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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8166777 | Glass composition and process for sealing void spaces in electrochemical devices A glass foaming material and method are disclosed for filling void spaces in electrochemical devices. The glass material includes a reagent that foams at a temperature above the softening point of the glass. Expansion of the glass fills void spaces including by-pass... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8138117 | Functionalized sorbent for chemical separations and sequential forming process A highly functionalized sorbent and sequential process for making are disclosed. The sorbent includes organic short-length amino silanes and organic oligomeric polyfunctional amino silanes that are dispersed within pores of a porous support that form a 3-dimensional... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8110667 | Method for conversion of carbohydrate polymers to value-added chemical products Methods are described for conversion of carbohydrate polymers in ionic liquids, including cellulose, that yield value-added chemicals including, e.g., glucose and 5-hydroxylmethylfurfural (HMF) at temperatures below 120° C. Catalyst compositions that include variou... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8101140 | Structured catalyst bed and method for conversion of feed materials to chemical products and liquid fuels The present invention is a structured monolith reactor and method that provides for controlled Fischer-Tropsch (FT) synthesis. The invention controls mass transport limitations leading to higher CO conversion and lower methane selectivity. Over 95 wt % of the total ... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8097845 | Focused analyte spray emission apparatus and process for mass spectrometric analysis An apparatus and process are disclosed that deliver an analyte deposited on a substrate to a mass spectrometer that provides for trace analysis of complex organic analytes. Analytes are probed using a small droplet of solvent that is formed at the junction between t... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8088283 | Continuous batch reactor, system, and process for treatment of metal-contaminated fluids A fluid treatment device, system, and process are described that provide a filtered, metal-depleted (treated) fluid. The system includes two pairs of tanks that are piped and valved to allow one pair to fill/react while the other pair decants/discharges, which provi... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8087516 | System and process for treatment of a contaminated fluid A new device, method, and system are disclosed that provide for removal of undesired materials from a contaminated fluid. Materials present in the fluids are kept in motion in one or more filter cassettes that include disc aerators that improve contact times with th... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8067053 | Method for selective immobilization of macromolecules on self assembled monolayer surfaces Disclosed is a method for selective chemical binding and immobilization of macromolecules on solid supports in conjunction with self-assembled monolayer (SAM) surfaces. Immobilization involves selective binding of peptides and other macromolecules to SAM surfaces us... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8061207 | System and process for ultrasonic characterization of deformed structures Generally speaking, the method of the present invention is performed by making various ultrasonic scans at preselected orientations along the length of a material being tested. Data from the scans are then plotted together with various calculated parameters that are... | 11/22/2011 |
| 7964028 | Method and apparatus for selective capture of gas phase analytes using metal β-diketonate polymers A process and sensor device are disclosed that employ metal β-diketonate polymers to selectively capture gas-phase explosives and weaponized chemical agents in a sampling area or volume. The metal β-diketonate polymers can be applied to surfaces in various analyti... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7964022 | Method and apparatus for selective capture of gas phase analytes using metal β-diketonate polymers A process and sensor device are disclosed that employ metal β-diketonate polymers to selectively capture gas-phase explosives and weaponized chemical agents in a sampling area or volume. The metal β-diketonate polymers can be applied to surfaces in various analyti... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7963116 | Bulk-scaffolded hydrogen storage and releasing materials and methods for preparing and using same Compositions are disclosed for storing and releasing hydrogen and methods for preparing and using same. These hydrogen storage and releasing materials exhibit fast release rates at low release temperatures without unwanted side reactions, thus preserving desired lev... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7957441 | Method and apparatus for resonant frequency waveform modulation A resonant modulator device and process are described that provide enhanced resonant frequency waveforms to electrical devices including, e.g., laser devices. Faster, larger, and more complex modulation waveforms are obtained than can be obtained by use of conventio... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7956328 | System, device, and methods for real-time screening of live cells, biomarkers, and chemical signatures An ATR-FTIR device and system are described that defect live-cell responses to stimuli and perturbations in real-time. The system and device can monitor perturbations resulting from exposures to various physical, chemical, and biological materials in real-time, as w... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7955574 | Porous thin film and process for analyte preconcentration and determination A porous thin film and a method are disclosed. The film has a generally uniform thickness and includes fused silica particles that provide multiple types of pores in the film. Particles are generally uniformly distributed on a surface and have a generally open struc... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7939681 | Methods for conversion of carbohydrates in ionic liquids to value-added chemicals Methods are described for converting carbohydrates including, e.g., monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides in ionic liquids to value-added chemicals including furans, useful as chemical intermediates and/or feedstocks. Fructose is converted to 5-hydroxy... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7897129 | Process for synthesis of ammonia borane for bulk hydrogen storage The present invention discloses new methods for synthesizing ammonia borane (NH3BH3, or AB). Ammonium borohydride (NH4BH4) is formed from the reaction of borohydride salts and ammonium salts in liquid ammonia. Ammonium bor... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7888635 | Ion funnel ion trap and process An ion funnel trap is described that includes a inlet portion, a trapping portion, and a outlet portion that couples, in normal operation, with an ion funnel. The ion trap operates efficiently at a pressure of ˜1 Torr and provides for: 1) removal of low mass-to-cha... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7876443 | Multipass optical device and process for gas and analyte determination A torus multipass optical device and method are described that provide for trace level determination of gases and gas-phase analytes. The torus device includes an optical cavity defined by at least one ring mirror. The mirror delivers optical power in at least a rad... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7838273 | Biomolecular hybrid material and process for preparing same and uses for same Disclosed is a composition and method for fabricating novel hybrid materials comprised of, e.g., carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and crosslinked enzyme clusters (CECs). In one method, enzyme-CNT hybrids are prepared by precipitation of enzymes which are subsequently crossli... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7752890 | Method and apparatus for continuous fluid leak monitoring and detection in analytical instruments and instrument systems A method and device are disclosed that provide for detection of fluid leaks in analytical instruments and instrument systems. The leak detection device includes a collection tube, a fluid absorbing material, and a circuit that electrically couples to an indicator de... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7740424 | Article separation apparatus and method for unit operations An apparatus and method are disclosed for separating articles from a group of articles. The apparatus includes a container for containing one or more articles coupled to a suitable fluidizer for suspending articles within the container and transporting articles to a... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7687661 | Method for conversion of β-hydroxy carbonyl compounds A process is disclosed for conversion of salts of β-hydroxy carbonyl compounds forming useful conversion products including, e.g., α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds and/or salts of α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds. Conversion products find use, e.g., as feed... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7671344 | Low pressure electrospray ionization system and process for effective transmission of ions A system and method are disclosed that provide up to complete transmission of ions between coupled stages with low effective ion losses. A novel “interfaceless” electrospray ionization system is further described that operates the electrospray at a reduced press... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7611878 | Biocatalytic material comprising multilayer enzyme coated fiber The present invention relates generally to high stability, high activity biocatalytic materials and processes for using the same. The materials comprise enzyme aggregate coatings having high biocatalytic activity and stability useful in heterogeneous environment. Th... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7611835 | Process for preparing multilayer enzyme coating on a fiber A process for preparing high stability, high activity biocatalytic materials is disclosed and processes for using the same. The process involves coating of a material or fiber with enzymes and enzyme aggregate providing a material or fiber with high biocatalytic act... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7514676 | Method and apparatus for selective filtering of ions An adjustable, low mass-to-charge (m/z) filter is disclosed employing electrospray ionization to block ions associated with unwanted low m/z species from entering the mass spectrometer and contributing their space charge to down-stream ion accumulation steps. The lo... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7499807 | Methods for recalibration of mass spectrometry data Disclosed are methods for recalibrating mass spectrometry data that provide improvement in both mass accuracy and precision by adjusting for experimental variance in parameters that have a substantial impact on mass measurement accuracy. Optimal coefficients are det... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7498585 | Method and apparatus for simultaneous detection and measurement of charged particles at one or more levels of particle flux for analysis of same A charged particle detector and method are disclosed providing for simultaneous detection and measurement of charged particles at one or more levels of particle flux in a measurement cycle. The detector provides multiple and independently selectable levels of integr... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7491930 | Hooked differential mobility spectrometry apparatus and method therefore Disclosed are a device and method for improved interfacing of differential mobility spectrometry (DMS) or field asymmetric waveform ion mobility spectrometry (FAIMS) analyzers of substantially planar geometry to subsequent or preceding instrument stages. Interfacing... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7482289 | Methods and apparatus for depositing tantalum metal films to surfaces and substrates Methods and an apparatus are disclosed for depositing tantalum metal films in next-generation solvent fluids on substrates and/or deposition surfaces useful, e.g., as metal seed layers. Deposition involves low valence oxidation state metal precursors soluble in liqu... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7449683 | Method and apparatus for high-order differential mobility separations The present invention relates generally to separation of ions based on their transport properties. More particularly, the invention relates to separation of ionic mixtures and characterization of ions in gases using higher-order differential ion mobility spectrometr... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7430928 | Method and apparatus for concentrating vapors for analysis An apparatus and method are disclosed for pre-concentrating gaseous vapors for analysis. The invention finds application in conjunction with, e.g., analytical instruments where low detection limits for gaseous vapors are desirable. Vapors sorbed and concentrated wit... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7402517 | Method and apparatus for selective deposition of materials to surfaces and substrates Methods are disclosed for depositing materials selectively and controllably from liquid, near-critical, and/or supercritical fluids to a substrate or surface controlling the location and/or thickness of material(s) deposited to the surface or substrate. In one exemp... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7365312 | Method and apparatus for enhanced sequencing of complex molecules using surface-induced dissociation in conjunction with mass spectrometric analysis The invention relates to a method and apparatus for enhanced sequencing of complex molecules using surface-induced dissociation (SID) in conjunction with mass spectrometric analysis. Results demonstrate formation of a wide distribution of structure-specific fragment... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7351964 | Ion funnel with extended mass range and reduced conductance limit aperture An improved ion funnel design is disclosed that decreases the axial RF (parasite) fields at the ion funnel exit. This is achieved by addition of one or more compensation electrodes after the conductance limit electrode. Various RF voltage profiles may be applied to ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7339166 | Interface and process for enhanced transmission of non-circular ion beams between stages at unequal pressure The invention discloses a new interface with non-circular conductance limit aperture(s) useful for effective transmission of non-circular ion beams between stages with different gas pressure. In particular, the invention provides an improved coupling of field asymme... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7316788 | Materials for storage and release of hydrogen and methods for preparing and using same The invention relates to materials for storing and releasing hydrogen and methods for preparing and using same. The materials exhibit fast release rates at low release temperatures and are suitable as fuel and/or hydrogen sources for a variety of applications such a... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7288760 | Conformational real-time atmospheric and environmental characterization sampling apparatus and method The present invention relates generally to a method and apparatus for real-time environmental gas sampling. A manifold is disclosed allowing for real-time gas sampling and monitoring/analysis of atomospheric over a wide range of oxygen contents, e.g., oxygen-rich as... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7258942 | Multilayer compressive seal for sealing in high temperature devices A mica based compressive seal has been developed exhibiting superior thermal cycle stability when compared to other compressive seals known in the art. The seal is composed of compliant glass or metal interlayers and a sealing (gasket) member layer composed of mica ... | 08/21/2007 |
