Patents by Inventor Darran Matthew Headley
Darran Matthew Headley 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).
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Patent number: 11833457Abstract: A support beam is provided for supporting an internal such as a structured or grid packing within a mass transfer column. The support beam has an elongated web and upper and lower open flanges respectively positioned at upper and lower edge portions of the web. Each of the upper and lower open flanges has reinforcement rails that extend along a longitudinal length of the web and are spaced from opposed first and second faces of the web by spacers to create open fluid flow channels between the reinforcement rails and the first and second faces of the web. The upper and lower open flanges strengthen the web against deflection while minimizing horizontal surfaces that may lead to accumulation and growth of solids that may interfere with fluid flow to and from the internal.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2022Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Koch-Glitsch, LPInventor: Darran Matthew Headley
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Publication number: 20230101452Abstract: A support beam is provided for supporting an internal such as a structured or grid packing within a mass transfer column. The support beam has an elongated web and upper and lower open flanges respectively positioned at upper and lower edge portions of the web. Each of the upper and lower open flanges has reinforcement rails that extend along a longitudinal length of the web and are spaced from opposed first and second faces of the web by spacers to create open fluid flow channels between the reinforcement rails and the first and second faces of the web. The upper and lower open flanges strengthen the web against deflection while minimizing horizontal surfaces that may lead to accumulation and growth of solids that may interfere with fluid flow to and from the internal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2022Publication date: March 30, 2023Inventor: Darran Matthew HEADLEY
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Patent number: 9909824Abstract: A liquid distributor is provided for receiving and distributing a liquid stream in a mass transfer column. The liquid distributor has a plurality of elongated primary troughs and a plurality of secondary troughs that are positioned adjacent the primary troughs at a location to receive at least some of the individual primary discharge streams from the primary troughs. Splash baffles are spaced a preselected distance from liquid discharge holes in the side walls of the secondary troughs to receive at least some of the individual secondary discharge streams and cause a lateral spreading thereof as the individual second discharge streams descend along the splash baffles and drip from lower edges thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2015Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: Koch-Glitsch, LPInventors: Izak Nieuwoudt, Darran Matthew Headley, Patrick K. Quotson
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Patent number: 9625221Abstract: A flow distributor for a liquid descending in a vertically elongated mass transfer column, a mass transfer column employing the same, and a method of treating a fluid stream in the mass transfer column is provided. The flow distributor includes a central distribution member for passing liquid to a plurality of outwardly extending side arm members, which, in turn, feed the liquid into a plurality of distribution troughs located below the elongated side members. The distribution troughs, which may be oriented substantially perpendicularly or substantially parallel to the elongated side members, include a bed of packing material disposed therein. Use of such distributors in vapor-liquid or liquid-liquid columns results in more uniform horizontal distribution of the liquid across the diameter of the column.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2014Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Koch-Glitsch, LPInventors: Darran Matthew Headley, Izak Nieuwoudt, Stephen Andrew Pile
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Patent number: 9295926Abstract: Cross flow trays are provided with a support system. The support system interconnects the upper cross flow tray to a downcomer of the lower cross flow tray to provide support for the upper tray. In some aspects, the support system may also interconnect the downcomer of the lower cross flow tray to an upper tray of an underlying pair, providing additional support for the assembly. Such tray assemblies may facilitate easier installation without impeding the performance of the column.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2013Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: Koch-Glitsch LPInventors: Izak Nieuwoudt, Darran Matthew Headley, David R. Ewy, Gary W. Gage
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Publication number: 20150330726Abstract: A liquid distributor is provided for receiving and distributing a liquid stream in a mass transfer column. The liquid distributor has a plurality of elongated primary troughs and a plurality of secondary troughs that are positioned adjacent the primary troughs at a location to receive at least some of the individual primary discharge streams from the primary troughs. Splash baffles are spaced a preselected distance from liquid discharge holes in the side walls of the secondary troughs to receive at least some of the individual secondary discharge streams and cause a lateral spreading thereof as the individual second discharge streams descend along the splash baffles and drip from lower edges thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2015Publication date: November 19, 2015Inventors: Izak Nieuwoudt, Darran Matthew Headley, Patrick K. Quotson
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Patent number: 9089787Abstract: A liquid distributor is provided for receiving and distributing a liquid stream in a mass transfer column. The liquid distributor has a plurality of elongated primary troughs and a plurality of secondary troughs that are positioned adjacent the primary troughs at a location to receive at least some of the individual primary discharge streams from the primary troughs. Splash baffles are spaced a preselected distance from liquid discharge holes in the side walls of the secondary troughs to receive at least some of the individual secondary discharge streams and cause a lateral spreading thereof as the individual second discharge streams descend along the splash baffles and drip from lower edges thereof.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2013Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: KOCH-GLITSCH, LPInventors: Izak Nieuwoudt, Darran Matthew Headley, Patrick K. Quotson
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Patent number: 8944418Abstract: Cross flow trays in a mass transfer column are provided with downcomers having one or more walls that extend from a tray deck of one the cross flow trays to an elevation below a tray deck of an underlying one of the cross flow trays. The downcomer walls are connected to and provide structural support for the tray decks of the cross flow trays.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2012Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Koch-Glitsch, LPInventors: Darran Matthew Headley, David R. Ewy, Gary W. Gage
