Charles G Blevins

US Patent:

39824209, Sep 28, 1976

Filed:

Jan 20, 1975

Appl. No.:

5/542323

Inventors:

Charles W. Blevins - North Little Rock AR
Thomas F. Protzman - Decatur IL

Assignee:

A. E. Staley Manufacturing Company - Decatur IL

International Classification:

G01N 2502
G01N 3310

US Classification:

73 17R

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for determining the pasting temperature of starch and the like is disclosed wherein a quantity of starch granules are mixed to form a slurry which is heated while a light source is passed through the slurry. Photosensor means detect the light transmittance through the slurry and are connected in circuit to place a visual temperature display means in a hold condition displaying a temperature representative of the pasting temperature of the starch when the light transmittance reaches a predetermined threshold.

US Patent:

42058406, Jun 3, 1980

Filed:

Sep 14, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/942198

Inventors:

Charles G. Blevins - Little Rock AR

International Classification:

A63B 6100

US Classification:

273 29BA

Abstract:

A device for measuring the height of playing nets used in racquet games including tennis and the like. In a preferred form this invention comprises a generally rectangular, rigid tool adapted to be hung from the playing net and linkage of variable length which extends between the tool and a playing racquet. Net height is measured by suspending the playing racquet from the net so that the racquet touches the playing surface.