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...that power steering was invented by independent inventor Francis W. Davis? As chief engineer in the 1920s of the truck division of the Pierce Arrow Motor Car Company, he saw how hard it was to steer heavy vehicles. So that he would be able to keep the profits from his future invention, Davis left his job, rented a small engineering shop in Waltham, Mass., and developed a hydraulic power steering system that led to power steering.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8147765 | Apparatus for hydrogen and carbon production via carbon aerosol-catalyzed dissociation of hydrocarbons A novel process and apparatus is disclosed for sustainable, continuous production of hydrogen and carbon by catalytic dissociation or decomposition of hydrocarbons at elevated temperatures using in-situ generated carbon particles. Carbon particles are produced by de... | 04/03/2012 |
| 7919053 | Pulsed gliding arc electrical discharge reactors A pulsed gliding arc discharge (PGD) reactor includes an ignition coil driven by a pulse generator which is connected to a pair of divergent electrodes fixed by a reactor housing with a fluid inlet and outlet. Hydrogen peroxide and dye degradation can be carried out... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7867457 | Plasma reactor for the production of hydrogen-rich gas A plasma reactor (10) is provided. The plasma reactor (10) includes a reaction chamber (12) formed by a wall (13). Proximate to the first end of the reaction chamber, the plasma reactor includes a feed gas inlet (14) for creating a... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7534401 | Arcing electron stream apparatus and method An arcing electron stream apparatus and method for reducing pollutants in a fluid. The device includes first and second electrodes and a chamber there-between. Voltage is impressed between the electrodes at a frequency, thereby causing a plurality of arcing electron... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7452514 | Device and method for converting carbon containing feedstock into carbon containing materials, having a defined nanostructure Apparatus and process for producing carbon black or carbon containing compounds by converting a carbon containing feedstock, comprising the following steps: generating a plasma gas with electrical energy, guiding the plasma gas through a venturi, whose diameter is n... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7394041 | Apparatus for treating a waste gas using plasma torch Disclosed is a waste gas treatment apparatus having a waste gas inlet for flowing a waste gas into a main combustion chamber provided in empty space inside a body, and a plasma torch configured to propagate flames against the waste gas flowing through the waste gas ... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7364709 | Manufacturing apparatus and method for carbon nanotube A manufacturing apparatus, including: two electrodes whose forwardmost end portions are opposed to each other; a power supply which applies a voltage between the electrodes in order to generate discharge plasma in a discharge area between the electrodes; and plural ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7354561 | Chemical reactor and method for chemically converting a first material into a second material A chemical reactor and method for converting a first material into a second material is disclosed and wherein the chemical reactor is provided with a feed stream of a first material which is to be converted into a second material; and wherein the first material is c... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7329624 | Regenerable adsorbents for the purification of silicone based solvents An adsorbent for removal of impurities from silicone based solvents is presented. The adsorbent is regenerable for repeated use in cleaning silicone based solvents. ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7309471 | Method for producing unsaturated halogenic hydrocarbons and device suitable for use with said method An apparatus for producing ethylenically unsaturated aliphatic halogenic hydrocarbons by thermal cleavage of saturated aliphatic halogenic carbons using an apparatus that introduces an educt gas stream into a reactor which includes at least one supply conduit which ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7285247 | Apparatus and method for operating a fuel reformer so as to purge soot therefrom A method of operating a fuel reformer includes advancing a first air/fuel mixture having a first air-to-fuel ratio into the fuel reformer. The method further includes determining if a soot purge is to be performed and generating a purge-soot signal in response there... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7279143 | Plasmatron-catalyst system A plasmatron-catalyst system. The system generates hydrogen-rich gas and comprises a plasmatron and at least one catalyst for receiving an output from the plasmatron to produce hydrogen-rich gas. In a preferred embodiment, the plasmatron receives as an input air, fu... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7263967 | Internal combustion engine with auxiliary combustion chamber An internal combustion engine includes a main combustion chamber, an auxiliary combustion chamber, a fuel reforming unit, and a control unit. The auxiliary combustion chamber is configured and arranged to communicate with the main combustion chamber. The fuel reform... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7262384 | Reaction vessel and method for synthesizing nanoparticles using cyclonic gas flow A reaction vessel and a method for efficiently producing and collecting nanoparticles in the reaction vessel using cyclonic gas flow. Gas is injected through an inlet tangentially positioned relative to the axis of the vessel to cause the gas to form an outer helica... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7244281 | Method and apparatus for trapping and purging soot from a fuel reformer A plasma fuel reformer assembly for producing reformate gas includes a fuel reformer having an air/fuel input assembly, an electrode assembly, and a soot trap positioned downstream of the electrode assembly. The electrode assembly includes a first electrode and a se... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7241429 | Fuel reformer with cap and associated method A plasma fuel reformer comprises an electrode assembly and a cap. The cap defines an interior region. At least a portion of the electrode assembly is positioned in the interior region. ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7156897 | Anti-infection and toxin elimination device The invention provides an apparatus for removing airborne pathogens and toxic substances from a surface of an article or a volume of air, comprising: a main processing chamber having a door for ingress to and egress from the main processing chamber, at least two hig... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7153526 | Treatment of gastrointestinal infections A method for combating bacterial infections affecting the gastrointestinal system of humans and animals is provided. The method is achieved by diagnosing a bacterial infection affecting the gastrointestinal system and periodically administering a dosage of concentra... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7135195 | Treatment of humans with colloidal silver composition We disclose a colorless composition comprising silver particles and water, wherein said particles comprise an interior of elemental silver and an exterior of ionic silver oxide, wherein the silver particles are present in the water at a level of about 5–40 ppm, an... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7132039 | Manufacturing apparatus and method for carbon nanotube An apparatus for manufacturing a carbon nanotube includes: at least two electrodes whose tips oppose to each other; a power supply which applies a voltage between the electrodes so as to generate discharge plasma in a discharge area between the electrodes; a plurali... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7125525 | Device and method for production of carbon nanotubes, fullerene and their derivatives An apparatus and method for the production of nanotubes, fullerene and their derivatives where, in an environment where an inert gas flows at or below atmospheric pressure, a high frequency electromagnetic field is generated and a pure or doped graphite element is s... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7126081 | Radial pulsed arc discharge gun for synthesizing nanopowders A system and method for synthesizing nanopowder which provides for precursor material ablation from two opposing electrodes that are spaced apart within a gaseous atmosphere, where a plasma is created by a high power pulsed electrical discharge between the electrode... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7104224 | System for improving the fuel efficiency of an engine A fuel system for improved fuel efficiency may include a fuel injector to transmit fuel in droplet form to a reaction region. A reaction rod may be positioned in the reaction region, where the reaction rod may have a convex end and a concave end. The fuel system may... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7071626 | Plasma generator Disclosed herein is a plasma generator, in which a plasma forming space, into which the air is introduced, is provided, band plate-like first and second electrodes are arranged in opposed relation to each other through a dielectric in the plasma forming space, and p... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7029637 | Apparatus for ozone production, employing line and grooved electrodes An ozone generation cell has a first conductor generally having a line geometry and a second conductor having a first groove formed in a surface thereof, and having first and second flanks on opposite sides of the first groove. The second conductor and the first gro... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7017594 | Atmospheric pressure non-thermal plasma device to clean and sterilize the surfaces of probes, cannulas, pin tools, pipettes and spray heads The present invention relates to methods and apparatuses for the use of atmospheric pressure non-thermal plasma to clean and sterilize the surfaces of liquid handling devices. ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7017347 | Method and system for converting waste into electricity A system and method for converting waste into electricity. Hydrogen gas is produced from waste burned in a vessel including at least one plasma arc torch. Steam is introduced into the vessel to provide a source for the hydrogen gas. The hydrogen gas is then collecte... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7005112 | Thermal decomposer for waste A thermal decomposition apparatus for wastes comprises: a heating chamber; an inlet port; at least one pair of electrodes provided within the heating chamber; a plurality of balls each taking the shape of a sphere whose primary ingredient is carbon, provided between... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6974560 | Electro-kinetic air transporter and conditioner device with enhanced anti-microorganism capability An electro-kinetic air conditioner for removing particulates from the air creates an airflow using no moving parts. The airflow is subjected to UV radiation from a germicidal lamp within the device. The conditioner includes an ion generator that has an electrode ass... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6972115 | Apparatus and methods for the production of powders Metallic powders are formed by the electrically exploded wire (EEW) process. An apparatus (20) for manufacturing such powders includes a closed loop recirculating gas path between a reaction chamber (100) and an extractor (32). A wire (31... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6972117 | Apparatus for producing ozone gas for beauty treatment Apparatus for producing ozone gas for use in the beauty treatment of skin, comprising a sealed vessel (1) containing a gas and means for supplying to the vessel a potential difference (9), thereby causing the gas to become charged, whereby placing the ... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6972118 | Apparatus and method for processing hydrogen, oxygen and other gases Apparatus and method for the industrial production of a new form of hydrogen, oxygen and other gases. The invention includes a pressure resistant piping system filled with a gas compressed to a desired pressure. A magnetic field within the piping system is generated... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6964739 | Device and method for generating and applying ozonated water The present invention is a device and method for ozonating water and applying the ozonated water to surfaces for cleaning purposes. The instant invention allows a user to transform water into a liquid with more robust cleaning properties conveniently and in a short ... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6958134 | Electro-kinetic air transporter-conditioner devices with an upstream focus electrode An electro-kinetic air conditioner for removing particulates from the air creates an airflow using no moving parts. The conditioner includes an ion generator that has an electrode assembly including a first array of emitter electrodes, a second array of collector el... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6938668 | Manufacturing medical devices by vapor deposition A method of forming a medical device, the method including the steps of providing a substrate, depositing a metallic layer on the substrate by a vapor deposition process, and removing the metallic layer from the substrate. The metallic layer thus removed is the medi... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6936228 | Manufacturing apparatus for carbon nanotube Provided is a manufacturing apparatus for a carbon nanotube including: at least two electrodes whose tips are opposed to each other; at least a power supply that applies a voltage between the two electrodes to generate discharge plasma in a discharge area between th... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6926872 | Apparatus and method for producing a clean burning combustible gas with long life electrodes and multiple plasma-arc-flows Apparatus and method for processing crude oil, or oil-base or water-base liquid waste into a clean burning combustible gas via a submerged electric arc between at least one pair of consumable electrodes, which have a geometry permitting the operation for at least on... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6924401 | Plasma microjet arrays for selective oxidation of methane to methanol An apparatus and method for converting methane to methanol by partial oxidation comprises a source of methane, a source of oxygen, and a capillary tube having an outflow end and an inflow end communicating with the sources of methane and oxygen. An anode is position... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6911186 | Electro-kinetic air transporter and conditioner device with enhanced housing configuration and enhanced anti-microorganism capability An electro-kinetic air conditioner for removing particulates from the air creates an airflow using no moving parts. The airflow is subjected to UV radiation from a germicidal lamp within the device. The conditioner includes an ion generator that has an electrode ass... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6908501 | Electrode self-cleaning mechanism for air conditioner devices An air conditioner with a cleaning member having an opening, through which a wire-like electrode passes. The member is moved along the wire to frictionally clean the wire-like electrode when a collector electrode array is moved. A lifting arm is mounted to the colle... | 06/21/2005 |
