Patents by Inventor Terence Arthur Rourke

Terence Arthur Rourke 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).

  • Process and apparatus for calcining limestone
    Patent number: 4097225
    Abstract: A process and apparatus for burning limestone to produce calcined lime in which limestone is burned continuously in a vertical kiln provided with a plurality of fuel injectors which permit pulsed introduction of fuel so as to ensure a lamellar flow of fuel through the kiln and a controlled release of heat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1977
    Date of Patent: June 27, 1978
    Inventor: Terence Arthur Rourke
  • Process for calcining limestone
    Patent number: 4031183
    Abstract: A process and apparatus for burning limestone to produce calcined lime in which limestone is burned continuously in a vertical kiln provided with a plurality of fuel injectors which permit pulsed introduction of fuel so as to ensure a lamellar flow of fuel through the kiln and a controlled release of heat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1976
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1977
    Inventor: Terence Arthur Rourke