Patents by Inventor Michael J. Clark

Michael J. Clark 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).

  • Separation process
    Patent number: 4115080
    Abstract: A method for separating contaminants from steam is disclosed. The method comprises conveying water at the saturation temperature of the contaminated steam into an enclosed treatment scrubber containing a plurality of baffles. The water is continuously passed through the baffles at a predetermined velocity. Contaminated steam is counter-currently passed upward through the baffles to contact at least a portion of the contaminants with at least a portion of the water. Water, contaminants, and steam are recovered from the scrubber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1978
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Clark, Howard L. Rohrmoser