Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preserving, or sterilizing inventions 11/08

20080292494 - Decontamination systems and methods of use thereof: A method for reducing biological and/or chemical contaminants within a feed fluid stream includes in one embodiment the following steps: a) introducing the fluid stream into a cold pass of at least one recuperator; b) optionally heating the feed fluid stream using a heater; and c) introducing the feed fluid... Agent: Jaeckle Fleischmann & Mugel, LLP

20080292495 - Method and device for the continuous reduction of the odor contamination caused by the waste water in sewers and method and device for determining the pollution of a water sample with odorous substances: The invention relates to a method for the continuous reduction of the odor pollution caused by the waste water in sewers, comprising the following steps: a) determining the actual pollution of the waste water by means of a water sample of the waste water, b) calculating the quantity of odor-reducing... Agent: Pyle & Piontek Attn: Thomas R. Vigil

20080292496 - Method for sterilising a medical device having a hydrophilic coating: The present invention relates to sterilisation of medical devices having hydrophilic coatings and more specific to sterilisation of medical devices having a wetted hydrophilic coating using radiation. The medical devices sterilised according to the invention show, after sterilisation using radiation, a prolonged water drain off time and reduced friction force.... Agent: Jacobson Holman PLLC

20080292497 - Apparatus and method for purification and disinfection of liquid, solid or gaseous substances: An apparatus and method are for disinfection and purification of a liquid, gaseous or solid phase, or a mixture thereof. The apparatus includes: a central electrode, a dielectric layer adjacent to the electrode, a first area adjacent to the dielectric layer, and is configured to introduce a first medium into... Agent: Merchant & Gould PC

20080292498 - Disinfection system for surfaces and enclosed spaces and associated methods: A system and method for producing an ozone-containing disinfecting cloud includes an enclosure. A pair of atomizing nozzles are affixed to the enclosure in substantially directly opposed relation. Each nozzle produces a spray of ozonated water from compressed gas, ozone, and water and are positioned to direct the sprays toward... Agent: Jacqueline E. Hartt, Ph.d Allen Dyer Doppelt Milbrath & Gilchrist, P.A.

20080292499 - Reducing or avoiding muscle cramps: Muscle cramps can be reduced or avoided by monitoring the concentration of salt in perspiration to indicate the degree of salt depletion. Based on the degree of salt depletion, a sufficient amount of rehydration beverage is consumed to normalize the salt level.... Agent: Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. And Attorneys For Client No. 006943

20080292500 - Flow cytometry for high throughput screening: The present invention, provides a flow cytometry apparatus for the detection of particles from a plurality of samples comprising: means for moving a plurality of samples comprising particles from a plurality of respective source wells into a fluid flow stream; means for introducing a separation gas between each of the... Agent: Coleman Sudol Sapone, P.C.

20080292501 - System for automatic opening of reagent vessels: The invention relates to an analysis system which, by means of a reagent cartridge opening module, permits automatic opening of reagent vessels which are closed by screwing. The reagent cartridge opening module for this purpose has catch elements which can lock securely against rotation in correspondingly configured catch elements of... Agent: Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP One Dayton Centre

20080292502 - Liquid homogenizer and analyzer employing the same: There is provided a liquid homogenizer for mixing two or more liquids, comprising: a rotator (1) rotatable around a rotation axis; at least two liquid-mixing chambers (6, 10) formed in the rotator, and being different from each other in distance from the rotation axis; and at least two channels (8)... Agent: Pearne & Gordon LLP

20080292503 - Detection device and method: A detection device and method for detecting the presence of an agent in a fluid. The device includes a membrane having first and second sides. The membrane allows a stimulus, e.g. ultraviolet light, to dissolve in response to presence of the agent. A source is positioned on a first side... Agent: Boyle Fredrickson S.c.

