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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7341211 | Device for the production of capillary jets and micro-and nanometric particles The invention relates to a method and devices for the production of capillary microjets and microparticles that can have a size of between hundreds of micrometers and several nanometers. The inventive method makes use of the combined effects of electrohydrodynamic f... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7197877 | Support system for a pilot nozzle of a turbine engine An automatic recovery pilot nozzle support system for supporting a pilot nozzle in a fuel injection system of a turbine engine. The support system includes a sleeve extending from an orifice in a support housing, wherein the sleeve has a hollow opening for containin... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7128281 | Modular fuel injector with a damper member and method of reducing noise A fuel injector includes a body, filter, and damper member. The body extends along a longitudinal axis between an inlet end and an outlet end and has a wall defining a flow passage extending therebetween. The filter is disposed in the flow passage proximate the inle... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7095018 | Deposition of samples and sample matrix for enhancing the sensitivity of matrix assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry The present invention relates to small sample spots for MALDI targets and methods for producing the same. The sample spots are composed of a layer of matrix material and a layer of analyte. In some instances, the samples spots have diameters of no more than 50 micro... | 08/22/2006 |
| 6959878 | Compact fuel injection nozzle A compact fuel injection nozzle includes a unitary nozzle body, a nozzle cap, a valve member and a spring sub assembly. The spring sub assembly provides a biasing force against a valve member that includes an integral lift stop. The biasing force holds the nose of t... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6951637 | Method and device for producing globular grains of high-puroty silicon having a diameter of between 50 μm and 300 μm and use of the same The invention relates to a method and a device for producing globular grains of high-purity silicon by atomising a silicon melt (6) in an ultrasonic field (10). Globular grains having a grain size of 50 μm can be produced by means of said method and d... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6874699 | Methods and apparata for precisely dispensing microvolumes of fluids Devices and methods for depositing fluids on substrates in patterns of spots, lines, or other features use a nozzle, which is preferably configured similarly to a micropipette, having a piezoelectric crystal or other ultrasonic actuator coupled to one of its sides. ... | 04/05/2005 |
| 5943858 | Premixing chamber for an exhaust gas purification system A premixing chamber of a nebulizing device for an exhaust gas purification system serves to mix a compressed gas such as compressed air, for example, with a reducing agent such as urea solution, for example. The premixing chamber is set up on the carburet... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5902637 | Water repellent restorative and process of use An application method restores the water or stain repellency of outer wear, foot wear, apparel, clothing, shelters, or fabrics that have already been pretreated with a water or stain repellent finish. This method involves washing the apparel item or fabri... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5637815 | Nozzle for fluidized bed mixing/dispersing arrangement A nozzle is formed of reaction sintered silicon carbide consisting essentially of silicon carbide and unreacted metallic silicon and having a density of 3.03-3.16 g/cm3. The nozzle satisfies the requirements of heat, wear, corrosion and chemica... | 06/10/1997 |
| 5372791 | Fluidized bed system and a fluidization and cooling nozzle for use therein A fluidized bed system in which a plate is disposed in an enclosure and is adapted to support particulate material. A nozzle is supported by the plate for receiving air and water and directing the air and water and into the particulate material to fluidiz... | 12/13/1994 |
| 5344690 | Ceramic articles having channels for regulating the passage of fluids Self-supporting ceramic bodies comprising a polycrystalline material comprising the oxidation reaction product of a parent metal and having therein one or more channels which inversely replicate the geometry of the configured fugitive metal are formed. Th... | 09/06/1994 |
| 4992206 | Aerosol generator apparatus and method of use An aerosol fogging generator is disclosed having a prime mover and blower for delivering air through a duct system to a nozzle assembly. A fluid introduction system is provided to introduce fluids into the nozzle assembly for dispersal as a fog into the a... | 02/12/1991 |
| 4977785 | Method and apparatus for introduction of fluid streams into mass spectrometers and other gas phase detectors Methods and apparatus for introduction of sample from a flowing stream into mass spectrometers or other analyzing apparatus for analytical and process stream analysis of the sample. The apparatus generates an aerosol during the decompression of a gas, liq... | 12/18/1990 |
| 4852803 | Fuel injection nozzles A fuel injection nozzle for an internal combustion engine includes a valve member which is slidable in a nozzle body. The body is provided with a bore in which is formed a seating and to support the valve member there is provided a sleeve which is an inte... | 08/01/1989 |
| 4436247 | Fuel injection nozzle and holder assembly for internal combustion engines A diesel fuel injection nozzle and holder assembly includes a tubular nozzle holder carrying a nozzle on one end and defining, in combination therewith, a storage chamber for receiving successive charges of fuel under pressure via a check valve mounted th... | 03/13/1984 |
| 4312479 | Fuel injection nozzle with edge filter An edge filter for a fuel injection nozzle is provided with an improved connection to the stem of the nozzle. The connection comprises opposed cylindrical guide sectors on the filter having axial knurls that extend less than the full length of the guide s... | 01/26/1982 |
| 4163521 | Fuel injector A fuel injector for an internal combustion engine has an inlet member provided with an enlarged transverse opening which receives a tubular nozzle body having a peripheral shoulder to locate the inlet member longitudinally on the nozzle body. A shallow an... | 08/07/1979 |
| 3993246 | Nebulizer and method Pneumatic nebulizer and method for uniformly dispersing variable amounts of flowable liquid in a gas to form a stable dispersion having the appearance of a natural fog and consisting essentially of liquid particles having a maximum particle size below abo... | 11/23/1976 |
