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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8440143 | Air purifier An air purifier is provided, including a body comprising a wall defining an interior space, a first opening to the interior space, and a second opening to the interior space. In one example the body is a tubular body. An airflow pathway is provided through the tubul... | 05/14/2013 |
| 8440144 | Metallic photocatalytic oxidation reflector coated with titanium dioxide Through innovative design of a titanium dioxide coated metal reflector, which uses the negative space of a U-shaped ultraviolet lamp, maximum airborne chemical, vapor and/or odor abatement through photochemical reaction, yet eliminates most UV irradiation obstructio... | 05/14/2013 |
| 8420022 | LED fluid purification system and method Provided herein are systems and methods for the treatment and purification of fluids (e.g., water) using a light-emitting diode (LED) light source. In one embodiment, for example, there is provided a fluid flow conduit having an LED light source and a photo-catalyti... | 04/16/2013 |
| 8398928 | Fume treatment method and apparatus using ultraviolet light to degrade contaminants An ultraviolet treatment chamber for treating exhaust streams, particularly those containing organic particulates, utilizes ultraviolet light energy very efficiently. This is done by setting up a circulating flow in a treatment plenum so that all of the effluent exp... | 03/19/2013 |
| 8337770 | UV light writing instrument sterilizer A writing instrument sterilization device having an automatic dispensing delivery mechanism for recycling multiple writing instruments and automatically delivering a single sterilized writing instrument on demand. The writing instrument sterilizer is comprised of a ... | 12/25/2012 |
| 8293185 | UV irradiation apparatus and method A method and an apparatus are described for use in the irradiation of fluids. The apparatus has an elongate conduit (312) having a central axis (334) and two or more elongate ultraviolet radiation sources (114) extending along the interior of th... | 10/23/2012 |
| 8277741 | Anti-germicidal and/or antimicrobial apparatus for reducing and/or eliminating germs and/or bacteria from the soles of footwear and method for use The present invention relates an apparatus that reduces and/or eliminates germs and/or bacteria from the soles of a person's footwear, and an associated method of use. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a person can step onto and stand on... | 10/02/2012 |
| 8263013 | Method for removing micro-bubbles and/or particles from liquid, liquid supply apparatus and immersion exposure apparatus A liquid supply apparatus capable of removing micro-bubbles and particles is described, including a pipe, a laser provider and at least one micro-bubble/particle outlet. The laser provider provides a laser crossing the pipe, wherein the laser is provided in a manner... | 09/11/2012 |
| 8246839 | Double-walled chamber for ultra violet radiation treatment of liquids The object of the invention is a double-walled chamber for the UV disinfection of liquids, preferably drinking water and/or waste water. It realizes a rectangular and/or square cross-sectional shape of the UV radiation chamber even at higher pressures, whereby the r... | 08/21/2012 |
| 8221690 | Systems and devices that utilize photolyzable nitric oxide donors The present disclosure relates to systems and devices that utilize photolyzable nitric oxide donors. ... | 07/17/2012 |
| 8101130 | Gas ionization source A gas ionizer includes a photocatalyst activated with an electric field to emit electrons. The photocatalyst is also illuminated with an ultraviolet light source. The ionized gas is passed through a chamber between the photocatalyst and the ultraviolet light source.... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8092751 | Ultraviolet and/or ozone-generating disinfection device The ultraviolet and/or ozone-generation disinfection cutlery tray allows to improve the hygiene of the different cutlery items placed in it, by use of at least one ultraviolet light and/or ozone-generating source that irradiates the cutlery through the material itse... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8080214 | Air cleaner An air cleaner X1 includes a cleaning chamber (R2) through which air can pass, an ultraviolet light source (12) provided in the cleaning chamber (R2), a flow generator (11) for generating an air flow in the cleaning chamber (R2 | 12/20/2011 |
| 8048316 | Method and apparatus for reducing microorganisms in water A method for subjecting a microorganism to a combination of ozone and irradiation of UV light which has a synergistic effect on the reduction of the microorganism that may be resistant to either ozone or UV light alone. In particular, Adenovirus and Naegle... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7988923 | Device, system and method for an advanced oxidation process using photohydroionization A device, system, and method, for the formation of advanced oxidation products by contacting a hydrated catalytic surface of a catalytic target structure with broad spectrum ultraviolet light in the 100 nm to 300 nm range that preferably includes 185 nm and 254 nm w... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7964104 | Active antiseptic water or active water-based fluid, and production method and apparatus for the same A method which comprises using a treatment apparatus comprising (1) a treatment tank, (2) a vibrating stirrer disposed inside the treatment tank, (3) a photocatalyst layer or a layer comprising a photocatalyst and a bactericidal metal, disposed on any surface inside... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7927553 | Photocatalytic reactor with movable conformal light guiding plate A photocatalytic reactor is disclosed herein, which includes a rotatable light guide plate and a light source. The light guide plate is coated with a photocatalyst film on a surface thereof. A light beam emitted from the light source can be coupled into and propagat... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7927554 | Air purifier An air purifier has an air flow cavity bounded by cavity walls and a source of ultraviolet light emitting ultraviolet light within the cavity. The cavity walls have an ultraviolet light reflective coating. A plurality of photocatalytic particles are associated with ... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7875252 | Light-pipe system for lighting, ventilation and photocatalytic air purification The invention relates to a light-pipe system for conducting/distributing light and air, which can also purify indoor air, particularly in a building, or the like. The light-pipe system includes a light-pipe for conducting light and having a clear top dome mounted at... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7842252 | Reaction vessel including fielding apparatus The present disclosure provides a system and method to dissociate water molecules into H2 and O2 and includes a reaction vessel having at least one radiolysis apparatus, at least one photolysis apparatus, at least one catalyst apparatus, and at... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7837952 | System and method for removal of hydrogen peroxide from a contaminated media Disclosed herein are systems and methods for removing hydrogen peroxide from a liquid media. This is accomplished by adding an oxidizable metal to the photoreactive slurry. The oxidizable metal is then oxidized, which then causes the oxidized metal particles to bond... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7794673 | Sterilizer A lamp assembly comprising one or more lamp clusters. Each lamp cluster comprises one or more electrodeless UV lamps which are excited by microwaves emitted from a microwave generator. The microwave generator and power supply are enclosed within a housing that is in... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7767169 | Electro-kinetic air transporter-conditioner system and method to oxidize volatile organic compounds Systems in accordance with embodiments of the present invention can include an air transporter-conditioner having a housing with an inlet and an outlet. An ion generator is disposed within the housing, the ion generator being adapted to create an airflow between the... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7758821 | Modular photocatalytic air purifier A photocatalytic air purifier is disclosed. The photocatalytic purifier includes filter structures coated with a catalytic material such as titanium dioxide. One or more UV lamps are interposed between the filter structures. The catalytic layer reacts with airborne ... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7731915 | Pollutant decomposition device Pollutant decomposition device, including at least one outer transparent sheet and at least one inner transparent sheet being arranged such that a gap is formed between them and such that the gap is in communication with a surrounding gaseous composition on one side... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7722830 | System for decomposing organic compound A system for decomposing a liquid or gaseous organic compound comprises a ultraviolet decomposition unit and an intermediate product treatment apparatus. The ultraviolet decomposition unit decomposes an organic compound contained in polluted liquid or polluted gas b... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7718144 | Photolytic cell for providing physiological gas exchange The present invention is directed to a photolytic cell, and to a photolytic artificial lung incorporating such a cell. The photolytic artificial lung converts water to oxygen for blood absorption, regulates pH, the removes carbon dioxide, and co-produces electrical ... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7713496 | Water purifier with UV and adsorbent The invention has two primary portions, a means to provide ultra-violet radiation and a means for adsorbing organic, inorganic and, optionally, pathogens. The means to provide ultra-violet radiation comprises ultra-violet light sources emitting, at least in part, in... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7704463 | Low voltage ultraviolet HVAC light This UV light system for use in a central air handling unit of a heating or air conditioning system includes a UV light source and is adapted for operation on, and receives power from, an approximately 24VAC low voltage power supply for a thermostat of the heating o... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7695692 | Apparatus and method for producing chlorine dioxide Provided are apparatuses and methods for making chlorine dioxide on demand by converting a chlorine dioxide generating solution into chlorine dioxide by exposure to UV light. ... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7691343 | Double-walled chamber for ultraviolet radiation treatment of liquids The object of the invention is a double-walled chamber for the UV disinfection of liquids, preferably drinking water and/or waste water. It realizes a rectangular and/or square cross-sectional shape of the UV radiation chamber even at higher pressures, whereby the r... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7670571 | Apparatus for photocatalytic reaction An exemplary apparatus for photocatalytic reaction includes a light-permeable substrate, a photocatalytic layer, and one or more converging lenses. The light-permeable substrate includes a first surface and an opposite second surface. The photocatalytic layer is for... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7648684 | Pre-chamber reactor The invention relates to a device for disinfecting liquids by means of ultraviolet radiation in a continuous flow method, with a reactor chamber through which flow can take place and in which a number of UV radiator units is arranged, the reactor chamber being provi... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7615195 | Photocatalyst water treating apparatus A photocatalytic water-processing system decomposes organic and inorganic materials present in water. The system includes a reservoir for storing the water to be processed, a main unit formed separately and connected to the reservoir, an inlet pipe for guiding the w... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7601308 | Transition structures and catalytic reaction pathways for the production of hydrogen and oxygen The present invention provides a system and method for the dissociation of water into H.sub.2 and O.sub.2 gas. The system and method disclose a reaction vessel having at least one radiolysis apparatus, at least one photolysis apparatus, and at least one electrolysis... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7527770 | Photolytic oxygenator with carbon dioxide fixation and separation Apparatus for oxygenating an enclosed space as well as removing carbon dioxide from the enclosed space. ... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7507382 | Multiple reactant nozzles for a flowing reactor A collection of zinc oxide nanoparticles have been produced by laser pyrolysis. The zinc oxide nanoparticles have average particle diameters of less than about 95 nm and a very narrow particle size distribution. The laser pyrolysis process is characterized by the pr... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7507383 | Photocatalytic reaction device An intake port (2) is formed in a casing (1), a plurality of discharge ports (3) are formed in a side face of the casing (1) different from this intake port (2), or are arranged continuously along the entire circumferential surface... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7438819 | TOC component removing apparatus and process for removing TOC components A TOC component removing apparatus removes TOC components contained in ultrapure water or pure water. The apparatus includes a treatment tank into which the ultrapure water or the pure water is introduced, a plurality of spherical catalyst particles of which surface... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7431897 | Apparatus replacing atmospheric oxygen with an inert gas from a laminar air boundary layer and application of said apparatus The invention relates to apparatus replacing atmospheric oxygen with an inert gas such as N2 from the minimum of one laminar air boundary layer of substrates moving in the direction of advance, for instance fast moving lines of material fitted with a firs... | 10/07/2008 |