20080292504 - Thermal reaction device and method for using the same: An M.times.N matrix microfluidic device for performing a matrix of reactions, the device having a plurality of reaction cells in communication with one of either a sample inlet or a reagent inlet through a via formed within an elastomeric block of the device. Methods provided include a method for forming... Agent: Townsend And Townsend And Crew, LLP

20080292505 - Disposable safety pipet: A disposable safety pasteur pipet having an integral elongated stem 1 and tubular body 5 with a end 10 and produced from a polymer such as nontoxic polyethylene. The elongated stem 1 ensures that the fluid flows from the stem 1 to the body 5; thus preventing any reverse flow... Agent: Allan Chan & Associates

20080292506 - Test tube: A test tube includes a barcode indicative of identification information. The barcode is printed directly on an outer peripheral surface of a barrel of a test tube body by an inkjet printer.... Agent: Nixon & Vanderhye, PC

20080292507 - Apparatus for the generation of gases: The instant application provides apparatus and methods for the generation of gas, preferably chlorine dioxide. The methods and apparatus of the invention use a removable reaction chamber for the reaction of precursor chemicals, e.g., chlorite salt and an acid. The methods and compositions of the invention provide gas for a... Agent: Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP

20080292508 - Apparatus for dispensing an aromatic odor neutralizer: An aromatic odor neutralizer includes a dispenser housing with an internal passage between end walls and communicating with vents in the sides for aerodynamic airflow to efficiently absorb vapors from a vaporizer chamber within the dispenser housing. The vaporization chamber contains a wick with an end part immersed in fluid... Agent: Clifford A. Poff

20080292509 - Disposable air freshener including gel or polymer fragrance support: Embodiments of the invention provide a fragrance distribution device comprising an electrical resistor, a plug or other power source, and a fragrance in a polymer or thermoplastic carrier. The polymer or thermoplastic carrier may include, for example, metal inclusions, which may be powdered metal. These metal inclusions are believed to... Agent: Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC

20080292511 - Method and apparatus for the production of gaseous ammonia from a urea solution: A safe, economical and predictable apparatus for producing ammonia from a urea solution, preferably where only a small amount of ammonia is required, (i.e. for SCR denitrification for small boilers, flue gas conditioning to enhance precipitator efficiency and/or alleviate plume problems, SNCR and the like), using an ultrasonic processor to... Agent: Howard E. Sandler

20080292510 - System and method for sterilization of a liquid: Apparatus and method for sterilization of liquid includes a liquid container containing a liquid and having a piezoceramic ring that is connected to a power supply system. Power supply system supplies electric signals to the piezoceramic ring that are transformed into mechanical waves and cause vibrations in the liquid.... Agent: Pearl Cohen Zedek Latzer, LLP

20080292512 - Method for producing and using a carbonaceous sorbent for mercury removal: A method for removing mercury from flue gas comprises: applying a precursor of a sticky substance to surfaces of carbonaceous sorbent particles; injecting the carbonaceous sorbent particles into contact with flue gas, wherein the carbonaceous sorbent particles adsorb mercury from the flue gas and at least one of a temperature... Agent: Alstom Power Inc. Intellectual Property Law Dept.

20080292513 - Catalyst carrier: Disclosed is a catalyst carrier which is used for carrying a catalyst thereon. The catalyst carrier is characterized in that the apparent specific heat measured at 800° C. is 1.8 times or more greater than that measured at room temperature, wherein the apparent specific heat means a charge heat amount... Agent: Oliff & Berridge, PLC

20080292514 - Fluid treatment system: The present invention relates to a fluid treatment system comprising: an inlet; an outlet; and a fluid treatment zone disposed between the inlet and the outlet. The fluid treatment zone has disposed therein: (i) an elongate first radiation source assembly having a first longitudinal axis, and (ii) an elongate second... Agent: Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP (c/o Patent Administrator)

20080292515 - Autoclave with uv tank irradiation and associated tank lid: An ambulatory autoclave for the sterilization of medical instruments includes at least one sterilization chamber, elements to empty the chamber, and one or more water tanks, wherein it is provided with a source of UV rays configured so as to radiate the one or more tanks.... Agent: Young & Thompson

20080292516 - Method and apparatus for local fluorine and nitrogen trifluoride production: The present invention relates to a process for production, shipment, and treatment of a NH4F(HF)x feedstock for local production of fluorine and NF3 for semiconductor chamber cleaning without the need for storage of large quantities of dangerous feeds and intermediate products.... Agent: The Boc Group, Inc.

