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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8124012 | Air purification system, method for purifying air inside a structure An air purification system for a structure includes a first radiation source for generating UV-B and/or UV-C radiation and having an imaginary horizontal plane intersecting with the center of the first radiation source. The system further includes a first screen fac... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8048370 | Germicidal generator of ozone and ozonites A combined ozone and ozonites generator and ozone eliminator is disclosed. The device uses different modes of operation to control generation or elimination of ozone, with some modes being used for generating ozonites, some of which are generally less reactive and p... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8012411 | Enhanced toxic cloud knockdown spray system for decontamination applications Methods and systems for knockdown and neutralization of toxic clouds of aerosolized chemical or biological warfare (CBW) agents and toxic industrial chemicals using a non-toxic, non-corrosive aqueous decontamination formulation. ... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7988909 | Method and apparatus for conditioning room air A method and apparatus for conditioning the air within an interior area, includes a fan, a first module receiving air from the fan and preferably a first liquid, and a second module receiving air from the first module and preferably including a second liquid. The mo... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7947221 | Stress-induced bandgap-shifted semiconductor photoelectrolytic/photocatalytic/photovoltaic surface and method for making same Titania is a semiconductor and photocatalyst that is also chemically inert. With its bandgap of 3.0, to activate the photocatalytic property of titania requires light of about 390 nm wavelength, which is in the ultra-violet, where sunlight is very low in intensity. ... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7931857 | Mixing chamber for the application of a surface action agent by vapour and related dispensing device A mixing chamber, for the application of a disinfecting agent by vapour, exploits the combined and combined and synergistic action of the mixed product and comprises a calming zone, at least one section (15) for inletting vapour in said calming zone, at least... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7901619 | Suspension for reducing odors The present invention relates to suspensions for odor reduction comprising a porous metal-organic framework material in a liquid, and also atomizer and methods for odor reduction using the suspensions. The invention likewise relates to the use of the suspensions for... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7767141 | Method for reducing allergens in an enclosure Provided is a method for reducing the amounts of fungal spores and small airborne particles in an enclosure, where the enclosure has or is in communication with an air handling system. The method comprises the steps of applying vacuum suction to the air handling sys... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7763206 | Air decontamination method An air decontamination device comprising an air stream generator (20), a non-thermal plasma filter (22), an ultraviolet (UV) radiation emitting device (24), an ozone catalysing device (26), and a hydrocarbon emitter (28). The air s... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7582256 | Air purification wall The invention relates to an appliance for the continuous photocatalytic purification of the air in a room, said appliance preferably being in the form of a wall (1) and comprising an external steel structure, an opening (11) for the admission of the ai... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7361304 | Building decontamination with vaporous hydrogen peroxide When microbial contamination is introduced into a room (20*) of an enclosure, such as a building, an HVAC system including supply ductwork (16) and a return ductwork (34) is decontaminated with hydrogen peroxide vapor. A decontamination controll... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7361209 | Apparatus and process for preparing sorbents for mercury control at the point of use A system for treating a contaminated gas stream is provided that includes a comminution device 204 operable to effect size reduction of a plurality of sorbent particles and form a plurality of comminuted particles, a plurality of nozzles 224 distribute... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7354624 | Multi-layer coatings and related methods Multi-layer coatings are disclosed that include (a) a first layer deposited from at least one composition that includes a polymeric composition, and (b) a second layer applied over at least a portion of the first layer in which the second layer is deposited from at ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7354550 | Disinfection or sterilisation method The invention relates to a disinfection or sterilisation method. The material to be disinfected is introduced in a receptacle and the receptacle is sealed. Subsequently, the sealed receptacle is heated under a water vapour and/or radical pressure. The water vapour p... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7354650 | Multi-layer coatings with an inorganic oxide network containing layer and methods for their application Multi-layer coatings are disclosed that include (1) a first layer comprising an inorganic oxide network, and (2) a second layer applied over at least a portion of the first layer, wherein the second layer is deposited from at least one liquid composition that is hyd... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7354551 | Room decontamination with hydrogen peroxide vapor A system for microbially and/or chemically decontaminating a room such as a hotel room includes a vapor generator which supplies a decontaminant vapor, such as hydrogen peroxide vapor to the room. The room is then aerated to a level at which it is safe for normal oc... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7347979 | Gas processing method and gas processing apparatus utilizing oxidation catalyst and low-temperature plasma A method for treating a gas characterized in that a low temperature plasma is generated in the presence of a metallic oxide oxidation catalyst, and an apparatus for treating a gas characterized by containing a low temperature plasma-generating unit carrying a metall... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7347139 | Food purifier A food purifier includes a supporting base having an air outlet, an ozone generator supported in the supporting base for generating a flow of ozone mixing of air to form an airflow towards the air outlet, and a food container, which is supported on the supporting ba... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7340845 | Evaporation apparatus An evaporation apparatus 10 is shown in the form of an inflatable elongate plastic tube 12 that is fitted with fluid control means in the form of an inlet gas fan 14 and a gas outlet hole 16. The capacity of the inlet gas fan 14 an... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7342145 | Process for refining liquefied petroleum gas in a commercial scale The present invention relates to a novel process for refining the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in a commercial scale. The process comprises: sequentially performing fine desulfurization and mercaptan conversion of the LPG after alcohol amine treatment through desul... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7338281 | Multiple liquid fuel lamp A liquid fuel lamp for burning fuel comprises a plurality of wicks. The lamp has a fuel tank for initially receiving the liquid fuel, a plurality of reservoirs, each holding a wick, and at least one conduit. The conduit is in fluid communication with at least one re... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7335333 | Method of altering a fluid-borne contaminant An improved method of altering a fluid-borne contaminant includes the steps of: providing a positive-displacement pump (21) having an inlet (22) and an outlet (23); connecting the pump inlet to a source (24) of contaminated fluid; operati... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7332124 | Ultraviolet device A socket for a lamp comprising housing; a lamp holder displaceable relative said housing between an engaged and disengaged position; power cord associated with one of said housing; a lamp holder for powering said lamp in said engaged position; inhibiting displacemen... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7332140 | Air sterilization system An improved air sterilization system has unobstructed air passageways from a chamber substantially enclosing a volume of air to the air sterilization assembly unit in which the air sterilization assembly unit has heating elements located within air passageways in th... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7329313 | Air cleaner An air cleaner includes a housing, a filter, a photocatalyst reaction unit which can form spiral a air flow, a forced convection device, and an electrocircuit controller. The forced convection device is located between the filter and the photocatalyst reaction unit.... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7329385 | Device and method for air stream, fluid and vessel decontamination A device for air stream, fluid and vessel decontamination generally comprises an air-inlet portion, through which air enters the device; an iodine-treatment portion; and a bubble-forming element through which iodine-laden air bubbles are released from the device int... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7326387 | Air decontamination devices Air decontamination devices in one example include a filter directly exposed to ultraviolet (“UV”) radiation on an upstream side and a downstream side. Ozone may be provided to permeate the filter, as well. Reflectors may be provided to reflect UV radiation emit... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7323146 | Air purifier An air purifier provides various air purification functions relating to various environmental conditions by increasing a purification function relative to specific contaminants through replacement of a filter based on the environment to be purified. The air purifier... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7320459 | Apparatus for dispensing a vapour into an air flow An apparatus for dispensing a vapor of a liquid into a ventilation system includes a vessel for holding the liquid, a heater for heating the liquid in the vessel to form a vapor, and means for delivering the vapor into the air flow passing through a passageway of th... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7307053 | Combination air sanitizer, soft surface deodorizer/sanitizer and hard surface disinfectant An improved combination air sanitizer, soft surface sanitizer, soft surface deodorizer and hard surface disinfectant is disclosed. The preferred active ingredient for the air sanitization and soft surface odor treatment functions is triethylene glycol (TEG). The pre... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7289944 | System and method for hazardous incident decision support and training A system and method for providing hazardous incident decision support and training includes a user interface component that receives situation definition data, a hazard assessment component and a decision aid. Decision support advice and decision prompts are present... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7278272 | Marine air conditioner decontamination system There is disclosed a marine air conditioning system and a process for cleaning and maintaining the marine air conditioning system. The marine air conditioning system may comprise a marine air conditioner, a bracket and a germicidal lamp. The marine air conditioner m... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7255831 | Tungsten oxide/titanium dioxide photocatalyst for improving indoor air quality A tungsten oxide/titanium dioxide photocatalyst coating oxidizes contaminants in the air that adsorb onto the coating into water, carbon dioxide, and other substances. The tungsten oxide forms a monolayer on the titanium dioxide. When photons of the ultraviolet ligh... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7245846 | Oxidation catalyst unit and a wet-type electrophotographic image forming apparatus comprising the same and a method thereof An oxidation catalyst unit for a wet-type electrophotographic image forming apparatus which filters a vapor produced at a fusing unit and a method thereof are provided. The oxidation catalyst unit and method includes a duct for guiding the carrier vapor produced at ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7232550 | Combination room freshener and oil candle and method for making the same A fluid-burning lamp that delivers a fragrance(s) and is aesthetically pleasing. The fluid-burning lamp includes a fragrance-dispensing element that contains a material that slowly melts and forms a liquid pool when the lamp is lit. The slow-melting material gives t... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7231162 | Oxygen generators in ink cartridge environment A system is provided within an electrophotographic imaging environment that removes or decomposes airborne hydrocarbons (as vapor and/or droplets), at least some of which are provided from evaporation or airborne dispersal of hydrocarbon carrier from electrophotogra... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7229612 | Compositions for eliminating human and animal excrement smells and a method for use therein The present invention related to compositions (deodorizing or not) for human and animal excrement, especially pest and livestock, comprised of acidic agents and water soluble polymers, wherein the acidic agents are base neutralizers for the ammonia and indolic amine... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7223361 | Methods for emitting volatile compositions Methods and devices for emitting volatile materials are disclosed. In some embodiments, methods and devices for emitting two or more fragrance compositions are disclosed. In one non-limiting embodiment of a device, the device has a housing, and the housing is suppor... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7217685 | Cleaning and decontamination formula for surfaces contaminated with prion-infected material A method of treating the surfaces of medical instruments which are contaminated with prions includes contacting the surface with a composition containing a source of peroxide ions, such as hydrogen peroxide, at a molar concentration of at least 1.5M peroxide (equiva... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7211813 | High-intensity UV-C gun and methods of use A portable high-intensity ultraviolet (UV-C) light gun is provided, the gun comprised of a high-intensity UV-C emitting light bulb mounted into a gun assembly. The gun assembly includes means for gathering and directing the high-intensity light emitted from the bulb... | 05/01/2007 |
