Quotables
"The man with a new idea is a crank until the idea succeeds."
Samuel Clemens
PatentStorm News
Make the Most of Our Site
See this month's Top Inventors and Most Cited Patents.
Stay on top of the latest innovations by subscribing to an RSS feed.
Registered users: Manage your profile.
| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8142756 | Methods of reforming hydrocarbon fuels using hexaaluminate catalysts A metal substituted hexaaluminate catalyst for reforming hydrocarbon fuels to synthesis gas of the general formula AByAl12-yO19-δ, A being selected from alkali metals, alkaline earth metals and lanthanide metals or mixtures thereof.... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8133463 | Pyrochlore-type catalysts for the reforming of hydrocarbon fuels A method of catalytically reforming a reactant gas mixture using a pyrochlore catalyst material comprised of one or more pyrochlores having the composition A2-w-xA′wA″xB2-y-zB′yB″zO7-Δ | 03/13/2012 |
| 8128735 | Process for COcapture using zeolites from high pressure and moderate temperature gas streams A method for separating CO2 from a gas stream comprised of CO2 and other gaseous constituents using a zeolite sorbent in a swing-adsorption process, producing a high temperature CO2 stream at a higher CO2 pressure than the... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8111059 | Electric current locator The disclosure herein provides an apparatus for location of a quantity of current vectors in an electrical device, where the current vector has a known direction and a known relative magnitude to an input current supplied to the electrical device. Mathematical const... | 02/07/2012 |
| 7992718 | Method for enhancing selectivity and recovery in the fractional flotation of particles in a flotation column The method relates to particle separation from a feed stream. The feed stream is injected directly into the froth zone of a vertical flotation column in the presence of a counter-current reflux stream. A froth breaker generates a reflux stream and a concentrate stre... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7927095 | Time varying voltage combustion control and diagnostics sensor A time-varying voltage is applied to an electrode, or a pair of electrodes, of a sensor installed in a fuel nozzle disposed adjacent the combustion zone of a continuous combustion system, such as of the gas turbine engine type. The time-varying voltage induces a tim... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7900811 | Method for producing components with internal architectures, such as micro-channel reactors, via diffusion bonding sheets This invention relates to a method for producing components with internal architectures, and more particularly, this invention relates to a method for producing structures with microchannels via the use of diffusion bonding of stacked laminates. Specifically, the me... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7871764 | Universal nucleic acids sample preparation method for cells, spores and their mixture The present invention relates to a method for extracting nucleic acids from biological samples. More specifically the invention relates to a universal method for extracting nucleic acids from unidentified biological samples. An advantage of the presently invented me... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7842126 | COseparation from low-temperature flue gases Two methods are provide for the separation of carbon dioxide from the flue gases. The first method utilizes a phase-separating moiety dissolved in an aqueous solution of a basic moiety to capture carbon dioxide. The second method utilizes a phase-separating moiety a... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7839282 | Capacitance probe for detection of anomalies in non-metallic plastic pipe The disclosure relates to analysis of materials using a capacitive sensor to detect anomalies through comparison of measured capacitances. The capacitive sensor is used in conjunction with a capacitance measurement device, a location device, and a processor in order... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7767000 | Regenerable hydrogen chloride removal sorbent and regenerable multi-functional hydrogen sulfide and hydrogen chloride removal sorbent for high temperature gas streams A novel regenerable composition for removing hydrogen chloride and hydrogen sulfide from a gas stream, the sorbent comprising a mixture containing from about 5 wt % manganese oxide to about 99 wt. % manganese oxides where manganese can exist in various oxidation sta... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7740948 | Thermal barrier coatings This disclosure addresses the issue of providing a metallic-ceramic overlay coating that potentially serves as an interface or bond coat layer to provide enhanced oxidation resistance to the underlying superalloy substrate via the formation of a diffusion barrier re... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7718033 | One-step method for the production of nanofluids A one step method and system for producing nanofluids by a particle-source evaporation and deposition of the evaporant into a base fluid. The base fluid such (i.e. ethylene glycol) is placed in a rotating cylindrical drum having an adjustable heater-boat-evaporator ... