Patents Examined by Denise R Anderson
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Patent number: 10526224Abstract: An environmentally supportive seawater intake system includes a first filtering system in communication with raw seawater for providing a flow of seawater in a first direction into a raceway. A second filtering system is also in communication with seawater in the raceway and is adapted to receive a portion of the seawater in the raceway and directing it in a second direction away from the flow of residual water in the raceway. An input device receives the second portion flowing in the second direction, and a recovery system receives and returns the first, residual portion to the sea environment.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2011Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: HL Seawater Holdings, LLCInventor: Paul Steven Wallace
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Patent number: 10406265Abstract: A method and device for isolating tissue cells from a liquid is provided for integrating a mixture of the tissue cells and the liquid into a vacuum stream and isolating again from the vacuum stream in a tissue collection container (13). The tissue cells are filtered out of the mixture by means of gravity and the remaining liquid is re-integrated into the vacuum stream. In order to further develop said method and device to improve the care of the tissue cells and to reduce the filtration time, the vacuum stream that is isolated from the mixture inside the tissue collection container (13) is temporarily interrupted in order to generate a pressure that also acts on the mixture. In terms of the device, the connection between the lower collection chamber (23) for the liquid and the upper vacuum chamber (25) is formed by a blockable bypass line (27).Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2009Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: HUMAN MED AGInventors: Arnd Kensy, Konrad-Wenzel Winkler, Klaus Ueberreiter
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Patent number: 10363501Abstract: A magnetic filter 10 includes first and second separation chambers 10, 12. The separation chambers 10, 12 each have an inlet and an outlet, and the separation chambers 10, 12 are joined together such that the inlets of the first and second chambers are adjacent, and the outlets of the first and second chambers are adjacent. An inlet port arrangement 28 connects both inlets to a single inlet pipe, and an outlet port arrangement 30 connects both outlets to a single outlet pipe.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2017Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: ADEY HOLDINGS (2008) LIMITEDInventors: Simon Downie, Kashem Pathan
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Patent number: 10363504Abstract: The invention relates to a filter device (1) for filtering liquids, comprising: a filter element (2) having an interior (3) for accommodating a liquid, and a compensating element (5) made of elastically deformable material for accommodating a liquid volume that increases when the liquid freezes. The compensating element (5) is arranged in the interior (3), and a gap (6), in particular an annular gap, for accommodating the liquid is formed between the compensating element (5) and the filter element (3).Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2010Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: MANN+HUMMEL GmbHInventors: Oliver Glück, Yashwant Udachan, Martin Klein, Frank Pflüger
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Patent number: 10335759Abstract: The invention providing methods of loading and unloading particulate from microchannels in apparatus that contains multiple microchannels, typically apparatus that is designed to operate with hundreds or thousands of particulate-containing microchannels. Aligning a sonicating head at one end of a set of microchannels provides a particularly effective mode for densifying particulate in microchannels.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2008Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Velocys, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey J. Ramler, Anna Lee Tonkovich, Rachid Taha, Kai Jarosch, Robert J. Luzenski, Jeffery D. Slane, Thomas Hickey, Sean Fitzgerald, Harley D. Freeman, Frederick A. Zenz
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Patent number: 10293296Abstract: A filter is disclosed. The filter includes a sheet of filter media defining a body having an upper portion, a lower portion, a first end surface proximate the upper portion, a second end surface proximate the lower portion, and a first side surface extending between the first and second end surfaces. One or more of the upper and lower portions define a ledge, wherein the ledge defines a third end surface arranged between the first and second end surfaces, and a second side surface extending between the first and third end surfaces; and a seal disposed upon the ledge. A method for manufacturing the seal is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2008Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: MANN+HUMMEL Filtration Technology Group Inc.Inventors: Robert H. Ferguson, Jason L. Tate, Mark A. Roll, Roland V. Lanier, Jr., Mitchell J. Baker
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Patent number: 10253309Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for separating fine particles using magnetophoresis, and to a method for separating fine particles using same, and particularly, to an apparatus for separating fine particles using magnetophoresis, which includes a fine, patterned magnetic structure capable of quickly and efficiently separating even particles that are weakly magnetized and coupled to fine particles, and to a method for separating fine particles using same.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2011Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: INJE UNIVERSITY INDUSTRY-ACADEMIC COOPERATION FOUNDATIONInventors: Ki Ho Han, Hwan Yong Lee, Song I Han, Seon Young Kim, In Hak Choi
