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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8178357 | Peroxide chemical sensor and sensing method Sensors, sensing systems and sensing methods of the invention provide for detection of peroxides, including for example, vapor-phase H2O2 and organic peroxides such as di-tert-butyl peroxide. A sensor and sensing method of the invention uses at... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8119412 | Kinetic determination of peracid and/or peroxide concentrations A use composition monitor determines the concentration of peracid and/or peroxide in a use composition using a kinetic assay procedure. A sample mixture containing a sample of the use composition, a diluent and at least one reagent is prepared and analyzed using, fo... | 02/21/2012 |
| 7981687 | Ink composition for sensing gas exposure and gas exposure indicator An object of the present invention is to provide a material for more easily and accurately detecting treatment status using gas exposure. The present invention relates to an ink composition for detecting an oxidizing gas, or the like, comprising at least one type of... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7897403 | Hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acid indicators and methods The present invention provides a hydrogen peroxide indicator and a peracetic acid indicator that include a substrate on which is disposed an indicator composition that includes at least one of a select group of colorants and a transition metal salt. As a result of e... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7799573 | Detection of explosives and other species The present invention provides a series of systems, devices, and methods relating to the determination of explosives, such as peroxides or peroxide precursors, and other species. Embodiments of the invention may allow a sample suspected of containing an explosive (e... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7662636 | Ozone gas sensing element, detection apparatus, and measurement method A sensing element in which a dye that changes in the light absorption characteristic of the visible region upon reaction with ozone gas is deposited in the pores of a porous material is prepared. A change in dye before and after exposing the sensing element to a mea... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7425452 | Pump-and-probe method for estimating strength of forming photochemical ozone and apparatus therefor A method of estimating strength of forming photochemical ozone utilizing a pump and probe technique is disclosed along with an apparatus for estimating strength of forming photochemical ozone utilizing a pump and probe means whereby strength of forming photochemical... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7364700 | Ozone gas sensing element, detection apparatus, and measurement method A sensing element in which a dye that changes in the light absorption characteristic of the visible region upon reaction with ozone gas is deposited in the pores of a porous material is prepared. A change in dye before and after exposing the sensing element to a mea... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7359804 | System and method for calibrating remote emissions sensing instruments A system and method is provided for obtaining calibration curves for CO and CO2 during laboratory calibration of one or more remote emissions sensing (RES) instruments, and for self-calibration of on-road RES instruments to compensate for changes in backg... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7354553 | Method and apparatus for detecting the presence of elemental mercury in a gas sample An improved elemental mercury analyzer utilizes a fluorescence assembly in combination with a fluorescence quenching reduction mechanism to detect the concentration of elemental mercury within an emission gas sample, via fluorescence of the mercury within the gas sa... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7351587 | Method for the online determination of hydrogen peroxide A process for the on-line determination of the hydrogen peroxide content of a mixture obtained in a chemical reaction comprises at least the following steps: (1) admixing the mixture comprising hydrogen peroxide with at least one reagent which is capabl... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7323343 | Nitrogen monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and ozone determination in air An analytical system is provided for determining nitrogen monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and ozone concentrations in air samples. An ultraviolet light source 4 is used to alter the equilibrium between nitrogen dioxide and oxygen on the one hand and nitrogen monox... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7255836 | Analytical sensitivity enhancement by catalytic transformation A device and method for quantifying an impurity in an input gas stream. The device and method employ a catalyst to convert the impurity to a detectable species in an output gas stream, and the concentration of the detectable species is then measured by means of a de... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7232545 | Sensor for determining concentration of fluid sterilant A sensor for detecting hydrogen peroxide, comprising an element exhibiting piezoelectric properties having a metal-oxide-containing coating, the metal-oxide having a divalent or tetravalent state. ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7197169 | Method for detecting a response of each probe zone on a test strip A method for detecting a response (grey level) of each probe zone on a test strip includes providing a test strip having a color pattern. The color pattern occurs in response to a solution contacting with the test strip and includes color lines arranged in sequence.... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7192554 | Hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acid indicators and methods The present invention provides a hydrogen peroxide indicator and a peracetic acid indicator that include a substrate on which is disposed an indicator composition that includes at least one of a select group of colorants and a transition metal salt. As a result of e... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7186373 | Visual detector for vaporized hydrogen peroxide A method and apparatus for sensing the concentration of a gaseous sterilant in a sealable enclosure. An indicator is provided that has a chemistry such that the indicator changes color when exposed to vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP). The chemistry is adapted to re... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7090808 | Apparatus for testing sterilization methods and materials Apparatus and method for testing one or more sterilization indicators (e.g., biological indicators or chemical indicators) or other articles by contacting them under controlled sterilization conditions with a flowing antimicrobial gas containing hydrogen peroxide va... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7089922 | Apparatus, system, and method for minimizing NOin exhaust gasses An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for minimizing NOx in exhaust gasses. The apparatus includes an ionization module configured to at least partially ionize an exhaust gas of an engine. A characterization module is configured to identify NO | 08/15/2006 |
