Patents by Inventor Erik M. Mortensen

Erik M. Mortensen 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: 4745943
    Abstract: A continuous flow steam condensate removal device includes a Venturi-type nozzle of relatively small diameter formed in an intermediate portion of a unitary body. With respect to the Venturi-type nozzle, the unitary body includes an upstream annular conically tapered entrance surface, a relatively long condensate collection passageway for forming a condensate steam seal, and a flow-reduction passageway. Downstream, the unitary body includes a condensate discharge-transition passageway and an enlarged-diameter frustoconical discharge passageway for flushing and maintaining a downstream condensate return line clear of debris.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1988
    Inventor: Erik M. Mortensen