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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7285244 | Automated device for biological analysis An automated device for biological analysis including a rotatable rotor, and at least one reactor supported on the rotor and including an agitator composed of a blade which can either be 1) supported on a lower portion of a biochip carrier formed at an angle to reta... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7285189 | Method for steam reforming of chain hydrocarbon Disclosed is a novel method for steam reforming, by which selectivity to carbon monoxide is high, which is free from various side reactions, which may be carried out at a lower temperature and at a lower pressure than the conventional methods, and which may be carri... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7163641 | Method of forming high aspect ratio apertures A plasma etch process for etching BPSG employing two primary etchants at low flows and pressures, and a relatively low temperature environment within the etch chamber, which includes a fluorine scavenger in the form of silicon. The two primary etchant gases are CHF | 01/16/2007 |
| 7067204 | Submerged plasma generator, method of generating plasma in liquid and method of decomposing toxic substance with plasma in liquid A method and apparatus for generating plasma in a liquid. The apparatus includes an ultrasonic wave generator for generating bubbles in the liquid, and an electromagnetic wave generator for continuously irradiating electromagnetic waves to the liquid from within the... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7033551 | Apparatus and methods for direct conversion of gaseous hydrocarbons to liquids A chemical reactor for direct conversion of hydrocarbons includes a dielectric barrier discharge plasma cell and a solid oxide electrochemical cell in fluid communication therewith. The discharge plasma cell comprises a pair of electrodes separated by a dielectric m... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6787002 | Compact plasma reactor A device for purifying an exhaust gas contains at least one first and one second component with a respective shell and core through which the exhaust flows, as well as with two front faces each. At least one of the front faces of the first component and at least one... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6610212 | Method of forming high aspect ratio apertures A plasma etch process for etching BPSG employing two primary etchants at low flows and pressures, and a relatively low temperature environment within the etch chamber, which includes a fluorine scavenger in the form of silicon. The two primary etchant gas... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6565716 | Dielectric barrier discharge system and method for decomposing hazardous compounds in fluids A dielectric barrier discharge system includes first and second non-thermal plasma reactors which are coupled together in series. The first reactor includes a first surface discharge electrode which defines a first discharge path along the first surface d... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6375832 | Fuel synthesis A method of transforming a normally gaseous composition containing at least one hydrogen source, at least one oxygen source and at least one carbon source into a normally liquid fuel, wherein said gaseous composition consists at least in part of carbon di... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6284105 | Dielectric barrier discharge cracking A method of cracking a hydrocarbon composition having a normal boiling range beginning at a temperature of at least about 200° C., includes the steps of providing the hydrocarbon composition in a reactor including a first electrode mechanism, a second el... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6118040 | Method and apparatus for purifying a gaseous mixture including molecules and/or cells of toxic or polluting substances The method includes a step of creating a flow of the mixture, a step of generating an electron discharge at a velocity such as to create a zone in which the mixture is ionised and a step of directing a series of electron beams so as to intercept the flow ... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6113748 | Non-fossil fuel without harmful combustion effluents Non-fossil fuel without harmful combustion effluents, the only effluents being water and carbon dioxide. The compositions of which the fuel is made are carbon and water only, which are converted in an underwater electric arc into hydrogen and carbon monox... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6027617 | Gas reactor for plasma discharge and catalytic action A gas reactor includes a dielectric casing made of a dielectric material and forming a first conduit for directing first gas in one direction, a first electrode positioned inside the dielectric casing along a general center thereof and extending in the di... | 02/22/2000 |
