Patents by Inventor Edward F. Kramer, Sr.

Edward F. Kramer, Sr. 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).

  • Multiple effect distillation method and apparatus
    Patent number: 4305790
    Abstract: The recovery of alcohol from fermentation liquors is accomplished by the evaporation of the liquor feed and simultaneous rectification of the volatile component. Evaporation of the liquor feed can be accomplished by a single flash evaporation or multiple effect evaporation combined with the flash evaporation in which the flash evaporator is one effect of the multiple effect evaporator. A concentrated alcohol component is recovered along with a concentrated residue useful as a fertilizer or animal feed supplement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1980
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1981
    Inventor: Edward F. Kramer, Sr.