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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7871500 | Coke drum skirt A coke drum skirt to minimize the stresses experienced by the coke drum and the supporting structure of the coke drum is described. The skirt includes one circumferential horizontal plate attached to the coke drum, and the circumferential horizontal plate is sliding... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7625467 | Support beam for easily polymerizeable substance treatment device and easily polymerizeable substance treatment device The present invention provides a support beam for use in an easily polymerizeable substance treatment apparatus. The support beam supports or reinforces an internal provided in the easily polymerizeable substance treatment apparatus. The support beam has an internal... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7416643 | Solar water desalination/purification device A solar water desalination and purification device includes an outer liquid-tight containment and an inner liquid-tight containment disposed within the outer containment. The outer containment collects liquid that forms from condensing water vapor that evaporates wi... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7344622 | Pyrolytic process and apparatus for producing enhanced amounts of aromatic compounds A pyrolysis process and reactor converts various hydrocarbons such as waste materials, for example, scrap polymers, tires, etc., into various chemical components or amounts thereof, not otherwise produced by conventional pyrolytic processes. A large reactor size is ... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7101463 | Condensation and recovery of oil from pyrolysis gas A system and process for the recovery of oil from the pyrolysis of material containing hydrocarbons such as shredded vehicle tires. The system utilizes a pair of sequentially positioned packed towers to recover at least 95% of the oil contained in the pyrolysis gase... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7081185 | Purification apparatus provided with low heat conductive member The object of this invention to provide an improved arrangement that enables to prevent adhesion of polymer on or around the inner wall of a purification apparatus directly equipped on the outer wall thereof with an attachment such as a support by suppressing local ... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7037410 | Process and apparatus for destructive distillation of rubber An improved process and apparatus for the destructive distillation or pyrolysis of rubber, such as used rubber tires, to produce liquid and gaseous hydrocarbons and a solid carbonaceous char. A heat transfer gas circulating in a circulation loop is used to cool the ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6989082 | Hinged bottom cover for unheading a coke drum An apparatus for removing a bottom cover on a coke drum. A support structure supports at least the coke drum. A vertical actuator has a cover end attached to the bottom cover and a support end attached to the support structure, and is arranged to move the bottom cov... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6911119 | Simple portable mini distillation apparatus for the production of essential oils and hydrosols This invention relates to a simple, convenient, portable mini-distillation apparatus for the production of essential oils and hydrosols, said apparatus is useful to distill essential oils and hydrosols such as rose water, ajowain water from fresh and dried plant mat... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6808602 | Coke drum bottom head removal system A coke drum bottom head removal system and method for deheading the bottom head cover of a coke drum comprises a carriage that is positionable beneath the bottom head cover, and a cart mounted to the carriage. Several clamps vertically mounted to the cart are positi... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6663750 | Multi-unit, distributive, regenerable, in situ desalination system, apparatus and method Cultivated field water is desalinated by a series of independent units that float on the water surface, taking up the saline water with a wick, evaporating the water from the wick in desalinating relation by concentrating incident solar radiation with a c... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6635149 | Water purification system A water purification system and method for residential or commercial application having a first support structure coupled to a water supply having a first heat source of sufficient magnitude to change the water into steam, thus abandoning any insoluble ma... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6551464 | Distillation/reflux equipment A combination reflux/distillation apparatus is provided having interchangeable reflux and distillation columns, a segmented collection trough and an integrated indirect heating provision. The apparatus is uniquely adapted for refluxing and distilling smal... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6214174 | Purifier and purifying method for polymerizable organic compounds A distillation column is arranged so that a liquid hole which allows liquid containing a polymerizable organic compound to flow from on a tray supporting member downward is formed in a part of the tray supporting member, for example, a support ring, so th... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6190498 | Evaporator A relatively simple portable evaporator for quickly evaporating large volumes of water includes a stand with adjustable legs, a frame carrying a tubular housing and a motor rotatably mounted on the stand for rotation around a vertical axis, a fan in the h... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6099693 | Movable water distiller A movable water distiller capable of use in conjunction with a water heater includes a frame having a top which supports the water heater. The distiller components are supported on a tray having a guide assembly engaging a track assembly horizontally posi... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6013158 | Apparatus for converting coal to hydrocarbons An apparatus for forming liquid hydrocarbons from solid coal. The coal is pulverized to provide a particulate coal feed, which is then extruded to provide a hollow tube of compressed coal supported inside of a support tube. A clay feed is extruded to prov... | 01/11/2000 |
| 5919339 | Rotary evaporator A rotary evaporator of the present invention has an insertion area of a rotary joint 33 in a straight shape. This area is movably inserted to a motor rotor 27 of a motor by a sleeve 31 or 31' in an axial direction. Bushes 57 are inserted between the rotar... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5900124 | Method and apparatus of concentrating chemicals for semiconductor device manufacturing A method of concentrating chemicals for semiconductor devices, which includes the steps of heating a sample container by using a high-energy light source, vaporizing the chemicals by injecting a high-temperature gas into the sample container through an in... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5639354 | Distillation device A distillation device with a rotating evaporator flask disposed within a heated bath. The heated bath is movable down and away from the evaporator flask to provide space for an evaporator flask support below the evaporator flask. The evaporator flask supp... | 06/17/1997 |
