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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7410624 | Device for introducing active substances into ambient air A device for introducing active substances, such as aromatic substances, insecticides and the like, into ambient air, comprises a holder for a carrier with a wick impressed thereon, which carrier can be placed in the holder and is replaceable. A mechanism to be oper... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7404934 | Device for treating waste gases resulting from technical combustion processes The invention relates to a device for treating exhaust gases, which can be arranged in the exhaust-gas stream from an internal combustion engine or in the exhaust-gas line from stationary combustion installations and which has a feed-line connection stub and a disch... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7077994 | Polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer/starch compositions for laminates and films Films comprising a blend of polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer and destructured starch are disclosed. Laminates having a first layer comprising a PHA copolymer and a second layer comprising a PHA copolymer/starch blend or thermoplastic starch are also disclosed. Disposa... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7001571 | Systems and methods for disinfection Methods and systems for establishing Taylor-Couette flow in a fluid are provide. Aspects of the disclosed methods and systems incorporate Taylor-Couette flow in combination with a source of radiation to provide more uniform radiation exposure to the fluid and its co... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6953517 | Plant for the treatment of residue In order to make it possible for an inhomogeneous residue generated in a pyrolysis plant to be separated continuously and in as fully graded a way as possible, specially selected components are combined with one anther in an advantageous configuration. An essential ... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6908597 | Air sanitizing device for vehicles An air sanitizing device for vehicles includes a casing attached to an air vent of the vehicle and having a passage defined therethrough. An ultraviolet LCD is located in the passage and powered by a power supply device connected to the casing. The power supply devi... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6884390 | Method and system for inhibiting corrosion involving the transfer of thin films A system and method are disclosed for applying a corrosion inhibiting material to an article. The method includes the steps of depositing a layer of corrosion inhibiting material onto a carrier film, applying the corrosion inhibiting material to the article, and sep... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6849234 | System and method for controlling an ultraviolet air treatment device for return air duct applications A system and method for controlling operation of an ultraviolet air treatment device including an ultraviolet lamp positioned to treat air within an air handling system that operates in either an on state or an off state. The method includes activating the ultraviol... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6589670 | Composite of metal foils with a soldering material Metal foils are soldered using a soldering material. The metal foils are disposed in layers and/or are wound in layers to form a honeycomb body. An aluminum content of the foils amounts to at least 6 wt. %. The material is based upon nickel and contains 1... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6237368 | Process for the regulating or controlling the NOx content of exhaust gases given off during the operating of glass melting furnaces with several burners run alternately A method for regulating or controlling the content of NOx in the exhaust gases of a glass-melting furnace having several burners operated in alternation, wherein both the beginning and the end of a combustion break (FP+, FP- | 05/29/2001 |
| 6200476 | Method an device for introducing oxygen into water or aqueous solutions In a process for transferring oxygen or an oxygen-containing gas into water or aqueous solutions in the treatment of water or aqueous solutions, oxygen or an oxygen-containing gas is added to the water or aqueous solution continuously or at intervals thro... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6090350 | System for separating constituents from a base material A system for separating constituents from a base material using RF energy which is coupled to a reaction chamber by way of a windowless transmission line. By eliminating the need for a window, traditional limitations placed on the maximum power delivered ... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6054097 | Expanding plasma emission source microorganism inactivation system A method and apparatus for disinfecting material such as a fluid stream, (e.g., water) or various objects (e.g., packaging, fruits, vegetables) using a high temperature expanding plasma emission source (EPES lamp) to generate intense pulses of ultraviolet... | 04/25/2000 |
| 6013232 | Use of ultrasound to improve the effectiveness of a permeable treatment wall A method for increasing the effectiveness of a permeable treatment wall is described. The method includes the introduction of ultrasonic radiation in or near the wall. A permeable treatment wall is also described which has an ultrasonic radiation generati... | 01/11/2000 |
| 6010444 | Infectious waste containment system A method for containing potentially infectious devices. The potentially infectious devices are deposited in a container which contains a monomer, a reducing agent and water. An oxidizing agent is later added to cause polymerization of the monomer to immob... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5993749 | MISE fluid treatment device A molecularly implanted stimulated emitter (MISE) device in which high levels of ultraviolet radiation are applied to contamination in a contained fluid environment. The MISE device is primarily for use in a system for reducing biological organisms, such ... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5993737 | Stabilization of water The invention provides for the treatment of raw water having a pH of 2.5 to 9, an alkalinity of at most 50 mg/l expressed as calcium carbonate, a calcium content of at most 100 mg/l expressed as calcium carbonate, and a positive calcium carbonate dissolut... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5989497 | Process and apparatus for deodorizing malodorous substances with a chlorine dioxide-containing composition A process and apparatus are provided for deodorizing malodorous solids, liquids, and/or gases by contacting them with a mist of an aqueous deodorizing solution consisting of an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal chlorite, buffering agent(s), water, and ... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5980824 | Radio frequency animal waste treatment apparatus A microwave applicator chamber to effectively sterilize animal waste having a series of rotating chamber sectors carrying the waste under a source of intense radio frequency energy. The animal waste emerges free of pathogens and odor causing bacteria, rea... