公开(公告)号：US07658291B2

公开(公告)日：2010-02-09

申请号：US11732285

申请日：2007-04-02

Applicant: Thomas A. Valerio

Inventor： Thomas A. Valerio

IPC: B07C5/00

CPC classification number: B07C5/344

Abstract: A system for sorting fine nonferrous metals and insulated copper wire from a batch of mixed fine nonferrous metals and insulated wire includes an array of inductive proximity detectors, a processing computer and a sorting mechanism. The inductive proximity detectors identify the location of the fine nonferrous metals and insulated copper wire. The processing computer instructs the sorting mechanism to place the fine nonferrous metals and insulated copper wire into a separate container than the non-metallic pieces.

Abstract translation: 一批有色金属和绝缘铜线从一批混合有色金属和绝缘电线中分离的系统包括电感式接近检测器阵列，处理计算机和分选机构。 感应式接近检测器识别精细有色金属和绝缘铜线的位置。 处理计算机指示分选机构将微细金属和绝缘铜线放置在与非金属片相分离的容器中。

公开(公告)号：US20240307890A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-19

申请号：US18670433

申请日：2024-05-21

Applicant: Thomas A. Valerio

Inventor： Thomas A. Valerio

IPC: B03B9/04 ,  B03C1/023 ,  B03C1/247

CPC classification number: B03B9/04 ,  B03C1/023 ,  B03C1/247 ,  B03C2201/20

Abstract: A system for recovering of metal and sand from incinerator ash material having an ash clarification assembly. a magnet to remove the ferrous from the heavy material; a sorting assembly, a drying cage or dewatering unit to dry the material; and a separation assembly to remove the aluminum from the material. Methods are included as well.

公开(公告)号：US11986837B2

公开(公告)日：2024-05-21

申请号：US17473801

申请日：2021-09-13

Applicant: Thomas A. Valerio

Inventor： Thomas A. Valerio

IPC: B03B9/04 ,  B03C1/023 ,  B03C1/247

CPC classification number: B03B9/04 ,  B03C1/023 ,  B03C1/247 ,  B03C2201/20

Abstract: A system for recovering of metal and sand from incinerator ash material having an ash clarification assembly, a magnet to remove the ferrous from the heavy material; a sorting assembly, a drying cage or dewatering unit to dry the material; and a separation assembly to remove the aluminium from the material. Methods are included as well.

公开(公告)号：US20140110310A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-24

申请号：US14138604

申请日：2013-12-23

Applicant: Thomas A. Valerio ,  Daniel P. Creighton

Inventor： Thomas A. Valerio ,  Daniel P. Creighton

IPC: B07B7/00

CPC classification number: B07B7/00 ,  B07B4/02 ,  B07B7/01 ,  B07B7/04 ,  B07B9/02

Abstract: Separating a mixture comprising at least two solid materials comprises transporting the mixture into a plenum, introducing air into the plenum, removing a heavier fraction of the solid materials from the plenum, removing air having a lighter fraction of the solid materials entrained therein from the plenum, removing the lighter fraction of the solid materials from the air that is removed from the plenum, filtering the remaining air, and re-circulating the air back to the plenum. Valves at the locations where material is introduced to and removed from the system can prevent air flow therethrough while allowing the materials to pass. The air can be introduced into the plenum at an angle with respect to the pathway in which the heavier fraction of the materials falls through the plenum, thereby avoiding damage to a screen that diffuses the air being introduced into the plenum.

Abstract translation: 分离包含至少两种固体材料的混合物包括将混合物输送到增压室中，将空气引入集气室，从增压室中除去较重馏分的固体材料，从空气室中除去夹带在其中的较轻部分固体物质的空气 从固体材料的空气中除去较轻的固体物质部分，将其从空气中除去，过滤剩余的空气，并使空气再循环回到通风室。 在材料被引入和移出系统的位置处的阀可以防止空气流过，同时允许材料通过。 空气可以相对于其中较重部分的材料落入通风室的路径成一定角度引入到增压室中，从而避免损坏扩散被引入通风室的空气的筛网。

