Patents by Inventor Max H. Howie

Max H. Howie 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).

  • IMPELLER, A DIFFUSER AND AN ARRANGEMENT USING SUCH IMPELLER AND DIFFUSER IN A FLOTATION TANK
    Publication number: 20220347635
    Abstract: An impeller and a diffusor is provided which are configured to be used in a flotation tank to enhance mixing of gas and slurry. The impeller comprises two opposing inlet ends and the diffusor comprises two opposing inlet mouths. The impeller is configured, when arranged inside the diffusor, to pump a bi-directional axial flow of slurry into the diffusor. Further, an arrangement using such diffusor and impeller for the use in a flotation tank to enhance mixing of gas and slurry is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Applicant: Metso Outotec Finland Oy
    Inventors: James Humphris, Björn Nilsson, Max H. Howie