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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7934703 | Mist generator and mist emission rendering apparatus An apparatus includes an ultrasonic transducer; an ultrasonic propagation medium disposed so as to fill a plane of vibration of the transducer; liquid retaining means disposed so as to be in contact with an end face of the medium; and an ultrasonic focusing reflecti... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7402290 | Condensation reduction in fluid mixing Methods and apparatus are disclosed for mixing fluid streams of different compositions to minimize fluid condensation inside a mixing vessel where the objective is to produce an all-vapor mixture product. ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7381229 | System for reacting fuel and air into reformate A system for reacting fuel and air into reformate, with a reformer (10) which has a reaction space (12), a nozzle (14) which at least in part is formed as a Venturi nozzle for supply of a fuel/air mixture to the reaction space (12), the V... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7350721 | Aromatic fragrance dispenser A fragrance dispenser comprises a receptacle for receiving an aromatic substance to be heated; and a heat exchanger connected to the receptacle for heating air upstream of the receptacle, the heat exchanger having means for agitating the air as it is heated and pass... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7318893 | Apparatus for offering and dispensing mineral water suitable for consumption An apparatus for presenting and dispensing mineral water suitable for consumption, characterized in that the apparatus is arranged to generate the mineral water from mains water and is provided with a mains water inlet, water processing means for obtaining the miner... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7318483 | Fire fighting foam injection system with auto-start feature A fire fighting vehicle of the type having a system for introducing a liquid foam concentrate into a water delivery hose so that the percentage concentration of foamant in the mixture remains at a predetermined set value irrespective of variations in the water flow ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7290723 | Aerosol splitter for ELSD The present invention is directed to a device for splitting a propelled aerosol cloud. The device utilizes a curved spray chamber and a thermal technique to divert any desired portion of the aerosol to waste. The remainder of the aerosol is made available to an ELSD... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7229067 | Foam-generating assembly and foam generator used therein A foam-generating assembly for use in generating a nitrogen-containing foam useful in preventing or extinguishing fires includes a foam generator, a first tank containing a foamable aqueous liquid and a second tank containing nitrogen gas, the foam generator includi... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7157411 | Odor neutralizers This invention relates to odor neutralizers comprising esters of the formula (I) wherein R1 is an alkyl radical with 1 to 4 carbon atoms which can optionally contain a double bond; R2 is a hydrogen or an alkyl radical with 1 to 3 carbon atoms w... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7154579 | Fragrance delivery for multimedia systems A system for fragrance sensory stimulation synchronized to a multimedia source connected to an audiovisual display is disclosed. A fragrance generator processes fragrance information from the audiovisual source into a flagrance signal, and a fragrance control system... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7122162 | Reaction chamber that is elongated along an axis that contains at least one solid catalyst bed and at least one box for contact, mixing and quenching A reaction chamber (4) elongated along an essentially vertical axis in which at least one reaction fluid is circulated from top to bottom of said chamber (4) through at least one catalyst bed (5), whereby downstream from catalyst bed (5) ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7097438 | Foaming agent charging and mixing device A foaming agent charging and mixing device comprises at least one mixing device and one foaming agent metering device, wherein the foaming agent charging and mixing device may be arranged between an plasticating screw and a mold. In order to improve the foaming agen... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7083403 | Apparatus for supplying a resin material to an injection molding machine An apparatus for supplying a resin material to an injection molder comprises a vessel for storing a resin material, gas supplying means for supplying an inert gas to the vessel which is not a super-critical state, and material supplying means for supplying the resin... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7059591 | Method and apparatus for enhanced oil recovery by injection of a micro-dispersed gas-liquid mixture into the oil-bearing formation The method and apparatus for making a micro-dispersed gas-liquid mixture which includes a gas-liquid ejector unit, a cavitation unit and a jet dispersing unit installed in a sequence. All above referenced units are installed into a cylindrical housing which in turn ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7032893 | Gas-liquid contact apparatus, gas-liquid contact method, liquid deodorizing method, aromatic component producing method, and food and drink Vapor-liquid contacting equipment includes a contact column in which a test liquid flows from top to bottom and a vapor flows from bottom to top, a rotary shaft which is inserted vertically in the contact column, rotors which are provided at different heights on the... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6973975 | Universal transportable compressed air foam fire fighting system A compressed air/foam fire fighting system which is sufficiently compact to be carried on the bed of a pick-up truck includes a water tank, a pump for providing water at substantial pressure to a water conduit, an engine for driving the pump, a foam reservoir includ... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6969418 | Phase enhanced gas-liquid absorption method A phase enhanced gas-liquid absorption method is disclosed. By adding an organic mixture or compound into a conventional gas-liquid system, the organic mixture forms a layer between the gas mixture and the liquid carrier. In this modified system, the absorption rate... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6733004 | Apparatus for generating foam Foam for suppressing fires is formed by mixing together a constant stream of compressed air and water from a pump at a controlled rate with a quantity of a foaming agent from a foaming agent supply proportional to the rate of flow of water so as to be incorporated t... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6533252 | Method for regulated injection of liquid carbon dioxide in a pressured liquid Method and its associated device for the regulated injection of liquid carbon dioxide (CO2.sub..sub.L ) into a liquid (L) under pressure inside a chamber. The liquid carbon dioxide (CO2.sub..sub.L ) is, according to this method, inje... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6464886 | Device and method for creating spherical particles of uniform size Spherical particles having a size on the order of 0.1 to 100 microns in size are created by systems and devices of several types. The device includes a source of a stream of gas which is forced through a liquid held under pressure in a pressure chamber wi... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6197835 | Device and method for creating spherical particles of uniform size Spherical particles having a size on the order of 0.1 to 100 microns in size are created by systems and devices of several types. The device includes a source of a stream of gas which is forced through a liquid held under pressure in a pressure chamber wi... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6164630 | Portable humidifier with water treatment substance dispenser A humidifier including a base defining a reservoir for liquid; a humidification mechanism for inducing dispersion of moisture withdrawn from the reservoir; a liquid storage tank having an outlet communicating with the reservoir and adapted to feed liquid ... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6138994 | Foam generating apparatus Apparatus for generating foam for use in fire fighting having two plates housed in a chamber which respectively introduce pressurized air and a water/surfactant solution between the two plates where foam is generated and emitted from an aperture on the si... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6086052 | Foam generating apparatus Apparatus for generating foam for use in fire fighting having two plates housed in a chamber which respectively introduce pressurized air and a water/surfactant solution between the two plates where foam is generated and emitted from an aperture on the si... | 07/11/2000 |
| 5727578 | Apparatus for the treatment and drying of semiconductor wafers in a fluid Provided is a process for removing organic materials from semiconductor wafers and a process for chemical solvent drying of wafers. In the drying process, a wafer submerged in a bath having a lower aqueous layer and an upper organic layer is lifted from t... | 03/17/1998 |
| 5723077 | Manufacturing apparatus and method for fine hollow particles In manufacturing hollow particles, gas is supplied from a gas cylinder to a first tank under pressure for solution in a raw material liquid in the first tank for the particles. The resulting raw material liquid is supplied to a second tank where the liqui... | 03/03/1998 |
| 5632932 | Distribution of fine bubbles or droplets in a liquid Fine bubbles or droplets of a first fluid are dispersed in a liquid; a stream of a first fluid (10) is injected under pressure into a body of liquid (16), such stream having a lateral dimension relative to the direction of flow of the stream, which latera... | 05/27/1997 |
| 5582776 | Apparatus for generating foam An apparatus for generating foam includes a power source such as an internal combustion engine mounted in a frame for portable transportation of the apparatus. The power source drives an air compressor through an electric clutch which can disconnect the a... | 12/10/1996 |
| 5512072 | Flue gas scrubbing apparatus A spray tower is provided for removing gases and particulate matter from flue gases which are produced by processing operations of the type carried out in utility and industrial facilities. The spray tower is configured so as to minimize its overall heigh... | 04/30/1996 |
| 5497628 | Air conditioning process and device The invention relates to an air-conditioning process and device, in particular to humidify and/or temper air which is fed in the form of an air stream to a humidification zone, whereby cooled water is sprayed into the airstream as a function of the condit... | 03/12/1996 |
| 5433928 | Absorption column with internal mixing chamber for absorption of acetylene In the absorption of acetylene from a crude gas mixture containing mostly C2 hydrocarbons, a substantially acetylene-free liquid C2 stream is introduced into a mixing chamber located in the column between the feed points for the crud... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5382389 | Foam producing venturi and method of using same A venturi for producing medium expansion foam for use in fire fighting applications. The new venturi contains a swirl inducer bushing near the entry of the nozzle, a two section frustum shaped diffuser, and a plurality of angularly oriented air injector o... | 01/17/1995 |
| 5316744 | Absorption column with external mixing for absorption of acetylene In the absorption of acetylene from a crude gas mixture containing mostly C2 hydrocarbons by scrubbing with an absorbing agent, an externally produced mixture of about 10-70% by weight acetylene-free C2 hydrocarbons and about 30-90% ... | 05/31/1994 |
| 5248448 | Aerosol generator apparatus with control and recording means An aerosol generator apparatus 10 for mounting on a vehicle for dispensing minute quantities of liquid in a primary airstream to form a fog having finely divided droplets of liquid entrained therein includes an air blower 16, an air duct 18 mounted in com... | 09/28/1993 |
| 5198155 | Apparatus for the admixing of gaseous or vaporous substances For admixing a gaseous substance, especially an odoriferous substance, into a gas stream. The gaseous substance is fed by means of a carrier gas (23) via a line (10) to a mixing chamber (1). The line contains at least one capillary (19), which is arranged... | 03/30/1993 |
| 5167877 | Air purifier with perfume dispensing control An air purifier with perfume dispensing control, comprising a base plate which has a controller and an air pump, a stepped cap mounted on said base plate at the top for holding a plurality of perfume dispensers, a rotary table mounted on said stepped cap ... | 12/01/1992 |
| 5160664 | High output monodisperse aerosol generator An aerosol generator used to produce, selectively and rapidly, an aerosol that has a specific particle size and is at a known specific concentration. The generator comprises a plurality of aerosol material atomizers that can be selectively used to obtain ... | 11/03/1992 |
| 5059348 | Method for measuring the efficiency of gas mask filters An improved process of passing an aerosol mixture through a filter. The asol is generated by nebulization of the mixture prior to penetration of the filter. The aerosol mixture being in %, by volume, of about: ______________________________________ ... | 10/22/1991 |
| 5023020 | Method for supplying aromas, apparatus therefore and facilities provided with same A method for supplying aromas to a space includes the steps of retaining a plurality of aromatic materials in respective reservoirs, selecting at least one of the aromatic materials according to a predetermined timetable determined on the basis of activit... | 06/11/1991 |
| 5002704 | Apparatus for the production of a flowable mixture which reacts to form foam from flowable components stored in storage containers The present invention relates to an improved apparatus for the production of a flowable mixture which reacts to form foam from flowable components stored in storage containers, wherein prior to metered introduction into a mixing zone, at least one of the ... | 03/26/1991 |
