Patents Assigned to International Research Institute Inc.
  • Microwave and vacuum drying device, system, and related methods
    Patent number: 11549750
    Abstract: A method for drying at least one sample of material is provided. The method includes placing the at least one sample of material into a chamber and then sealing the chamber. The method includes applying a vacuum to the chamber in order to reduce the pressure therein. The method includes heating the at least one sample using electromagnetic energy while applying the vacuum to the chamber. The method includes measuring at least one condition of the chamber and determining that the sample is dry based on the at least one monitored condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: International Research Institute Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Ernest Troxler
  • Microwave and vacuum drying device, system, and related methods
    Patent number: 11035612
    Abstract: A method for drying at least one sample of material is provided. The method includes placing the at least one sample of material into a chamber and then sealing the chamber. The method includes applying a vacuum to the chamber in order to reduce the pressure therein. The method includes heating the at least one sample using electromagnetic energy while applying the vacuum to the chamber. The method includes measuring at least one condition of the chamber and determining that the sample is dry based on the at least one monitored condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: International Research Institute Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Ernest Troxler