Patents by Inventor Michael Sasges
Michael Sasges has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10689269Abstract: There is described a novel fluid treatment device that can induce Dean Vortices in the flowing fluid, and then induce a new set of Dean Vortices at an angle to those in the first set. Each subsequent curved section can induce vortices at an angle to those in the last curved section. This reactor has the effect of repeatedly twisting and splitting the fluid flow, resulting in targeted mixing similar to that of static mixers without the necessity of utilizing physical mixers. This is also an improvement over helical tubing configurations that generate only a single set of vortices and do not split and mix the flow.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2016Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: TROJAN TECHNOLOGIESInventors: Mark Adrian Kustermans, Michael Sasges, Robert Rennie
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Publication number: 20180362368Abstract: There is described a novel fluid treatment device that can induce Dean Vortices in the flowing fluid, and then induce a new set of Dean Vortices at an angle to those in the first set. Each subsequent curved section can induce vortices at an angle to those in the last curved section. This reactor has the effect of repeatedly twisting and splitting the fluid flow, resulting in targeted mixing similar to that of static mixers without the necessity of utilizing physical mixers. This is also an improvement over helical tubing configurations that generate only a single set of vortices and do not split and mix the flow.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2016Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Mark Adrian Kustermans, Michael Sasges, Robert Rennie
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Patent number: 9895457Abstract: A lamp device is disclosed. The lamp device comprises a first electrical connector and a second electrical connector located at a first end portion of the lamp device. The first end portion of the lamp device is received in a receptacle of a first base portion. A first locking portion is included for secunng the first base portion to the first end portion. The present radiation lamp device obviates or mitigates the need to use adhesive and/or polymer insulation/O-rings to achieve electrical connections. Further, the present radiation lamp may be oriented in a vertical orientation without the need to use springs and/or rubber part to support the distal end of the lamp.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2006Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: TROJAN TECHNOLOGIESInventors: Joseph Elku, Jim Fraser, Michael Sasges, Michael D. Rodgers
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Patent number: 9658102Abstract: There is described a method of determining the UV fluence received by a fluid. The method comprises the steps of: (a) irradiating the fluid at an unknown UV fluence; (b) measuring the fluorescence of a test sample of the fluid after irradiation in Step (a) to produce a test signal proportional to the concentration of a prescribed fluorescent composition of matter comprised in the test sample; and (c) determining the value of the unknown UV fluence by comparing the test signal to a calibration curve of a control signal proportional to concentration of the prescribed fluorescent composition of matter in the fluid as a function of applied UV fluence. There is also described a system for determining the UV fluence received by a fluid being treated in UV fluid treatment system comprising at least one UV source.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2014Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Trojan TechnologiesInventors: Mark Adrian Kustermans, Michael Sasges, Ankit Patras, Trisevgeni Trissa Kantzas
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Publication number: 20160258811Abstract: There is described a method of determining the UV fluence received by a fluid. The method comprises the steps of: (a) irradiating the fluid at an unknown UV fluence; (b) measuring the fluorescence of a test sample of the fluid after irradiation in Step (a) to produce a test signal proportional to the concentration of a prescribed fluorescent composition of matter comprised in the test sample; and (c) determining the value of the unknown UV fluence by comparing the test signal to a calibration curve of a control signal proportional to concentration of the prescribed fluorescent composition of matter in the fluid as a function of applied UV fluence. There is also described a system for determining the UV fluence received by a fluid being treated in UV fluid treatment system comprising at least one UV source.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2014Publication date: September 8, 2016Inventors: Mark Adrian Kustermans, Michael Sasges, Ankit Patras, Trisevgeni Trissa Kantzas
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Patent number: 8766211Abstract: There is described a fluid treatment system in which fluid to be treated is impinged under pressure on a radiation emitting surface. The fluid treatment system includes at least one radiation source having a radiation emitting surface and at least one nozzle element having a fluid discharge opening spaced from the radiation emitting surface. The fluid discharge opening is configured to impinge fluid to be treated on to at least a portion of the radiation emitting surface. The fluid treatment system is well suited to treating low transmittance fluid.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2009Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Trojan TechnologiesInventors: Michael Sasges, Jim Fraser
