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Apparatus and method for microwave processing of liquids

  • US 6,268,596 B1
  • Filed: 08/24/1999
  • Issued: 07/31/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/24/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus for microwave processing a liquid material comprising:

  • a microwave cavity;

    a vessel for containing a liquid material, said vessel at least partially disposed within said cavity;

    a microwave source disposed to direct microwaves into said cavity;

    at least one field perturbing tool having a selected size, shape, and composition, said tool disposed to apply a controlled, localized concentration of microwave power to at least one selected portion of said liquid material; and

    a means for controllably circulating said liquid material relative to said tool so that over time said concentration of microwave power is applied in turn to substantially all portions of said liquid material.

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