Injector Type Patents (Class 261/76)
-
Patent number: 9534100Abstract: Apply a one component spray polyurethane foam formulation through a dispensing accessory that has a removable nozzle by independently feeding the one component spray polyurethane foam formulation and a supplementary propellant into the dispensing accessory so that they combine in the removable nozzle and are expelled from the removable nozzle at a flow rate that is greater than 40 grams of foam formulation per 15 seconds.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2013Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: Doe Global Technologies LLCInventors: Srdjan Kisin, Ludovic Harelle
-
Patent number: 9463423Abstract: A device for aerating a liquid, such as wine, includes a cup portion with a cavity that receives an amount of liquid therein, the cavity extending between a proximal opening and a distal opening. A neck portion of the device defines an aeration section in fluid communication with the cavity. Passages in the aeration section extend laterally to an outer surface of the neck portion through which air is drawn into the aeration section. A central passage through the neck portion is in fluid communication with the aeration section and extends to a distal opening of the device. A diffuser element between the cavity and the aeration section has arms that are configured to contact the liquid as it flows from the cavity to inhibit a swirling flow of the liquid so that the liquid passes into the aeration section in a generally vertical and linear manner.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2014Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: PRIME WINE PRODUCTS LLCInventors: Michael Borden, Sean O'Cuinneagain
-
Patent number: 9400107Abstract: The current disclosure relates to a new fluid composite, a device for producing the fluid composite, and a method of production therewith, and more specifically a fluid composite made of a fuel and its oxidant for burning as part of different systems such as fuel burners, where the fluid composite after a stage of intense molecular between a controlled flow of a liquid such as fuel and a faster flow of compressed highly directional gas such as air results in the creation of a three dimensional matrix of small hallow spheres each made of a layer of fuel around a volume of pressurized gas. In an alternate embodiment, external conditions such as inline pressure warps the spherical cells into a network of oblong shape cells where pressurized air is used as part of the combustion process. In yet another embodiment, additional gas such as air is added via a second inlet to increase the proportion of oxidant to carburant as part of the mixture.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2014Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Assignee: Turbulent Energy, LLCInventors: David Livshits, Lester Teichner
-
Patent number: 9388520Abstract: A washing control method that is capable of controlling laundry to be effectively washed with bubbles depending upon load of a washing machine. The washing control method includes supplying wash water containing detergent into a space between a lower portion of a rotary drum and a lower inner surface of a water tub; heating the wash water containing detergent; generating and supplying bubbles into the rotary drum; and washing laundry with the supplied bubbles.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2013Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Hyun Sook Kim, Seong Min Oak, Sang Yeon Pyo, Sung Hoon Kim, Bo Ram Lee
-
Patent number: 9362096Abstract: Provided is a combustion pretreatment-isotope dilution mass spectrometry measuring concentration of a target element for detection contained in a target sample for detection by using an isotope dilution mass spectrometry, including: pretreating the target sample for detection by combustion during an isotope dilution mass spectrometry, to thereby stabilize an isotope and further improve analysis ability, and therefore, the present invention is expected to be utilized as an element analysis method surpassing accuracy of the existing mass spectrometry method.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2013Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: Korea Research Institute of Standards and ScienceInventors: Kyoung-Seok Lee, In Jung Kim, Sung-Pil Jo, Hyung Sik Min, Yong Hyeon Yim, Joung Hae Lee, Eui Jin Hwang
-
Patent number: 9272817Abstract: Liquid-dispensing systems that include integrated aeration systems to aerate a liquid while the liquid is being dispensed are described. Integrated aeration systems enable seamless aeration of a liquid during dispensing. In one aspect, a liquid-dispensing system includes a liquid-conditioning dispenser with an integrated aeration system composed of one or more channels that convey a fluid to mix with a liquid as the liquid is dispensed. The aeration system also includes an aeration switch used to open and close the channels and regulate the amount of the fluid that mixes with the liquid. The liquid-dispensing system also includes a pump and control system to apply pressure on a reservoir that contains the liquid. The pressure forces the liquid from the reservoir to the dispenser via a liquid supply line.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2012Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Inventors: Nicholas Becker, Travis Thurber
-
