Abstract: A web or film is electrostatically charged by sequentially subjecting the web or film to a series of electric fields such that adjacent electric fields have substantially opposite polarities. Both a method and apparatus are disclosed for charging the web or film.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 28, 1995
Date of Patent:
November 11, 1997
Assignee:
The University of Tennessee Research Corporation
Abstract: Method and apparatus for igniting an air/fuel spray (26) comprised of fuel droplets. The apparatus includes a coherent optical source (12) for introducing at least one pulse of coherent radiation into the air/fuel spray. The pulse generates free electrons and initiates a development of a plasma within the air/fuel spray. The coherent source maintains the pulse of coherent radiation and pumps the developing plasma to higher energies. The pulse is terminated at a time after the plasma has reached a predetermined energy and before ignition of the air/fuel spray. The non-linear ignition system of the invention employs a gas/vapor interface region at a fuel droplet surface and an electric field that extends from and exists outside of a fuel droplet. Free electrons are accelerated to higher energies by the electric field surrounding the fuel droplet. The accelerated electrons initiate a breakdown near adjacent fuel droplets and the liberation of further free electrons.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 31, 1995
Date of Patent:
October 7, 1997
Assignee:
University of Tennessee Research Corporation
Abstract: Method and apparatus for covering a free-standing body with a uniform glow discharge plasma, particularly at atmospheric pressure. The method may be used to provide a body coated with such a plasma, and also to treat a workpiece.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 6, 1994
Date of Patent:
September 23, 1997
Assignee:
University of Tennessee Research Corporation
Abstract: There is disclosed structured lipid containing either a gamma-linolenic acid or a dihomogamma-linolenic acid residue, together with an n-3 fatty acid residue and a medium chain fatty acid residue on the same glycerol backbone. This structured lipid is particularly well adapted to the treatment of disease or stress states. The gamma-linolenic or dihomogamma-linolenic acid residues modify the prostanoid synthesis pathway, reducing the level of series "2" prostanoids and elevating the levels of series "1" and "3" prostanoids. The n-3 fatty acid residue enhances the level of series "1" prostanoids as well as increases the production of series "3" prostanoids. The medium chain fatty acid residues enhances the absorption of the structured lipid. There is also disclosed enteral and parenteral diets as well as nutritional supplements containing the structured lipids of the invention.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 30, 1995
Date of Patent:
August 26, 1997
Assignees:
Abbott Laboratories, New England Deaconess Hospital, University of Tennessee Research Corporation
Inventors:
Stephen Joseph DeMichele, Michael Donald Karlstad, Bruce Ryan Bistrian, Edward Anthony Mascioli
Abstract: This invention relates to an improved coal injection and coal feed system for use with a coal-fired firetube boiler. More specifically, the coal injection system of the present invention comprises an educator and a coal delivery tube. The coal feed system of the present invention comprises a coal hopper, gyratable bin, gyration device, discharge plenum and feed conveyor.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 21, 1995
Date of Patent:
May 20, 1997
Assignee:
The University of Tennessee Research Corporation
Abstract: New strains of microorganisms which posses the dual capabilities for growth on surfactants and degradation of polychlorinated biphenyls are used in combination with soil washing for PCB bioremediation. Soil to be treated is washed with a surfactant to solubilize the generally hydrophobic contaminants. The surfactant solution is then treated in a bioreactor with the microorganisms. As the surfactant is degraded, the residual desolubilized contaminants are adsorbed onto an inert substrate, which is removed from the effluent and can be recycled to the bioreactor.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 6, 1995
Date of Patent:
April 8, 1997
Assignee:
University of Tennessee Research Corporation
Inventors:
Curtis A. Lajoie, Alice C. Layton, Gary S. Sayler
Abstract: A method of synthesis of the four optically active stereoisomers of calanolide A and B which produces the compounds in high yields and in a high degree of purity.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 27, 1995
Date of Patent:
March 4, 1997
Assignee:
The University of Tennessee Research Corporation
Inventors:
