Patents by Inventor Judson W. Virden, Jr.

Judson W. Virden, Jr. 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).

  • Method and apparatus for chemically altering fluids in continuous flow
    Patent number: 5254231
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a continuous flow fluid reactor for chemically altering fluids. The reactor operates on standard frequency (50 to 60 Hz) electricity. The fluid reactor contains particles that are energized by the electricity to form a corona throughout the volume of the reactor and subsequently a non-equilibrium plasma that interacts with the fluid. Particles may form a fixed bed or a fluid bed. Electricity may be provided through electrodes or through an inductive coil. Fluids include gases containing exhaust products and organic fuels requiring oxidation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1993
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: William O. Heath, Judson W. Virden, Jr., R. L. Richardson, Theresa M. Bergsman