James T Wright

Title: James T. Wright and Phenolic Resin Compositions for Refractory Articles

Introduction

James T. Wright is an inventor associated with Roswell, Georgia, in the United States. His patent work addresses phenolic resin compositions designed to bind refractory materials while reducing the vaporization of phenolic compounds.

Latest Patents

Wright is credited with 1 patent: “Phenolic Resin Compositions as Binders in Refractory Articles.” The invention describes a liquid phenol-formaldehyde resin composition for binding refractory articles, with a reduced vaporization percentage of phenolic compounds. The refractory composition contains at least 50 percent refractory aggregate by weight.

The patent also describes forming refractory articles, such as bricks, and heating them until the resin is at least 20 percent cured. One disclosed process produces sufficient green strength for handling after curing at 170°C for five hours. For ladles used to transport and pour molten metal, bricks can be stacked along the bottom and sides of a metal outer liner, then heated to carbonize the resin and form the ladle’s inner lining.

Career Highlights

The supplied career information associates Wright with Arclin USA, LLC, and HarbisonWalker International Holdings, Inc. His patent reflects an application of resin chemistry to refractory products and industrial equipment used in high-temperature metal handling.

Collaborations

Wright’s listed coworkers include Shekhar L. Pendalwar and Lisa M. Arthur. The available information identifies these professional associations but does not specify their roles in the patent.

Conclusion

James T. Wright’s patent focuses on a phenolic resin binder intended to support the manufacture of refractory articles and ladle linings, with attention to reduced phenolic vaporization and practical handling strength.