| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 261076000 | Injector type | 47 |
| 20080211119 | Flotation Cell - An injector of a flotation cell, the injector comprising a feed pipe for feeding a fiber suspension flow into the flotation cell, a mixing apparatus for mixing air into the fiber suspension flow and at least one air feed connection arranged before the mixing apparatus for feeding air into the injector. The injector further comprises a nozzle section which is arranged before the mixing apparatus and comprises an aperture plate provided with apertures and nozzles fixed to the aperture plate substantially at the apertures after the aperture plate, there being open spaces between the nozzles. The air to be fed from the air feed connection is arranged to flow into the spaces between the nozzles and further into the mixing apparatus with the partial flows of the fiber suspension flow entering from the nozzles. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080237901 | Water Purifying Apparatus - A water purifying apparatus includes a tubular portion having an inlet for receiving water and an outlet for emitting the water, and a nozzle portion disposed inside the tubular portion to allow the water flowing through the tubular portion to pass therethrough. The nozzle portion has a nozzle opening for discharging the water toward the outlet. The tubular portion is provided with air supply means for mixing air taken in from outside the tubular portion with the water discharged from the nozzle opening. The nozzle opening has a shape defined by one line segment or a combination of a plurality of line segments. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20090121365 | Eddy chamber - The invention relates to an eddy chamber for generating turbulence in a medium flowing through the chamber, comprising an inlet opening, an outlet opening and at least two constrictions in the cross-section thereof. In the region of the constrictions, the inner profile of the eddy chamber has the form of wave crests ( | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090160072 | VENTURI APPARATUS - An improved venturi apparatus for the incorporation of air into a liquid. The preferred embodiment of the invention comprises a funnel section, a cylindrical section, and a frusto-conical section. Lateral tubes extend from the cylindrical section so as to form an acute angle relative to the central axis of the cylindrical section, thereby preventing leakage of liquid out through the lateral tubes during use and subsequent handling. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090200688 | ANGLED DIFFUSER AND STEAM INJECTION HEATER ASSEMBLY - An improved configuration for an in-line direct contact diffuser-type steam injection heater provides for a diffuser whereby steam flow is controlled using an angled sonic diffuser and plug arrangement. The steam flow is controlled by means of a steam plug which selectively exposes holes through which the steam passes. In the preferred embodiment, the configuration provides for a diffuser that had been angled approximately 30° from vertical to facilitate better mixing of the steam with the fluid. The precise angle may be altered depending on the fluid characteristics. A more durable end seal is also used. The end seal is a piston ring which prevents problems associated with the use of elastomeric rings of existing art. A more uniform diameter plug with linear travel is also an improvement over the prior art. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090294996 | Gas and Liquid Mixture Generation Apparatus - An object of the present invention is to provide an air bubble generation apparatus constructed in a simple structure and capable of generating fine air bubbles. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100001419 | STEAM INJECTION HEATER WITH STATIONARY END SEAL ASSEMBLY - A direct contact steam injection heater that includes a steam diffuser having a plurality of steam diffusion holes that are selectively exposed by a regulating member to control the amount of steam used to heat a liquid. The regulating member is movable within the steam diffuser and the steam diffuser includes a seating member to prevent the flow of steam from the diffuser when the regulating member is in a completely closed, seated position. At least one sealing members selectively exposes the steam diffusion holes in the discharge region of the steam diffuser when the regulating member moves between the open and closed positions. The spacing of the steam diffusion holes along the steam diffuser can be varied depending upon the desired resolution of the steam released as the regulating member moves between its fully closed and fully open position. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100072637 | VENTURI APPARATUS - An improved venturi apparatus for facilitating the mixture of fluid substances. The apparatus preferably comprises a first funnel section operative to receive a fluid and channel the same through a first cylindrical section or passageway. The first cylindrical section is fluidly connected to an intermediate passageway having a diameter larger than the first cylindrical section. At least one sidearm passageway is fluidly connected to the intermediate passageway into which at least one second fluid is introduced. The at least one sidearm passageway is preferably configured to fluidly interconnect with the intermediate passageway at approximately the medial portion of the intermediate passageway. Fluidly connected to the intermediate passageway is a second cylindrical section that is operative to direct the flow of the intermixed fluids to a second exit funnel section. The improved venturi apparatus is exceptionally efficient at drawing in a second fluid and effective in facilitating the mixture of two or more gasses, liquids or combinations thereof. