Patents by Inventor John E. Leibrock

John E. Leibrock 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).

  • Application of water to particulate matter in a gas stream to facilitate separation of the same
    Patent number: 4728347
    Abstract: The removal of particulate matter from a gas stream through the use of a separator in which the weight of the particulate matter aids in its separation can be improved by wetting the particulate matter. Preferably the gas stream is caused to flow under turbulent conditions through a restricted portion of the apparatus used while streams of water are directed into the gas mixture being treated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 1, 1988
    Assignee: Excel-Mineral Company, Inc.
    Inventors: John E. Leibrock, Willie F. Rutledge