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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7942390 | Steam humidifier A steam humidifier provided by the present invention has a tank having a reservoir section and a cover removably and sealingly secured thereto. The tank contains water during a humidifying operation in which the humidifier humidifies an indoor environment. The cover... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7547005 | System and method for delivering vapor A system and method for providing a vapor are described. In one variation, liquid is placed in a containment vessel, and a pressure in the containment vessel is reduced below atmospheric pressure. The pressure in the vessel is monitored and the liquid is heated in r... | 06/16/2009 |
| 7389813 | Systems and methods for controlling local environment The present invention provides systems and methods of controlling local environment. In one embodiment, incoming air enters a contactor such the Direct Contact Cooler-Condenser (DCCC) where the air contacts water distributed on the contact media. After passing throu... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7364139 | Carburetors A carburetor having a throttle valve in the form of a disc which can be rotated to control flow of an air/fuel mixture through a duct, the throttle disc having a heating element and a temperature sensor formed on at least one surface of said throttle disc; and an el... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7261150 | Apparatus for humidification and temperature control of incoming fuel cell process gas A method for humidifying and controlling the temperature of a process gas stream comprising the steps of super-saturating and heating the process gas stream with steam until it reaches a first pre-set temperature; cooling the process gas stream until it reaches a se... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7237770 | Humidifier for breathable gas apparatus A humidifier for use with a breathable gas supply apparatus includes a hollow body adapted for partial filling with water to a predetermined maximum water level, a gas inlet to the body above the maximum water level and a gas outlet from the body above the maximum w... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7137388 | Air pressure signal monitoring in apparatus for treating sleep disordered breathing A humidifier is provided including a first humidifier part, a second humidifier part connectable with the first humidifier part, and a sealing gasket disposed between the first and second humidifier parts. The second humidifier part is configured to hold a volume of... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7051801 | Method and apparatus for humidification and temperature control of incoming fuel cell process gas A method for humidifying and controlling the temperature of a process gas stream comprising the steps of super-saturating and heating the process gas stream with steam until it reaches a first pre-set temperature; cooling the process gas stream until it reaches a se... | 05/30/2006 |
| 6978984 | Raw material providing device for chemical vapor deposition process Disclosed is a raw material-providing device for a chemical-vapor deposition process and includes: a bubbler for vaporizing liquid raw material and providing the vaporized raw material to a deposition unit; and a raw material tank for providing liquid raw material t... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6966364 | Systems and methods for controlling local environment The present invention provides systems and methods of controlling local environment. In one embodiment, incoming air enters a contactor such the Direct Contact Cooler-Condenser (DCCC) where the air contacts water distributed on the contact media. After passing throu... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6874771 | Humidifier with a heating disc A humidifier includes a base defining a reservoir for retaining liquid, a humidification device for inducing dispersion of liquid withdrawn from the reservoir into the environment and a liquid storage tank having an outlet for feeding liquid into the reservoir. The ... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6802314 | Respiratory humidification system A flow probe for use in a humidification system is disclosed. The flow probe is adapted to be positioned in a humidified gases flow (for example oxygen or anaesthetic gases) such as that which is provided to a patient in a hospital environment. The flow probe is des... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6772999 | Humidifier for breathable gas apparatus A humidifier for use with a breathable gas supply apparatus includes a hollow body adapted for partial filling with water to a predetermined maximum water level, a gas inlet to the body above the maximum water level and a gas outlet from the body above the maximum w... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6694974 | Respiratory humidification system A flow probe for use in a humidification system is disclosed. The flow probe is adapted to be positioned in a humidified gases flow (for example oxygen or anaesthetic gases) such as that which is provided to a patient in a hospital environment. The flow p... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6584972 | Respiratory humidification system A flow probe for use in a humidification system is disclosed. The flow probe is adapted to be positioned in a humidified gases flow (for example oxygen or anaesthetic gases) such as that which is provided to a patient in a hospital environment. The flow p... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6443435 | Vaporization of precursors at point of use An apparatus and method for vaporizing and delivering liquid precursors to a processing chamber is provided. In one aspect, the apparatus is a liquid delivery system including a liquid supply, a vaporization assembly fluidicly coupled to the liquid supply... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6406006 | Automated humidification systems and methods for their use Improved systems and methods for the hydration of environments such as display cases, walk-in storage rooms, greenhouses and large-scale storage facilities are provided. Consistent humidification is provided while effectively eliminating the problem of wa... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6398196 | Steam humidifier for furnaces A steam humidifier for use with a forced air heating system includes a steam nozzle mounted in the plenum of the heating system and connected to a water feed line connected to a continuous pressurized water source. The water feed line is made of a thermal... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6354573 | Swimming pool high velocity heating system A jet reactor pump as used to circulate heated water into a swimming pool at near sonic velocity to heat the swimming pool water.... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6352244 | Auxiliary gasline-heating unit in chemical vapor deposition An auxiliary gasline-heating unit is used in a chemical vapor deposition apparatus. The auxiliary gasline-heating unit serves to increase the exit temperature of the mixture of N2 gas and He-dilute gas in order to prevent TDMAT, Ti[N(CH3 | 03/05/2002 |
