公开(公告)号：US20140170330A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-19

申请号：US14103820

申请日：2013-12-11

Applicant: Todd Foret

Inventor： Todd Foret

IPC: C04B38/00 ,  C09K8/80

CPC classification number: C09K8/805 ,  B01J4/002 ,  B01J8/085 ,  B01J8/087 ,  B01J8/14 ,  B01J2204/002 ,  B01J2204/007 ,  B04C5/04 ,  B04C5/28 ,  B05D3/007 ,  C04B38/0022 ,  C10G1/02 ,  C10G2/00 ,  C10J3/487 ,  C10J2300/1238

Abstract: An apparatus and method sinters or partially sinters green pellets in a selected temperature range to make proppant particles as the green pellets pass through a first central portion of the first vortex gas flow and exit the second end of the first cylindrical vessel and/or pass through a second central portion of the second vortex flow and exit the fourth end of the second cylindrical vessel.

Abstract translation: 一种装置和方法在选择的温度范围内烧结或部分烧结生球团矿，以制造支撑剂颗粒，因为生球团矿通过第一涡流气流的第一中心部分并且离开第一圆柱形容器的第二端和/或通过 第二涡流的第二中心部分并且离开第二圆柱形容器的第四端。

公开(公告)号：US08568663B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-29

申请号：US13565593

申请日：2012-08-02

Applicant: Todd Foret

Inventor： Todd Foret

IPC: B01J19/08

CPC classification number: F22B1/30 ,  F22B1/281 ,  H01J17/26 ,  H05H1/24 ,  H05H1/34 ,  H05H1/48 ,  H05H2001/3431 ,  H05H2001/4697

Abstract: The present invention provides a glow discharge cell comprising an electrically conductive cylindrical vessel having a first end and a second end, and at least one inlet and one outlet; a hollow electrode aligned with a longitudinal axis of the cylindrical vessel and extending at least from the first end to the second end of the cylindrical vessel, wherein the hollow electrode has an inlet and an outlet; a first insulator that seals the first end of the cylindrical vessel around the hollow electrode and maintains a substantially equidistant gap between the cylindrical vessel and the hollow electrode; a second insulator that seals the second end of the cylindrical vessel around the hollow electrode and maintains the substantially equidistant gap between the cylindrical vessel and the hollow electrode; a non-conductive granular material disposed within the gap, wherein the non-conductive granular material (a) allows an electrically conductive fluid to flow between the cylindrical vessel and the hollow electrode, and (b) prevents electrical arcing between the cylindrical vessel and the hollow electrode during a electric glow discharge; and wherein the electric glow discharge is created whenever: (a) the glow discharge cell is connected to an electrical power source such that the cylindrical vessel is an anode and the hollow electrode is a cathode, and (b) the electrically conductive fluid is introduced into the gap.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种辉光放电单元，其包括具有第一端和第二端以及至少一个入口和一个出口的导电圆柱形容器; 与所述圆柱形容器的纵向轴线对准并且至少从所述圆柱形容器的第一端延伸到所述第二端的中空电极，其中所述中空电极具有入口和出口; 第一绝缘体，其围绕中空电极密封圆柱形容器的第一端并且在圆柱形容器和中空电极之间保持基本上等距的间隙; 第二绝缘体，其围绕中空电极密封圆柱形容器的第二端并保持圆柱形容器和中空电极之间的基本上等距的间隙; 设置在所述间隙内的非导电性粒状材料，其中所述非导电粒状材料（a）允许导电流体在所述圆柱形容器和所述中空电极之间流动，以及（b）防止所述圆柱形容器和所述中空电极之间的电弧 中空电极在电辉光放电期间; 并且其中，每当以下情况下产生电辉光放电：（a）辉光放电单元连接到电源，使得圆柱形容器为阳极，中空电极为阴极，（b）引入导电流体 进入差距。

公开(公告)号：US20130022338A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-24

申请号：US13586449

申请日：2012-08-15

Applicant: Todd Foret

Inventor： Todd Foret

IPC: F22B1/30 ,  H01J17/26

CPC classification number: F22B1/30 ,  F22B1/281 ,  H01J17/26 ,  H05H1/24 ,  H05H1/34 ,  H05H1/48 ,  H05H2001/3431 ,  H05H2001/4697

