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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20110042238 | SENSOR TO MEASURE A CONCENTRATION OF ALKALI ALCOHOLATE A sodium sensor to measure a concentration of sodium methylate in methanol. The sensor assembly includes a solid alkali ion conducting membrane, a reference electrode, and a measurement electrode. The solid alkali ion conducting membrane transports ions between two alka... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110027848 | METHOD OF PRODUCING COUPLED RADICAL PRODUCTS FROM BIOMASS A method that produces coupled radical products from biomass. The method involves obtaining a lipid or carboxylic acid material from the biomass. This material may be a carboxylic acid, an ester of a carboxylic acid, a triglyceride of a carboxylic acid, or a metal salt ... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20110024288 | DECARBOXYLATION CELL FOR PRODUCTION OF COUPLED RADICAL PRODUCTS A method that produces coupled radical products from biomass. The method involves obtaining a lipid or carboxylic acid material from the biomass. This material may be a carboxylic acid, an ester of a carboxylic acid, a triglyceride of a carboxylic acid, or a metal salt ... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20110015449 | DIALKYL AND DIARYL ETHER PRODUCTION FROM METAL ALCOHOLATE A dialkyl or diaryl ether is produced by reacting carbon dioxide with a metal alcoholate having the formula, M(RO)x, where “M” is a Group 1, Group 2, or Group 3 metal; “x” is the valence of the metal M; “R” is a C1 to C6 lowe... | 01/20/2011 |
| 20110015419 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOVING CATALYST AND RECOVERING FREE CARBOXYLIC ACIDS AFTER TRANSESTERIFICATION REACTION Systems and methods for using carbon dioxide to remove an alkali catalyst and to recover free carboxylic acids after a transesterification reaction are disclosed. Generally, the methods include first providing a mixture resulting from the transesterification of an ester... | 01/20/2011 |
| 20100331170 | ALKALI METAL SUPER IONIC CONDUCTING CERAMIC Metal ion conducting ceramic materials are disclosed having characteristics of high ion conductivity for certain alkali and monovalent metal ions at low temperatures, high selectivity for the metal ions, good current efficiency and stability in water and corrosive media... | 12/30/2010 |
| 20100319535 | HIGH-TEMPERATURE, STEAM-SELECTIVE MEMBRANE A high-temperature, steam-selective membrane for adding steam to or removing steam from various types of chemical reactions is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, such a membrane includes a polymer layer (a Nafion or sulfonated PEEK polymer layer, for example) exhibiti... | 12/23/2010 |
| 20100318120 | HEMOSTATIC MATERIAL AND DELIVERY DEVICE A hemostatic material, production method, delivery method, and apparatus are disclosed. The hemostatic material includes a peptide that preferentially selects exposed endothelial cells for bonding. The peptide is conjugated with a hemostatic agent (e.g., chitosan) to pr... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100312171 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ADMINISTERING A THERAPEUTIC AGENT INTO TISSUE An apparatus for administering a therapeutic is provided. In various embodiments, the apparatus includes a syringe having a barrel and a plunger and having an ozone generator associated therewith. The generator is initiated and a therapeutic gas is accumulated within th... | 12/09/2010 |
| 20100307928 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ADMINISTERING A THERAPEUTIC AGENT INTO TISSUE An apparatus for administering a therapeutic is provided. In various embodiments, the apparatus includes a syringe having a barrel and a plunger and having an ozone generator associated therewith. The generator is initiated and a therapeutic gas is accumulated within th... | 12/09/2010 |
| 20100297537 | ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL COMPRISING IONICALLY CONDUCTIVE MEMBRANE AND POROUS MULTIPHASE ELECTRODE An electrochemical cell in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes a first electrode containing a first phase intermixed with a second phase and a network of interconnected pores. The first phase contains a ceramic material and the second phase contains... | 11/25/2010 |
| 20100279194 | Sulfur Tolerant Anode For Solid Oxide Fuel Cell A solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) for use in generating electricity while tolerating sulfur content in a fuel input stream. The solid oxide fuel cell includes an electrolyte, a cathode, and a sulfur tolerant anode. The cathode is disposed on a first side of the electrolyte... | 11/04/2010 |
| 20100264025 | PARTICULATE MATTER SENSOR WITH AN INSULATING AIR GAP An electrode assembly for a particulate matter sensor in a gas environment. The electrode assembly includes an insulating tube, a conductor, and a positioning structure. The insulating tube has an outer surface and defines an interior cavity with an interior surface. Th... | 10/21/2010 |
