Class 392/387 - Method

Subclass of Class 392 - Electric resistance heating devices
Definition: Subject matter including processes for converting a substance
No. of patents: 39
Last issue date: 04/24/2012

Number	Title	Issue Date
8165460	Coated filament for evaporation/condensation aerosol generation of therapeutic agents and methods for using An apparatus for generating an aerosol of a therapeutic agent and methods of using the same are disclosed. The apparatus comprises a heating element having a surface and a composition coating at least a portion of the heating element surface. The composition compris...	04/24/2012
8005349	Electric evaporator device of volatile substances with adjustable evaporation intensity The present invention relates to an electric evaporator device of volatile substances with adjustable evaporation intensity. A heating plate (4) defines a first chamber (6) separated from a second chamber (8), wherein a heat generator (5)...	08/23/2011
7965925	Water-steam cutting process and torch therefor The invention describes a method for transforming a liquid (8) into a gaseous state for a cutting process with a water-steam cutting device (1), consisting of a torch (6), an evaporator (25), an energy supply and a supply line (31)...	06/21/2011
7680399	System and method for producing and delivering vapor Systems and methods for producing and delivering vapor are disclosed. A vaporizer tank containing a liquid may be heated such that liquid within the tank is heated and vapor generated. The flow of this vapor to a destination may then be regulated. Embodiments of the...	03/16/2010
7529472	Method and apparatus for generating consistent simulated smoke A simulated smoke generator method and apparatus is provided for generating a consistent smoke plume. By using a closed loop controller to maintain at least one property, affecting one or more characteristics of the oil, at a desired level, a consistent type of simu...	05/05/2009
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
7282158	Method of processing a workpiece This invention relates to a method of processing a workpiece in a chamber. Initially a surface of the workpiece is treated by a process which includes supplying a reactive gas to the chamber through a first gas supply and the surface is then further treated using a ...	10/16/2007
7215878	Chip that comprises an active agent and an integrated heating element Active compound chip and process for the production of an active compound chip comprising an active compound which is bound at room temperature, at least one heating element being located at least partly in the interior of the chip and the heating element having an ...	05/08/2007
7209650	Method and device for the evaporation of volatile compounds A method and a device to evaporate volatile substances such as aromatic substances and/or insecticides, in which the volatile substances are evaporated using electrical heating devices that heat a wick impregnated with the substance to be evaporated. The method and ...	04/24/2007
7182282	Fluid bed granulation apparatus A nozzle for distributor devices of granule's growth liquid substance in fluid bed granulators, is distinguished by the fact that it comprises a first duct (2), with substantially rectilinear axis (A) and with a predetermined diameter, which duct has an end p...	02/27/2007
7163197	Liquid substance supply device for vaporizing system, vaporizer, and vaporization performance appraisal method In a liquid substance supply device, a three port two valve directional control valve is provided in a transfer line, and a substance container and the transfer line are connected together by a four port three valve directional control valve in such a way that the f...	01/16/2007
7149417	Controllable release of a volatile substance The present invention is directed to a device for releasing a controlled amount of a volatile substance into an environment while isolating the non-released amount of such a substance from the environment. The device includes a housing having an interior region, a v...	12/12/2006
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
7031600	Method and apparatus for silicon oxide deposition on large area substrates A method and apparatus for depositing a dielectric material at a rate of at least 3000 Angstroms per minute on a large area substrate that has a surface area of at least about 0.35 square meters is provided. In one embodiment, the dielectric material is silicon oxid...	04/18/2006
7008658	Apparatus and method for providing treatment to a continuous supply of food product by impingement An apparatus and method for providing treatment by impingement to a continuous supply of food product includes a treatment zone at an ambient pressure, a fluid delivery zone at an elevated pressure, and a circulation assembly. Impingement plates containing apertures...	03/07/2006
6958107	Cyclonic evaporator A method and apparatus for separating the components of a feed material prior to or simultaneously with at least partially vaporizing one of the components is described. The apparatus comprises at least one inlet (8) for admitting the feed material (10...	10/25/2005
6957013	Fluid heater A fluid heater having a first heat exchanger block with a fluid heating tube encased therein, and having a first surface, a second heat exchanger block with a fluid heating tube encased therein and having a second surface adjacent to the first surface. A cavity is f...	10/18/2005
6709524	Vapor deposition method and vapor deposition apparatus for forming organic thin films In order to provide a vapor deposition method for forming an organic thin film, which is advantageous in that a deposition rate can be easily controlled and deposition can be conducted with stable high controllability, there is prepared a crucible which is provided ...	03/23/2004
6607785	Bubbler Disclosed are dual chambered bubbler designs for use with solid organometallic source material for chemical vapor phase deposition systems, and a method for transporting a carrier gas saturated with source material for delivery into such systems....	08/19/2003
