Robert S Moss

US Patent:

7421372, Sep 2, 2008

Filed:

Jul 14, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/486624

Inventors:

Robert D. Moss - Chattanooga TN, US
John Reeve - Chattanooga TN, US
Michael L. Brown - Chattanooga TN, US

International Classification:

G06F 17/60

US Classification:

702184

Abstract:

A work scheduling method utilizes a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) which communicates with a work order database and a labor pool database, each having a plurality of entries therein. A resource leveling program accesses the entries in the databases and applies an order of fire to the entries to utilize available manpower in a manner which at least attempts to achieve plant success through the provision of at least a draft work schedule. After running the resource level program, the preferred embodiment allows user input to affect at least portions of the order of fire to allow modification and an ability to rerun the program.

US Patent:

45315710, Jul 30, 1985

Filed:

Apr 23, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/603045

Inventors:

Robert D. Moss - Chattanooga TN

Assignee:

Tennessee Valley Authority - Muscle Shoals AL

International Classification:

F28G 100
F28G 116
F28G 900

US Classification:

165 1

Abstract:

Herein is described a method for feeding chlorine to a heat exchanger (condenser) for biological fouling control by targeting the feed to only a few tubes at a time. The assembly comprises a manifold surrounded by a seal which directly contacts the condenser tube sheet, thereby feeding chlorine to only a few selected condenser tubes at a time and the seal serves to restrict the flow of water through the tubes, thereby increasing the contact time between the chlorinated water and the fouling mass in the tubes. The manifold, powered by a pneumatic/hydraulic drive, moves across the entire condenser tube sheet so that all tubes are chlorinated for the same duration. A principal advantage of this system is that it allows the feed of relatively high concentrations of chlorine to the selected tubes, but is designed to meet EPA effluent limitations without dechlorination.

US Patent:

43403204, Jul 20, 1982

Filed:

Jul 14, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/261231

Inventors:

Robert E. Moss - Yorkville IL

Assignee:

Caterpillar Tractor Co. - Peoria IL

International Classification:

E01C 1926

US Classification:

404122

Abstract:

A drive mechanism (10) has a frame (16), a driven member (14) and a first element (20) rotatable relative to the frame (18). A driving element (24) is mounted on and rotatable with the first element (20). Apparatus (34), such as a hydraulic motor (40) and pinion gear (38), engages and rotates the driving element (24). Apparatus (36), such as a brake (42) and pinion gear (44) engages and controllably blocks the driving element (24) from rotation. Final drive apparatus (66) transfers rotational motion from the first element (20) to the driven member (14), which can be, for example, a drum (14) of a compactor inside of which the drive mechanism (10) is located. The orientation of the elements of the drive mechanism (10) reduces its width which frees more area inside the space limited drum (14) and eliminates the need to mount components exteriorly to the drum (14) where they can be damaged.