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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8118050 | On-line constant flow dilution A system for providing constant flow on-line dilution comprising a first fluid introduction line carrying a first fluid, a second fluid introduction line carrying a second fluid, a flow path selection assembly coupled to the fluid introduction line and the second fl... | 02/21/2012 |
| 7617836 | System and method for supplying functional water A supply system for supplying a functional water to a process unit which treats a substrate using the functional water is provided. In the system, the functional water generated in the functional water generator is supplied to a distributor through a functional wate... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7438079 | In-line gas purity monitoring and control system Method for supplying a high purity gas product comprising providing a first gas stream including a major component and at least one impurity component, determining the concentration of the at least one impurity component, and comparing the concentration so determine... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7404411 | Method and apparatus for analysis of relative levels of biodiesel in fuels by near-infrared spectroscopy A process and system for the analysis and/or control of a mixture of liquid hydrocarbons and biodiesel to determine biodiesel concentration includes a) measuring the near infrared absorption in at least two of the bands of two absorption bands from a portion of the ... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7393450 | System for maintaining pH and sanitizing agent levels of water in a water feature A system automatically maintains at least one of a pH level and a sanitizing agent level of water in a water feature. The system includes a sensor assembly responsive to at least one of a pH level of the water and a sanitizing agent level of the water. The system fu... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7360550 | System for recycling spent sulfuric acid, method for recycling spent sulfuric waste liquid, and recycled sulfuric acid A system for recycling spent sulfuric acid, wherein spent sulfuric acid is effectively utilized at a place other than a discharge source regardless of geographical conditions, and a method for recycling waste sulfuric acid. In the system, when spent sulfuric acid th... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7344297 | Method and apparatus for asynchronous blending and supply of chemical solutions The invention is a method and apparatus for asynchronous blending and supply of chemical solutions. The method of the present invention includes a continuous blending system. This continuous blending system monitors the output and continuously adjusts the blending s... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7326352 | Water treatment system A water treatment system for reducing the level of bacteria in a flow of water by creating an environment favorable for aerobic bacteria and unfavorable for anaerobic bacteria is disclosed. The system may include a method including intaking a flow of water, lowering... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325560 | In-situ gas blending and dilution system for delivery of dilute gas at a predetermined concentration Apparatus and method for delivery of dilute active fluid, e.g., to a downstream active fluid-consuming process unit of a semiconductor manufacturing plant. The delivery system includes an active fluid source, a diluent fluid source, a fluid flow metering device for ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7290452 | Remote process seal with improved stability in demanding applications A remote process seal system is provided. The seal system includes at least one remote process seal assembly coupled to a process pressure transmitter via a coupling filled with an incompressible fluid. The incompressible fluid is contacted by at least one getter to... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7246631 | Adhesive mix monitor A system for measuring a mixture ratio associated with a two-part fluid, at least one of the two parts including conductive particles. The system includes a pair of electrodes, a circuit, and an output. The electrodes are disposed on opposite sides of the two-part f... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7208117 | Automated process for inhibiting corrosion in an inactive boiler containing an aqueous system This invention relates to an automated process to inhibit corrosion of the metal surface of an inactive boiler containing water. ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7204259 | Dishwasher operable with supply distribution, dispensing and use system method An appliance supply distribution and dispensing system and method for distributing appliance supplies to a home or business and which involves a computerized system which facilitates dispensing or using one or more supplies from an appliance. The computerized system... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7201179 | Modular fluid supply system A modular fluid supply system for use with a liquid supply source includes a plurality of container packs, a fluid delivery line in fluid communication with the containers of the packs, and a controller. Each container pack includes at least one container that conta... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7188637 | Methods, systems, and articles for controlling a fluid blending system Described herein are methods, systems, and articles that are useful for controlling a fluid blending system, such as a fluid utility system. The methods, systems, and articles of this invention allow for the control of both a quantity metric (e.g., pressure) of the ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7168333 | Monitoring system for pressurized container A system and method of monitoring a pressurized container having an auxiliary device are provided. The system includes a sensor operable to provide a signal representative of at least one operating condition of the pressurized container. The system also includes a c... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7144552 | Method and apparatus for preparing chemical solutions A chemical solution preparation apparatus for preparing a chemical solution from chemical gas of an industrial chemical grade. A dissolution unit dissolves the chemical gas in pure water, which is contained in a tank. A gas discharge control unit controls the amount... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7130780 | Method and instrument for electronically recording and imaging fluid washover via measuring characteristics of the fluid at multiple locations simultaneously An array of electrically isolated electrode pairs in combination with a specially configured processor, e.g., a personal computer, is employed to obtain a continuous real-time acquisition, processing, mapping and visualization of fluid washover. In a specific applic... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7093606 | Liquid fertilizer injector system for lawn sprinkler systems and irrigation systems A liquid fertilizer injector system attached to a water source by a water source has an inlet line to input the water from the water source line into the liquid fertilizer injector system. The system's components include a holding tank to receive the water from the ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7077956 | Device for preparing dialysate for a dialysis machine A device for preparing dialysate for a dialysis machine is provided with a cartridge (9) containing salts (S), a first line (6) for supplying purified water to the cartridge (9) to form a saturated solution in the said cartridge (9), a se... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7063097 | In-situ gas blending and dilution system for delivery of dilute gas at a predetermined concentration Apparatus and method for delivery of dilute active fluid, e.g., to a downstream active fluid-consuming process unit of a semiconductor manufacturing plant. The delivery system includes an active fluid source, a diluent fluid source, a fluid flow metering device for ... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7058519 | Photometrically modulated delivery of reagents A process system adapted for processing of or with a material therein. The process system includes: a sampling region for the material; an infrared photometric monitor constructed and arranged to transmit infrared radiation through the sampling region and to respons... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7040419 | Foamed compositions and methods of use in subterranean zones The current invention provides improved methods and compositions for completing a well bore. In one aspect, the current invention provides a process for preparing a foamed well composition. The process utilizes air to foam the composition after the air has been trea... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7028488 | Method and apparatus to minimize fractionation of fluid blend during transfer A method of dispensing a liquid material from a source container which includes a blend of fluids of a first composition that normally fractionate upon boiling. A material of a second composition (different than that of the first composition) and capable of maintain... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7015254 | Description of an inorganic polymer “electret ”in a colloidal state along with the method of generating and applications The present invention includes an apparatus for generating an inorganic polymer electret in a colloidal state, the inorganic electret in a colloidal state itself, and applications for the inorganic electret in a colloidal state. The invention includes a method for g... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7007456 | Dual chamber pump and method Disclosed is a pneumatically powered high-pressure and lightweight fluid pump. The pump is useful for pumping fuel for liquid rocket engines and for pumping water, such as for fire suppression. During operation of the pump, liquid is drained from a tank into a pump ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6977755 | Toner advisor apparatus and method A toner advisor apparatus and method for imaging systems includes an imaging device with a toner cartridge. More than one toner compartment in the toner cartridge is conformed to hold various toner colors. A cartridge scanner device is connected to the imaging syste... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6966326 | Method and system for controlling withdrawal of liquid product from pipelines This invention is to a method and system for controlling withdrawal of liquid from pipelines. The system includes intercommunicating analyzers, control applications and controllers for analyzing and controlling flow of a liquid from a pipeline system. Pipeline syste... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6953044 | Drained water recovery system and method for operating the same A drained water recovery system of a process device and recovering method thereof is provided. The recovering method includes using a conductivity meter to measure the conductivity of the drained water so that the drained water with different degrees of conductivity... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6945521 | Fluid mixing device and cutting device A fluid mixing device (30) used for processing fluid, including a first fluid feed passage (34) for feeding first fluid, a second fluid feed passage (43) for feeding second fluid, and a mixing part (41) for generating mixed fluid by mixin... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6921743 | Automatic dishwashing compositions containing a halogen dioxide salt and methods for use with electrochemical cells and/or electrolytic devices The present invention relates to automatic dishwashing detergent compositions and methods of using compositions comprising halogenated salts, phosphate and/or silicate in conjunction with electrolyzed water in automatic dishwashing appliances comprising an electroch... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6912859 | Method and apparatus for using a main air compressor to supplement a chill water system A method and an apparatus for providing make-up water for a chilled water system. A first water tower for cooling water is provided. Condensate water from a condensate water source is extracted. Make-up water for the first water tower is provided using the condensat... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6766818 | Chemical concentration control device A system and method for ensuring constant concentration ratios in multi-fluid mixtures used in wafer processing steps. In one aspect the invention is a method for supplying a multi-fluid mixture to a process tank comprising: transporting a first fluid through a firs... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6668850 | Apparatus for supplying oxygen An apparatus for supplying oxygen includes an oxygen-rich gas supplying unit for discharging an oxygen-rich gas. The oxygen-rich gas supplying unit is provided with a first passage through which the oxygen-rich gas flows, a side surface of the first passa... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6554015 | Single piece silver/palladium cell for adjusting or measuring a level of hydrogen and methods therefor The invention is directed to a silver/palladium (AgPd) cell for adjusting or measuring a level of hydrogen in a high pressure environment, a high temperature environment, and/or an environment incompatible with stainless steel. The inventive cell includes... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6543493 | Optical monitoring processes and apparatus for combined liquid level sensing and quality control An apparatus of measuring both concentration and amount of a liquid in a liquid chemical container is presented, comprising viewing light emanating from a first optical member that is in visual contact with the liquid, the light emanating from the optical... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6523559 | Self-regulating microfluidic device and method of using the same In accordance with the present invention, a microfluidic device and method of using the same is provided for self-regulating the flow of fluid therethrough. The microfluidic device includes a body defining first and second flow channels. The first flow ch... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6510368 | Performance-based control system A process for monitoring and controlling an aqueous system. At least one performance parameter relating to conditions within the aqueous system is selected. A value of the at least one performance parameter is measured to serve as a baseline value. A capa... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6482325 | Apparatus and process for separation and recovery of liquid and slurry abrasives used for polishing Abrasive components and clear fluids are separated from an aqueous chemical mechanical slurry used for planarization of semiconductor materials, to permit the reuse of the clear liquid effluent in non-process applications as well as for gray water for irr... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6474354 | On-line sensor for colloidal substances A method and apparatus for determining and controlling a property of colloidal substances that undergo at least one of a temperature dependent phase transition and a temperature dependent adsorption-desorption process is disclosed. The colloidal particles... | 11/05/2002 |
