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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7635449 | Method of inhibiting corrosion in hot water systems This invention concerns methods and apparatus for measuring oxidation reduction potentials of water in a hot water system at system temperature and pressure and methods of using the measured oxidation-reduction potential to monitor and control the addition of oxygen... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7338629 | Integrated metal processing facility A system and method for forming and heat treating a metal casting are provided. ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7311877 | Inhibition of corrosion in fluid systems The present invention provides an effective method of inhibiting corrosion on metallic surfaces in contact with a fluid contained in an industrial system, which includes adding to such fluid an effective corrosion controlling amount of a phosphoglyceride compound, o... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7275582 | Methods and apparatus for heat treatment and sand removal for castings A system and method for heat treating castings and removing sand cores therefrom. The castings are initially located in indexed positions with their x, y, and z coordinates known. The castings are passed through a heat treatment station typically having a series of ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7264770 | Mitigation of stress corrosion cracking of structural materials exposed to a high temperature water A method for mitigating stress corrosion cracking of a component exposed to a high temperature water in a high temperature water system is provided. The method comprises the steps of lowering corrosion potential conditions to a desired low corrosion potential in the... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7258755 | Integrated metal processing facility An integrated metal processing facility in which molten metal is poured into a series of molds at a pouring station to form metal castings, which are then transferred to a heat treatment line. Prior to introduction of the castings into a heat treatment station of th... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7141174 | Modified amine for boiler water treatment The present invention provides a method of treating boiler and condensate water by the addition of an effective amount of a hydroxyamine-acid ester treatment reagent or an all-in-one treatment composition comprising a hydroxyamine-acid ester. Modification of a hydro... | 11/28/2006 |
| 6991763 | Polymer process Disclosed is a process for controlling the level of in-process monomer in an emulsion polymerization reaction. Also disclosed is a method of controlling particle size by controlling the level of in-process monomer. ... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6986817 | Method of automatic cleaning of cooking cavities A method of automatic cleaning of cooking cavities of cooking equipment for food processing includes the introduction of steam at a temperature of at least 100.deg. C. from a supply line and nozzle into a cooking cavity for a time period depending on the degree of d... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6901990 | Method and system for processing castings A method and system of processing castings is provided in which one or more castings are deposited into a mobile furnace and moved from one station to another of a multi-station casting processing system. The interior of the mobile furnace is heated so as to maintai... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6881244 | Method and device for preventing deposits in steam systems The present invention relates to a method for preventing the deposition of contaminants in steam systems. In a method of this type, deposits are prevented in a simple and economic manner by metering an additive into the steam, which additive adheres to the steam-sid... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6793883 | Application of catalytic nanoparticles to high temperature water systems to reduce stress corrosion cracking A method and system for reducing stress corrosion cracking in a hot water system, such as a nuclear reactor, by reducing the electrochemical corrosion potential of components exposed to high temperature water within the structure. The method includes the steps of: p... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6761855 | Column for solid phase processing The present invention is directed to an improved column for use in solid phase synthesis or purification. In a specific embodiment, the column is a disposable plastic column for use in solid phase synthesis or purification of complex chemicals, such as biomolecules ... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6585933 | Method and composition for inhibiting corrosion in aqueous systems A method and composition for controlling corrosion of metals, particularly ferrous-based metals in contact with aqueous systems is disclosed, which includes treating industrial waters with a combination of a tetrazolium salt of the general formula: #... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6572818 | Process for treating cork material and cork stoppers The invention concerns a method for treating a cork-based product useful for making stoppers. The invention is characterised in that it comprises the following steps: a) introducing the product in a sealed container; b) subjecting said product to the acti... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6503448 | Process for retarding the formation of corrosion on metal surfaces The invention relates to a process for retarding the formation of corrosion and/or removing existing corrosion deposits on a metal surface where the metal is in contact with air. The process comprises contacting said metal surface with an oxime in an amou... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6391256 | Dissolved oxygen removal method using activated carbon fiber and apparatus thereof A dissolved oxygen removal method using an activated carbon fiber catalyst thereof which includes the steps of a reducing agent injection step for injecting a reducing agent into the water, a reactor entrance dissolved oxygen measuring step for measuring ... | 05/21/2002 |
