Apparatus for increasing efficiency in fluid delivery systems using magnetic fields

Abstract

An apparatus for subjecting fluid moving through a fluid delivery line to a magnetic field is provided. The apparatus comprises a plurality of magnets, magnet holders, and encapsulating structures, which together increase the magnetic force capable of being applied to the fluid delivery line due to the properties of the encapsulating structures and, preferably, the magnet holders. The apparatus also contains a novel tabbed magnet holder such that individual magnets may be easily removed and replaced to provide magnetic fields with differing properties, such as a much stronger or weaker field or a field capable of imparting spin upon the fluid.

1 . An apparatus for subjecting fluid moving through a fluid delivery line to a magnetic field, comprising: 
 a. a plurality of magnets arranged around and substantially parallel to the flow of fluid through the fluid delivery line;    b. a plurality of encapsulating structures, the material of which is selected from the group consisting of ferromagnetic material or paramagnetic material, which can be assembled around the fluid delivery line without modifying the fluid delivery line; and    c. a plurality of magnet holders for securing the magnets to the encapsulating structures such that the magnets are held in place around the fluid delivery line.    
   
   
       2 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the magnet holders are further comprised of ferromagnetic material.  
   
   
       3 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the magnet holders are further comprised of paramagnetic material.  
   
   
       4 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the magnet holders further comprise of a plurality of tabs that extend beyond the ends of the magnets such that the tabs can be inserted through slits in the encapsulating structures to secure the magnet to the encapsulating structures.  
   
   
       5 . An apparatus for subjecting fluid moving through a fluid delivery line to a magnetic field having a plurality of magnets, magnet holders, and encapsulating structures, wherein the magnet holders further comprise of a plurality of tabs that extend beyond the ends of the magnets such that the tabs can be inserted through slits in the encapsulating structures to secure the magnets to the encapsulating structures.  
   
   
       6 . An apparatus for subjecting fluid moving through a fluid delivery line to a magnetic field, comprising: 
 a. a plurality of magnets arranged around and substantially parallel to the fluid delivery line;    b. a plurality of encapsulating structures, the material of which is selected from the group consisting of ferromagnetic material or paramagnetic material, which can be assembled around the fluid delivery line without modifying the fluid delivery line;    c. a plurality of magnet holders, the material of which is selected from the group of ferromagnetic material or paramagnetic material, for securing the magnets to the encapsulating structures such that the magnets are held in place around the fluid delivery line; and    d. a plurality of tabs on each magnet holder such that the tabs can be inserted through slits in the encapsulating structures and bent to secure the magnet to the encapsulating structures.