Patents Examined by Adam W Bergfelder
  • Patent number: 9694342
    Abstract: A contactor for a heat and/or material exchange column includes an arrangement of two structured packings developing different geometric surface areas and having parallel principal directions. A heat exchange column, a floating structure including such a contactor, and the use of a column equipped with such a contactor are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: IFP ENERGIES NOUVELLES
    Inventors: Yacine Haroun, Pascal Alix, Manel Fourati
  • Patent number: 9657693
    Abstract: An annular adsorber element may be used in conjunction with a fresh air system of an internal combustion engine for adsorbing particles such as hydrocarbons. The annular adsorber element may include a support structure and an adsorber material. The support structure may be injection molded onto the adsorber material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Mahle International GmbH
    Inventors: Bashkim Berisha, Stefan Biba, Hendrik Von Merkatz, Birgit Renz
  • Patent number: 9643122
    Abstract: A device and method for separating off carbon dioxide is provided, including an absorption unit, desorption unit assigned thereto and a separation unit for separating off salts from a scrubbing solution. The absorption and desorption units are connected to each other via a first conduit for a regenerated scrubbing solution and a second conduit for a loaded scrubbing solution. The separation unit includes a crystallizer for forming salt crystals and a first separator unit on the downstream side for separating off salt crystals. A separation unit is provided for separating off salts from a scrubbing solution, having a crystallizer and a first separator unit downstream thereof. The crystallizer has a crystallization chamber for forming salt crystals and a countercurrent classifier for separating salt crystals according to particle size. A first branch conduit is connected to the crystallization chamber, which opens out into the countercurrent classifier via a second separator unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Rainald Forbert, Stefan Hauke, Ralph Joh, Markus Kinzl, Rudiger Schneider
  • Patent number: 9597625
    Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing an antibacterial filter including copper-based compound particles. The method comprises the steps of preparing a porous medium containing minute pores allowing a fluid to pass therethrough and coating copper sulfide particles on inner surfaces of the minute pores of the porous medium. The sulfur compound particles have a chemical structure of CuxSy (wherein x/y=0.8 to 1.5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: BS SUPPORT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seung Woo Baek, Mun Sun Kim
  • Patent number: 9592478
    Abstract: A liquid aerator includes a porous diffuser; a stem connected to the porous diffuser; and a manual air pump accepting an end of the stem, the manual air pump configured such that the aerator can be set onto a supporting structure with the stem and the porous diffuser extending upwardly from the manual air pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Inventor: Robert W. Connors
  • Patent number: 9586174
    Abstract: An absorption column 1 for separating CO2 and a second acid gas from a gas stream, the column comprising a first and second section (4, 5) for the absorption of CO2 and the second acid gas; a solvent inlet in the second section for the addition of liquid stream 3 including an absorbent liquid for CO2 and the second acid gas; a gas inlet (21) in the first section for the addition of a gas stream (2) containing CO2 and the second acid gas; a gas outlet (15) in the second section of the column; a first solvent outlet (22) for the removal of at least a portion of the solvent (6) from the second section of the column and a second solvent outlet (23) for solvent stream (11) from the first section of the column; and a liquid flow distributor arrangement (8) to allow a portion of the solvent to flow from the second section of the column to the first section. A method of operating the apparatus and method of solvent extraction is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
    Inventors: Erik Everhardus Bernardus Meuleman, Graeme Puxty, Paul Feron
  • Patent number: 9587893
    Abstract: A system and a method for promoting improved air flow through a cooling tower and reduced inner air pressure losses caused by rain in the rain zone of a cooling tower. Aerodynamic modules are mounted on the lower edge of the cooling tower shell in order to deflect the downward-flowing air about the lower edge of the tower shell and into the rain zone. The aerodynamic modules can be modularly mounted, can be replaced, and do not affect the statics of the tower shell. Aerodynamic modules can also be built on the base area to deflect the incoming air over any obstacles. Troughs or dripping elements can also promote flow by reducing the rain falling in an outer area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Inventors: Pery Bogh, Peter Graf, Klemens Fisch
