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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7110174 | Relay telescope for high power laser alignment system A laser system includes an optical path having an intracavity relay telescope with a telescope focal point for imaging an output of the gain medium between an image location at or near the gain medium and an image location at or near an output coupler for the laser ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7014753 | Salt chlorine generator An electrolytic cell combined into a unitary structure with a liquid circulation fitting, which purifies water by electrode plates inside the cell when an aqueous solution is present. The unitary structure replaces the existing water return fitting. This integrated ... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6841141 | System for in-situ generation of fluorine radicals and/or fluorine-containing interhalogen (XFn) compounds for use in cleaning semiconductor processing chambers A system for in-situ generation of fluorine radicals and/or fluorine-containing interhalogen compounds XFn (wherein X is Cl, Br, or I, and n is an odd integer). Such system comprises a fluorine source, a halogen source for supplying halogen species other ... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6555053 | Method for supplying sterilization/deodorization gas and apparatus therefor According to the present invention, provided are a method whereby a sterilization/deodorization gas is supplied by irradiating a stabilized chlorine dioxide gel or liquid with ultraviolet radiation, and a sterilization/deodorization gas supply apparatus w... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6464951 | Method, catalyst, and photocatalyst for the destruction of phosgene In accordance with the present invention, a catalyst is described which comprises at least one metal selected from the group consisting of copper, zinc, iron, tungsten, molybdenum, and chromium distributed over a catalyst support comprising a material con... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6372095 | Method for decomposing bromic acid by photocatalyst and apparatus therefor The invention relates to a method for decomposing bromate ions contained in a liquid. The method includes the sequential steps of bringing the liquid into contact with a photocatalyst; and irradiating the photocatalyst with a light ray having an energy th... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6179972 | Two stage process and apparatus for photocatalytic and catalytic conversion of contaminants A process comprises passing a contaminated gaseous stream through a photocatalytic stage and, thereafter, through a catalytic stage.... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6179970 | Process for the preparation of fluoro compounds from the corresponding amines Compounds containing a primary amino group are converted into compounds containing a fluorine atom in place of the amino group by reaction of the amino compound with hydrogen fluoride and a nitrosating reagent under the influence of ultrasound or microwav... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6060031 | Method for neutralizing acid gases from laser exhaust The device and method of the invention provide a neutralizing compound that reacts with acid gases generated in laser exhaust to yield an insoluble non-toxic powder.... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6004436 | Processes for the chemical modification of inorganic aerogels A process is described to modify the chemical structure of an aerogel under conditions which inhibit plasma formation within the aerogel pores, which process includes; (a) providing an aerogel with a pore size of less than 0.1μ; (b) exposing the initial ... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5908532 | Method of converting chlorine dioxide present in a gaseous stream from a pulp bleach plant by irradiation to chlorine A method for destroying chlorine dioxide includes irradiating the chlorine dioxide to effect conversion to chlorine and then reacting at least part of the resulting chlorine to form chloride.... | 06/01/1999 |
| 5877392 | Photon controlled decomposition of nonhydrolyzable ambients A method and apparatus to decompose nonhydrolyzable ambients such as chlorofluorocarbons and nitrogen trifluoride which enables the conventional disposal of their byproducts are disclosed. It employs photo-decomposition of the nonhydrolyzable ambient usin... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5833814 | Apparatus and method for purifying boron trichloride by removal of phosgene An apparatus and method for purifying boron trichloride by removal of phosgene. In accordance with the invention, phosgene is photolytically decomposed into carbon monoxide and chlorine and liquid vapor phase in equilibrium with one another and in solutio... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5833834 | Method for generating hydrogen from HBR An electrolysis cell, fuel cell and solar reactor or conventional furnace are operated in conjunction with one another for providing hydrogen as a product, from electrolysis of hydrogen bromide.... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5773668 | Method of making trichloromethoxybenzene Disclosed is a method of making trichloromethoxybenzene. A mixture is prepared of anisole and a source of chlorine free radicals, such as chlorine or sulfuryl chloride. The reaction is performed in a solvent, which can be either benzotrifluoride, orthochl... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5709791 | Method for producing oxygen and hydrogen There are provided a method of producing a hydrogen halide and oxygen by reacting water with a halogen using activated carbon as a catalyst, a method of producing hydrogen by thermal decomposition of a hydrogen halide using chromium oxide as a catalyst, a... | 01/20/1998 |
| 5698829 | Photodegradation of toxic contaminants A process is provided herein for extracting organic toxic contaminants including pentachlorophenol, polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins, and polychlorinated dibenzofurans, from wood, e.g., utility poles, fence posts, or railway ties. The process comprises e... | 12/16/1997 |
| 5254230 | Methods for preparing basic aluminum compounds with ultrasound Processes are provided for preparing basic aluminum compounds of Formula I: Al2 (OH)6-a Xa (I) wherein X is Cl-, Br-, F-, I-, SO4= or NO | 10/19/1993 |
| 5219671 | Hydrogen generation and utility load leveling system and the method therefor Disclosed are an apparatus and method for the electrolytic, thermal, and photolytic production of hydrogen and oxygen. In the first step of the cycle a concentrated hydrohalic acid solution is electrolyzed to produce hydrogen, halogen, and dilute hydrohal... | 06/15/1993 |
