By Tube (i.e., Pipe) Patents (Class 219/629)
  • Patent number: 11950348
    Abstract: A vapor delivery device includes an induction coil system. The induction coil system can include a coiled fluid tube, a coiled wire, a capsule between the coiled fluid tube and the wire, and a cooling fluid supply configured to force a cooling fluid through the capsule across the coiled wire. The induction coil system can include a closed loop ferrite core, a wire coiled around a first portion of the ferrite core, and a fluid tube coiled around a second portion of the ferrite core. A wire coil can be contained in a cartridge system removably coupleable to a disposable vapor delivery device. The system can include a fluid flow controller and induction power regulation to maintain a specific operating pressure range for vapor within a uterus or other bodily cavity, tract, or duct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Aegea Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Van Zandt Moyer, Uriel Hiram Chee, Torrey Pine Smith, Hugh Edward Magen, Darin Charles Gittings
  • Patent number: 11441783
    Abstract: An induction heating type cooktop includes a case, a cover plate that is coupled to an upper end of the case and that includes an upper plate configured to seat an object on an upper surface of the upper plate, a working coil disposed in the case and configured to heat the object, a thin film attached on the upper plate, and a thermal insulating member disposed vertically between a lower surface of the upper plate and the working coil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Wontae Kim, Seongho Son, Jaekyung Yang, Yongsoo Lee, Hyunwoo Jun
  • Patent number: 11333351
    Abstract: The present invention is intended to prevent lifetime degradation of a conductor tube by reducing heat deterioration at output ports of the conductor tube. A superheated steam generator generates superheated steam by heating steam flowing through a spirally wound cylindrical conductor tube. The conductor tube is axially short-circuited and subjected to induction heating by a magnetic flux generation mechanism disposed on one or both of inner and outer sides of the conductor tube. Output ports of the conductor tube are disposed at axial midportions of the conductor tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: TOKUDEN CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Toru Tonomura, Yasuhiro Fujimoto
  • Patent number: 11009468
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for applying RF energy to determine a processing state of an object placed in a cavity, during processing of the object. The method includes applying RF energy to the object during the processing via at least one radiating element, receiving RF feedback from in or around the cavity, said RF feedback being indicative of a dielectric response of the cavity and/or the object to electromagnetic (EM) fields excited in the cavity, mathematically manipulating the RF feedback to obtain computed RF feedback, determining one or more processing states of the object based on a correlation between the computed RF feedback and the one or more processing states of the object, and monitoring the computed RF feedback during the applying to monitor the one or more processing states of the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: GOJI LIMITED
    Inventors: Yuval Ben Haim, Sharon Hadad, Avner Libman, Igal Yaari, Maksim Berezin, Elliad Silcoff, Amichai Ron
  • Patent number: 10834932
    Abstract: A system for measuring smoke absorption into food products includes a surrogate that reacts to a presence of smoke in air ambient to the surrogate and the food products; and the surrogate is configured to change a state after an exposure to the smoke for a time sufficient to effect a predetermined amount of smoke absorption by a selected food product. A method of making the system for measuring smoke absorption into food products includes placing the surrogate in air ambient to the surrogate in a smokehouse where the food products are to be smoked, configuring the surrogate to change a state after an exposure to the smoke for a time sufficient to effect a predetermined amount of smoke absorption by the food products; and measuring the change of state of the surrogate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: SUGAR CREEK PACKING CO.
    Inventors: Robert E. Hanson, David Martin Phinney, Joelle Hemmelgarn, Jacquelyn Blanchard, Matthew Wesley, Matthew Tripp, Alex Gutkoski, Mitch Wiles
  • Patent number: 10645762
    Abstract: An inductive nozzle heating assembly for an additive manufacturing system, comprises a rod shaped nozzle body of electrically conductive material provided with a passageway extending from an inlet end to an outlet end of the rod shaped nozzle body for dispensing an extrudable material. An induction coil unit is provided for magnetic engagement with the rod shaped nozzle body to allow heating thereof, wherein the induction coil unit encloses at least in part the rod shaped nozzle body. The induction coil unit and rod shaped nozzle body are spaced apart and separated by a minimum distance (Lg) larger than zero, and the rod shaped nozzle body comprises a heating piece having a predetermined Curie temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Ultimaker B.V.