20080292517 - Isothermal chemical reactor: The present invention concerns an isothermal reactor (1) comprising a substantially cylindrical shell (2), at least one catalytic bed (10) supported in the shell (2) and at least one heat exchange unit (13) supported in the bed (10), the heat exchange unit (13) comprising a plurality of exchangers (14) substantially... Agent: Akerman Senterfitt

20080292518 - Cordierite fiber substrate and method for forming the same: A porous cordierite substrate and a method of forming a porous cordierite substrate including providing a fiber that includes at least one cordierite precursor material and providing at least one organic binder material. The fiber and the organic binder material are mixed with a fluid. The mix of fiber, organic... Agent: Geo2 Technologies

20080286143 - Fragrance diffuser kit and method: A fragrance diffuser kit is provided comprising a decanter, a fragrance refill set, a removable snuffer cap and a removable decorative vented lid. The decanter may be selected from a plurality of unique and decorative designs that are suitable for prominent display as a piece of home decor. The fragrance... Agent: Stites & Harbison PLLC

20080286144 - Package components for radiochemical sterilization: Package components for the radiochemical sterilization of medical devices contain paraformaldehyde as the precursor of the radiolytically generated, sterilizing dose of formaldehyde, premixed with a particulate solid dispersant of, preferably, polyethylene or silica gel, which facilitates the free passage of the formaldehyde to the package gaseous environment or additionally, absorbs... Agent: Leigh P. Gregory

20080286146 - Cooling means with a cooling space: A cooling apparatus with a cooling space which is especially suited for storing perishable foods is given. In the cooling apparatus there is a UV radiation source which is suited to emitting electromagnetic radiation from the ultraviolet region, and in its operation the cooling space is irradiated with this radiation.... Agent: Osram Sylvania Inc

20080286145 - System and methods for self-decontaminating a surface: A system for self-decontaminating a surface of an object is disclosed herein. The system includes a light emitting member and photocatalytic material which can be mounted on or within the object to be decontaminated. Activation of the system releases an oxidizing agent effective in deactivating chemically or biologically active agents... Agent: Sinsheimer Juhnke Lebens & Mcivor, LLP

20080286147 - Apparatus and method for decontamination: The present disclosure relates to the decontamination of articles or areas contaminated with one or more pathogens. Methods and apparatuses are disclosed that can be used to decontaminate an environment, for example a room, building, or articles contaminated with a pathogen.... Agent: Klarquist Sparkman, LLP

20080286148 - Ph indicator: A pH indicator comprising a solid substrate coated at least partially by at least one layer of at least one substance, wherein said the and the substrate are having different colors and wherein the at least one substance is selected to dissolve or to decompose when exposed to predetermined pH... Agent: Hogan & Hartson L.L.P.

20080286149 - Bodily fluid sampling with test strips hinged on a tape: A supply of test strips for bodily fluid sampling are provided on a tape such that advancing the tape serves to advance the test strips. One end of the test strips are attached to the tape, and their free end is allowed to extend away from the tape for use.... Agent: Woodard, Emhardt, Moriarty, Mcnett & Henry LLP

20080286150 - Fluid separator collection card: A device for separating and drying a fluid sample in one embodiment includes an upper layer including a sample window and a viewing window extending therethrough, the viewing window spaced apart from the sample window, an absorbent layer, having a width and a length, positioned beneath the upper layer and... Agent: Maginot, Moore & Beck, LLP Chase Tower

20080286151 - Apparatus for performing heat-exchanging chemical reactions: An apparatus for controlling the temperature of a reaction mixture contained in a chamber of a reaction vessel comprises a thermal surface for contacting a flexible wall of the chamber and an automated machine for increasing the pressure in the chamber. The pressure increase in the chamber is sufficient to... Agent: Townsend And Townsend And Crew, LLP

20080286152 - Hyperbrached polymer for micro devices: The invention relates to novel polymer-based microstructures, with outstanding shape accuracy and cost-effective processing. The novel polymers are based on hyperbranched macromolecules and enable remarkable property combination such as reduced shrinkage and associated low stress, high shape fidelity and high aspect ratio in patterned microstructures, with additional benefit of fast... Agent: Nixon & Vanderhye, PC

