Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preserving, or sterilizing inventions 04/06

20060088441 - Vaporized hydrogen peroxide concentration detector: A vapor decontamination system for decontaminating a defined region. The system is comprised of a chamber defining a region, and a generator for generating vaporized hydrogen peroxide from a solution of hydrogen peroxide and water. A closed loop circulating system is provided for supplying the vaporized hydrogen peroxide to the...

20060088442 - Chemical thermal desorption system: A field portable chemical thermal desorption system. The system comprises a desorption tube, an injection needle operatively connected to the desorption tube, a needle valve operatively connected to the injection needle, a heater operatively connected to the desorption tube, heater controller operatively connected to the heater, a gas supply operatively...

20060088443 - Apparatus having improved gantry assembly suitable for use in a laboratory environment: An assembly suitable for use in a laboratory instrument is set forth. The assembly comprises a plurality of guide rods that are disposed generally parallel with one another and a plurality of carriage assemblies connected for movement along the plurality of guide rods. A sub-carriage assembly is disposed on at...

20060088444 - Luminescence detection workstation: In a luminescence detecting apparatus and method for analyzing luminescent samples, luminescent samples are placed in a plurality of sample wells in a tray, and the tray is placed in a visible-light impervious chamber containing a charge coupled device camera. In the chamber, light from the luminescent samples pass through...

20060088445 - Use of spatiotemporal response behavior in sensor arrays to detect analytes in fluids: Methods, systems and sensor arrays are provided implementing techniques for detecting an analyte in a fluid. The techniques include providing a sensor array including at least a first sensor and a second sensor in an arrangement having a defined fluid flow path, exposing the sensor array to a fluid including...

20060088446 - Pierceable, flexible device for covering containers for liquids: The invention relates to a flexible device for covering containers for liquids, which device can be pierced by the action of a rod-shaped object and, after removal of the rod-shaped object, returns again to its original shape....

20060088448 - Method and apparatus for applying a pressure differential to a multi-well plate: A method and apparatus for moving material in a multi-well plate includes applying positive and negative pressure to one or more wells in the plate, e.g., to enhance a flow rate of material from the well through a filter element. Wells requiring application of positive pressure may be identified, e.g.,...

20060088447 - Specimen distributing device, coating part manufacturing method, specimen distributing method and substrate activating device: The present invention relates to a samples delivering device, a method of manufacturing a samples applicator, a method of delivering samples, and a base activation device which can handle a plurality of various samples, efficiently and promptly. The invention is constructed so as to have: one or more sets of...

20060088449 - Systems and methods for transferring a fluid sample: Devices having channels where one end of the channel has a dead-end formed of a gas permeable, but fluid resistant material (e.g., material that is substantially liquid impermeable) are provided. The devices can be manufactured using methods employing photolithography techniques similar to those used in semi-conductor manufacture. In other aspects,...

20060088450 - Packaging system for a sterilized article: A packaging system in accordance with the principles of the present invention includes a sterilization pouch. The pouch includes a posterior portion attached to an anterior portion along three edges. The two portions define the pouch. The top part of the pouch is inverted so that the inside part of...

20060088451 - Micro-reactor for biological substance inspection and biological substance inspection device: The object of the present invention is to provide a micro-reactor, equipped with a high-precision liquid feed system of simple structure, capable of high-precision analysis of at least one item. The present invention provides a micro-reactor for biological substance inspection including a sample storage section, a reagent storage section, a...

20060088452 - Exhaust gas processing device, and method of using the same: In an exhaust gas processing device wherein in order to efficiently outwardly discharge heat at high temperatures of about 90-150° C. released from a GGH reheater during the shutdown of a desulfurizer, to prevent damage to equipment and corrosion preventive lining material, and to ensure long-term stabilized use of the...

20060088454 - Ozone exhaust system for image forming apparatus: An ozone exhaust system in an image forming apparatus having a multiple number of process printing units, includes: exhaust ducts for exhausting ozone arising in the process printing units. In the ozone exhaust system, the exhaust ducts are mainly constituted of process printing unit's side exhaust ducts provided respectively along...

20060088453 - Directly cooled ozone generator: An ozone generator comprising a number of steel components, including hollow cathode tubes, tubesheets, and a shell, wherein the hollow cathode tubes are disposed between two oppositely disposed tubesheets, wherein each hollow cathode tube delimits an inner space through which gas my flow, wherein the hollow cathode tubes delimit a...

