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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7857553 | Transfer pipe of dried concentrate and breakage detecting method of transfer pipe A transfer pipe of dried concentrate for transferring dried concentrate, having a double pipe structure, comprising an inner pipe 2 through which the dried concentrate is transferred by compressed air, an outer pipe 3 arranged around the outer peripher... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7316724 | Multi-scale cermets for high temperature erosion-corrosion service A cermet composition represented by the formula (PQ)(RS)X comprising: a ceramic phase (PQ), a binder phase (RS) and X wherein X is at least one member selected from the group consisting of an oxide dispersoid E, an intermetallic compound F and a derivative compound ... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7314067 | Design and manufacturing method for multi-material tube structures The present invention provides an improved tubular structure which uses the properties of different materials, such as stiffness, strength, and density are exploited in a manner which combines the most attractive characteristics of existing metal and composite tubes... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7303359 | Pipe reinforcement system and method A pipe reinforcement system for reinforcing a pipe including a pipe section having an inner and an outer elbow surface separated by a pipe opening with a plurality of ceramic tiles overlying the pipe section, each of said tiles having a generally arcuate inner surfa... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7300074 | Elbow fitting with step feature for pneumatic transport system An elbow fitting is used in a pneumatic product conveying system in which the fitting expands from the inlet pipe along the outer side of the elbow fitting to enable a layer of accumulated product particles to be formed so as to move at a lower velocity than the vel... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7246825 | Erosion-indicating safety fitting An erosion-indicating safety fitting having a fluid passage formed within for connection in-line with a pipe and a cage of interconnecting breach passages formed into the block and surrounding the fluid passage, particularly at areas having a predicted risk of erosi... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7207354 | Design and manufacturing method for multi-material tube structures The present invention provides an improved tubular structure which uses the properties of different materials, such as stiffness, strength, and density are exploited in a manner which combines the most attractive characteristics of existing metal and composite tubes... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7134618 | Dry powder injector Methods, processes, and apparatuses for the large scale synthesis of carbon nanostructures are provided. Metal catalysts having small diameter and narrow distribution of particle sizes are prepared and continuously injected as aerosols into a reactor. The metal cata... | 11/14/2006 |
| 6997483 | Transition safety net A containment device provides containment for a pipe and includes a containment body having a first end section and a second end section. The containment body has an open interior that defines a channel configured to receive the pipe therein. First and second closur... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6951354 | Elbow fitting for pneumatic transport system An elbow fitting for use in a pneumatic product conveying system expands from the inlet pipe along the outer side of the elbow fitting and contracts along the outer side of the fitting toward the outlet pipe for guiding product particles into the outlet pipe. The ex... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6910610 | Conveyor for air-filled packing pillows A conveying a chain of air-filled packing pillows to a selected position includes a generally upstanding duct, a support for supporting the device on a surface, and a pump positioned adjacent to the surface for supplying air to the device. The duct has an air inlet ... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6474912 | Pneumatic mail delivery system A pneumatic mail delivery system includes a carrier having first and second open ends and corresponding hinged covers for selectably covering the open ends. The system includes first and second carrier terminals each having front openings selectively cove... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6290434 | Expansion joint for high-pressure high-temperature pneumatic transport of DRI or other abrasive particles Method and apparatus for pneumatically transporting solid and abrasive particulate materials at high temperature, by means of a carrier gas through a plurality of co-axial straight pipes. The pipes are maintained under constant tension by applying a force... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6200071 | Transfer apparatus and transfer method for particulate material An apparatus and method for transferring a particulate material in a non-contact manner. The apparatus has a driving device including a nozzle curved surface portion fitted to the transfer pipe to join with the inner wall surface of the pipe. The nozzle c... | 03/13/2001 |
| 5955037 | Effluent gas stream treatment system having utility for oxidation treatment of semiconductor manufacturing effluent gases An effluent gas stream treatment system for treatment of gaseous effluents such as waste gases from semiconductor manufacturing operations. The effluent gas stream treatment system comprises a pre-oxidation treatment unit, which may for example comprise a... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5953892 | Loading device for agricultural harvesters A loading device for agricultural harvesters has a lower discharge chute arrangeable on a harvester and an upper discharge chute provided with an adjustable ejection flap and rotatably supported on the lower discharge chute. The upper discharge chute has ... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5934205 | Y-shaped distributor with liner assembly for distribution of pulverized coal and air mixture Apparatus for cooperation with an associated coal burning furnace which includes a Y-shaped distributor body having one inlet and first and second outlets and a splitter disposed in the body for dividing flow between the first and second outlets. The spli... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5935283 | Clog-resistant entry structure for introducing a particulate solids-containing and/or solids-forming gas stream to a gas processing system A clog-resistant inlet structure for introducing a particulate solids-containing and/or solids-Forming gas stream to a gas processing system. The structure is composed of a gas-permeable wall enclosing a gas flow path, and an outer annular jacket circumsc... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5931609 | Apparatus and method for moving golf balls from ball washer to ball dispenser An apparatus and method for moving golf balls from a ball washer to a ball dispenser is disclosed. A system of conduits is employed, connecting a ball washer to a dispenser. Balls are forced out of the washer and into an entry conduit where a drain rids t... