Patents by Inventor Michael C. Mai

Michael C. Mai 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).

  • Hydrocyclone having a high efficiency area to volume ratio
    Patent number: 5071556
    Abstract: A high efficiency hydrocyclone for separating a dispersed liquid phase from a continuous liquid phase in a mixture includes a separation chamber having an effective separation portion L.sub.e that begins where the slope or curve of the portion is less than 2.degree.. The area to volume ratio of this effective portion L.sub.e falls within certain limits which promote more efficient separation, particularly of smaller droplet sizes of the dispersed phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1991
    Assignee: Conoco Specialty Products Inc.
    Inventors: Charles M. Kalnins, Michael C. Mai