Charles Ninin Sturdivant
Engineers in Nashville, TN

License number
Utah 275122-2202
Issued Date
Sep 23, 1994
Expiration Date
Dec 31, 2002
Category
Engineer/Land Surveyor
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
Nashville, TN

Professional information

Charles Sturdivant Photo 1

Vice President At Franklin Engineering Group, Inc.

Position:
Vice President at Franklin Engineering Group, Inc.
Location:
Greater Nashville Area
Industry:
Defense & Space
Work:
Franklin Engineering Group, Inc. - Vice President


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Vice President At Franklin Engineering Group, Inc.

Position:
Vice President at Franklin Engineering Group, Inc.
Location:
Greater Nashville Area
Industry:
Defense & Space
Work:
Franklin Engineering Group, Inc. - Vice President


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Removal Of Elemental Phosphorus From Mixtures With Other Solids

US Patent:
6446812, Sep 10, 2002
Filed:
Nov 19, 1999
Appl. No.:
09/443589
Inventors:
Charles N. Sturdivant - Nashville TN
George Walter Luxbacher - Lexington KY
Mohan Singh Saran - Grand Island NY
Kenneth Raburn Price - Nicholasville KY
Assignee:
Glenn Springs Holdings, Inc. - Lexington KY
International Classification:
B07B 146
US Classification:
209238, 209 7, 209 11, 209270, 209280
Abstract:
Disclosed is a separator for separating a meltable solid from a mixture with other solids. The separator has a tank for holding a fluid; a container at least partially inside the tank, made at least in part of a screen through which the fluid can pass and melted solids can flow, but through which the unmelted solid material will not flow; and a heater for heating the fluid above the melting point of the meltable solids. Also disclosed is a method of separating a meltable solid from a mixture with other solids. The mixture of solids is placed in the container of the separator and the fluid is heated to a temperature above the melting point of the meltable solid, whereby the meltable solid flows through the screen out of the container, while the other solids remain within the container.


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Automated Fragment Collection Apparatus

US Patent:
8539847, Sep 24, 2013
Filed:
Dec 7, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/632704
Inventors:
Charles N. Sturdivant - Nashville TN, US
Assignee:
Franklin Engineering Group, Inc. - Franklin TN
International Classification:
G01N 1/12
US Classification:
7386451
Abstract:
An apparatus for collecting fragments from a substrate subjected to an exploded munition, including a predetection element for removing large fragments from a sheet of the substrate; a detection and removal element for locating fragments embedded within the sheet and for removing located fragments from the sheet; and a capture element for capturing removed fragments.


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Hybrid Dredge

US Patent:
5311682, May 17, 1994
Filed:
Jan 7, 1993
Appl. No.:
8/001840
Inventors:
Charles N. Sturdivant - Nashville TN
International Classification:
E02F 334
US Classification:
37312
Abstract:
A hybrid dredging apparatus uses a clamshell attached to a rigid boom to dig and remove material. The clamshell then deposits the material into the hopper of a positive displacement pump for discharge at low velocities and with minimal water content. Transducers are be used to determine and control the area of excavation.