公开(公告)号：US08627960B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-14

申请号：US12769525

申请日：2010-04-28

Applicant: Thomas A. Valerio ,  Daniel P. Creighton

Inventor： Thomas A. Valerio ,  Daniel P. Creighton

IPC: B07B7/00

CPC classification number: B07B7/00 ,  B07B4/02 ,  B07B7/01 ,  B07B7/04 ,  B07B9/02

Abstract: Separating a mixture comprising at least two solid materials comprises transporting the mixture into a plenum, introducing air into the plenum, removing a heavier fraction of the solid materials from the plenum, removing air having a lighter fraction of the solid materials entrained therein from the plenum, removing the lighter fraction of the solid materials from the air that is removed from the plenum, filtering the remaining air, and re-circulating the air back to the plenum. Valves at the locations where material is introduced to and removed from the system can prevent air flow therethrough while allowing the materials to pass. The air can be introduced into the plenum at an angle with respect to the pathway in which the heavier fraction of the materials falls through the plenum, thereby avoiding damage to a screen that diffuses the air being introduced into the plenum.

Abstract translation: 分离包含至少两种固体材料的混合物包括将混合物输送到增压室中，将空气引入集气室，从增压室中除去较重馏分的固体材料，从空气室中除去夹带在其中的较轻部分固体物质的空气 从固体材料的空气中除去较轻的固体物质部分，将其从空气中除去，过滤剩余的空气，并使空气再循环回到通风室。 在材料被引入和移出系统的位置处的阀可以防止空气流过，同时允许材料通过。 空气可以相对于其中较重部分的材料落入通风室的路径成一定角度引入到增压室中，从而避免损坏扩散被引入通风室的空气的筛网。

公开(公告)号：US20120199676A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-09

申请号：US13310553

申请日：2011-12-02

Applicant: Thomas A. Valerio

Inventor： Thomas A. Valerio

IPC: B02C23/10 ,  B02C13/00 ,  B07B4/08

Abstract: Processing waste materials to recover valuable metals, such as copper, from the materials. The disclosed methods employ processes that further refine the waste materials to concentrate the metallic material after the waste materials are initially processed. Processes include employing mechanical separation, air separation, sizing, and density separation.

Abstract translation: 处理废料从材料中回收有价值的金属，如铜。 所公开的方法采用在废物最初被处理之后进一步改进废料以浓缩金属材料的方法。 方法包括采用机械分离，空气分离，上浆和密度分离。

公开(公告)号：US08177069B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-15

申请号：US12006932

申请日：2008-01-07

Applicant: Thomas A. Valerio

Inventor： Thomas A. Valerio

IPC: B07C5/34 ,  B03B1/02

CPC classification number: B07C5/3416 ,  B07C5/3427 ,  B07C5/362

Abstract: Sorting dissimilar materials, such as sorting plastics from wood, foam, or rubber. These systems and methods employ either dielectric heating or fluorescent dye absorption characteristics of materials to distinguish the materials. The systems and methods may employ differential dielectric heating and thermal imaging to sort wood, rubber, and foam, from plastic, metals, and other materials that do not undergo dielectric heating. Similarly, systems and methods may employ the greater liquid absorption properties of wood, rubber, and foam as compared to plastic. The dissimilar materials are subjected to fluorescent dye and carrier liquid, that is differentially absorbed by objects. Fluorescent imaging can be used to distinguish the materials. In either case, a computer-controlled system can be used to sort material types based on an evaluation of the thermal or fluorescent image.

Abstract translation: 对异种材料进行分类，例如从木材，泡沫或橡胶中分选塑料。 这些系统和方法采用介电加热或荧光染料吸收特性的材料来区分材料。 这些系统和方法可以采用差分介电加热和热成像从塑料，金属和不经历介电加热的其它材料分类木材，橡胶和泡沫。 类似地，与塑料相比，系统和方法可以采用木材，橡胶和泡沫塑料的更大的液体吸收性能。 不同的材料经受荧光染料和载体液体，被物体差异吸收。 荧光成像可用于区分材料。 在任一情况下，可以使用计算机控制的系统来基于热或荧光图像的评估对材料类型进行分类。

公开(公告)号：US08158902B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-17

申请号：US12720509

申请日：2010-03-09

Applicant: Thomas A. Valerio

Inventor： Thomas A. Valerio

IPC: B07C5/344

CPC classification number: B07C5/344

Abstract: A system for sorting metals from a batch of mixed material scrap includes an array of inductive proximity detectors, a processing computer and a sorting mechanism. The inductive proximity detectors identify the location of the metal pieces and the processing computer instructs the sorting mechanism to place the metal and non-metallic pieces into separate containers.

