Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Vacuum assisted dryer systems and methods
- Patent Title (中): 真空辅助干燥器系统和方法
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Application No.: US14165332Application Date: 2014-01-27
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Publication No.: US08973286B1Publication Date: 2015-03-10
- Inventor: Roderick A. Hyde , Thomas A. Weaver , Lowell L. Wood, Jr.
- Applicant: Elwha LLC
- Applicant Address: US WA Bellevue
- Assignee: Elwha LLC
- Current Assignee: Elwha LLC
- Current Assignee Address: US WA Bellevue
- Agency: Foley & Lardner LLP
- Main IPC: D06F58/20
- IPC: D06F58/20

Abstract:
Dryers and methods of using dryers are described herein. The dryer includes a housing, a drying chamber disposed within the housing, and a heating element. The dryer further includes an intake configured to supply intake air to the drying chamber. The dryer includes an exhaust configured to vent exhaust air out of the drying chamber. The dryer includes a pump coupled to the housing. The dryer further includes an energy recovery system coupled to the housing. The pump is configured to reduce the air pressure within the drying chamber. The energy recovery system includes a heat transfer fluid and is configured to use the heat transfer fluid to transfer thermal energy from the exhaust air to the drying chamber.
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