Distillation: apparatus inventions 05/08

20080121512 - Distillation apparatus: A distillation apparatus of the present invention includes a distillation column group in which a plurality of distillation columns comprising a condenser and a reboiler is connected in the form of a cascade; a gas-feeding line which feeds gas from the distillation column to a latter distillation column; a gas... Agent: Nixon & Vanderhye, PC

20080116053 - Non-refluxing reactor stripper: A process for catalytically treating a feed stream containing at least one organic compound is provided, which includes providing a distillative reaction system having a reaction section positioned at a top portion of the distillative reaction system and a reboiler and/or gas stripping section for vaporizing at least a portion... Agent: Dilworth & Barrese, LLP

20080105529 - Methods and apparatus for distillation of shallow depth fluids: In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a housing that has at least an inlet and an outlet. The housing is configured to receive a volume of fluid via the inlet. The volume of fluid is in a substantially liquid state and at least a portion of the volume of fluid... Agent: Cooley Godward Kronish LLP Attn: Patent Group

20080105530 - Pressurized vapor cycle liquid distillation: Embodiments of the invention are directed toward a novel pressurized vapor cycle for distilling liquids. In some embodiments of the invention, a liquid purification system is revealed, including the elements of an input for receiving untreated liquid, a vaporizer coupled to the input for transforming the liquid to vapor, a... Agent: Michelle Saquet Temple