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Patent number: 10247710Abstract: Certain embodiments described herein are directed to chromatography systems that include a microfluidic device and that implement one or more methods to direct sample to a desired fluid flow path. The methods can be used to backflush a sample to a desired fluid flow path to select certain analytes within a sample.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2013Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: PerkinElmer Health Sciences, Inc.Inventor: Andrew Tipler
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Patent number: 10232317Abstract: A novel positive traction permeate tube and fittings therefor are described for use in spirally wound membrane filtration elements for filtration and separation applications. Membrane filtration elements incorporate the novel permeate tube. Methods of making the novel positive traction permeate tube are also disclosed, as are the preferred sanitary stainless steel materials used for the sanitary tube and fittings. The novel permeate tube involves a sanitary tubing having two open ends, each with an end fitting. The end fittings engage a positive traction drive for high tension spiral winding of a membrane element spirally around the novel permeate tube. Membrane filtration elements made with the novel permeate tube are less subject to slippage and breakage during manufacture and can withstand higher pressure drops and flow rates during use without failure of the spirally wound membrane element. The positive traction permeate tube facilitates membrane replacements.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2011Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: COTT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: Pedro J. Tortosa
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Patent number: 10214871Abstract: A screen intake has a central body with two screens attached on either end. Each of the screens has an interior that communicates with a hollow of the body via flow modifiers. These flow modifiers include one or more pipes disposed in the interior of the screens and through passages in ends of the body. A flow control support device disposed within the body supports the body's sidewall and divides the hollow into at least two portions—each communicating with flow from one of the flow modifiers. The device can include one or more plates disposed adjacent one another within the internal hollow with a peripheral edge attached to an inside of the body's sidewall. At least one of the one or more plates can be solid, or one or more of the plates can define openings therein allowing passage of at least some fluid therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2011Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Aqseptence Group, Inc.Inventor: Michael Ekholm
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Patent number: 10213724Abstract: A filter apparatus and method utilize a filter element having a central winding frame and a length of fluted filter material wound about the frame with the flutes of the media oriented substantially longitudinally, to thereby provide for filtration of a flow of fluid passing axially through the filter element. The winding frame is a substantially open, truss-like structure, having a smooth outer periphery and an axially extending winding feature to facilitate pulling the media into intimate contact with the smooth outer periphery during fabrication of the filter element. A leading edge of the filter media is anchored to a leading edge of the frame by a length of tape.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2018Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Baldwin Filters, Inc.Inventors: Steven J. Merritt, Kyle Swanson
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Patent number: 10184083Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for refining oil from tire, the apparatus includes a box body, an upper transmission channel, an upper transmission device, a lower transmission channel, a lower transmission device, a molten salt storage container, and a heat-conduction oil storage container, where the upper transmission channel is located above the lower transmission channel, a molten salt liquid channel and a heat-conduction oil channel are respectively disposed on an outside wall of the upper transmission channel and that of the lower transmission channel, the upper transmission channel includes an upper transmission channel inlet and an upper transmission channel outlet, and the heated molten salt liquid passes through the molten salt liquid channel and then flows back to the molten salt storage container; and the heated heat-conduction oil passes through the heat-conduction oil channel and then flows back to the heat-conduction oil storage container.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2015Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: GLOBAL VELOCITY HOLDING LIMITEDInventor: Man Po Tsoi
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Patent number: 10112148Abstract: The present invention relates to membrane bioreactor (“MBR”) system that includes a mechanical membrane reciprocation system to reduce or eliminate membrane fouling. The disclosed MBR system can be operated with higher flux and lower fouling than MBR systems using air scouring. Furthermore the system can remove nitrogen and phosphorous with one RAS and one or no internal recirculation line. The membrane can be reciprocated by a low RPM motor connected to a pulley via belt to rotate rotor to convert rotational motion into reciprocating motion of membrane. Various mechanical means can also be employed to create the reciprocating motion.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2017Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: DOOSAN HEAVY INDUSTRIES & CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD.Inventors: Jaeho Ho, Shaleena Smith, Gyu Dong Kim, Jaren Patamasank, Petia Tontcheva, Hyung Keun Roh