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100148382 | DEVICE FOR HOMOGENIZING FUEL IN THE GASES IN AN EXHAUST SYSTEM - A device for homogenizing fuel in the gases of an exhaust system, including: a substantially planar sealing surface surrounding a passage; and a deflector member projecting into the passage from the sealing surface and projecting with respect to the plan of the sealing surface, the sealing surface and the deflector member being formed as a single piece. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20110024925 | POURER - A device for simultaneously pouring a liquid from a bottle ( | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110042835 | VENTURI APPARATUS - An improved venturi apparatus for facilitating the mixture of fluid substances. The apparatus preferably comprises a first funnel section operative to receive a fluid and channel the same through a first cylindrical section or passageway. The first cylindrical section is fluidly connected to an intermediate passageway having a diameter larger than the first cylindrical section. At least one sidearm passageway is fluidly connected to the intermediate passageway into which at least one second fluid is introduced. The at least one sidearm passageway is preferably configured to fluidly interconnect with the intermediate passageway at approximately the medial portion of the intermediate passageway. Fluidly connected to the intermediate passageway is a second cylindrical section that is operative to direct the flow of the intermixed fluids to a second exit funnel section. The improved venturi apparatus is exceptionally efficient at drawing in a second fluid and effective in facilitating the mixture of two or more gasses, liquids or combinations thereof. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110115105 | DEVICE FOR MIXING GAS INTO A FLOWING LIQUID - A device for the mixing of a gas into a liquid comprises a hollow frustum shape housing having a central axis, extended from a small diameter fluid outlet end, defining a fluid outlet opening, to a large diameter end; a liquid inlet port positioned adjacent the large diameter end is formed in said housing which allows delivery of pressurized liquid into said hollow housing, and a helically cut conical member is positioned and affixed within the hollow center of the housing with its axis aligned with that of the hollow frustum shape housing such that fluid delivered into the housing forms a swirling motion around the outside of the conical member as it passes from inlet port to outlet opening. The housing has a gas inlet for delivery of gas to the fluid within the frustum shaped housing at a position adjacent to the fluid outlet opening as the fluid moves from inlet to fluid outlet opening. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110248413 | DEVICE FOR SUPPLYING GAS INTO WATER - A device is provided for supplying gas into water, especially for aquaculture, including a water inlet arrangement with a pipe having a first plurality of openings and a Venturi type gas dissolver unit built in the pipe, and a surrounding second element having a second plurality of openings and/or a fixed or adjustable shield. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110291307 | Mixing device for mixing water and water vapor in a diversion station - A diversion station is provided. The diversion station makes it possible to particularly effectively cool diverted water vapor by mixing it with water. The diversion station includes a mixing device, which comprises a so-called static mixer that is substantially made of a wire mesh. The wire mesh is produced by at least one wire that is substantially interlaced into loops. In the intended installation situation, the mixer is installed upstream of a water injection with regard to a flow direction specified by the water vapor such that the mixture of water and water vapor flows through the loops. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20120001351 | LOW PRESSURE GAS TRANSFER DEVICE - Certain embodiments of the present technology present a low pressure gas transfer device for transferring gas into a liquid stream. The gas transfer device has a primary pipe branch with a gas injector, and a secondary pipe branch intersecting the primary pipe branch. A liquid stream passing through the secondary pipe branch mixes with the liquid stream passing through the primary pipe branch. The primary outlet port delivers a dispersion stream that is a mixture of gas-injected liquid passing through the primary pipe branch and the secondary liquid stream passing through the secondary pipe branch. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120025407 | VESSEL AND METHOD FOR TREATING CONTAMINATED WATER - A method for removing immiscible fluid from contaminated water includes at least one chamber; an injection line in fluid communication with an inlet of the one chamber; bubble generation means in fluid communication with the injection line for injecting gas bubbles into the injection line and allowing mixing in the injection line of the gas bubbles and the contaminated water to form an inlet fluid; an inlet weir within the chamber adjacent the inlet; an immiscible fluid weir within the chamber; a trough for collecting the immiscible fluid and allowing the immiscible fluid to flow out of the at least one chamber through an immiscible fluid outlet; and a cleaned water outlet generally at the bottom of the chamber. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120032358 | DURABLE STEAM INJECTOR DEVICE - A device for the injection and mixing of steam into a fluid stream. The device is intended to be used in a substantially cylindrically-shaped primary conduit having a longitudinal axis and circular cross-section for carrying the fluid stream. The primary conduit is provided with an inlet for accepting the fluid stream and an outlet for discharging the fluid stream along the longitudinal axis. A secondary conduit is joined to the primary conduit for discharging steam within the fluid stream along the longitudinal axis. A biscuit element is provided of sintered tungsten having upstream and downstream circular faces sized to fit within the primary conduit along its interior wall having a geometric center coincident with the longitudinal axis and having a plurality of openings, each having a longitudinal axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the primary conduit. Each opening is provided with a mixing element that induces a rotational angular velocity to the fluid stream passing therethrough. Conically-shaped features extend from the circular faces and are centered along the longitudinal axis at the geometric centers thereof. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120056339 | Venturi Apparatus for Pouring and Aereating Beverages - An improved venturi apparatus for the incorporation of air into a liquid. The preferred embodiment of the invention comprises an entry section, a cylindrical section, and an outflow section. Lateral tubes extend from the cylindrical section so as to form an acute angle relative to both the central and cross-sectional axes of the cylindrical section, thereby preventing leakage of liquid out through the lateral tubes during use and subsequent handling. The entry section includes a breather tube connected to the cylindrical section. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120119395 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PREVENTING CORROSION ON A GAS INLET NOZZLE DURING NITRIC ACID CONDENSATION - By a method and a device for preventing corrosion on and in the region of a gas inlet nozzle during nitric acid condensation, contact of the condensing gas with the nozzle and with the surroundings of the nozzle are supposed to be minimized. This is achieved in that the gas inlet nozzle has a sleeve on the inside in the transition region to the interior of the condenser, by which sleeve a gas inlet orifice in the form of an annular gap is formed, whereby the annular space is provided with at least one feed opening for secondary air, so that an enveloping flow of secondary air is produced around the entering NO gas. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20130001811 | AROMATICS-RECOVERY PROCESS - The present invention comprises a process for recovery of sulfolane used in a solvent-extraction or extractive-distillation process. A recovery column for the sulfolane solvent comprises a liquid-jet ejector for maintaining the needed vacuum conditions, preferably using water as the liquid. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130140721 | WINE AERATOR - A device for aerating a liquid, such as wine, includes a cup portion with a cavity that receives an amount of liquid therein, the cavity extending between a proximal opening and a distal opening. A neck portion of the device defines an aeration section in fluid communication with the cavity. Passages in the aeration section extend laterally to an outer surface of the neck portion through which air is drawn into the aeration section. A central passage through the neck portion is in fluid communication with the aeration section and extends to a distal opening of the device. A diffuser element between the cavity and the aeration section has arms that are configured to contact the liquid as it flows from the cavity to inhibit a swirling flow of the liquid so that the liquid passes into the aeration section in a generally vertical and linear manner. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130168879 | Venturi tube for shower head - A Venturi tube device is provided with a Venturi tube; a hollow cylindrical fitting; a shroud; and a hollow, cylindrical flow guide member disposed in the Venturi tube. In a showing operation, air can flow through one communicating hole of the shroud, a space defined by two adjacent ridges on the fitting, a conic hole between the two adjacent ridges, and a transverse hole of the Venturi tube in addition to water flowing through the flow guide member and the Venturi tube. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130175715 | TWO PHASE REACTOR - A two phase reactor includes a source of liquid reactant and a source of gas reactant. A chamber has an inlet coupled to the source of gas reactant and a flat jet nozzle coupled to the source of the liquid reactant. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130241089 | Micromixer Combustion Head End Assembly - Embodiments of the present application can provide systems and methods for a micromixer combustion head end assembly. The micromixer may include one or more base nozzle structures. The base nozzle structures may include coaxial tubes. The coaxial tubes may include an inner tube and an outer tube. The micromixer may also include one or more segmented mixing tube bundles at least partially supported by a respective base nozzle structure. Moreover, the micromixer may include an end cap assembly disposed about the one or more segmented mixing tube bundles. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20140035173 | Method And Apparatus To Generate Bubbles In A Material - A system and method of injecting a gas enriched and/or emulsified first liquid into a second liquid is disclosed. The injection can cause generation of a high density of bubbles having a mean diameter of a selected size. The mean diameter of the bubbles can be selected and varied based on the characteristics of the injection system. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140138858 | HIGH PRESSURE STEAM INJECTION HEATER ASSEMBLY - The claimed invention teaches direct contact steam injection heater capable of handling steam pressure in excess of 300 psi. Specifically, the invention provides: a fixed upper seal assembly situated between the diffuser base and the diffuser which is designed to prevent the flow of steam around the regulating member into the diffuser. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140232020 | VENTURI APPARATUS - An improved venturi apparatus for facilitating the mixture of fluid substances. The apparatus comprises a first funnel section operative to receive a fluid and channel the same through a first cylindrical section or passageway. The first cylindrical section is fluidly connected to an intermediate passageway having a diameter larger than the first cylindrical section. At least one sidearm passageway is fluidly connected to the intermediate passageway into which at least one second fluid is introduced. The sidearm passageway is preferably configured to fluidly interconnect with the intermediate passageway at approximately the medial portion of the intermediate passageway. Fluidly connected to the intermediate passageway is a second cylindrical section operative to direct the flow of the intermixed fluids to a second exit funnel section. The improved venturi apparatus is exceptionally efficient at drawing in a second fluid and effective in facilitating mixture of two or more gasses, liquids or combinations thereof. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140232021 | FLUID COMPOSITE, DEVICE FOR PRODUCING THEREOF AND SYSTEM OF USE - The current disclosure relates to a new fluid composite, a device for producing the fluid composite, and a method of production therewith, and more specifically a fluid composite made of a fuel and its oxidant for burning as part of different systems such as fuel burners, where the fluid composite after a stage of intense molecular between a controlled flow of a liquid such as fuel and a faster flow of compressed highly directional gas such as air results in the creation of a three dimensional matrix of small hallow spheres each made of a layer of fuel around a volume of pressurized gas. In an alternate embodiment, external conditions such as inline pressure warps the spherical cells into a network of oblong shape cells where pressurized air is used as part of the combustion process. In yet another embodiment, additional gas such as air is added via a second inlet to increase the proportion of oxidant to carburant as part of the mixture. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140239519 | FLOW COMPENSATOR - An apparatus is disclosed including: a housing including a conduit having an inlet port and an outlet port; an insert at least partially disposed within the conduit and including a tapered portion extending from a narrower end proximal the inlet port to a wider end distal the inlet port; and a facility for adjusting the position of the insert within the conduit. In some embodiments, the apparatus is configured to receive a mixed flow of liquid and gas at the inlet port, direct the mixed flow through the conduit around a portion of the insert disposed within the chamber, and outlet the mixed flow at the outlet port. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140252662 | Aeration Method - This invention relates to an aerator that resides fully in the neck of a bottle or other liquid vessel. Through differential pressure, created through a venturi, the aerator mixes air with the fluid contained in the bottle. More specifically, the aerator can be used to mix air with wine as the bottle is inverted thus essentially instantly decanting the wine. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140264966 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING OZONATED WATER ON DEMAND - Systems and methods for producing ozonated water on demand. In particular, these systems comprise a water source, an ozone source, and a nozzle that mixes ozone and water to form a highly concentrated, ozonated water solution. Instead of requiring the ozonated water to be re-circulated to achieve a desired ozone concentration, the nozzle is configured to form the ozonated water solution in a single pass through the nozzle. Additionally, instead of requiring the ozonated water to be discharged into a pressurized tank to increase ozone absorption, the nozzle allows the ozonated water to be openly discharged. In some cases, the nozzle comprises a venturi with multiple ozone inlets to increase mixing. Additionally, in some cases the nozzle comprises a single pass mixing mechanism that mixes the water and ozone to form the high concentrate, ozonated water solution in a single pass through the nozzle. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140332989 | ROTATING DISC AERATOR - The rotating disc aerator is a portable aeration device utilizing atmospheric air, rather than using a compressor for its air supply. The aerator includes a motorized base having a rotary shaft and diametrically opposed, oppositely reciprocating rods extending therefrom. A plurality of discs are disposed along the shaft and are connected to the ends of the rods. The discs are free to slide along the shaft as the rods reciprocate, but rotate with the shaft. A plurality of resilient absorbent elements (sponges, etc.) are installed along the rotary shaft between the discs. The aerator assembly is buoyant, about one-half of each absorbent element extending above the surface of the water when the aerator is placed therein. The upper portions of the absorbent elements absorb air as they rotate above the surface, and are compressed to expel the air into the water as they rotate beneath the water surface. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20150035179 | LIQUID ATOMIZATION DEVICE - A liquid atomization device includes a first gas spray unit and a second gas spray unit; a liquid outflow unit for flowing out liquid; a gas-liquid mixing area where a gas flow sprayed from the first gas spray unit, a gas flow sprayed from the second gas spray unit, and liquid which flows out from the liquid outflow unit are made to collide against each other to atomize the liquid; a projection formed to project out of the device such that its cross section projects in a convex manner, the gas-liquid mixing area being formed in the projection; a spray slit formed in the projection along a wide angle spray direction of mist produced by the gas-liquid mixing area; and a restriction portion formed near a bottom of the spray slit such that the restriction portion inclines in the wide angle spray direction of the mist. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150041996 | MIXING STRUCTURE - In a mixing structure with an injector | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150048527 | COOLING TOWER NOZZLE AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLY - Cooling tower nozzle assemblies and methods of assembly are provided herein. In some embodiments, a cooling tower nozzle assembly includes a body having an opening extending through the body from a first end to a second end; a support arm extending from the body and comprising a disk disposed on a first portion of the support arm opposite the first end of the body; a splash plate coupled to the disk, the splash plate having a bottom surface including a plurality of legs extending away from the bottom surface, wherein the plurality of legs have radially inwardly facing portions spaced a first distance from a central axis of the splash plate and aligned with the disk, and wherein the plurality of legs include features to interconnect to the disk; and a screw disposed through the splash plate to couple the splash plate to the support arm. | 02-19-2015 |
| 20160059191 | CARBONATOR SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS - Disclosed is a water dispensing machine and a carbonated beverage dispensing system which facilitates a combination of carbon dioxide with water in a configuration which provides a smaller footprint and reduces or eliminates dependency on remotely located carbon dioxide tanks and flavoring systems. The system may be configured to produce only carbonated water or to allow the user to select carbonated water or chilled water, and, alternatively, ambient, unchilled water. A carbonator of the system introduces carbon dioxide to a chilled water stream using an injector with slots. This inline, on demand carbonation system provides benefits over carbonator tank systems which carbonate large volumes of carbonated water in bulk. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160175782 | IN-BOTTLE WINE AERATOR | 06-23-2016 |
| 261077000 | Submerged blast | 10 |
| 20080197517 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR SELECTIVELY LYSING CELLS - A device for generating microbubbles in a gas and liquid mixture and injection device, the device comprising: a housing defining a mixing chamber; means for mixing solution contained in the mixing chamber to generate microbubbles in the solution; a needle array removably attached to the housing and in fluid connection with the mixing chamber, the needle array including at least one needle; and at least one pressure sensor for measuring tissue apposition pressure, the pressure sensor being mounted on one of the housing and the needle array. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20090140444 | Compressed gas system useful for producing light weight drilling fluids - A compressor station having at least one primary compressor and a booster compressor is controlled to conserve energy and air, and to respond quickly to sudden changes in demand for air, by employing a volume bottle to buffer changes in air pressure and by recycling already compressed air from the intake to the output of the booster compressor. The system may be used in air drilling and to provide compressed air for generating low density drilling fluid on site by injecting microbubbles into a base drilling fluid. Two different methods of generating microbubbles are illustrated. The primary and booster compressors are kept in a state of readiness during drill pipe connection time, providing for a rapid resumption of pressure and air flow after connection is completed. The system can utilize gases other than air. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090230573 | Gas Dissolving Apparatus - A dissolving apparatus has a cylindrical tubular container closed at both ends with its center axis being inclined to the horizon. A center of an interface between a gas and a liquid in the container is positioned at a center in a lengthwise direction of a side wall of the container. Two inner spaces of the container above and below the interface are referred to as a gas section and a liquid section. An injection inlet for injecting a gas-liquid mixed fluid into the container is provided at a level corresponding to, or lower than, the interface. A liquid outlet for discharging the liquid is provided near a bottom of the liquid section of the container. Since the container is inclined, the interface can have an area large enough to promote dissolution of the gas into the liquid. Since the depth of the liquid in the liquid section is sufficiently deep, the liquid can be prevented from being discharged through the liquid outlet with large gas bubbles being present therein. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20090309244 | PROCEDURE AND DEVICE OF HIGH EFFICIENCY FOR THE GENERATION OF DROPS AND BUBBLES - The invention relates to a method and device for generating drops or bubbles in liquids with a range of sizes which, under normal pressure and temperature conditions, can vary from hundreds of micrometres to several millimetres. When the liquid or gas to be dispersed is passed through small holes which open into a transverse current, menisci are formed, from which small drops or bubbles emanate. The fraction of energy used in the process, which takes the form of an increase in the surface of the liquid/liquid or liquid/gas interfaces, must be maximised in relation to the energy transferred to the system in order to render the generation of drops or bubbles as efficient as possible. The device can be used in the fields of oxygenation and aeration of liquids, chemical engineering and food technology. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20100237517 | DEVICE FOR FOAMING LIQUID FOODS IN A CONTAINER - A device for foaming liquid foods in a container, particularly milk, is provided having a vapor generator for generating vapors, particularly steam, and a vapor lance to be at least partially inserted into the container, with the vapor lance being connected to the vapor generator in a fluid-guiding fashion and including at least one vapor outlet opening such that steam can be discharged from the vapor generator via the vapor lance out of the vapor outlet opening. The device further includes at least one motion element which is connected to the vapor lance and/or a holder for the container such that the vapor lance and the container are movable relative to each other via the motion element. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20110304063 | MULTI-DISC AIR DIFFUSER - A multi-disc air diffuser according to the present invention comprises a bolt having a vent groove formed in a longitudinal direction thereof; a plurality of discs, each of the discs having a bolt joint section to be passed through the bolt, an air room for holding the air supplied through the vent groove, and a nozzle section having a plurality of nozzles which are arranged in an end part of the air room at a regular size and intervals, wherein the lower surface of each of the discs is more than the upper surface thereof and the outer circumference surface of each of the discs is formed to be inclined; and a backflow prevention section for joining to an end part of the bolt to adhere closely the discs to one another, connecting the vent groove to an air supply pipe, and having a check valve to prevent the air flowing backward from the vent groove to the air supply pipe. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20130069253 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF DISSOLVING A GAS INTO A LIQUID - Apparatus and process for dissolving gas in a liquid. The process comprises: tangentially introducing a liquid into a chamber having an inner wall with sufficient volume and pressure to develop a vortex in the flowing liquid; orthogonally introducing gas into the flowing liquid through means located at the chamber inner wall for developing gas bubbles within the liquid. The apparatus comprises: a cylindrical chamber having a cylindrical inner wall, the chamber being oriented in any direction enclosed at both ends and with an entry port to introduce liquid to develop a spiral flow of liquid along the chamber inner wall toward the output end, a porous wall to permit the introduction of gas orthogonally into the stream to develop gas bubbles within the stream, and an exit port to discharge the mixture of gas bubbles and liquid. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20150306551 | AERATION EQUIPMENT - An aeration apparatus includes an injection nozzle provided at one of the open ends of a main body formed in the shape of a cylinder. When the injection nozzle is immersed in a liquid, the main body stands upright such that the injection nozzle is on a lower side, and gas is injected inside the main body from the injection nozzle to disperse the gas. The injection nozzle is disposed such that a center line of an injection port formed at the tip of the injection nozzle intersects the inner flow channel surface at a position lower than a blade member disposed in the lowest stage, and such that the angle formed between the center line and the vertical direction is not greater than 45 degrees. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20160166994 | Adjustable Pulsed Gas Agitator | 06-16-2016 |
| 20160175781 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WINE PRESERVATION | 06-23-2016 |