| 5993761 | Conversion of hydrocarbons assisted by gliding electric arcs in the presence of water vapor and/or carbon dioxide Method for conversion of hydrocarbons assisted by gliding electric arcs in the presence of water vapor and/or carbon dioxide. The objective of the process and the plasma assistance device to steam reforming, to the reforming with CO2 or to simultaneous reformi... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5695619 | Gaseous pollutant destruction method using self-resonant corona discharge A pollutant destruction system connects a capacitive corona discharge chamber in a self-resonant circuit with an inductive element. Intermittent energizing signals are furnished from a power supply to induce corona discharges within the chamber, with the ... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5645919 | Self-supporting sheet-like structure having at least one structured surface A self-supporting sheet-like structure is described, which contains a substrate layer and a structured coating on at least one surface of the substrate layer. The structured coating is produced by treating at least one surface of the substrate layer by me... | 07/08/1997 |
| 5637198 | Volatile organic compound and chlorinated volatile organic compound reduction methods and high efficiency apparatus This invention is drawn to a Volatile Organic Compound environment effective reduction apparatus comprising a reactor-efficient coronal discharge zone, and at least one pair of high-dielectric coated electrodes. In particular embodiments Halogenated volat... | 06/10/1997 |
| 5472581 | Microwave production of C2 hydrocarbons, using a carbon catalyst C1 and C2 hydrocarbons may be produced under the action of pulsed microwave energy in a reactor containing activated charcoal as a catalyst/reactant. Methane and/or water is the other active ingredient and the product is primarily ac... | 12/05/1995 |
| 5417817 | Biomass gasification process and apparatus An apparatus for a gasification of a biomass liquid solution includes a reaction chamber having a biomass liquid solution therein. The biomass solution includes at least water and carbon. A pair of spaced apart carbon electrodes are immersed in the soluti... | 05/23/1995 |
| 5409584 | Electrical method for conversion of molecular weights of particulates An electrical apparatus is provided for the conversion of compounds, elements, or mixtures which are in particulate form, into new compounds, elements or mixtures in gaseous, liquid, or particulate form. In a reaction chamber, particulates are mechanicall... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5328577 | Upgrading of low value hydrocarbons using a hydrogen donor and microwave radiation Low value hydrocarbons can be upgraded by contact with the products formed during irradiation of a hydrogen donor and water using microwave energy in the presence of at least one plasma initiator.... | 07/12/1994 |
| 5310461 | Cold oxidation in gaseous phase A vapour and gaseous effluent purification process wherein the gaseous flow is made to proceed between metal plates (1) subjected to oscillating electrical high voltages and then over a porous siliceous mass (2) having adsorbed therein an oxidation cataly... | 05/10/1994 |
| 5277773 | Conversion of hydrocarbons using microwave radiation C1+ hydrocarbons can be effectively converted to primarily unsaturated hydrocarbon and hydrogen by subjecting the C1+ hydrocarbon to microwave radiation in the presence of water and at least one plasma initiator that is capable of i... | 01/11/1994 |
| 5205915 | Conversion of methane using continuous microwave radiation (OP-3690) Methane can be effectively converted to acetylene, ethylene, and hydrogen by subjecting the methane to continuous microwave radiation in the presence of at least one plasma initiator that is capable of initiating an electric discharge in an electromagneti... | 04/27/1993 |
| 5205912 | Conversion of methane using pulsed microwave radiation Methane can be effectively converted to acetylene, ethylene, and hydrogen by subjecting the methane to pulsed microwave radiation in the presence of at least one plasma initiator that is capable of initiating an electric discharge in an electromagnetic fi... | 04/27/1993 |
| 5186974 | Self-supporting sheet-like structure comprising a substrate and a coating, and a process for its production A self-supporting sheet-like structure comprises a coating, which reduces sliding friction, on at least one surface of the substrate. The slip-improving coating is produced by treating this substrate surface by means of an electric corona discharge betwee... | 02/16/1993 |
| 5181998 | Upgrading of low value hydrocarbons using a hydrogen donor and microwave radiation Low value hydrocarbons can be upgraded by contact with the products formed during irradiation of a hydrogen donor using microwave energy in the presence of at least one plasma initiator.... | 01/26/1993 |
