Patents by Inventor Michael Bacik

Michael Bacik 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).

  • Process for reducing the temperature of an effluent stream flowing out of a sterilization chamber
    Patent number: 9671167
    Abstract: This invention relates to a process for reducing the temperature of an effluent stream flowing out of a sterilization chamber. The process involves the use of a mixing tank and heat exchangers which provide for cooling the effluent to a temperature required by local drain or sewer requirements (e.g., below about 60° C.) while saving on the amount of cooling water needed to cool the effluent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: American Sterilizer Company
    Inventors: Michael Bacik, Shadruz Daraie, Peter J. Buczynski
  • PROCESS FOR REDUCING THE TEMPERATURE OF AN EFFLUENT STREAM FLOWING OUT OF A STERILIZATION CHAMBER
    Publication number: 20170138669
    Abstract: This invention relates to a process for reducing the temperature of an effluent stream flowing out of a sterilization chamber. The process involves the use of a mixing tank and heat exchangers which provide for cooling the effluent to a temperature required by local drain or sewer requirements (e.g., below about 60° C.) while saving on the amount of cooling water needed to cool the effluent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Bacik, Shadruz Daraie, Peter J. Buczynski
  • APPARATUS FOR VAPORIZING A STERILANT FLUID USING MICROWAVE ENERGY
    Publication number: 20070274878
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for vaporizing a sterilant fluid using microwave energy. A sterilant fluid is atomized to produce a spray, mist or fog of sterilant fluid. The atomized sterilant fluid is then exposed to microwave energy produced by a microwave generator. Molecules of at least one chemical component of the sterilant fluid rotate in response to exposure to the microwave energy, thereby vaporizing the sterilant fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Inventors: Stanley Voyten, Michael Bacik, Peter Adams, Michael Centanni
  • Method and apparatus for vaporizing a sterilant fluid using microwave energy
    Publication number: 20050260096
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for vaporizing a sterilant fluid using microwave energy. A sterilant fluid is atomized to produce a spray, mist or fog of sterilant fluid. The atomized sterilant fluid is then exposed to microwave energy produced by a microwave generator. Molecules of at least one chemical component of the sterilant fluid rotate in response to exposure to the microwave energy, thereby vaporizing the sterilant fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: Stanley Voyten, Michael Bacik, Peter Adams, Michael Centanni
  • System and method for increasing concentration of sterilant in region
    Publication number: 20050084431
    Abstract: A vapor decontamination system for decontaminating a defined region. The system is comprised of a chamber defining a region, and a generator for generating vaporized hydrogen peroxide from a solution of hydrogen peroxide and water. A closed loop circulating system is provided for supplying the vaporized hydrogen peroxide to the region. A destroyer within the closed loop circulating system breaks down the vaporized hydrogen peroxide. A bypass conduit is provided to bypass the destroyer. A controller causes vaporized hydrogen peroxide from the generator to bypass the destroyer during a predetermined phase of operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2003
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Inventors: Aaron Hill, Michael Bacik