David C. Baker, Prashant P. Deshtande, Shijia Yan, Frank Tagliaferri, Samuel F. Victory
Abstract: Apparatus for igniting an air/fuel spray (26) comprised of fuel droplets. The apparatus includes a coherent optical source (12) for introducing at least one pulse of coherent radiation into the air/fuel spray. The pulse generates free electrons and initiates a development of a plasma within the air/fuel spray. The coherent source maintains the pulse of coherent radiation and pumps the developing plasma to higher energies. The pulse is terminated at a time after the plasma has reached a predetermined energy and before ignition of the air/fuel spray. The non-linear ignition system of the invention employs a gas/vapor interface region at a fuel droplet surface and an electric field that extends from and exists outside of a fuel droplet. Free electrons are accelerated to higher energies by the electric field surrounding the fuel droplet. The accelerated electrons initiate a breakdown near adjacent fuel droplets and the liberation of further free electrons.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 31, 1995
Date of Patent:
February 4, 1997
Assignee:
University of Tennessee Research Corporation
Abstract: A method for post-treating a laminated precursor nonwoven web which includes layers of thermoplastic man-made fibers and at least one layer of cellulose-based staple natural fibers, including consolidating the web laterally and thereby reducing the maximum pore size measure of the web. The precursor web and the resultant consolidated nonwoven web are also disclosed, as is utilization of the product web in medical uses.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 22, 1995
Date of Patent:
February 4, 1997
Assignee:
The University of Tennessee Research Corporation
Inventors:
Charles B. Hassenboehler, Jr., Larry C. Wadsworth
Abstract: A silver staining method is provided for staining an organic molecule capable of binding silver. An improved image is developed and visualized. A kit useful in practicing the method is described. A permanent record of the image of the profile of the stained molecules is obtained.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 9, 1994
Date of Patent:
October 22, 1996
Assignee:
The University of Tennessee Research Corporation
Inventors:
Gustavo Caetano-Anolles, Brant J. Bassam, Peter M. Gresshoff
Abstract: An ion exchange resin for extracting metal ions from a liquid waste stream. An ion exchange resin is prepared by copolymerizing a vinylidene diphosphonic acid with styrene, acrylonitrile and divinylbenzene.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 25, 1995
Date of Patent:
July 23, 1996
Assignees:
University of Tennessee Research Corporation, Arch Development Corporation
Inventors:
E. Philip Horwitz, Spiro D. Alexandratos, Ralph C. Gatrone, Ronato Chiarizia
Abstract: Method and apparatus for igniting an air/fuel spray (26) comprised of fuel droplets. The apparatus includes a coherent optical source (12) for introducing at least one pulse of coherent radiation into the air/fuel spray. The pulse generates free electrons and initiates a development of a plasma within the air/fuel spray. The coherent source maintains the pulse of coherent radiation and pumps the developing plasma to higher energies. The pulse is terminated at a time after the plasma has reached a predetermined energy and before ignition of the air/fuel spray. The non-linear ignition system of the invention employs a gas/vapor interface region at a fuel droplet surface and an electric field that extends from and exists outside of a fuel droplet. Free electrons are accelerated to higher energies by the electric field surrounding the fuel droplet. The accelerated electrons initiate a breakdown near adjacent fuel droplets and the liberation of further free electrons.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 31, 1995
Date of Patent:
June 11, 1996
Assignee:
University of Tennessee Research Corporation
Abstract: Method for igniting an air/fuel spray (26) comprised of fuel droplets including a coherent optical source (12) for introducing at least one pulse of coherent radiation into the air/fuel spray. The pulse generates free electrons and initiates a development of a plasma within the air/fuel spray. The coherent source maintains the pulse of coherent radiation and pumps the developing plasma to higher energies. The pulse is terminated at a time after the plasma has reached a predetermined energy and before ignition of the air/fuel spray. The non-linear ignition system of the invention employs a gas/vapor interface region at a fuel droplet surface and an electric field that extends from and exists outside of a fuel droplet. Free electrons are accelerated to higher energies by the electric field surrounding the fuel droplet. The accelerated electrons initiate a breakdown near adjacent fuel droplets and the liberation of further free electrons.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 31, 1995
