Frederick M Bodycomb

US Patent:

20060117655, Jun 8, 2006

Filed:

Feb 16, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/060114

Inventors:

Frederick Bodycomb - Springfield CO, US
Charles Smith - Hudson OH, US

International Classification:

A01G 31/00

US Classification:

04705900S

Abstract:

Volcanic ash, which becomes airborne during a volcanic eruption, can be deposited more than a thousand miles from the eruption site. Currently, many volcanic ash deposits are virtually unused. The method and product of the present invention converts this unused volcanic ash material, as well as furnace expanded volcanic ash, or the ash expanded and crushed, into a relatively dust free product with numerous new end applications.

US Patent:

39575713, May 18, 1976

Filed:

Oct 10, 1974

Appl. No.:

5/513800

Inventors:

Frederick Mercer Bodycomb - Englewood CO

Assignee:

Johns-Manville Corporation - Denver CO

International Classification:

B44D 116

US Classification:

162 3

Abstract:

Treatment of asbestos fiber with a first coating of from about 0. 1 to 5 weight percent of a phosphate, or acid thereof, and subsequent addition of a nonfoaming anionic dispersant on the coated fiber produces an asbestos fiber product that possesses improved filtration properties. This treated asbestos improves the production rate of articles from cement slurries or pastes containing asbestos.

US Patent:

42430119, Jan 6, 1981

Filed:

Jun 25, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/051604

Inventors:

Frederick M. Bodycomb - Englewood CO
Glenn R. Bauman - Littleton CO

Assignee:

Johns-Manville Corporation - Denver CO

International Classification:

B28D 104

US Classification:

125 13R

Abstract:

A dust shroud is disclosed for a pipe-cutting portable circular saw. The shroud comprises upper and lower blade housings which are nested and guided so that the lower housing can be moved into and out of the upper housing. The lower periphery of the lower housing generally conforms to the shape of the pipe to be cut. A device which cooperates with the saw and which fits into the pipe to collect dust from within the pipe is also described.

US Patent:

20060042514, Mar 2, 2006

Filed:

Sep 23, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/233957

Inventors:

Frederick Bodycomb - Springfield CO, US
Charles Smith - Hudson OH, US

International Classification:

C04B 20/00

US Classification:

106675000

Abstract:

Perlite, a volcanic glass, is used in a variety of horticultural, construction and industrial applications. In order to be put to such uses, mined perlite ore is crushed and screened to size and then expanded by being passed through a flame at high temperature. During the expansion phase, up to 50% of the perlite may be unintentionally fractured, resulting in very fine perlite material with little or no commercial application. The method and product of the present invention converts waste perlite material, which is of such a size and quality that it is of no value to a manufacturer and is difficult to dispose of, into a relatively dust free product with numerous end applications, some of which are new uses for perlite.

US Patent:

20060042515, Mar 2, 2006

Filed:

Aug 30, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/930068

Inventors:

Frederick Bodycomb - Springfield CO, US
Charles Smith - Hudson OH, US

International Classification:

C04B 14/18

US Classification:

106698000

Abstract:

Perlite, a volcanic glass, is used in a variety of horticultural, construction and industrial applications. In order to be put to such uses, mined perlite ore is crushed and screened to size and then expanded by being passed through a flame at high temperature. During the expansion phase, up to 50% of the perlite may be unintentionally fractured, resulting in very fine perlite material with little or no commercial application. The method and product of the present invention converts saleable expanded perlite, as well as fine perlite material (which is of such a size and quality that it is of no value to a manufacturer and is difficult to dispose of) into a relatively dust free product with numerous end applications, some of which are new uses for perlite.

US Patent:

20060042530, Mar 2, 2006

Filed:

Dec 2, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/003800

Inventors:

Frederick Bodycomb - Springfield CO, US
Charles Smith - Hudson OH, US

International Classification:

A01C 1/04
A01C 1/00

US Classification:

111200000

Abstract:

This invention pertains to the restoration of fire-burned or otherwise denuded areas by use of airborne delivered seed and mineral containing pellets. Seed is agglomerated along with minerals and other desirable components into a pellet that is easily and inexpensively produced that is dropped from any number of airborne platforms onto the area in need of re-vegetation. The product and method of the present invention provide safe, inexpensive and efficient means for restoring denuded areas.