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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8147661 | Unit for the electrolysis of water The invention discloses a unit for the electrolysis of water. The unit includes a plurality of stacked conductive plates which are separated from each other by a non conductive sealing ring. At least one of the stacked conductive plates functions as an anode. A plur... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8075751 | Water chlorinator having dual functioning electrodes A water chlorinator includes an aqueous chloride ion source; and a pair of dual functional electrodes configured to electrolyze the aqueous chloride ion source, each one of the pair of dual functional electrodes comprising a titanium substrate and a mixed metal oxid... | 12/13/2011 |
| 7938939 | Hydrogen generating apparatus and fuel cell generation system A hydrogen generating apparatus and a fuel cell power generation system having the hydrogen generating apparatus are disclosed. The hydrogen generating apparatus can include an electrolyte bath configured to contain an electrolyte solution, an anode placed inside th... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7879208 | Multi-port chlorine generator A chlorine treatment apparatus includes a housing with a cavity containing a chlorine generator for chlorinating a liquid such as water and at least three openings to the cavity. The chlorine generator may be an electrolytic cell. Some embodiments may include one or... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7736476 | System and method for producing metal powder by electrowinning This invention relates to a system and method for producing a metal powder product using either conventional electrowinning or alternative anode reaction chemistries in a flow-through electrowinning cell. The present invention enables the production of high quality ... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7442283 | Hydrogen peroxide generator A device and process is presented for producing hydrogen peroxide on an as needed basis is disclosed. The process and device produces hydrogen peroxide on a small scale without the addition of chemicals and disposal of waste streams. ... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7431810 | Apparatus for controlling flow in an electrodeposition process An electrowinning cell, having a tank with an opened upper end defined by a tank edge, electrolyte within the tank and a plurality of flat, metallic electrode plates disposed within the tank in side-by-side, spaced-apart, parallel relationship. Adjacent electrode pl... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7425257 | Method for the formation of a good contact surface on a cathode support bar and support bar The disclosure relates to a method of obtaining a good current contact on the support bar of a cathode used in electrolysis. In this method a highly electroconductive layer is formed on the contact piece on the end of the support bar of the cathode, especially at th... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7393440 | Hydrogen generation system The present invention provides a system for generating hydrogen gas in an aqueous solution based electrolytic or galvanic cell wherein the cathode is made from aluminum or an aluminum alloy. In a preferred arrangement the cell is a galvanic cell and cathode is made ... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7393438 | Apparatus for producing metal powder by electrowinning This invention relates to an apparatus for producing a metal powder product using either conventional electrowinning or alternative anode reaction chemistries in a flow-through electrowinning cell. A new design for a flow-through electrowinning cell that employs bot... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7368043 | Configurations and methods of electrochemical lead recovery from contaminated soil A soil remediation system includes an electrochemical cell that is configured to provide increased mass transfer and a decreased diffusion layer between the electrodes to thereby allow formation of a homogenous lead deposit that is substantially free of dendrite for... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7335284 | Modular electrochemical cell A modular electrochemical cell having two interchangeable assemblies each with a support structure defining a cylindrical recess and having a fitting for connecting a pipe to the assembly. A disc-shaped electrode is arranged inside each recess and the assemblies are... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7318885 | Hydrogen-oxygen gas generator and hydrogen-oxygen gas generating method using the generator A hydrogen-oxygen gas generator comprises an electrolytic bath (10A), a pair of electrodes composed of an anode member (2x) and cathode member (2y) both disposed in the bath, a power supply (34) for applying voltage between ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7303661 | Electrode for electrolysis and ion exchange membrane electrolytic cell A metal coil or an elastic cushion formed by winding the metal coil around a corrosion-resistant frame is sandwiched between an electrode and an electrode collector or a cell wall or is used as an electrode. The elasticity of the metal coil or the elastic cushion en... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7300227 | Recovery of non-aqueous phase liquids from ground sources The invention disclosed relates to a method and apparatus for recovering non-aqueous phase liquids (NAPL) from regions below ground where NAPL spills are sources of aquifer contamination. The apparatus includes a system to supply gas-supersaturated liquid, a system ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7258779 | Method and means for hydrogen and oxygen generation A method and means for producing a combustible mixture of hydrogen and oxygen by electrolysis of water using a pulsed application of water onto electrodes while applying an electrical potential between electrodes and where the electrodes are not immersed in the wate... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7232507 | High volumetric efficiency electrochemical cell design for treatment of low concentrations of contaminants in low conductivity water An electrochemical cell design is disclosed for the particular application of the electrochemical treatment of contaminants in water. The cell is designed to allow the treatment of low concentrations of contaminants in low conductivity water efficiently, and to be s... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7223324 | Capping board with separating walls Disclosed in a capping board for use to support hanging legs of anodes and cathodes within adjacent electrolytic cells. This capping board has a main body having a bottom surface shaped to fit onto upper edges of the adjacent cells, and a top surface. A first set of... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7211176 | Replaceable chlorinator electrode assembly The invention relates to an apparatus for electrolytic purification, comprising: (a) a pressure vessel having at least one access opening, at least one fluid flow inlet, and at least one fluid flow outlet, wherein the fluid flow in... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7204919 | Capping board with at least one sheet of electrically conductive material embedded therein Disclosed is a capping board for use to support anodes and cathodes within adjacent electrolytic cells, which has a plurality of individual seats positioned in spaced apart relationship all along its length to receive and support hanging legs projecting from these a... