Patents Assigned to Frank T. Sullivan, Inc.
  • Method and apparatus for controlling fluency of high viscosity hydrocarbon fluids
    Patent number: 4067683
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling fluency of hydrocarbon fluids having a kinematic viscosity in the range of 350 seconds Saybolt Universal to 10,000 seconds Saybolt Universal at 100.degree. F. Electromagnetic waves generated by a power source are directed through a dielectric medium towards a contained hydrocarbon fluid of the foregoing type. The electromagnetic energy is converted into thermal energy within the hydrocarbon fluid for controlling its fluency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1976
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1978
    Assignee: Frank T. Sullivan, Inc.
    Inventor: William J. Klaila