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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8153014 | Separation of carbon nanotubes into chirally enriched fractions A mixture of single-walled carbon nanotubes (“SWNTs”) is separated into fractions of enriched chirality by preparing an aqueous suspension of a mixture of SWNTs and a surfactant, injecting a portion of the suspension on a column of separation medium having a den... | 04/10/2012 |
| 7959814 | System and method for producing hot water without a flame The present invention provides a system and method for producing hot water without a flame. The system and method heats water to at least a specified temperature without a flame by providing a source of water and a prime mover, pumping water from the source of water... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7824558 | Processing bag for component separator system and method of removing separated components A centrifugal processing bag, system and method for separating the components of a mixed material is presented. The processing bag includes a hub and a first port for receiving the mixed material, where the first port includes an outlet positioned within the process... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7686965 | Centrifugal fluid filtration devices, systems and methods Fluid filtration devices, systems and methods are disclosed. The device comprises, for example, an influent feed tube; an influent receiving bowl in fluid communication with the influent feed tube; and a plurality of radial arms having filters therein configured to ... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7662298 | Separation of carbon nanotubes in density gradients The separation of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs), by chirality and/or diameter, using centrifugation of compositions of SWNTs in and surface active components in density gradient media. ... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7534358 | Horizontal vibratory centrifuge apparatus A horizontal vibratory centrifuge, which includes a slurry separating component; a drive motor; a drive unit for rotating the separating component; a feed pipe for feeding the slurry into the separating component; a product discharge for discharging the solid portio... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7442315 | Separation device comprising a separation channel and a counter-channel The present invention relates to a separation device notably for a flow-force fractionation of suspended substances in a liquid carrier, said separation device comprising a separation channel and a counter-channel. The object of the present invention is mainl... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7442178 | Automated system and method for blood components separation and processing A blood processing centrifuge comprising: a rotor having an axis of rotation and being controllably spun around the axis, a mechanism for processing whole blood within the rotor while spinning, a computer controlling blood processing operations, the computer being m... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7431932 | Reovirus clearance of ras-mediated neoplastic cells from mixed cellular compositions Reovirus can be used to selectively remove ras-mediated neoplastic cells from a cellular composition. It is of particular interest to purge autographs which may contain neoplastic cells with reovirus before transplanting the autographs back into the recipient, there... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7371322 | Filtration system and dynamic fluid separation method A filtration system is provided with filter media operable to remove solids, particulate and colloidal matter from a process fluid. The filtration system may include one or more porous membranes which are anchored or secured on their periphery with a large open work... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7354515 | Fluid concentrator A concentrator is used for concentrating a fluid, particularly a plasma component out of blood, for treatment of a patient. The concentrator apparatus includes a main housing defining a centrifuge chamber, that also holds the filter. The concentrator allows viewing ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7335312 | Centrifuge with combinations of multiple features A centrifuge with combinations of multiple features is disclosed. In one aspect, a centrifuge for removing more dense material from a fluid medium includes a fluid separation wall placed within a sleeve. The fluid separation wall rotates around the axis of rotation.... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7320750 | Centrifuge with controlled discharge of dense material A centrifuge with controlled discharge of dense materials disclosed. A centrifuge includes a fluid separation wall placed within a sleeve to form a containment zone therebetween. The fluid separation wall aligns and rotates parallel to an axis of rotation. A recepta... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7311848 | Separation apparatus The present invention relates to a method of monitoring a liquid fluid mixture and a system carrying out the method. The invention also relates to the use of the system for monitoring liquid fluid mixtures. ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7306057 | Thermal drill cuttings treatment with weir system A method for treating material, the material contaminated with contaminants, the method including: introducing material with contaminants to a system for remediation including a thermal treatment system, a quench system, a weir tank system and a condensing system; f... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7306740 | Fat collection and preparation system and method System and methods for collecting and preparing fat for autologous fat transplantation. The system includes a centrifuge, syringes, and filtering and transferring assemblies coupled with the syringes. Substances, including oil, fat, and denser substances (tumescent ... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7285212 | Method and apparatus for treatment of wastewater employing membrane bioreactors Methods and apparatus employing membrane filtration in biodegradation processes for treatment of wastewater are described. A bioreactor system is described having an equalization system, a membrane bioreactor system, and a controller. Aeration systems for a membrane... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7282147 | Cleaning hollow core membrane fibers using vibration A filtration system is provided with hollow membrane filter elements operable to remove solids, particulate and colloidal matter from a process fluid. Acoustic, vibration and ultrasonic energy may be used to clean exterior portions of the hollow membrane filter elem... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7254969 | Ribbed washing machine basket A basket for a washing machine includes a body comprising an outer wall and at least one rib extending radially inward from said wall, said rib comprising at least a first portion having a first cross section and a second portion having a second cross section, said ... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7235219 | Method and apparatus for removing additives from thermoplastic resin composition There is provided a treatment method of efficiently separating an additive component from a resin component for the purpose of treating and recycling a thermoplastic resin composition containing an additive. The treatment method includes heating and agitating the th... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7211191 | Blood component separation method and apparatus An apparatus and method for collecting whole blood and then separating it into components for subsequent use or storage. A self-contained bag set is used to collect the sample, which may then be placed into a device adapted to fit into a centrifuge for separation of... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7204795 | Deviation ring for a self-distributing centrifuge The invention relates to a deviation ring for paste comprising an annular rebound wall (2) for a self-distributing centrifuge (1). The invention also relates to a corresponding self-distributing centrifuge (1). In the deviation ring, the angle o... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7189327 | Use of anionic copolymers for enhanced recovery of useful coal and potassium chloride from screen bowl centrifuge A method of enhancing the recovery of useful coal or potassium chloride from screenbowl centrifuge separation operations comprising adding to the screenbowl centrifuge, from about 0.005 lbs active polymer/ton dry solids in centrifuge to about 0.70 lbs active polymer... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7189331 | Centrifuge adapter An adapter for use with a centrifuge. Features of the adapter allow for less friction during extraction of the adapter and separation efficiency by preventing disturbances to the separated materials. In addition, the adapter includes features that support the walls ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7179391 | Apparatus and method for separating and concentrating fluids containing multiple components An apparatus that allows for separating and collecting a concentrated fraction of a fluid, such as a whole blood sample, adipose tissue, or a bone marrow sample. The apparatus, when used with a centrifuge, allows for the creation of at least three fractions in the a... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7172558 | Device for containing and analyzing surgically excised tissue and related methods A collection device and method of use for excised tissue immobilization, removal of core samples from immobilized tissue and transport of the tissue for specimen radiography and pathological analysis. The collection device is comprised of a base member having an ann... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7166225 | Methods for filtering fluids A fluid filtering device includes a plurality of filtering wells and an angling mechanism which adjusts the angle of the membranes within the filtering wells relative to a line of a centrifuge where the line is perpendicular to the axis of rotation of a centrifuge a... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7144360 | Centrifugal separator with a separate strip insert mounted in the bowl A centrifuge concentrator bowl includes a plurality of fluidized recesses at axially spaced positions along the peripheral wall. Each recess is defined by two side walls which has water injection holes for fluidizing materials collecting in the recess. Some of the r... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7131370 | Centrifugal separating device and method of clarifying must during the production of wine The invention relates to a centrifugal separating device and method for clarifying must during wine production, especially with a separator (7). Gas and/or gelatine and/or other additives are added to the must that is clarified in the separating device after ... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7118521 | Centrifugal separator with conical pump inlet A centrifugal separator has a centrifugal rotor that is rotatable about a vertical axis and has both a rotor body for separation of two liquids, having different densities, and a pumping member that is designed to pump via the outside of a conical body a mixture of ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7107824 | Apparatus for the separation of cystic parasite forms from water A continuous flow centrifuge adapted with an insert of glass beads, sand or the like is used to concentrate cysts of microorganisms such as giardia or cryptosporidium from large volumes of water. The apparatus and methods are useful for the detection o... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7087174 | Enhanced recovery of useful coal, potassium chloride and borax from screen bowl centrifuge A method of enhancing the recovery of useful coal or potassium chloride or borax from screenbowl centrifuge separation operations comprising adding to the screenbowl centrifuge, from about 0.03 lbs active polymer/ton dry solids in centrifuge to about 0.70 lbs active... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7081082 | Method for the separation of blood plasma particles from a blood plasma suspension Method for separating blood plasma particles from a blood plasma suspension in a self-discharging centrifuge having two or more discharge slits and axially stacked baffle plates, in which the blood plasma particles are separated from the liquid phase by centrifuging... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7081206 | Filter apparatus and method with centrifugal separator for removing contaminants from a fluid The filter removes volatile, particulate and water-based contaminants from a fluid, such as lubricating oil, of a different density than the contaminants. The device has a cone shaped, jet-propelled, helical-spiral wiper rotor creating centrifugal forces that separa... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7039976 | Braking control system for a washing machine An inner tub of a washing machine is rapidly braked during a portion of a deceleration phase following an extraction phase of an overall spin cycle. A controller establishes the braking operation over a critical speed band or resonant frequency zone during which exc... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7037428 | Integrated automatic blood processing unit A system for automatically processing blood components is described. The system includes a console, which contains all motors, pumps, sensors, valves and control circuitry, and a unique disposable set that includes a cassette supporting a centrifuge with an improved... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7033501 | Centrifuge apparatus and method with improved temperature control An apparatus is adapted to centrifuge a container for separating a component, such as fibrin monomer, from blood or plasma. The container includes a cylindrical member, and a piston displaceable therein and a tubular piston rod, which extends through a top wall of t... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7032759 | Pusher centrifuge The invention relates to a pusher centrifuge (1) for the separation of a mixture (2) into a solid cake (3) and into a liquid phase (4). The pusher centrifuge (1) in accordance with the invention includes an outer screen drum (6 | 04/25/2006 |
| 7028935 | Apparatus and method for shredding wet chip materials A shredder apparatus and method for shredding wet chip materials in which the shredder utilizes a shredder mechanism having a shaft attached to a frame, a bearing assembly disposed on the shaft, and a rotatable rotor disposed on the bearing assembly. First shredder ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7025211 | Double pusher centrifuge The invention relates to a double pusher centrifuge including a screen drum (3) rotatable about an axis of rotation (2) for separating a mixture (4) into a solid material cake (5) and a liquid phase (6), a mixture distributor (7... | 04/11/2006 |