20060088455 - Calcining plant and method: Particulate material to be calcined is conditioned and then introduced into a stream of flue gases which transport the material along a sloping drying duct while drying the material. The dried material is then introduced into the same stream of flue gases upstream of the drying duct, and the flue...

20060088456 - Gas generator for air bag: The present invention provides a gas generator for an air bag in which the weight of a coolant/filter is reduced. The air bag gas generator comprises a housing having a gas discharge port, an ignition means chamber in which ignition means are accommodated, and a combustion chamber in which a...

20060083656 - Method for reducing corrosion in solid sodium hydroxide production: A method for reducing corrosion in evaporators used to produce solid sodium hydroxide. The method comprises adding sodium borohydride to aqueous sodium hydroxide and evaporating water from the aqueous sodium hydroxide on a contact surface having a temperature from 300° C. to 450° C....

20060083657 - Indicator device having an active agent encapsulated in an electrospun nanofiber: An indicator device for determining the efficacy of an antimicrobial treatment process. The indicator device includes an active agent encapsulated in an encapsulation component. The encapsulation components preferably takes the form of an electrospun nanofiber including a polymer....

20060083658 - Test kits and devices: A test kit for determining qualitatively or quantitatively the presence of one or more analytes in a fluid sample, comprising an assay device together with a reading device which engages with the assay device and wherein precisely located engagement of the assay device with the reading device is essential for...

20060083660 - Modular apparatus: A new apparatus is disclosed that can be assembled quickly and reliably. The apparatus contains a transfer module, at least two support modules firmly connected to said transfer module and at least two carrier elements firmly connected to said transfer module and bearing said transfer module. The apparatus is particularly...

20060083659 - Solid phase extraction apparatus and method: Devices, and methods of use thereof, receivable by autosamplers for processing fluids contains suspended solids and solubles in, for example, solid phase extraction, include an inlet chamber in fluid communication with an outlet chamber through an integral fluid pathway. One or more autosampler needle(s) may inject the fluid into the...

20060083661 - Electrokinetic micro power cell using microfluidic-chip with multi-channel type: The invention relates to a new micro power cell applying the microfluidic-chip with multi-channel type. The streaming potential is the main thrust, which is created by Helmholtz-Smoluchowski's electrokinetic principle when electrolytic solution flows through a microchannel. The microfluidic-chip comprises an inflow port, a distributor, a multi-channel, a collector, an outflow...

20060083663 - Fluid processing devices with multiple sealing mechanisms and automated methods of use thereof: Methods of and an apparatus formed by a combination of components for automated fluid processing through use of structures integrated within plates or cartridges receivable by autosamplers, that include at least one inlet, at least one outlet, and stationary phase material disposed therebetween. An enclosed fluid processing pathway is formed...

20060083662 - Pipette tip with side channels for efficient aspiration: An aspirator unit comprises an aspirator having a hollow body around a vertical axis, the body having an outer wall ending at a planar lowermost surface orthogonal to the vertical axis and having a theoretical maximum area, and at least one notch as an indention in the planar bottom surface...

20060083664 - Multi-well plates: A test panel for use in preparing a coating array, includes a plate having a non-corrosive surface and a plurality of raised edges integrally formed as part of the non-corrosive surface. The raised edges define a plurality of wells. Also disclosed is a method of testing coatings placed on a...

20060083665 - Device for producing negative ion fragrance: A device for producing negative ion fragrance includes a basic body and a negative ion producer. The basic body is formed with a volatilizing cavity in the center for receiving therein the neck of a fragrant essential oil bottle or a fragrant essential oil bottle. The negative ion producer is...

20060083666 - Image forming apparatus: The invention provides an image forming apparatus including, for the purpose of removing volatile organic compounds passing through an adsorption filter: a discharge path for discharging air in a main body of the image forming apparatus to an exterior; an adsorption filter provided in the discharge path and capable of...

20060083667 - Chemical reaction apparatus: There will be provided a chemical reaction device and a chemical reaction apparatus capable of performing transverse liquid movement in a simple structure and at low cost without causing contamination and air bubbles. There will be installed a mechanism for supporting the chemical reaction device in any other position than...

20060083669 - Method and apparatus to control dispensing rate of a solid product with changing temperature: A dispenser (10) uses first and second flow controls (70, 73). The flow controls maintain first and second flow ranges independent of diluent pressure within a pressure range, wherein the use solution's concentration is maintained over the pressure range. A third flow control (75) may also be utilized in a...

20060083668 - Solid product dispenser: A dispenser (10) uses first and second flow controls (70, 73). The flow controls maintain first and second flow ranges independent of diluent pressure within a pressure range, wherein the use solution's concentration is maintained over the pressure range. A third flow control (75) may also be utilized in a...