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Publication number: 20130082009Abstract: There is described a photocatalyst composition of matter comprising a support material. A surface of the support material configured to comprise: (i) a first catalytic material for catalyzing the conversion of H2O to H2 and O2, and (ii) a second catalytic material catalyzing reaction of hydrogen with a target compound. The photocatalyst composition of matter can be used to treat an aqueous fluid containing a target chemical compound, for example, by a process comprising the steps of: (i) contacting the aqueous fluid with the above-mentioned photocatalyst composition of matter; (ii) contacting the aqueous fluid with radiation during Step (i); (iii) catalyzing the conversion of water in the aqueous fluid to H2 and O2 with the first catalytic material; and (iv) catalyzing reaction of the target chemical compound in the aqueous fluid with hydrogen from Step (iii) in the presence of the second catalytic material to produce a modified chemical compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2011Publication date: April 4, 2013Applicant: Trojan TechnologiesInventors: William O'Keefe, Michael Sasges
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Patent number: 8338808Abstract: The present invention relates to an ultraviolet radiation lamp. The lamp comprises: (i) a substantially sealed cavity comprising a mercury-containing material; and (ii) a heating unit disposed exteriorly with respect to the cavity. The heating unit is disposed in contact with a first portion of the cavity comprising the mercury-containing material. The heating unit has adjustable heat output.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2006Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Trojan TechnologiesInventors: Jim Fraser, Michael Sasges
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Patent number: 8318007Abstract: The invention relates to an ultraviolet radiation lamp. The lamp comprises a substantially sealed cavity comprising a mercury-containing material; a filament disposed in the sealed cavity; and an electrical control element in contact with the filament, the electrical control element configured to adjust or maintain a temperature of the mercury-containing material with respect to a prescribed temperature. Such a constructions allows the present ultraviolet radiation lamp to be operated at optimal efficiency without the need to use additional components to add heat to and/or remove heat from the mercury-containing material.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2006Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Trojan TechnologiesInventors: Jim Fraser, Joseph Elku, Michael Sasges
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Publication number: 20120001098Abstract: An excimer radiation lamp assembly. The lamp assembly comprises a radiation emitting region and at least one substantially radiation opaque region. The radiation emitting region comprises a pair of dielectric elements disposed in a substantially coaxial arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2011Publication date: January 5, 2012Applicant: TROJAN Technologies Inc.Inventors: Jim Fraser, Michael Sasges
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Publication number: 20110240880Abstract: There is described a fluid treatment system which may which may be used with radiation sources that do not require a protective sleeve—e.g., excimer radiation sources. An advantage of the present fluid system treatment is that the radiation sources may be removed from the fluid treatment zone without necessarily having to shut down the fluid treatment system, remove the fluid, break the seals which retain fluid tightness, replace/service radiation source and than reverse the steps. Instead, the present fluid treatment system allows for service/replacement of the radiation sources in the fluid treatment zone during operation of the fluid treatment system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: TROJAN TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: JIM FRASER, Michael Sasges
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Publication number: 20110227473Abstract: A lamp device is disclosed. The lamp device comprises a first electrical connector and a second electrical connector located at a first end portion of the lamp device. The first end portion of the lamp device is received in a receptacle of a first base portion. A first locking portion is included for secunng the first base portion to the first end portion. The present radiation lamp device obviates or mitigates the need to use adhesive and/or polymer insulation/O-rings to achieve electrical connections. Further, the present radiation lamp may be oriented in a vertical orientation without the need to use springs and/or rubber part to support the distal end of the lamp.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2006Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicant: Trojan Technologies Inc.Inventors: Joseph Elku, Jim Fraser, Michael Sasges, Michael D. Rodgers
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Publication number: 20110180723Abstract: There is described a fluid treatment system in which fluid to be treated is impinged under pressure on a radiation emitting surface. The fluid treatment system includes at least one radiation source having a radiation emitting surface and at least one nozzle element having a fluid discharge opening spaced from the radiation emitting surface. The fluid discharge opening is configured to impinge fluid to be treated on to at least a portion of the radiation emitting surface. The fluid treatment system is well suited to treating low transmittance fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2009Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: TROJAN TECHNOLOGIESInventors: Michael Sasges, Jim Fraser