| 5629258 | Flat structural elements and a packing composed of such structural elements A flat structural element has a plurality of openings which are distributed according to a predetermined pattern for use in packings. Every opening is delimited by the edges, which extend at an angle to each other or are curved. The structural element is ... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5565065 | Distilled water supply device A distilled water supply device including a stand, a condensing unit mounted on the stand and separated by a partition wall into an upper chamber, which receives water from an external water source, and a bottom chamber, which condenses steam into distill... | 10/15/1996 |
| 5492602 | Water purifier having a multi-level boiler tray A distiller for producing potable water employs a metal boiler tray having a cover member in which there is an inlet for raw water and which together form a steam chamber having an outlet for steam. The boiler tray bottom has a plurality of steps includin... | 02/20/1996 |
| 5441606 | Liquid purifying and vacuum distillation process This invention involves a distillation process for operating a distillation purifying system. The system includes a section which creates a vacuum pressure that is transmitted throughout the system, a distillation/purification zone in which fluids to be d... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5348622 | Solar water purification device This disclosure relates to an improved solar water purification system and process wherein the evaporating, condensing and distillate collecting chambers are located underground to assist in the evaporation and condensation process. The system includes th... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5340443 | Distillation apparatus with paired membrane units The invention relates to a distillation apparatus including a housing (1) a blower (2), preheat exchangers (7) and (8) and an evaporative condenser (25) comprising pairs (13) of membranes. One pair (13) of membranes at a time can be detached from the evap... | 08/23/1994 |
| 5316626 | Process and apparatus for the production of fresh water using solar energy In a method for producing fresh water using solar energy, the method involving the use of an installation comprising a structure oriented toward the sun and permeable to solar radiation, forming a greenhouse including a preheating and reheating chamber an... | 05/31/1994 |
| 5266170 | Low profile water distiller A low profile water distiller has a housing. A steam chamber is located within the housing having a horizontal dimension greater than its vertical height. A condenser is also located within the housing having a horizontal dimension greater than its vertic... | 11/30/1993 |
| 5262012 | Catalytic distillation system A catalytic distillation system is provided having a first component which is a particulate catalyst useful for carrying out the desired chemical reaction and a second component which is a hollow geometric shape having openings through the outer surface t... | 11/16/1993 |
| 5246549 | Vacuum distillation system utilizing loose polymer lining An apparatus for distilling corrosive compounds under high temperatures, which would include primary vessel chamber, having a first interior annular wall lined with a loose polymer, such as PTFE (or TEFLON), a second annular wall exterior to the first ann... | 09/21/1993 |
| 5232557 | Heat transfer plates evaporation and condensation apparatus In a plate heat exchanger for evaporation of a liquid by means of a heat emitting vapor every second plate interspace forms an evaporation passage (28) and the rest of the plate interspaces form condensation passages (30). Aligned openings (16) in the pla... | 08/03/1993 |
| 5230777 | Apparatus for producing fuel and carbon black from rubber tires A method and apparatus for producing fuel and carbon black from rubber are disclosed. The method and apparatus produce a liquid fuel that is low in sulfur content, gaseous hydrocarbons, and solid carbonaceous materials from used rubber tires. Rubber is he... | 07/27/1993 |
| 5217580 | Water distiller A water distiller includes a base having a front portion for supporting a container and having a housing extended upward from the rear portion, a vessel disposed in the housing for containing water, a heater disposed below the vessel for heating the water... | 06/08/1993 |
| 5211812 | Device for the recovery of a processed liquid in the form of a condensate on a liquid to be processed The invention relates to a device for the recovery of a processed liquid in the form of a condensate from a liquid to be processed by evaporation and condensation, having at least one first flow region which is provided in a working space for the developm... | 05/18/1993 |
| 5196093 | Water distiller having operating portions that can be removed for cleaning A water distiller has a housing having an open interior area and a door that can be opened and closed to permit and block access into the interior area. A steam chamber is located in the interior area. The steam chamber includes a movable tray for holding... | 03/23/1993 |
| 5169502 | Installation for processing liquids An installation for processing liquids having at least one vaporizer used for the process liquid, a condenser arranged downstream from this vaporizer, and a vacuum pump. Additionally, a gas-ring compressor, positioned in the exhaust pipe between the vapor... | 12/08/1992 |
| 5110419 | Low profile water distiller A low profile water distiller has a housing. A steam chamber is located within the housing having a horizontal dimension greater than its vertical height. A condenser is also located within the housing having a horizontal dimension greater than its vertic... | 05/05/1992 |
| 5094721 | Multiple-effect evaporation system and process An evaporation system and process including an enclosed housing containing a plurality of shallow trays stacked vertically, one above another above a bottom-most heated reservoir with each tray serving as an evaporator and with the bottom of each tray ser... | 03/10/1992 |
| 5053110 | Solar water distillation system The disclosure relates to a solar-operated apparatus to purify and/or desalinate water. Several embodiments are disclosed, each of which substantially derives its source of heat from solar energy. The apparatus includes a unique design of the evaporating ... | 10/01/1991 |
| 5045155 | Centrifugal distillation apparatus The disclosed invention is an apparatus and process for the distillation of liquids. The apparatus is comprised of a plurality of vertically stacked parallel disks which are rotated in a horizontal plane. The liquid to be distilled is introduced into the ... | 09/03/1991 |
