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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8187544 | Conversion of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) to nitric oxide (NO) Various systems, devices, NO2 absorbents, NO2 scavengers and NO2 recuperator for generating nitric oxide are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, an apparatus for converting nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide can include a re... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8168122 | Purified hydrogen peroxide gas microbial control methods and devices The present invention relates to methods and devices for providing microbial control and/or disinfection/remediation of an environment. The methods generally comprise: generating a Purified Hydrogen Peroxide Gas (PHPG) that is substantially free of, e.g., hydration,... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8163243 | Zero-G condensing heat exchanger with integral disinfection The system that operates in a zero gravity environment and has an integral ozone generating capability is disclosed. The system contributes to the control of metabolic water vapors in the air, and also provided disinfection of any resulting condensate within the sys... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8147760 | Portable chemical oxygen generator A portable apparatus is provided which generates high purity breathable oxygen. The oxygen is produced in a reaction chamber from the reaction between an oxygen generating composition and a water/catalyst solution. The reaction chamber comprises a first compartment ... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8137629 | Air freshener powered vase An air freshener device is provided which includes a portion to display cut flowers or other decorative accents, as well as an optionally-powered portion that contains fragrance and one or more of a variety of fragrance dispersal devices. The air freshener device ma... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8128876 | Apparatus for providing pollution free air An apparatus for providing pollution free air to an individual includes an enclosed or semi-enclosed space or compartment for surround or partially surrounding an individual's head or upper body to separate the individual from polluted air. A filter assembly and fan... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8124016 | Articles with antimicrobial property and manufacturing method thereof The present invention discloses an article with an antimicrobial property, and a manufacturing method thereof which gives the antimicrobial property to a surface of the article in which bacteria or viruses may contact to proliferate themselves. The antimicrobial pro... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8119070 | Apparatus for removing scent from clothing The scent removing device has a housing that forms an interior compartment. The compartment is separated into a first and second portion by a shelf that is disposed within the compartment and connected to the interior of the housing. The shelf has at least one chann... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8083997 | Conversion of nitrogen dioxide (NO) to nitric oxide (NO) Inhalation of low levels of nitric oxide can rapidly and safely decrease pulmonary hypertension in mammals. A nitric oxide delivery system that converts nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide employs a surface-active material, such as silica gel, coated with an aqueous so... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8057742 | Conversion of nitrogen dioxide (NO) to nitric oxide (NO) A nitric oxide delivery system, which includes a gas bottle having nitrogen dioxide in air, converts nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide and employs a surface-active material, such as silica gel, coated with an aqueous solution of antioxidant, such as ascorbic acid. A ... | 11/15/2011 |
| 7988920 | Device for aerating a region after injection with vaporized hydrogen peroxide A method and apparatus for aerating a region exposed to a gaseous/vaporous sterilant. A catalytic destroyer and a reactive chemical unit are used to reduce the concentration of the gaseous/vaporous sterilant within the region. The reactive chemical unit includes a c... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7976782 | Exterior panel for receiving aromatic substance, and mobile terminal using exterior panel for receiving aromatic substance A folding type portable telephone in which a first housing and a second housing are fixed by a hinge includes a face panel fixed to the first housing and aromatic substances are accommodated inside the face panel. When the hinge is rotated, the aromatic substances a... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7972564 | Combined labyrinthine fluid sterilizing apparatus The present invention provides a combined labyrinthine fluid sterilizing apparatus, comprising a chamber having an inlet and an outlet as well as a blower/fan provided in the chamber. Ultraviolet lamps are mounted in the lumen of the chamber. The lumen of the chambe... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7947227 | Kit for the conversion of nitrogen dioxide (NO) to nitric oxide (NO) A nitric oxide delivery system, which includes a gas bottle having nitrogen dioxide in air, converts nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide and employs a surface-active material, such as silica gel, coated with an aqueous solution of antioxidant, such as ascorbic acid. A ... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7914743 | Conversion of nitrogen dioxide (NO) to nitric oxide (NO) Various systems, devices, NO2 absorbents, NO2 scavengers and NO2 recuperator for generating nitric oxide are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, an apparatus for converting nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide can include a re... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7887759 | Fragrance delivery system Multiple delivery vapor dispensing mechanisms provide continuous fragrance release and supplemental on-demand fragrance releases with a portion of the on-demand fragrance releases being deposited to provide for a prolonged elevated fragrance intensity. ... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7854900 | Sterilization method An ion generating device generates O2−(H2O)n (where n is a natural number) as negative ions and H+(H2O)m (where m is a natural number) as positive ions, and discharges those ions into the... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7850925 | Apparatus for removal of vaporized hydrogen peroxide from a region A method and apparatus for aerating a region exposed to a gaseous/vaporous sterilant. A catalytic destroyer and a reactive chemical unit are used to reduce the concentration of the gaseous/vaporous sterilant within the region. The reactive chemical unit includes a c... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7824626 | Air handler and purifier A system that captures and eliminates indoor pollutants and chemical and biological agents within a HVAC system by breaking down the pollutants and chemical and biological threats into non-hazardous molecules. The surface area created by crystalline titanium dioxide... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7776276 | Air filtering system for a vehicle passenger compartment An air filtering system for a vehicle includes a housing having a fan, a HEPA filter, a carbon-impregnated military cloth and a scent dispersing mechanism received therein. Air intake modules are positioned at desired locations within the vehicle passenger compartme... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7618594 | Conversion of nitrogen dioxide (NO) to nitric oxide (NO) A nitric oxide delivery system, which includes a gas bottle having nitrogen dioxide in air, converts nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide and employs a surface-active material, such as silica gel, coated with an aqueous solution of antioxidant, such as ascorbic acid. A ... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7560076 | Conversion of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) to nitric oxide (NO) Inhalation of low levels of nitric oxide can rapidly and safely decrease pulmonary hypertension in mammals. A nitric oxide delivery system that converts nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide employs a surface-active material, such as silica gel, coated with an aqueous so... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7494624 | Gas generator A gas generator insulated by a vacuum-jacket vessel. ... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7465428 | Method and apparatus for controlled production of a gas An apparatus is provided to generate a gas by mixing chemicals with water. Typically, the production of gas, particularly oxygen, by combining water with powders and other dry chemicals has not been widely employed. There have existed a number of preexisting barrier... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7442343 | System for treating gaseous streams using metamorphosed mineral compositions having internal lattice defects Compositions formed in accordance with a method of controllably altering the mineral matter transformation of mineral compositions such as, for example, vermiculitic micas, to achieve metamorphosed mineral compositions having specifically desired monatomic lattice d... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7438873 | Animal scent lure with heating capacity A scent lure is configured as a reusable container with two separate compartments, one for a scent wick and one for a disposable heating element. The compartments are separated by a common dividing wall and are independently accessible for ease of use. The separate ... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7431901 | Apparatus and method for deodorizing confined air spaces which utilize baking soda Apparatus and methods for removing malodor from the air, particularly from confined spaces are disclosed. Such devices and methods are useful for example for storing and preserving food in closed compartments such as refrigerators. The apparatus and methods utilize ... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7409952 | Portable breathing apparatus A portable breathing apparatus has a respirator and a filter. The filter has a multifunctional strainer, a photocatalyst element, an exhauster, a high-pressure generator and an active carbon net in the interior thereof. Via the exhauster, external air can be filtere... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7407633 | Method and apparatus for air treatment A method and apparatus is described for neutralizing airborne pathogens in ventilated air, and in heating or air conditioning systems. The pathogen neutralization system is effective against a wide spectrum of pathogens, it incorporates commercially available compon... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7407632 | Apparatus and delivery of medically pure oxygen A lightweight, portable, reusable oxygen generator is provided. The oxygen generator comprises a reaction chamber, a humidifier, and a cap assembly. Once assembled, oxygen of medical purity can be generated in the reaction chamber via a chemical reaction. Then, the ... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7405672 | Air treatment device having a sensor An air treatment device having electrodes supported by a housing and a voltage generator operatively coupled to the electrodes. The air treatment device includes at least one sensor operatively coupled to the voltage generator for sensing a condition and providing s... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7396442 | Electrochemical oxygen generator module assembly An ionically conductive ceramic element includes a central unit (703). The central unit (703) is composed of a plurality of integrated manifold and tube modules (IMAT) (22) joined end to end along a central axis (A). Each IMAT module (22)... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7381376 | Steam generator This invention concerns a steam generator (100) intended to humidify the air in an enclosed space or the air treated in an air conditioning system, particularly an air conditioning system aboard an aircraft, said steam generator (100) comprising at lea... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7381377 | Method for controlled production of a gas An apparatus is provided to generate a gas by mixing chemicals with water. Typically, the production of gas, particularly oxygen, by combining water with powders and other dry chemicals has not been widely employed. There have existed a number of preexisting barrier... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7371351 | Photoelectrochemical air disinfection A system for disinfecting a fluid containing microorganisms or chemical contaminants includes a plurality of photocatalyst surfaces secured to a solid surface upon which a fluid to be disinfected contacts. A structure for removing a portion of the photogenerated ele... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7371350 | Oxygen generator An oxygen generator comprising an oxygen generating unit including: (a) a chlorate oxygen generating candle for generating oxygen when ignited; and (b) an ignition device for igniting the candle to initiate oxygen generation from the candle. The candle is arranged d... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7361304 | Building decontamination with vaporous hydrogen peroxide When microbial contamination is introduced into a room (20*) of an enclosure, such as a building, an HVAC system including supply ductwork (16) and a return ductwork (34) is decontaminated with hydrogen peroxide vapor. A decontamination controll... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7335270 | Gas generating composition and gas generator A stable, low-temperature ignition gas generating composition has a heating starting temperature of 170 to 220° C. The gas generating composition includes ammonium perchlorate, a chlorine scavenger, and microcrystalline carbon powder. The chlorine scavenger is sodi... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7332140 | Air sterilization system An improved air sterilization system has unobstructed air passageways from a chamber substantially enclosing a volume of air to the air sterilization assembly unit in which the air sterilization assembly unit has heating elements located within air passageways in th... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7326263 | Method and apparatus for hydrogenating hydrocarbon fuels In the present invention, there is provided a process and an apparatus for hydrogenating hydrocarbon fuels. A receptacle is partly filled an aqueous solution containing sodium hydroxide. A hydrocarbon fuel is then introduced inside the receptacle atop the aqueous so... | 02/05/2008 |
