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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8143592 | Filling system for potentially hazardous materials Systems, devices, and methods for filling containers with radioactive materials are described. In certain embodiments, the systems comprise a shielding material that substantially defines a chamber and, preferably, substantially blocks radioactivity, a conduit exten... | 03/27/2012 |
| 7649184 | Processing method and system A processing method uses a processing system which includes an atmosphere replacing chamber having first and second gate valves, and a container that has an inside maintained in a reduced pressure or vacuum atmosphere and provides a predetermined process to an objec... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7361509 | Dynamic metered fluid volume determination method and related apparatus A method for dynamically determining the volume of a liquid dispensed by a metering system, the metering system including a metering pump, a pump motor, a sensor, and a conduit interconnecting the pump and a metering probe. The method includes the steps of aspiratin... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7337683 | Insitu inertial particulate separation system A sampling system for separating gaseous samples from a gas stream containing particulate matter and transporting the gaseous samples to a location outside of the flowing gas stream comprises an inertial filter mounted on the end of a hollow probe, the inertial filt... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7276720 | Apparatus and methods for analyzing samples The present invention relates to apparatus, systems, and methods for analyzing biological samples. The apparatus, systems, and methods can involve using a vacuum source to pull microfluidic volumes through analytical equipment, such as flow cells and the like. Addit... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7253413 | Gas identification system A system for identifying a gas sample includes a canister, a docking station, a thermal desorption device, and a spectrometer. The canister includes a sorbent and a valve. The docking station is configured to removably engage the canister. When the canister is engag... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7205536 | Micro matrix ion generator for analyzers A source of ions for an analyzer includes a reservoir for containing a liquid, a manifold having a plurality of nozzles, a conduit connecting the reservoir to the manifold and a counter electrode having a potential different between the counter electrode and the noz... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7163031 | Automated dispensing system and associated method of use An automated bulk dispensing system and a method of use including selectively receiving a predetermined amount of radioactive liquid from a second container into a third container, selectively receiving a predetermined amount of nonradioactive liquid from a first co... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7159475 | Apparatus and method of sampling semivolatile compounds An apparatus and method for sampling semivolatile compounds is disclosed. A collection bag is placed around an air conditioning vent on an aircraft. An opening in the collection bag receives air from the air conditioning vent into the bag. An exit in the collection ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7160566 | Food surface sanitation tunnel This invention is a modular, adjustable, easy to maintain, portable or fixed food sanitation tunnel, comprising an enclosing means for subjecting food to sanitizers including UV light, ozone, hydroperoxides, superoxides and hydroxyl radicals, and a method for using ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7094340 | Anti-spray aquarium airlift tube elbow An exit elbow for an aerated aquarium lift tube, designed so that by the combination of a top-most air release baffle and a submerged release jet, that the inevitable water spray from the implosion of aeration bubbles is contained within the exit elbow itself and no... | 08/22/2006 |
| 6955791 | Environmental air sterilization system The present invention is a high volume, wall-mountable air sanitation apparatus for disinfecting and removing VOCs from air with high energy UV light and ozone. The apparatus has a powerful fan and an elongated UV light source and target for use with the movement of... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6912889 | Generator monitoring, control and efficiency A system for generating electricity includes a generator and an interface. The generator is coupled to the interface and provides data to the interface regarding electricity generation. The interface is coupled to a control node for monitoring and controlling the ge... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6841774 | Sample introduction device for mass spectrometry using a fast fluidic system to synchronize multiple parallel liquid sample streams A sample introduction device for introducing a plurality of independent fluid sample streams into a mass spectrometer includes a manifold (84) having a plurality of fluid sample stream direct paths. Each direct path extends between a fluid sample stream inlet... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6649917 | Cleaning system for UV disinfection module/reactor A cleaning system for a UV disinfection module having a pair of headers with a multiplicity of lamps extending therebetween including a cleaning plate having a multiplicity of openings therein, the openings having lamp wipers and arranged to substantially... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6635885 | Apparatus for delivering calibration compounds to mass spectrometers and method An apparatus for delivering calibrant gas at selected flow rates to the ionization region of a mass spectrometer which employs capillary flow restrictors for metering the flow.... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6602425 | Method for low cost water disinfection A low cost system for providing drinking water includes a feed water container with a simple ceramic filter covering an outlet of the feed water container. The preferred filter is generally cylindrically shaped with a bore extending partially therethrough... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6518581 | Apparatus for control of gas flow into a mass spectrometer using a series of small orifices A gas sampling and inlet device for a mass spectrometer has a hollow housing sleeve with an open inside region and a hollow inner sleeve with an open inside region, with the inner sleeve coaxial to the housing sleeve. One end of the housing sleeve and one... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6423965 | Mass spectrometer Plasma ion source mass spectrometers or liquid chromatograph/mass spectrometers are provided: wherein photon noises and matrix molecule ions produced by the ion source are decreased, the decrease of the quantity of signal is suppressed, and the apparatus ... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6419821 | Apparatus for low cost water disinfection A low cost system for providing drinking water includes a feed water container with a simple ceramic filter covering an outlet of the feed water container. The preferred filter is generally cylindrically shaped with a bore extending partially therethrough... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6377004 | Thin vacuum valve for particle accelerator beam lines A thin vacuum valve for particle accelerator beam lines comprising of a frame, a slide, a shaft, a first clamp, and preferably a second clamp, which is easily constructed from highly electrically conductive material and presents substantially smooth, flat... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6157036 | System and method for automatically eluting and concentrating a radioisotope A system and method for eluting one or more radioisotope processing elements, such as generators and/or concentration and purification components, with a gas over eluent delivery mechanism is disclosed. The system is adapted to an elution/concentration sy... | 12/05/2000 |
| 5891329 | Water tapping fixture A water tapping fixture with an outlet opening which is connected to a supply connection through a pipe having at least one valve, wherein an ultraviolet light radiating device is arranged in the pipe connected to the water tapping fixture. The ultraviole... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5742516 | Indoor air quality and ventilation assessment monitoring device A monitoring device system and a method for controlling ventilation in an enclosed or confined environment by regulating the effective ventilation rate, air exchange rate, mixing factors, stratification of air within the confined area, the percentage of o... | 04/21/1998 |
| 5438205 | Ion source gaseous discharge initiation impulse valve An impulse valve for an ion source is positioned between an ion source chamber and a gas metering valve. The impulse valve is a two-position solenoid-controlled valve which is closed in its off position. In the off-position, the valve forms a reservoir be... | 08/01/1995 |
| 5257297 | System for monitoring the radioactivity of liquid waste A system for monitoring the radioactivity of a liquid waste stream includes a pair of tanks into which the liquid waste stream is directed during alternating fill cycles. At the conclusion of each fill cycle, the liquid waste is recirculated through the c... | 10/26/1993 |
| 5166526 | Apparatus and method for measuring the radioactivity of an eluate An arrangement for measuring radioactivity of an eluate flow with a flow-through detector arrangement, including at least one radioactivity detector, and a valve arrangement by way of which the eluate flow can be redirected through the at least one radioa... | 11/24/1992 |
| 4833329 | System for generating and containerizing radioisotopes A system for eluting a daughter radioisotope from a parent radioisotope and containerizing the resultant eluate in an evacuated container having a rubber stopper, providing for delivery of eluant from a reservoir through a tube to a generator containing t... | 05/23/1989 |
| 4499377 | Detection and control system based on ambient air quality A detection and control system based on ambient air quality is disclosed. The system sequentially monitors the ambient air quality in different locations of a building or the like, and controls other gases such as carbon dioxide present in a building. The... | 02/12/1985 |
| 4469574 | Process and automated device for laser-induced chemistry This invention relates to an automated apparatus for use with electromagnetic radiation, such as a laser beam, to promote chemical reactions. The reaction chamber apparatus comprises a cylinder equipped with a reciprocating piston and with one or more win... | 09/04/1984 |
| 4427893 | Apparatus and method for storing spent fuel assemblies Apparatus for storing spent fuel assemblies of a nuclear reactor including a fuel-assembly transport cask having a hollow chamber for receiving therein at least one fuel assembly and having a cover for gas-tightly closing off an opening to the hollow cham... | 01/24/1984 |
| 4424825 | Fast closing valve A valve is provided for protecting the high vacuum of a particle accelera in the event of air leakage, wherein the valve provides an axially symmetrical passage to avoid disturbance of the partical beam during normal operation, and yet enables very rapid... | 01/10/1984 |
| 4400270 | Ultraviolet apparatus for disinfection and sterilization of fluids An ultraviolet sterilization and disinfection system for fluids which includes apparatus for sensing selected operating characteristics such as physical characteristics of the fluid to be disinfected or sterilized and the operating conditions of the ultra... | 08/23/1983 |
| 4399362 | Liquid handling apparatus A clinical analyzer system flows a small volume (less than 200 microliters) of liquid sample to be analyzed from an inlet port past a sensor array to a series of analysis chambers. The sensor array includes two optical sensor units that are spaced a fixed... | 08/16/1983 |
| 4363972 | Wide range noble gas radiation monitor A sample chamber has the noble gases of effluent first pumped through it from a nuclear process. A quantifying detector of noble gases in the effluent has a predetermined range. A control system is actuated by the detector at the setpoint of a predetermin... | 12/14/1982 |
| 4336223 | Ultraviolet method for disinfection and sterilization of fluids An ultraviolet sterilization and disinfection system for fluids which includes apparatus for sensing selected operating characteristics such as physical characteristics of the fluid to be disinfected or sterilized and the operating conditions of the ultra... | 06/22/1982 |
| 4167667 | Respiratory gas moisture separator system for mass spectrometer monitoring systems Wet or saturated respiratory gas samples being monitored from one or more hospital patients are sufficiently dried for analysis by a medical mass spectrometer by a novel momentum separator in which the major part of the wet sample flows directly to an exh... | 09/11/1979 |
| 4156652 | Apparatus for sterilizing fluids with UV radiation and ozone An apparatus for sterilizing fluids comprises a radiation chamber which comprises a source of ultraviolet radiation; a housing surrounding said source and including an inner casing permeable to ultraviolet radiation and bounding a channel with said source... | 05/29/1979 |
| 4017735 | Ultraviolet liquid sterilizer A liquid sterilizer comprising an enclosure containing an ultraviolet lamp, an air lift pump to deliver turbulent, aerated liquid to the lower wall of the enclosure, and drain holes in the lower wall to return the liquid by gravity to the liquid tank. The... | 04/12/1977 |
| 3932040 | Self-equalizing industrial photometer The industrial photometer consists in principle of an optical single-beam measuring arrangement with the gas (or liquid) to be investigated flowing through the measuring cell. The detector behind the measuring cell consists of a photoelectric receiver whi... | 01/13/1976 |