| 5211821 | Method and apparatus for providing ecological protection with respect to equipment using a halogenated hydrocarbon A method and apparatus for providing ecological protection with respect to equipment using halogenated hydrocarbons in which the release, escape or discharge of a halogenated hydrocarbon from such equipment is detected, and a source of radiation for effec... | 05/18/1993 |
| 5207878 | Method for the preparation of fine particulate metal-containing compound A finely divided metal-containing compound can be efficiently prepared by irradiating a mixed vapor phase of an organometallic compound in a concentration to exceed a specified lower limit and a reactant gaseous compound with laser beams having an inciden... | 05/04/1993 |
| 5186794 | Alkali metal hydroxide generation system and the method therefor Disclosed are both an apparatus and method for the radiation-augmented electrolytic production of alkali metal hydroxide, molecular halogen, and hydrogen. Reduction of electrical energy requirements is achieved by using radiation to activate photo-sensiti... | 02/16/1993 |
| 5160634 | Desalinization system A system and method are disclosed for desalinating sea water. The system includes an energy source such as a laser 13, and a container 19 (partly or wholly transparent) for holding the sea water, the sea water having sodium and chlorine ions and a solvent... | 11/03/1992 |
| 5094758 | Desalinization system and method A system and method are disclosed for desalinating sea water. The system includes an energy source such as a laser 13, and a container 19 (partly or wholly transparent) for holding the sea water, the sea water having sodium and chlorine ions and a solvent... | 03/10/1992 |
| 4990322 | NaCl:OH color center laser A powerful and stable color center laser is provided by additively colored NaCl:OH- crystals. The OH- impurity is the key dopant for creating color center lasing in NaCl, providing an output tunable over the 1.41 to 1.81 μm region.... | 02/05/1991 |
| 4877500 | Process for the production of chlorine dioxide Chlorine dioxide is produced by subjecting a mixture of chlorine gas and oxygen to ultraviolet radiation. The source for chlorine and oxygen may be an alkali metal or alkaline metal hypochlorite.... | 10/31/1989 |
| 4874489 | Process for the production of chlorine dioxide Chlorine dioxide is produced by subjecting a chlorite to ultraviolet radiation. The source for chlorite may be an aqueous solution of an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal chlorite. Chloride ions and/or hydrogen ions may be added to the solution.... | 10/17/1989 |
| 4839009 | NaCl: on color center laser A powerful and stable color center laser is provided by additively colored NaCl:OH- crystals. The OH- impurity is the key dopant for creating color center lasing in NaCl, providing an output tunable over the 1.41 to 1.81 μm region. ... | 06/13/1989 |
| 4832806 | Radiation for the selective destruction of toxic molecules on solid surfaces A method is disclosed for the distruction of toxic materials adsorbed on large masses of non-toxic materials by subjecting a mixture of the materials to a high power electron beam or to gamma rays.... | 05/23/1989 |
| 4816211 | Nuclear excited power generation system A nuclear excited power system includes a gaseous core nuclear reactor through the core of which helium is passed. The helium is excited by the high energy radiation from the nuclear reactor and is coupled to a reaction chamber wherein the high energy hel... | 03/28/1989 |
| 4710222 | Method for removal of plutonium impurity from americium oxides and fluorides Method for removal of plutonium impurity from americium oxides and fluorides. AmF4 is not further oxidized to AmF6 by the application of O2 F at room temperature, while plutonium compounds present in the americium sample a... | 12/01/1987 |
| 4695357 | Removal of unsaturated hydrocarbons in anhydrous hydrogen halide by infrared laser radiation Ethylene and like organic impurities are removed from anhydrous hydrogen halide by subjecting a gaseous stream of the hydrogen halide to laser radiation having a wavelength corresponding to a wavelength at which the ethylene absorbs radiation, in an amoun... | 09/22/1987 |
| 4643810 | Photochemical process to eliminate lead in gasoline with a high octane number A process to eliminate lead in gasoline, at the same time maintaining a high octane number in the gasoline, by irradiating leaded gasoline, at room temperature and pressure, with U. V. rays, which generate free organo-metallic radicals which facilitate a ... | 02/17/1987 |
| 4620907 | Low temperature radio-chemical energy conversion processes Radiation from fission or fusion nuclear reactors or the like is converted to chemical energy form in a process simplifying handling of the constituent materials and operable at moderate temperatures and pressures with conventional plant construction mate... | 11/04/1986 |
| 4595579 | Process for initiating a reaction for the manufacture of synthetic hydrochloric acid The invention relates to a process for initiating a reaction for the manufacture of synthetic hydrochloric acid, wherein two reactive gaseous chamical compounds, chlorine and hydrogen, are brought together. The molecules of at least one of said compounds ... | 06/17/1986 |
| 4456511 | Photochemical method for generating chlorine dioxide gas A method for generating chlorine dioxide gas from sodium chlorite solution by photooxidizing the solution to produce chlorine dioxide in an aqueous phase which is gasified by supplying nitrogen or air through the aqueous phase.... | 06/26/1984 |
| 4414180 | Method for generating chlorine dioxide gas A chlorine dioxide generator and method for generating chlorine dioxide gas from sodium chlorite through the use of photochemical oxidation, the chlorine dioxide generator comprising a base to operatively support an enlarged hollow substantially cylindric... | 11/08/1983 |
| 4389290 | Use of electrocatalytic anodes in photolysis A photolytic system comprised of a darkened halfcell and an illuminated halfcell in which oxidation and reduction reactions are made to occur. These halfcells are joined by an electrically conductive element and an ion conducting junction for electron tra... | 06/21/1983 |
| 4381978 | Photoelectrochemical system and a method of using the same A photoelectrochemical system for conducting endoergic chemical processes driven by light energy. This system consists essentially of an illuminated halfcell and a darkened halfcell joined via electrodes and an external circuit to allow for the transport ... | 05/03/1983 |
| 4372834 | Purification process for compounds useful in optical fiber manufacture Silicon tetrachloride is processed to ultrahigh purity by subjecting it to a specific succession of purification steps. These steps include the photochlorination of the SiCl4 using a reactor that allows a long residence time for the SiCl4.... | 02/08/1983 |
