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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7799120 | Metal-organic frameworks with exceptionally high capacity for storage of carbon dioxide at room-temperature A carbon dioxide storage system includes a container and a conduit attached to the container for introducing or removing a carbon dioxide-containing composition from the container. A carbon dioxide storage material is positioned within the container. The carbon diox... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7343747 | Metal-organic framework materials for gaseous hydrocarbon storage The present invention relates to a method of storing a liquefied gas in a container containing a metal-organic framework material, the container filled with such a gas, a process for filling container and the use of the container to release the gas. ... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7311088 | Passive evaporative emission control module An emission control module (14) includes a housing (52) that includes an atmospheric air opening (102) and a vapor emission inlet (104) for communication with a vapor region (32) of a fuel reservoir (16). A hydrocarbon filte... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7267112 | Evaporative emissions control system including a charcoal canister for small internal combustion engines An evaporative emissions control system for small internal combustion engines, including a charcoal canister which is in fluid communication with the air space above the liquid fuel within the carburetor of the engine and the air space above the liquid fuel within t... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7178299 | Tiles with embedded locating rods for erosion resistant linings A tile for lining an internal surface in a heavy wear area. The tile includes at least one locating rod embedded within said tile and an internal mechanism for laterally extending said at least one locating rod out of said tile and into a gap in an adjoining structu... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7086389 | General-purpose engine A general-purpose engine includes a canister for adsorbing fuel vapor that has evaporated within a fuel tank. The fuel vapor, which has desorbed from the canister, is guided to an intake system communicating with an engine main body. A housing recess is formed in a ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7005000 | Air deodorization device having a detachable cartridge member The present invention relates to air deodorizing devices for removing malodor from the air. Such devices are useful for example for storing and preserving food in closed compartments such as refrigerators. The air deodorizing device of the present invention comprise... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6997975 | Universal pan lid absorbing and filtering steam and smell A universal pan or pot lid is disclosed, absorbing and filtering steam and smell with the optional aid of a sucking fan. This lid preferably of transparent material is provided with a filter changing color when it is saturated and arranged in a burn proof ergonomic ... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6997977 | Adsorptive duct for contaminant removal, and methods A duct for passage of air therethough; one particular use for the duct is as a passage for intake air for a vehicle engine. The duct has an interior, adsorptive region that is adapted to remove contaminants from the air stream passing therethrough. The adsorptive re... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6995821 | Methods of reducing unbalanced DC voltage between two electrodes of reflective liquid crystal display by thin film passivation A structure (and method) for a reflective-type liquid crystal display includes a first-type electrode, a second-type electrode positioned opposite the first-type electrode and being of an opposite type than the first-type electrode and a liquid crystal material betw... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6986806 | Air filtering device The present invention relates to air filtering devices for removing malodor and ethylene from the air. Such devices are useful for example for storing and preserving fluid in closed compartments such as refrigerators. The air filtering device of the present inventio... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6986807 | Desiccant bottle cap The desiccant bottle cap includes a cap structure and a desiccant material adhered thereto. The desiccant bottle cap is preferably used to cover a medicine bottle so that the efficiency of the medicine disposed therein will not be impaired by moisture resulting from... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6908502 | Deodorizer mounting A deodorizer mounting for engagement into a wall-mounted electrical outlet box including an adsorber unit for removing gases and odors from the ambient atmosphere, a generally L-shaped bracket including a horizontal leg and a vertical leg, a cover plate having a fro... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6840982 | Storage device utilizing a differentially permeable membrane to control gaseous content A storage device for the preservation of oxidizable materials is provided. The storage device includes a storage chamber enclosing a storage space where oxidizable materials may be placed and a differentially permeable membrane. The differentially permeable membrane... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6767521 | System for hanging a dehumidifying and deodorizing pouch A system for dehumidifying and deodorizing, the system comprising a hanging, dehumidifying and deodorizing pouch comprising a housing having a impermeable membrane and a semi-permeable securely attached to the impermeable membrane. The housing enclosing moisture-abs... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6699309 | Delivery system for carbon dioxide absorption material A delivery system for carbon dioxide absorption material includes a container for the storage of carbon dioxide absorption material, and a receptacle capable of receiving carbon dioxide absorption materials. The receptacle has a contact limiting membrane ... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6468332 | Selective degassing valve for containers of aromatic or odorous products, such as coffee and the like A one-way degassing valve (4) for containers of aromatic products such as coffee and the like, comprising a valve body (5, 6), a valve element (12) and a filter (17), comprising a selective filter layer (21a), preferably consisting of activated charcoal, ... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6334888 | Bowl lid for cooking appliance A lid with a housing suited for receiving a filter for absorbing odors and fats given off during cooking, and having inlets and outlets communicating externally, the housing has an opening emerging on the side of the lid, and the filter is mounted retract... | 01/01/2002 |
| 5624478 | Ethylene absorption device The purpose of this invention is to provide a consumer with an inexpensive and reliable device for controlling ethylene gas for plantstuffs. The device is a sealed, air tight package which contains a gas permeable envelope containing ethylene absorbing ch... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5037459 | Device for controlling relative humidity within a substantially sealed container An insert for inclusion in a substantially sealed container to control the relative humidity within the container is provided. The insert is a packet at least part of the surface of which is a membrane capable of passing water vapor and which contains a b... | 08/06/1991 |
| 5035731 | Device for controlling relative humidity within a substantially sealed container An insert for inclusion in a substantially sealed container to control the relative humidity within the container is provided. The insert is a packet at least part of the surface of which is a membrane capable of passing water vapor and which contains a b... | 07/30/1991 |
| 5015276 | Cabinet and vapor trap Disclosed is a cabinet for storing containers of volatile hazardous liquids, the cabinet having therein, in a place out of the way of the containers stored therein, a vapor trap for adsorbing and/or neutralizing vapors of said liquids. The vapor trap may ... | 05/14/1991 |
| 4701198 | Fuel tank for use in a motor vehicle A fuel tank comprising a fuel inlet pipe and a cap detachably attached to the fuel inlet of the fuel inlet pipe. A valve port interconnecting the interior of the fuel tank to a canister is formed in the fuel inlet pipe. A control valve controlling the ope... | 10/20/1987 |
| 4319679 | Storage device for bodies, which shall be exposed to the environment such as bodies for the absorption of humidity Storage device for bodies, which shall be exposed to the environment, such as bodies for the absorption of humidity. The device comprises a perforated support, arranged to carry the body and a container which is arranged to support said support and to for... | 03/16/1982 |
| 4298135 | Cover for frying pans or similar vessels A cover for a frying pan comprising at least one absorptive, at least partially air-pervious surface of a filter material such as filter paper, filter wadding, fabric or the like. The filter material can be provided with openings which are at least partia... | 11/03/1981 |
| 4146277 | Desiccant cap A cap designed to provide a prolonged dehumidification of the contents of an associated container, an indication of the condition of the desiccant without exposing the contents, a rapid regeneration of the desiccant and a permanent isolation of the desicc... | 03/27/1979 |
