Patents by Inventor Loran Novacek

Loran Novacek 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).

  • Exhaust catalyst pre-heating system and method
    Patent number: 8632741
    Abstract: A system and method according to which exhaust is directed from a stationary exhaust source and through a burner, and a combustible fluid is vented from at least one combustible fluid source other than the stationary exhaust source. The combustible fluid is captured and directed to flow from the combustible fluid source and towards the burner, and at least air is mixed with the captured combustible fluid to form a mixture. The mixture is introduced into the burner and burned therein to thereby pre-heat the exhaust flowing therethrough. The pre-heated exhaust contacts a catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Dresser-Rand Company
    Inventors: Jon K. Tice, Loran Novacek
  • EXHAUST CATALYST PRE-HEATING SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20130047586
    Abstract: A system and method according to which exhaust is directed from a stationary exhaust source and through a burner, and a combustible fluid is vented from at least one combustible fluid source other than the stationary exhaust source. The combustible fluid is captured and directed to flow from the combustible fluid source and towards the burner, and at least air is mixed the captured combustible fluid to form a mixture. The mixture is introduced into the burner and burned therein to thereby pre-heat the exhaust flowing therethrough. The pre-heated exhaust contacts a catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: DRESSER-RAND COMPANY
    Inventors: Jon K. Tice, Loran Novacek