Patents by Inventor Kirk Fredrick Larson

Kirk Fredrick Larson 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).

  • Bolted collector for vapor liquid contacting vessel
    Patent number: 6749182
    Abstract: A liquid collector for use in a vapor liquid contacting vessel such as a distillation column having bolted or otherwise fastened components wherein liquid leakage is ameliorated by a collector tray divided into three overlapping levels including a center sump, deck plates and riser hats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: Praxair Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Kirk Fredrick Larson, Brian Kenneth Bodkin
  • BOLTED COLLECTOR FOR VAPOR LIQUID CONTACTING VESSEL
    Publication number: 20040099969
    Abstract: A liquid collector for use in a vapor liquid contacting vessel such as a distillation column having bolted or otherwise fastened components wherein liquid leakage is ameliorated by a collector tray divided into three overlapping levels comprising a center sump, deck plates and riser hats.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2002
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Inventors: Kirk Fredrick Larson, Brian Kenneth Bodkin