Abstract: The system includes a glow discharge cell connected to a plasma torch. The glow discharge cell includes an electrically conductive cylindrical vessel having an inlet, an outlet, and a hollow electrode. The hollow electrode has an inlet and outlet. A first insulator seals the first end of the electrically conductive cylindrical vessel around the hollow electrode and maintains a substantially equidistant gap between the electrically conductive cylindrical vessel and the hollow electrode. A non-conductive granular material is disposed within the substantially equidistant gap. The plasma arc torch includes a cylindrical vessel, a tangential inlet connected to the outlet of the electrically conductive vessel of the glow discharge cell, a tangential outlet, an electrode housing connected to the cylindrical vessel such that a first electrode is aligned with a longitudinal axis of the cylindrical vessel and extends into the cylindrical vessel, and a hollow electrode nozzle connected to the cylindrical vessel.

Abstract translation: 该系统包括连接到等离子体焰炬的辉光放电单元。 辉光放电单元包括具有入口，出口和中空电极的导电圆柱形容器。 中空电极具有入口和出口。 第一绝缘体围绕中空电极密封导电圆柱形容器的第一端，并且在导电圆柱形容器和中空电极之间保持基本上等距的间隙。 非导电颗粒材料设置在基本上等距离的间隙内。 等离子弧焊炬包括圆柱形容器，连接到辉光放电单元的导电容器的出口的切向入口，切向出口，连接到圆柱形容器的电极壳体，使得第一电极与纵向轴线对准 并且延伸到圆柱形容器中，并且连接到圆柱形容器的中空电极喷嘴。

公开(公告)号：US08329044B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-11

申请号：US13306216

申请日：2011-11-29

Applicant: Todd Foret

Inventor： Todd Foret

IPC: C02F1/32

CPC classification number: C02F1/48 ,  C02F1/32 ,  C02F1/36 ,  C02F1/4608 ,  C02F1/46109 ,  C02F2001/46133 ,  C02F2103/008 ,  C02F2103/22 ,  C02F2301/024 ,  C02F2301/026 ,  H05B11/00 ,  Y02W10/37

Abstract: A method of and apparatus for treating liquids flowing in a thin film around a source of wave energy to directly expose the liquid to the wave energy, preferably generated in whole or part by an electrical arc between carbon electrodes. In addition to the wave energy generated by the electrical arc, energy generated by cavitation of the flowing liquid may be used in treating the liquid.

Abstract translation: 用于处理围绕波浪能量的薄膜流动的液体的方法和设备，以将液体直接暴露于波能量，优选地全部或部分地由碳电极之间的电弧产生。 除了由电弧产生的波能之外，流动液体的气蚀产生的能量可用于处理液体。

公开(公告)号：US08324523B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-04

申请号：US12577130

申请日：2009-10-09

Applicant: Todd Foret

Inventor： Todd Foret

IPC: B23K10/00

CPC classification number: C10B23/00 ,  B01J19/088 ,  B01J19/126 ,  B01J19/129 ,  B01J19/2405 ,  B01J2219/089 ,  B01J2219/0892 ,  B01J2219/0894 ,  B23K10/00 ,  C01B3/22 ,  C01B3/24 ,  C01B3/342 ,  C01B17/046 ,  C01B17/58 ,  C01B2203/0238 ,  C01B2203/0272 ,  C01B2203/0861 ,  C01F7/066 ,  C01F11/18 ,  C01F11/24 ,  C01F11/46 ,  C04B7/4453 ,  C04B18/04 ,  C10J3/54 ,  C10J3/56 ,  C10J2200/09 ,  C10J2300/093 ,  C10J2300/0943 ,  C10J2300/0946 ,  C10J2300/0956 ,  C10J2300/0959 ,  C10J2300/0969 ,  C10J2300/0973 ,  C10J2300/0983 ,  C10J2300/123 ,  C10J2300/1238 ,  C22B4/005 ,  D21C11/12 ,  H01J37/32009 ,  H05H1/42 ,  H05H1/44 ,  Y02E50/32 ,  Y02P40/121 ,  Y02P40/18 ,  Y02P40/44 ,  Y10S588/90

