Patents by Inventor Thomas T. Shimazaki

Thomas T. Shimazaki 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).

  • Direct contact multi-stage flash desalination
    Patent number: 3948734
    Abstract: A multi-stage flash, direct contact condensation method and apparatus for purifying brine is disclosed which eliminates costly apparatus previously required while maintaining adequate volume to efficiently produce potable water by use of gravity fed sprays of condensate upon which previously flashed steam is allowed to condense.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1974
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1976
    Assignee: The United Sates of America as represented by the Secretary of the Interior
    Inventors: Arthur L. Kohl, Thomas T. Shimazaki, William B. Suratt