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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7595495 | Microreactor device and microchannel cleaning method A microreactor device includes: a microchannel; magnetic particles that are introduced into the microchannel; and a magnet that is arranged on an outside of the microchannel and exerts a magnetic force on the magnetic particles. ... | 09/29/2009 |
| 7560704 | Method, device and system of illumination-based disinfection Some demonstrative embodiments of the invention include a method, device and/or system illumination-based disinfection. A disinfector may include, for example, a conduit to carry a flowing medium to be disinfected, the conduit having an inlet to receive the medium a... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7432513 | Gas shower, lithographic apparatus and use of a gas shower A gas shower to condition at least one optical path in an optical apparatus, wherein the gas shower includes a gas distribution chamber having a shower outlet side to supply gas to the optical path, the gas distribution chamber being configured to distribute the gas... | 10/07/2008 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7311828 | Wall mount for water treatment system A wall mount for attaching water treatment system to a wall plate consists of a platform and a vertical portion. The water treatment system rests on the platform. The water treatment systems extend through the back of the wall mount and extend through passages in th... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7265348 | Apparatus for dispensing a sample in electrospray mass spectrometers The present invention relates to an apparatus to dispense a sample for subsequent electrospray ionisation (ESI) mass spectrometry (MS) analysis, to a method of fabricating such apparatus and to applications of such apparatus in biological and chemical analysis. The ... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7220747 | Method for preventing damage to or rejuvenating a cellular blood component using mitochondrial enhancer This invention provides methods for treating cellular blood components and other cells containing mitochondria to improve vital qualities of the cells by contacting the cells with a mitochondrial enhancer to the cells. Mitochondrial enhancers prevent damage to and r... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7217358 | Ultraviolet radiation treatment of unwanted microorganisms A method and apparatus are described for killing or inhibiting growth of undesired microorganisms using ultraviolet radiation. A vortex turbulated flow of water is established within a vertical tube through which is transmitted ultraviolet radiation. In a preferred ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7201767 | Device for ultraviolet radiation treatment of body tissues The device for ultraviolet radiation treatment of body tissues includes a UV light source, a halogen light source and a viewing mechanism all connected to a trifurcation joint by fiber optic cables. All three fiber optics cables are bundled together and exit the tri... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7186334 | Combined chlorine and ozone generator sterilization system Water sanitizing apparatus is provided for pools, spas hot tubs and other similar bathing facilities that integrates an ozone generator and a chlorine generator in one unit, in addition to exposing a flow of water to be purified to ultraviolet radiation from the ozo... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7165881 | Methods and apparatus for high-shear mixing and reacting of materials Methods and apparatus for high shear reacting and/or mixing of moving fluid streams of materials employ an interdiffusing and reacting zone formed in the space between two stationary surfaces, the surfaces being spaced apart a maximum distance of the sum of the thic... | 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 |
| RE39313 | Procedure and filter device for removal and/or destruction of organic substances in contaminated air A procedure and a filter device (1) serving the purpose of removing and/or destruction organic substances in contaminated air. The filter device comprises at least one ventilator (12) for sending an air stream through a first chamber (14) with a... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7115290 | Hopped malt beverage having enhanced light stability An improved process for the production of a hopped malt beer wherein a processing liquid containing riboflavin is hopped to form the desired beverage. The improvement comprises subjecting that processing liquid to an effective amount of actinic radiation of a wavele... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7097764 | Apparatus for irradiating fluids with UV An apparatus for irradiating fluids with UV including a reactor vessel (10) having a fluid inleT (12), a fluid outlet (14) and a reaction chamber (16); a plurality of UV lamps (18a–d) extending across the reaction chamber ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7098360 | Processes employing multiple successive chemical reaction process steps and apparatus therefore The invention provides processes and apparatus for the production of materials requiring a plurality of chemical reaction steps. In the prior art the number of reaction vessels is minimized by performing two or more reactions together in the same vessel. Instead eac... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7095167 | Germicidal low pressure mercury vapor discharge lamp with amalgam location permitting high output A germicidal lamp having amalgam for controlling mercury vapor pressure contained in a location facilitating efficient high output operation. A low pressure mercury vapor discharge lamp has an amalgam container containing an amalgam positioned behind an electrode ou... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7094378 | Method and apparatus for inactivation of biological contaminants using photosensitizers Methods and apparatuses for treating fluids to inactivate microorganisms which may be present therein, said fluid containing one or more components selected from the group consisting of protein, blood and blood constituents are provided. The methods comprise adjusti... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7091495 | Systems and methods for treating liquids A liquid treatment system includes a housing and a lamp system formed from at least one wall, the lamp system in the housing together defining a flow path for liquid that passes between a housing wall and the wall with the lamp, and then between another side wall of... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7081225 | Methods and apparatus for disinfecting and sterilizing fluid using ultraviolet radiation An apparatus for sterilizing or disinfecting fluids, which comprises a fluid conduit, an ultraviolet light source, which is at least partially within the fluid conduit, and an air drive unit coupled to the fluid conduit. The ultraviolet light source generates an ult... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7049110 | Inactivation of West Nile virus and malaria using photosensitizers Methods and apparatuses are provided for inactivation of microorganisms in fluids or on surfaces. Preferably the fluids contain blood or blood products and comprise biologically active proteins. Preferred methods include the steps of adding an effective, non-toxic a... | 05/23/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6994330 | Process for high shear gas-liquid reactions A reactor produces a gas-in-liquid emulsion for providing increased interfacial contact area between the liquid and the gas for improved reaction of the gas with the liquid, or more rapid solution or reaction of a difficulty to dissolve or immiscible gas in or with ... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6972413 | UV curing system The present invention relates generally to systems for directing light-based radiation onto a light curable material. More particularly, the present invention is directed to a device for uniformly exposing a UV curable material to UV energy. ... | 12/06/2005 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6951617 | Method and apparatus for controlling flow profile to match lamp fluence profile A system for treating a fluid comprising a treatment chamber; a light source for emitting light, such that at least a portion of the light travels within the treatment chamber; and a treatment area within the treatment chamber; wherein a flow profile of the fluid in... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6938687 | Apparatus for transfer of heat energy between a body surface and heat transfer fluid In apparatus for heat exchange to and from a body surface using a heat transfer liquid a heat exchanger comprises a plurality of elements within a casing connected axially against one another with spacer tube elements. Each element has its periphery spaced from the ... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6916452 | Sterilization of liquids using ultra-violet light A sterilizer for milk and other liquids is disclosed, the sterilizer having an elongate outer housing (12) with a manifold (16) at each end. Dairy fittings (20) forming the inlet to and outlet from the sterilizer protrude from the manifolds (... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6897452 | Apparatus for irradiating material An apparatus (1) for irradiating material comprises a single UV, pulsed brigth white light or IR lamp (2) with a centrally disposed receptacle (3) for containing material to be irradiated. The lamp can be an elongate hollow tube (2) of an... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6881331 | Assembly for purifying water An ozone-based water purification system is disclosed. In this system, a mixing venturi injects ozone and a liquid sanitizer into a stream of water to be treated. Following ozone and sanitizer injection, the stream of water is passed to a contact region where the oz... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6875988 | Germicidal lamp and purification system having turbulent flow A germicidal lamp having a non-uniform contour increasing turbulence. An ultraviolet fluorescent lamp used in a purification system having a helical groove increasing turbulence of the fluid flow. The non-uniform contour may be placed directly on the tubular envelop... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6805733 | Outwardly projecting air purifier An outwardly projecting air purifier including a support, a generally cylindrical array of UV lamp assemblies mounted to the support, wherein each UV lamp assembly includes a reflector having a generally parabolic inner surface and a UV lamp so mounted to the reflec... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6784440 | Food sanitizing cabinet A compact, efficient, easy-to-maintain enclosable cabinet for sanitizing a liquid flowing along a cascade within a cabinet body, having a cabinet body, a plurality of troughs directing the liquid along a predetermined path including a cascade within the cabinet body... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6726839 | 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 ... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6723999 | Electromagnetic wave assisted chemical processing A window allows the introduction of radiation energy into an annular processing chamber filled with a material to be processed. The chamber is formed from coaxial cylinder members rapidly rotating relative to one another. The chamber can be thin enough so that it is... | 04/20/2004 |
