Patents by Inventor Kevin Hodgson

Kevin Hodgson 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).

  • Vibrational separation of particles from viscous materials
    Patent number: 8246841
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for the separation of solids from a semi-solid viscous mass, the method comprising treating a solids-containing semi-solid viscous mass in an apparatus comprising a separating member incorporating a substantially flat solid surface and a supporting member, wherein the separating member is adapted to selectively impart directional momentum to the solids, thereby facilitating separation of the solids from the semi-solid viscous mass. Preferably the separating member comprises a substantially flat solid surface adapted for vibrational motion, the vibrational motion causing the solids material to be displaced from the remainder of the semi-solid viscous mass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: British Nuclear Fuels PLC
    Inventor: Kevin Hodgson
  • SEPARATION METHOD
    Publication number: 20100314332
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for the separation of solids from a semi-solid viscous mass, the method comprising treating a solids-containing semi-solid viscous mass in an apparatus comprising a separating member incorporating a substantially flat solid surface and a supporting member, wherein the separating member is adapted to selectively impart directional momentum to the solids, thereby facilitating separation of the solids from the semi-solid viscous mass. Preferably the separating member comprises a substantially flat solid surface adapted for vibrational motion, the vibrational motion causing the solids material to be displaced from the remainder of the semi-solid viscous mass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: BRITISH NUCLEAR FUELS PLC
    Inventor: Kevin Hodgson
  • SEPARATION METHOD
    Publication number: 20090230062
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for the separation of solids from a semi-solid viscous mass, the method comprising treating a solids-containing semi-solid viscous mass in an apparatus comprising a separating member incorporating a substantially flat solid surface and a supporting member, wherein the separating member is adapted to selectively impart directional momentum to the solids, thereby facilitating separation of the solids from the semi-solid viscous mass. Preferably the separating member comprises a substantially flat solid surface adapted for vibrational motion, the vibrational motion causing the solids material to be displaced from the remainder of the semi-solid viscous mass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Inventor: Kevin Hodgson