Patent number: 9207017Abstract: A nozzle design for diffusing high pressure steam into by flowing process fluid of substantially lower pressure while reducing the noise intensity generated. The injection nozzles include an opening having a first diameter to receive steam and a second diameter to inject the steam into a flow of liquid. The diameters of the first and second openings can vary relative to each other to enhance the flow characteristics of the steam or other gas being injected into a flow of liquid. The outer surface of a diffuser tube is coated with an insulating material, such as plastic. In alternate embodiments, the orientation of the injection holes can be angled either upstream or downstream to further enhance mixing characteristics of the steam.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2013Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: Hydro-Thermal CorporationInventors: James Zaiser, Lee Richard Van Dixhorn, Kurt R. Schreib, Robert Bourdo, II, Vineet Barot
-
Patent number: 9157058Abstract: Compositions and methods and apparatus for growth and maintenance of microorganisms and/or bioprocesses using one or more gases as electron donors, electron acceptors, carbon sources, or other nutrients, and for a bioprocess that converts hydrogen and carbon dioxide, or syngas, or producer gas into lipid products, bio-based oils, or other biochemical products.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2012Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: Kiverdi, Inc.Inventors: Peter Dalla-Betta, John S. Reed
-
Patent number: 9137951Abstract: Plant vigor machines and methods for enhancing plant vigor are disclosed. The machine comprises a corona discharge cell to create an electrical discharge across an air gap. An electrode to generate copper ions. An air conveyance mechanism to pass air through the corona discharge cell to produce enriched air combined with the copper ions wherein the enriched air comprises oxygen O2 and nitrogen dioxide NO2. An air infuser mechanism to infuse water with the enriched air combined with the copper ions to create enriched water wherein the enriched water comprises the oxygen O2, the copper ions, and nitrate radical NO3. A water conveyance mechanism couple with the air infuser to convey the water to air infuser mechanism and to convey the enriched water away from the air infuser mechanism to a plant to enhance a vigor of the plant.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Inventor: Russell J. Keller
-
Patent number: 9114367Abstract: An apparatus for mixing fluids can provide at least three times a volumetric flow of a volumetric flow rate of a pump to have a specific volumetric flow rate. The apparatus can include a mixing housing, an inner cavity, and an inlet nozzle adjacent a first end of the mixing housing and at least partially extending into the inner cavity. The apparatus can also include a radial inlet formed through a portion of the mixing housing and an outlet adjacent a second end of the mixing housing. The apparatus can form a portion of a system for mixing fluids, separating fluids, or both.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2012Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: ALFA LAVAL VORTEX, INC.Inventors: Dalton Thomas, Steve Reesman
-
Patent number: 9051194Abstract: A method according to the present invention for generating micro and nano bubbles of substantially five microns or less in a fluid, is accomplished by injecting a gas through a gas feed conduit into a liquid stream to create a combined flow of gas and liquid, the gas being up to 15 volume percent at STP of the liquid being streamed. This combined flow is contained within a closed container having at least one primary zone and a secondary zone. The combined flow is pressurizing within the closed container primary zone(s) and the pressurized combined flow is maintained at a predetermined first fluid pressure level of substantially between 100 and 150 PSIG within the closed container primary zone(s). Then the pressurized combined flow is directed from the closed container primary zone(s) to the closed container secondary zone through a plate/disk(s) having one or more orifices/ports restricting the combined flow through the orifice/port(s).Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2014Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Inventor: Nels Robert Ladouceur
-
Patent number: 9039968Abstract: A smart home system having a controller which controls an ozone generator, gas supply outlets connected to gas supply outlets of the ozone generator via a pipe, and solenoid valves which control opening and closing of the gas supply outlets. The controller is connected with each of the solenoid valves and controls opening and closing of each of the solenoid valves. An operation method for the system discloses driving the ozone generator by the controller to generate ozone, controlling opening of the solenoid valves by the central processor when the central processor receives an external signal for opening the solenoid valves, reducing opening level of the solenoid valves when a gas flow sensor detects that the ozone flow rate passing through the gas inlet is greater than the flow rate threshold, and controlling closing of the solenoid valves by the central processor when the central processor receives a signal for closing the solenoid valves.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2012Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Inventor: Hong Jiang
-
Publication number: 20150125351Abstract: A device for heat, mass, and chemical exchange and interaction between gases and liquids. Nozzles feed the gas at angles in different directions to form a gas-liquid mix, swirls, and/or foam above an array of such nozzles.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2014Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventor: Vladimir V. Fedorov
