Joseph B Anderson

US Patent:

55403913, Jul 30, 1996

Filed:

May 22, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/447038

Inventors:

Joseph Anderson - Atherton CA

Assignee:

Strathclyde Technologies, Inc. - Atherton CA

International Classification:

B02C 2318
B02C 2324

US Classification:

241 17

Abstract:

A method for treating process material can include introducing process material into two different vessels, raising the temperature within one of the vessels through the introduction of steam to heat the material in the vessel, and reducing the temperature in the one vessel while also increasing the temperature in the other vessel by venting the interior of the one vessel to the interior of the other vessel.

US Patent:

54453291, Aug 29, 1995

Filed:

Nov 10, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/149786

Inventors:

Joseph Anderson - Atherton CA

International Classification:

B02C 1108

US Classification:

241 65

Abstract:

An apparatus for treating process material includes a vessel into which process material can be introduced, an arrangement for introducing steam into the interior of the vessel to heat and impart moisture to process material in the vessel, and several fluid transport conduits extending helically through the vessel for conveying heated fluid through the vessel between opposite ends of the vessel in order to raise the temperature and pressure within the vessel to treat the material while also allowing the moisture content of the process material to be reduced. The fluid transport conduits are also configured to contact the process material and assist in treating and densifying the material. The vessel can also be adapted to be pivoted so that the forward end of the vessel can be selectively positioned above and below a horizontal position. The vessel can also be interconnected with one or more similarly configured vessels to define a system for treating process material.

US Patent:

60096772, Jan 4, 2000

Filed:

Jul 29, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/902292

Inventors:

Joseph Anderson - Atherton CA

Assignee:

Strathclyde Technologies, Inc. - Atherton CA

International Classification:

E04B 104
E04B 504

US Classification:

52251

Abstract:

A prefabricated building panel for use in constructing a building structure includes a generally planar concrete panel, a metal member separate from the concrete panel and positioned on an end surface of the concrete panel so that the metal member is exposed for serving as a welding surface, and a plurality of bar anchors welded to the metal member and embedded in the concrete panel. The bar anchor is welded to the metal member to fix the metal member in place relative to the concrete panel. The metal member serves as a connection region for connecting the building panel to another building panel through welding.

US Patent:

48610437, Aug 29, 1989

Filed:

Jan 11, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/144599

Inventors:

Joseph Anderson - Atherton CA
Barney T. Baldi - Eldorado Hills CA
John M. Engstrom - Walnut Creek CA

Assignee:

Bechtel International Corporation - San Francisco CA

International Classification:

E01C 1102
E01C 1110
F16J 1510

US Classification:

277 1

Abstract:

A joint seal comprises two elastomeric elements, configured to fit as a nested assembly within the gap between adjacent slabs. The outer element (the "outer seal") is a generally U-shaped channel (with sides and a bottom), and performs the actual sealing function. The outer surfaces of the channel sides are formed with a series of longitudinally-extending fins, which frictionally engage the slab edges. The inner element ("the core") is formed as a generally rectangular tube that provides a structural strength for the seal assembly. It includes a tubular outer wall and an internal truss-type framework consisting of a number of interconnected webs. The seal assembly is installed under compression.

US Patent:

56557183, Aug 12, 1997

Filed:

May 22, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/447036

Inventors:

Joseph Anderson - Atherton CA

International Classification:

B02C 2338

US Classification:

241 17

Abstract:

An apparatus for treating process material includes a vessel into which process material can be introduced, an arrangement for introducing steam into the interior of the vessel to heat and impart moisture to process material in the vessel, and several fluid transport conduits extending helically through the vessel for conveying heated fluid through the vessel between opposite ends of the vessel in order to raise the temperature and pressure within the vessel to treat the material while also allowing the moisture content of the process material to be reduced. The fluid transport conduits are also configured to contact the process material and assist in treating and densifying the material. The vessel can also be adapted to be pivoted so that the forward end of the vessel can be selectively positioned above and below a horizontal position. The vessel can also be interconnected with one or more similarly configured vessels to define a system for treating process material.