Patents by Inventor Athneal D. Matzolf

Athneal D. Matzolf 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).

  • Pneumatic conveyance apparatus and process
    Patent number: 7708504
    Abstract: A pneumatic nozzle capable of removing dry solid debris, liquids, and mixtures of solid and liquid waste is provided. The pneumatic nozzle uses a pressurized gas stream to push materials through the nozzle. The force of a pressurized gas stream provides a partial vacuum to allow material to be introduced into an opening of a nozzle via a slight suction force. Thereafter, individual particles and materials introduced into the pneumatic nozzle are pushed by a stream of pressurized gas through the nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Frank M. Heckendorn, Athneal D. Matzolf, Kevin R. Hera