Furnaces – Refuse incinerator – With electric heater
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-01
2010-11-16
Rinehart, Kenneth B (Department: 3743)
Furnaces
Refuse incinerator
With electric heater
C110S229000, C110S346000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07832344
ABSTRACT:
A waste treatment system processes waste upon the application of energy. The system includes a vessel, and a plurality of plasma torches. Organic and/or inorganic waste may be introduced into the vessel, and the plasma torches may supply energy to treat the waste. The vessel is shaped to facilitate a cyclonic or substantially cyclonic flow of the contents within the vessel. The plasma torches may be positioned to enhance the cyclonic flow within the vessel.
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Capote Jose A.
Rosin Joseph A.
Wu Hsien
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione
Laux David J
PEAT International, Inc.
Rinehart Kenneth B
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