20060078459 - Sterilization system and method and orifice inlet control apparatus therefor: A chemical vapor sterilization process is enhanced by concentrating a germicide via exploitation of the difference between the vapor pressures of the germicide and its solvent. A diffusion restriction can be placed into the diffusion path to assist this process and the path then opened to provide rapid diffusion of...

20060078460 - Anion generator for incorporation into lighting apparatuses and other appliances: A negative ion generator for improving the air quality of a room or space and may be conveniently incorporated into a lighting apparatus, appliance or other house item. The anion generator includes a metal fiber brush which reduces or eliminates ozone production. The lighting apparatus may take a variety of...

20060078461 - Single-use aerosol spray can to disinfect enclosed spaces and methods for its use: A method and apparatus for disinfecting an entire room in one operation that includes providing a sufficiently large container having a liquid disinfectant and aerosol and a manually actuated valve and nozzle that includes a spray pattern for a uniform distribution of aerosol spray, said container being sized to completely...

20060078463 - Array assay devices and methods of using the same: Array assay devices and methods for using the same in array based assays are provided. The subject devices are characterized by having a bottom surface, a substrate receiving element and a compression element for holding the bottom surface in a fixed position relative to a substrate received by the receiving...

20060078462 - Bioagent detection device: A detection device is provided for detecting the presence of an agent in a fluid. The device includes a body defining first and second chambers. It is intended for the first chamber accommodating the flow of fluid therein. A first valve is disposed in the body between in the first...

20060078464 - Anti tampering arrangement: The present invention relates to a system and a method for determining degradation of ozone conversion efficiency of an ozone-converting device in a vehicle. The system includes a heat-exchanging device, such as a radiator, covered with a catalytic coating capable of reducing ozone of the ambient air. The system further...

20060078465 - Automatic analysis and control system for electroless composite plating solution: An automatic analysis and control system for electroless composite plating solution for automatically analyzing an electroless composite plating solution and performing such a control as to obtain an appropriate bath composition and/or use conditions, wherein, as a technique for measuring the concentration of a metallic component in the plating solution...

20060078466 - Device for implementing an analysis pack, analysis pack and method using same: The invention concerns a device for implementing a test card inside which sequential reactions and fluid transfer operations are performed under the effect of a control means integrated into the card; said card includes at least two sequential reaction systems arranged in parallel, each reaction system consisting of at least...

20060078467 - Process for distinguishing wet from dry gas with a breath alcohol measuring device: A process is provided for distinguishing between wet from dry gas with a breath alcohol measuring device, in which a defined sample volume from a gas blown in is fed for sampling to an electrochemical sensor (6), which generates a sensor signal that depends on the reaction of ethyl alcohol....

20060078468 - Modification of selectivity for sensing for nanostructure device arrays: An electronic system for selectively detecting and identifying a plurality of chemical species, which comprises an array of nanostructure sensing devices, is disclosed. Within the array, there are at least two different selectivities for sensing among the nanostructure sensing devices. Methods for fabricating the electronic system are also disclosed. The...

20060078469 - Device, measuring instrument and process for taking-up and studying or manipulating a sample liquid in a microfluidic platform: A device and a plurality of microfluidic platforms for taking up and especially studying or manipulating a sample liquid, a measuring instrument for use with the device and platforms, and a process for performing the studying or manipulating of the sample liquid. Very simple, hygienic and user-friendly handling is enabled...

20060078471 - Apparatus and method for a precision flow assay: An apparatus is provided for testing fluid samples includes a sensor, which can be light source, directed to a flow cell and a photo sensor for detecting a light beam reflected from the flow cell. The photo sensor monitors the fluid in the flow cell by sensing the reflected light...

20060078470 - Laminated microfluidic structures and method for making: A method for making a polymeric microfluidic structure in which two or more components (layers) of the microfluidic structure are fixedly bonded or laminated with a weak solvent bonding agent, particularly acetonitrile or a mixture of acetonitrile and alcohol. In an aspect, acetonitrile can be used as a weak solvent...

20060078472 - Microchannel chip system and detection chip: A microchannel chip system and a detection chip capable of improving detection precision are provided. The detection chip 1 of the microchannel chip system comprises a carrier retention section 13 capable of retaining a carrier supporting a second chemical substance which generates a signal by reacting with a first chemical...