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7671280 | Bird guard The bird guard provides a device to protect electrical insulators comprising a central shaft; a clamp attached to an end of the shaft to secure the device to a transmission tower; a top and bottom cover to shield transmission tower insulators; and bearings to allow ... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7442353 | Heat recirculating cooler for fluid stream pollutant removal A process by which heat is removed from a reactant fluid to reach the operating temperature of a known pollutant removal method and said heat is recirculated to raise the temperature of the product fluid. The process can be utilized whenever an intermediate step rea... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7420187 | Citizen's dosimeter The present invention relates to a citizen's dosimeter. More specifically, the invention relates to a small, portable, personal dosimetry device designed to be used in the wake of a event involving a Radiological Dispersal Device (RDD), Improvised Nuclear Device (IN... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7368658 | High efficiency diamond solar cells A photovoltaic device and method of making same. A layer of p-doped microcrystalline diamond is deposited on a layer of n-doped ultrananocrystalline diamond such as by providing a substrate in a chamber, providing a first atmosphere containing about 1% by volume CH | 05/06/2008 |
| 7314847 | Regenerable sorbents for COcapture from moderate and high temperature gas streams A process for making a granular sorbent to capture carbon dioxide from gas streams comprising homogeneously mixing an alkali metal oxide, alkali metal hydroxide, alkaline earth metal oxide, alkaline earth metal hydroxide, alkali titanate, alkali zirconate, alkali si... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7291317 | Method for synthesizing extremely high-temperature melting materials The invention relates to a method of synthesizing high-temperature melting materials. More specifically the invention relates to a containerless method of synthesizing very high temperature melting materials such as carbides and transition-metal, lanthanide and acti... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7288136 | High capacity immobilized amine sorbents A method is provided for making low-cost CO2 sorbents that can be used in large-scale gas-solid processes. The improved method entails treating an amine to increase the number of secondary amine groups and impregnating the amine in a porous solid support.... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7271592 | Toroid cavity/coil NMR multi-detector An analytical device for rapid, non-invasive nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy of multiple samples using a single spectrometer is provided. A modified toroid cavity/coil detector (TCD), and methods for conducting the simultaneous acquisition of NMR data ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7268552 | Capillary toroid cavity detector for high pressure NMR A Toroid Cavity Detector (TCD) is provided for implementing nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) studies of chemical reactions under conditions of high pressures and temperatures. A toroid cavity contains an elongated central conductor extending within the toroid cavity... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7217402 | Apparatus and method for making metal chloride salt product A method of producing metal chlorides is disclosed in which chlorine gas is introduced into liquid Cd. CdCl2 salt is floating on the liquid Cd and as more liquid CdCl2 is formed it separates from the liquid Cd metal and dissolves in the salt. T... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7197880 | Lean blowoff detection sensor Apparatus and method for detecting incipient lean blowoff conditions in a lean premixed combustion nozzle of a gas turbine. A sensor near the flame detects the concentration of hydrocarbon ions and/or electrons produced by combustion and the concentration monitored ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7180082 | Method for plasma formation for extreme ultraviolet lithography-theta pinch A device and method for generating extremely short-wave ultraviolet electromagnetic wave, utilizing a theta pinch plasma generator to produce electromagnetic radiation in the range of 10 to 20 nm. The device comprises an axially aligned open-ended pinch chamber defi... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7159841 | Piezoelectric axial flow microvalve This invention is directed to a fuel cell operable with a quantity of fuel and a quantity of an oxidizer to produce electrical power, the fuel cell including a fuel cell body including a labyrinth system structured to permit the fuel and the oxidizer to flow thereth... