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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7413585 | Closed pressure-keeping system for liquid hydrogen storage A pressure maintaining system for a hydrogen storage system includes a hydrogen supply feed that enables a hydrogen flow from the hydrogen storage system. A liquid phase hydrogen feed enables a liquid phase hydrogen flow to the hydrogen supply feed. A gas phase hydr... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7348701 | Driving unit and image forming apparatus A driving unit including a motor, a support bracket supporting the motor, at least one stud supporting a gear which is rotated with a driving force of the motor, and a heatproof member disposed between a frame fastening the support bracket and the stud, and an image... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7267134 | Control of detonative cleaning apparatus A shockwave cleaning apparatus cleans one or more surfaces within a vessel. A sensor senses one or more thermodynamic properties associated with the vessel. A control system is coupled to an initiator and a fuel/oxidizer source to control the firing of the apparatus... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7241137 | Flame arrestor A flame arrestor for a flowing explosive gas (4), having a flame barrier (10, 20, 30) with a large number of defined passage gaps (17, 18), whose gap cross section is set with regard to the properties of the flowing gas (4), is cooled eff... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7178548 | Dry safety device for an inflammable gas A dry safety device for an inflammable gas comprises a case main body having a gas passage which terminates at one end in a primary side open port connectable to a source of inflammable gas and terminates at the other end in a secondary side open port connectable to... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7172731 | Apparatus for releasing pressure in a vacuum exhaust system of semiconductor equipment An apparatus for protecting a vacuum system of semiconductor equipment is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a process tool and a gas-exploding unit. The process tool includes a gas reaction chamber, and the process tool is connected with a first gas piping to exhau... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7138096 | Method for decomposition oxidation of gaseous pollutants An apparatus is provided for treating pollutants in a gaseous stream. The apparatus comprises tubular inlets for mixing a gas stream with other oxidative and inert gases for mixture and flame production within a reaction chamber. The reaction chamber is heated by he... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7056360 | Optical odorization system A system is shown for injecting a chemical, such as an odorant, from a chemical supply into a fluid containing system such as a natural gas pipeline. A tank of odorant is maintained under a positive pressure which exceeds that of the pipeline. An injection conduit c... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7033166 | Valve having mechanism for diverting reverse gas flow The present invention is to provide a valve with a safety mechanism for diverting reverse gas flow being mountable in a gas lighter wherein a shoulder is formed around a mouth proximate a forward opening of a sleeve and is spaced apart from the forward opening by a ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6978845 | Flame barrier arrangement In a flame barrier arrangement (1), having at least two flame barrier elements (2) which are arranged one behind the other in the direction of flow of a combustible gas and have a multiplicity of gaps for extinguishing a flame impinging on the surface ... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6942466 | Mechanical pumps A mechanical pump having an inlet and spaced therefrom an outlet for the passage of fluid therethrough and incorporating at least one flame arrester. ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6921516 | Reactor system including auto ignition and carbon suppression foam A reactor system including a reactor housing having an inlet portion defined at one end of the housing and having a discharge opening formed in the housing at an opposite end. An air intake charge line is connected to the housing for charging air into the inlet port... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6793699 | Continuous tracer generation apparatus The invention provides an apparatus for online and on-site tracer generation for tagging natural gas stored in underground storage fields wherein feedstock is drawn from a feedstock source. The feedstock undergoes initial analysis to determine hydrocarbons levels. T... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6786942 | Fuel reforming system and stopping method thereof When a fuel reforming system for a fuel cell comprising an autothermal reformer 1 wherein a partial oxidation reaction and steam reforming reaction proceeds simultaneously, is stopped, firstly, a supply valve 6 is closed to stop supply of fuel and wate... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6699035 | Detonation flame arrestor including a spiral wound wedge wire screen for gases having a low MESG A detonation flame arrestor including an outer cylinder, an inner cylinder, and fill media. The outer cylinder and inner cylinder are secured to a canister flange on one end and include a domed face (cap) on the other end. On assembly, the inner cylinder ... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6632261 | Method and apparatus for pyrophoric and other type gas line explosion suppression A flash arrestor applicable to suppress explosions in gas lines generally, but specifically appropriate for suppressing explosions of pyrophoric gases, particularly silane in connection with integrated circuit manufacturing, has two identical flash suppre... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6429020 | Flashback detection sensor for lean premix fuel nozzles A sensor for detecting the flame occurring during a flashback condition in the fuel nozzle of a lean premix combustion system is presented. The sensor comprises an electrically isolated flashback detection electrode and a guard electrode, both of which ge... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6409779 | Method for rendering a detonation front harmless A method for rendering a detonation front harmless. The method includes a pipe extending into a housing and proximate to the flame arresting device. The detonation front is conveyed directly to a portion of the flame-arresting device. The detonation front... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6342082 | Apparatus for rendering a detonation front harmless A detonation safety device having a flame-arresting device positioned in a housing. A pipe extends into the housing and proximate to the flame arresting device. In order to render a detonation front traveling in a pipe harmless, the detonation front is co... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6179608 | Swirling flashback arrestor A structure is disclosed that will quench a flame front during a flashback event in a gas turbine while simultaneously providing a mixing function during normal operations. The device disclosed consists of two monoliths one upstream of the other. In the b... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6123246 | Dual intermittent microflame system for discrete point soldering A dual intermittent microflame system for discrete point soldering comprising first and second gas valves which are each connected to a source of combustible gas. A combustible gas. A pair of gas lines connect the gas outlets of the first and second gas v... | 09/26/2000 |