    Inventors: Martijn Elserman, Johan Andreas Versteegh, Erik van der Zalm
  • Patent number: 10063086
    Abstract: A portable power charging kit includes a portable power charging unit comprising a charger housing and a unit of clothing adapted for receiving the portable power charging unit and for aligning the portable power charging unit to an electronic device to be recharged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: HALO INTERNATIONAL SEZC LTD.
    Inventors: Garold C. Miller, Nathan Daniel Weinstein
  • Publication number: 20150122802
    Abstract: A method is provided for the pyrolysis or thermolysis of a fluid or fluidized starting material in a tube bundle reactor including a plurality of heatable reactor tubes. The method includes feeding the starting material to the tube bundle reactor at one end by at least one supply line; wherein the supply line has several pressure reduction units which enable a positive pressure before the starting material is introduced into individual reactor tubes of the tube bundle reactor and a negative pressure inside the reactor tubes. The pressure reduction units control a substantially equal inflow of the starting material into individual reactor tubes and the reactor tubes are heated to a decomposition temperature of the starting material in at least one primary section. The starting material is pyrolyzed or thermolyzed and a pyrolysis or thermolysis product is obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Stefan Zikeli, Friedrich Ecker
  • Patent number: 8953932
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for altering the temperature of a liquid, comprising: a pipe having a first end for receiving a liquid and a second end for discharging the liquid; and a thermal element for altering the temperature of the liquid, wherein the thermal element is located in the pipe such that the volume available for the liquid within the pipe is in the range 0 to 20% of the pipe volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Inventor: Michael Karl William Hughes
  • Patent number: 8943705
    Abstract: A method for heating an object having a variable weight that includes a medium is provided. The method comprises: (A) placing the object having the variable weight including medium into an enclosure; (B) initiating a heating process by subjecting medium including the object having the variable weight to a variable AC electrical field; and (C) controlling the heating process. The object has substantially absorbed medium in a first “cool” state and therefore includes a maximum weight in the first “cool” state due to absorption of medium. The object is substantially free from medium in a second “heated” state due to substantial release of medium from the object, wherein the released medium is evaporated during the heating process. The heating process is completed when the object is substantially transitioned into the second “heated” state. The method further comprises using an air flow having an ambient temperature inside the enclosure to carry away the evaporated medium from the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Cool Dry LLC
    Inventors: David S. Wisherd, John A. Eisenberg, Pablo E. D'Anna
  • Publication number: 20140374408
    Abstract: A heat exchanger device for a heater a motor vehicle, having a housing with at least one fluid channel disposed therein, with a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, an element generating an alternating magnetic field, and at least one, preferably metallic, flat heating element around which a fluid can flow on one or both sides, whereby at least one further flat heating element is provided, which is configured to divide the at least one fluid channel into subchannels. A heater with a heat exchanger device is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Wolfgang SEEWALD, Karl-Gerd KRUMBACH, Michael KOHL
  • Publication number: 20140374409
    Abstract: A heater with a housing with a fluid channel, disposed therein, with a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, whereby a coil, which generates an alternating magnetic field and is separated sealed from the fluid channel by a coil housing, is provided in the housing, whereby furthermore at least one metallic flat heating element is provided, which can be heated by the alternating magnetic field. The at least one flat heating element is disposed in the fluid channel, whereby the fluid channel is divided at least into a first channel and a second channel. Walls bounding the channels are formed by the coil housing and/or by a flat heating element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Wolfgang SEEWALD, Karl-Gerd KRUMBACH, Michael KOHL, Matthias STALLEIN, Lars HEEPER, Karsten MARQUAS
  • Patent number: 8803044
    Abstract: A dialysis fluid heating system includes a plurality of conductive tubes; first and second end caps located at first and second ends of the tubes, respectively, the first end cap including a dialysis fluid inlet and a dialysis fluid outlet, the end caps and the tubes configured such that dialysis fluid can flow from the fluid inlet of the first end cap, through at least one first tube to the second end cap, and through at least one second tube back to the first end cap; a conductive wire wound around an outside of the conductive tubes; and electronics configured to supply power to the conductive wire, the wire forming a primary coil of a transformer, the tubes forming a secondary coil of the transformer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignees: Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare S.A.