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Publication number: 20140216690Abstract: A flow distributor for a liquid descending in a vertically elongated mass transfer column, a mass transfer column employing the same, and a method of treating a fluid stream in the mass transfer column is provided. The flow distributor includes a central distribution member for passing liquid to a plurality of outwardly extending side arm members, which, in turn, feed the liquid into a plurality of distribution troughs located below the elongated side members. The distribution troughs, which may be oriented substantially perpendicularly or substantially parallel to the elongated side members, include a bed of packing material disposed therein. Use of such distributors in vapor-liquid or liquid-liquid columns results in more uniform horizontal distribution of the liquid across the diameter of the column.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Koch-Glitsch, LPInventors: Darran Matthew Headley, Izak Nieuwoudt, Stephen Andrew Pile
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Publication number: 20140166110Abstract: A liquid distributor is provided for receiving and distributing a liquid stream in a mass transfer column. The liquid distributor has a plurality of elongated primary troughs and a plurality of secondary troughs that are positioned adjacent the primary troughs at a location to receive at least some of the individual primary discharge streams from the primary troughs. Splash baffles are spaced a preselected distance from liquid discharge holes in the side walls of the secondary troughs to receive at least some of the individual secondary discharge streams and cause a lateral spreading thereof as the individual second discharge streams descend along the splash baffles and drip from lower edges thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Koch-Glitsch, LPInventors: Izak Nieuwoudt, Darran Matthew Headley, Patrick K. Quotson
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Publication number: 20130234348Abstract: Cross flow trays are provided with a support system. The support system interconnects the upper cross flow tray to a downcomer of the lower cross flow tray to provide support for the upper tray. In some aspects, the support system may also interconnect the downcomer of the lower cross flow tray to an upper tray of an underlying pair, providing additional support for the assembly. Such tray assemblies may facilitate easier installation without impeding the performance of the column.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: KOCH-GLITSCH, LPInventors: Izak Nieuwoudt, Darran Matthew Headley, David R. Ewy, Gary W. Gage
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Patent number: 8485504Abstract: An elongated support beam is provided for supporting internals such as liquid collectors, liquid distributors, packing supports, or trays within a mass transfer column. The support beam is divided longitudinally into a lower beam segment and an upper beam segment that are joined together by a plurality of connectors at one or more longitudinally spaced-apart positions. The connectors serve to stiffen and resist lateral deflection of the lower and upper beam segments in relation to each other and to transfer the load carried by the upper beam segment to the lower beam segment or vice-versa. By dividing the support beam into lower and upper beam segments, each of the lower and upper beam segments can be passed through a manway opening in a shell of the mass transfer column prior to assembly of the support beam or following disassembly of the support beam within the mass transfer column.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2012Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Koch-Glitsch, LPInventors: Darran Matthew Headley, Billy Russ Unruh
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Patent number: 8317166Abstract: A liquid collection and distribution device is provided to support a bed of packing material and to collect liquid exiting the bed and redistribute it to an underlying bed of packing material with improved compositional and volumetric flow uniformity. The liquid collection and distribution device includes a liquid collector, a liquid distributor, and a lattice-type framework positioned between and supporting the liquid collector and the liquid distributor. In addition to supporting the liquid collector and liquid distributor, the framework has internal fluid passages that convey the liquid from the liquid collector to the liquid distributor while shielding the liquid from ascend vapor or gas flow.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2011Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Koch-Glitsch, LPInventors: Darran Matthew Headley, David Ray Ewy
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Publication number: 20120292791Abstract: Cross flow trays in a mass transfer column are provided with downcomers having one or more walls that extend from a tray deck of one the cross flow trays to an elevation below a tray deck of an underlying one of the cross flow trays. The downcomer walls are connected to and provide structural support for the tray decks of the cross flow trays.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2012Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: Koch-Glitsch, LPInventors: Darran Matthew Headley, David R. Ewy, Gary W. Gage
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Publication number: 20120228251Abstract: An elongated support beam is provided for supporting internals such as liquid collectors, liquid distributors, packing supports, or trays within a mass transfer column. The support beam is divided longitudinally into a lower beam segment and an upper beam segment that are joined together by a plurality of connectors at one or more longitudinally spaced-apart positions. The connectors serve to stiffen and resist lateral deflection of the lower and upper beam segments in relation to each other and to transfer the load carried by the upper beam segment to the lower beam segment or vice-versa. By dividing the support beam into lower and upper beam segments, each of the lower and upper beam segments can be passed through a manway opening in a shell of the mass transfer column prior to assembly of the support beam or following disassembly of the support beam within the mass transfer column.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2012Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: Koch-Glitsch, LPInventors: Darran Matthew Headley, Billy Russ Unruh
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Publication number: 20120111717Abstract: A liquid collection and distribution device is provided to support a bed of packing material and to collect liquid exiting the bed and redistribute it to an underlying bed of packing material with improved compositional and volumetric flow uniformity. The liquid collection and distribution device includes a liquid collector, a liquid distributor, and a lattice-type framework positioned between and supporting the liquid collector and the liquid distributor. In addition to supporting the liquid collector and liquid distributor, the framework has internal fluid passages that convey the liquid from the liquid collector to the liquid distributor while shielding the liquid from ascend vapor or gas flow.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2011Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: Koch-Glitsch, LPInventors: Darran Matthew Headley, David Ray Ewy