Patents by Inventor Peter John Noble

Peter John Noble 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).

  • Evaporative concentration of clay slurries
    Patent number: 5730836
    Abstract: A method for concentrating a clay slurry by subjecting the slurry to indirect heat exchange within a heat exchanger to elevate the temperature of the slurry while specifically suppressing boiling of the liquid within the heat exchanger. The heated slurry is subsequently subjected to a rapid pressure reduction which causes flash evaporation of part of the liquid. The rapid pressure reduction can occur in a separation vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1998
    Assignee: Comalco Aluminium Limited
    Inventors: Christopher Roy Greig, Peter James Tait, Peter John Noble