    Inventors: Richard E. Kienman, Dan Roush, John E. Steck, James S. Slepicka, Atif M. Yardimci, Gideon Hecht, Jennifer S. Lindsay, George F. Bobart, Donald D. Busby, William Chan, Yuanpang S. Ding, Amy L. Twining, Douglas W. Reitz, Andrey Kopychev, Mehmet B. Ozer, Brian C. Lauman
  • Patent number: 8796601
    Abstract: In an induction heater, preheated, pressurized air is further heated in the heating cabinet and also drawn into the coil tube via a suction fan. The simultaneous pulling and pushing of the twice-heated air through the tube provides superior air flow to pick up more moisture from the can ends being dried. The tube ends rest on upwardly concave collars and are held in place by gravity, with a single screw acting as a stop above to prevent upward movement. Removal requires only removing the single screw at each end then lifting the tube straight up out of the cabinet, which is facilitated by providing a hinged cover on the cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Nordson Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy E. Wilson, Howard Podolny, Raymond J. Baxter
  • Publication number: 20140027444
    Abstract: The invention relates to a heating device having a housing and having a fluid duct which is arranged in said housing and which has a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, wherein, in the housing, there is provided an element which generates an alternating magnetic field and which is separated from the fluid duct in a sealed manner by at least one wall, wherein furthermore, at least one metallic areal heating element is provided which can be heated by the alternating magnetic field, wherein the at least one areal heating element is arranged in the fluid duct.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicants: Behr GmbH & Co., KG, Behr-Hella Thermocontrol GmbH, Behr France Rouffach SAS
    Inventors: Michael KOHL, Karl-Gerd KRUMBACH, Karl LOCHMAHR, Wolfgang SEEWALD, Olivier SCHUNCK, Dirk NAGEL, Lars HEEPER, Matthias STALLEIN, Michael STEINKAMP, Karsten MARQUAS, Volker DICKE
  • Patent number: 8526801
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a line connector for media lines, consisting of a connector piece with at least one junction portion for junction connection to a media line or to an assembly and with a transitional portion contiguous to the junction portion and having a flow duct. In this case, at least in the region of the transitional portion, electrical heating means are provided in an arrangement at least partially surrounding the flow duct. Furthermore, the invention relates to a ready-made media line consisting of a pipeline with a heating conductor arranged on the circumference and with a heatable line connector fastened at least to one pipeline end of the media line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: VOSS Automotive GmbH
    Inventors: Olav Borgmeier, Eduard Brück, Erb Ulrich, Reiner Gründel, Martin Lechner, Frank Peters, Sascha Rosenfeldt, Otfried Schwarzkopf, Ahmet Gündüz, Marco Isenburg
  • Publication number: 20130133579
    Abstract: An embodiment of this invention provides a gas preheating system for heating one or more gases used in a chemical vapor deposition. The preheating system comprises a heating module and a delivery module. The delivery module is used for passing the one or more gases, and the heating module is configured to heat the one or more gases indirectly via the delivery module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: PINECONE MATERIAL INC.
