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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 09, 2003
Filed:
Jan. 11, 2002
Applicant:
Inventors:
Ralph E. Casas, Deer Park, TX (US);
Henry J. Semerak, Houston, TX (US);
Rodney D. Chevalier, Vidor, TX (US);
Willibrord A. Groten, Houston, TX (US);
Clifford S. Crossland, Sarnia, CA;
Assignee:
Catalytic Distillation Technologies, Pasadena, TX (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B01F 3/04 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B01F 3/04 ;
Abstract
A collapsible sparger for insertion into a vessel through a flanged opening is disclosed having a central tubular conduit having a plurality of rotatable members along its length. The rotatable members may be rotated and secured into position after insertion.