Patents by Inventor Samuel I. Vera

Samuel I. Vera has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method and apparatus for extending ventilation ductwork
    Patent number: 4625631
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for advancing extendable ventilation ductwork in an underground facility is disclosed wherein a mechanical cable and pulley system is utilized in conjunction with a support swivel. The support swivel permits support clips to advance without interference from support members. The cable and pulley system comprises a cable, support swivel, head pulley and winding mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1986
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corporation
    Inventor: Samuel I. Vera
  • Mining system
    Patent number: 4512610
    Abstract: This system develops an ore body in two lifts, driven from opposite ends (at different times) and utilizes the concept of lane pillars rather than square block pillars. These conditions generate a new ventilation system that is flexible and well suited for the varying air requirements in oil shale mining.The ore handling system is load-haul-dump (LHD) to portable crushers to belts to surface. The layout of this method introduces unique functions for this system by creating two directional ore flow from the workings, which optimize logistics and material handling methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1985
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corporation
    Inventors: Clark J. Gilbert, Menelaos D. Hassialis, Andrew H. Scrymgeour, Samuel I. Vera