-
Patent number: 8991795Abstract: An automated frothing assembly. The automated frothing assembly has a wand module that includes an elongate member having an inlet, one or more outlets, and a fluid passageway extending between and in fluid communication with the inlet and the plurality of outlets. At least one of the one or more outlets extends parallel to a vertical plane that includes the centerline of the elongate member and at an acute angle relative to a horizontal plane that is perpendicular to both the vertical plane and the centerline of the elongate member. The assembly further includes an actuator configured to be operatively coupled to the wand module and to drive the movement of at least a portion of the wand module along an axis, and an electronic controller configured to be electrically coupled to the actuator and to control the operation of the actuator to control the movement of the wand module.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Briggo, Inc.Inventors: Charles F. Studor, Brent Clafferty, Stephen A. Miller, Marwan Hassoun, Pete P. Garcia, Jr., Lynn Warren Hamrick
-
Patent number: 8986610Abstract: A system and method delivers an atomized solution to the interior volume of a building or room utilizing a venturi effect for the atomization.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2014Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Inventor: Roei Ben Haim
-
Patent number: 8985966Abstract: A jet pump apparatus for mixing a higher pressure gas and a lower pressure gas, includes an inlet section, an outlet section, a diffuser section and a mixing section. Inlet section includes a higher pressure inlet and a lower pressure inlet. Mixing section includes a plurality of separated mixing chambers. The diffuser section includes diffusers for receiving mixed gases from the mixing chambers. The outlet section receives mixed gases from the diffuser section and conveys those gases to an outlet. The inlet section includes a higher pressure inlet which receives higher pressure gas, and a lower pressure gas inlet which receives lower pressure gas. Each of the mixing chambers has a primary nozzle for introducing primarily higher pressure gas from to a respective mixing chamber, and a secondary inlet for introducing primarily lower pressure gas to each of the mixing chambers.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2013Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Inventors: Bernard Francis Sampson, Robert John Harvey
-
Publication number: 20150075375Abstract: A process and apparatus for separating components of a source gas is provided in which more soluble components of the source gas are dissolved in an aqueous solvent at high pressure. The system can utilize hydrostatic pressure to increase solubility of the components of the source gas. The apparatus includes gas recycle throughout multiple mass transfer stages to improve mass transfer of the targeted components from the liquid to gas phase. Separated components can be recovered for use in a value added application or can be processed for long-term storage, for instance in an underwater reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventor: Gerald C. Blount
-
Patent number: 8973905Abstract: A venturi insert for a carburetor, and a carburetor, system and apparatus incorporating the same. In one embodiment, the invention is a carburetor for an internal combustion engine comprising: a carburetor body comprising a plurality of throttle bores extending through the carburetor body, and for each of the throttle bores a fuel delivery passage terminating at a sidewall of the throttle bore; an insert comprising a plurality of venturi tubes and a linking member connecting the venturi tubes together, each of the venturi tubes comprising a venturi passage and a fuel port for introducing fuel into the venturi passage; and the insert secured to the carburetor body so that the venturi tubes extend into the throttle bores and the fuel ports are in fluid communication with the fuel delivery passages, and the linking member is in contact with the carburetor body.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2012Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventors: Kevin G. Bonde, Christopher D. Thorn
-
Publication number: 20150064075Abstract: A dielectric assembly for generating ozone includes a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a dielectric for generating the ozone, and a knob adapted to extend outside of a housing into which the dielectric assembly is to be placed. A system is also provided for sanitizing and deodorizing water, food, surfaces and air including a microbiological reduction filter device having an input connected to a water supply, a venturi injector disposed within a housing and connected to an output of the microbiological reduction filter device which generates ozone and mixes the generated ozone with the water, and an electrode assembly comprising a plurality of electrodes, a dielectric for generating the ozone, and a knob extending outside of the housing. The dielectric in a first embodiment and the entire dielectric assembly in a second embodiment can be removed from the housing and replaced in its entirety by the knob.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Applicant: Veripure, LLCInventor: Ronald Bruce LONG
-
Patent number: 8967596Abstract: The present invention relates to a high-concentration oxygen-dissolving apparatus using ultrasonic waves.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2010Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Inventors: Hyung Won Kang, Dong Jun Kang
-
