Distillation: processes, separatory inventions 05/08

20080110743 - Method and apparatus for the recovery and re-use of process gases: The present invention relates to methods and systems for processing an exhaust stream containing a recyclable component mixed with other components and impurities to produce a high purity product that contains all of the recyclable component. One or more waste streams containing none of the recyclable component are also produced.... Agent: The Boc Group, Inc.

20080105531 - Methods and apparatus for signal processing associated with phase change distillation: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a signal from a sensor disposed within a housing. The housing includes a boiler portion and a condenser portion. At least a portion of the boiler portion and at least a portion of the condenser portion are defined by a heat-transfer element coupled... Agent: Cooley Godward Kronish LLP Attn: Patent Group

20080105532 - Liquid pumps with hermetically sealed motor rotors: Embodiments of the invention are directed toward a novel pressurized vapor cycle for distilling liquids. In an embodiment 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

20080105533 - 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

20080105534 - Methods and apparatus for distillation using phase change energy: In one embodiment, a method includes moving a first volume of fluid from a region above a heat-transfer element to a region below the heat-transfer element after the first volume of fluid is boiled from a second volume of fluid within the region above the heat-transfer element. The first volume... Agent: Cooley Godward Kronish LLP Attn: Patent Group

20080099324 - Solar energy seawater desalination device: A solar energy seawater desalination device comprises a seawater tank for collecting seawater; a water absorption device for absorbing seawater from the seawater tank and then transferring the absorbed seawater, a water absorption solar energy plate for receiving the seawater from the water absorption device and absorbing solar energy and... Agent: Yun-nan Chiu