Patents by Inventor Daniel E. Carl

Daniel E. Carl 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).

  • Process for off-gas particulate removal and apparatus therefor
    Patent number: 5679135
    Abstract: In the event of a breach in the off-gas line of a melter operation requiring closure of the line, a secondary vessel vent line is provided with a particulate collector utilizing atomization for removal of large particulates from the off-gas. The collector receives the gas containing particulates and directs a portion of the gas through outer and inner annular channels. The collector further receives a fluid, such as water, which is directed through the outer channel together with a second portion of the particulate-laden gas. The outer and inner channels have respective ring-like termination apertures concentrically disposed adjacent one another on the outer edge of the downstream side of the particulate collector. Each of the outer and inner channels curves outwardly away from the collector's centerline in proceeding toward the downstream side of the collector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1997
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy
    Inventor: Daniel E. Carl
  • Method for thermally de-sooting heat transfer surfaces
    Patent number: 4047972
    Abstract: Utilizing a CO monitor to control thermal de-sooting of a heat exchanger in order to prevent run-away reactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1977
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corporation
    Inventors: James P. Stumbar, Daniel E. Carl, Suh Y. Lee