20080286153 - Affinity chromatography microdevice and method for manufacturing the same: An affinity chromatography microdevice includes a top board and a bottom board. The top board includes an inlet and an outlet through which microfluid flows, and a reaction chamber for limiting the flow of the microfluid for reaction. The bottom board includes a microelectrode for independently controlling a micro-temperature, and... Agent: Townsend And Townsend And Crew, LLP

20080286154 - Multilayered optical sensing patch and retaining plug therefor: A multilayered optical sensing patch, for the measurement of conditions, such as pH, oxygen level, etc, within containers, is provided. The multilayered optical sensing patch of the present invention is comprised of a heat sealable polymer substrate layer, and a polymeric sensing membrane later attached thereto. The polymer sensing membrane... Agent: Townsend & Banta C/o Portfolio Ip

20080286155 - Multilayered optical sensing patch and retaining plug therefor: A multilayered optical sensing patch, for the measurement of conditions, such as pH, oxygen level, etc, within containers, is provided. The multilayered optical sensing patch of the present invention is comprised of a heat sealable polymer substrate layer, and a polymeric sensing membrane later attached thereto. The polymer sensing membrane... Agent: Townsend & Banta C/o Portfolio Ip

20080286158 - Liquid dispensing apparatus: The present invention provides a liquid dispensing apparatus which makes it possible to correctly and easily detect a dispensing operation judgment failure with high accuracy without particularly using a complicated detection mechanism or means. The present invention provides a liquid dispensing apparatus comprising: a nozzle which sucks a solution in... Agent: Mattingly, Stanger, Malur & Brundidge, P.C.

20080286157 - Locking pipette tip and mounting shaft: In one aspect, the invention relates to a pipette tip mounting shaft configuration and a disposable pipette tip having a matching configuration. The mounting shaft includes a locking section located above a lower sealing section. The locking section has outwardly extending locking lobes located above a stop member and a... Agent: Andrus, Sceales, Starke & Sawall, LLP

20080286156 - Upward microconduits: A microfluidic device comprising a hydrophilic microchannel structure in which there is a functional unit that comprises a microconduit which a) is intended for the transportation of liquid aliquots, and b) has an inlet end and an outlet end between which there is a capillary valve I. Microconduit I comprises... Agent: Fulbright & Jaworski, LLP

20080286161 - Methods and devices for performing chemical reactions on a solid support: Apparatus and methods for carrying out biochemical processes directly on a substrate are provided. A substrate assembly includes a cartridge that removably supports a substrate in a fixed position, and a reaction containment member that is removably located on top of the substrate. The reaction containment member includes one or... Agent: Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP

20080286160 - Sealing member, cap for reagent container, and reagent container: A sealing member includes a sealing portion that is used for a cap attached to a reagent container and covers an opening of the cap with an open-close movement by flapping around a predetermined point. The sealing portion has, on an outer circumference in the predetermined point side, an extending... Agent: Scully Scott Murphy & Presser, PC

20080286159 - Variable tube diameter for smr: A catalyst tube is provided, that includes a bore, wherein said bore is adapted to contain a catalyst bed. The catalyst tube also includes a proximal end, wherein said proximal end has a first inside diameter, a first outside diameter, and a first wall thickness. The catalyst tube also includes... Agent: Air Liquide Intellectual Property

20080286162 - Sample handling system: The sample processing system according to the present invention is realized by providing a buffer unit in a cold container having a capability for cold storage and also by accessing a sample rack at random for carrying in or out the rack with a transfer mechanism provided outside the cold... Agent: Mattingly, Stanger, Malur & Brundidge, P.C.

20080286163 - System and method for photocatalytic oxidation air filtration using a substrate with photocatalyst particles power coated thereon: The present invention relates to an air filtration system and a method for making a photocatalytic oxidation substrate by powder coating a photocatalyst onto a metal substrate.... Agent: Rosenbaum & Associates, P.C.

