Patents by Inventor Thomas L. Kemp

Thomas L. Kemp 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).

  • Process for the separation of particulate solids from vapors using a discharge having a helical twist
    Patent number: 4482451
    Abstract: A process and related apparatus for separating particulate solids from a stream comprising vapors and particulate solids passed in admixture through an elongated contacting zone. The stream is discharged downwardly at an angle to the vertical along the inside wall of a cylindrical disengagement zone and at an angle to the horizontal of greater than 0.degree. and less than 45.degree.. The solids separate due to centripetal acceleration and fall to the bottom of the disengagement zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 13, 1984
    Assignee: UOP Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas L. Kemp
  • Process for the separation of particulate solids from vapors
    Patent number: 4397738
    Abstract: A process and related apparatus for separating particulate solids from a stream comprising vapors and particulate solids passed in admixture through an elongated contacting zone. The stream is discharged at an angle to the vertical along the inside wall of a cylindrical disengagement zone. The solids separate due to centripetal acceleration and fall to the bottom of the disengagement zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1982
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1983
    Assignee: UOP Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas L. Kemp