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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8170404 | Bubbler for constant vapor delivery of a solid chemical A bubbler chamber assembly comprising one chamber or two or more chambers connected in series, all chambers being in substantially vertical orientation. A solid or liquid source of the compound is contained in the chamber or chambers. The ratio between the length of... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8027574 | Vaporization of thermally sensitive materials A vaporizer for receiving and vaporizing particulate material, comprising: a heater having a reticulated material structure composed of ligands that define voids adapted to receive particulate materials, wherein the voids comprise greater than 85% of the volume of t... | 09/27/2011 |
| 7840122 | Medicine vaporizer with crimped conductive pins A medicine vaporizer for an inhaler includes a metal louver. The metal louver has a first end and an opposing second end, and defines a louver thickness. The medicine vaporizer also includes first and second electrically conductive pins that define a pin thickness g... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7778531 | Disposable air freshener configured for connection to USB port A disposable air freshener configured to be connected to a USB port of a computer or computer peripheral device. In one embodiment, the disposable air freshener comprises a casing fabricated from a plurality of sections that have generally the same shape. At least o... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7715699 | Electrically addressable liquid dispenser An electrically actuated liquid dispenser, an electrically addressable liquid dispenser and an electronic device are described. ... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7672575 | Evaporator featuring annular ridge member provided on side wall surface of evaporating chamber In an evaporator for evaporating mists of liquid raw material to thereby generate start gas for layer-formation, an evaporator body has an evaporator chamber defined therein, and a mist supply throat for introducing the mists into the evaporating chamber. The evapor... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7634176 | Device and method for forming water vapor A device and method are provided for forming vapor mainly utilizing the atomization device to form low temperature water vapor, and then using an adjustable heating unit to warm the low temperature water vapor, or mixing some high temperature steam to get needed tem... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7623771 | Detection of deposits in steam humidifiers A humidifier configured to determine when the humidifier requires cleaning. The humidifier includes a tank for containing water, a heater for heating the water in the tank to generate steam, and one or more water level sensors for detecting the level of water in the... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7587133 | Method for starting a continuous steam generator and continuous steam generator for carrying out said method The invention relates to a continuous steam generator provided with an evaporator through flow heating surface which is disposed in a heating gas channel which can be cross flown in an approximately vertical manner in a heating gas device, said evaporator through fl... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7509034 | Vapor production device and cooker with the same A steam generating apparatus 20 including: a vaporizing container 1; a heater 2 for heating the vaporizing container 1; a feed pump 5 for feeding water from a reservoir tank 7 into the vaporizing container 1; a drain ... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7499632 | Device for distributing volatile fluids in air A distribution device for distributing volatile fluids in air. In an exemplary embodiment, the distribution device includes a wick formed of a solid material which is impregnated with a volatile fluid, such as a scented liquid, a disinfectant, a fungicide, an anti-a... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7440683 | Vapor-emitting device with an active end of use indicator Vapor-emitting devices according to various embodiments of the invention include active end of use indicators to warn users that it is nearing the time and/or time to replace the vapor-emitting device or a refill for the device. Some embodiments of the vapor-emittin... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7437060 | Delivery systems for efficient vaporization of precursor source material A delivery system for vaporizing and delivering vaporized solid and liquid precursor materials at a controlled rate having particular utility for semiconductor manufacturing applications. The system includes a vaporization vessel, a processing tool and a connecting ... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7429361 | Method and apparatus for providing precursor gas to a processing chamber In one embodiment, an apparatus for generating a gaseous chemical precursor used in a vapor deposition processing system is provided which includes a canister comprising a sidewall, a top, and a bottom encompassing an interior volume therein, an inlet port and an ou... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7430364 | Cooler head vaporizer A vaporizer for providing water vapor at a safer and reduced temperature comprises a water tank and steam generating unit. The steam generating unit is an assembly of a multi-walled chamber, top cover portion and safety grill. The safety grill establishes a distance... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7428373 | Delivery of solid chemical precursors Systems and methods are provided for delivering solid precursors. In certain embodiments of the present application, a flow monitor, pressure sensor, or temperature sensor is used to measure and regulate the flow of vaporized solid precursor material from a vaporiza... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7404862 | Device and method for organic vapor jet deposition A device and a method for facilitating the deposition and patterning of organic materials onto substrates utilizing the vapor transport mechanisms of organic vapor phase deposition is provided. The device includes one or more nozzles, and an apparatus integrally con... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7386225 | Humidification apparatus A humidification apparatus, comprising a container and a set of heating tube; wherein water (liquid) can be introduced from a container to one end of said heating tube, and an steam outlet is provided in another end so that the steams generated by heating liquid (wa... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7350471 | Combustion system with recirculation of flue gas An improved combustion method and corresponding apparatus is disclosed, where the method includes oxidizing a fuel in a combustion chamber with an oxidizing stream including an air stream and a first recycled flue gas stream and mixing a produced hot flue gas stream... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7329595 | Deposition of carbon-containing layers using vitreous carbon source An effusion source comprises a vitreous C filament and a heater to increase the temperature of the filament to produce a C vapor. Also described is a deposition method comprising (a) depositing a layer of material on a substrate, and (b) during step (a), heating a b... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7329839 | Cover for a candle warmer An apparatus for a candle warming device is disclosed for providing a decorative covering over the candle warming device and for supporting a wax-filled glass candle placed upon a candle warmer. The cover includes a perimeter wall having a base portion defining a fi... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7323207 | Method and apparatus for fingerprint detection A portable apparatus for detecting latent fingerprints that discharges a vapor of a cyanoacrylate-containing solution. The apparatus comprises a reservoir for holding a liquid solution comprising cyanoacrylate, a valve for controlling the release of the solution thr... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7324744 | Multi-orientation low profile dual outlet volatile dispenser The invention provides means within an improved vapor dispensing device to accommodate or compensate for multiple orientations of an outlet into which the device is to be inserted. Orientation compensation is accomplished by inverted and/or rotatable electrical adap... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7322566 | Device for heating and moistening breathing air A device for conditioning breathing air includes a housing (1) provided with an inlet (5) for non treated breathing air and an outlet (6) for the treated breathing air. The housing (1) contains a passive humidifier (7) and an activ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7297045 | Smart smoke unit A smoke generating device for a model train that includes a smoke generating element supported by a support member. The smoke generating element can be wound around the support member is a generally helical pattern. The number of turns and the distance between turns... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7264654 | Process and system for the condensation of multi-component working fluids A process and system for condensing a multi-component fluid is disclosed, where the process and system are designed to provide a substantial increase in a heat transfer coefficient during condensation of multi-component fluids resulting in a drastic reduction in siz... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7263282 | Electrically heated vapour dispensing apparatus An electrically heated apparatus for dispensing fragrancing materials and other volatile substances to an enclosed volume comprising a container containing a quantity of a volatile substance, heating means, transfer means for transferring said volatile substance tow... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7212734 | Portable carbon monoxide generation apparatus for testing CO sensors, detectors and alarms An apparatus for generating carbon monoxide comprising an enclosure (6) having an inlet and an outlet at least one of which is provided with means (8) restricting air flow from the inlet to the outlet, a container (1) located within the enclosur... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7204885 | Deposition system to provide preheating of chemical vapor deposition precursors Chemical vapor deposition systems include elements to preheat reactant gases prior to reacting the gases to form layers of a material on a substrate, which provides devices and systems with deposited layers substantially free of residual compounds from the reaction ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7197876 | System and apparatus for power system utilizing wide temperature range heat sources A new method, system and apparatus for power system utilizing wide temperature range heat sources and a multi-component working fluid is disclosed including a heat recovery vapor generator (HRVG) subsystem, a multi-stage energy conversion or turbine (T) subsystem an... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7190888 | Method of adjusting the vaporization rate of a device A vaporization device including a housing, a container, a wick, a heating element and an adjustment mechanism. The wick is fixed to the container and extends therefrom. The heating element is positioned in the housing proximate a portion of the wick. The adjustment ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7186385 | Apparatus for providing gas to a processing chamber An apparatus for generating gas for a processing system is provided. In one embodiment, an apparatus for generating gas for a processing system includes a canister having at least one baffle disposed between two ports and containing a precursor material. The precurs... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7164849 | Vapor-emitting device with an active end of use indicator Vapor-emitting devices according to various embodiments of the invention include active end of use indicators to warn users that it is nearing the time and/or time to replace the vapor-emitting device or a refill for the device. Some embodiments of the vapor-emittin... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162149 | Gaseous fluid generation system The present invention relates to a gaseous fluid generation system, a columnar heating device, and a method for generating a gaseous fluid. In one embodiment, the gaseous fluid generation system includes a reservoir-less columnar vessel having a liquid fluid inlet a... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7151891 | Multi-orientation low profile dual outlet volatile dispenser The invention provides means within an improved vapor dispensing device to accommodate or compensate for multiple orientations of an outlet into which the device is to be inserted. Orientation compensation is accomplished by inverted and/or rotatable electrical adap... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7112770 | Humidification system and method for a mobile platform A humidification system and method particularly well adapted for use in commercial aircraft to provide substantially micro-organism free humidified air within a passenger cabin of the aircraft. The system employs a vessel for holding a quantity of water therein. The... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7108712 | Sauna with phototherapy lighting A radiant, infrared heat sauna with full spectrum, Neodymium or similar lighting. The sauna is portable and can be plugged in to run on standard household current. Radiant heating elements in the walls of the sauna emit infrared rays directly into a person's body, c... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7105441 | Preheating of chemical vapor deposition precursors Chemical vapor deposition systems include elements to preheat reactant gases prior to reacting the gases to form layers of a material on a substrate, which provides devices and systems with deposited layers substantially free of residual compounds from the reaction ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7103270 | Steam cleaner with multiple protections A steam cleaner with multiple protections includes a machine body, in which first and second protections are provided. The first protection includes a pressure controller and a relief valve, and the second protection includes a temperature controller and a fuse unit... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7091454 | Heating apparatus for cooking and method for controlling the same A heating apparatus for cooking using steam and a method of controlling the same. The heating apparatus includes a main body having a cooking chamber; a steam-generating device for supplying steam to the cooking chamber; and a water supply device for supplying water... | 08/15/2006 |
