Patents by Inventor Michael D. Thiel

Michael D. Thiel 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).

  • Apparatus and method for collecting particulates by electrostatic precipitation
    Patent number: 5183480
    Abstract: An electrostatic precipitator apparatus and method which minimizes reentrainment of collected particles during their removal from the collecting electrode by use of a collecting system including concentric semi-tubes which are configurable from a position exposed to gas flow to one protected therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1993
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corporation
    Inventors: Michael F. Raterman, Michael D. Thiel