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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8426783 | Microwave assisted chemical synthesis instrument with controlled pressure release An instrument for carrying out controlled microwave assisted chemical processes is particularly useful for handling relatively small samples. The instrument includes a needle, and a needle seal adjacent the needle and having a shaft coaxial with the needle and in co... | 04/23/2013 |
| 8405010 | Portable microwave oven with protective frame The portable microwave oven with protective frame is a microwave oven adapted for use in rugged environments, such as a construction site. The portable oven includes a microwave oven and an outer protective frame mounted to the microwave housing. A plurality of conn... | 03/26/2013 |
| 8357884 | System of extraction of volatiles from soil using microwave processes A device for the extraction and collection of volatiles from soil or planetary regolith. The device utilizes core drilled holes to gain access to underlying volatiles below the surface. Microwave energy beamed into the holes penetrates through the soil or regolith t... | 01/22/2013 |
| 8319161 | Method and device for uniformly heating a sample by microwave radiation The present invention concerns a method and a device for uniformly heating a sample by microwave radiation. According to the invention, at least one stirring element is immersed at least partly in a sample to be heated, said stirring element comprising a magnetic or... | 11/27/2012 |
| 8294070 | Air circuit for cooking appliance including combination heating system A cooking appliance includes a recirculating airflow which is directed through particularly configured air plenum and nozzle structure that synergistically combine to enhance an overall cooking efficiency and effectiveness. In particular, the configuration of the ai... | 10/23/2012 |
| 8283616 | Method and apparatus for microwave dissociation of organic compounds The invention describes a process for reducing an organic-containing material into lower molecular weight gaseous hydrocarbons, liquid hydrocarbons and solid carbon constituents, by using out-of-phase microwaves which enter the applicator through at least one applic... | 10/09/2012 |
| 8173941 | Apparatus for microwave-assisted preparation of specimens In an apparatus for microwave-assisted preparation of specimens with a microwave generator (1), a microwave chamber for receiving specimens (5) to be processed, and a container arrangement (11) for a number of containers (9) for liquids, ... | 05/08/2012 |
| 7939785 | Microwave-assisted chromatography preparation An instrument and associated method are disclosed for preparing samples for column chromatography. The method includes the steps of applying microwave energy to a sample composition containing at least one solvent to encourage a chemical reaction and generate desire... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7902488 | Microwave-assisted peptide synthesis An instrument and associated method are disclosed for the accelerated synthesis of peptides by the solid phase method. The instrument includes a microwave cavity, a microwave source in communication with the cavity, a column in the cavity formed of a material that i... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7829828 | Microwave assisted chemical synthesis instrument with controlled pressure release An instrument for carrying out controlled microwave assisted chemical processes, and that is particularly useful for handling relatively small samples. The instrument includes a microwave-transparent reaction vessel with an open mouth, a pressure-resistant seal on t... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7820951 | Microwave assisted chemical synthesis instrument with controlled pressure release An instrument for carrying out controlled microwave assisted chemical processes, and that is particularly useful for handling relatively small samples. The instrument includes a microwave-transparent reaction vessel with an open mouth, a pressure-resistant seal on t... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7812291 | Microwave-assisted chromatography preparation An instrument and associated method are disclosed for preparing samples for column chromatography. The method includes the steps of applying microwave energy to a sample composition containing at least one solvent to encourage a chemical reaction and generate desire... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7759619 | Sterilisation of duct flows Sterilisation of airflow in a duct may be achieved by irradiating the air with light in the ultraviolet spectrum. Electrodeless bulbs may be enclosed in part of a duct and fed with RF energy in order to energize the bulb. The RF energy may be contained using grids d... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7755010 | Non-invasive microwave analysis methods A non-invasive microwave analysis method determines scattered phase and/or amplitude data for a liquid in a container. A transmitter antenna transmits microwaves that scatter from the container and the liquid in the container. One or more receiver antennas convert t... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7723654 | Apparatus for in-situ microwave consolidation of planetary materials containing nano-sized metallic iron particles An apparatus and method for on-site microwave consolidation of planetary regolith, soil and dust is disclosed. Such particulate materials may be converted into useful products such as roadways and other construction materials. In one embodiment, a portable microwave... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7645965 | Microwave oven having a coffee maker Disclosed is a microwave oven having a coffee maker with a structure wherein a user can easily clean a filter basket (420), the microwave oven includes a first housing (100) having a cooking chamber (110) being opened or closed by a door (130... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7514657 | Process for reducing the acidity of hydrocarbon mixtures A process to reduce acidity of hydrocarbon mixtures (1) is described, that includes sending a hydrocarbon stream to a Microwave Treatment Unit (MTU), with a fixed stream or mud bed of microwave absorbent materials, pure or in mixtures, such as coke fines, spe... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7501607 | Apparatuses and methods for suppressing thermally-induced motion of a workpiece Apparatuses and methods for suppressing thermally induced motion of a workpiece. An apparatus includes a workpiece heating system configured to thermally induce motion of a workpiece, and further includes a damping member spaced apart from the workpiece and configur... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7498547 | Method and apparatus for microwave phosphor synthesis A method of microwave synthesis of phosphors includes a microwave furnace having a microwave chamber; providing starting material in the microwave chamber; and subjecting the starting material to microwaves, whereby the starting material is synthesized into phosphor... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7476828 | Media microwave oven A media microwave oven for showing videos at a workplace. The media microwave oven includes: a microwave oven; a display screen embedded in the door of the microwave oven; a speaker; and a lockable compartment containing a computer system. The computer system compri... