Gas separation – With means for liquid separation
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-29
2008-07-29
Hopkins, Robert A. (Department: 1724)
Gas separation
With means for liquid separation
C055S423000, C055S466000, C055S468000, C055S495000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10855051
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for completing a natural solar distillation cycle (comprised of maritime trade winds being elevated over mountain formations to form orographic clouds) includes enabling the low cost harvesting of freshwater during time periods when weather conditions permit, despite the absence of rain. The cloud-catching wind management structures preferably incorporate minimal pressure drop gas cyclones to centrifuge condensate particles out of the air stream, and jet pump-like flow guide structures to help overcome pressure drop, for efficient, energy-passive production of freshwater utilizing only the stagnation pressure of natural wind velocity. The permanence (design and anchoring against natural disasters) of the structures provides for incorporation of water treatment means, and connection with permanent collection reservoirs and distribution systems, for large volume supply of potable freshwater for public and industrial use.
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Bruno Steven L.
Carr James E.
Killion David L.
Killion Jesse D.
Killion Joan A.
Dickinson Wright PLLC
Hopkins Robert A.
Killion David L.
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