Patents by Inventor Richard R. Masi

Richard R. Masi 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).

  • FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM FOR BIOMASS STORAGE
    Publication number: 20140090859
    Abstract: A biomass fire inside an installation is suppressed with dripping liquid nitrogen from over the biomass and injecting gaseous nitrogen underneath the biomass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2012
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: AIR LIQUIDE INDUSTRIAL U.S. LP
    Inventors: Richard A. SAUER, Richard R. MASI, Adam KEELING
  • Methods and systems for sanitizing or sterilizing a medical device using ultrasonic energy and liquid nitrogen
    Patent number: 8043557
    Abstract: A medical device is sterilized or sanitized by at least partially submerging it within liquid nitrogen and imparting ultrasonic energy to it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: American Air Liquide, Inc.
    Inventors: Sudhir R. Brahmbhatt, Richard R. Masi
  • Methods and Systems for Debonding an Undesirable Material from a Device Using Ultrasonic Energy and Liquid Nitrogen
    Publication number: 20090044828
    Abstract: An undesirable material is at least partially debonded from a surface of a device at least partially immersed in a vessel containing subcooled liquid nitrogen by applying ultrasound energy with a sonicating member to the device via the subcooled liquid nitrogen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2007
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventors: Sudhir R. Brahmbhatt, Richard R. Masi
  • Methods and Systems for Sanitizing or Sterilizing a Medical Device Using Ultrasonic Energy and Liquid Nitrogen
    Publication number: 20090047175
    Abstract: A medical device is sterilized or sanitized by at least partially submerging it within liquid nitrogen and imparting ultrasonic energy to it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2007
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventors: Sudhir R. BRAHMBHATT, Richard R. Masi
  • Burner with high-efficiency atomization
    Patent number: 6866504
    Abstract: A burner has a nozzle formed of generally concentric inner and outer pieces. The inner piece defines a fuel conduit, and the outer piece defines an annular gas conduit which tapers down towards the outlet end of the nozzle. The inner piece has a rounded edge near the outlet end. The inner piece is longitudinally translatable, within a limited range of movement, relative to the outer piece, and can be locked into a desired position. The nozzle promotes efficient mixing of fuel and air (or oxygen) outside the burner. The stream of air creates a partial vacuum in the vicinity of the outlet end, serving to draw fuel out of the fuel conduit. Longitudinal adjustment of the inner piece allows the shape of the flame to be optimized. The burner can be used with virtually any fuel that can be provided in fluid form, whether solid, liquid or gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Assignee: MG Industries
    Inventors: Richard R. Masi, Michael R. Thibou, Terry R. Schartel