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7435930 | Inductive heating method with indicia sensing Heating devices and methods which are particularly useful in vending machines for hot products. Products such as beverages contained in individual containers such as cans are rapidly heated to serving temperature by induction heating for delivery to a customer. Vari... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7432478 | Inductive heating apparatus with machine readable device Heating devices and methods which are particularly useful in vending machines for hot products. Products such as foods, including beverages, contained in individual containers such as cans are rapidly heated to serving temperature by induction heating for delivery t... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7420500 | Electromagnetic radiation absorber An electromagnetic radiation absorber for absorbing radiation in the wavelength range λmin to λmax. The absorber has a conductor layer in contact with a dielectric layer. The conductor layer carries a plurality of apertures of sub-wavelength ... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7409850 | Systems and methods for maximizing heat transfer efficiency to and minimizing thermal gradients in an analytic column An improved gas chromatograph system includes a radiant source, an insert located to receive an output of the radiant source, and an analytic column wound on a concave surface of the insert so that successive coils of the wound analytic column are in direct contact ... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7405381 | Real-time imaging and spectroscopy during microwave assisted chemistry An instrument and associated method are disclosed for conducting microwave assisted chemical reactions. The instrument includes a microwave cavity, preferably a closed microwave cavity, for conducting microwave assisted chemical reactions, and a source for applying ... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7402783 | Customer-engaging food merchandising module An apparatus and method are disclosed for penetrating convenience store food markets with a customer-engaging food merchandising module. The customer-engaging food merchandising module comprises three units: a food storage and display unit attached to a food prepara... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7381932 | Quasi-optical material treatment apparatus A quasi-optical material treatment apparatus includes a first mirror and a second mirror. The first mirror is arched, and has a focal point in a chamber distance, and a coupling port to receive a high power microwave from an external microwave source that travels al... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7360480 | Bread maker A bread maker comprising: a main body; an oven having a surface coated with a ceramic material, and being accommodated in the main body; a door provided in a front of the main body to open and close the oven; and upper heaters and lower heaters respectively disposed... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7361303 | Medical waste treatment unit A method and apparatus for reducing organic waste. The apparatus comprises a conveyor to move waste to a first chamber for weighing waste and purging oxygen, a second chamber for treating, sterilizing and reducing waste by reverse polymerization, and a third chamber... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7360533 | Speed cooking oven A speed cooking oven is disclosed comprising a cooking cavity, a controller, thermal heating source, blower assembly, air directing means and a vent assembly. Hot air is circulated by the blower motor assembly into the oven cavity where the hot air is directed in a ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7361871 | Coffee maker and microwave oven and method for controlling the same Coffee maker and microwave oven, and method for controlling the same, the coffee maker and microwave oven including a cabinet forming an exterior, a cooking chamber in the cabinet, an outfit room in the cabinet for mounting various electric components on an inside t... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7358469 | Apparatus for microwave heat treatment of manufactured components An apparatus for heat treating manufactured components using microwave energy and microwave susceptor material. Heat treating medium such as eutectic salts may be employed. A fluidized bed introduces process gases which may include carburizing or nitriding gases. Th... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7351941 | Apparatus and method for transmitting and receiving data in microwave oven The invention relates to an apparatus and method for data transmitting/receiving between a microwave oven and an information appliance PDA. The apparatus includes a wireless data transmitting/receiving unit for conducting wireless data communication with an external... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7348526 | Microwave-assisted chromatography preparation An instrument and associated method are disclosed for preparing samples for column chromatography. The method includes the steps of applying microwave energy to a sample composition containing at least one solvent to encourage a chemical reaction and generate desire... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7339895 | Gateway device and control method for communication with IP and IPV6 protocols A non-IP device holds an interface ID defined by Ipv6. A gateway generates and holds an Ipv6 address for the non-IP device. The gateway serves to convert the protocol of a packet destined to the non-IP device from a portable telephone or a personal computer coupled ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7332057 | Method of vaporizing liquids by microwave heating This invention is directed to a method for vaporizing a liquid by slowly evaporating the liquid from a liquid phase to a vapor phase below the boiling point of the liquid; and applying an effective amount of microwave power to maintain the slow evaporation of the li... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7326892 | Process of microwave brazing with powder materials A process for heating a powder material by microwave radiation so that heating of the powder material is selective and sufficient to cause complete melting of the particles. The process entails providing a mass of powder comprising a quantity of filler particles of ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7322233 | Level meter with a waveguide and a wave adapter The invention relates to a level meter with a waveguide for guiding an electromagnetic wave, such that the waveguide is designed as a hollow conductor and has a forward terminal section; with a wave adapter of a dielectrical material, such that the wave adapter has ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7319212 | Non-invasive microwave analysis systems A non-invasive microwave analysis system determines scattered phase and/or amplitude data for a liquid in a container. A tank holds coupling liquid; the system includes a membrane for separating the liquid container from the coupling liquid. A transmitter antenna si... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7317270 | Electric machine with transducer system An electric machine includes a stator, a rotor, an electrically insulated bearing unit for supporting the rotor, a transducer system, and at least one torque support for connecting the transducer system to the rotor and the stator. In order to prevent a potential eq... | 01/08/2008 |
