Patents by Inventor Theodore Couture

Theodore Couture has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Cyclonic separator with electrical or magnetic separation enhancement
    Patent number: 6355178
    Abstract: A cyclone or hydrocyclone for separating fluids and particles includes an electrostatic charge generator, a direct current power source, a magnet or an electromagnet for augmenting the centrifugal separation forces generated by the cyclone or hydrocyclone. The cyclone or hydrocyclone also includes a physical vibration generator or a sonic wave generator or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2002
    Inventors: Theodore Couture, Norman Arrison