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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6350973 | Radio-frequency and microwave-assisted processing of materials There is described a hybrid furnace comprising a microwave source, and an enclosure for the confinement of both microwave and RF energy for containing an object to be heated. The microwave source is coupled to the enclosure. The furnace further includes a... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6172346 | Method of processing ceramic materials and a microwave furnace therefore A microwave furnace (10) of the type comprising a microwave source (14), coupled to an enclosure for the confinement of microwaves and for containing an object to be heated (12). An independently controllable alternate heating (20) is disposed in relation... | 01/09/2001 |
| 5969497 | Electric motor starting circuit An electric induction motor can be given a kick start without excessive current drain on the supply by first connecting a unidirectional supply to a winding of the motor to build up a stationary rotor flux and then applying a starting current to another w... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5874705 | Method of and apparatus for microwave-plasma production A microwave-plasma apparatus produces a plasma substantially at or above atmospheric pressure. A vessel contains gas substantially at or above atmospheric pressure and a plasma once initiated. Microwave energy is radiated into said vessel to produce a pla... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5772320 | Method and aparatus for mixing a metal matrix composite An method and apparatus is described for mixing solid particulates in a molten metal matrix to form a metal matrix composite product flow. The apparatus a refractory vessel to hold the metal matrix; a refractory conduit in communication with both the inle... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5725752 | Electrokinetic decontamination of land A method is provided for the electrokinetic decontamination of land or other material comprising soil in which a direct current is applied between at least one cathode (2) and at least one anode (4) positioned in or on said soil. The anode (4) is a carbon... | 03/10/1998 |
| 5700993 | Heating apparatus controlled to utilize lower cost energy A heating control apparatus for use in a heating system having heaters for heating at least one location and temperature sensors for measuring the temperature of each location is disclosed. The heating system is connected to an electricity supply having a... | 12/23/1997 |
| 5670036 | Method for converting ammonia in a gas stream to nitrogen A process for converting ammonia in a gas stream to nitrogen comprises contacting the gas stream with an electrolyte containing bromide and hypobromite ions. The ammonia is dissolved and oxidized by the hypobromite ions to nitrogen. Thereafter the electro... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5545390 | Process for the destruction of halocarbons A process for the destruction of a halocarbon, which process comprises reacting the halocarbon with molten sodium at an elevated temperature to produce the corresponding sodium halide or halides in a sludge in the molten sodium and separating the sludge f... | 08/13/1996 |