20080286164 - Particle treatment in an expanded toroidal bed reactor: A method of processing a fluid and/or a particulate material, the method comprising the steps of: (a) introducing the particulate material into a chamber; (b) providing a flow of fluid into said chamber for entraining the particulate material; and (c) removing processed fluid and/or particulate material from the chamber; wherein... Agent: Bacon & Thomas, PLLC

20080286165 - Guanidine based composition and system for same: A method and apparatus for generating energy from a composition containing guanidine and a method for providing the composition containing guanidine. The apparatus includes a container such as tank (1) for providing the composition, and a container such as tank (2) for providing water. The composition is delivered from tank... Agent: Brooks Kushman P.C.

20080286166 - Filter element: A filter element comprises a dimensionally stable porous formed body with an interior that provides a space for unfiltered fluid or a filtrate space. The interior of the formed body is partially filled with a material of expanded ceramics that is coated with a catalyst material such that a flow... Agent: Leydig Voit & Mayer, Ltd

20080286167 - Catalyst apparatus: A catalyst apparatus includes a metal carrier body for containing catalyst and at least a expansion room. The metal carrier body is arranged between an upstream portion and a downstream portion of an exhaust passage, and includes a gas entrance for conducting exhaust gas into the metal carrier body from... Agent: Hdsl

20080286168 - Method and apparatus for surface sterilizing objects: Method and apparatus for surface sterilizing objects and for the elimination of bacterial film thereon using an electric and/or magnetic field.... Agent: Greenblum & Bernstein, P.L.C

20080286169 - Device and method for destroying liquid, powder or gaseous waste using an inductively coupled plasma: t

20080286170 - Parallel batch reactor: In one embodiment, a parallel batch reactor for effecting chemical reactions includes a vessel block comprising reactor vessels for receiving components of a reaction and a valve block removably attached to the vessel block. The valve block includes a first plurality of valves in fluid communication with an inlet port... Agent: Law Offices Of Cindy Kaplan/symyx

20080286171 - Parallel batch reactor with pressure monitoring: In one embodiment, a parallel batch reactor for effecting chemical reactions includes a plurality of reactor vessels for receiving components of a reaction, an inlet port for receiving pressurized fluid, and a plurality of valves configured to transfer fluid from the inlet port to the reactor vessels and fluidically isolate... Agent: Law Offices Of Cindy Kaplan/symyx

20080286172 - Isomerization of benzene-containing feedstocks: The benzene content in a gasoline pool is reduced by a process that hydrogenates a benzene-containing isomerization zone feedstream. The additional cyclic hydrocarbons produced by the saturation of benzene can be processed in the isomerization zone for ring opening to increase the available paraffinic feedstock or the isomerization zone can... Agent: Honeywell Intellectual Property Inc Patent Services

20080286173 - Isomerization of benzene-containing feedstocks: The benzene content in a gasoline pool is reduced by a process that hydrogenates a benzene-containing isomerization zone feedstream. The additional cyclic hydrocarbons produced by the saturation of benzene can be processed in the isomerization zone for ring opening to increase the available paraffinic feedstock or the isomerization zone can... Agent: Honeywell Intellectual Property Inc Patent Services

20080286174 - Methods for chemical reactions in a parallel batch reactor: In one embodiment, a parallel batch reactor generally includes a plurality of reactor vessels and a plurality of valves configured to allow flow into the reactor vessels when a gas is supplied to the reactor at a pressure higher than a pressure within the reactor vessels and restrict flow from... Agent: Law Offices Of Cindy Kaplan/symyx

20080286176 - Catalyst-coated support, method for producing the same, reactor comprising the same and use thereof:

20080286175 - Reformer for converting biomass into synthesis gas: A tubular reformer wherein biomass is treated in the presence of steam in a tubular reactor at elevated temperatures to convert the biomass and steam into synthesis gas, comprising primarily of carbon monoxide, hydrogen and carbon dioxide.... Agent: F. Lindsey Scott Law Office Of F. Lindsey Scott

20080286177 - Reactor with differentially distributed catalytic activity: A catalytic reactor in which higher catalytic activity is distributed proximate to the reactor wall than remote from the reactor wall to provide a greater heat source in the case of exothermic reactions or greater heat sink in the case of endothermic reactions proximate to the reactor wall to increase... Agent: Frishauf, Holtz, Goodman & Chick, PC

