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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7408174 | Fluid treatment system The present invention relates to a fluid treatment system comprising: an inlet; an outlet; and a fluid treatment zone disposed between the inlet and the outlet. The fluid treatment zone has disposed therein: (i) an elongate first radiation source assembly having a f... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7355186 | Charged particle beam device with cleaning unit and method of operation thereof The invention provides a charged particle beam device, an emitter module for emitting charged particle beams and a method of operation thereof. Thereby, a charged particle beam emitter (15) emitting charged particles along an optical axis (1) is realiz... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7323694 | Fluid treatment system and radiation source module for use therein A radiation source module comprising a support member, a radiation source assembly connected to the support member, the radiation source assembly comprising at least one elongate radiation source having a source longitudinal axis and a module-to-surface seal dispose... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7303612 | UV reflective cavity and method of providing same A UV reflective cavity may be provided in a duct by attaching a plurality of tiles to the interior surface of the duct, each of the tiles having UV reflective surface. ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7291846 | Apparatus for and method of treating a fluid Apparatus and a method for treating a fluid. The apparatus includes a fluid passageway, at least one source of irradiation, and curved reflecting troughs for reflecting irradiation onto the fluid passageway. A space is defined between the closed ends of the troughs.... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7250302 | Measuring method and system and use of the method and system A method for optical measuring of the solid substance content in a fluid uses periodical flushing of an optical sensor (1) with a combination of pressurized air and water in the form of a jet. The jet exerts a very powerful cleaning effect without causing scr... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7226542 | Fluid treatment apparatus Portable personal water purifier with a microdischarge array sealed with a radiation emitter, preferably Xel, slightly above atmospheric or water pressure in a closely-configured treatment chamber. Each array is a polyimide film separating a copper layer or mesh cat... | 06/05/2007 |
| RE39522 | Ultraviolet ray irradiation equipment having scraper rings fitted to light transmission tubes An ultraviolet light irradiation apparatus providing combined mechanical and chemical cleaning of light irradiation tubes for removing radiation blocking precipitates from the surface of the tubes. A scraper ring is fitted to the outside of each of the tubes and inc... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7166216 | Point-of-use water treatment system The present invention relates to a point-of-use water treatment system unit (10). The unit (10) includes a filter housing assembly (60) having a filter tank assembly (66) and a closure (64) which utilizes a handle (152) and ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7166850 | Fluid mixing device A fluid mixing device comprising at least one mixing element specifically oriented with respect to the direction of fluid flow through the device. This novel orientation of the mixing element results in improved fluid mixing. ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7160566 | Food surface sanitation tunnel This invention is a modular, adjustable, easy to maintain, portable or fixed food sanitation tunnel, comprising an enclosing means for subjecting food to sanitizers including UV light, ozone, hydroperoxides, superoxides and hydroxyl radicals, and a method for using ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7141222 | Turbine-boosted photocatalysis fluid processor A turbine-boosted photocatalysis fluid processor that makes the fluid that flows inside form a high-speed whirlpool so as to enhance both the sterilization effect of the ultraviolet-radiation and the photocatalysis effect. The high-speed whirlpool also improves the ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7112310 | UV-irradiation device for treating fluids, comprising an improved cleaning device A UV irradiation device for the treatment of fluids has an improved device for the cleaning of the surfaces of the jacket tube with a number of lamp units that each have a radiation source and a jacket tube that surrounds the radiation source, whereby the lamp units... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7077965 | Fluid treatment system There is described a fluid treatment system comprising an array of independent fluid treatment reactors. The reactors are arranged in a manner whereby a flow of fluid may be passed through the array in a substantially helical direction. The fluid treatment system is... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7078689 | Integrated electron beam and contaminant removal system One embodiment disclosed relates to an integrated electron beam inspection and contaminant removal tool. An electron beam column is configured to image an area on a substrate being inspected. A contaminant removal subsystem is integrated with the electron beam colum... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7069781 | Stillwell apparatus This invention involves a new housing for a liquid level detection device. More particularly, the new stillwell apparatus comprises, at least one tubular section, a means for extending the length of the stillwell, a conduit for delivering a cleansing solution... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7030391 | Ultraviolet sterilization device An apparatus for irradiation of a fluid with UV light includes a tubular body consisting of UV-permeable material. The body includes a fluid chamber and openings for passage of fluid. A UV source is provided to subject the chamber to the UV light. Light baffles defi... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7026630 | Ultraviolet sterilization device with autocleaning structure A UV sterilization system with autocleaning structure comprises scrubbing collars, at least one cleaning liquid box and at least one sliding bar. Said cleaning means further comprises at least one towing bar, at least one sliding bar and at least one supporting bar.... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7018544 | Fluid treatment device A fluid treatment device, preferably for the treatment of water, is described. The device comprises a closed housing having a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet and a fluid treatment zone disposed between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. The fluid treatment zone compr... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7002140 | Ultraviolet water treatment system An ultraviolet water treatment system comprising a water chamber having a water intake for untreated water to enter the chamber, and a water outlet for water to leave the chamber; an ultraviolet light source; and a fibre optic rod having a distributing end and a rec... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6999898 | Classification of deviations in a process A process analysis system includes sensors and a processing system. The sensors monitor the process to generate sensor signals. The processing system processes the sensor signals to detect a deviation from a baseline for the process. The processing system generates ... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6984834 | Radiation source module The present invention provides a radiation source module for use in a fluid treatment system. In one embodiment, the module comprises: a substantially elongate first support member having a longitudinal first axis; and a first pair of radiation source assemblies ext... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6972415 | Fluid treatment system with UV sensor and intelligent driver A fluid treatment system in which the fluid to be treated is irradiated with ultraviolet light (UV). The system includes a sensor with capabilities for detecting multiple fluid treatment parameters, such as UV intensity level and fluid flow. The sensor contains a co... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6956220 | Fluid treatment system and radiation sources module for use therein A radiation source module comprising a support member, a radiation source assembly connected to the support member, the radiation source assembly comprising at least one elongate radiation source having a source longitudinal axis and a module-to-surface seal dispose... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6955791 | Environmental air sterilization system The present invention is a high volume, wall-mountable air sanitation apparatus for disinfecting and removing VOCs from air with high energy UV light and ozone. The apparatus has a powerful fan and an elongated UV light source and target for use with the movement of... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6949185 | Point-of-use water treatment system The present invention relates to a point-of-use water treatment system unit. The unit includes a filter housing assembly having a filter tank assembly and a closure which utilizes a handle and cammed reciprocating lock blades to secure the closure to the filter tank... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6936825 | Process for the decontamination of microlithographic projection exposure devices UV light and a fluid are used in a process for the decontamination of microlithographic projection exposure devices with optical elements or portions thereof, in particular of the surfaces of optical elements. A second UV light source is directed for decontamination... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6911655 | Fluid treatment apparatus A fluid treatment apparatus comprises a plurality of elongate UV lamps 13 mounted in a duct 10 and a cleaning assembly 14 comprising a plurality of cleaning heads 20 which are rotated around respective lamps and are simultaneously driven ... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6872954 | Cleaning apparatus A cleaning apparatus with cleaning rings for cleaning cylindrical bodies, preferably for the quartz cladding tubes in UV disinfection units, especially in UV disinfection sluices for waste water, which in addition to an axially parallel longitudinal movement over th... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6872901 | Automatic actuation of device according to UV intensity A device automatically actuated according to UV intensity includes a UV detector generating an electric signal indicative of a UV intensity of a light received thereby; a comparator in communication with the UV detector, receiving the electric signal to compare the ... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6812648 | Method of cleaning ion source, and corresponding apparatus/system A method and/or system for cleaning an ion source is/are provided. In certain embodiments of this invention, both the anode and cathode of the ion source are negatively biased during at least part of a cleaning mode. Ions generated are directed toward the anode and/... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6713771 | Method and apparatus for electromagnetic irradiation of liquid An electromagnetic wave applying apparatus having an electromagnetic wave source (13) such as an ultraviolet lamp or the like, a cylinder (15) surrounding the electromagnetic wave source, a liquid retention tank (16) disposed around the cylinder... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6707048 | Method and apparatus for treating aqueous liquids Method and apparatus for treating a pressurized liquid. The apparatus includes pressurized liquid treatment chamber having a window transmissive to UV light; a UV light source outside of the chamber to emit UV light into the chamber; a shaft which extending between ... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6659431 | Fluid treatment system and cleaning apparatus therefor A cleaning apparatus for use in a fluid treatment system comprising a radiation source assembly, the cleaning apparatus comprising: at least one cleaning sleeve (300) in sliding engagement with the exterior of the radiation source assembly (150); a cleani... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6646269 | Radiation source module and cleaning apparatus therefor A cleaning apparatus for a radiation source assembly in a fluid treatment system is described. The cleaning apparatus comprises: a carriage movable with respect to an exterior of the radiation source assembly; at least one cleaning sleeve in sliding engag... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6633042 | Solar photoreactor The present invention relates to a device and method for introducing solar radiation energy into a photoreactor. This reactor can be employed for performing photochemical or photobiological reactions, i.e., syntheses, decontamination, disinfection and tre... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6570167 | Apparatus for treating a liquid A cleaning device operates to clean a radiation tube within a housing having an internal passageway. The radiation tube is oriented to have an upper end and a lower end. The cleaning device has liquid flow passages having a surface angled relative to the ... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6432213 | Tube scraper A scraper for removing deposits from the exterior of a tubular member includes elements defining an outer jacket which has an inwardly open circumferential recess and two aligned axial openings, and a scraper element in the form of an elongate resilient w... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6429438 | Ultraviolet light detector for liquid disinfection unit An ultraviolet light detector for detecting levels of ultraviolet light in a liquid disinfection unit comprises two solid state silicon photodetectors. A first photodetector generates a photo-induced current proportional to the amount of visible, infra-re... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6135128 | Method for in-process cleaning of an ion source A method and system for in-process cleaning of an ion source (12) is provided. The ion source (12) comprises (i) a plasma chamber (22) formed by chamber walls (112, 114, 116) that bound an ionization zone (120); (ii) a source of ionizable dopant gas (66) ... | 10/24/2000 |