Abstract translation: 用于从一批混合废料中分选金属的系统包括电感式接近检测器阵列，处理计算机和分选机构。 感应式接近检测器识别金属片的位置，处理计算机指示分选机构将金属和非金属片放置在分开的容器中。

公开(公告)号：US20100051514A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-04

申请号：US12619255

申请日：2009-11-16

Applicant: Thomas A. Valerio

Inventor： Thomas A. Valerio

IPC: B07C5/344

CPC classification number: B03B5/44 ,  B03B5/28 ,  B03B9/06 ,  B03B13/00 ,  B03C1/30 ,  B03D3/00 ,  B07B4/02 ,  B07B13/003 ,  B07C5/342 ,  B07C5/344 ,  B09B3/00 ,  B29B17/02 ,  B29B2017/0227 ,  B29B2017/0241 ,  B29B2017/0244 ,  B29B2017/0262 ,  B29B2017/0272 ,  Y02W30/523 ,  Y02W30/524 ,  Y02W30/525 ,  Y02W30/526 ,  Y02W30/622 ,  Y02W30/821

Abstract: An automated system for sorting dissimilar materials, and in particular for sorting plastics from other materials and for sorting different types of plastics from one another comprises, depending upon the embodiment, combinations of a sizing mechanism, a friction separation, an air separator, a magnetic separator, a dielectric sensor sortation bed, shaker screening, a ballistic separator, an inductive sensor sortation system and a float/sink tank. The dielectric sensor sortation system may be either analog or digital, depending upon the particular implementation. One or more float/sink tanks can be used, depending upon the embodiment, each with a media of a different specific gravity. The media may be water, or water plus a compound such as calcium chloride. In addition, multiples of the same general type of module can be used for particular configurations. A heavy media system or a sand float process can be used either alternatively or additionally.

Abstract translation: 用于分类不同材料的自动化系统，特别是用于从其他材料分选塑料和用于将不同类型的塑料彼此分类的自动化系统包括根据实施例的尺寸机构，摩擦分离，空气分离器，磁性的组合 隔离器，电介质传感器分选床，振动筛筛分，弹道分离器，感应传感器分选系统和浮子/沉水池。 电介质传感器分选系统可以是模拟的或数字的，这取决于具体的实现。 根据实施例，可以使用一个或多个浮子/水槽，每个具有不同比重的介质。 培养基可以是水或水加化合物如氯化钙。 此外，相同通用类型的模块的倍数可用于特定配置。 重介质系统或砂浮法可以替代地或另外使用。

公开(公告)号：US20100005926A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-14

申请号：US12482587

申请日：2009-06-11

Applicant: Thomas A. Valerio

Inventor： Thomas A. Valerio

IPC: C22B9/05

CPC classification number: B03C1/30 ,  B03B2009/068 ,  B03C2201/20 ,  B03C2201/24 ,  B03C2201/32 ,  B07C5/368 ,  B07C2501/0018 ,  B07C2501/0054 ,  C22B7/005 ,  Y02P10/212 ,  Y02W30/526 ,  Y10S209/93

Abstract: Recovering metallic materials, such as copper, from waste materials. The A dynamic sensor measures the rate of change of current generated by metallic materials in the waste materials. Preprocessing and post processing of the waste materials may be completed to further concentrate the amount the metallic materials recovered from the waste.

Abstract translation: 从废料中回收金属材料，如铜。 A动态传感器测量废料中金属材料产生的电流变化率。 可以完成废料的预处理和后处理，以进一步集中从废物中回收的金属材料的量。