Drying and gas or vapor contact with solids – Apparatus – Sheet – web – or strand
Reexamination Certificate
2004-11-22
2008-11-11
Rinehart, Kenneth B (Department: 3749)
Drying and gas or vapor contact with solids
Apparatus
Sheet, web, or strand
C034S638000, C034S585000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07448147
ABSTRACT:
The present invention includes a nozzle insert for use in a drying machine of the type used in paper web drying. The nozzle insert of the present invention includes at least one intake having a central portion, wherein a pair of center vanes is disposed for directing airflow. The central portion is bounded by at least one turning vane adapted for directing airflow in a lateral direction. For each turning vane, there is at least one straightening vane adapted for curtailing swirling of the airflow. The vanes are oriented at optimal angles for directing the flow of the nozzle in a lateral direction, while permitting some air to penetrate the central portion through a series of ports. The intakes are bounded by a series of insulated bulkheads, which serve to direct airflow and contain heat-loss through thermal emission.
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Cantor Rita Elizabeth
Ketch Darrell Herbert
Morrison David Simpson
Parent Laurent Roland
Yerxa Craig Ernest
Farrell Kevin M.
Metso Paper USA, Inc.
Pierce Atwood LLP
Rinehart Kenneth B
Wrobel Katherine A.
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