Publication number: 20150048527Abstract: Cooling tower nozzle assemblies and methods of assembly are provided herein. In some embodiments, a cooling tower nozzle assembly includes a body having an opening extending through the body from a first end to a second end; a support arm extending from the body and comprising a disk disposed on a first portion of the support arm opposite the first end of the body; a splash plate coupled to the disk, the splash plate having a bottom surface including a plurality of legs extending away from the bottom surface, wherein the plurality of legs have radially inwardly facing portions spaced a first distance from a central axis of the splash plate and aligned with the disk, and wherein the plurality of legs include features to interconnect to the disk; and a screw disposed through the splash plate to couple the splash plate to the support arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2014Publication date: February 19, 2015Inventors: MARK A. GAETA, ART WEBER, JASON WEBER, ALAN TWEEDLE, WILLIAM WEBER
-
Publication number: 20150041996Abstract: In a mixing structure with an injector 3 arranged 2 immediately after a bend 1a of an exhaust pipe 1, urea water 5 being injected by the injector 3 into the exhaust pipe 1 for mixing, a pipe diameter Dp downstream of the bend 1a of the exhaust pipe 1 is large relative to a pipe diameter De upstream of the bend.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2013Publication date: February 12, 2015Applicant: HINO MOTORS, LTD.Inventors: Minoru Kowada, Hideki Endo, Koji Maruyama, Tetsuichi Kominami
-
Publication number: 20150035179Abstract: A liquid atomization device includes a first gas spray unit and a second gas spray unit; a liquid outflow unit for flowing out liquid; a gas-liquid mixing area where a gas flow sprayed from the first gas spray unit, a gas flow sprayed from the second gas spray unit, and liquid which flows out from the liquid outflow unit are made to collide against each other to atomize the liquid; a projection formed to project out of the device such that its cross section projects in a convex manner, the gas-liquid mixing area being formed in the projection; a spray slit formed in the projection along a wide angle spray direction of mist produced by the gas-liquid mixing area; and a restriction portion formed near a bottom of the spray slit such that the restriction portion inclines in the wide angle spray direction of the mist.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2012Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventors: Hiroyoshi Asakawa, Ryota Kuge
-
Publication number: 20150030991Abstract: Provided are a nano bubble generator for irrigating a root canal of a tooth and a dental device including the nano bubble generator. The nano bubble generator may include a generator configured to generate nano-scale bubbles within a fluid, a nozzle connected to the generator and configured to move the fluid containing bubbles that flows in from the generator and to apply the fluid at the end of the nozzle, and an ultrasonic portion disposed in the nozzle and configured to apply ultrasonic waves to the fluid containing the bubbles so that the bubbles are maintained in a distributed form.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2014Publication date: January 29, 2015Inventors: JaeYong SUNG, Taejun Bang, Inwhan Lee, Inje Cho, Gilhwan Sung, Seung Ki Baek
-
Patent number: 8939436Abstract: The micro bubble generator comprises a gas-liquid generating tank and an outer shell tank and the space there between is configured as a channel for the liquid. A plurality of liquid supply ports are provided in the channel and supply liquid through the channel into the gas-liquid generating tank from the liquid supply ports. Inside the gas-liquid generating tank, a swirling flow is generated by the supplied liquid and a negative pressure cavity is thereby generated near the axis of the cylinder axis. From the gas supply portion, gas is supplied from the outside by the action of the negative pressure cavity or by additionally forcing the gas supply. The supplied gas is formed into micro hubbies by the swirling liquid flow and is discharged from the gas-liquid outlet discharging port as a gas-liquid.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2011Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Taikohgiken Yuugen KaishaInventors: Ichiro Takase, Hiroaki Tsutsumi
-
Publication number: 20140367345Abstract: A multi-stage aeration apparatus includes at least two vertically oriented aeration modules, Each aeration module defines a vertically elongated aeration chamber having a top inlet and a bottom outlet. The bottom outlet of each of the aeration modules feeds a fluid stream comprising liquid and gas into the top inlet of an underlying one of the aeration modules. Each aeration module has an aeration head connected to the top inlet, such that the fluid stream passing through the top inlet into the aeration chamber must pass through the aeration head, the aeration head aerating the liquid with the gas in the fluid stream.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2013Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventors: Kyle Greene, Todd Webb
-