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5972291 | Method and apparatus for disposal of infectious and medical waste An apparatus and method for rendering infectious and medical waste safe through heating and the disposal of said waste includes a body portion with a chamber to receive a container of medical waste. The chamber is connected with a filter for biological ma... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5965093 | Decontamination system with improved components A system for reducing biological organisms in a liquid effluent to no-viable organic molecules that includes: a stunning chamber (38) that applies a voltage potential across biological organisms to break cell membranes and disable the defense mechanisms o... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5965091 | Filled paper for gas filtration The present invention relates to a filled paper for gas filtration, with a high adsorption and absorption capacity. This paper, consisting of cellulose fibers, is filled with organic and/or inorganic powders adapted in quantity and in quality to the gas t... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5961919 | Deodorizing and sterilizing device having catalyst deterioration sensing function A deodorizing and disinfecting apparatus having catalyst deterioration detection function of the present invention comprises: an air supply portion for inhaling air inside; an ozone generating portion for discharging ozone to the inhaled air: a catalyst f... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5939026 | Apparatus for processing gas by electron beam An electron beam gas processing apparatus includes a single vacuum vessel maintained at vacuum by means of a vacuum pump and first and second lenses are disposed in the vacuum vessel. An electron beam emitted from an electron source is focused by each of ... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5842110 | Apparatus and method for photocatalytic conditioning of fuel gas fly-ash particles A process for the in-situ transformation of chemical species present in the flue gas to form sulfur trioxide, wherein the fly-ash particles are conditioned by altering their surface electrical properties. More specifically, the subject invention is concer... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5826631 | Cylinder rupture vessel A waste cylinder rupture vessel for release and recontainerization of toxic contents of compressed gas cylinders is defined by an enclosed chamber which accommodates a plurality of bearing surfaces for supporting and positioning a target cylinder thereon.... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5784682 | System for separating constituents from a base material A system for separating constituents from a base material using RF energy which is coupled to a reaction chamber by way of a windowless transmission line. By eliminating the need for a window, traditional limitations placed on the maximum power delivered ... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5674451 | Methods and compositions for sterilization of articles Methods for sterilization of an article comprising contacting the article with a blend comprising an ethylene oxide sterilant and a propellant. The propellant comprises a fluoroiodocarbon of the general formula Ca Hb Brc C... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5635143 | Mobile system for microwave removal of concrete surfaces A method and apparatus for the microwave removal of contaminated concrete surfaces. The apparatus comprises a housing adapted to pass over a support surface. The housing includes a waveguide for directing microwave energy to the surface at an angle maximi... | 06/03/1997 |
| 5613533 | Cylinder rupture vessel A waste cylinder rupture vessel for release and recontainerization of toxic contents of compressed gas cylinders is defined by an enclosed chamber which accommodates a plurality of bearing surfaces for supporting and positioning a target cylinder thereon.... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5609829 | Catalytic/thermal convertor unit An oxidation or converter apparatus for cleansing air contaminated by volatile organic compounds (VOC) in an exothermic reaction includes a first pipe connectible to a source of the VOC contaminated air and a combustion chamber with a burner, an inlet for... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5607652 | Biological and chemical decontamination chamber The invention provides a transportable reaction chamber for continuous biological and chemical decontamination of articles by means of a mixture of hot air and steam. The reaction chamber has a tunnel shaped reaction section through which the contaminated... | 03/04/1997 |
| 5499665 | Cylinder rupture vessel A waste cylinder rupture vessel for release and recontainerization of toxic contents of compressed gas cylinders is defined by an enclosed chamber which accommodates a plurality of bearing surfaces for supporting and positioning a target cylinder thereon.... | 03/19/1996 |
| 5466425 | Biological decontamination system A system for reducing biological organisms in a liquid effluent to non-viable organic molecules that includes: a stunning chamber that applies a voltage potential across biological organisms to break cell membranes and disable the defense mechanisms of vi... | 11/14/1995 |
| 5445800 | Reaction control method and apparatus using carbon soot molecules and organometallic complexes in excited state A method and an apparatus for controlling reactions of a gas and a fluid that makes use of excellent reactivity of carbon soot molecules, metal porphyrin complexes and metal phthalocyanin complexes which are in an excited state has an arrangement that the... | 08/29/1995 |
| 5439652 | Use of controlled periodic illumination for an improved method of photocatalysis and an improved reactor design An improved photocatalytic method for removing organic contaminants from fluid or gas phases and a photoreactor design which allows exposure of photoreactive material to controlled periodic illumination. An improved method for improving the photoefficienc... | 08/08/1995 |
| 5437844 | Corona treater electrode cooling system A cooling system for the high voltage electrode of a corona treater includes an elongated hose disposed within the dielectric tube and around which the high voltage wire is spirally wound. The elongated hose is connected to a first port through which cool... | 08/01/1995 |
| 5397551 | Incinerator The present invention relates to an incinerator devised to incinerate various kinds of wastes including medical and food wastes. Up to this time, the waste containing an explosive chemical substance like alcohol or the waste containing water in large quan... | 03/14/1995 |
| 5397535 | Aggregate for construction material from infectious medical waste articles Various kinds of used and potentially infectious medical articles such as injection needles are first crushed into pieces to such an extent that the shape of the articles can not be visually identified. Subsequently, the crushed medical articles and parti... | 03/14/1995 |
| 5337793 | Cylinder rupture vessel A waste cylinder rupture vessel for release and recontainerization of toxic contents of compressed gas cylinders is defined by an enclosed chamber which accommodates a plurality of bearing surfaces for supporting and positioning a target cylinder thereon.... | 08/16/1994 |
