Patent ID: 6818128
Filing Date: 2004-11-16
Classification: C02F

Abstract:
An apparatus for transmitting ultrasonic energy, comprising:a support member; an ultrasonic energy emitter engaged with the support member, the ultrasonic energy emitter having a first surface and a second surface facing opposite the first surface; a signal reverser positioned adjacent to the second surface of the ultrasonic energy emitter, the signal reverser biased against but not adhered to the ultrasonic energy emitter, the signal reverser positioned to receive a portion of ultrasonic energy emanating from the emitter and direct at least part of the portion of ultrasonic energy back into and through the emitter; and a vessel having a first end, a second end opposite the first end and a vessel axis extending between the first and second ends, the vessel configured to contain a fluid mixture, the support member coupled to the vessel and engaged with the ultrasonic energy emitter to support the emitter relative to the vessel.