Patent number: 8899557Abstract: Provided are gas processing facilities for the separation of components in a gas stream and methods of using the same. The facility includes one or more co-current contactors. Each contactor includes a mass transfer vessel having a mixing section. The mixing section receives a gas stream and a liquid contacting stream. The mixing section mixes theses two streams and releases a two-phase flow. Each contactor also includes a separator that receives the two-phase fluid stream from the mass transfer vessel in-line, and then separates a vapor phase from a liquid phase. The separator has a gas-phase outlet configured to release the vapor phase as a treated gas stream, and a liquid-phase outlet configured to release the liquid phase as a loaded treating solution. The contactors may be used to remove water or other contaminant from a natural gas stream or other gas stream.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2011Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: ExxonMobil Upstream Research CompanyInventors: John T Cullinane, Edward J Grave, Paul S. Northrop
-
Publication number: 20140342071Abstract: There is provided a mixing device (2) for a beverage and CO2 gas for producing carbonated beverage. The mixing device (2) comprising a mixing channel (4) extending in a main direction (10). The mixing channel (4) comprises wide channel sections (16) and narrow channel sections (18) along the main direction (10). The mixing channel (4) has an elongated cross section seen in a direction perpendicular to the main direction (10). At least a first delimiting surface (22) of the mixing channel (4) is provided with protrusions (20) extending at least partially along the first delimiting surface (22) in a direction across the mixing channel (4) and protruding towards a second delimiting surface (24) of the mixing channel (4) to form the narrow channel sections (18). A turbulent flow of beverage is created by the narrow and wide channel sections. Further a carbonator for producing carbonated beverage, an appliance comprising a carbonator, and a method of producing a carbonated beverage are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2011Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS CORPORATION N.V.Inventor: Andreas Psilander
-
Publication number: 20140332989Abstract: The rotating disc aerator is a portable aeration device utilizing atmospheric air, rather than using a compressor for its air supply. The aerator includes a motorized base having a rotary shaft and diametrically opposed, oppositely reciprocating rods extending therefrom. A plurality of discs are disposed along the shaft and are connected to the ends of the rods. The discs are free to slide along the shaft as the rods reciprocate, but rotate with the shaft. A plurality of resilient absorbent elements (sponges, etc.) are installed along the rotary shaft between the discs. The aerator assembly is buoyant, about one-half of each absorbent element extending above the surface of the water when the aerator is placed therein. The upper portions of the absorbent elements absorb air as they rotate above the surface, and are compressed to expel the air into the water as they rotate beneath the water surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2013Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventor: Bader Shafaqa ALENZI
-
Patent number: 8882085Abstract: A micro atomizer to produce stable aerosol concentrations having an aerosol mass median aerodynamic diameter (MMAD) of less than 10 microns with liquid flow rates in the microliter per minute range is provided. The micro atomizer includes a liquid channel in the shape of a thick-wall tube and a cap having an aerosol outlet orifice whereby a liquid-gas contact space is formed by the internal surface of the cap and the substantially flat end of the liquid channel. Pressurized carrier gas and the liquid to be aerosolized are allowed to come into contact within a precisely formed liquid-gas contact space. The desired aerosol characteristics are accurately established, stable, and reproducible. In an exemplary embodiment, the micro atomizer is used with a syringe and syringe drive to provide a continuous liquid source for aerosol generation.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2012Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: Michael S. Horsmon, Charles L. Crouse, Richard J. Kreis
-
Patent number: 8882084Abstract: An inline carbonation apparatus includes a fluid tube having an inner diameter. At least one water orifice is linked to a water source and is attached at one end of the fluid tube. The water orifice atomizes water passing therethrough. A carbon dioxide source is connected to a carbon dioxide solenoid valve. The carbon dioxide solenoid valve is connected to a carbon dioxide regulator that is coupled to a carbon dioxide orifice and attached to the fluid tube in a spaced relationship from the water orifice. The atomized water has a pressure less than the carbon dioxide such that carbon dioxide is absorbed into the water forming carbonated water having a specified volume of carbonation. The carbon dioxide solenoid valve is opened and closed for a predetermined portion of a drink dispense time providing a volume of carbonated and non-carbonated fluid which upon mixing achieves a desired carbonation level.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2011Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Cornelius, Inc.Inventors: Jayateertha Malagi, Servesh Adderi Ranganath
-
Publication number: 20140321231Abstract: This invention relates to bubble generation, in particular to microbubble generation in a microfluidic device, which bubbles may be useful as contrasting agents or drug delivery vehicles. The invention further relates to apparatuses, systems and methods for manufacturing said microbubbles, microbubbles produced by such methods and to their uses, e.g. in medical, diagnostic and other such applications. The microbubbles are preferentially formed using a microspray regime.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2012Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventors: Sally Anne Peyman, Radwa Hassan Abou-Saleh, Stephen Derek Evans