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5882372 | Apparatus for use in confining a gaseous stream containing wet or sticky particles or fibers In a process of making gas laid products by entraining particles at least partially coated with a binder in a gaseous stream, passing the stream through a forming chamber and through a permeable collecting surface where the particles build up to form a pr... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5846275 | Clog-resistant entry structure for introducing a particulate solids-containing and/or solids-forming gas stream to a gas processing system A clog-resistant inlet structure for introducing a particulate solids-containing and/or solids-forming gas stream to a gas processing system, including: a gas-permeable wall enclosing a gas flow path, and an outer annular jacket circumscribing the gas-per... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5810902 | Method and apparatus for making air products In a process of making gas laid products by entraining particles including fibers at least partially coated with a binder in a gaseous stream, passing the stream through a forming chamber and through a permeable collecting surface where the particles incl... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5718461 | Pipe bend A pipe bend for a pipeline for hydraulically or pneumatically conveying solids includes a middle pipe portion and double-layer coupling flanges welded to the ends of the middle pipe portion. Each coupling flange has an outer layer and an inner wear ring. ... | 02/17/1998 |
| 5590916 | Renewable wear-proof elbow with a detachable buffer chamber A renewable wear-proof elbow is disclosed which can be connected to a pipe and become a part thereof for transporting particles of powdered material via compressed air. The renewable wear-proof elbow comprises a main elbow portion and a buffer chamber. Th... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5417524 | Tunnel track-pneumatic conduit system A conveyor system for feeding containers along a path includes a pair of plenums located on opposite sides of the path. Each plenum has an inner wall which has apertures along the center thereof, with flanges extending from each wall to define chambers or... | 05/23/1995 |
| 5326009 | Air nozzle for use in production of nonwoven fabric An air nozzle for use in the production of nonwoven fabric that is adapted to receive spun filaments from a spinning nozzle and feed the filaments in an air jet into a receiver. The air nozzle is directed to the prevention of any abrasion of the inner sur... | 07/05/1994 |
| 5310291 | Transport duct for abrasive materials A transport duct for carrying abrasive materials, such as ceramic powders. The duct comprises an outer casing and an axially extending array of alternating ceramic and polymer segments each having an interior wall defining a passageway. The transport duct... | 05/10/1994 |
| 5299889 | Pneumatic conveyor apparatus A pneumatic conveyor apparatus for conveying articles, such as empty aluminum cans and plastic bottles, includes first and second air ducts for supplying pneumatic pressure to move the articles along a predetermined path. The first and second air ducts ar... | 04/05/1994 |
| 5275440 | Double-layer pipe bend with intermediate support layer A double-layer pipe bend for a pipeline includes an inner pipe of cast steel, an outer pipe of weldable steel surrounding the inner pipe, and connecting flanges at the ends of the pipe bend. The connecting flanges are welded to the outer pipe. The inner p... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5271427 | Assembly for the control of pressure and volume flow of a flowable medium An assembly of a first expansion stretch, a first throttle, a second throe and a second expansion stretch have respective metal casings and elements defining the flow paths therein composed of engineered ceramics. The throttle are adjustable and the asse... | 12/21/1993 |
| 5252007 | Apparatus for facilitating solids transport in a pneumatic conveying line and associated method An apparatus for facilitating solids transport in a pneumatic conveying l. The apparatus reduces the velocity of a gas within the pneumatic conveying line. The following describes a preferred embodiment. An inner cylinder is spliced into the line. An upp... | 10/12/1993 |
| 5145293 | Powder pickup device with extended life A powder pickup device has a tube formed of an elastomeric tube wall with an orifice therein receptive of powder from a vessel so as to direct powder into a carrier gas in a central passage in the tube. A tubular shell supports the tube and has an apertur... | 09/08/1992 |
| 5060984 | Short radius, low wear elbow A long lasting elbow allowing sharp turns in particulate material handling systems without having undue wear of the elbow is formed with a chamber aligned with but axially offset from the entry port of the elbow. The effect of this chamber is to provide a... | 10/29/1991 |
| 5052445 | Pipe section, especially for abrasive and/or corrosive material pipelines A pipe section of an outer metallic pipe and a nonmetallic inner lining is provided so that the lining can be removed. To this end, the lining consists of lining segments, the terminal members of which are braced against the ends of the pipe in a form fit... | 10/01/1991 |
| 5039258 | Hydraulic transporter with united streaming reversing means A hydraulic liquid transporter for changing of different pressure and flows prevailing in three chambers that are separated from each other, having a slurry filling pump that has a suction side and a pressure side, the suction side of being connected to a... | 08/13/1991 |
| 5024466 | Wear-prevention structure for pneumatic conveying pipe elbow A structure to replace the outer wall of a pipe elbow to provide wear resistance in pneumatic conveying pipes carrying particulate material, said structure having a chamber with a source of vacuum suction therein disposed on the outer portion of the elbow... | 06/18/1991 |
| 5009552 | Wear resistant grain flow control elbow The present invention includes structure for redirecting the stream flow of a high velocity flow of particulate material. A chamber is mounted between an entrance spout and a discharge spout through which a stream of particulate matter flows. The chamber ... | 04/23/1991 |
| 4995427 | Pipe section, especially for abrasive and/or corrosive material pipelines A pipe section of an outer metallic pipe and a nonmetallic inner lining is provided so that the lining can be removed. To this end, the lining consists of lining segments, the terminal members of which are braced against the ends of the pipe in a form fit... | 02/26/1991 |
| 4995645 | Elbow connection for pneumatic conveying system An elbow connection for pneumatic conveying systems is provided. The elbow has an inlet opening, an outlet opening and a curved area of short radius extending therebetween. The section of the elbow between the inlet and outlet openings has a cross-section... | 02/26/1991 |
| 4993887 | Compensator for solids conveyed in a stream of gas There is provided a compensator for solids conveyed in a stream, particularly for installation in a power plant, which consists of two sleeves which are telescopically arranged so as to be inserted into each other and having fins arranged on the inner wal... | 02/19/1991 |
