Patents by Inventor William E. Thornberry

William E. Thornberry 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).

  • Pressure control for steam generator
    Patent number: 4475883
    Abstract: A steam generator including a combustion chamber having fuel and air inlets at the upstream end and a water inlet at the downstream end to inject water into the flue gas, a vaporizer in communication with the downstream end of the combustor and a pressure control to vary the size of the discharge opening of the vaporizer and thus control the pressure within the combustor and vaporizer, including; a slideably movable plug attached to and operable by a fluid operated piston.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1982
    Date of Patent: October 9, 1984
    Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Company
    Inventors: Robert M. Schirmer, William E. Thornberry
  • Gauge
    Patent number: 4211013
    Abstract: A gauge suitable for use with specimens of various lengths provides very accurate measurement of small changes in the length of a given specimen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1978
    Date of Patent: July 8, 1980
    Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Company
    Inventors: Clarence R. Bresson, William E. Thornberry