Patents by Inventor Thomas Rice

Thomas Rice 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).

  • Filtration systems
    Patent number: 4737175
    Abstract: A filtration system for extracting solids from a gas includes a separator having an inlet section and an expansion chamber. A filter is located in an upper portion of the expansion chamber. Two hingedly interconnected plate sections extend from the inlet section to the expansion chamber to control the convergence of the passage for gas in the inlet section and the divergence of the passage for gas in the expansion chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1988
    Assignee: Airmat Systems Limited
    Inventor: Thomas Rice