Gas separation: apparatus inventions 09/06

20060207427 - Solid-state membrane module: Solid-state membrane modules comprising at least one membrane unit, where the membrane unit has a dense mixed conducting oxide layer, and at least one conduit or manifold wherein the conduit or manifold comprises a dense layer and at least one of a porous layer and a slotted layer contiguous with...

20060207428 - Gas purifying apparatus: A gas purifying apparatus includes an adsorption member (e.g., a honeycomb structural body) that adsorbs particulate matter contained in the gas by the action of an electric field. The apparatus also includes a supply device (e.g., an ozone generator including a discharger, a pulsed power supply, a pump, and a...

20060207429 - Humidity control apparatus: Disclosed is a humidity control device which is provided with an adsorptive element (81, 82) having a humidity control passageway (85) capable of adsorption of moisture from a first air stream and of release of moisture to a second air stream, and which provides an air stream, the humidity of...

20060207430 - Method and apparatus for automatically removing radon gas in a sump well: This invention relates to an apparatus and a method for automatically removing radon gas trapped in a sump pit in a residential dwelling basement and dispensing it harmlessly into the atmosphere. This apparatus uses a Venturi nozzle in the discharge pipe from an existing sump pump system, sucks the radon...

20060207431 - Systems and methods for contaminant detection within a fluid, ultraviolet treatment and status notification: A fluid-borne (e.g., water, air) biological and chemical hazard detection and treatment system can include sensors (e.g., flow rate, contaminant detectors), treatment using ultraviolet laser-emitted light, can be microprocessor controlled and can communicate and be controlled over data networks. Treatment and detection systems can be deployed at various stages along...

20060201327 - Gas flow generator: A gas flow generator comprising: an ultrasonic driver comprising a piezoelectric or electrostrictive transducer mounted on a substrate, operation of the transducer being arranged to cause the driver to bend; a first membrane disposed on or formed integrally with the transducer or the substrate; and a second membrane mounted substantially...

20060201328 - Air filter device for air exhauster: An air filter device for an air exhauster includes at least one static electricity dust-collecting module, at least one water-cleaning module and a casing. The static electricity dust-collecting module is operated to generate static electricity for electrically attracting greasy dirt and dust filled in exhaust air. The water-cleaning module mechanically...

20060196360 - Air purifier: An air purifier is disclosed having an electrostatic chamber and a germicidal chamber, wherein the two chambers are distinct and there is no air flow communication between the electrostatic and germicidal chambers....

20060196361 - Single tower gas dryer with flowing desiccant stream: An apparatus and a method to remove adsorbates from a fluid is described. A fluid such as compressed air is passed over a desiccant in a drying tower to adsorb moisture from the compressed air. The desiccant is regenerated in a venturi. A pressure-equalization chamber can be located between the...

20060196360 - Air purifier: An air purifier is disclosed having an electrostatic chamber and a germicidal chamber, wherein the two chambers are distinct and there is no air flow communication between the electrostatic and germicidal chambers....

20060196361 - Single tower gas dryer with flowing desiccant stream: An apparatus and a method to remove adsorbates from a fluid is described. A fluid such as compressed air is passed over a desiccant in a drying tower to adsorb moisture from the compressed air. The desiccant is regenerated in a venturi. A pressure-equalization chamber can be located between the...