Patents by Inventor Terrence C. Thom

Terrence C. Thom 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).

  • Rotary retort furnace
    Patent number: 4648836
    Abstract: A continuous rotary retort furnace includes an outer shell having first and second ends. A retort assembly extends through openings in the first and second ends. The retort assembly is supported by support devices at both ends external of the shell. The retort assembly is formed of an axial member and a spirally-wound conduit disposed on the exterior surface of the axial member. A drive assembly is coupled to the support device adjacent the first end for rotating of the retort assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1987
    Assignee: Can-Eng Holdings, Ltd.
    Inventor: Terrence C. Thom