Waste processing apparatus and method featuring water removal

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9125962
APP PUB NO 20080217444A1
SERIAL NO

11716101

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The present invention includes an apparatus and method for processing solid waste products. The invention features periodic removal of water preferably while the contents are under pressure. The apparatus comprises a rotatably mounted cylindrical vessel having a first end, a second end and an interior surface, at least one end terminating in a hatch that may be opened to allow access to the interior of the vessel and sealably closed to allow pressurization of the vessel; a steam inlet for injecting stem disposed at one or both ends; and one or more valves for exhausting water periodically as the waste mass is being processed.

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ESTECH USA LLC60 ELM STREET CANAL WINCHESTER OH 43110

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Michalek, Jan Pataskala, US 1 17
Thomas, Theodore Columbus, US 10 49

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