Patents by Inventor Xiaoxi Wu
Xiaoxi Wu 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).
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Patent number: 11932553Abstract: Condensable metal halide materials, such as but not limited to tungsten hexachloride and tungsten pentachloride can be used deposit films metal or metal containing films in a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or atomic layer deposition process. Described herein are high purity tungsten hexachloride and tungsten pentachloride systems and methods to purify tungsten hexachloride and tungsten pentachloride raw materials. There is provided a purified tungsten hexachloride and tungsten pentachloride containing less than 10 ppm, preferably less than 5 ppm, more preferably less than 1 ppm, and most preferably less than 0.5 ppm of iron and/or molybdenum; and less than 10 ppm, preferably less than 5 ppm of all other trace metals combined including but not limited to aluminum, potassium and sodium.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2019Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Versum Materials US, LLCInventors: Xiaoxi Wu, Sergei V. Ivanov, Neil Osterwalder
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Publication number: 20200189928Abstract: Condensable metal halide materials, such as but not limited to tungsten hexachloride and tungsten pentachloride can be used deposit films metal or metal containing films in a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or atomic layer deposition process. Described herein are high purity tungsten hexachloride and tungsten pentachloride systems and methods to purify tungsten hexachloride and tungsten pentachloride raw materials. There is provided a purified tungsten hexachloride and tungsten pentachloride containing less than 10 ppm, preferably less than 5 ppm, more preferably less than 1 ppm, and most preferably less than 0.5 ppm of iron and/or molybdenum; and less than 10 ppm, preferably less than 5 ppm of all other trace metals combined including but not limited to aluminum, potassium and sodium.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2019Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: Versum Materials US, LLCInventors: Xiaoxi Wu, Sergei V. Ivanov, Neil Osterwalder
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Publication number: 20190024029Abstract: Certain embodiments and aspects relate to a photobioreactor including encapsulating photobioreactor units (EPU) within which a liquid medium and a gas are encapsulated. The liquid medium comprises at least one species of phototrophic or mixotrophic organism therein. The gas comprises a high concentration of carbon dioxide. Certain methods of using the EPUs for algal biomass production use automated function units.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventor: Xiaoxi Wu
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Patent number: 10125340Abstract: Certain embodiments and aspects relate to a photobioreactor including encapsulating photobioreactor units (EPU) within which a liquid medium and a gas are encapsulated. The liquid medium comprises at least one species of phototrophic or mixotrophic organism therein. The gas comprises a high concentration of carbon dioxide. Certain methods of using the EPUs for algal biomass production use automated function units.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2015Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Inventor: Xiaoxi Wu
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Patent number: 10100406Abstract: Condensable metal halide materials, such as but not limited to tungsten chloride (WCl6), can be used to deposit metal films or metal containing films in a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or atomic layer deposition process. Described herein are high purity compositions comprising condensable materials and methods to purify condensable materials. In one aspect, there is provided a composition comprising: tungsten hexachloride which is substantially free of at least one impurity and wherein the tungsten hexachloride comprises at least 90%, preferably 95% and more preferably 99% by weight or greater of a ?-WCl6 and 5% by weight or less of the ?-WCl6 as measured by X-ray diffraction.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2016Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: VERSUM MATERIALS US, LLCInventors: Xiaoxi Wu, Sergei Vladimirovich Ivanov
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Publication number: 20170044478Abstract: A system for growing an algal culture to create a biomass includes a plurality of linearly interconnected, sloped-gradient, gravity-driven, raceway ponds. Surface areas of the ponds are sequentially increased in accordance with a multiplier, with the pond surface area of the last raceway pond in the sequence being as large as fifty acres. For the present invention, a fluid transfer system connects each raceway pond with every other raceway pond in the system. Control over each individual raceway pond is provided to monitor and evaluate algal culture in the pond. Based on this evaluation, the fluid transfer system is activated to provide water, nutrients and other additives to maintain predetermined growth parameters for algae in each of the raceway ponds.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: Kevin W. Downey, Kenneth R. Liberty, David A. Hazlebeck, Xiaoxi Wu
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Publication number: 20160305020Abstract: Condensable metal halide materials, such as but not limited to tungsten chloride (WCl6), can be used deposit films metal or metal containing films in a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or atomic layer deposition process. Described herein are high purity compositions comprising condensable materials and methods to purify condensable materials. In one aspect, there is provided a composition comprising: tungsten hexachloride which is substantially free of at least one impurity and wherein the tungsten hexachloride comprises at least 90%, preferably 95% and more preferably 99% by weight or greater of a ?-WCl6 and 5% by weight or less of the ?-WCl6 as measured by X-ray diffraction.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Applicant: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.Inventors: Xiaoxi Wu, Sergei Vladimirovich Ivanov