    Inventors: Cheng Chia FANG, Heng LIU
  • Patent number: 8450666
    Abstract: A water boiling device includes a heat tank unit received in a machine body, a high frequency induction heater, and a heat pipe unit. The heat tank unit includes first and second heating tanks in communication with each other. Outside water can flow into the first and second heating tanks. The high frequency induction heater includes a heat pipe induction coil and first and second induction coils. The heat pipe unit includes first and second heating pipes. An upper section of each heating pipe is received in one of the heating tanks, and a lower section of each heating pipe extends out of the heating tanks and is inserted into the heat pipe induction coil. The first and second heating tanks will heat up to heat the water in the first and second heating tanks when a high frequency current is passed through the heat pipe induction coil and first and second induction coils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Inventors: Shun-Chi Yang, Mao-Hsiung Yang, Tsung-Chuan Yang, Fang-Ming Wu, Cheng-Yen Wu
  • Patent number: 8414278
    Abstract: A tire vulcanizer used for vulcanizing a raw tire and includes a mold for removably housing the raw tire; a medium path which is connected to the inner space of the raw tire housed in the mold and through which a heating and pressurizing medium for vulcanizing the raw tire flows; and a heating unit, provided to the medium path, for controlling the temperature of the heating and pressurizing medium flowing through the medium path. The heating unit includes a heated body internally provided with a flow channel through which the heating and pressurizing medium flows, and an induction heating unit for heating the heated body through electromagnetic induction so as to heat the heating and pressurizing medium flowing through the flow channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Kobe Steel, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kazuto Okada, Masatake Toshima, Tomomichi Murata, Yasuhiko Fujieda
  • Publication number: 20120233978
    Abstract: A method for assembling a combined cycle power generation system includes coupling a gas turbine in flow communication with a heat recovery steam generator (HRSG). The method also includes coupling a steam turbine in flow communication with the HRSG via at least one steam conduit. The method further includes coupling at least one heating element to a portion of the at least one steam conduit. The method also includes operatively coupling at least one controller to the at least one heating element. The method further includes programming the at least one controller to vary a rate of temperature change in the portion of the at least one steam conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventors: Rahul Chillar, David L. Rogers, Vijay Nenmeni, Julio Mestroni
  • Patent number: 8269153
    Abstract: A water boiler includes a water storage tank, a heater, and a heat pipe unit. The water storage tank includes a heating room, an outer water storage room, and an inner water storage room between the heating room and the outer water storage room in a radial direction. Outside water flows from an inlet pipe to the outer water storage room, and water in the outer water storage room flows into the inner water storage room and the heating room for storage. The heater includes an induction coil. The heat pipe unit includes a plurality of heat-transfer pipes. An upper segment of each heat-transfer pipe is arranged in the heating room, while a lower segment of each heat-transfer pipe is received in the induction coil. When the induction coil turns ON, the heat-transfer pipes are heated to heat the water in the heating room.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Inventors: Shun-Chi Yang, Mao-Hsiung Yang, Tsung-Chuan Yang, Fang-Ming Wu, Cheng-Yen Wu
  • Patent number: 8266819
    Abstract: An air drying system for use in a concentrated solar power generation system using a fluid heat transfer medium includes a first vent pipe and a first desiccant pack. The first vent pipe extends from the concentrated solar power generation system and includes a first inlet open to ambient air, and a first outlet open to an interior of the solar power generation system in fluid communication with the fluid heat transfer medium. The first desiccant pack is positioned within the first vent pipe between the first inlet and first outlet and is positioned to reduce moisture content of ambient air flowing into the first vent pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew J. Zillmer, Daniel P. Cap
  • Patent number: 8258445
    Abstract: In an induction heater, preheated, pressurized air is further heated in the heating cabinet and also drawn into the coil tube via a suction fan. The simultaneous pulling and pushing of the twice-heated air through the tube provides superior air flow to pick up more moisture from the can ends being dried. The tube ends rest on upwardly concave collars and are held in place by gravity, with a single screw acting as a stop above to prevent upward movement. Removal requires only removing the single screw at each end then lifting the tube straight up out of the cabinet, which is facilitated by providing a hinged cover on the cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Nordson Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy E. Wilson, Howard Podolny, Raymond J. Baxter
  • Publication number: 20120138598
    Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus including an induction device (110) for heating water in a channel and supplied by a high-frequency generator (113), and an electromagnetic scale-preventative device (120) upstream from the heating circuit (110) and powered by a frequency generator (113). A channel sensor (130) detects a request for water and a control circuit (150) receives the water request signal (Sec) from the sensor (130) so as to control the operation of the heating circuit (110) and of the scale-preventative device (120), adjusting the power thereof in order to adjust the temperature and to stop the operation thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventor: Dominique Akel
  • Publication number: 20120031896
    Abstract: An apparatus for efficient heating liquids or gases comprising of a transformer having a primary and secondary winding wherein the secondary winding forms a shorted heating element permitting liquid or gas to pass therethrough, wherein the liquid or gas is heated and heat transfer may be optionally facilitated through use of disc filters disposed within said heating element promoting turbulent flow which aids in mixing and more efficient thermal transfer. In an alternative embodiment, the heating element is not the secondary winding but another portion of the circuit on the alienation side of the transformer. The heating element may be comprised of a variety of sizes, shapes, and materials. In an alternative embodiment, the alienation side of the transformer may have a reverse winding which cancels reactive currents generated in the secondary winding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventor: Hidetaka AZUMA
  • Publication number: 20110167855
    Abstract: A refrigerant heating apparatus assembly includes a copper inner pipe inserted into a magnetic outer pipe and an induction heating coil. The copper inner pipe is expanded such that an outer diameter of the copper inner pipe enlarges and thereby is mated to an interior of the magnetic outer pipe. The copper inner pipe is configured to form part of a refrigerant piping of a refrigerant circuit. The induction heating coil is mounted to an outer circumference of the magnetic outer pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2009
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventor: Masahiro Wakashima
  • Publication number: 20110163087
    Abstract: An electromagnetic induction heating unit is configured to heat at least one of a refrigerant tube and a member in thermal contact with a refrigerant that flows through the refrigerant tube. The electromagnetic induction heating unit includes a coil disposed in a vicinity of the refrigerant tube and a tube temperature detector in contact with an external surface of the refrigerant tube. A surface of the tube temperature detector in contact with the refrigerant tube has substantially the same shape as a contacted portion of the external surface of the refrigerant tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2009
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Masahiro Wakashima, Satoshi Asada
  • Publication number: 20100213190
    Abstract: A flow-through heater (1) provided with a channel (2) for guiding a liquid to be heated. The flow-through heater (1) comprises a ferromagnetic wall (5) encasing an induction coil (4) for heating at least a wall portion of the ferromagnetic wall (5), wherein the channel (2) extends along said wall portion. In this construction, no additional electromagnetic shield is required.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2008
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.
    Inventors: Andries Bron, Klaas Kooijker
  • Patent number: 7731689
    Abstract: A medical fluid machine includes (i) a pump that pumps a medical fluid and (ii) a heater that heats the medical fluid, the heater including an electrically insulative housing, at least one flat sheet of electrically conductive material suitable for contacting the medical fluid, the sheet disposed within the insulative housing, the sheet defining a flow path for the medical fluid in which the medical fluid changes direction at least one time, a primary coil of a transformer located outside the insulative housing, the primary coil configured to induce a current into the at least one conductive sheet, creating heat that may be transferred to the medical fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignees: Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare S.A.
    Inventors: Michael R. Prisco, Yuanpang S. Ding, Tan-Cheng Chou, Tom Johnson
  • Patent number: 7717143
    Abstract: A compressed gas storage tank that has particular application for storing hydrogen for a fuel cell system. The compressed gas tank includes a cylindrical adapter and valve through which the hydrogen is removed from the tank. A low cost generator is positioned in the tank and has a rotating element positioned in a channel extending through the adapter. As hydrogen is removed from the tank, the mass flow of the hydrogen causes the rotating element to rotate which causes the generator to generate electricity. One or more resistive heating element are positioned in the adapter, preferably proximate to tank seals, that receive an electrical current from the generator that heats the resistive heating element and the adapter to increase the temperature of the adapter and the hydrogen being removed from the tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
    Inventor: Josef Kallo
  • Patent number: 7592572
    Abstract: A cartridge heater, especially a compressed cartridge heater (1) has at least one heating coil (8, 9), which is arranged exposed in a metallic tubular body (2) and is embedded in a granulated insulating material. The ends of heating coil portions (8, 9) are provided with terminals (7) projecting from the tubular body (2). To make it possible to manufacture such a cartridge heater with minimal effort in terms of labor and material, a flat insulating plate (10) coordinated in its width with the internal diameter of the tubular body (2) is provided as the carrier. The heating coils (8, 9) extend along the two flat sides of the insulating plate (10) and the two heating coils (8, 9) are connected to one another by a coil section (12, 12?), which is led around a deflecting edge (27) of the insulating plate (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Türk + Hillinger GmbH
