Patents Assigned to ICA TriNova LLC
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Patent number: 11912568Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of producing a gas at a controlled rate, the methods comprising directing air through a layered bed to produce a gas. The layered bed comprises alternating layers of a layer of dry particles comprising a precursor and a layer of dry particles comprising a proton-generating species. The gas is produced at a rate that is controlled by controlling the presence or absence of air flowing though the layered bed, the amount of time the air flows through the layered bed, the total number of layers in the layered bed, the average thickness of each of the layers of dry particles comprising the precursor in the layered bed, the average thickness of each of the layers of dry particles comprising the proton-generating species in the layered bed, the temperature the method is performed at, or a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2019Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: ICA TriNova, LLCInventors: William Ernst, Thomas Isaac
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Patent number: 11518676Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of producing a gas at a variable rate, the methods comprising dynamically mixing dry particles comprising a precursor and dry particles comprising a proton-generating species to produce a gas and wherein the gas is produced at a rate that is varied by varying the amount of time the dry particles comprising the precursor and the dry particles comprising the proton-generating species are dynamically mixed, the rate at which the dry particles comprising the precursor and the dry particles comprising the proton-generating species are dynamically mixed, or a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2020Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: ICA TriNova LLCInventors: William Ernst, Thomas Isaac
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Patent number: 10850981Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of producing a gas at a variable rate, the methods comprising dynamically mixing dry particles comprising a precursor and dry particles comprising a proton-generating species to produce a gas and wherein the gas is produced at a rate that is varied by varying the amount of time the dry particles comprising the precursor and the dry particles comprising the proton-generating species are dynamically mixed, the rate at which the dry particles comprising the precursor and the dry particles comprising the proton-generating species are dynamically mixed, or a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2018Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: ICA TriNova, LLCInventors: William Ernst, Thomas Isaac
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Patent number: 10455844Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for treating an object with chlorine dioxide gas, comprising contacting the object with chlorine dioxide gas while exposing the object to less than 1000 lux of light. The disclosed method minimizes chlorine containing residue on the surface of the object. The object can be a raw agricultural commodity (RAC) such as a raw fruit or vegetable.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2018Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: ICA TRINOVA, LLCInventors: William Ernst, Joel Tenney
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Patent number: 9901105Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for treating an object with chlorine dioxide gas, comprising contacting the object with chlorine dioxide gas while exposing the object to less than 1000 lux of light. The disclosed method minimizes chlorine containing residue on the surface of the object. The object can be a raw agricultural commodity (RAC) such as a raw fruit or vegetable.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2016Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: ICA Trinova, LLCInventors: William Ernst, Joel Tenney
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Patent number: 9414611Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for treating an object with chlorine dioxide gas, comprising contacting the object with chlorine dioxide gas while exposing the object to less than 1000 lux of light. The disclosed method minimizes chlorine containing residue on the surface of the object. The object can be a raw agricultural commodity (RAC) such as a raw fruit or vegetable.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: ICA TRINOVA, LLCInventors: William Ernst, Joel Tenney
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Patent number: 9382116Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a mixture for producing chlorine dioxide gas provided in an enclosure comprising an impregnate comprising a chlorine dioxide precursor impregnated in a porous carrier and a proton-generating species, wherein the impregnate and proton-generating species are intermixed to produce a stable mixture and the mixture is provided in an enclosure. The present disclosure also relates to methods for producing chlorine dioxide gas.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2014Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: ICA Trinova, LLCInventors: Thomas L. Isaac, Joel D. Tenney
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Publication number: 20150173382Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for treating an object with chlorine dioxide gas, comprising contacting the object with chlorine dioxide gas while exposing the object to less than 1000 lux of light. The disclosed method minimizes chlorine containing residue on the surface of the object. The object can be a raw agricultural commodity (RAC) such as a raw fruit or vegetable.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2014Publication date: June 25, 2015Applicant: ICA TriNova, LLCInventors: William Ernst, Joel Tenney