Abstract: An apparatus for synergistically combining a plasma with a comminution means such as a fluid kinetic energy mill (jet mill), preferably in a single reactor and/or in a single process step is provided by the present invention. Within the apparatus of the invention potential energy is converted into kinetic energy and subsequently into angular momentum by means of wave energy, for comminuting, reacting and separation of feed materials. Methods of use of the apparatus in the practice of various processes are also provided by the present invention.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于将等离子体与粉碎装置如流体动能研磨机（喷射式粉碎机）协同地组合的装置，优选在单个反应器中和/或在单个工艺步骤中。 在本发明的装置内，势能通过波能被转换成动能并随后转化成角动量，用于粉碎，反应和分离进料。 本发明也提供了在各种方法的实践中使用该装置的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20120111721A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-10

申请号：US13337950

申请日：2011-12-27

Applicant: Todd Foret

Inventor： Todd Foret

IPC: B01J19/08 ,  B01J19/10 ,  C25F7/00 ,  C02F1/461 ,  C02F1/30 ,  C02F1/48

CPC classification number: C02F1/48 ,  A23B4/015 ,  A23L2/50 ,  A23L3/26 ,  B01J19/008 ,  B01J19/08 ,  B01J19/088 ,  B01J19/123 ,  B01J19/128 ,  B01J19/2405 ,  B01J19/247 ,  B01J2219/0809 ,  B01J2219/083 ,  B01J2219/0839 ,  B01J2219/0869 ,  B01J2219/0877 ,  B01J2219/0884 ,  B01J2219/185 ,  B01J2219/1946 ,  C02F1/006 ,  C02F1/30 ,  C02F1/302 ,  C02F1/32 ,  C02F1/36 ,  C02F1/4608 ,  C02F1/46109 ,  C02F1/467 ,  C02F2001/46133 ,  C02F2103/008 ,  C02F2103/16 ,  C02F2103/22 ,  C02F2301/024 ,  C02F2301/026 ,  C02F2305/023 ,  C02F2305/10 ,  H05B11/00 ,  Y02A40/924 ,  Y02W10/37

Abstract: An apparatus for treating a liquid includes: (a) a pump volute or hydrocyclone head having an inlet and an outlet, (b) a throat having a first opening, a second opening and a central axis, wherein the first opening is connected to the outlet of the pump volute or hydrocyclone head, (c) a tank connected to the second opening of the throat, and (d) a wave energy source having a first electrode within the pump volute or hydrocyclone head that extends through the outlet into the first opening of the throat along the central axis of the throat, and a second electrode within the tank that is spaced apart and axially aligned with first electrode. The liquid is supplied to the inlet of the pump volute or hydrocyclone head, and is irradiated with one or more wave energies produced by the wave energy source.

Abstract translation: 一种用于处理液体的设备包括：（a）具有入口和出口的泵蜗壳或水力旋流器头，（b）具有第一开口，第二开口和中心轴线的喉部，其中第一开口连接到 泵蜗壳或水力旋流器头的出口，（c）连接到喉部的第二开口的罐，和（d）波浪能源，其具有在泵蜗壳内的第一电极或水力旋流器头部，其通过出口延伸到第一 喉部沿着喉部的中心轴线的开口，以及位于罐内的间隔开并与第一电极轴向对齐的第二电极。 将液体供应到泵蜗壳或水力旋流器头的入口，并用波能量产生的一个或多个波能照射。

公开(公告)号：US20120097648A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-26

申请号：US13282455

申请日：2011-10-26

Applicant: Todd Foret

Inventor： Todd Foret

IPC: H05H1/26

CPC classification number: H05B7/20 ,  F02C3/14 ,  F02C7/266 ,  F23R2900/00002 ,  F23R2900/00009 ,  F27B3/085 ,  H05B6/02 ,  H05H1/30 ,  H05H1/32 ,  H05H1/34 ,  H05H1/42 ,  H05H2001/3426 ,  H05H2001/3489 ,  Y02E50/12 ,  Y02T50/678

