Patents by Inventor Robert D. Cichy

Robert D. Cichy 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).

  • Magnetic mixer
    Patent number: 3995835
    Abstract: An inline magnetic mixer for flowing fluids. A magnetic particle is contained within a flow tube through which a fluid passes. A coil made of electrically conductive material is positioned in close proximity to the flow tube and outside the flow tube. A low voltage, oscillating electrical supply energizes the coil. This sets up an oscillating magnetic field within the flow tube which causes the magnetic particle to oscillate longitudinally within the flow tube, thereby mixing the fluid stream passing through the flow tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1974
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1976
    Assignee: Owens-Illinois, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Cichy, Anthony P. Schmid, Barry Watson