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Publication number: 20140193522Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a mixture for producing chlorine dioxide gas provided in an enclosure comprising an impregnate comprising a chlorine dioxide precursor impregnated in a porous carrier and a proton-generating species, wherein the impregnate and proton-generating species are intermixed to produce a stable mixture and the mixture is provided in an enclosure. The present disclosure also relates to methods for producing chlorine dioxide gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: ICA TriNova, LLCInventors: Thomas L. Isaac, Joel D. Tenney
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Patent number: 8622209Abstract: A self-contained generator/fumigator and delivery system is described herein that provides for sealed containment to store, isolate and protect two or more solid and/or liquid reactants in separate chambers. Upon activation, the container facilitates robust mixing of the reactants, the containment thereof and allows the release of a pre-determined amount of gaseous products, e.g., chlorine dioxide, carbon dioxide and others, into a targeted volume of water, air or other solution.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2011Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: ICA Trinova, LLCInventors: Thomas L. Isaac, Joel Tenney
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Publication number: 20120312706Abstract: A self-contained generator/fumigator and delivery system is described herein that provides for sealed containment to store, isolate and protect two or more solid and/or liquid reactants in separate chambers. Upon activation, the container facilitates robust mixing of the reactants, the containment thereof and allows the release of a pre-determined amount of gaseous products, e.g., chlorine dioxide, carbon dioxide and others, into a targeted volume of water, air or other solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2011Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: ICA TRINOVA, LLCInventors: Thomas L. Isaac, Joel Tenney
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Patent number: 7922992Abstract: The invention is a method and composition for producing carbon dioxide that is based on the reaction or activation of at least one carbon-containing compound with protons. The carbon-containing compound can be in the form of a powder, an impregnated carrier (e.g. zeolite crystals) or an aqueous solution and is preferably selected from the group consisting of carbonates, bicarbonates or sesquicarbonates. The protons are preferably provided by a proton-generating species such as an acid or metal salt. The method and composition can further include a water-retaining substance and/or a chlorine dioxide-producing compound in accordance with the invention.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2002Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: ICA Trinova, LLCInventors: William Ernst, Joel Tenney, Tom Isaac
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Patent number: 7347994Abstract: The invention is a method for attracting mosquitoes by producing a volatilized acid by combining an acid precursor with water to produce the humidified vapor acid attractant, preferably hydrogen chloride. The humidified volatilized acid can be further combined with carbon dioxide, or carbon dioxide can be simultaneously produced to attract mosquitoes. The acid precursor can be a hydrate of ferric chloride, such as ferric chloride hexahydrate. The acid precursor can be impregnated in a carrier, and can be combined with water through exposure to water vapor in the atmosphere, the intentional addition of water, or water produced by a chemical reaction.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2003Date of Patent: March 25, 2008Assignee: ICA Trinova, LLCInventors: Joel Tenney, Tom Isaac, William Ernst
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Publication number: 20040126402Abstract: The invention is a method for attracting mosquitoes by producing a volatilized acid by combining an acid precursor with water to produce the humidified vapor acid attractant, preferably hydrogen chloride. The humidified volatilized acid can be further combined with carbon dioxide, or carbon dioxide can be simultaneously produced to attract mosquitoes. The acid precursor can be a hydrate of ferric chloride, such as ferric chloride hexahydrate. The acid precursor can be impregnated in a carrier, and can be combined with water through exposure to water vapor in the atmosphere, the intentional addition of water, or water produced by a chemical reaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2003Publication date: July 1, 2004Applicant: ICA TriNova LLCInventors: Joel Tenney, Tom Isaac, William Ernst
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Publication number: 20040051080Abstract: The invention is a method and composition for producing carbon dioxide that is based on the reaction or activation of at least one carbon-containing compound with protons. The carbon-containing compound can be in the form of a powder, an impregnated carrier (e.g. zeolite crystals) or an aqueous solution and is preferably selected from the group consisting of carbonates, bicarbonates or sesquicarbonates. The protons are preferably provided by a proton-generating species such as an acid or metal salt. The method and composition can further include a water-retaining substance and/or a chlorine dioxide-producing compound in accordance with the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2002Publication date: March 18, 2004Applicant: ICA TriNova, LLCInventors: William Ernst, Joel Tenney, Tom Isaac
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Patent number: 6423277Abstract: The present invention is a method and apparatus that uses microwave energy to produce highly active forms of oxidizing compounds that react with nitric oxide and other lower valence components in gaseous streams to form compounds that can be readily removed by conventional pollution abatement processes. An oxidation chamber is used to simultaneously expose the oxidizing compound to microwave energy and contact it with the gaseous stream. The present invention provides a reliable, cost effective means of oxidizing pollutants into forms that can be effectively removed using existing pollution abatement devices.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2000Date of Patent: July 23, 2002Assignee: ICA TriNova LLCInventors: Alan C. Gravitt, Thomas L. Isaac