Patents by Inventor James H. Vason

James H. Vason 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).

  • Refuse sterilization system
    Patent number: 5431878
    Abstract: Refuse is sterilized by a system in which refuse is placed into a dumpster, the dumpster having an injection manifold adjacent to the bottom. The dumpster is placed into an autoclave, and steam enters the autoclave and is directed through the injection manifold so that all the steam passes through the refuse. The pressure within the autoclave is controlled to remain relatively low, around 20 psi, and the steam is continued until the temperature is at least 212.degree. F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1995
    Assignee: Atlanta International Waste, Inc.
    Inventors: James H. Vason, Donald Tuel