This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Novelis, Inc.. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Jocelyn Rose Cracroft and Her Patent for Enhanced Dross Feedstock.
Introduction
Jocelyn Rose Cracroft is an inventor associated with Spokane, Washington, and Novelis, Inc. Her patent work addresses the processing of black dross, a byproduct of aluminum production.
Latest Patents
Cracroft is credited with 1 patent, titled “Enhanced Dross Feedstock.” The invention describes improving the efficiency of black-dross roasting by crushing the material and forming it into pellets with internal channels. Additives placed in the channels are designed to oxidize during roasting, leaving passages that allow gas to flow through the pellets. The process can include crushing the dross to pieces smaller than 10 millimeters and screening out larger pieces to support consistent pellet formation. An eddy current separator may also be used to remove some metallic aluminum before pelletizing.
Career Highlights
Cracroft’s listed invention focuses on preparing black dross for roasting through controlled crushing, screening, pelletizing, and optional separation of metallic aluminum. This approach is intended to improve gas flow during the roasting process.
Collaborations
Cracroft’s listed coworkers include Gary Richard Hay and Don Allen Doutre. Her patent is associated with Novelis, Inc.
Conclusion
Jocelyn Rose Cracroft’s “Enhanced Dross Feedstock” patent presents a method for structuring black-dross pellets to support gas flow and improve roasting efficiency.
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