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Publication number: 20160251608Abstract: A device for generating a pulsed flow in a channel containing a circulating algal culture can include a plate that is pivotably mounted on the channel and an activator. A pulsed flow is generated in the channel by first positioning the plate to impede the flow of circulating algal culture and then rotating the plate to a submerged position. The pulsed flow can be employed to counteract the negative effects of bio-fouling on algae cultivation equipment. In another arrangement, a device for generating a pulsed flow in a sloped raceway that is in fluid communication with a sump can include a gate. In different embodiments, the gate can operate as a so-called “pinch gate” or as a so-called “overflow gate.” In another aspect, a variable rate pump, such as a centrifugal pump, a screw pump or an airlift pump, is described for establishing a pulsed flow in a channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2016Publication date: September 1, 2016Inventors: David A. Hazlebeck, Jiping Zhang, Kevin W. Downey, Xiaoxi Wu
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Publication number: 20160010044Abstract: Certain embodiments and aspects relate to a photobioreactor including encapsulating photobioreactor units (EPU) within which a liquid medium and a gas are encapsulated. The liquid medium comprises at least one species of phototrophic or mixotrophic organism therein. The gas comprises a high concentration of carbon dioxide. Certain methods of using the EPUs for algal biomass production use automated function units.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventor: Xiaoxi Wu
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Patent number: 8877488Abstract: Certain embodiments and aspects of the invention relate to a photobioreactor including covered photobioreactor units through which a liquid medium stream and a gas stream flow. The liquid medium comprises at least one species of phototrophic organism therein. Certain methods of using the photobioreactor system as part of fuel generation system and/or a gas-treatment process or system at least partially remove certain undesirable pollutants from a gas stream. In certain embodiments, a portion of the liquid medium is diverted from a photobioreactor unit and reintroduced upstream of the diversion position.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2013Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Algae Systems, LLCInventors: John L. Lewnard, Xiaoxi Wu
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Publication number: 20140322805Abstract: A device for generating a pulsed flow in a channel containing a circulating algal culture can include a plate that is pivotably mounted on the channel and an activator. A pulsed flow is generated in the channel by first positioning the plate to impede the flow of circulating algal culture and then rotating the plate to a submerged position. The pulsed flow can be employed to counteract the negative effects of bio-fouling on algae cultivation equipment. In another arrangement, a device for generating a pulsed flow in a sloped raceway that is in fluid communication with a sump can include a gate. In different embodiments, the gate can operate as a so-called “pinch gate” or as a so-called “overflow gate.” In another aspect, a variable rate pump, such as a centrifugal pump, a screw pump or an airlift pump, is described for establishing a pulsed flow in a channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: GENERAL ATOMICSInventors: David A. Hazlebeck, Jiping Zhang, Kevin W. Downey, Xiaoxi Wu
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Publication number: 20140248601Abstract: A method and system are provided for supporting the growth of algae cells. Initially, an inoculum of algae cells are grown in a closed bioreactor. Thereafter, the inoculum is passed into an open Expanding Plug Flow Reactor (EPFR). Growth medium is added at a plurality of locations along the EPFR. This addition is controlled in response to the growth rate of the algae cells to maintain a substantially same concentration of cells at each location in the EPFR. At all times, the medium provides sufficient nutrients to support growth and maintain a high concentration of algae cells, i.e., at least 0.5 grams per liter of medium, in the EPFR. After the desired level of growth is reached, the algae cells are transferred from the EPFR to a standard plug flow reactor wherein oil production is activated in the algae cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: General AtomicsInventors: David A. Hazlebeck, Xiaoxi Wu
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Patent number: 8748162Abstract: A system and method for using a pulse flow to circulate algae in an algae cultivation apparatus are provided. In order to counteract the negative effects of biofouling on algae cultivation equipment, a pulse flow is created to periodically move through an algae cultivation apparatus. The pulse flow will dislodge algae cells adhering to various surfaces of the apparatus, and it will also create turbulence to stir up any algae cells which may have settled onto the bottom of the apparatus. To produce an increased fluid flow rate required to create an effective pulse flow, a sump, which is periodically filled with drawn algal culture from the apparatus, is located at an elevated position above the apparatus. When released, the algal culture travels through a transfer pipe and into the apparatus with gravity causing the algal culture to flow at a very high rate.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2013Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: General AtomicsInventors: David A. Hazlebeck, Jiping Zhang, Xiaoxi Wu