-
Patent number: 8857797Abstract: An inline carbonation apparatus that includes a fluid tube having an inner diameter. At least one water orifice is linked to a water source and is attached to one end of the fluid tube. The water orifice includes a plurality of holes atomizing water that passes therethrough. A carbon dioxide orifice is linked to a carbon dioxide source and is attached to the fluid tube in a spaced relationship from the water orifice. The atomized water has a pressure less than the carbon dioxide such that carbon dioxide is absorbed into the water forming carbonated water having a specified volume of carbonation.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2011Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Cornelius, Inc.Inventors: Santhosh Kumar, Ted Jablonski, Jayateertha Malagi, Servesh Adderi Ranganath, Nishant Kulkarni, Ravi Malavat
-
Patent number: 8840092Abstract: An inline carbonation apparatus includes a fluid tube having an inner diameter. A water flow control module is connected to a water source. At least one water orifice is linked to the water flow control module and is attached at one end of the fluid tube. The water orifice includes a plurality of holes atomizing water passing therethrough. A carbon dioxide source is connected to a carbon dioxide valve. The carbon dioxide solenoid valve is connected to a carbon dioxide regulator that is coupled to a carbon dioxide orifice and attached to the fluid tube in a spaced relationship from the water orifice. The atomized water has a pressure less than the carbon dioxide such that carbon dioxide is absorbed into the water forming carbonated water having a specified volume of carbonation. The water control module regulates a water flow rate into the inline carbonation apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2012Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Cornelius, Inc.Inventors: Santhosh Kumar, Ted Jablonski, Jayateertha Malagi, Servesh Adderi Ranganath, Nishant Kulkarni, Ravi Malavat
-
Publication number: 20140264966Abstract: Systems and methods for producing ozonated water on demand. In particular, these systems comprise a water source, an ozone source, and a nozzle that mixes ozone and water to form a highly concentrated, ozonated water solution. Instead of requiring the ozonated water to be re-circulated to achieve a desired ozone concentration, the nozzle is configured to form the ozonated water solution in a single pass through the nozzle. Additionally, instead of requiring the ozonated water to be discharged into a pressurized tank to increase ozone absorption, the nozzle allows the ozonated water to be openly discharged. In some cases, the nozzle comprises a venturi with multiple ozone inlets to increase mixing. Additionally, in some cases the nozzle comprises a single pass mixing mechanism that mixes the water and ozone to form the high concentrate, ozonated water solution in a single pass through the nozzle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventor: Thomas D. Gillette
-
Publication number: 20140252662Abstract: This invention relates to an aerator that resides fully in the neck of a bottle or other liquid vessel. Through differential pressure, created through a venturi, the aerator mixes air with the fluid contained in the bottle. More specifically, the aerator can be used to mix air with wine as the bottle is inverted thus essentially instantly decanting the wine.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Inventor: Craig William Graham
-
Publication number: 20140239519Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed including: a housing including a conduit having an inlet port and an outlet port; an insert at least partially disposed within the conduit and including a tapered portion extending from a narrower end proximal the inlet port to a wider end distal the inlet port; and a facility for adjusting the position of the insert within the conduit. In some embodiments, the apparatus is configured to receive a mixed flow of liquid and gas at the inlet port, direct the mixed flow through the conduit around a portion of the insert disposed within the chamber, and outlet the mixed flow at the outlet port.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: apique incInventors: Erdogan Erigican, Jing Huang
-
Publication number: 20140232020Abstract: An improved venturi apparatus for facilitating the mixture of fluid substances. The apparatus comprises a first funnel section operative to receive a fluid and channel the same through a first cylindrical section or passageway. The first cylindrical section is fluidly connected to an intermediate passageway having a diameter larger than the first cylindrical section. At least one sidearm passageway is fluidly connected to the intermediate passageway into which at least one second fluid is introduced. The sidearm passageway is preferably configured to fluidly interconnect with the intermediate passageway at approximately the medial portion of the intermediate passageway. Fluidly connected to the intermediate passageway is a second cylindrical section operative to direct the flow of the intermixed fluids to a second exit funnel section.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: Vinturi, Inc.Inventors: Rio SABADICCI, Larry D. NELSON
-
