Gas separation: processes inventions 05/08

20080110338 - Adsorbent bed pressure balancing for a gas concentrator: A system and a method are described for monitoring pressure imbalances in the adsorbent beds of a portable gas concentrator. Using the programmability features found in modern portable concentrators, various mitigative procedures to adjust for pressure imbalances and to predict the need for service are disclosed.... Agent: Mark Rodgers

20080098887 - Analyte pre-concentrator for gas chromatography: An analyte pre-concentrator for gas chromatography is disclosed generally comprising a tube packed with an adsorbent, wherein the tube may serve as the liner of a chromatographic injector, as an adsorbent trap coupled to a chromatographic column, and/or as an adsorbent trap coupled to a headspace sampler. Preferably, a heating... Agent: St. Onge Steward Johnston & Reens, LLC

20080098888 - Oxygen enrichment for internal combustion engines: In accordance with embodiments of the present invention, a system is provided comprising an oxygen-enrichment reverse osmosis unit coupled to an intake of an internal combustion engine. Ambient air is supplied to the reverse osmosis unit via an ambient-air inlet and oxygen-enriched air is output via an oxygen-enriched outlet. The... Agent: Paul J. Fordenbacher Silicon Forest Patent Group

20080098889 - Method for collecting and eliminating flying dust: A method for eliminating flying dust from an open space by spraying the flying dust with a jet of air carrying a number of atomized water droplets so that the atomized water droplets cause the flying dust to agglomerate and precipitate to the ground.... Agent: Young & Thompson