Patents by Inventor John R. Cox

John R. Cox 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).

  • Toroidal vessel for uniform, plug-flow fluid distribution applications
    Patent number: 6994111
    Abstract: The present invention is an improved vessel body for use in uniform plug-flow fluid applications, such as chromatography and adsorption bed processes. The improved vessel is toroidal shaped and allows for a simpler distribution and collection system, which is likewise claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Amalgamated Research, Inc.
    Inventor: John R. Cox
  • Toroidal vessel for uniform, plug-flow fluid distribution applications
    Publication number: 20030132145
    Abstract: The present invention is an improved vessel body for use in uniform plug-flow fluid applications, such as chromatography and adsorption bed processes. The improved vessel is toroidal shaped and allows for a simpler distribution and collection system, which is likewise claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Inventor: John R. Cox
  • Liquid transfer manifold system for maintaining plug flow
    Patent number: 4999102
    Abstract: A manifold system is constructed for evenly distributing a liquid to, and/or evenly collecting a liquid from, a cell of a separator system. The flow paths between the manifold inlet(s) and manifold outlet(s) are all approximately hydraulically identical in numbers, types, and dimensions of flow components, such that: (a) the flow rates to/from each of multiple inlets/outlets is equivalent, even with changes in overall pressure drop or flow rate, and (b) the time required for liquid to traverse each of the manifold flow paths is approximately identical, enabling plug flow through the cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1991
    Assignee: The Amalgamated Sugar Company
    Inventors: John R. Cox, Edward G. Bulgin