| 20100255289 | Aluminosilicate-Based Oxide Composite Coating and Bond Coat for Silicon-Based Ceramic Substrates An article is disclosed in one embodiment of the invention as including a silicon-based ceramic substrate and a top coat. A bond coat is provided between the silicon-based ceramic substrate and the top coat. The bond coat is derived from a mixture containing preceramic ... | 10/07/2010 |
| 20100239893 | SODIUM-SULFUR BATTERY WITH A SUBSTANTIALLY NON-POROUS MEMBRANE AND ENHANCED CATHODE UTILIZATION A sodium-sulfur battery is disclosed in one embodiment of the invention as including an anode containing sodium and a cathode comprising elemental sulfur. The cathode may include at least one solvent selected to at least partially dissolve the elemental sulfur and Na 09/23/2010 | |
| 20100222770 | FLUID DELIVERY DEVICE WITH A DIFFUSION MEMBRANE FOR FAST RESPONSE TIME A fluid delivery device can be used to deliver fluid within a living body. The fluid delivery device includes an electrochemical pump, a reservoir, a displaceable member, and a diffuse membrane. The electrochemical pump transports water and includes an electrochemical p... | 09/02/2010 |
| 20100181189 | SCAFFOLD FOR AN ION-CONDUCTIVE MEMBRANE A scaffold holding one or more ion-conductive ceramic membranes for use in an electrochemical cell is described. Generally, the scaffold includes a thermoplastic plate defining one or more orifices. Each orifice is typically defined by a first, second, and third apertur... | 07/22/2010 |
| 20100176214 | GREETING CARD FRAGRANCE DELIVERY SYSTEM A fragrance delivery system for delivering a fragrance from a card is disclosed. In the system, a canister attached to a first surface, which may be the face of a card. An emanator is disposed within the canister, including a fragrance-emitting material. A removable cov... | 07/15/2010 |
| 20100126248 | RIGID PARTICULATE MATTER SENSOR A sensor to detect particulate matter. The sensor includes a first rigid tube, a second rigid tube, a detection surface electrode, and a bias surface electrode. The second rigid tube is mounted substantially parallel to the first rigid tube. The detection surface electr... | 05/27/2010 |
| 20100119411 | APPARATUS AND METHOD TO DELIVER A STERILE, FILLED SYRINGE TO A USER A stand-alone apparatus to deliver a sterile, filled syringe to a user. The syringe dispenser includes a controller to accept input from the user and to convert the input into an electrical control signal. The syringe dispenser also includes an ozone generator coupled t... | 05/13/2010 |
| 20100108780 | LIQUID ATOMIZATION DEVICE AND METHOD A device and method for atomizing a liquid for delivery to a target zone are presented. The liquid atomization device may include a liquid reservoir to contain a liquid, and a liquid pathway to receive at least a portion of the liquid from the liquid reservoir. The liqu... | 05/06/2010 |
| 20100096264 | MULTILAYER CERAMIC NOx GAS SENSOR DEVICE A mixed potential NOx sensor apparatus for measuring the total NOx concentration in a gas stream is disclosed. The NOx sensing apparatus comprises a multilayer ceramic structure with electrodes for sensing both oxygen and NOx ... | 04/22/2010 |
| 20100089762 | Apparatus and Method For Reducing an Alkali Metal Electrochemically at a Temperature Below the Metal's Melting Temperature A cell having an anode compartment and a cathode compartment is used to electrolyze an alkali metal polysulfide into an alkali metal. The cell includes an anode, wherein at least part of the anode is housed in the anode compartment. The cell also includes a quantity of ... | 04/15/2010 |
| 20100068629 | ALKALI METAL SEAWATER BATTERY A galvanic cell is disclosed. Generally, the cell includes an alkali metal anode, which electrochemcially oxidizes to release alkali metal ions, and a cathode, which is configured to be exposed to an electrolyte solution. A water-impermeable, alkali-ion-conductive ceram... | 03/18/2010 |
| 20100058957 | PREVIOUS CONCRETE COMPRISING A GEOPOLYMERIZED POZZOLANIC ASH BINDER A process for making a pervious concrete comprising a geopolymerized pozzolanic ash. Generally, the process includes mixing a solid aggregate and a geopolymerized pozzolanic ash binder together to form a pervious concrete mixture. Some examples of suitable aggregates co... | 03/11/2010 |
| 20100044246 | PARTICULATE MATTER SENSOR WITH A HEATER An apparatus to detect particulate matter. The apparatus includes a sensor electrode, a shroud, and a heater. The electrode measures a chemical composition within an exhaust stream. The shroud surrounds at least a portion of the sensor electrode, exclusive of a distal e... | 02/25/2010 |
