This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Fmc Corporation. Active years: 2000.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2000
Title: Marvin R. Hackett and His Furnace Tap-Hole Invention
Introduction
Marvin R. Hackett is an inventor associated with Tracy, California, and FMC Corporation. His patent work includes a remotely controlled system designed to open furnace tap holes.
Latest Patents
Hackett’s listed patent, “Device for Opening Furnace Tap Holes,” describes a pneumatically driven system for tapping furnace holes at different heights, positions, and angles. It replaces a consumable, oxygen-filled lance with a solid metal lance carried along a track. A movable gantry allows the carrier to shift between tracks, while the pneumatic drive both powers and cools the system. Hackett is credited with 1 patent.
Career Highlights
The patent reflects an engineering approach focused on remote operation, adaptability, and replacing a consumable component with a solid metal alternative. Hackett is associated with FMC Corporation.
Collaborations
Hackett’s listed coworkers include Gerald J. Madden and Raymond L. Hickman.
Conclusion
Marvin R. Hackett’s furnace tap-hole system combines pneumatic operation, track-based movement, and a solid metal lance to address the demands of tapping furnace holes in varied positions.
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