Patents by Inventor Clifford Cantlon

Clifford Cantlon 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).

  • Method for separation and containment of solids, liquids, and gases
    Patent number: 8337577
    Abstract: A method for capturing and separating solids, liquids, and gases, such as during air drilling of a well, can include using a cylindrical vessel with an inlet to receive an input. A target plate can be used to impact the input, remove solid and liquid therefrom, and direct flow from the inlet, forming a vortex. A first chevron baffle, second chevron baffle, and demister baffle can further remove solid and liquid from the input, forming a cleaned gas. The cleaned gas can be burned, the solid can be dried, and the liquid can be recycled for reuse in drilling operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Tri-Flo International, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Beverly Moe, James Wesley Griffin, Clifford Cantlon
  • System for separation and containment of solids, liquids, and gases
    Patent number: 8202336
    Abstract: A system for capturing and separating solids, liquids, and gases, such as during air drilling of a well, can include a cylindrical vessel with an inlet for receiving an input. A target plate can impact the input, remove solid and liquid therefrom, and direct flow from the inlet, forming a vortex. A first chevron baffle, a second chevron baffle, and a demister baffle can further remove solid and liquid from the input, forming a cleaned gas. The cleaned gas can be burned, the solid can be dried, and the liquid can be recycled for reuse in drilling operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Tri-Flo International, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Beverly Moe, James Wesley Griffin, Clifford Cantlon