Publication number: 20140232021Abstract: The current disclosure relates to a new fluid composite, a device for producing the fluid composite, and a method of production therewith, and more specifically a fluid composite made of a fuel and its oxidant for burning as part of different systems such as fuel burners, where the fluid composite after a stage of intense molecular between a controlled flow of a liquid such as fuel and a faster flow of compressed highly directional gas such as air results in the creation of a three dimensional matrix of small hallow spheres each made of a layer of fuel around a volume of pressurized gas. In an alternate embodiment, external conditions such as inline pressure warps the spherical cells into a network of oblong shape cells where pressurized air is used as part of the combustion process. In yet another embodiment, additional gas such as air is added via a second inlet to increase the proportion of oxidant to carburant as part of the mixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Inventors: David Livshits, Lester Teichner
-
Patent number: 8807358Abstract: An in-bottle aerator for mixing the oxygen in the air with wine as the wine is poured from its bottle. The aerator has at least one air ingress channel extending from one end of the aerator to the other allowing air into the bottle to displace wine exiting the bottle. Air mixing channels draw air from outside the bottle and direct that air to lateral channels that intersect a central flow channel extending from one end of the bottle to another. The air mixing and air ingress channels are preferably arranged to allow the user to pour and aerate wine at the same time and with the bottle in any orientation about its axis. The aerator may be a separately formed component that can be inserted into the bottle by the bottle manufacturer, by a wine bottler or by an enduser. Alternatively, the aerator may be wholly or partly formed as part of the neck of the bottle. A completely and integrally formed aerator may be formed a part of a plastic wine bottle.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2010Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Mars Aerator LLCInventors: Joseph Devoy, Brian Whalen
-
Patent number: 8783665Abstract: An interchangeable bottletop aerator for controllably mixing air with a liquid contained in a bottle. The apparatus includes a receptacle and an interchangeable aerator module that is inserted into the receptacle. The receptacle engages and seals the bottle through a multi lumen cylinder that extends inside the narrow neck of the bottle. It has internal structures to adjust flow characteristics of the liquid and encapsulates the module. The module has multiple channels and sections to apply predetermined aeration and flow speed to the contained liquid. The inserted module can be replaced on demand with a different module to change the aeration parameters and adapt the aeration characteristics to various liquids. The interchangeable bottletop aerator presents a solution to the changing aeration requirements of different liquids like wine in a compact, easy to use, and easy to produce package by means of simply replacing and employing different modules inside the receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2012Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Inventors: Murat Kuru, Carlos V. Freyre
-
Patent number: 8746965Abstract: Methods are provided for achieving dynamic mixing of two or more fluid streams using a mixing device. The methods include providing at least two integrated concentric contours that are configured to simultaneously direct fluid flow and transform the kinetic energy level of the first and second fluid streams, and directing fluid flow through the at least two integrated concentric contours such that, in two adjacent contours, the first and second fluid streams are input in opposite directions. As a result, the physical effects acting on each stream of each contour are combined, increasing the kinetic energy of the mix and transforming the mix from a first kinetic energy level to a second kinetic energy level, where the second kinetic energy level is greater than the first kinetic energy level.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2008Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Turbulent Energy, LLCInventors: David Livshits, Lester Teichner
-
Patent number: 8733742Abstract: A venturi apparatus comprises: a liquid-receiving section configured to be open to the atmosphere and to receive liquid through an opening at a first end, and having a second end through which the liquid can exit, the second end having a second cross-sectional area that is smaller than a first cross-sectional area of the first end; and a mixing section defining: an intermediate passageway configured to receive the liquid exiting from the liquid-receiving section, the intermediate passageway having a third cross-sectional area that is greater than the second cross-sectional area; and at least one side passageway extending from the intermediate passageway to a perimeter of the venturi apparatus to fluidly connect the intermediate passageway to the atmosphere to allow atmospheric gases to be drawn into the intermediate passageway to mix with the liquid when the liquid flows through the intermediate passageway.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2012Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Vinturi, Inc.Inventors: Rio Sabadicci, Larry D. Nelson
-
Publication number: 20140138858Abstract: The claimed invention teaches direct contact steam injection heater capable of handling steam pressure in excess of 300 psi. Specifically, the invention provides: a fixed upper seal assembly situated between the diffuser base and the diffuser which is designed to prevent the flow of steam around the regulating member into the diffuser.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: PROSONIX LLCInventor: PROSONIX LLC