| 7029637 | Apparatus for ozone production, employing line and grooved electrodes An ozone generation cell has a first conductor generally having a line geometry and a second conductor having a first groove formed in a surface thereof, and having first and second flanks on opposite sides of the first groove. The second conductor and the first gro... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7018586 | Weathering test apparatus A weathering test method comprising making active oxygen and light simultaneously act on a test piece, a weathering test method comprising successive and/or alternate steps of making active oxygen and light simultaneously act on a test piece and making at least one ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6982173 | PFPEs having at least an alkylether end group and respective preparation process Perfluoropolyethers having structural formula R1O—(CF2O)n—(CF2CF2O)mR2 (I) wherein: R1 is —CH3 or —C2H5 | 01/03/2006 |
| 6960615 | Carbamide peroxide compositions for the treatment of dermatological disorders and methods for their use Topical compositions which include urea and carbamide peroxide are described. Compositions having a pH in the acidic range, particularly in the range of about 2.5 to about 9 are also described. Methods for treating dermatological disorders using the composition are ... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6924139 | Self-contained biological indicator A self-contained biological indicator for evaluating the effectiveness of a sterilizer utilizing an anti-microbial gas or liquid fluid. The indicator is comprised of a tubular casing having open ends and defining an interior chamber. A source of viable microorganism... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6872573 | Fluorescent creatinine assay A method of detecting creatinine in body fluids using an indicator which produces a fluorescent response when oxidized in the presence of a copperII/creatinine complex. A preferred indicator is 4-(1-methylhydrazino)-7-nitro benzooxadiazole (MNBDH). ... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6828156 | Evaluating method for NOx eliminating catalyst, an evaluating apparatus therefor, and an efficiency controlling method therefor In order to prevent a catalyst for an internal combustion engine from decreasing efficiency by deterioration after long time use of the catalyst, the decreased efficiency of the catalyst is determined, and the internal engine is controlled based on results of the de... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6818452 | Lateral flow contact test apparatus A test strip assembly for detecting the presence of a substance in liquid sample comprises a contact detection pad in communication with a reagent-free absorbent strip. The absorbent strip receives the liquid sample and communicates it to the contact detection pad v... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6790411 | Hydrogen peroxide indicator and method The present invention provides a hydrogen peroxide indicator that includes a substrate on which is disposed an indicator composition that includes at least one of a select group of colorants. As a result of contact with hydrogen peroxide, the colorants change color,... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6767717 | Method and kit for the detection of explosives The present invention provides a method of detecting a peroxide-based explosive in a sample suspected of consisting of or comprising such explosive, which method comprises dissolving said sample in a suitable organic solvent, contacting the solution with an aqueous ... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6709631 | Weathering test apparatus A weathering test method comprising making active oxygen and light simultaneously act on a test piece, a weathering test method comprising successive and/or alternate steps of making active oxygen and light simultaneously act on a test piece and making at least one ... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6689618 | Method and test strip of detecting oxidizing adulterant in urine A single reagent system and a method to detect and measure oxidizing adulterants in bodily fluid being screened for drugs of abuse are disclosed. The system comprising a strip containing 0.05 to 0.2 micromole/25 sq. mm. of a benzidine derivative and is us... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6682932 | Weathering test method A weathering test method comprising making active oxygen and light simultaneously act on a test piece, a weathering test method comprising successive and/or alternate steps of making active oxygen and light simultaneously act on a test piece and making at... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6623974 | Method and apparatus for the analysis of a liquid carrying a suspension of organic matter The invention provides an ozone hydroxy radical analysis method for a liquid carrying a suspension of organic matter. The analyser includes a reactor vessel 2 having sample inlets and outlets 3 and 4 respectively for a liquid stream 5. The reactor vessel ... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6599471 | Sterilization process using small amount of sterilant to determine the load A method for determining and sterilizing a load in a sterilization chamber. A small amount of sterilant is introduced into the sterilization chamber and the concentration of sterilant is measured. The load of equipment to be sterilized is determined from ... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6451612 | Method for determining a level of treatment with ozone of a liquid to be treated Method for the determination of a level of treatment with ozone of a liquid to be treated, comprising the steps of: a) storing the liquid to be treated, the liquid having at least one of an initial dissolved oxidant and ozone content of Ci ; b) manu... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6444473 | Atmospheric ozone concentration detector An ozone detector in the form of two basic embodiments which can measure ozone concentration in ambient air at 0.001-1 ppm. The first embodiment includes a stretched elastic material and a standard which can give ozone concentration in response to degree ... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6372508 | Method and apparatus for measuring lipid peroxidation in biological fluids and suspensions of tissues The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for measuring the lipid peroxidation extent in biological fluids and suspensions of tissues, in which a specifically prepared lipids containing sample is exposed to heat so as to induce thermo-chemil... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6368867 | Monitor for verification of ozone reaction The present invention provides an ozone processing monitor and a method of using the same in ozone processing to determine whether sufficient ozone treatment has occurred on a production part needing ozone treatment. The ozone processing monitor of the pr... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6333002 | Sterilization process using small amount of sterilant to determine the load A method for determining and sterilizing a load in a sterilization chamber. A small amount of sterilant is introduced into the sterilization chamber and the concentration of sterilant is measured. The load of equipment to be sterilized is determined from ... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6316269 | Methods for screening drugs to predict tardive dyskinesia The present invention provides screening methods for identifying compounds which induce tardive dyskinesia (TD) when administered to an animal. In particular, the methods involve assaying for intermediates and end products of reactions associated with can... | 11/13/2001 |
