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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7695602 | Systems and methods for transporting particles Various particle transport systems and components for use in such systems are described. The systems utilize one or more traveling wave grids to selectively transport, distribute, separate, or mix different populations of particles. Numerous systems configured for u... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7217349 | Method of separating multivalent ions and lactate ions from a fermentation broth The invention pertains to a method of separating multivalent ions and lactate ions from a fermentation broth comprising a multivalent ion lactate salt by using an electrodialysis or electrolysis apparatus, comprising the steps of introducing the broth wherein the mu... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7214300 | Integrated electrokinetic devices and methods of manufacture Devices with electrokinetic elements are disclosed as well as their method of microfabrication for use in micro-scale analysis, mixture separation and reaction. The devices consist of solid hydrophilic-matrix films that have been microfabricated into a variety of mi... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7141152 | Analyte species separation system A analyte species separation system including a fluid flow field disposed between confining surfaces, the flow field having a first flow component flowing in a first direction and a second flow component flowing in a second, transverse, direction, and an electric fi... | 11/28/2006 |
| 6824740 | Apparatus for active biological sample preparation Systems and methods for the electronic sample preparation of biological materials utilize the differential charge-to-mass ratio and/or the differential affinity of sample constituents to separation materials for sample preparation. An integrated system is provided f... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6638408 | Method and device for separation of charged molecules by solution isoelectric focusing The invention provides a novel solution isoelectric focusing device and method that can reproducibly fractionate charged molecules into well-defined pools. This approach can be applied to mixtures of charged molecules, such as eukaryotic proteome samples ... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6444108 | Process for isolation of dicarboxylic acids and hydroxycarboxlic acids A first process involves the partial electrodialysis of a dialkali metal salt of an aromatic hydroxycarboxylic acid or a dicarboxylic acid to produce the approximate monoalkali metal salt and the alkali metal hydroxide. The monoalkali metal salt is then t... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6187197 | Multi-stage engine coolant recycling process A multi-stage apparatus and a process for recycling used engine coolant employs a combination of filtration, dissolved air floatation, centrifugation (hydrocyclone separation), semi-permeable nano filtration, reverse osmosis, and continuous deionization f... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6140428 | Simultaneous production of dicarboxylic acids and diamines by splitting polyamides into their monomeric constituents A process for the simultaneous production of dicarboxylic acids and diamines from a) polymers based on polyamides of dicarboxylic acids or their derivatives with diamines, or b) compositions containing essentially such polymers, by splitting these polymer... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6129828 | Apparatus and methods for active biological sample preparation Systems and methods for the electronic sample preparation of biological materials utilize the differential charge-to-mass ratio and/or the differential affinity of sample constituents to separation materials for sample preparation. An integrated system is... | 10/10/2000 |
| 5938907 | Method for recovering guanidine salts A process for recovering guanidine salts from diluted and contaminated aqueous solutions is described, wherein the corresponding aqueous solution (diluate) is subjected to electrodialysis and the guanidine salt is concentrated on the concentrate side. The... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5928485 | Process for isolation of dicarboxylic acids and hydroxycarboxylic acids A first process involves the partial electrodialysis of a dialkali metal salt of an aromatic hydroxycarboxylic acid or a dicarboxylic acid to produce the approximate monoalkali metal salt and the alkali metal hydroxide. The monoalkali metal salt is then t... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5814197 | Electrodialysis including filled cell electrodialysis (electrodeionization) Improved electrodialysis (ED) stacks are disclosed having one or more components selected from the group: a) cation exchange membranes having ion exchange groups predominantly sulfonic acid groups and a minor amount of weakly acidic and/or weakly basic gr... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5776325 | Ion transport apparatus and process The invention relates to a method and apparatus for inducing the mono-directional transport of ions across a conducting polymer membrane which separates electrolyte solutions, by creating a potential gradient across the conducting polymer membrane.... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5744023 | Method for separation and recovery of organogermanium compound An electric current is passed through a mixed solution containing a saccharide(s) and an organogermanium compound, in a compartment whose anode side is defined by an anion exchange membrane and whose cathode side is defined by a cation exchange membrane, ... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5725748 | Process and installation for treating cellulose waste lye In a process for an electrochemical treatment of cellulose waste lye, mass transport takes place through a diaphragm or membrane between a cathode chamber and an anode chamber, and optionally through a middle chamber. Cationogenic components are removed f... | 03/10/1998 |
| 5645703 | Electrodialysis-based separation process for salt recovery and recycling from waste water A method for recovering salt from a process stream containing organic contaminants is provided, comprising directing the waste stream to a desalting electrodialysis unit so as to create a concentrated and purified salt permeate and an organic contaminants... | 07/08/1997 |
| 5609742 | Electrolytic process and apparatus for the controlled reduction of inorganic and organic species in aqueous solutions An electrolytic process and apparatus is disclosed for oxidizing or reducing inorganic and organic species, especially in dilute aqueous solutions. The electrolytic reactor includes an anode and cathode in contact with a packed bed of particulate ion exch... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5575901 | Process for preparing organic and inorganic hydroxides or alkoxides or ammonia or organic amines from the corresponding salts by electrolysis A process is described for preparing organic and inorganic hydroxides or alkoxides, or ammonia or organic amines from the corresponding salts in an electrolysis cell which comprises an anolyte compartment containing an anode and an electrolyte solution, a... | 11/19/1996 |
| 5437774 | High molecular weight electrodialysis A charged first molecular species is separated from a second molecular species by selectively passing one of the species through a separation membrane under the influence of an electrical potential. The separated species is maintained within a dialysate s... | 08/01/1995 |
| 5401833 | Method and apparatus for treating chrome leather waste An improved method and apparatus for treating chromium containing leather scrap to recover chromium compounds and to produce a protein hydrolysate. The leather scrap is fed into an upstream mixing zone of a reaction vessel along with an alkali metal solut... | 03/28/1995 |
| 5320816 | Process for absorption of sulfur dioxide and nitric oxide from flue gas The simultaneous abatement of NO and SO2 in flue gas is provided by an absorption process and apparatus utilizing an absorbent composition comprising an aqueous solution of chelates and sulfite salts. Metal chelates oxidized to an inactive stat... | 06/14/1994 |
| 5298143 | Electrophoretic processing An electrophoretic processor for separating proteins and other chemicals exhibiting varying electrophoretic mobilities. The preferred processor includes a rotor which turns within a stator to define a processing chamber therebetween. The rotor and stator ... | 03/29/1994 |
| 5259936 | Purified ion exchange resins and process Purified resin particles are provided in an electrodeionization step for purifying resin particles having ion depletion compartments containing the resin particles and ion concentration compartments. Purified water having a purity of at least 1 megohm-cm ... | 11/09/1993 |
| 5244550 | Two liquid separating methods and apparatuses for implementing them The present invention is conceived to provide methods for efficiently separating two liquids different in sp. gr. which are in a mixed state and apparatuses for implementing them. The present invention devised an arrangement such that between an outer cyl... | 09/14/1993 |
| 5089102 | Removal of salts by electrodialysis Salts of polybasic low molecular weight acids are removed from aqueous solutions containing anionic organic compounds by electrodialysis by acidifying the aqueous solution before or during salt removal.... | 02/18/1992 |