| 5934541 | Dual intermittent microflame system for discrete point soldering A dual intermittent microflame system for discrete point soldering comprising first and second gas valves which are each connected to a source of combustible gas and a source of non-combustible gas. A flashback arrestor is imposed between each of the gas ... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5921765 | Periodic, on-demand pressurized gas power source and method of providing same Periodic, on-demand supply of heated and pressurized gas for use as a power source is provided by a device having a storage compartment storing pressurized, liquified, combustible gas, a pressure regulator attached thereto for feeding the liquified gas to... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5827053 | Positive flow purge system for microflame torch A positive flow purge system for a microflame torch including a source of combustible gas, a source of non-combustible gas and a gas valve having first and second gas inlets and a gas outlet. A first gas line connects the source of combustible gas to the ... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5676712 | Flashback protection apparatus and method for suppressing deflagration in combustion-susceptible gas flows A flashback protection apparatus and method for suppressing deflagration of a deflagration-susceptible gas in a flow system in which the deflagration-susceptible gas is flowed. The method of the invention comprises monitoring the combustible gas to detect... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5628181 | Flashback system Flashback of flames in premixed combustion systems is avoided by passing premixed fuel and air prior to combustion through a series of two or more close coupled nonaligned multi-channel monoliths.... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5624470 | Black liquor gasification with integrated warm-up and purge A kraft black liquor gasification system is provided with a hot flue gas generator which serves both as a means for generating a hot flue gas to warm-up the gasifier in preparation for start-up and as a means for generating an inert purge gas to purge the... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5616302 | Process for rendering reactors inert In chemical production processes having flammable substances in a reactor (1), the reactor is rendered inert by feeding an inert gas, while headspace gas is removed from the headspace of the reactor. This inert-rendering must also be maintained if the rea... | 04/01/1997 |
| 5495894 | Fire protection filter A firebreak for ventilation ducts comprises at least one package of parallel fireproofing plates made of a material that expands strongly when exposed to heat, the plates being oriented in the direction of flow in the ventilation duct, with the package fi... | 03/05/1996 |
| 5415233 | Flame arrestor apparatus An apparatus for extinguishing a deflagration or detonation flame travelling along a pipe includes a housing with an inlet and an outlet and couplings for connecting the inlet and outlet to the pipe. A flame extinguishing device is secured in the housing ... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5402603 | Flapper plate detonation flame arrester A detonation flame arrester device including a left and right housing assembly containing two flapper plates positioned one in either side of the housing assembly and separated by a channeled barrier in the form of a stacked plate flame arrester designed ... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5392825 | Pressure regulator with a flashback arrestor A gas pressure regulator for regulating the output pressure of a gas from a pressurized gas cylinder includes a flashback assembly disposed at the gas outlet of the pressure regulator. The flashback assembly includes three primary components as follows: a... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5391209 | Method for controlling overpressurization in a gas line The invention relates to a gas pressure safety device used in the natural gas distribution systems leading to homes or other customers. This safety device is connected to a gas venting device that allows excess gas to exit therefrom. The safety device is ... | 02/21/1995 |
| 5336083 | Detonation arrestor with cooling section and quenching section A detonation arrestor for a line carrying a combustible gas includes a cell housing having a portion that is directed to quenching a detonation front and a portion that is directed primarily to heat absorption so that the heat of a continuous or prolonged... | 08/09/1994 |
| 5211554 | Detonation arrestor with stacked plates A detonation arrestor for a line carrying a combustible gas includes a cell housing having a particulate quenching medium composed of alumina ceramic beads. The media is held in place by a plurality of stacked plates. The detonation arrestor is symmetrica... | 05/18/1993 |
| 5145360 | Detonation arrestor A detonation arrestor for a flare line includes a cell housing having a particulate quenching medium composed of stainless steel balls. The stainless steel balls are held in place by wire mesh and steel bars. A flame front diffusor is located on either si... | 09/08/1992 |
| 4997459 | Gas pressure relief system The gas distribution system has a main gas line in gas flow connection with several components including a gas pressure safety structure. A pressure regulator is located on a front or forward portion of the main gas line and reduces the gas pressure at a ... | 03/05/1991 |
| 4976931 | Generation of anaerobic or microaerophilic atmosphere Apparatus and method for generating an anaerobic or microaerophlic atmosphere. A package consisting of a foil envelope has internal compartments for a hydrogen generating material, for a catalyst and for receiving water. The catalyst compartment is provid... | 12/11/1990 |
| 4975098 | Low pressure drop detonation arrestor for pipelines A low pressure detonation arrestor arrangement for pipes or pipelines. The arrangement comprises an absorbent section interposed between two flame arrestors. The absorbent section may comprise an acoustically absorbent material or a wire mesh screen. The ... | 12/04/1990 |
| 4973451 | Flame arresting conduit section, combustor and method A flame arresting method, conduit section and apparatus for the safe disposal of combustible waste gases from a source such as a reactor. The invention involves providing a waste gas conduit section with a flame-detecting chamber and one or more upstream ... | 11/27/1990 |
