Patents by Inventor Donald E. Petersen

Donald E. Petersen 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).

  • Patent number: 5402947
    Abstract: A new and improved media granulation apparatus includes a cyclone chamber assembly which includes an outer wall, a plurality of vortex controller assemblies connected to the outer wall, and an inner wall. A first conduit is connected to the inlet of the cyclone chamber assembly. A blower assembly is connected to the first conduit, for creating a cyclone flow within the cyclone chamber assembly, and a media feed assembly is connected to the first conduit for supplying media to be ground to the cyclone chamber assembly. The respective vortex controller assemblies include a vortex control element which is substantially cylindrical, e.g. D-shaped, in cross-section and a pivot for connecting one end of the vortex control element to the outer wall. A slot-riding connector is connected to the vortex control element for riding in an arced slot in the outer wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 4, 1995
    Inventor: Donald E. Petersen