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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 7722757 | Process for the production of hydrogen from water A method and device for the production of hydrogen from water and electricity using an active metal alloy. The active metal alloy reacts with water producing hydrogen and a metal hydroxide. The metal hydroxide is consumed, restoring the active metal alloy, by applyi... | 05/25/2010 |
| 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 |
| 7715098 | Projection screen having reduced ambient light scattering An apparatus and method for improving the contrast between incident projected light and ambient light reflected from a projection screen are described. The efficiency of the projection screen for reflection of the projected light remains high, while permitting the p... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7705513 | Thermal to electricity conversion using thermal magnetic properties A system for the generation of Electricity from Thermal Energy using the thermal magnetic properties of a Ferromagnetic, Electrically Conductive Material (FECM) in one or more Magnetic Fields. A FECM is exposed to one or more Magnetic Fields. Thermal Energy is appli... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7704746 | Method of detecting leakage from geologic formations used to sequester CO The invention provides methods for the measurement of carbon dioxide leakage from sequestration reservoirs. Tracer moieties are injected along with carbon dioxide into geological formations. Leakage is monitored by gas chromatographic analyses of absorbents. The inv... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7699916 | Corrosion-resistant, electrically-conductive plate for use in a fuel cell stack A corrosion resistant, electrically-conductive, durable plate at least partially coated with an anchor coating and a corrosion resistant coating. The corrosion resistant coating made of at least a polymer and a plurality of corrosion resistant particles each having ... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7697243 | Method for the detection of a magnetic field utilizing a magnetic vortex The determination of the strength of an in-plane magnetic field utilizing one or more magnetically-soft, ferromagnetic member, having a shape, size and material whereas a single magnetic vortex is formed at remanence in each ferromagnetic member. The preferred shape... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7692789 | High resolution analysis of soil elements with laser-induced breakdown The invention is a system and method of detecting a concentration of an element in a soil sample wherein an opening or slot is formed in a container that supports a soil sample that was extracted from the ground whereupon at least a length of the soil sample is expo... | 04/06/2010 |
| 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 |
| 7666534 | Electro-catalytic oxidation device for removing carbon from a fuel reformate An electro-catalytic oxidation device (ECOD) for the removal of contaminates, preferably carbonaceous materials, from an influent comprising an ECOD anode, an ECOD cathode, and an ECOD electrolyte. The ECOD anode is at a temperature whereby the contaminate collects ... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7655935 | Plutonium radiation surrogate A self-contained source of gamma-ray and neutron radiation suitable for use as a radiation surrogate for weapons-grade plutonium is described. The source generates a radiation spectrum similar to that of weapons-grade plutonium at 5% energy resolution between 59 and... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7655193 | Apparatus for extracting and sequestering carbon dioxide An apparatus and method associated therewith to extract and sequester carbon dioxide (CO2) from a stream or volume of gas wherein said apparatus hydrates CO2 and reacts the resulting carbonic acid with carbonate. Suitable carbonates include, bu... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7651673 | Method and system for small scale pumping The present invention relates generally to the field of small scale pumping and, more specifically, to a method and system for very small scale pumping media through microtubes. One preferred embodiment of the invention generally comprises: method for small scale pu... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7651669 | Microsystem process networks Various aspects and applications or microsystem process networks are described. The design of many types of microsystems can be improved by ortho-cascading mass, heat, or other unit process operations. Microsystems having energetically efficient microchannel heat ex... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7646272 | Freely oriented portable superconducting magnet A freely oriented portable superconducting magnet is disclosed. Coolant is supplied to the superconducting magnet from a repository separate from the magnet, enabling portability of the magnet. A plurality of support assemblies structurally anchor and thermally isol... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7638026 | Uranium dioxide electrolysis This is a single stage process for treating spent nuclear fuel from light water reactors. The spent nuclear fuel, uranium oxide, UO2, is added to a solution of UCl4 dissolved in molten LiCl. A carbon anode and a metallic cathode is positioned i... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7633980 | Phase change based cooling for high burst mode heat loads with temperature regulation above the phase change temperature An apparatus and method for transferring thermal energy from a heat load is disclosed. In particular, use of a phase change material and specific flow designs enables cooling with temperature regulation well above the fusion temperature of the phase change material ... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7632482 | Method for nano-pumping using carbon nanotubes The present invention relates generally to the field of nanotechnology, carbon nanotubes and, more specifically, to a method and system for nano-pumping media through carbon nanotubes. One preferred embodiment of the invention generally comprises: method for nano-pu... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7632384 | Multi-functional sensor system for molten salt technologies The present invention relates to a multi-functional sensor system that simultaneously measures cathode and anode electrode potentials, dissolved ion (i.e. oxide) concentration, and temperatures in an electrochemical cell. One embodiment of the invented system genera... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7628942 | Resin infiltration transfer technique A process has been developed for fabricating composite structures using either reaction forming or polymer infiltration and pyrolysis techniques to densify the composite matrix. The matrix and reinforcement materials of choice can include, but are not limited to, si... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7619011 | Design of slurry bubble column reactors: novel technique for optimum catalyst size selection contractual origin of the invention A method for determining optimum catalyst particle size for a gas-solid, liquid-solid, or gas-liquid-solid fluidized bed reactor such as a slurry bubble column reactor (SBCR) for converting synthesis gas into liquid fuels considers the complete granular temperature ... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7615739 | Spin microscope based on optically detected magnetic resonance The invention relates to scanning magnetic microscope which has a photoluminescent nanoprobe implanted in the tip apex of an atomic force microscope (AFM), a scanning tunneling microscope (STM) or a near-field scanning optical microscope (NSOM) and exhibits opticall... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7608820 | Spin microscope based on optically detected magnetic resonance The invention relates to scanning magnetic microscope which has a photoluminescent nanoprobe implanted in the tip apex of an atomic force microscope (AFM), a scanning tunneling microscope (STM) or a near-field scanning optical microscope (NSOM) and exhibits opticall... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7602181 | Apparatus and method for generating a magnetic field by rotation of a charge holding object A device and a method for the production of a magnetic field using a Charge Holding Object that is mechanically rotated. In a preferred embodiment, a Charge Holding Object surrounding a sample rotates and subjects the sample to one or more magnetic fields. The one o... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7585995 | Continuous wasteless ecologically safe technology of propylenecarbonate production in presence of phthalocyanine catalysts A continuous method of producing propylenecarbonate includes carboxylation of propylene oxide with carbon dioxide in presence of phthalocyanine catalyst on an inert carrier, using as the phthalocyanine catalyst at least one catalyst selected from the group consistin... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7582232 | Low temperature route to uranium nitride A method of preparing an actinide nitride fuel for nuclear reactors is provided. The method comprises the steps of a) providing at least one actinide oxide and optionally zirconium oxide; b) mixing the oxide with a source of hydrogen fluoride for a period of time an... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7570101 | Advanced insulated gate bipolar transistor gate drive A gate drive for an insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) includes a control and protection module coupled to a collector terminal of the IGBT, an optical communications module coupled to the control and protection module, a power supply module coupled to the con... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7566569 | Method for measuring surface temperature The present invention relates to a method for measuring a surface temperature using is a fluorescent temperature sensor or optical thermometer. The sensor includes a solution of 1,3-bis(1-pyrenyl)propane within a 1-butyl-1-1-methyl pyrrolidinium bis(trifluoromethyls... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7559234 | Real-time combustion control and diagnostics sensor-pressure oscillation monitor An apparatus and method for monitoring and controlling the combustion process in a combustion system to determine the amplitude and/or frequencies of dynamic pressure oscillations during combustion. An electrode in communication with the combustion system senses hyd... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7553517 | Method of applying a cerium diffusion coating to a metallic alloy A method of applying a cerium diffusion coating to a preferred nickel base alloy substrate has been discovered. A cerium oxide paste containing a halide activator is applied to the polished substrate and then dried. The workpiece is heated in a non-oxidizing atmosph... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7531808 | Method for the depth corrected detection of ionizing events from a co-planar grids sensor A method for the detection of ionizing events utilizing a co-planar grids sensor comprising a semiconductor substrate, cathode electrode, collecting grid and non-collecting grid. The semiconductor substrate is sensitive to ionizing radiation. A voltage less than 0 V... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7525782 | Adaptive protection algorithm and system An adaptive protection algorithm and system for protecting electrical distribution systems traces the flow of power through a distribution system, assigns a value (or rank) to each circuit breaker in the system and then determines the appropriate trip set points bas... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7523673 | Ionization based multi-directional flow sensor A method, system, and apparatus for conducting real-time monitoring of flow (airflow for example) in a system (a hybrid power generation system for example) is disclosed. The method, system and apparatus measure at least flow direction and velocity with minimal pres... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7521007 | Methods and apparatuses for the development of microstructured nuclear fuels Microstructured nuclear fuel adapted for nuclear power system use includes fissile material structures of micrometer-scale dimension dispersed in a matrix material. In one method of production, fissile material particles are processed in a chemical vapor deposition ... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7497993 | Fluorescent temperature sensor The present invention is a fluorescent temperature sensor or optical thermometer. The sensor includes a solution of 1,3-bis(1-pyrenyl)propane within a 1-butyl-1-1-methylpyrrolidinium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide ionic liquid solvent. The 1,3-bis(1-pyrenyl)propa... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7494632 | Mercury sorbent delivery system for flue gas The invention presents a device for the removal of elemental mercury from flue gas streams utilizing a layer of activated carbon particles contained within the filter fabric of a filter bag for use in a flue gas scrubbing system. ... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7494630 | Method of stripping metals from organic solvents A new method to strip metals from organic solvents in a manner that allows for the recycle of the stripping agent. The method utilizes carbonate solutions of organic amines with complexants, in low concentrations, to strip metals from organic solvents. The method al... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7486078 | Compact orthogonal NMR field sensor A Compact Orthogonal Field Sensor for emitting two orthogonal electro-magnetic fields in a common space. More particularly, a replacement inductor for existing NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) sensors to allow for NMR imaging. The Compact Orthogonal Field Sensor has... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7450222 | Correlated-intensity velocimeter for arbitrary reflector A velocimetry apparatus and method comprising splitting incoming reflected laser light and directing the laser light into first and second arms, filtering the laser light with passband filters in the first and second arms, one having a positive passband slope and th... | 11/11/2008 |
