Patents by Inventor Thomas F. Bernarding

Thomas F. Bernarding 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).

  • Dumping bay with fume collecting provisions
    Patent number: 6036914
    Abstract: An improved dumping bay particularly adapted for preventing the escape of hazardous fumes into other areas of a facility is disclosed. The dumping bay is fully enclosed and utilizes a unique air flow routing technique for collecting fumes, such as from a ladle during a slag dumping operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Assignee: USS/KOBE Steel Company
    Inventors: David J. Diederich, John C. Paddock, Thomas F. Bernarding, Donald M. Watkins