Patents Assigned to M/K Systems
  • Hydrofoil blade for producing turbulence
    Patent number: 4838996
    Abstract: A hydrofoil blade for use in a paper making machine wherein a plurality of variously angulated surfaces is provided for producing turbulence having controllable scale and intensity while independently controlling the rate of dewatering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 13, 1989
    Assignee: M/K Systems Inc.
    Inventor: Otto J. Kallmes
  • Hydrofoil blade
    Patent number: 4687549
    Abstract: A hydrofoil blade and support for use in a paper making machine, and a method using a hydrofoil blade for dewatering and forming a paper web on a paper machine forming medium wherein a single phase fluid is formed in a gap between the hydrofoil blade and forming medium, and the gap is extended a sufficient distance in the machine direction to prevent expansion and corresponding cavitation of the single phase fluid in the gap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1987
    Assignee: M/K Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Otto J. Kallmes
  • Method and apparatus for the deflocculation of stock
    Patent number: 4657635
    Abstract: A papermaking machine including a non-dewatering forming board comprising a plurality of contiguous blades and a plurality of shower nozzles for showering stock carried by a forming medium over the forming board with a plurality of needle jets of water, each needle jet of water extending in a downstream direction, forming a small acute angle with the stock, and being in close proximity with the stock so that the needle jets of water impinge upon the stock as continuous streams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1985
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1987
    Assignee: M/K Systems
    Inventor: Otto J. Kallmes