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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6770241 | Crucible handling device The invention is a device that is used to securely hold a crucible for lifting by a lifting device. It has a circular frame with a top bracing leg that ensures straight vertical lifting and proper alignment of the rigging. The frame diameter is slightly larger than ... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6132157 | Catalytic reactor charging system and method for operation thereof A catalyst loading system for utilizing catalyst from a bulk supply located adjacent but not on the upper tube sheet of a catalytic reactor and for mechanized measuring of multiple identical quantities of catalyst and for mechanized loading of catalyst pe... | 10/17/2000 |
| 5752771 | Integrated circuit module fixing mechanism for temperature cycling test An apparatus to retain integrated circuit modules during the preparation for a cycling of temperature, during the cycling of temperature, and during the post-handling after the cycling of temperature, is described. The apparatus has a specimen basket to c... | 05/19/1998 |
| 5149353 | Method for intermittently storing pairs of glass sheets in a windshield production line The invention relates to an intermediate storage system mounted adjacent to a bending furnace in a windshield production line, said system comprising a first intermediate storage (1) for pairs of flat glass sheets and a second intermediate storage (2) for... | 09/22/1992 |
| 4674198 | Apparatus for granulating, pelleting, and coating and/or drying fluid materials The apparatus comprises a drum (10) adapted to be driven in rotation about a horizontal axis of rotation (A) and having an at least approximately cylindrical body (12) as well as two steep end walls (14), one at each side of the body (12). The two end wal... | 06/23/1987 |
| 4502827 | Transporter for linear pocket feeder An endless loop transporter for a linear pocket feeder especially for metering powdered coal from a reservoir at atmospheric pressure to a supply duct to a gas turbine compressor at a substantially higher pressure, the transporter including a flexible wir... | 03/05/1985 |
| 4375388 | Apparatus for filling carbonizing chamber of coke oven with powered coal with vibration applied thereto A carbonizing chamber is charged with powdered coal, and then the powdered coal is loaded down with a predetermined load from above with vibration to control the packing density of the powdered coal by means either of a pressing and vibrating member provi... | 03/01/1983 |
| 4288194 | Raw material distributing apparatus for a furnace An apparatus for distributing charged raw material into a furnace, wherein an armer rod having a distributing plate for the charged material is arranged on bearings to be slidable toward the furnace, and wherein a novel dust sealing mechanism and a coolin... | 09/08/1981 |
| 4253915 | Pressure rod for a coke discharge apparatus The present pressure rod for a coke discharge apparatus is constructed of hollow sectional components or tubular members interconnected with one another, whereby a lightweight structure is achieved. The hollow sectional components or tubular members are i... | 03/03/1981 |
| 4122296 | Distributing and poking machine for metallurgical furnaces An improved device for distributing and stirring the contents of a furnace having a plurality of vertically disposed electrodes, said improved device including a circular track disposed adjacent the upper periphery of said furnace, a first transport carri... | 10/24/1978 |
| 4077528 | Treatment plant A plant for physical or thermal treatment of products supported upon rectangular carriers, said plant comprising a vertical conveyor for moving the carriers upwards and downwards from in inlet station to an outlet station, the conveyor being constituted b... | 03/07/1978 |
| 4065004 | Method and apparatus for resealing the large bell rod in a double bell charging system for a blast furnace When the packing rings about the large bell rod in a double bell blast furnace charging system become worn, a new seal is established about the large bell rod above the worn seal without requiring shutdown of the furnace or removal and replacement of the ... | 12/27/1977 |
| 4039148 | Conveying device for long articles within heat treatment furnaces A conveying device for conveying long articles within heat treatment furnaces, the driving means of which includes a drive mechanism and at least one element of linear form, for conveyance of the articles, driven by means of the drive mechanism. Product c... | 08/02/1977 |
| 4032020 | Article exchanging apparatus An article exchanging apparatus for withdrawing a consumed article from a processing unit and replacing it with a fresh article is provided in which the fresh article is easily placed on the same level in the processing unit by incorporating weight actuat... | 06/28/1977 |