20080286178 - Microbial deactivation apparatus having integrated ultrasonic drying system: A system for microbially deactivating articles, such as medical, dental, veterinary and mortuary instruments and devices. The system includes vibration means for producing ultrasonic waves to facilitate drying after the completion of a liquid microbial deactivation process.... Agent: Kusner & Jaffe Highland Place Suite 310

20080286179 - Method and apparatus for an extruded ceramic biosoluble fiber substrate: A porous ceramic substrate is disclosed that is fabricated from biosoluble ceramic fibers. Porosity and permeability of the substrate is provided by intertangled biosoluble fibers, that can be formed into a honeycomb form substrate through an extrusion process. The fibrous structure is formed from mixing biosoluble fibers with additives that... Agent: Geo2 Technologies

20080279719 - Decontamination system with air bypass: A decontamination system for decontaminating an enclosure defining a chamber or region. The decontamination system includes an air bypass for introducing atmospheric air into the decontamination system and bypassing air to the atmosphere in response to system operating conditions. The air bypass allows increased airflow through the decontamination system during... Agent: Kusner & Jaffe Highland Place Suite 310

20080279721 - Decontamination unit and process: The disclosed invention relates to a decontamination unit which is energy efficient and may be used to decontaminate a large enclosure such as a multi-room building. The invention also relates to a decontamination process. The decontamination unit may be ruggedized for use in hostile environments such as those that may... Agent: Renner Otto Boisselle & Sklar, LLP

20080279720 - Decontamination unit with collapsible decontamination enclosure and decontamination process: The disclosed invention relates to a decontamination unit that employs a collapsible decontamination enclosure and a decontaminant air stream generator that uses catalytic discharge. The invention also relates to a decontamination process using the decontamination unit. The decontamination unit may be carried by an individual person, for example, in the... Agent: Renner Otto Boisselle & Sklar, LLP

20080279722 - Transportable decontamination unit and decontamination process: The disclosed invention relates to a portable decontamination unit. The invention also relates to a decontamination process. The decontamination unit may be ruggedized for use in hostile environments such as those that may be anticipated for military applications.... Agent: Renner Otto Boisselle & Sklar, LLP

20080279723 - Apparatus for quality control analysis of an on-site prepared pharmaceutical product: A quality control system for measuring parameters in a pharmaceutical product includes a receiver vessel to receive a pharmaceutical product therein. The quality control system also includes a sample tube having a first end attached to the receiver vessel to remove pharmaceutical product from the receiver vessel and an appendage... Agent: General Electric Company Global Research

20080279724 - Freshness indicator for beverage and food containers: Beverage and food containers having a freshness indicator, where the containers include at least one indicator to detect the degree of freshness of the beverage contained therein.... Agent: Bingham Mccutchen LLP

20080279725 - Multilayer analytical element: The object of the invention is to provide a multilayer analytical element having a non-fibrous porous film with high film strength, which does not produce uneven coloration in the form of a white-out and which has high accuracy of analysis. The present invention provides a dry multilayer analytical element for... Agent: Birch Stewart Kolasch & Birch

20080279726 - Cuvette: The invention relates to a cuvette (10, 10′) having a chamber (20, 20′) which is closed by windows at the end faces and having an HF reservoir, wherein an HF resistant, porous material (30, 30′) is arranged as the HF reservoir in the chamber (20, 20′).... Agent: Nath & Associates

20080279727 - Polymeric fluid transfer and printing devices: A method and apparatus for making a polymeric printhead having one or more pins for fluid transfer and printing, including the steps of forming a positive mold of the printhead using a bulk micromachining process, forming a negative mold of the printhead from the positive mold using an electroforming process,... Agent: Duane Morris LLP - Princeton

20080279728 - Reactor and method for treating a material in a fluid reaction medium: A reactor for treating a material in a medium. It includes a body (2) in which is defined a reaction area (10) capable of containing a reaction medium, at least one inlet for introducing the reaction medium into the reaction area, one outlet for discharging effluents out of the reaction... Agent: Baker & Hostetler LLP Attn: Jim Coffman

20080279729 - Aroma porcelain wall deco: An aroma porcelain wall deco comprises a container having aromatic agent retained therein, and concealed inside an accommodation groove of an ornamental shield that, to be hanged onto a wall, has an assembly hole drilled thereon to communicate with the accommodation groove, permitting the opening of the container to precisely... Agent: Troxell Law Office PLLC