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Publication number: 20140030796Abstract: A system and method for using a pulse flow to circulate algae in an algae cultivation apparatus are provided. In order to counteract the negative effects of biofouling on algae cultivation equipment, a pulse flow is created to periodically move through an algae cultivation apparatus. The pulse flow will dislodge algae cells adhering to various surfaces of the apparatus, and it will also create turbulence to stir up any algae cells which may have settled onto the bottom of the apparatus. To produce an increased fluid flow rate required to create an effective pulse flow, a sump, which is periodically filled with drawn algal culture from the apparatus, is located at an elevated position above the apparatus. When released, the algal culture travels through a transfer pipe and into the apparatus with gravity causing the algal culture to flow at a very high rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: General AtomicsInventors: David A. Hazlebeck, Jiping Zhang, Xiaoxi Wu
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Publication number: 20130330810Abstract: Certain embodiments and aspects of the invention relate to a photobioreactor including covered photobioreactor units through which a liquid medium stream and a gas stream flow. The liquid medium comprises at least one species of phototrophic organism therein. Certain methods of using the photobioreactor system as part of fuel generation system and/or a gas-treatment process or system at least partially remove certain undesirable pollutants from a gas stream. In certain embodiments, a portion of the liquid medium is diverted from a photobioreactor unit and reintroduced upstream of the diversion position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2013Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: Algae Systems, LLCInventors: John L. Lewnard, Xiaoxi Wu
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Patent number: 8541225Abstract: A system and method for using a pulse flow to circulate algae in an algae cultivation apparatus are provided. In order to counteract the negative effects of biofouling on algae cultivation equipment, a pulse flow is created to periodically move through an algae cultivation apparatus. The pulse flow will dislodge algae cells adhering to various surfaces of the apparatus, and it will also create turbulence to stir up any algae cells which may have settled onto the bottom of the apparatus. To produce an increased fluid flow rate required to create an effective pulse flow, a sump, which is periodically filled with drawn algal culture from the apparatus, is located at an elevated position above the apparatus. When released, the algal culture travels through a transfer pipe and into the apparatus with gravity causing the algal culture to flow at a very high rate.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2011Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: General AtomicsInventors: David A. Hazlebeck, Jiping Zhang, Xiaoxi Wu
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Patent number: 8507264Abstract: Certain embodiments and aspects of the invention relate to a photobioreactor including covered photobioreactor units through which a liquid medium stream and a gas stream flow. The liquid medium comprises at least one species of phototrophic organism therein. Certain methods of using the photobioreactor system as part of fuel generation system and/or a gas-treatment process or system at least partially remove certain undesirable pollutants from a gas stream. In certain embodiments, a portion of the liquid medium is diverted from a photobioreactor unit and reintroduced upstream of the diversion position.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2011Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Algae Systems, LLCInventors: John J. Lewnard, Xiaoxi Wu
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Publication number: 20130029403Abstract: A system and method for using a pulse flow to circulate algae in an algae cultivation apparatus are provided. In order to counteract the negative effects of biofouling on algae cultivation equipment, a pulse flow is created to periodically move through an algae cultivation apparatus. The pulse flow will dislodge algae cells adhering to various surfaces of the apparatus, and it will also create turbulence to stir up any algae cells which may have settled onto the bottom of the apparatus. To produce an increased fluid flow rate required to create an effective pulse flow, a sump, which is periodically filled with drawn algal culture from the apparatus, is located at an elevated position above the apparatus. When released, the algal culture travels through a transfer pipe and into the apparatus with gravity causing the algal culture to flow at a very high rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2011Publication date: January 31, 2013Inventors: David A. Hazlebeck, Jiping Zhang, Xiaoxi Wu
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Publication number: 20120100603Abstract: Certain embodiments and aspects of the invention relate to a photobioreactor including covered photobioreactor units through which a liquid medium stream and a gas stream flow. The liquid medium comprises at least one species of phototrophic organism therein. Certain methods of using the photobioreactor system as part of fuel generation system and/or a gas-treatment process or system at least partially remove certain undesirable pollutants from a gas stream. In certain embodiments, a portion of the liquid medium is diverted from a photobioreactor unit and reintroduced upstream of the diversion position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2011Publication date: April 26, 2012Inventors: John J. Lewnard, Xiaoxi Wu
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Patent number: 8110395Abstract: Certain embodiments and aspects of the present invention relate to a photobioreactor including covered photobioreactor units through which a liquid medium stream and a gas stream flow. The liquid medium comprises at least one species of phototrophic organism therein. Certain methods of using the photobioreactor system as part of fuel generation system and/or a gas-treatment process or system at least partially remove certain undesirable pollutants from a gas stream. In certain embodiments, a portion of the liquid medium is diverted from a photobioreactor unit and reintroduced upstream of the diversion position.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2006Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: Algae Systems, LLCInventors: John J. Lewnard, Xiaoxi Wu