Patents Assigned to Multisorb Technologies
  • Acid-gas absorbing tablet and method of use
    Publication number: 20060257478
    Abstract: An acid-gas absorbing tablet including in relatively sufficient proportions an adsorbent which may be activated carbon or silica gel or a mixture thereof, potassium carbonate, polyvinylpyrrolidinone, and potassium bicarbonate. A method of absorbing acid gases from a confined environment utilizing the above tablet by inserting it into the confined environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Applicant: Multisorb Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley Miller, Louis Patrone, Patricia Ziarniak
  • Acid-gas absorbing tablet and method of use
    Publication number: 20060257477
    Abstract: An acid-gas absorbing tablet including in relatively sufficient proportions an adsorbent which may be activated carbon or silica gel or a mixture thereof, potassium carbonate, polyvinylpyrrolidinone, and potassium bicarbonate. A method of absorbing acid gases from a confined environment utilizing the above tablet by inserting it into the confined environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Applicants: Multisorb Technologies, Inc., Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley Miller, Louis Patrone, Patricia Ziarniak
  • Oxygen-absorbing compositions and method
    Patent number: 7125498
    Abstract: An oxygen-absorbing composition including iron and a soluble tartrate. A method of absorbing oxygen from a closed environment including the steps of providing an oxygen-absorbing composition containing iron and a tartrate, injecting water into the composition, and placing the composition into the closed environment. An oxygen-absorbing packet containing iron and a tartrate. All of the foregoing-mentioned compositions preferably include an electrolyte. The tartrates may be selected from the group which may include sodium acid tartrate, potassium acid tartrate, potassium sodium tartrate tetrahydrate and sodium tartrate dihydrate, but are not limited thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Multisorb Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: George E. McKedy
  • Acid-gas absorbing tablet and method of use
    Patent number: 7083804
    Abstract: An acid-gas absorbing tablet including in relatively sufficient proportions an adsorbent which may be activated carbon or silica gel or a mixture thereof, potassium carbonate, polyvinylpyrrolidinone, and potassium bicarbonate. A method of absorbing acid gases from a confined environment utilizing the above tablet by inserting it into the confined environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignees: Multisorb Technologies, Inc., Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley B. Miller, III, Louis Patrone, Patricia A. Ziarniak
  • Container and sorbent combination
    Publication number: 20060032851
    Abstract: A combination of a container body, an opening in said container body, an inner wall on said container body, a basket, a plurality of fingers on said basket engaging said inner wall, and a sorbent body in said basket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2005
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Applicant: Multisorb Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Hurley, Thomas Powers
  • Oxygen-absorbing composition
    Publication number: 20050205841
    Abstract: An oxygen-absorbing composition for use as a component of a plastic packaging material that includes in relatively sufficient proportions iron, acidifier, and electrolyte.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Applicant: Multisorb Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: George McKedy
  • Sorbent capsule
    Patent number: 6929682
    Abstract: An adsorbent capsule including a core of pressed adsorbent material having a water-insoluble binder, and a water-vapor or permeable coating of water-based resin, namely, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: Multisorb Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Hurley, Keith W. Ware, Jr.
  • Oxygen-absorbing composition
    Patent number: 6899822
    Abstract: An oxygen-absorbing composition for use as a component of a plastic packaging material which includes in relatively sufficient proportions iron, acidifier and electrolyte.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: Multisorb Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: George E. McKedy
  • Pressed adsorbent and method of fabrication thereof
    Patent number: 6887924
    Abstract: An adsorbent form consisting of a pressed blend of powdered adsorbent and powdered resin. A method of fabricating a pressed adsorbent form consisting of the steps of forming a blend of powdered adsorbent and powdered resin, and compressing said blend to form a self-sustaining form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: Multisorb Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: George E. McKedy, Louis Patrone, Thomas H. Powers, Paul A. Riemenschneider
  • Pressed adsorbent and method of fabrication thereof
    Publication number: 20050065245
    Abstract: An adsorbent form consisting of a pressed blend of powdered adsorbent and powdered resin. A method of fabricating a pressed adsorbent form consisting of the steps of forming a blend of powdered adsorbent and powdered resin and compressing said blend to form a self-sustaining form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Applicant: Multisorb Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: George McKedy, Louis Patrone, Thomas Powers, Paul Riemenschneider
  • Absorbent mixture and product
    Publication number: 20040209980
    Abstract: An absorbent mixture consisting of an absorbent such as sodium or potassium polyacrylate, a fluent wax and a channeling agent. A product consisting of a porous member containing a mixture including an absorbent such as sodium or potassium polyacrylate, a fluent wax and a channeling agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2004
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Applicant: Multisorb Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Louis Patrone, Paul A. Riemenschneider
  • Absorbent mixture and product