    Inventor: Andreas Schlipf
  • Publication number: 20090166352
    Abstract: An apparatus for efficient heating liquids or gases comprising of a transformer having a primary and secondary winding wherein the secondary winding forms a shorted heating element having a resistance in the range of 1.6730 ??·cm to 185??·cm, permitting liquid or gas to pass therethrough, whereby the liquid or gas is heated and heat transfer may be optionally facilitated through use of disc filters disposed within said heating element promoting turbulent flow which aids in mixing and more efficient thermal transfer. In an alternative embodiment, the heating element is not the secondary winding but another portion of the circuit on the alienation side of the transformer. The heating element may be comprised of a variety of sizes, shapes, and materials. In an alternative embodiment, the alienation side of the transformer may have a reverse winding which cancels reactive currents generated in the secondary winding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventor: Hidetaka Azuma
  • Publication number: 20080302786
    Abstract: In an induction heater, preheated, pressurized air is further heated in the heating cabinet and also drawn into the coil tube via a suction fan. The simultaneous pulling and pushing of the twice-heated air through the tube provides superior air flow to pick up more moisture from the can ends being dried. The tube ends rest on upwardly concave collars and are held in place by gravity, with a single screw acting as a stop above to prevent upward movement. Removal requires only removing the single screw at each end then lifting the tube straight up out of the cabinet, which is facilitated by providing a hinged cover on the cabinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: NORDSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Timothy E. Wilson, Howard Podolny, Raymond J. Baxter
  • Patent number: 7432480
    Abstract: In an induction heater, preheated, pressurized air is further heated in the heating cabinet and also drawn into the coil tube via a suction fan. The simultaneous pulling and pushing of the twice-heated air through the tube provides superior air flow to pick up more moisture from the can ends being dried. The tube ends rest on upwardly concave collars and are held in place by gravity, with a single screw acting as a stop above to prevent upward movement. Removal requires only removing the single screw at each end then lifting the tube straight up out of the cabinet, which is facilitated by providing a hinged cover on the cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Nordson Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy E. Wilson, Howard Podolny, Raymond J. Baxter
  • Patent number: 7372007
    Abstract: An electrical heater bundle has heater elements, each including a metal tube, an electrical resistance coil within the tube, a conductor pin connected to the coil and protruding from an end of the tube, and an electrical insulation powder surrounding the coil within the tube. A conical cavity is located in the insulation powder at the end of the tube, the cavity extending from an inner diameter of the tube to the conductor pin. The cavity is filled with an epoxy that is cured in place. The insulation powder may have an infiltrated layer at the cavity that is an uncured liquid silicone. The heater elements are mounted to a header plate, and the elements associated with the three different phases of electrical power may protrude past the header plate at different distances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Gaumer Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack L. McClanahan, Craig S. Tiras, Jackie G. Fannin
  • Patent number: 7339143
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an expansion system using a plasma discharge in which in which a charged electric energy is fast discharged, so that a high pressure is generated within liquid based on an impact wave, which can be used in various industrial fields as a simple expanding method. The expansion system using a plasma discharge comprises a capsule for sealingly storing a certain liquid therein; a cable of which one end is connected with an expansion wire within a liquid of the capsule, and other end is connected to the outside of the capsule; and a controller that converts an external AC power inputted through a terminal into a DC power and indicates the power on a lamp and a voltage meter and applies a high voltage energy to the cable in cooperation with an operation of the push button, wherein an expansion is instantly achieved in the interior of the liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Swell Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yong-So Cho
  • Patent number: 7326891
    Abstract: A steam generating apparatus, and an oven including the same. The apparatus includes a water tank adapted to enable convenient cleaning, and is adapted to heat water in the water tank via an induction heating method to generate steam rapidly. The water tank is provided with a steam discharging pipe. The apparatus further includes an induction coil assembly, an induction heating member fitted to the water tank such that it is located near the induction coil assembly, a barrier inserted into the water tank such that only a small amount of water is directly heated by the induction heating member which generates heat by the induction coil assembly, and a cover closing an upper portion of the water tank. The steam discharging pipe is connected with a steam supplying pipe which communicates a cavity with a cooking compartment to supply steam from the apparatus to the cooking compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Han Jun Sung, Dae Sung Han, Yong Hyun Kwon, Chul Kim, Tae Uk Lee, Seong Deog Jang, Han Seong Kang