Date of Patent:
March 12, 1996
Assignee:
University of Tennessee Research Corporation
Abstract: A method for visualizing nucleic acids in a polyacrylamide gel. The method comprises fixing the nucleic acids with 10% acetic acid for about 20 minutes, washing the gel multiple times with water for about 2 minutes, impregnating the gel with silver nitrate at a concentration of about 1.0 g/l and about 1.5 ml/l of 37% formaldehyde for about 30 minutes, developing the gel with sodium carbonate at a concentration of about 30 g/l, 1.5 ml/l of 37% formaldehyde and sodium thiosulfate pentahydrate at a concentration of about 2.0 mg/l for between about 2 minutes and about 5 minutes, and then stopping the development of the gel by treatment with 10% acetic acid for about 5 minutes.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 8, 1994
Date of Patent:
February 20, 1996
Assignee:
University of Tennessee Research Corporation
Inventors:
Gustavo Caetano-Anolles, Brant J. Bassam, Peter M. Gresshoff
Abstract: A consolidated non-woven web made by post-treating a precursor nonwoven web including consolidating the web laterally by drawing, thereby reducing the maximum pore size measure of the web and improving the filtration efficiency of the web, and subjecting the consolidated web to an electrostatic field to further enhance filtration efficiency.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 28, 1992
Date of Patent:
January 23, 1996
Assignee:
The University of Tennessee Research Corporation
Inventors:
Charles B. Hassenboehler, Jr., Larry B. Wadsworth
Abstract: Method and apparatus for igniting an air/fuel spray (26) comprised of fuel droplets. The apparatus includes a coherent optical source (12) for introducing at least one pulse of coherent radiation into the air/fuel spray. The pulse generates free electrons and initiates a development of a plasma within the air/fuel spray. The coherent source maintains the pulse of coherent radiation and pumps the developing plasma to higher energies. The pulse is terminated at a time after the plasma has reached a predetermined energy and before ignition of the air/fuel spray. The non-linear ignition system of the invention employs a gas/vapor interface region at a fuel droplet surface and an electric field that extends from and exists outside of a fuel droplet. Free electrons are accelerated to higher energies by the electric field surrounding the fuel droplet. The accelerated electrons initiate a breakdown near adjacent fuel droplets and the liberation of further free electrons.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 11, 1994
Date of Patent:
January 23, 1996
Assignee:
University of Tennessee Research Corporation
Abstract: A method for the treatment of the symptoms of fescue toxicosis in mammals comprising injecting a subject mammal with a vaccine which includes from about 5 .mu.g to about 1 mg of a protein-alkaloid conjugate per mL of a physiologically acceptable carrier. There is also provided a vaccine for the treatment of the symptoms of fescue toxicosis and a compound for preparing that vaccine.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 3, 1994
Date of Patent:
November 21, 1995
Assignee:
The University of Tennessee Research Corporation
Inventors:
Bradford B. Reddick, Kimberly D. Gwinn, Jack W. Oliver
Abstract: Polymer materials such as film and fabrics, woven, non-woven and meltblown, may be non-destructively surface treated to improve water wettability by exposure to a glow discharge plasma sustained at substantially atmospheric pressure in a modified gas atmosphere comprising helium or argon.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 28, 1993
Date of Patent:
October 10, 1995
Assignee:
The University of Tennessee Research Corporation
Abstract: An ion exchange resin for extracting metal ions from a liquid waste stream. An ion exchange resin is prepared by copolymerizing a vinylidene diphosphonic acid with styrene, acrylonitrile and divinylbenzene.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 21, 1994
Date of Patent:
September 12, 1995
Assignees:
Arch Development Corp., University of Tennessee Research Corporation
Inventors:
E. Philip Horwitz, Spiro D. Alexandratos, Ralph C. Gatrone, Ronato Chiarizia
Abstract: A method for post-treating a precursor nonwoven web including consolidating the web laterally and thereby reducing the maximum pore size measure of the web. The resultant nonwoven web is also disclosed as is utilization of the product web as a filter.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 4, 1994
Date of Patent:
April 16, 1996
Assignee:
The University of Tennessee Research Corporation
Inventors:
Charles B. Hassenboehler, Jr., Larry C. Wadsworth