Abstract: The present invention provides an inductively coupled plasma device with a cylindrical vessel having a first end and a second end, wherein at least a portion of the cylindrical vessel is transparent or semi-transparent to a wave energy. A tangential inlet is connected to or proximate to the first end. A tangential outlet is connected to or proximate to the second end. An electrode housing is connected to the first end of the cylindrical vessel such that a first electrode is (a) aligned with a longitudinal axis of the cylindrical vessel, and (b) extends into the cylindrical vessel. A hollow electrode nozzle is connected to the second end of the cylindrical vessel such that the center line of the hollow electrode nozzle is aligned with the longitudinal axis of the cylindrical vessel. An electromagnetic radiation source that produces a wave energy and is disposed around or within the cylindrical vessel.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种具有圆柱形容器的电感耦合等离子体装置，其具有第一端和第二端，其中圆柱形容器的至少一部分对于波能是透明或半透明的。 切向入口连接到第一端或靠近第一端。 切向出口连接到第二端或靠近第二端。 电极壳体连接到圆柱形容器的第一端，使得第一电极（a）与圆柱形容器的纵向轴线对齐，并且（b）延伸到圆柱形容器中。 中空电极喷嘴连接到圆柱形容器的第二端，使得中空电极喷嘴的中心线与圆柱形容器的纵向轴线对准。 产生波能并且设置在圆柱形容器内或其内的电磁辐射源。

公开(公告)号：US08110100B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-07

申请号：US12949745

申请日：2010-11-18

Applicant: Todd Foret

Inventor： Todd Foret

IPC: C02F1/32

CPC classification number: C02F1/48 ,  A23B4/015 ,  A23L2/50 ,  A23L3/26 ,  B01J19/008 ,  B01J19/08 ,  B01J19/088 ,  B01J19/123 ,  B01J19/128 ,  B01J19/2405 ,  B01J19/247 ,  B01J2219/0809 ,  B01J2219/083 ,  B01J2219/0839 ,  B01J2219/0869 ,  B01J2219/0877 ,  B01J2219/0884 ,  B01J2219/185 ,  B01J2219/1946 ,  C02F1/006 ,  C02F1/30 ,  C02F1/302 ,  C02F1/32 ,  C02F1/36 ,  C02F1/4608 ,  C02F1/46109 ,  C02F1/467 ,  C02F2001/46133 ,  C02F2103/008 ,  C02F2103/16 ,  C02F2103/22 ,  C02F2301/024 ,  C02F2301/026 ,  C02F2305/023 ,  C02F2305/10 ,  H05B11/00 ,  Y02A40/924 ,  Y02W10/37

Abstract: The system has a storage tank and two or more arc whirl devices disposed in a top of the storage tank. Each arc whirl device includes: (a) a pump volute or hydrocyclone, (b) a throat connected to the pump volute or hydrocyclone head, (c) a parabolic reflector having a vertex, a focus and an opening at the vertex, wherein the opening is connected to the throat such that the vertex and focus are axially aligned with the central axis and the focus is not located within the throat, and (d) a wave energy source that irradiates the liquid using a first electrode within the pump volute or hydrocyclone head that extends into the throat along the central axis of the throat, and a second electrode extending into the parabolic reflector proximate to the focus wherein the second electrode is spaced apart and axially aligned with first electrode.

Abstract translation: 该系统具有储存罐和设置在储罐顶部的两个或多个弧形旋转装置。 每个弧形旋转装置包括：（a）泵蜗壳或水力旋流器，（b）连接到泵蜗壳或水力旋流器头的喉部，（c）具有顶点，顶点处的焦点和开口的抛物面反射器，其中 开口连接到喉部，使得顶点和焦点与中心轴线轴向对准，并且焦点不位于喉部内，并且（d）使用泵蜗壳内的第一电极照射液体的波能源，或 沿着喉部的中心轴延伸到喉部的水力旋流器头部以及靠近焦点延伸到抛物面反射器的第二电极，其中第二电极与第一电极间隔开并且轴向对齐。

公开(公告)号：US20110300029A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-08

申请号：US13186755

申请日：2011-07-20

Applicant: Todd Foret

Inventor： Todd Foret

IPC: B01J19/08

CPC classification number: A23B4/015 ,  A23L2/50 ,  A23L3/26 ,  B01J19/008 ,  B01J19/08 ,  B01J19/088 ,  B01J19/123 ,  B01J19/128 ,  B01J19/2405 ,  B01J19/247 ,  B01J2219/0809 ,  B01J2219/083 ,  B01J2219/0839 ,  B01J2219/0869 ,  B01J2219/0877 ,  B01J2219/0884 ,  B01J2219/185 ,  B01J2219/1946 ,  C02F1/006 ,  C02F1/32 ,  C02F1/4608 ,  C02F2103/008 ,  C02F2103/16 ,  C02F2103/22 ,  C02F2301/024 ,  C02F2301/026 ,  C02F2305/023 ,  C02F2305/10 ,  Y02W10/37