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7115887 | Method for generating extreme ultraviolet with mather-type plasma accelerators for use in Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography A device and method for generating extremely short-wave ultraviolet electromagnetic wave uses two intersecting plasma beams generated by two plasma accelerators. The intersection of the two plasma beams emits electromagnetic radiation and in particular radiation in ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7099141 | Ceramic capacitor exhibiting graceful failure by self-clearing, method for fabricating self-clearing capacitor A short-resistant capacitor comprises an electrically conductive planar support substrate having a first thickness, a ceramic film deposited over the support substrate, thereby defining a ceramic surface; and a metallic film deposited over the ceramic surface, said ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7097747 | Continuous process electrorefiner A new device is provided for the electrorefining of uranium in spent metallic nuclear fuels by the separation of unreacted zirconium, noble metal fission products, transuranic elements, and uranium from spent fuel rods. The process comprises an electrorefiner cell. ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7091386 | Method for facilitating catalyzed oxidation reactions, device for facilitating catalyzed oxidation reactions A catalytic process for the oxidation of organic. Oxygen is loaded into a metal foil by heating the foil while in contact with an oxygen-containing fluid. After cooling the oxygen-activated foil to room temperature, oxygen diffuses through the foil and oxidizes reac... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7038460 | Electrostatic dust detector An apparatus for detecting dust in a variety of environments which can include radioactive and other hostile environments both in a vacuum and in a pressurized system. The apparatus consists of a grid coupled to a selected bias voltage. The signal generated when dus... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7007474 | Energy recovery during expansion of compressed gas using power plant low-quality heat sources A method of recovering energy from a cool compressed gas, compressed liquid, vapor, or supercritical fluid is disclosed which includes incrementally expanding the compressed gas, compressed liquid, vapor, or supercritical fluid through a plurality of expansion engin... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6994831 | Oxidative tritium decontamination system The Oxidative Tritium Decontamination System, OTDS, provides a method and apparatus for reduction of tritium surface contamination on various items. The OTDS employs ozone gas as oxidizing agent to convert elemental tritium to tritium oxide. Tritium oxide vapor and ... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6994930 | Direct fired reciprocating engine and bottoming high temperature fuel cell hybrid A system of a fuel cell bottoming an internal combustion engine. The engine exhaust gas may be combined in varying degrees with air and fed as input to a fuel cell. Reformer and oxidizers may be combined with heat exchangers to accommodate rich and lean burn conditi... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6972562 | Near-field magneto-optical microscope A device and method for mapping magnetic fields of a sample at a resolution less than the wavelength of light without altering the magnetic field of the sample is disclosed. A device having a tapered end portion with a magneto-optically active particle positioned at... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6919061 | In-situ method for treating residual sodium A unique process for deactivating residual sodium in Liquid Metal Fast Breeder Reactor (LMFBR) systems which uses humidified (but not saturated) carbon dioxide at ambient temperature and pressure to convert residual sodium into solid sodium bicarbonate. ... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6858998 | Variable-period undulators for synchrotron radiation A new and improved undulator design is provided that enables a variable period length for the production of synchrotron radiation from both medium-energy and high-energy storage rings. The variable period length is achieved using a staggered array of pole pieces mad... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6815386 | Use of phosphates to reduce slag penetration in Cr2O3-based refractories A high-chromium refractory material that provides improved resistance to coal slag penetration is presented. The refractory mixture comprises a blend of chromium oxide, aluminum oxide and phosphates. The refractory mixture may be blended with an aggregate and cured.... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6800262 | Method for making a uranium chloride salt product The subject apparatus provides a means to produce UCl3 in large quantities without incurring corrosion of the containment vessel or associated apparatus. Gaseous Cl is injected into a lower layer of Cd where CdCl2 is formed. Due to is lower den... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6774635 | Video toroid cavity imager A video toroid cavity imager for in situ measurement of electrochemical properties of an electrolytic material sample includes a cylindrical toroid cavity resonator containing the sample and employs NMR and video imaging for providing high-resolution spectral and vi... | 08/10/2004 |
