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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8083918 | Process and device for the producing and recycling of nanoemulsions as well as for the surface treatment of parts by means of the same The invention relates to a device comprising a tubular circuit provided with at least one pump (9), a vacuum chamber (1) for processing the surfaces of parts placed therein, an actuation device (10), high voltage electrodes and a high frequency ... | 12/27/2011 |
| 7967967 | Apparatus and method for electrochemical modification of liquid streams An apparatus and a method for electrochemical modification of liquid streams employing an electrolytic cell which utilizes an oxidation site defined by an anode, an anode compartment comprising liquid electrolyte anolyte where oxidation is effected, a cathode compar... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7931814 | Electrically enhanced aqueous filter and method therefor An alloy is created by melting aluminum, zinc, rare earth metals such as erbium and/or tellurium, and optionally vanadium. During cooling, the molten alloy is exposed to ultrasonic waves in order to prevent separation of the alloy into layers. The alloy is used for ... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7407589 | Method and apparatus for preventing scale deposits and removing contaminants from fluid columns A method and apparatus provide fluid treatment at a plurality of distinct points using a length of energized magnetically conductive conduit in fluid communication with non-magnetic coupling devices. The instant invention prevents the formation and accumulation of c... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7404907 | Removal and recovery of ammonium perfluorooctanoate (APFO) from contaminated water Ammonium perfluorooctanoate—also called APFO, PFOA or C8—is a surfactant associated with the production of Teflon®, and is also present in products such as fire-fighting foams and may be formed from the microbial degradation of grease-resistant coatings applied... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7396441 | Flow-through oxygenator An oxygen emitter which is an electrolytic cell is disclosed. When the anode and cathode are separated by a critical distance, very small microbubbles and nanobubbles of oxygen are generated. The very small oxygen bubbles remain in suspension, forming a solution sup... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7384791 | Method of analyzing blood A method of analyzing blood includes delivering a blood sample to a test device, applying a spatially varying electric field to the blood sample to provide a depleted cell concentration in a portion of the blood sample, and sensing a property of the portion of the b... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7368542 | Method of altering the binding specificity of plasma proteins by oxidation-reduction reactions The binding specificity of at least one plasma protein suspended or dissolved in a liquid medium is altered by exposing the protein to an oxidizing agent or an electric current sufficient to alter its binding specificity. A masked protein such as an autoantibody can... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7318858 | Gas separator for providing an oxygen-enriched stream A system for separating oxygen from air operates at a pressure less than atmospheric. The oxygen separation system includes an entry port for ambient air, and at least two separate exhaust ports through which separate exhaust streams are drawn by separate suction so... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7294233 | System and method for altering the tack of materials using an electrohydraulic discharge A system and method for altering the tack of a material, namely a polymer used as an adhesive, also known as stickies, or pitch. The present invention reduces the tack of the stickies and pitch by exposing the materials for a short duration to low-energy pulsed elec... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7291314 | Activated water apparatus and methods An apparatus subjects water to waves from an RF plasma. This allows continuous production of “activated water” characterized by cluster sizes below about 4 molecules per cluster, water having pH below 4 or above 10, or water having ORP of less than −350 mV or ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7276170 | Laminar flow-based separations of colloidal and cellular particles A system, method and apparatus employing the laminar nature of fluid flows in microfluidic flow devices in separating, sorting or filtering colloidal and/or cellular particles from a suspension in a microfluidic flow device is disclosed. The microfluidic flow device... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7259020 | Microfabricated structures for facilitating fluid introduction into microfluidic devices Fluid introduction is facilitated through the use of a port which extends entirely through a microfluidic substrate. Capillary forces can be used to retain the fluid within the port, and a series of samples or other fluids may be introduced through a single port by ... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7252752 | Method and apparatus for removing contaminants from conduits and fluid columns A method and apparatus for contaminant separation utilizes an interleaved array of oppositely charged electrode plates for fluid treatment. Spacing between the parallel electrode plates is graduated so that the volume of the cavities between the opposing electrodes ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7240777 | Constrained layer damping assembly A constrained layer damping assembly for a rigid base member having a substantially planar surface comprises a gas impervious damping layer disposed on the substantially planar surface of the base member, and a load element disposed on the damping layer. The damping... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7235123 | Particle transport and near field analytical detection Particle collection, transport, and detection systems are disclosed. The systems are uniquely adapted for collecting or concentrating particles from a flowing medium and then transporting the collected particles to a desired location or for subsequent analysis. Elec... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7220341 | Controlling solids flow in a gas-solids reactor This invention is to a process and system for controlling solids distribution in a gas-solids reactor. Solids distribution is controlled by controlling electrical charges between solid particles flowing between conductive surfaces within a gas-solids reactor. The el... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7198660 | Electrostatic device for ionic air emission Ionic emission electrostatic device (1) for depositing on the surface (sp) of a multitude of aerosol particles (p1, p2, . . . , pn) within a fluid (F), a quasi-homogeneous quantity of ions (iq). This electrostatic device (1) is... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7166218 | Separation device comprising a tubular electrocoalescer The present invention relates to a device for separating an effluent comprising phases of different density and conductivity, the device comprising a pair of electrodes (12, 13), means (10) for introducing the effluent between said electrodes, means in... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7163664 | Methods and devices for dispensing a potable product liquid An apparatus subjects water to waves from an RF plasma. This allows continuous production of “activated water” characterized by cluster sizes below about 4 molecules per cluster, substantially bacteria free water and controlled pH. The basic frequency of the pla... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7160472 | Treatment of a waste stream through production and utilization of oxyhydrogen gas Methods and systems for treating a waste stream in a waste treatment system involve performing a unit process of the waste treatment system by contacting the waste stream with oxyhydrogen-rich gas generated on-site by an oxyhydrogen gas generator that implements wat... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7150836 | Microwave-emitting rotor, separator apparatus including same, methods of operation and design thereof An apparatus for use in separating, at least in part, a mixture, including at least one chamber and at least one microwave generation device configured for communicating microwave energy into the at least one chamber is disclosed. The rotor assembly may comprise an ... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7018545 | Component separating device, method of manufacturing the device, and method of separating fine solid component by using the device A components separation device including well (2) for containing a sample, being an object of separation, which well (2) is disposed on stage (1). Well (2) is fixed at only one point of the bottom on stage (1). Base (13) for... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7018102 | Dampenable bearing A dampening bearing support member having a plurality of bearings disposed between an object and a base with rheological medium disposed around the bearings, with the rheological medium being under the control of the user at times when it is desired to stiffen the r... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7018522 | Method and apparatus for removing contaminants from conduits and fluid columns A method and apparatus for contaminant separation utilizes an interleaved array of oppositely charged electrode plates for fluid treatment. Spacing between the parallel electrode plates is graduated so that the volume of the cavities between the opposing electrodes ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6974561 | Methods of preparing and using electrostatically treated fluids The present invention includes an improved electrostatic device for energizing fluids, in particular water based fluids, which will be used to provide a benefit to living organisms, machinery, processes and substances. The improved device of the invention will inclu... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6913382 | Treatment of fluids A method for fixing a first fluid within a second fluid which includes the steps of mixing the first and second fluids together and subjecting the first and second fluids to an electric field and a high voltage corona like electric discharge. The method can be used,... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6905608 | Advanced electrodeionization for fluid recycling In one embodiment, a system comprises a filter and at least one electrodeionization (EDI) unit for chemical recovery. The filter is adapted to receive a fluid and to remove a selected chemical element or contaminant from the fluid. The EDI unit is coupled to the fil... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6878287 | Dental equipment and method of operating such equipment An electrolytically activated, microcidal aqueous solution is disclosed which is used in the elimination and control of biofilm in dental unit water lines. The solution has a pH between 6.75 and 10 with microcidal as well as anti-oxidising, dispersing and surfactant... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6875360 | Water softening A method and apparatus for water softening utilising magnetic pulses is provided. The magnetic pulses are presented to a volume of water within a water conduit 6 or water container over a predetermined time period with a relaxation time period between success... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6852235 | Method and apparatus for preventing scale deposits and removing contaminants from fluid columns A method and apparatus provide fluid treatment at a plurality of distinct points using a length of energized magnetically conductive conduit in fluid communication with non-magnetic coupling devices. The instant invention prevents the formation and accumulation of c... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6821403 | Method and device for cleaning and disinfecting treatment of water Method for cleaning and disinfecting treatment of water, during which the water is exposed to at least one electric field, whereby the electric field is a low-current field with pulsating direct voltage. Device for realization of the method which includes a source o... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6793801 | Method and apparatus for removing contaminants from conduits and fluid columns A method and apparatus for contaminant separation utilizes an interleaved array of oppositely charged electrode plates for fluid treatment. Spacing between the parallel electrode plates is graduated so that the volume of the cavities between the opposing electrodes ... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6787043 | Water purification system and method A water purification system and method using an ionizer and an ozonation treatment for ionization, oxidation and/or decomposition of undegradeable contaminants is disclosed. A high electron-inducing voltage is first applied to the water in the ionizer so that underg... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6783687 | Method and apparatus for separating ions from a fluid stream A method and apparatus for separating ions from a stream of fluid containing ions. A magnetic field and an electrostatic field are established across a processing zone through which the fluid stream flows so that the flow vector of the fluid stream, the flux lines o... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6770192 | Water system for bacteria control A treatment system for use in a water delivery system for eradicating bacteria such as the Legionella bacteria. The treatment system includes an ultraviolet light source for killing bacteria entering the water delivery system, an electrochemical precipitation unit a... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6758953 | Multistage electrophoresis apparatus and method of use for the separation and purification of cells, particles and solutes An electrophoresis device is disclosed which separates cells, particles, proteins and other separands by collecting samples of decreasing electrophoretic mobility in a train of inverted cavities while an electric field is applied between said inverted cavities and o... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6743366 | Removal of cell growth from a body of water The invention provides a method of and apparatus for the removal of bacteria, microbes and other cell growth from a body of water by the application of an electromagnetic signal to a section of pipe communicable with the body of water. ... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6712947 | Water purifying apparatus with electric field generator A purifying apparatus for purifying flowing water includes a negative electrode plate disposed on a flowing water bed and a positive electrode plate disposed at an upper face opposite to the negative electrode plate, wherein the positive electrode plate is adapted t... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6702947 | Separation device and method comprising a tubular electrocoalescer The present invention relates to a device for separating an effluent comprising phases of different density and conductivity, the device comprising a pair of electrodes (12, 13), means (10) for introducing the effluent between said electrodes, means inten... | 03/09/2004 |