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Patent number: 7985956Abstract: There is described a fluid treatment system which may which may be used with radiation sources that do not require a protective sleeve—e.g., excimer radiation sources. An advantage of the present fluid system treatment is that the radiation sources may be removed from the fluid treatment zone without necessarily having to shut down the fluid treatment system, remove the fluid, break the seals which retain fluid tightness, replace/service radiation source and than reverse the steps. Instead, the present fluid treatment system allows for service/replacement of the radiation sources in the fluid treatment zone during operation of the fluid treatment system.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2006Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: Trojan Technologies Inc.Inventors: Jim Fraser, Michael Sasges
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Patent number: 7960705Abstract: There is described an excimer radiation lamp assembly. The lamp assembly comprises: an elongate member having an annular cross-section to define an elongate passageway aligned with a longitudinal axis of the lamp assembly; an electrode element in electrical connection with at least a portion of the elongate passageway; and a cooling element disposed in the elongate passageway, the cooling element being electrically isolated with respect to the electrode element.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2006Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Trojan TechnologiesInventors: Jim Fraser, Michael Sasges
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Publication number: 20110089347Abstract: There is disclosed an ultraviolet radiation device. The device comprises a base portion, a plurality of semiconductor structures connected to the base portion and an ultraviolet radiation transparent element connected to the plurality of semiconductor structures. Preferably: (i) the at least one light emitting diode is in direct contact with the ultraviolet radiation transparent element, or (ii) there is a spacing between the at least one light emitting diode and the ultraviolet radiation transparent element, the spacing being substantially completely free of air. There is also disclosed a fluid treatment system incorporating the ultraviolet radiation device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Applicant: TROJAN TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: DOUGLAS G. KNIGHT, Jim Fraser, Michael Sasges
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Patent number: 7842932Abstract: There is disclosed an ultraviolet radiation device. The device comprises a base portion, a plurality of semiconductor structures connected to the base portion and an ultraviolet radiation transparent element connected to the plurality of semiconductor structures. Preferably: (i) the at least one light emitting diode is in direct contact with the ultraviolet radiation transparent element, or (ii) there is a spacing between the at least one light emitting diode and the ultraviolet radiation transparent element, the spacing being substantially completely free of air. There is also disclosed a fluid treatment system incorporating the ultraviolet radiation device.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2008Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: Trojan TechnologiesInventors: Douglas G. Knight, Jim Fraser, Michael Sasges
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Publication number: 20090294689Abstract: There is described a fluid treatment system which may which may be used with radiation sources that do not require a protective sleeve—e.g., excimer radiation sources. An advantage of the present fluid system treatment is that the radiation sources may be removed from the fluid treatment zone without necessarily having to shut down the fluid treatment system, remove the fluid, break the seals which retain fluid tightness, replace/service radiation source and than reverse the steps. Instead, the present fluid treatment system allows for service/replacement of the radiation sources in the fluid treatment zone during operation of the fluid treatment system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2006Publication date: December 3, 2009Applicant: Trojan Technologies Inc.Inventors: Jim Fraser, Michael Sasges
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Publication number: 20090267004Abstract: There is described an excimer radiation lamp assembly. The lamp assembly comprise a radiation emitting region and at least one substantially radiation opaque region. The radiation emitting region comprises a pair of dielectric elements disposed in a substantially coaxial arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2006Publication date: October 29, 2009Applicant: TROJAN TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Jim Fraser, Michael Sasges
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Publication number: 20090101835Abstract: There is described an excimer radiation lamp assembly. The lamp assembly comprises: an elongate member having an annular cross-section to define an elongate passageway aligned with a longitudinal axis of the lamp assembly; an electrode element in electrical connection with at least a portion of the elongate passageway; and a cooling element disposed in the elongate passageway, the cooling element being electrically isolated with respect to the electrode element.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2006Publication date: April 23, 2009Applicant: Trojan Technologies Inc.Inventors: Jim Fraser, Michael Sasges