-
Patent number: 8727324Abstract: A device for aerating a liquid, such as wine, includes a cup portion with a cavity that receives an amount of liquid therein, the cavity extending between a proximal opening and a distal opening. A neck portion of the device defines an aeration section in fluid communication with the cavity. Passages in the aeration section extend laterally to an outer surface of the neck portion through which air is drawn into the aeration section. A central passage through the neck portion is in fluid communication with the aeration section and extends to a distal opening of the device. A diffuser element between the cavity and the aeration section has arms that are configured to contact the liquid as it flows from the cavity to inhibit a swirling flow of the liquid so that the liquid passes into the aeration section in a generally vertical and linear manner.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2011Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Prime Wine Products LLCInventors: Michael Borden, Sean O'Cuinneagain
-
Patent number: 8720869Abstract: A high-speed centrifugal atomization mixing net for an exhaust outlet pipe, including a spray pipe, a shaft sleeve, an induced air blade, and an atomization net. The spray pipe is capable of rotating. The shaft sleeve is fixedly disposed on the spray pipe. The induced air blade is disposed on the front of the shaft sleeve. The atomization net is disposed at the back of the shaft sleeve. A spray hole opposite to the shaft sleeve is disposed on a side wall of the spray pipe. Multiple inclined spray grooves are disposed on side wall of the shaft sleeve. An end of the induced air blade is bent. The bending direction of the induced air blade is the same as an inclination direction of the induced air blade. The bent part of the induced air blade is connected to an outer edge of the atomization net whereby forming a stop plate.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2011Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Inventor: Hongsheng Zhang
-
Patent number: 8715378Abstract: The current disclosure relates to a new fluid composite, a device for producing the fluid composite, and a method of production therewith, and more specifically a fluid composite made of a fuel and its oxidant for burning as part of different systems such as fuel burners, where the fluid composite after a stage of intense molecular between a controlled flow of a liquid such as fuel and a faster flow of compressed highly directional gas such as air results in the creation of a three dimensional matrix of small hallow spheres each made of a layer of fuel around a volume of pressurized gas. In an alternate embodiment, external conditions such as inline pressure warps the spherical cells into a network of oblong shape cells where pressurized air is used as part of the combustion process. In yet another embodiment, additional gas such as air is added via a second inlet to increase the proportion of oxidant to carburant as part of the mixture.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2010Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Turbulent Energy, LLCInventors: David Livshits, Lester Teichner
-
Patent number: 8685338Abstract: An odor compound release device includes a support that is deformed when an external stimulus is applied, and when the external stimulus is not applied, restored to its original state. A plurality of spaces are located in the support, have upper portions closed by the support, and are to be filled with odor compounds, wherein the upper portions are opened or closed by deformation or restoration of the support due to the application of the external stimulus. A member that is located in the support or on a surface of the support and applies the external stimulus to the support.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2011Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignees: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., The Rgegents of The University of CaliforniaInventors: Jong-jin Park, Sung-ho Jin, Kyu-hyun Im, Jong-min Kim
-
Patent number: 8678354Abstract: Bubble generator devices to produce a fluid stream of bubbles are described. Apparatuses that include any of the described bubble generator devices to treat waste and/or frac-water are also described.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2010Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Inventor: William B Kerfoot
-
Patent number: RE44909Abstract: A vacuum venturi apparatus includes a plug with a first opening, a second opening and a third opening. The first opening is located in the plug so as to receive fluid from a source of fluid and the first opening has a single uniform diameter. The second opening in the plug is connected to the first opening and the second opening has a first diameter and a second diameter and the first diameter is larger than the second diameter and the second diameter is the same as the single uniform diameter of the first opening. Further, the second opening second diameter is connected to the first opening. The third opening is located in the plug and is open to the atmosphere. The third opening has a first diameter and a second diameter and the first diameter is larger than the second diameter and the second diameter is smaller than the single uniform diameter of the first opening, Further, the third opening second diameter is connected to the first opening.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2012Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Inventor: John L. Brice