  • Patent number: 7145114
    Abstract: A superheated vapor generator has a tubular, vertically extending container with closed ends. A high frequency induction heating coil is wound around the container. A heating medium is placed in the container and is made from material heatable by electromagnetic conduction. A number of vapor passages extend through the heating medium longitudinally of the tubular container. The tubular container has a heating section with the heating coil and a non-heating section under the heating section. Material for superheated vapor is supplied through a supply passage from a position above the heating medium to the non-heating section. A passage structure is provided in the non-heating section for flow of material supplied through the supply passage therethrough into the vapor passages of the heating medium. A discharge passage is formed above the heating medium. A discharge passage is formed above the heating medium for discharging superheated vapor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Pai Corporation
    Inventors: Toshio Wakamatu, Tsutomu Kanou, Masanori Ogihara
  • Patent number: 7076206
    Abstract: The invention describes a system for electrical transmission in the field of garments and a corresponding transmitter for this. Electrical circuits in garments are coupled, preferably inductively in a wireless manner with electrical devices and/or electrical circuits in other garments, wherein electrical energy is transmitted via the coupling. Energy transmission in both directions is preferably possible, wherein a distributed system results with sources and devices that can be coupled with each other. The efficiency of the inductive energy transmission is increased by regulation of the frequency, preferably using resonance. In addition, means for information transmission are proposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics, N.V.
    Inventors: Reinhold Elferich, Georg Sauerlaender, Thomas Duerbaum
  • Patent number: 6967315
    Abstract: A method of microbially decontaminating at least one of a defined area and an item within the defined area. The method includes the steps of (a) inductively heating a block comprising an electrically non-conductive material and an electromagnetically responsive material; (b) passing an atomized liquid into an interior passage defined by the block, wherein the inductively heated block vaporizes the atomized liquid that contacts walls of the passage to form an antimicrobial vapor; and (c) flowing the vapor out of the block to the defined area to microbially decontaminate at least one of the defined area and the item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Assignee: Steris Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Centanni, Aaron L. Hill, Francis J. Zelina
  • Patent number: 6955754
    Abstract: An efficient fluid cleaning system. The efficient system includes a first mechanism for changing the pressure of a fluid from a first pressure to a second pressure, the second pressure being lower than the first pressure. A second mechanism distributes the fluid within an evaporation chamber at the second pressure. The evaporation chamber includes an evaporation surface having capillary channels for dispersing oil about the evaporation surface via capillary action to facilitate evaporation of contaminants from within the fluid. In a specific embodiment, the capillary channels are spiral capillary channels, and the system further includes a vent through a ceiling of the evaporation chamber. The vent includes a valve biased in an open position and lacking a cracking pressure. The valve prevents the escape of the fluid from the system but allows gases to escape from the system unencumbered. The evaporation surface has perforations through which fluid passes onto the evaporation surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2005
    Inventor: Robert de Sylva
  • Patent number: 6940054
    Abstract: A production/injection line including a production/injection tube and heating apparatus for heating of the production/injection tube. The line also includes insulation and heat conductive material to control the heat transfer from the heating apparatus towards the production/injection tube. A method is also described for supplying heat to a production/injection line in which cooling fluid from a process on an installation is supplied to transport channels extending along a production/injection tube. Methods are also described for manufacturing a production/injection line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: Kvaerner Oilfield Products AS
    Inventor: Ole A. Heggdal
  • Patent number: 6906296
    Abstract: A vaporizer heating apparatus is comprised of electromagnetically responsive material and electrically non-conductive material. A antimicrobial fluid to be vaporized, such as water or hydrogen peroxide solution, is supplied to the heating apparatus where it is converted to a vapor. In one embodiment of the present invention, electromagnetically responsive material particulate is embedded into the electrically non-conductive material. In another embodiment of the present invention, a microwave generator is used to produce heat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: STERIS Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Centanni, Aaron L. Hill, Francis J. Zelina