Abstract: An apparatus for treating a substance includes: (a) a volute or cyclone head, (b) a throat connected to the volute or cyclone head, (c) a parabolic reflector connected to the throat, (d) a first wave energy source comprising a first electrode within the volute or cyclone head that extends through the outlet into the first opening of the throat along the central axis of the throat, and a second electrode extending into the parabolic reflector proximate to the focus wherein the second electrode is spaced apart and axially aligned with first electrode, and (e) a second wave energy source disposed inside the throat, embedded within the throat or disposed around the throat. The substance is supplied to the inlet of the volute or cyclone head and is irradiated with one or more wave energies produced by the first and second wave energy sources.

Abstract translation: 用于处理物质的装置包括：（a）蜗壳或旋风头，（b）连接到蜗壳或旋风头的喉部，（c）连接到喉部的抛物面反射器，（d）第一波能量源， 所述蜗壳或旋风头内的第一电极沿着所述喉部的中心轴线延伸穿过所述出口进入所述喉部的所述第一开口，以及延伸到所述抛物面反射器中的靠近所述焦点的第二电极，其中所述第二电极是间隔开的， 与第一电极轴向对准，以及（e）设置在喉部内部的第二波能源，嵌入喉部或围绕喉部设置。 该物质被供应到蜗壳或旋风头的入口，并且被第一和第二波能源产生的一个或多个波能照射。

公开(公告)号：US20110297623A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-08

申请号：US13186563

申请日：2011-07-20

Applicant: Todd Foret

Inventor： Todd Foret

IPC: B01J19/08 ,  B01J19/12 ,  B01D53/32 ,  B01J19/10 ,  C02F1/48 ,  C02F1/461

CPC classification number: A23B4/015 ,  A23L2/50 ,  A23L3/26 ,  B01J19/008 ,  B01J19/08 ,  B01J19/088 ,  B01J19/123 ,  B01J19/128 ,  B01J19/2405 ,  B01J19/247 ,  B01J2219/0809 ,  B01J2219/083 ,  B01J2219/0839 ,  B01J2219/0869 ,  B01J2219/0877 ,  B01J2219/0884 ,  B01J2219/185 ,  B01J2219/1946 ,  C02F1/006 ,  C02F1/32 ,  C02F1/4608 ,  C02F2103/008 ,  C02F2103/16 ,  C02F2103/22 ,  C02F2301/024 ,  C02F2301/026 ,  C02F2305/023 ,  C02F2305/10 ,  Y02W10/37

Abstract: A method for treating a substance using an apparatus having: (a) a volute or cyclone head, (b) a throat connected to the volute or cyclone head, (c) a parabolic reflector connected to the throat, (d) a first wave energy source comprising a first electrode within the volute or cyclone head that extends through the outlet into the first opening of the throat along the central axis of the throat, and a second electrode extending into the parabolic reflector proximate to the focus wherein the second electrode is spaced apart and axially aligned with first electrode, and (e) a second wave energy source disposed inside the throat, embedded within the throat or disposed around the throat. The substance is supplied to the inlet of the volute or cyclone head and is irradiated with one or more wave energies produced by the first and second wave energy sources.

Abstract translation: 一种使用以下装置处理物质的方法：（a）蜗壳或旋风头，（b）连接到蜗壳或旋风头的喉部，（c）连接到喉部的抛物面反射器，（d）第一波 能量源包括在所述蜗壳或旋风头内的第一电极，所述第一电极沿着所述喉部的中心轴线延伸穿过所述出口进入所述喉部的所述第一开口，以及延伸到所述抛物面反射器中的第二电极，所述第二电极接近所述焦点， 间隔开并与第一电极轴向对齐，以及（e）设置在喉部内部的第二波能源，嵌入喉部或围绕喉部设置。 该物质被供应到蜗壳或旋风头的入口，并且被第一和第二波能源产生的一个或多个波能照射。