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Patent number: 10106397Abstract: In some aspects of the disclosure, an apparatus includes an XYZ control stage and an acoustic transducer coupled with the XYZ control stage. The acoustic transducer includes a multi-foci Fresnel lens having multiple focal spots.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2013Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: University of Southern CaliforniaInventors: Eun Sok Kim, Youngki Choe, Jonathan W. Kim, K. Kirk Shung
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Patent number: 10094347Abstract: A filter cartridge includes a filter media defining an interior space, and having a first end and a second end, a first end plate connected to the first end, and a second end plate connected to the second end. A pin is connected to the second end plate and extends downwardly into the interior space. The pin defines a flow passage therethrough that communicates the interior space with an outside of the filter cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2011Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.Inventors: Wassem Abdalla, Eric R. Burgan, Gerard Malgorn
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Patent number: 10065146Abstract: A filter apparatus and method utilize a filter element, defining a longitudinal axis and an axial end thereof, and having a central winding structure and a length of fluted filter material wound about the winding structure with the flutes of the media oriented to provide for filtration of fluid passing axially through the filter element. An edge of filter media defines the axial end of the filter element when the media is wound about the winding structure. An axial end of the winding structure is disposed adjacent the axial end of the filter element. A winding feature extends substantially axially outward from the axial end of the winding structure to a distal end of the winding feature. The filter media is wrapped about the winding structure such that the axial end of the filter element is disposed substantially flush with the distal end of the winding feature.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2017Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: Baldwin Filters, Inc.Inventors: Steven J. Merritt, Kyle Swanson
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Patent number: 10040020Abstract: A filter apparatus and method utilize a filter element having a central winding frame and a length of fluted filter material wound about the frame with the flutes of the media oriented substantially longitudinally, to thereby provide for filtration of a flow of fluid passing axially through the filter element. The winding frame is a substantially open, truss-like structure, having a smooth outer periphery and an axially extending winding feature to facilitate pulling the media into intimate contact with the smooth outer periphery during fabrication of the filter element. A leading edge of the filter media is anchored to a leading edge of the frame by a length of tape.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2006Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: Baldwin Filters, Inc.Inventors: Steven J. Merritt, Kyle Swanson
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Patent number: 10040682Abstract: A technique for a nanodevice is provided. The nanodevice includes a fluidic cell, and a membrane dividing the fluidic cell. A nanopore is formed through the membrane, and the nanopore is coated with an organic compound. A first part of the organic compound binds to a surface of the nanopore and a second part of the organic compound is exposed freely inside of the nanopore. The second part of the organic compound is configured to be switched among a first neutral hydrophilic end group, a second negatively charged hydrophilic end group, and a third neutral hydrophobic end group based on a switching mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2012Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Ali Afzali-Ardakani, Stefan Harrer, Binquan Luan, Hongbo Peng, Gustavo A. Stolovitzky, Deqiang Wang
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Patent number: 10029915Abstract: A technique for a nanodevice is provided. The nanodevice includes a fluidic cell, and a membrane dividing the fluidic cell. A nanopore is formed through the membrane, and the nanopore is coated with an organic compound. A first part of the organic compound binds to a surface of the nanopore and a second part of the organic compound is exposed freely inside of the nanopore. The second part of the organic compound is configured to be switched among a first neutral hydrophilic end group, a second negatively charged hydrophilic end group, and a third neutral hydrophobic end group based on a switching mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2012Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Ali Afzali-Ardakani, Stefan Harrer, Binquan Luan, Hongbo Peng, Gustavo A. Stolovitzky, Deqiang Wang
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Patent number: 10029197Abstract: A fluid filter assembly of a filtration system is described. The filter assembly described includes a cover member and a filter cartridge having at least one filter element and a plate member. The plate member includes a seal surface on one side facing the cover member, and a seal surface on another side facing away from the cover member. The seal surface facing the cover member is configured to seal with the cover member, and the seal surface facing away from the cover member configured to seal with another component of the filtration system. The assembly provides a structure that can retain a seal between sealing surfaces of the cover and the filter cartridge, at least while the fluid filter assembly is being serviced, so as to at least minimize fluid dripping and leakage.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2018Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.Inventors: Mark V. Holzmann, Christopher E. Holm, Brian W. Schwandt, Mike J. Connor, Clint T. Deweese, Roger L. Zoch