    Patent number: 6787489
    Abstract: An absorbent mixture consisting of an absorbent such as sodium or potassium polyacrylate, a fluent wax and a channeling agent. A product consisting of a porous member containing a mixture including an absorbent such as sodium or potassium polyacrylate, a fluent wax and a channeling agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Multisorb Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Louis Patrone, Paul A. Riemenschneider
  • Composition for absorbing oxygen in an oxygen/carbon dioxide environment
    Publication number: 20040087442
    Abstract: A composition for absorbing oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide in a high moisture environment including by weight an iron-based component for absorbing oxygen in an amount of between about 15% and 60%, a carbon dioxide releasing component for releasing carbon dioxide in an amount of between about 8% and 50%, an acidifying component for providing acid for activating the carbon dioxide releasing component, and a dry water-attracting component for preventing premature activation of the iron-based component and carbon dioxide releasing component and for attracting water from a high moisture environment to thereby supply water for activating the acidifying component and the iron-based component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Applicant: Multisorb Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John S. Cullen, George E. McKedy
  • Self-retaining adsorbent unit
    Patent number: 6689198
    Abstract: An adsorbent unit including first and second porous containers, adsorbent in the first and second porous containers, a first and second end on each of the first and second containers, a yoke connecting the first ends, spaced first apertures in the yoke, a severance in the yoke extending between and in communication with the first apertures, a tab on each of the second ends of the first and second porous containers, and a second aperture in each of the tabs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: Multisorb Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel A. Incorvia, Peter R. Millen, Leo J. Schwartz
  • Composition for absorbing oxygen in an oxygen/carbon dioxide environment
    Patent number: 6667273
    Abstract: A composition for absorbing oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide in a high moisture environment including by weight an iron-based component for absorbing oxygen in an amount of between about 15% and 60%, a carbon dioxide releasing component for releasing carbon dioxide in an amount of between about 8% and 50%, an acidifying component for providing acid for activating the carbon dioxide releasing component, and a dry water-attracting component for preventing premature activation of the iron-based component and carbon dioxide releasing component and for attracting water from a high moisture environment to thereby supply water for activating the acidifying component and the iron-based component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Multisorb Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John S. Cullen, George E. McKedy
  • Adsorbent compositions
    Patent number: 6652775
    Abstract: A water vapor adsorption and water retaining composition containing particulate calcium chloride and particulate vermiculite in a flexible container having a side of spun-bonded polyethylene heat sealed to a side of extrusion coated polyethylene on polyester. The foregoing composition can also contain clay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: Multisorb Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: David S. Payne, Thomas H. Powers
  • Adsorbent compositions
    Patent number: 6649086
    Abstract: A water vapor adsorption and water retaining composition containing particulate calcium chloride and particulate vermiculite in a flexible container having a side of spun-bonded polyethylene heat sealed to a side of extrusion coated polyethylene on polyester. The foregoing composition can also contain clay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Multisorb Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: David S. Payne, Thomas H. Powers
  • Self-retaining elongated adsorbent unit
    Patent number: 6640582
    Abstract: A self-retaining adsorbent unit for use in combination with an elongated refrigerant-containing housing includes an elongated adsorbent-carrying porous fabric casing with adsorbent disposed therein. A retaining tab is formed at one end of the casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: Multisorb Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel A. Incorvia, Peter R. Millen
  • Elongated adsorbent unit with external fluid communication channels
    Patent number: 6589320
    Abstract: An elongated adsorbent unit for use in combination with an elongated refrigerant-containing housing includes a housing having first and second ends, and an interior and an exterior. Adsorbent is compacted in the interior of the housing. First and second porous end members are secured to the first and second ends of the housing, respectively. One or more fluid communication channels extend along the exterior of the housing between the first and second ends of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: Multisorb Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel A. Incorvia, Rodney L. Dobson, Leo J. Schwartz
  • Container with integral material-treating container and method of fabrication thereof
    Patent number: 6571942
    Abstract: A container including a body, a top portion and a bottom portion on the body, a first wall on the body, a material-treating container, a second wall on the material-treating container, a material-treating substance in the material-treating container, a permeable cover on the material-treating container, and the second wall being positioned coextensively within the first wall with the material-treating container in hermetic sealing relationship with the bottom portion of the first wall and with the permeable cover within the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Assignee: Multisorb Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul A. Riemenschneider, James V. Renda