| 20100044242 | Methods For Producing Sodium Hypochlorite With a Three-Compartment Apparatus Containing an Acidic Anolyte An electrochemical method for the production of a chlorine-based oxidant product, such as sodium hypochlorite, is disclosed. The method may potentially be used to produce sodium hypochlorite from sea water or low purity un-softened or NaCl-based salt solutions. The meth... | 02/25/2010 |
| 20100044241 | Methods for Producing Sodium Hypochlorite with a Three-Compartment Apparatus Containing a Basic Anolyte An electrochemical method for the production of a chlorine-based oxidant product, such as sodium hypochlorite, is disclosed. The method may potentially be used to produce sodium hypochlorite from sea water or low purity un-softened or NaCl-based salt solutions. The meth... | 02/25/2010 |
| 20100022993 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING BENEFICIAL LIQUIDS AT STEADY RATE An apparatus for delivering a beneficial agent is disclosed in one embodiment of the invention as including a water collection chamber. A water-transporting membrane is provided to communicate with the water collection chamber. An extraction chamber receives water throu... | 01/28/2010 |
| 20100003556 | PLASMA-CATALYZED FUEL REFORMER A reformer is disclosed that includes a plasma zone to receive a pre-heated mixture of reactants and ionize the reactants by applying an electrical potential thereto. A first thermally conductive surface surrounds the plasma zone and is configured to transfer heat from ... | 01/07/2010 |
| 20090304775 | Drug-Exuding Orthopedic Implant An apparatus in accordance with the present invention may include an orthopedic implant having one or more voids integrated into a surface thereof. A beneficial agent may be deposited into each void, and a regulator element may substantially cover an open end of thereof... | 12/10/2009 |
| 20090295045 | PROCESS FOR MAKING CERAMIC INSULATION A method is provided for producing insulation materials and insulation for high temperature applications using novel castable and powder-based ceramics. The ceramic components produced using the proposed process offers (i) a fine porosity (from nano-to micro scale); (ii... | 12/03/2009 |
| 20090259171 | Transdermal Oxygen-Delivery Apparatus and Method An apparatus and method for facilitating transdermal oxygen delivery is disclosed in one embodiment of the invention as including a supply source coupled to a delivery device. The supply source may provide a supply of oxygen that may be delivered transdermally through t... | 10/15/2009 |
| 20090255451 | Apparatus and Method for Delivering Beneficial Agents to Subterranean Locations An apparatus for delivering a beneficial agent to a subterranean location is disclosed in one embodiment of the invention as including a water collection chamber having a substantially open end. A water-transporting membrane is provided to communicate with the water col... | 10/15/2009 |
| 20090254021 | KIT FOR ADMINISTERING A THERAPEUTIC AGENT INTO TISSUE An apparatus for administering a therapeutic agent is provided. The apparatus, in an embodiment, includes an ozone generator connected to a scavenger and an ozone administrator via network of tubing and valves. When activated and the valves placed in the proper position... | 10/08/2009 |
| 20090216204 | AUTO-REPLENISHING, WOUND-DRESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD Apparatus and methods to treat skin defects include a pump with reservoirs for a pressurization gas and a fluid, the fluid loaded at a factory and sealed or filled at point of use through a valve, septum, or the like. Upon activation, the pump generates a gas introduced... | 08/27/2009 |
| 20090209902 | KIT FOR ADMINSTERING A THERAPEUTIC AGENT INTO TISSUE An apparatus for administering a therapeutic agent is provided. The apparatus, in an embodiment, includes an ozone generator connected to a scavenger and an ozone administrator via network of tubing and valves. When activated and the valves placed in the proper position... | 08/20/2009 |
| 20090209901 | APPARATUS FOR ADMINSTERING A THERAPEUTIC AGENT INTO TISSUE An apparatus for administering a therapeutic agent is provided. The apparatus, in an embodiment, includes an ozone generator connected to a scavenger and an ozone administrator via network of tubing and valves. When activated and the valves placed in the proper position... | 08/20/2009 |
| 20090204062 | METHOD FOR ADMINISTERING A THERAPEUTIC AGENT INTO TISSUE An apparatus for administering a therapeutic agent is provided. The apparatus, in an embodiment, includes an ozone generator connected to a scavenger and an ozone administrator via network of tubing and valves. When activated and the valves placed in the proper position... | 08/13/2009 |
| 20090196810 | Systems and Methods for On-Site Selective Catalytic Reduction A selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system includes an on-board ammonia generation system that produces nitrogen from air and hydrogen from a source of a hydrogen-containing compound, and generates an ammonia product from the nitrogen and hydrogen to provide the ammon... | 08/06/2009 |