  • Patent number: 9561458
    Abstract: Provided is an antibacterial filter including a copper-based compound that is relatively inexpensive, easy to process, non-toxic and excellent in antibacterial and deodorizing activities. The filter comprises: a porous medium containing minute pores available for a fluid to pass through; and copper sulfide applied on the surface of the porous medium by coating or dispersed in the porous medium, the sulfur compound having a chemical structure of CuxMy (where M is any one selected from Group 15 to 17 elements of the periodic table; and x/y=0.8 to 1.5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: BS SUPPORT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seung Woo Baek, Mun Sun Kim
  • Patent number: 9561480
    Abstract: An aeration element for gasification or aeration of liquids includes an essentially flattened, rigid support element having a substantially oval cross-section and corrugated outer surfaces, the corrugated outer surfaces including ridges defining grooves therebetween; a threaded opening for receiving a cooperating fitting for connection to an air supply; and a flexible membrane of elastomeric material disposed around the support element. An assembly bracket includes upper and portions that can be cooperatingly attached to one another about the aeration element for securing the aeration element to a floor of a tank or pool. The assembly bracket includes through-going passages for enabling water to circulate around the bracket and reduce buoyancy of the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Inventor: Claudius Jaeger
  • Patent number: 9533311
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for removing mercury from an incoming gas stream contaminated with mercury so as to deliver an outgoing gas stream free of the removed mercury introduces ozone into the gas stream to deposit mercury carried by the gas stream on separator elements so as to remove the deposited mercury from the gas stream. The deposited mercury is washed off of the separator elements, and the removed mercury is collected for further processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Inventors: Isaac Ray, Boris Altshuler
  • Patent number: 9504935
    Abstract: A process and apparatus for treatment of volatile organic compounds and the process comprises an untreated airflow dew point temperature sensing step of sensing a dew point temperature of the untreated airflow as a reference temperature, a humidification and condensation processing step of spraying water mist all over the exhaust gas flow and condensing the exhaust gas flow into condensate contained the volatile organic compounds, a treated exhaust gas flow dew point temperature sensing step of sensing a dew point temperature of the treated exhaust gas flow after the humidification and condensation processing step, a collection step of collecting dropped condensate from the humidification and condensation processing step and then transporting the dropped condensate back to the humidification and condensation processing step for circulation spray, and a control step of controlling the dew point temperature of the treated exhaust gas flow to be close to the reference temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Cheng Yuan Environmental Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yi-Cheng Lin
  • Patent number: 9504968
    Abstract: The present invention provides a foamed-water generating aerator which is capable of generating good-quality foamed water containing fine, homogeneously distributed air bubbles. The foamed-water generating aerator (100) is fitted to a water discharge pipe to turn water being discharged into foamed water. A circumferential water flow curtain forming portion (110) includes a gap (111), through which water flows, and forms a three-dimensional circulating water flow curtain (112) in which an accelerated water-flow issuing downstream from the gap (111) is continuous in the circumferential direction. An air cavity (120) is provided at some intermediate point in a water-flow path as a place for forming the circulating water flow curtain (112) and sustains an air-filled condition even when a water-flow of the circulating water flow curtain enters therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Inventor: Masaaki Takano
  • Patent number: 9499421