6592831	Vaporization and cracker cell method and apparatus A method and apparatus for vaporizing and cracking chemical elements for use in a deposition process. The apparatus includes a vaporization cell integrally connected with a thermal cracker cell. The vaporization cell has an inlet section in communication ...	07/15/2003
6444038	Dual fritted bubbler A dual chambered bubbler vessel for use with solid organometallic source material for chemical vapor phase deposition systems, and a method for transporting a carrier gas saturated with source material for delivery into such systems. The bubbler vessel is...	09/03/2002
6245151	Liquid delivery system comprising upstream pressure control means A liquid delivery system (10) for vaporization of a liquid pecursor to form precursor vapor for transport to a deposition zone (36). The system includes a vaporization chamber (12), a porous vaporization element (60) positioned in the vaporization chamber...	06/12/2001
6157774	Vapor generating method and apparatus using same A vapor generating apparatus comprises: a convergent-divergent nozzle 50 having an inlet port 50a and an outlet port 50a for a gas for a vapor medium, the convergent-divergent nozzle 50 comprising a convergent nozzle portion 51a, which is formed so as to ...	12/05/2000
6097881	Electrically heated chemical delivery system and method of manufacturing same An electrically heated chemical delivery system which is connectable with an electrical receptacle includes a housing with at least one opening therein. A heat actuated chemical pouch is disposed within the housing adjacent to at least one of the openings...	08/01/2000
6037241	Apparatus and method for depositing a semiconductor material Apparatus (12, 12a) and a method for depositing a semiconductor material on a glass sheet substrate (G) utilizes a distributor (22) including a heated permeable member (24) through which a carrier gas and a semiconductor material are passed to provide a v...	03/14/2000
5901271	Process of evaporating a liquid in a cyclone evaporator A cyclone evaporator includes an evaporator body with an evaporation chamber therein. The evaporation chamber preferably includes a thermally conductive sidewall having a generally cylindrical upper portion and a downwardly tapered lower portion. The evap...	05/04/1999
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
5618457	Method of applying a scent to hair rollers Hair rollers are heated and moistened by being exposed to steam. The invention involves incorporating a scent creating substance such as perfume in the liquid which is heated to create the steam so that the steam incorporates a scent which is thereby appl...	04/08/1997
5616265	Steam generating apparatus and method of controlling the same Improved steam generating apparatus in the form of a thin, compact generally self-contained wall-mountable fixture. The fixture includes an upright front face section of porcelain or the like for being mounted in the wall of a shower or other enclosed ste...	04/01/1997
5337703	Steam generator Mineral salts formed during steam generation are preferentially deposited on one or more non-woven, porous mats made of fiber-forming synthetic resin....	08/16/1994
5168544	Method and apparatus for controllably generating simulated smoke An apparatus and method for controllably generating simulated smoke from a simulated smoke-generating fluid which has a vaporizing chamber with an inlet, an outlet, and walls extending therebetween so as to substantially enclose the chamber and define a c...	12/01/1992
5136609	Method of producing finely divided particles or powder, vapor or fine droplets, and apparatus therefor A method of producing finely divided particles or powder, vapor or fine droplets comprises the steps of heating and melting the starting raw material in a vessel having opposed reflecting surfaces, and ejecting the melted raw material from the vessel as h...	08/04/1992
5112442	Liquid vaporizing process for manufacturing iron oxide The present invention discloses a method and apparatus for the production of vapors of a liquid iron compound. The apparatus contains a vertical evaporator element which has an internal heating unit and an apparatus for introducing a regulated amount of t...	05/12/1992
4658115	Laser fired steam boiler A method and apparatus of for producing vapor from a liquid using laser energy are disclosed. Liquid within a container is vaporized by directing at least one laser beam into the liquid in the container and retaining at least essentially all of the energy...	04/14/1987
4647428	Air freshener method A room air freshener in the form of a porous ceramic ring in combination with an uprightly positioned light bulb. The ring includes a liquid premeasuring cavity so that a fragrance-generating liquid filling the cavity will be completely absorbed by the ce...	03/03/1987
4061800	Vapor desposition method Method and apparatus for effecting vapor deposition of a material on an object. The material is vaporized in a closed chamber, and the pressure is allowed to build up in the chamber as the material vaporizes. Thereafter, the chamber is opened, and the vap...	12/06/1977
3947606	Process for producing chemical compounds applicable to surfaces in the form of thin layers A surface of a work piece is provided with an adherent, thin but uniform, coating layer of a chemical compound by forming the chemical compound by explosive conversion of a substance into a gaseous state and in one working process, and applying the result...	03/30/1976
3943330	Method and apparatus for electrically heating a fluid Fluid heating arrangements and methods are provided wherein liquid is caused to flow through a fluid permeable electrical resistance heater body. Prior to the heater body, the liquid passes through a fluid permeable flow control member which offers a unif...	03/09/1976

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