| 5156919 | Fluorocarbon coated magnesium alloy carriage and method of coating a magnesium alloy shaped part A magnesium alloy structural member for supporting at least one actuator arm in a hard disk drive and a method for making a shaped magnesium part having a fluorocarbon coating is disclosed. The coating is applied by exposing the member to a reactive gas i... | 10/20/1992 |
| 5131993 | Low power density plasma excitation microwave energy induced chemical reactions Disclosed is a method for cracking a hydrocarbon material. The method includes introducing a stream including a hydrocarbon fluid and a carrier fluid into a reaction zone. A microwave discharge plasma is continuously maintained within the reaction zone, a... | 07/21/1992 |
| 5122245 | Process for the synthesis of "oxo" products by the plasma route and installation comprising a plasma reactor usable in the process The present invention relates to a process for the synthesis of "oxo" products or their derivatives consisting of hydrocarbon compounds containing carbonyl and/or hydroxyl groups, characterized in that a hydrocarbon substrate containing an unsaturation, s... | 06/16/1992 |
| 5069765 | Method of manufacturing combustible gaseous products An electric arc is used for reacting carbonaceous materials and water to produce a combustible gaseous product comprising hydrogen, carbon monoxide and methane as its major components, wherein the electrothermal and photochemical effects of the arc result... | 12/03/1991 |
| 5026463 | Process and apparatus for preparing the surface of a plastic molding by means of an electrical corona discharge Moldings having a thickness of 1 to 60 mm and made of flexible webs or rigid sheet of plastic are passed through a corona discharge treatment system consisting of high-voltage electrodes and a counter-electrode and a high-frequency alternating current vol... | 06/25/1991 |
| 4940521 | Process and apparatus for pretreating the surface of a single-layer or multilayer molded material by means of an electrical corona discharge Pretreating the surface of electrically conducting molded materials, such as metal foil or plastic films in whose polymer matrix electrically conducting particles have been incorporated, by means of electrical corona discharge is provided. A generator sub... | 07/10/1990 |
| 4929319 | Process and device for surface pre-treatment of plastic by means of an electrical corona discharge For surface pre-treatment of a plastic article, such as a film sheet or the interior of a plastic molded article, by means of electrical corona-discharge, a device is provided having a generator 5 and a corona discharge device 11. The generator applied a ... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4921157 | Fluxless soldering process A method of soldering without the need for fluxing agents, high temperature, hydrogen, laser excitation or sputtering techniques. The method uses plasma excitation to remove surface oxides from solder surfaces, thereby eliminating the need for post-solder... | 05/01/1990 |
| 4883570 | Apparatus and method for enhanced chemical processing in high pressure and atmospheric plasmas produced by high frequency electromagnetic waves An apparatus and method for creating high temperature plasmas for enhanced chemical processing of gaseous fluids, toxic chemicals, and the like, at a wide range of pressures, especially at atmospheric and high pressures includes an electro-magnetic resona... | 11/28/1989 |
| 4861446 | Treatment of gas liquor A method and apparatus for converting a raw gas such as the gas liquor resulting from a Lurgi-type coal gassification process together with CO2 and/or water by passing it through a plasma arc heater and gas converter to convert it to a mixture ... | 08/29/1989 |
| 4834853 | Fast pyrolysis reactor and method of enhancing unsaturated hydrocarbon formation A fast pyrolysis reactor includes a tank having a top, bottom and sidewalls extending therebetween and defining a reaction chamber. A fluid inlet and a gas outlet communicate with the chamber. A plurality of cooperatively paired first and second electrode... | 05/30/1989 |
| 4818355 | Method and apparatus for removing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from the exhaust of a municipal waste incinerator A system for decomposing aromatic hydrocarbons, such as furans, dioxins and PCBs, uses a glow discharge device as an electrochemical reactor. A gas, containing an aromatic hydrocarbon, is supplied at approximately atmospheric pressure to the glow discharg... | 04/04/1989 |
| 4810524 | Inorganic powders with improved dispersibility Inorganic powders are coated with a thin film of an organic polymer formed on the individual particles by plasma polymerization. The film thickness may be not more than 100 Å, and the inorganic powders include magnetic ones.... | 03/07/1989 |