    Abstract: A method for removing chloride from samples containing volatile organic carbon, wherein a chloride containing sample is mixed with a difficulty volatile acid, wherein hydrochloric acid gas arises, which is present in dissolved form in a sample-acid mixture and then the hydrochloric acid gas is purged by a carrier gas from the sample-acid mixture, wherein the hydrochloric acid gas is removed from the carrier gas following the purging and the carrier gas is fed back to the sample-acid mixture. In order during the hydrochloric acid purging largely to suppress the driving out of easily volatile organic compounds, the sample-acid mixture has a temperature of approximately 3° C. to 30° C., wherein, following the purging from the sample-acid mixture, the hydrochloric acid gas is removed from the carrier gas by absorption with water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Endress+Hauser Conducta GmbH+Co. KG
    Inventors: Ulrich Kathe, Andrea Gross, Anja Gerlinger
  • Patent number: 9493371
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for a barge having an aeration system incorporated therein. A floatatable barge unit containing multiple built-in aerators wherein the barge has a ballast system which makes its draft variable. The unit is designed to draw fluid water from virtually any depth below the barge. Incorporated at various locations in the barge is an aeration system that includes aerators having a concave surface at the top of a fluid intake chamber for diverting aerated fluid away from the enclosure of the aerator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Inventor: Thomas R. McGuffin
  • Patent number: 9474998
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for integrating carbon dioxide capture and desalination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Industry-University Cooperation Foundation Hanyang University Erica Campus
    Inventors: Sung Mo Koo, Sung Min Shim, Sang Jin Lee
  • Patent number: 9475716
    Abstract: Liquid treatment systems, components of liquid treatment systems, and methods of treating liquids are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Inventor: Christopher Scott Keever
  • Patent number: 9475065
    Abstract: A device for purifying air from non-desired gases and particles, in the case of nuclear power plants from radiating particles and gaseous iodine, and for extermination of microorganisms and removal from the air. The device includes a purifying chamber through which the air to be purified is arranged to flow. In the structurally grounded purifying chamber ionized air (1) is led to a water dust or vapor which can be oxidized with hydrogen peroxide (6) and by increasing the voltage level of the ionization to produce ozone and to be led further to high voltage operated ion blast tips (8) producing a continuous ion jet, which is directed onto collecting surfaces (9) and taking with it droplets, particulate materials and gaseous components connected to them. The volume of the air to be purified determines the shape and volume of the purifying device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: AAVI TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
    Inventor: Veikko Ilmari Ilmasti
  • Patent number: 9451840
    Abstract: A novelty device for generating bubbles is disclosed. Disclosed is a bubble generation drinking cup that includes a vacuum cavity within a cup sidewall, where the vacuum cavity is partially filled with one or more fluid. The fluid generates bubbles continuously in response to a temperature differential within the vacuum cavity, brought on by a cold or hot liquid being present in the cup. A vial bubble generation ornament is disclosed that includes a tubular vial enclosing a vacuum cavity and a bubble generation capsule. The vacuum cavity is partially filled with a fluid. The bubble generation capsule generates bubbles in response to receiving sunlight. A bubble generation panel is disclosed that includes a vacuum cavity enclosed between two glass panes. The vacuum cavity includes a fluid which generates bubbles in response to receiving heat. The bubbles and fluid in the vacuum cavity create a visually appealing novelty device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Inventor: Jonas Richert
  • Patent number: 9446346
    Abstract: There is provided an acidic gas absorbing agent that is large in absorption amount and high in absorption rate of an acidic gas per unit volume and can prevent the diffusion of ingredients of the absorbing agent. The acidic gas absorbing agent includes an amino acid salt of formula 1 or formula 2 and an amine compound of formula 3. wherein COOMe represents a carboxylate group; Me represents an alkali metal. R1 and R2 represent an C1-4 alkylene chain; R3 represents a cycloalkyl group; R4 represents a hydrogen atom or an C1-4 alkyl group; and R5 represents a hydroxyalkyl group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA
    Inventors: Shinji Murai, Yasuhiro Kato, Takehiko Muramatsu, Satoshi Saito
  • Patent number: 9440216
    Abstract: Mass transfer packing with a minimal surface or a triply periodic minimal surface which enables significantly improved performance for separation and mixing applications particularly with respect to distillation, liquid-liquid contacting, and heat exchange applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: GEOSEPAA LLC
    Inventor: Robert C. Ryan