Patents Assigned to VIC Manufacturing
  • Controlling solvent vapors in dry cleaning apparatus
    Patent number: 5213594
    Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for capturing solvent vapors from around the access opening of dry cleaning apparatus. The method and apparatus include the use of one or more collars positioned adjacent to the access opening. Vapors from the access opening are drawn through apertures in the collar(s) by suction. Condensed water is received in a reservoir and then atomized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1993
    Assignee: Vic Manufacturing
    Inventors: Thomas E. Cannon, Stephen L. Harris, Robert J. Kendig, Ward D. Komonosky
  • Atomization of condensate water
    Patent number: 5194185
    Abstract: Apparatus and method are described for atomizing water containing an amount of solvent so that the solvent may be safely dispersed into the atmosphere. The apparatus and method are particularly useful for atomizing condensate water resulting from processes such as dry cleaning operations where relatively small amounts of solvent are present in the water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1993
    Assignee: VIC Manufacturing
    Inventors: Thomas E. Cannon, Stephen L. Harris, Robert J. Kendig, Ward D. Komonosky