RICHARD A NOVAK
Engineering in Boston, MA

License number
Massachusetts 4391
Expiration Date
Jun 30, 1986
Type
Mechanical Engineer
Address
Address
Boston, MA 02160

Professional information

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Richard S Novak, Boston MA - Lawyer

Address:
Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis LLP
1 International Pl, Boston 02110
(617) 261-3241, (617) 261-3175
Licenses:
Massachusetts - Active 1980
Education:
Boston University School of LawDegree JD - Juris Doctor - LawGraduated 1980
Middlebury CollegeDegree BA - Bachelor of ArtsGraduated 1977
Specialties:
Real Estate - 100%
Associations:
Boston Bar Association - Member
Real Estate Bar Association for Massachusetts (Massachusetts Conveyancers Association) - Member


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Blade Configurations For Francis-Type Turbine Runners

US Patent:
4479757, Oct 30, 1984
Filed:
Sep 30, 1982
Appl. No.:
6/431255
Inventors:
David G. Holmes - Schenectady NY
Richard A. Novak - Boston MA
Jacques Y. McNabb - Beaconsfield, CA
Assignee:
Dominion Engineering Works Limited - Lachine
International Classification:
F01D 504
US Classification:
416186R
Abstract:
An improved Francis-type turbine runner permitting a significant reduction in cavitation is provided by shaping the runners extending between the ring and crown in such a fashion that at least a portion of the area of the streamlined suction face side of each blade is (when used as a turbine) exposed when viewed in the axial direction looking away from the crown.


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Filtration Apparatus

US Patent:
3993564, Nov 23, 1976
Filed:
Jan 23, 1974
Appl. No.:
5/435987
Inventors:
Richard A. Novak - Boston MA
Assignee:
Advanced Product Engineering Corporation - Boston MA
International Classification:
B01D 4626
US Classification:
210360A
Abstract:
Apparatus for filtering particulate matter in a fluid (e. g. , gas) and in particular small particulate matter, the apparatus including a rotating filter, an expander or turbine for extracting energy from the fluid after the fluid has passed through the filter, an aerodynamic seal comprising a rotating multiple fin or vane member which rotates with the filter and expander, and depending upon the type of particulate matter, there is provided a spray system or a scrubbing system to aid in filtering the particulate matter.