Patents by Inventor John H. Shaffeer

John H. Shaffeer 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).

  • Salt handling apparatus for a hypochlorous acid reactor
    Patent number: 5106591
    Abstract: An elongated, generally vertically extending reactor vessel for the production of hypochlorous acid by the mixing and reaction of a liquid alkali metal hydroxide and a gaseous halogen is provided with solids discharge handling apparatus connected to the bottom to remove the solid by-product. The discharge handling apparatus uses the solids to effect a seal to prevent the intrusion of outside air into the reactor and the escape of halogen and product gas to the outside atmosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1992
    Assignee: Olin Corporation
    Inventors: Garland E. Hilliard, James K. Melton, John H. Shaffeer, Jerry R. Johanson