20080279730 - Fragrance delivery system: Multiple delivery vapor dispensing mechanisms provide continuous fragrance release and supplemental on-demand fragrance releases with a portion of the on-demand fragrance releases being deposited to provide for a prolonged elevated fragrance intensity.... Agent: Snell & Wilmer, LLP (dial Corp)

20080279731 - Device: The invention relates to a device for dispensing a fluid for fragrancing, deodorising or sanitising air. The device having a body (2) comprising a shade (8), a chassis (10) having a base (6), a cartridge housing (26) mounted on the chassis (10) and adapted for housing at least one cartridge... Agent: Norris, Mclaughlin & Marcus

20080279732 - Exhaust as treatment: Apparatus for generating an ammonia-containing gas is described for use in the selective catalytic reduction of NOx contained in the exhaust gases of an IC engine. The apparatus has a hydrolysis reactor (101) for containing an aqueous solution of urea that is heated, in use, to an elevated temperature by... Agent: The Ollila Law Group LLC

20080279733 - Apparatus for air disinfection in ventilation system: An irradiation module apparatus 100 for use in a duct or conduit 10 of an air ventilation system preferably has a separation panel 1; an electronic module 2 for storing a ballast and electronic components mount on an external side of the separation panel 1; an irradiation module 5 comprised... Agent: David L. King, Sr.

20080279734 - Toner manufacturing method, toner manufacturing apparatus, and toner: A method of manufacturing a toner by using a liquid dispersion in which a dispersoid containing a material for manufacturing a toner is dispersed in a dispersion medium, and containing a dispersant having a function of improving the dispersibility of the dispersoid, the method including the steps of: preparing the... Agent: Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C

20080279735 - System for catalytically converting oxygenates and regenerating and stripping catalyst: A system of converting oxygenate-containing feedstock to light olefins comprises charging a reactor with catalyst, feeding the feedstock into the reactor, contacting the feedstock with the catalyst and converting the feedstock to olefins while depositing byproducts on catalyst resulting in spent catalyst, regenerating the spent catalyst by combustion gases, and... Agent: Honeywell Intellectual Property Inc Patent Services

20080279736 - Method and apparatus for low energy vaporization of liquid oxidizing agents or solutions: An apparatus for the low energy vaporization of oxidizing agents, such as hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acid, relate to an apparatus comprising a storage tank containing a liquid oxidizing agent or solution, a vaporizer operatively connected to the storage tank for receiving the liquid through a flow control valve and... Agent: Ohlandt, Greeley, Ruggiero & Perle, L.L.P.

20080274011 - Shape memory alloy endoprosthesis delivery system: In accordance with embodiments of the present invention, a method for preparing a shape memory alloy endoprosthesis, displaying strain induced martensite phenomenon, for delivery includes inserting a shape memory alloy endoprosthesis into a delivery device, inducing a first strain within a first region of the shape memory alloy endoprosthesis, inducing... Agent: Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

20080274012 - Method for abatement of allergens, pathogens and volatile organic compounds: The present invention pertains to methods utilizing ozone treatment for abating allergens, pathogens, odors, and volatile organic compounds. The methods can be employed to abate pollutants, bacteria, viruses, mold, dander, funguses, dust mites, animal and smoke odors, and the like. The methods employ specific combinations of ozone concentration, hydrogen peroxide... Agent: Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP

20080274013 - Method and composition for controlling corrosion in high density brines: A corrosion inhibitor package containing an acetylenic amine or acetylenic alcohol enables a sulfur-free method for protecting metal tubulars and equipment. The package has particular applicability in the protection of carbon steel tubulars in high density brines at elevated temperatures. The corrosion inhibitor package may contain a transition metal oxide... Agent: Jones & Smith , LLP

20080274014 - Diagnostic device for testing hydration and other conditions: Devices for the non-invasive collection of a liquid sample in small quantities, such as urine for testing hydration in infants and incontinent adults, directly at the source of that sample, isolation of the collected sample from a testing site, the transportation of that sample to a site for testing contained... Agent: Townsend And Townsend And Crew, LLP

