Patents by Inventor Eugene R. Hendrix

Eugene R. Hendrix 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).

  • Liquid degasser with self-clearing exhaust orifice
    Patent number: 4367078
    Abstract: A centrifugal (cyclone) separator for extracting entrained gas from a liquid. The axially aligned gas exhaust orifice at the end of the separator is protected by a screen or filter which intercepts and filters out incidental debris. The structure carrying the screen is mounted for rotation about the separator axis and carries vanes which extend into the swirling liquid to rotate the screen responsive to liquid flow to clear the screen with a centrifugal action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1981
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1983
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Eugene R. Hendrix