| 6349722 | Respiratory humidification system A flow probe for use in a humidification system is disclosed. The flow probe is adapted to be positioned in a humidified gases flow (for example oxygen or anaesthetic gases) such as that which is provided to a patient in a hospital environment. The flow p... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6338474 | Air feeder provided with by-pass bypassing cooling section, substrate processing apparatus including the same, and air supply method In an air feeder for supplying air with a predetermined temperature and humidity into a cup in a resist coating unit provided in a coating and developing system, a cooling section, a by-pass, a heating section, a humidifying section, and a blower are prov... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6322057 | Auxiliary gasline-heating unit in chemical vapor deposition An auxiliary gasline-heating unit is used in a chemical vapor deposition apparatus. The auxiliary gasline-heating unit serves to increase the exit temperature of the mixture of N2 gas and He-dilute gas in order to prevent TDMAT, Ti[N(CH3 | 11/27/2001 |
| 6220579 | Warm mist humidifier A warm mist humidifier with a fan and a germicidal bulb to facilitate the dispersion of water vapor and the elimination of potentially harmful microorganisms in water. The humidifier includes a base unit having an energizing circuit, a water tank having a... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6095505 | Patient-end humidifier An improved breathing gas humidifier including an evaporation module which has a contact chamber and a flash-resistant heat exchanger, a wicking layer on the heat exchanger, a liquid water flow controller, an electric resistance heater, and a breathing ga... | 08/01/2000 |
| 5971063 | Vapor condenser A vapor condenser includes a conduit defining a passage for guidingly communicating a vapor stream in a vapor flow direction from an inlet at a first location to a second location, a first heat exchanger between the first and second locations for open hea... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5938985 | Self-metering reservoir A bubbler container assembly particularly adapted for se in vapor generating systems including a main outer vessel, an inner bubbler vessel, a carrier gas inlet and a vapor outlet such that the inner bubbler vessel is contained within the main outer vesse... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5741444 | Humidor and method A humidor and method for high humidity, ambient temperature storage of items includes a water reservoir with a relatively large surface area which is gradually and uniformly heated in response to a humidity sensor. The temperature in the reservoir is rais... | 04/21/1998 |
| 5733375 | Apparatus for supplying a treatment material An apparatus for supplying a treating material to a treating device has a tank containing a liquid treating material and a heat exchanger formed by a spiral pipe and provided in the tank. A nitrogen gas (N2 gas) is introduced into the tank and ... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5520858 | Liquid vaporizing apparatus A liquid vaporizing apparatus includes a container for holding a liquid at a constant temperature with a temperature adjustment unit and a gas that does not react with the liquid is bubbled through the liquid in the container to vaporize the liquid. The c... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5399300 | Storage tank for a carbonator including cooling system control means therefor A carbonator having a cooling system which is controlled by a controller responsive to input signals generated by an ambient temperature sensor, an ice thickness sensor and a water level sensor. After an initial ice build up following first turn-on of the... | 03/21/1995 |
| 5294378 | Calibrating apparatus for isothermally introducing moisture into a stream of dry gas at a very slow rate A calibrating apparatus for isothermally introducing, into a stream of dry gas, amounts of moisture lower than 1000 ppb, said apparatus comprising: A. a moist gas generating unit, comprising in its turn: i) a cylindrical shell; ii) a permeation module, inside said ... | 03/15/1994 |
| 4928751 | Computer controlled waste heat reclaimer A waste heat reclaimer takes in hot waste gases from stacks or flues, associates them with a primary flow of water, heating the water and cooling the gases. The heated water flows through a heat exchanger transferring that heat to a secondary flow of wate... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4897226 | Carbon dioxide storage and dispensing apparatus and method A carbon dioxide storage and dispensing apparatus and method for storing carbon dioxide which is characterized by a pressure vessel designed to hold carbon dioxide liquid and vapor, which pressure vessel is insulated to control heat input and includes a r... | 01/30/1990 |
| 4882099 | Aeration apparatus havine a deicing mechanism and control circuit therefor An aspirator aerator for inducing the flow of atmospheric air at high velocity below the surface of a substance so as to allow oxygen to freely and quickly transfer into the substance. The aerator includes an outer tubular housing having an inner tube dis... | 11/21/1989 |
| 4857090 | Energy conservation system for cooling and conditioning air An energy conservation system for cooling and conditioning air, particularly air at elevated temperatures which is discharged from the rotors of open-end spinning machines. The air is directed along a predetermined flow path in which a first stage cooling... | 08/15/1989 |
| 4816192 | Portable handheld motor-driven tool The invention is directed to a handheld, portable tool such as a chain saw equipped with an internal combustion engine mounted in an engine housing. The engine has a carburetor defining an air-intake channel. A heating element is provided which is electri... | 03/28/1989 |
| 4711294 | Temperature and humidity control system A system for controlling the temperature and humidity of an enclosure such as a museum display case continuously extracts air from the enclosure, increases its humidity, cools it to a controlled temperature, at which point its humidity is 100%. The air is... | 12/08/1987 |
| 4618462 | Humidifier with controlled heat input The present invention relates to humidifiers as used in research and in the calibration of humidity measuring instruments for producing a saturated gas stream. Specifically the invention relates to humidifiers comprising a bubble type and an extended surf... | 10/21/1986 |
| 4574062 | Apparatus for treating contaminated gas Contaminated air is treated to attain a predetermined temperature, purity and relative humidity using an apparatus which includes heat exchange elements and water spray nozzles. The heat exchange elements comprise tubes arranged to impart turbulence to th... | 03/04/1986 |