20080274015 - Microfluidic device and microfluidic system with the same: Provided is a microfluidic device and microfluidic system with the device. The microfluidic device includes a substrate; a channel formed in the substrate and in which a fluid can move; a valve controlling flow of a fluid flowing along the channel and including a phase transition material which can be... Agent: Sughrue Mion, PLLC

20080274016 - Biosensor and method of manufacturing biosensor: Aspects of the invention can be an inexpensive biosensor capable of measuring a number of samples in a short time, and suitable for only one-time use (expendable). The biosensor according to the invention can include a light transmissive substrate, a probe fixing region provided on one face of the light... Agent: Oliff & Berridge, PLC

20080274017 - System for the production of synthetic fuels: A system is provided for producing synthetic fuels. A feedstock containing polymers from a wide variety of sources is re-formed into a more satisfactory fuel source in one or more reactors. The reactor can be tube shaped and have an internal auger. The reactor can be non vertical, preferably horizontal.... Agent: Husch Blackwell Sanders, LLP Welsh & Katz

20080274018 - Surface light-emitting device, filtering device using same, and optically assisted ceramic filter: A surface light-emitting device having a surface emitter for emitting visible light or ultraviolet light by electroluminescence also has multiple through-holes that define fluid channels for fluid flow in a direction orthogonal to the surface of the surface emitter. The present invention also provides an optically assisted ceramic filter composed... Agent: GlobalIPCounselors, LLP

20080274019 - Preparation of derivative of polyhydric alcohols: A method for converting a polyhydric alcohol into propylene glycol and butanediols is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for converting polyhydric alcohols into three-carbon products and four-carbon products. Also disclosed are methods for maximizing conversion of polyhydric alcohols and minimizing formation of reaction products that are difficult to remove from... Agent: Archer Daniels Midland Company

20080274020 - Carrier for exhaust-gas purification and exhaust-gas purifier having the carrier: A carrier for exhaust-gas purification is disclosed, which is able to effectively protect against getting clogged with the particulate matters in a filter having carriers. The carrier is constituted with a web corrugated to have straight and/or zigzag ridges and then wound up into a column. The carrier for exhaust-gas... Agent: Browdy And Neimark, P.l.l.c. 624 Ninth Street, Nw

20080274021 - Compact fuel processor: A fuel processor for producing a hydrogen-containing product stream from a fuel stream and an oxidant stream, comprises a mixing tube from which the combined fuel and oxidant stream is directed substantially axially into a reaction chamber. The reaction chamber comprises a turn-around chamber and a turn-around wall at one... Agent: Mcandrews Held & Malloy, Ltd

20080274022 - Combined reactor and method for the production of synthetic fuels: A method for producing synthetic fuels is provided in which a feedstock containing polymers from a wide variety of sources is re-formed into a more satisfactory fuel source for producing heat, electricity, powering vehicles and the like. The feedstock can comprise scrap rubber, plastic and/or plant matter or other materials... Agent: Husch Blackwell Sanders, LLP Welsh & Katz

20080274023 - Process for reducing fouling from flash/separation apparatus during cracking of hydrocarbon feedstocks: Hydrocarbon feedstock containing resid is cracked by a process comprising: (a) heating said hydrocarbon feedstock; (b) mixing the heated hydrocarbon feedstock with steam to form a mixture stream; (c) introducing the mixture stream to a flash/separation apparatus to form i) a vapor phase comprising coke precursors existing as uncoalesced condensate,... Agent: Exxonmobil Chemical Company Law Technology

20080274024 - Louver front faced inlet ducts: An apparatus is for directing a fluid into a radial reactor is and which maintains a bed of solid particulate material within a reactor. The apparatus comprises a duct for directing fluid into a reactor and has a screenless face for the egress of the fluid, while providing for the... Agent: Honeywell Intellectual Property Inc Patent Services

20080274025 - Detergent dispensing device: A detergent dispensing device for an automatic washing machine, the device having a cartridge with a plurality of chambers to accommodate a detergent composition, a selecting means to selectively expose each chamber to wash liquor allowing the detergent, in use, to be washed out of the chamber; a manual operating... Agent: Norris, Mclaughlin & Marcus