William Shayne Smoke
Engineering at Airport Loop, Aycock, LA
License number
Louisiana PE.0023513
Issued Date
Jul 25, 1989
Expiration Date
Sep 30, 2017
Category
Civil Engineer
Type
Mechanical Engineer
Address
Address
1539 Airport Loop, Aycock, LA 71040
Professional information
Dual Path Kiln Improvement
US Patent:
8342102, Jan 1, 2013
Filed:
May 9, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/467137
Inventors:
Douglas M Tinsley - Hot Springs AR, US
Terry R Freeman - Russellville AR, US
William S Smoke - Homer LA, US
Levi A Pollard - Appling GA, US
Terry R Freeman - Russellville AR, US
William S Smoke - Homer LA, US
Levi A Pollard - Appling GA, US
International Classification:
B61B 9/00
US Classification:
1041723, 34201, 34396
Abstract:
A dual path kiln is provided that includes a kiln having one or more chambers and at least two lumber charge paths adapted to convey lumber through the kiln in opposite directions by means of a track having two rails in which a pusher device pushes the lumber through the kiln and comprises a variable output electric motor to effect a high degree of accurate control of the movement speed of the pusher device and the lumber it's pushing and wherein the pusher device includes a faceplate having two side walls extending from said faceplate to engage the side of the lumber in order to greatly enhance stability of the lumber while it is being transported and minimize the risk of spillage.
Dual Path Kiln Improvement
US Patent:
2011005, Mar 10, 2011
Filed:
Sep 4, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/554165
Inventors:
Douglas M. Tinsley - Hot Springs AR, US
Terry R. Freeman - Russellville AR, US
William S. Smoke - Homer LA, US
Levi A. Pollard - Appling GA, US
Terry R. Freeman - Russellville AR, US
William S. Smoke - Homer LA, US
Levi A. Pollard - Appling GA, US
International Classification:
F26B 25/06, F26B 25/08
US Classification:
34201, 34236
Abstract:
A dual path kiln is provided that includes a kiln having one or more chambers and at least two lumber charge paths adapted to convey lumber through the kiln in opposite directions by means of a track having two rails in which a pusher device pushes the lumber through the kiln and comprises a variable output electric motor to effect a high degree of accurate control of the movement speed of the pusher device and the lumber it's pushing and wherein the pusher device includes a faceplate having two side walls extending from said faceplate to engage the side of the lumber in order to greatly enhance stability of the lumber while it is being transported and minimize the risk of spillage.