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7144493 | Process for the electrochemical decomposition of powders and electrolysis cells suitable therefor Process for the electrochemical decomposition of precursors in powder form by introducing a powder batch between two electrodes of an electrolysis cell, electrodes being designed to be liquid-permeable, and the electrolyte flowing through the powder batch perpendicu... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7101418 | Method and device for degassing a suspension, specifically a fiber stock suspension The invention relates to a method and a device for degassing of suspension, specifically fiber stock suspension. The method according to the invention is characterized in that separated excess suspension is discharged sideways through an overflow having an overflow ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7077945 | Cu—Ni—Fe anode for use in aluminum producing electrolytic cell A method of producing aluminum in an electrolytic cell containing alumina dissolved in an electrolyte, the method comprising the steps of providing a molten salt electrolyte at a temperature of less than 900° C. having alumina dissolved therein in an electrolytic c... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7048838 | Ion exchange membrane electrolyzer The invention provides an ion exchange membrane electrolyzer ensuring a satisfactory circulation of electrolyte, high electrolytic efficiency and great ridigity. An anode chamber partition in a flat sheet form is joined to a cathode chamber partition in a flat sheet... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7014740 | Brown gas mass production apparatus including a line style electrolytic cell Disclosed is a Brown gas mass production apparatus having a line style electrolytic cell in which an electrolytic cell case having an electrolyte distribution and discharging pipe mounted on the inside bottom surface thereof is coated with insulation material on the... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7011750 | Water treatment device The object of the present invention is to provide a water treatment device in which temperature does not affect performance in nitrogen removal. Water circulates in a first anaerobic filter bed chamber 5, a second anaerobic filter bed chamber 10, a con... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7008529 | Water treating device A water treating device includes a water container for containing water; an electrolyzing chamber for sterilizing water; a water treatment line which couples the electrolyzing chamber with the water container; a sensor for measuring residual chlorine concentration; ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7005075 | Gas drive electrolytic cell The present invention is directed to an electrolytic cell that is completely sealed during the electrolysis operation during production of oxidant. Gasses generated within the electrolysis operation, primarily hydrogen that is liberated at the cathode surface, incre... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6998029 | Anodic protection systems and methods Various systems and methods for protecting electrowinning anodes having electrocatalytically active coatings in a bank of electrolytic cells from being damaged by reverse currents. In the first embodiment, one or more auxiliary power sources are provided that, when ... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6972035 | Expandable threaded arcuate interbody spinal fusion implant with cylindrical configuration during insertion An at least in part cylindrical threaded interbody spinal fusion implant having an expandable height. ... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6972077 | Cells and electrodes for electrocoagulation treatment of wastewater An apparatus for treating wastewater comprising an electrocoagulation cell 100 including holding and isolating members 7, a top cell cover 17, a plurality of electrode plates E1 through E8 inserted within a sleeve 18 made of... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6913684 | Method for removal of solid deposits from electrode surfaces in water disinfecting systems using electrolytic cells, and a device for use thereof A method for removal of solid deposits from surfaces of electrodes of a DC electrolytic cell for disinfecting of water in a closed system, especially in a swimming pool, SPA or hot tub, includes simultaneous spinning the water over the electrode surfaces and electro... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6911128 | Device for decontamination of water The invention relates to a device for the decontamination of water, particularly of heavy metals and/or arsenic and/or their compounds, by means of electrolysis, wherein the water to be purified is fed through a receptacle and passes by electrodes of different polar... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6872288 | Apparatus for controlling flow in an electrodeposition process An electrowinning cell, having a tank with an opened upper end defined by a tank edge, electrolyte within the tank and a plurality of flat, metallic electrode plates disposed within the tank in side-by-side, spaced-apart, parallel relationship. Adjacent electrode pl... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6869714 | Electrode-membrane assembly and process for the preparation thereof An electrode-membrane assembly comprising a pair of electrodes at least one of which is porous, and a thermoplastic resin membrane having a functional group capable of being modified to a free ion exchange group upon hydrolysis, which is interposed between the two e... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6866756 | Hydrogen generator for uses in a vehicle fuel system The present invention discloses an electrolyzer for electrolyzing water into a gaseous mixture comprising hydrogen gas and oxygen gas. The electrolyzer is adapted to deliver this gaseous mixture to the fuel system of an internal combustion engine. The electrolyzer o... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6852205 | Water-electrolysis-device-use electrode plate, unit, solid electrolytic membrane unit and electrolytic cell According to the present invention, there is provided an electrode plate for a water electrolysis device, which is formed from a metal plate having such a thickness as to be capable of being press-formed, and which comprises a flat plate portion, and a peripheral ed... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6821398 | Chlorination system for swimming pools and the like An improved chlorination system for pools, spas, potable water supplies, and the like, provides a vertically oriented electrolytic cell connected between a pump and a lightly salinated pool. The cell preferably contains a metallic electrode, such as copper, and a pr... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6790324 | Hydrogen producing apparatus An apparatus for producing orthohydrogen and/or parahydrogen. The apparatus includes a container holding water and at least one pair of closely-spaced electrodes arranged within the container and submerged in the water. A first power supply provides a particular fir... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6780292 | Electrolytic treatment apparatus having replaceable and interchangeable electrode reactor cartridges therefor An electrolytic treatment apparatus includes a substantially hollow tubular outer vessel housing closed at its bottom end and provided with a liquid inlet and liquid outlet adjacent its bottom and top ends. A self-contained reactor cartridge unit integrates the vess... | 08/24/2004 |
