Vacuum assisted dryer systems and methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9605897
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14639773

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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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ELWHA LLCBELLEVUE WA 98005-4046

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hyde, Roderick A Redmond, US 2911 61857
Weaver, Thomas A San Mateo, US 225 11697
Wood,, Jr Lowell L Bellevue, US 2836 53047

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