Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Hardwick

Thomas J. Hardwick 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).

  • Patent number: 4428911
    Abstract: Uranium peroxide is precipitated from an acidified carbonate strip solution by the addition of hydrogen peroxide and a sufficient quantity of the alkaline carbonate strip solution to maintain the pH at an acid level which is suitable for the precipitation of uranium peroxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1982
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1984
    Assignee: Gulf Research & Development Company
    Inventor: Thomas J. Hardwick
  • Patent number: 4378188
    Abstract: A cover assembly is provided which is adapted for use on a receptacle transporting vehicle having a receptacle supporting scull frame swingable from a receptacle transport position to a dumping position for discharging molten contents of the receptacle. Included in the assembly is an insulated lid member for opening and closing the receptacle, the closure position retarding heat loss from the molten contents to preclude solidification during transport thereof between spaced locations. A pair of laterally spaced-apart support arms, mounted so as to move concurrently with the swingable scull frame, position the lid member adjacent the top of the receptacle during scull frame movement and especially during transport of the receptacle from one location to another. A pivot assembly rotates the support arms for similar movement of the attached lid between receptacle opening and closure positions, such movement being independent of the scull frame movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1980
    Date of Patent: March 29, 1983
    Assignee: Haulmasters, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Hardwick
  • Patent number: 4105130
    Abstract: A receptacle transporting vehicle adapted to carry an open-top receptacle, such as a slag pot, includes an upper or scull frame adapted to retain and support the receptacle thereon and a dumping frame positioned between the scull frame and a mobile main frame. The scull frame and the dumping frame are each pivotally mounted on the main frame and respective extensible members effect movement of the scull frame and the dumping frame and thereby movement of the receptacle to a position for discharging the contents thereof. The scull frame has hook portions and movable keeper members engageable with respective trunnion portions of the receptacle for retaining the receptacle in supported engagement during transportation and the discharging of the contents thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1977
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1978
    Inventors: Thomas L. R. Hardwick, Thomas J. Hardwick