Automated chute system
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May 13, 1997
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Nov 30, 1994
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Abstract
The inlet of a coke chute is pushed upwards by a plurality of actuators until it encompasses the bottom outlet of a coking vessel. The inlet is preferably surrounded by a skirt which tapers inwardly from top to bottom, and the entire chute is preferably retractable below the level of the floor underneath the coking vessel. A plurality of locks can be used to secure the skirt to the lower portion of the vessel.
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- 7 China
- 5 Korea
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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FLUOR ENTERPRISES INC | ONE ENTERPRISE DRIVE ALISO VIEJO CA 92656 |
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- 1994 Application Filing Year
- C10B Class
- 24 Applications Filed
- 6 Patents Issued To-Date
- 25 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Antalffy, Leslie P | Houston, TX | 12 | 54 |
# of filed Patents : 12 Total Citations : 54 | |||
Benoit, Robert | Richmond, TX | 10 | 180 |
# of filed Patents : 10 Total Citations : 180 | |||
Knowles, Michael B | Houston, TX | 11 | 135 |
# of filed Patents : 11 Total Citations : 135 | |||
Malek, David W | Houston, TX | 4 | 98 |
# of filed Patents : 4 Total Citations : 98 | |||
Martin, Samuel A | Sugarland, TX | 17 | 149 |
# of filed Patents : 17 Total Citations : 149 |
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- 12 Citation Count
- C10B Class
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Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional | $1,640.00 | $820.00 | $410.00 |
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