Movably Mounted Conveyor Traverses Open Top, Or Opening In Top Of, Chamber Patents (Class 414/179)
  • Device and method for transporting catalyst to a reactor vessel
    Patent number: 8061524
    Abstract: A device and method for transporting and handling catalyst for a chemical reactor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Extundo Incorporated
    Inventors: Guillermo Camoriano, Clifford L. Johns
  • Feed for particulate burners
    Patent number: 5357877
    Abstract: A particulate delivery system is disclosed for particulate burners in which a hopper is provided for supplying particulate fuel to a hopper discharge opening. A rotating turntable is provided below the hopper discharge opening and includes at least one and preferably a plurality of flexible resilient vanes rotating with the turntable. A wall partially encircles the vanes and is closed on its bottom end by the upper surface of the turntable. The wall includes a lateral discharge opening that facilitates controlled discharge of the particulate fuel over the peripheral edge of the turntable. A chute receives the discharged particulate material, and drops it into a burn pot of the associated particulate burner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1994
    Inventors: David L. Nuesmeyer, Gary W. Brondt
  • Feed distributor for multiple hearth furnace
    Patent number: 4442782
    Abstract: A multiple hearth furnace feed distributor including a conical table feeder attached to the center shaft of the furnace for rotation therewith, together with a stationary convolute plow fixed above the conical table feeder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 17, 1984
    Assignee: Lurgi Corporation
    Inventors: Frank Lilley, Clarence S. Rankin, deceased