| 5891340 | Method of cooling filtration apparatus after steam sterilization Filtration of raw water by a filtration apparatus in which a membrane module is incorporated is sLopped, and sterilization is performed for a predetermined time period by supplying steam to the filtration apparatus. Thereafter, the raw water at an ordinar... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5858798 | Method and apparatus for detecting amines and ammonia by fluorescence Primary amines, ammonia, or mixtures thereof can be detected using a reagent comprising from about 650 ppm to about 25 percent by weight of phthalic dicarboxyaldehyde; from about 74 to about 99.88 percent by weight of an alkali metal borate; and, from abo... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5818893 | In-situ palladium doping or coating of stainless steel surfaces A method for reducing corrosion of metal components in a water-cooled nuclear reactor. A compound containing a platinum group metal, e.g. palladium, is injected alone in small amounts into the high temperature water of the reactor in the form of a solutio... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5793830 | Metal alloy coating for mitigation of stress corrosion cracking of metal components in high-temperature water A method for mitigating crack initiation and propagation on the surface of metal components in a water-cooled nuclear reactor. A metal coating having an electrically insulating outer layer is applied on the surfaces of IGSCC-susceptible reactor components... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5774516 | Modification of oxide film electrical conductivity to maintain low corrosion potential in high-temperature water A method for mitigating general corrosion and crack initiation and growth on the surface of a metal components in a water-cooled nuclear reactor. A compound containing a non-noble metal such as zirconium or titanium is injected into the water of the react... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5773096 | Method of catalyst preparation by high-temperature hydrothermal incorporation of noble metals onto surfaces and matrices A method of depositing noble metals on surfaces or matrices to manufacture industrial catalysts that can be used in a variety of applications. Such deposition of noble metals can be achieved by treating the surfaces in high-temperature (150° C. or higher... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5768330 | Co-deposition of palladium during oxide film growth in high-temperature water to mitigate stress corrosion cracking A method for improving the performance and longevity of coatings of metal deposited from aqueous solutions of inorganic, organic or oraganometallic metal compounds. The method involves co-deposition of noble metal or corrosion-inhibiting non-noble metal d... | 06/16/1998 |
| 5625656 | Method for monitoring noble metal distribution in reactor circuit during plant application A method for ensuring the distribution of noble metal in the reactor circuit during plant application without measuring the reactor water for noble metal content by chemical analysis. The method involves the measurement of electrochemical corrosion potent... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5608766 | Co-deposition of palladium during oxide film growth in high-temperature water to mitigate stress corrosion cracking A method for improving the performance and longevity of coatings of metal deposited from aqueous solutions of inorganic, organic or oraganometallic metal compounds. The method involves co-deposition of noble metal or corrosion-inhibiting non-noble metal d... | 03/04/1997 |
| 5602888 | Radiation-induced palladium doping of metals to protect against stress corrosion cracking A method for mitigating crack growth on the surface of stainless steel or other alloy components in a water-cooled nuclear reactor wherein a solution or suspension of a compound containing a noble metal is injected into the coolant water while the reactor... | 02/11/1997 |
| 5600692 | Method for improving tenacity and loading of palladium on palladium-doped metal surfaces A method for mitigating crack growth on the surface of stainless steel or other alloy components in a water-cooled nuclear reactor wherein a solution or suspension of a compound containing a noble metal is injected into the coolant water along with a redu... | 02/04/1997 |
| 5600691 | Noble metal doping or coating of crack interior for stress corrosion cracking protection of metals A method for mitigating crack growth on the surface of stainless steel or other metal components in a water-cooled nuclear reactor. A compound containing a noble metal, e.g., palladium, is injected into the water of the reactor in the form of a solution o... | 02/04/1997 |
| 5419837 | Hindered amines for treating industrial water systems The present invention provides methods for treating industrial water systems. Pursuant to the method, the industrial water systems are treated with an effective amount of a hindered amine. In further embodiments, the hindered amine also acts as a steam tr... | 05/30/1995 |
| 5271893 | Apparatus for steam sterilization of articles A process, system and pressure chamber for the automated sterilization of articles, particularly medical or dental instruments is disclosed, which is simple to use and economically efficient by comparison with conventional autoclaves and steam sterilizing... | 12/21/1993 |
| 4935205 | Corrosion inhibition A method of inhibiting corrosion of iron or iron-based alloys which are in contact with an aqueous system by introducing and maintaining within the system at least one ortho dihydroxyaromatic compound having at least one electron withdrawing group pendant... | 06/19/1990 |
| 4895703 | Trihydroxybenzene boiler corrosion inhibitor compositions and method A method for inhibiting corrosion due to dissolved oxygen wherein trihydroxybenzene compounds, alone or in combination with conventional oxygen scavengers, preferably hydroquinone, are added to boiler water to prevent corrosion by reducing dissolved oxyge... | 01/23/1990 |
| 4748003 | Container for flash sterilization A sterilization container is provided with relatively large top and bottom apertures to allow hot steam to rapidly pervade the interior of the container through the top while flushing cool air out the bottom. The apertures are provided with pressure actua... | 05/31/1988 |
| 4681737 | Stabilized sodium erythorbate boiler corrosion inhibitor compositions and methods A method of inhibiting corrosion due to dissolved oxygen is disclosed, whereby chelant-stabilized sodium erythorbate, alone or in combination with conventional corrosion inhibitors, is added to boiler water to prevent corrosion by reducing dissolved oxyge... | 07/21/1987 |
| 4657785 | Use of benzo and tolyltriazole as copper corrosion inhibitors for boiler condensate systems The use of benzo and/or tolyltriazole alone or in combination with neutralizing and filming amines to reduce copper corrosion in boiler condensate systems by feeding the mixture into the main steamheaders.... | 04/14/1987 |
| 4557835 | Process for removal of dissolved oxygen from steam generation systems An improved process for removing oxygen from an aqueous medium used in a steam generating system, the aqueous medium having hydrazine added thereto, wherein hydrazine-containing aqueous medium condensate formed in a condenser is exposed to ultraviolet lig... | 12/10/1985 |
| 4541932 | Hydroquinone catalyzed oxygen scavenger and methods of use thereof Compositions and methods for chemically scavenging oxygen from an aqueous medium are disclosed. Furfural catalyzed by hydroquinone can be used as an oxygen scavenger in any aqueous medium, but is especially well adapted for use in boiler water systems.... | 09/17/1985 |
| 4465620 | Prevention of copper plating during chemical cleaning operations There is provided a composition which inhibits corrosion and copper plate-out during chemical cleaning of a steam or water carrying system. The composition comprises an -aminoalkylsulfide and a surface active agent.... | 08/14/1984 |
| 4284600 | Method for biohazard steam sterilization A method and apparatus for sterilizing highly infectious material. The sterilizer incorporate an inner chamber having no drain line and having a reservoir created by low dams at the bottom of the inner chamber at each end for collecting condensate during ... | 08/18/1981 |