  • Patent number: 6787742
    Abstract: A high-frequency induction-heating device preferably comprises an introduction part which introduces a gas to be treated; a pyrolysis part which pyrolyzes the gas to be treated; an induction heating coil provided around the outer circumference of the pyrolysis part so as to surround and heat the pyrolysis part, and an exhaust part which exhausts the gas having been decomposed in the pyrolysis part; wherein the pyrolysis part comprises a cylindrical body both ends of which are sealed, slits which communicate the interior with the exterior of the cylindrical body provided on the outer surface of the cylindrical body, and a communication pores to be communicated with an introduction tube which introduces the gas to be treated into the interior of the cylindrical body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Inventors: Ken Kansa, Yoshihide Mukouyama, Masatoshi Matsuba
  • Patent number: 6734405
    Abstract: An induction coil (36) generates a magnetic field which induces current in an induction vessel (28). The induction vessel is heated by the current and supplies the heat to a passage (34) within the vessel. A liquid to be vaporized, such as water or hydrogen peroxide solution, is supplied to the passage where it is converted to vapor. The vapor is supplied to a defined area, such as a chamber (14) of a steam or vapor hydrogen peroxide sterilizer (10), where items are microbially decontaminated by the vapor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: Steris Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Centanni, Francis J. Zelina, Aaron L. Hill
  • Patent number: 6681998
    Abstract: An aerosol generator includes an induction heating arrangement to vaporize fluid contained in a fluid passage. The vapor is then expelled from the fluid passage into the air creating a mist that forms the aerosol. The aerosol generator includes an excitation coil that inductively heats a heating element which transfers heat to the fluid in the fluid passage. The fluid passage can be located in a metal tube which can be removably mounted in the aerosol generator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Assignee: Chrysalis Technologies Incorporated
    Inventors: David E. Sharpe, John L. Felter
  • Patent number: 6674055
    Abstract: A method of heating water comprises providing a helical passageway in juxtaposition a metal core rod and a coil through which an alternating current is passed. The alternating current generates an alternating longitudinal magnetic field that passes through the metal core rod and gives rise to eddy currents that generate heat. Water flowing along a helical passageway is heated and at the same time the water is magnetized as it cuts across lines of magnetic force of the alternating longitudinal magnetic field. A magnetized water generator for uses with the method comprises two bulkheads, a coil, a metal core rod and an outer tube. The core rod is disposed within the outer tube to create a helical passageway. The outer tube and core rod are disposed within the coil. A bulkhead is disposed on each end of the outer tube. Water enters the helical passageway through the water inlet in one end bulkhead and out of the helical passageway via a water outlet on the other end bulkhead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Inventors: Shou Jun Zhang, Zheng Qing Yang, Qiang Hua Zhao
  • Patent number: 6674054
    Abstract: This invention provides a method of quickly heating a gas-solvent solution from a relatively low temperature T1 to a relatively high temperature T2, such that the gas-solvent solution has a much higher dissolved gas concentration at temperature T2 than could be achieved if the gas-solvent solution had originally been formed at the temperature T2. Various apparatuses are also provided for carrying out the heating method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Assignee: Phifer-Smith Corporation
    Inventor: David G. Boyers
  • Patent number: 6617556
    Abstract: A novel system for inductively heating a fluid conduit using an electrical cable located proximate the fluid conduit. Electricity is conducted to the cable in either a powering mode, in which a powered system is electrically coupled to the cable and substantially no inductive heating of the fluid conduit is provided, or a heating mode, in which the powered system is electrically decoupled from the cable and inductive heating of the fluid conduit is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Assignee: ConocoPhillips Company
    Inventor: Michael W. Wedel
  • Publication number: 20030080115
    Abstract: A method of heating water comprises providing a helical passageway in juxtaposition a metal core rod and a coil through which an alternating current is passed. The alternating current generates an alternating longitudinal magnetic field that passes through the metal core rod and gives rise to eddy currents that generate heat. Water flowing along a helical passageway is heated and at the same time the water is magnetized as it cuts across lines of magnetic force of the alternating longitudinal magnetic field. A magnetized water generator for uses with the method comprises two bulkheads, a coil, a metal core rod and an outer tube. The core rod is disposed within the outer tube to create a helical passageway. The outer tube and core rod are disposed within the coil. A bulkhead is disposed on each end of the outer tube. Water enters the helical passageway through the water inlet in one end bulkhead and out of the helical passageway via a water outlet on the other end bulkhead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: Shou Jun Zhang, Zheng Qing Yang, Qiang Hua Zhao