20060078473 - Ultrasonic platform type microchip and method of driving array-shaped ultrasonic transducers: The present invention provides a micro chemical analysis system in which a flow type microchip configured to have a fine flow passage on a substrate is configured, the system comprising a common platform composed of a transducer layer and a signal control circuit layer, the transducer layer having array-shaped ultrasonic...

20060078474 - Instrument and method for breaking-up sample: The present invention provides a sample breaking-up instrument and a method thereof, in which a pressing member is pressed by a centrifugal force against a sample within a cylindrical body provided with a filter member to thereby break-up the sample safely and efficiently. Provided is an instrument for breaking-up a...

20060078475 - Modular microfluidic packaging system: A packaging system for microfluidics including a microfluidic modular packaging system comprising: a packaging jig comprising a body, at least two module ports for placing microfluidic modules, at least one external fluidic port, and at least one internal fluidic port; at least two die platforms adapted to fit into the...

20060078476 - Electro-optical air purifier and emergency lights with ionizer: The present invention provide an electro-optical air purifier with emergency night-light, which consists of one illuminant that is composed of one ozone light tube, two light sources and power. This product is characterized by its small size, light weight and integrated function of eliminating the virus and bacteria in the...

20060078477 - Methods and apparatus for a low-cost vapor-dispersing device: The invention provides a vapor dispersing device having a frangible ampoule containing a volatizable material and a jacket around the ampoule for transferring the volatizable material to an evaporative pad. The jacket may include an extension serving as a wick between the ampoule and the evaporative pad. A portion of...

20060078478 - Burning apparatus: A small, portable tabletop type burning apparatus for burning an aroma producing combustible material in a manner to produce soothing plumes of smoke for inhalation by the user....

20060078479 - Filter assembly for an exhaust treatment device: A filter assembly is provided for an exhaust treatment device. The filter assembly has an inlet flow member and an outlet flow member. The filter assembly also has a particulate filtration medium configured to remove particulate matter from an exhaust flow. The filter assembly further has at least one catalyzed...

20060078482 - Apparatus and method for controlling air cleaning: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for controlling an air cleaning. The apparatus includes an air cleaning element, a current detector, an AC high-voltage generator and a control unit. The air cleaning element generates negative ions and ozone using a plasma discharge and cleans indoor air by the negative ions...

20060078480 - Method and device for cleaning air: An apparatus for removing gaseous contaminants from an air flow which divides the air flow into a first air flow and at least one other air flow. A cleaning device cleans the first air flow and the cleaned airflow combines with all other air flows to form an outlet air...

20060078481 - System and method for corrosive vapor reduction by ultraviolet light: A system and method for reducing out-gassing, i.e. discharge or emissions, of corrosive vapors/gasses, such as Hydrogen Bromide, Hydrogen Chloride and/or Hydrogen Fluoride, from semiconductor processing equipment and processed semi-conductor materials, into the surrounding environment is disclosed. Out-gassing is the release of gases from the surfaces of a solid body....

20060078483 - Fluid distribution apparatus for downflow multibed poly-phase catalytic reactor: The invention in one embodiment is a nozzle device for coupling with a fluid distribution conduit for improving the distribution of an upward or downwardly flowing poly-phase mixture including at least one gas phase and at least one liquid phase, above at least one packed bed of granular solid or...

20060078484 - Wearable hand sanitation devices: A wearable hand sanitizing device is structured to provide an antimicrobial agent for sanitizing the hands or other areas of the body, the device being structured to attach to the body or to an item of clothing so that the source of antimicrobial agent is readily accessible. The wearable hand...

20060073067 - Peracid-based large-area decontamination: A method, and product, for large-scale decontamination uses a stable, solid peracid compound, such as acetyl peroxyborate....

20060073068 - Composition for disinfecting surfaces: A disinfectant composition, which has an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide, an emulsifier and cedar leaf oil. The cedar leaf oil provides a residual long term disinfecting effect following the initial disinfecting of the hydrogen peroxide and then its decomposition. Application of the disinfectant is accomplished by first nebulizing the...

20060073069 - Apparatus and process for conditioning mammalian blood: An apparatus for conditioning mammalian blood for subsequent use in a medical procedure includes a cabinet having a secure environment and a door providing the only access to the environment. An input system transports a blood charge from a source to the cabinet and a flask is removably contained in...

20060073070 - Nox sensing devices having conductive oxide electrodes: A NOx sensing device includes at least one pair of spaced electrodes, at least one of which is made of a conductive oxide, and an oxygen-ion conducting material in bridging electrical communication with the electrodes....

