Patent ID: 8034214
Filing Date: 2011-10-11
Classification: B01D,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A reciprocating evaporator comprising: a sealed hollow evaporator vessel to hold chemicals or solvents to be evaporated; a frame reciprocatingly supporting said vessel at a downward angle; a flexible tube extending into said sealed vessel to allow chemicals or solvents to be added to and removed therefrom while said vessel is supported by said frame; means connected to said frame for rotating said vessel in a reciprocating manner; and means for heating said vessel; wherein said means for rotating said vessel includes a reversible motor which allows for a variety of angles of rotation, none of which is more than 360 degrees; wherein said frame is sized and shaped for containment in a shielded enclosure; and wherein said motor is of lower power than motors used with rotary evaporators having rotary gasket.