Patents by Inventor Walter C. Kautz, Jr.

Walter C. Kautz, Jr. 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: 4061204
    Abstract: A pressurized vessel disclosed as an accumulator is in valve controlled communication with an oil gallery or passageway for pressurizing same prior to machinery motion. A solenoid actuated valve is energized to communicate the accumulator with the oil gallery. A flow control valve, between the accumulator and the oil gallery, automatically opens to release accumulator pressure and pump operation for recharging of the accumulator with pressurized oil during machinery operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1976
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1977
    Inventor: Walter C. Kautz, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4050991
    Abstract: A pyrolitic reducer and condenser apparatus within which waste material is reduced to char and volatiles with provision made for collecting heavy and light volatiles for their reuse. A reduction bin receives waste material which is reduced by a low oxygen heat flow passing downwardly through the bin. A lower bin portion intermittently discharges the resulting char while volatile matter passes outwardly and then upwardly along a condenser wall whereat heavier oils are condensed out. The condenser structure additionally includes an insulative member confining heat within the reduction bin. Lighter oils are condensed by water cooled surfaces within an upper, baffle equipped condenser portion. Provision is made for elevating of the condenser structure for periodic access to the reduction bin. A feed assembly embodies an air lock to enable the intermittent discharge of waste into the reduction bin while preventing the escape of reduction gases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1977
    Inventor: Walter C. Kautz, Jr.