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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8066425 | Homogenisation valve The invention relates to an improved homogenisation valve, and more particularly, but not exclusively, to a homogenisation valve for use in homogenising emulsion explosives. The homogenisation device comprises a body having a flow passage therethrough, opposing firs... | 11/29/2011 |
| 7364571 | Flow restrictor device for a medical apparatus A medical apparatus flow restrictor includes a housing having an inlet and an outlet, and a fluid path defined through the housing between the inlet and the outlet. At least one pair of opposed restriction devices are seated within the housing between the inlet and ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7338551 | Device and method for generating micro bubbles in a liquid using hydrodynamic cavitation A device and method for generating micro bubbles in a liquid. The method includes the steps of: providing a flow-through channel containing at least two local constrictions of flow therein; passing the liquid at a velocity of at least at least 12 m/sec through a fir... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7322284 | Apparatus and method for exposing comminuted foodstuff to a processing fluid A contactor apparatus is adapted to expose a comminuted foodstuff such as comminuted meat to a processing fluid such as gaseous or aqueous ammonia or carbon dioxide gas. The contactor apparatus facilitates an even and consistent exposure to the processing fluid thro... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7314306 | Homogenization device and method of using same A homogenization device comprising a flow-through channel having at least two local constrictions of flow wherein the size of a first local constrictions is adjustable thereby permitting variable flow rate through one portion of the device and the size of a second l... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7284899 | Emulsification/dispersion system using multistage depressurization module and method for producing emulsified/dispersed liquid Disclosed is an emulsification/dispersion system, which comprises an emulsification/dispersion apparatus, and a multistage depressurization module connected to the outlet side of the emulsification/dispersion apparatus directly or through a heat exchanger. The multi... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7281844 | Variable static mixer A variable static mixer and system for accommodating variable and different flows in a pipeline so as to produce maximum mixing efficiency including a first mixer mounted in the pipeline and a second mixer mounted in the pipeline at a downstream location wherein the... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7237943 | Dynamic fluid mixer A dynamic mixer in which two elements are rotatable relative to each other about a predetermined axis and between which is defined a flow path extending between an inlet for materials to be mixed and an outlet. The flow path is defined between surfaces of the elemen... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7207712 | Device and method for creating hydrodynamic cavitation in fluids A device and method for creating hydrodynamic cavitation in fluid is provided. The device can include a flow-through chamber having a first portion and a second portion, and a plurality of baffles provided within the second portion of the flow-through chamber. One o... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7144149 | Homogenization valve A homogenization valve comprises an outer case, a homogenization mechanism contained in the outer case and having at least one homogenization device. The homogenization device comprises a high pressure chamber, in communication with a chamber for feeding the high pr... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7135112 | Flocculation apparatus for treating colloidal suspensions A flocculation apparatus and method for treating colloidal suspensions. The apparatus includes a suspension inlet, a suspension outlet and an inner cone mounted centrally in a conical outer housing. The inner cone and/or the outer housing is rotatable relative to on... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7086777 | Device for creating hydrodynamic cavitation in fluids This invention provides a device and method for creating hydrodynamic cavitation in fluids which includes a flow-through chamber intermediate an inlet opening and an outlet opening; the flow-through chamber having an upstream opening portion communicating with the i... | 08/08/2006 |
| 6887284 | Dual homogenization system and process for fuel oil A system and process for improving the combustion of fuel oil in boilers employs: (1) dual homogenization of fuel oil and water; (2) recovery of heat from, and injection of, boiler waste water in the homogenization system; (3) mixing of urea and boiler waste water a... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6802639 | Homogenization device and method of using same A homogenization device comprising a flow-through channel having at least two local constrictions of flow wherein the size of a first local constrictions is adjustable thereby permitting variable flow rate through one portion of the device and the size of a second l... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6659635 | Method for introducing a first fluid into a second fluid, preferably introduction of steam into flowing cellulose pulp The apparatus is adapted for the admixing of a first fluid, preferably steam into the flow of a second fluid, preferably cellulose pulp. With the purpose of obtaining a high and good admixing capacity and avoiding the generation of noise, the admixing of ... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6550956 | Extensional flow mixer An extension flow mixer especially for viscous liquids has a housing (10) with an end inlet (12a, 14a) connectable to a pressurized source of the liquid, and an outlet (119) at an opposite end of the housing (10). A mandrel (30) located in the cavity has ... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6502979 | Device and method for creating hydrodynamic cavitation in fluids This invention provides a device and method for creating hydrodynamic cavitation in fluids which includes a flow-through chamber intermediate an inlet opening and an outlet opening; the flow-through chamber having an upstream opening portion communicating... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6451265 | Polymer activation assembly with self compensating high shear activation nozzle An assembly for mixing a polymer with water and activating the polymer includes a water/polymer mixing chamber immediately preceding a high shear nozzle formed by a spring loaded plug seated against an outlet orifice of the mixing chamber.... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6347883 | Apparatus for adding a first fluid into a second fluid with means to prevent clogging The apparatus is used for adding a first fluid to a second fluid. The apparatus has a tube-shaped element. The tube-shaped element has a flow-through channel defined therein for carrying the flow of the second fluid. The flow-through channel has, a substa... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6341888 | Apparatus for introduction of a first fluid into a second fluid A method and apparatus for introduction of a first fluid into a second fluid, that flows in a conduit. A first member with a pass-through canal for said second fluid, is at least partially encircled by a chamber with a wall between the inner part of the c... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6305836 | Force absorbing homogenization valve A homogenization valve includes a housing and stacked valve members within the housing. The valve members have central holes therethrough defining a high pressure volume. Each valve member includes a valve seat defining, with a valve surface, gaps through... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6244739 | Valve members for a homogenization valve A homogenization valve includes a housing and stacked valve members within the housing. The valve members have central holes therethrough defining a high pressure volume. Each valve member includes a valve seat defining, with a valve surface, gaps through... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6238080 | Homogenization valve with outside high pressure volume A homogenization valve includes a housing and stacked valve members within the housing. The valve members have central holes therethrough defining a low pressure volume. Each valve member includes a valve seat defining with a valve surface, gaps through w... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6149293 | High efficiency ultracolloidal emulsifying module for basically immiscible fluids and related methods The invention features an emulsifying module comprising a cylindrical body (1) with a direct input block (5) or mixing block (4), at one of its ends, and an adjustable output block (3) at its other end. The body (1) contains one or more hollow cylindrical... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6106145 | Adjustable homogenizer device An emulsification device having a mobile frame, mobile fluid deflectors, and stationary fluid deflectors, with the fluid shear deflectors being positioned in the outer periphery of the interior of the device, and with minimal flow resistance from factors ... | 08/22/2000 |
| 5902042 | Continuous mixer for liquids with rotor and casing gap adjustment A continuous mixer for liquids comprises a casing having a conical interior surface and a discharge outlet at the apex of the cone formed by the conical interior surface, a rotor that rotates at its center on the axis of the cone and has a conical exterio... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5899564 | Homogenization valve An homogenization valve design yields improved homogenization efficiency. The length of the valve surface relative to the valve seat or land is controlled so that the overlap is limited. This allows convergence between turbulent mixing layers and a homoge... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5887971 | Homogenizing valve In a homogenization unit, a homogenizing valve comprises an impact head which, with a lower valve body, forms an annular high-pressure chamber (64) supplied by a high pressure channel (24). An annular surface of the impact head cooperates with an opposite... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5782557 | Homogenizing apparatus Described herein is an improved homogeniz head in which a variable orifice can be readily provided. The head (10) comprises a casing section (12) and a plug section (14). The casing section (12) has an internally threaded portion (120) which has a series ... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5749650 | Homogenization valve An homogenization valve design yields improved homogenization efficiency. The length of the valve surface relative to the valve seat or land is controlled so that the overlap is limited. This allows convergence between turbulent mixing layers and a homoge... | 05/12/1998 |
| 5556200 | Apparatus for mixing a first fluid into a second fluid using a wedge-shaped, turbulence-inducing flow restriction in the mixing zone An apparatus for mixing a first fluid into a second fluid that comprises a housing (1) having a flow chamber (39) for the second fluid, a flow restrictor member (6) in the flow chamber, and holes (18) for introducing the first fluid into at least one gap ... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5498075 | Premix homogenizing system Homogenizing pressures are reduced by providing three homogenizing valves in series. The addition of a holding chamber between the first and second stages which provides a dwell time in the order of seconds can further reduce the pressure requirements or ... | 03/12/1996 |
| 5466064 | Fuel homogenization system with dual compensating homogenization valves A homogenization apparatus for intermixing insoluble components, such as fuel oil and water, comprising a first compensating valve and homogenizing orifice where initial intermixing of the two components occurs, pump means, a high pressure chamber, and a ... | 11/14/1995 |
| 5366288 | Apparatus for mixing a suspension of cellulosic fibrous material and fluid An apparatus for mixing pulp and fluid includes a housing with a center line an inlet and outlet for the pulp; an inlet for the supply of fluid and two walls are arranged in the housing and have opposite sides which between them define a gap-shaped surfac... | 11/22/1994 |
| 4952067 | Homogenizing apparatus Homogenizing apparatus having a stack of disc valves made of stainless steel having a Brinell hardness from 40-42. A hydraulic actuator for applying a force to the stack of disc valves is spaced above the valve disc housing, the space therebetween being v... | 08/28/1990 |
| 4944602 | High pressure homogenizing apparatus A high pressure homogenizing apparatus for breaking-up micro-organisms or other micro-biological structures. The apparatus comprises a nozzle assembly through which a slurry or suspension to be treated is forced under high pressure. Between an inlet and a... | 07/31/1990 |
| 4865459 | Homogenizing mixer A homogenizing mixer for stirring and homogenizing liquids such as paints, printing inks, foodstuffs, medicines and cosmetics. The homogenizing mixer has a stirring unit comprising an upper casing, a lower casing fixedly joined to the upper casing, a fixe... | 09/12/1989 |
| 4755325 | Process for emulsifying oil and water mixture A water-emulsification apparatus comprising a conduit and, within the conduit, a series of perforated plates of holes of varying shapes or sizes forming means to effect different shearing action on an oil/water mixture and means for pumping the oil/water ... | 07/05/1988 |
| 4585357 | Homogenizer A homogenizer with the system designed to jet out emulsions and dispersed solutions from inter-valve microgaps, under high pressure. The microgaps for jetting out the homogenizing liquid are disposed in series at a plural number of locations. Also, it is ... | 04/29/1986 |
| 4352573 | Homogenizing method It has been determined that homogenizing efficiency can be increased substantially by expressing the fluid through a valve in which the valve seat has a knife edge configuration and the valve gap has an optimum height of less than 0.003 inch. To provide t... | 10/05/1982 |