20060073071 - Extended life mineral acid detection tape: A mineral acid detection tape includes a cellulose paper substrate saturated with a formula solution and provides an extended life detection tape of at least a three-month period of time when place in service....

20060073072 - Reagent carrier: A reagent carrier (1) having a supporting body (2) for insertion into an analyzer unit and having at least one cavity (3, 3′, 3″) formed in the supporting body (2) for receiving a reagent for analyzing a bodily fluid, in particular blood serum or blood plasma. The reagent carrier is...

20060073074 - Enhanced sample processing system and methods of biological slide processing: An automated sample processing system and methods are disclosed where sample(s) are arranged on a carrier element and a process operation control system automatically processes the sample(s) perhaps robotically according to protocol and according to a scheduling system. The processing may include and be enhanced by a vibration of the...

20060073073 - Platform apparatus with horizontal slide translation and method: An apparatus and method for maintaining a slide in a substantially horizontal orientation while moving the slide between different elevations. A dual-hinge arrangement is utilized to maintain the slide in a horizontal orientation. A distal end of a second linking member is rotatably or pivotably coupled to a proximal end...

20060073075 - Chemical analyzer and a structure to be used in the analyzer: In a chemical analyzer, an accommodation part accommodates a structure that stores a reagent being caused to react with a sample and has a reaction region, in which the sample and the reagent react with each other. Further, a detection mechanism detects the sample after reaction. The structure is formed...

20060073076 - Cell analyzing and segregating device: A cell analysis and sorting apparatus, comprising a channel into which a fluid containing samples is introduced, the samples being introduced by a laminar flow into a sample-separating portion; a pair of fluid passages arranged symmetrically on both sides of the channel, a pair of streams of fluid that are...

20060073077 - Method and apparatus for determining the concentration of chemical components in a liquid or gaseous system using multiple sensors: The present invention provides a sensor system for determining a concentration of a chemical component in a fluid having a first sensor that senses a first physico-chemical property of the chemical component and, a second sensor that senses a second, different physico-chemical property of the chemical component. A method to...

20060073078 - Optimized gas cell: An improved method of flow for in gas cells, which are used in analytical instrumentation. The invention directs the flow of the sample gas to the center of the cell that allows the outlets to be place on the ends, very near the windows and or mirrors of the cell....

20060073079 - Apparatus for the polymerization of biological specimens in the context of cryosubstitution: An apparatus for the polymerization of biological specimens in the context of cryosubstitution is disclosed. Also disclosed is the use of diodes having UV components for the polymerization of biological specimens in the context of cryosubstitution. A cooled chamber (6) is provided, in which at least one specimen carrier (2)...

20060073080 - Multiphase mixing process using microchannel process technology: The disclosed invention relates to a process for making a multiphase mixture, comprising: flowing a first fluid stream through a process microchannel, the first fluid stream comprising at least one liquid and/or at least one gas, the process microchannel having an apertured section; flowing a second fluid stream through the...

20060073081 - Analytical chip glass substrate and analytical chip: A analytical chip glass substrate which is a soda lime silica glass sheet containing at most 0.1 mass % of Fe, in terms of Fe2O3....

20060073082 - Liquid-handling apparatus having a liquid switch and method for handling liquids: A liquid-handling apparatus has a liquid switch, which has a first channel branching into a second and a third channel, wherein the channels are formed in a rotation body. The channels are adapted to route a liquid volume from the first channel into one of the second channel and the...

20060073083 - Minimizing catalyst backflow in fluidized bed reactors: This invention provides feed introduction devices, and processes for using same, which minimize catalyst clogging. In particular, the invention is to a feed introduction device having a first end in fluid communication with a feed source, a second end in fluid communication with a reactor and a deviation zone between...

20060073084 - High frequency energy application to petroleum feed processing: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for maintaining the active life of a catalyst in organic feed processing by applying a series of electromagnetic radiation pulses to the catalyst in a reactor. The pulsing of the catalyst selectively heats and cools the catalyst and can regulate the relative...

20060073085 - Anion generator: The anion generator of the present invention is mainly composed of casing, interior circuit, ion emitting head etc. The casing comprise insulating case and conducting protective grille, the interior circuit mainly comprise power circuit and oscillation boosting circuit. The power circuit is comprised of AC power supply circuit and DC...

20060073086 - Reactor: A reactor including a reactor vessel and heat exchange tubes provided in the reactor vessel. The reactor vessel includes a tubesheet and is configured to receive a reaction fluid. The tubesheet has a first plate member configured to contact the reaction fluid and a second plate member configured to not...