Charles R Hunt

US Patent:

6339169, Jan 15, 2002

Filed:

Aug 11, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/372005

Inventors:

Charles R. Hunt - Friendswood TX
Daniel E. Steinmeyer - Chesterfield MO

Assignee:

Solutia Inc. - St. Louis MO

International Classification:

C07C25326

US Classification:

558319, 558320

Abstract:

The present invention provides an improvement in a process and apparatus for manufacturing acrylonitrile by the vapor phase ammoxidation of a hydrocarbon. The invention comprises contacting the gaseous product stream with a quench fluid in a reverse jet scrubber. The quenching fluid is injected counter-current to the gas flow, and the gas velocity is sufficient to reverse the flow direction of the water, thereby forming a standing wave or froth zone wherein the quench is rapidly achieved. The quench fluid may be obtained from many sources, but is preferably obtained from a waste process stream emanating from a subsequent recovery or purification step. The quench fluid may contain acid to facilitate removal of ammonia from the gas stream. The quench fluid that is not vaporized may be recirculated. Impurities and contaminants may be removed from the quench fluid prior to recycle.

US Patent:

40082105, Feb 15, 1977

Filed:

Nov 5, 1974

Appl. No.:

5/521145

Inventors:

Bobby C. Steele - Conyers GA
Douglas R. Barr - Norcross GA
Charles T. Hunt - Lithonia GA
James L. Ayres - Stone Mountain GA

Assignee:

Gold Kist Inc. - Lithonia GA

International Classification:

A23J 114
C11B 110

US Classification:

2601235

Abstract:

The present invention provides a method for the direct solvent extraction of oil from oil seeds to produce a low-fat proteinaceous material which comprises, wet heat conditioning oil bearing seeds to a moisture content of from 6 to 12%, flaking said wet heat conditioned oil seeds, dry heat conditioning said flaked oil seeds to a moisture content of from 1. 9 to 6%, and treating said dry heat conditioned flakes with a solvent for the removal of the oil contained in said flakes.

US Patent:

51301482, Jul 14, 1992

Filed:

May 6, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/695739

Inventors:

C. Gordon Brown - St. Louis MO
Charles C. Hunt - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

A23C 912

US Classification:

426 36

Abstract:

A process for the manufacture of cheese is provided in which milk is acidified, heat treated, cooled and inoculated with an acid producing starter culture. Fermentation is then allowed to proceed until an acid coagulum is formed. The coagulum is cut, cooked to the desired firmness, and further processed by adding cream dressing or press or cheddaring. The initial acidification step will be unnecessary if a supply of milk with a sufficiently low pH is obtained.

US Patent:

41905776, Feb 26, 1980

Filed:

Nov 18, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/742882

Inventors:

Bobby C. Steele - Conyers GA
Douglas R. Barr - Norcross GA
Charles T. Hunt - Lithonia GA
James L. Ayres - Stone Mountain GA

Assignee:

Gold Kist, Incorporated - Lithonia GA

International Classification:

A23J 114
C11B 110

US Classification:

2601235

Abstract:

The present invention provides a method for the direct solvent extraction of oil from oil seeds to produce a low-fat proteinaceous material which comprises, wet heat conditioning oil bearing seeds to a moisture content of from 6 to 12%, flaking said wet heat conditioned oil seeds, dry heat conditioning said flaked oil seeds to a moisture content of from 1. 9 to 6%, and treating said dry heat conditioned flakes with a solvent for the removal of the oil contained in said flakes.