This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: University of Alberta. Active years: 1991-1992.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1991-1992
Title: James S. Goudey: Air-Purification Inventor
Introduction
James S. Goudey is an inventor associated with Calgary, Canada, and the University of Alberta. His patent work focuses on removing low-molecular-weight hydrocarbons from air using a heated catalytic bed. His record includes 2 patents.
Latest Patents
Goudey’s patents, “Method and Apparatus for Purifying Air” and “Method for Purifying Air,” describe preheating air before passing it through a heated catalytic bed. The bed combines catalytic pellets with metal turnings; in the second patent, the pellets are specified as platinized and heat-conductive.
The metal turnings help distribute heat uniformly through the bed and support its structural rigidity. This arrangement helps maintain the required catalytic temperature while reducing energy consumption.
Career Highlights
Goudey’s listed work connects his inventive activity with the University of Alberta. His patents address practical design considerations in catalytic air purification, including temperature control, bed stability, and energy use.
Collaborations
Kenneth C. Eastwell and Mary E. Spencer are identified as Goudey’s coworkers.
Conclusion
James S. Goudey’s two air-purification patents describe catalytic-bed designs that use metal turnings to improve heat distribution and reduce the energy needed to remove low-molecular-weight hydrocarbons from air.
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