| 5087338 | Process and device for separating electrically charged macromolecular compounds by forced-flow membrane electrophoresis A process and apparatus for the continuous separation of electrically charged macromolecular compounds, such as proteins, by forced-flow membrane electrophoresis is provided. Said process is conducted in an electrophoretic cell comprising a membrane compa... | 02/11/1992 |
| 5071530 | Method of manufacturing lactulose For the manufacture of lactulose, an alkaline aqueous solution of lactose and borax is prepared and heated at a temperature above 80° C. The lactulose is separated from the resulting conversion products. Apart from the borax, no alkalizing material is ad... | 12/10/1991 |
| 5064515 | Electrofilter apparatus and process for preventing filter fouling in crossflow filtration An apparatus and method for continuously removing liquid from an aqueous suspension; the apparatus consists of a filter housing; an electrofilter disposed within the housing to provide a crossflow chamber and filtrate chamber within the housing; an inlet ... | 11/12/1991 |
| 4959135 | Polyalkylamine complexes for ligand extraction and generation Methods and apparatus for the extraction of a ligand such as molecular oxygen from a first fluid environment and for release of a ligand such as molecular oxygen, as well as ligand carrier compounds therefor comprising linear, pentadentate polyalkylamines... | 09/25/1990 |
| 4952292 | Process for manufacturing 2,4-hexadiyne-1,6-diol A method of manufacturing 2,4-hexadiyne-1,6-diol by the oxidative coupling of propargyl alcohol, in the presence of an aliphatic C4 alcohol solvent is disclosed. The 2,4-hexadiyne-1,6-diol is completely dissolved in the butanol. Residual salts ... | 08/28/1990 |
| 4861496 | Electro-dewatering method and apparatus An apparatus and method of electro-dewatering sewage sludge and other high water sludges. The sludge is passed through a conveyor means that is electrically charged. The anode has metal bristles or wires that protrude into the sludge mass. Water that migr... | 08/29/1989 |
| 4861447 | Process for reducing corrosive impurities in sulfolane used for extracting aromatic hydrocarbons A process is disclosed for reducing the level of corrosive impurities in sulfolane solution originating from a process for the extraction of aromatic hydrocarbons from petroleum, which process comprises providing an aqueous solution of sulfolane having a ... | 08/29/1989 |
| 4802964 | Liquid separation process for suspensions by a pulsating electrical current A method of removing liquid from a suspension by concurrently subjecting the suspension to the action of a pulsed electrical field and optionally a concurrent sonic or ultrasonic field so as to remove liquid from the suspension. The suspension is moved in... | 02/07/1989 |
| 4778531 | Epimerization of sugars, in particular of D-arabinose to D-ribose Pentoses and hexoses are epimerized by heating sugar dissolved in a solvent in the presence of a molybdenum(VI) compound, by an improved process in which, for the preparation of a sugar having cis OH groups in the 2- or 3-position, of the formula Ia or Ib... | 10/18/1988 |
| 4758320 | Process and apparatus for separation of solid particles or macromolecules in solution by electrofiltration The invention relates to a process for separating electrically charged solid particles or macromolecules contained in a solution by using a semi-permeable membrane which is specific for the separation to be carried out and by applying an electric field to... | 07/19/1988 |
| 4749458 | Free-flow electrophoretic separation method and apparatus therefor The invention discloses a free-flow electrophoretic separation method and apparatus for separating charged substances such as proteins, cells, and the like, by electrophoresis, which comprises supplying a mixed solution containing the charged substances t... | 06/07/1988 |
| 4746647 | Purifying protein or peptide recombinant DNA products by electroseparation A method of purifying a contaminated product (protein/peptide) produced by rDNA technique, from hydrophobic contaminants which are charged and originate from the microbial cloning host employed, and the product thus purified are disclosed. The contaminate... | 05/24/1988 |
| 4698142 | Free-flow electrophoretic separation method and apparatus therefor The invention discloses a free-flow electrophoretic separation method and apparatus for separating charged substances such as proteins, cells, and the like, by electrophoresis, which comprises supplying a mixed solution containing the charged substances t... | 10/06/1987 |
| 4693800 | Property variation of dispersion resins by electrofiltration The surface characteristics of dispersed particles such as vinyl resins are changed through the use of an anode electrolyte in an electrofilter. Accordingly, the properties of intermediate and final products made from these resins such as plastisols and f... | 09/15/1987 |
