For Deodorizing Of, Or Chemical Purification Of, Or Generation Of, Life-sustaining Environmental Gas Patents (Class 422/120)
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Publication number: 20030190266Abstract: Disclosed herein is an odor eliminating fiber structure having an indicator comprising a fiber substrate containing odor eliminating fibers, a surface thereof being visibly determined for change of odor eliminating power with a difference between a color of the fiber substrate discoloring through adsorption of a smelling gas and a color of a standard color display part.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2002Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventor: Hideyuki Tsurumi
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Publication number: 20030188736Abstract: An air filtration and sterilization system for removing airborne contaminants from air circulated through an air plenum system of a fireplace. Air filtration systems may include particulate, chemical, and ion filtration systems to filter the air. Air sterilization may include ultraviolet, ozone, germicidal coating, and channeled system of ducts systems to sterilize the air. Systems may be used individually or in combination. In addition, optional components, including a warning sensor for indicating when to replace a filter, an automatic initiation sensor for activating and stopping filtration and sterilization, and an air enhancement system for introducing desirable materials into the air, may be provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2002Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventors: Thomas J. Bachinski, Gary Lee Butler
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Publication number: 20030175171Abstract: A fan type chemical diffusing apparatus is disclosed which enables an apparatus main body, a chemical receptacle and a power supply housing to be made independent in volume from each other and which makes it possible to readily establish an amount of retention of a chemical relative to a rate of airflow produced by a fan, and a length of time period for its service. Disclosed also is a chemical receptacle that prevents chemical impregnated carrier particles from being seized in a space between the end face of the receptacle main body and a lid body, as well as a clip type fastener by which the apparatus can be fastened firmly to an object regardless of its thickness.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2003Publication date: September 18, 2003Applicant: FUMAKILLA LTDInventors: Kazunori Yamamoto, Satoshi Yamasaki
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Patent number: 6613277Abstract: A system and method for purifying air by employing an air purifier which includes at least one UV lamp such that the system produces at least two separate UV energy intensity maxima in distinct regions of the system. Each radiating region of the system is optically isolated from some or all of the other radiating regions by an optical isolator. The optical isolator, and/or other elements of the air purifier may be made of, and/or coated with, predetermined elements that act to enhance the efficiency of the internal reactions of the air purifier.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 1999Date of Patent: September 2, 2003Inventor: Gerald C. Monagan
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Publication number: 20030161754Abstract: The invention relates to a method using vibration for conditioning, air-conditioning, cooling and decontaminating, disinfecting and sterilizing physical media. The method is characterized in that it comprises at least one first periodic action (13) that is performed on the regulated incoming current of the physical medium (2) represented by refrigerating agents and at least one second periodic action (11) that is performed on the same physical medium in a refrigerating chamber. In this way, the flow of the physical medium (2) is formed and the necessary and adequate conditions for cooling the same are created. At least one refrigerating medium (3) and at least cold-absorbing medium (6) are caused to interact in a heat exchanging system (1). The invention also comprises at least one third periodic action (10) which is performed on a cold-absorbing medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2003Publication date: August 28, 2003Inventors: Danil Doubochinski, Roman Prytkov
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Publication number: 20030161755Abstract: Disclosed is an oil lamp disperser and an oil lamp that disperses a volatile material from a fuel and volatile material mixture while the oil lamp is burning. The volatile material is released from the surface of an emanator element as the fuel and volatile material mixture passes through the emanator element prior to reaching the flame of the lamp. Proper construction of the lamp allows the lamp to volatilize substantial amounts of the volatile material into the surrounding environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2002Publication date: August 28, 2003Inventor: Victoria M. Richards
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Patent number: 6598808Abstract: A fluid product sample is provided in the form of a substantially flat dispenser. A preferred embodiment includes (1) at least one thermoformed shell forming part of a reservoir and defining a deformable actuation wall; (2) an additional element, such as a capsule-forming substrate or film or a thermoformed shell for finishing off the reservoir, with the reservoir formed in this way containing at least a gas; (3) a spray orifice through which the fluid is sprayed; (4) a porous material piece which is capable of retaining a quantity of fluid and which is disposed upstream from the spray orifice; and (5) a support member fixed to the thermoformed shell to hold the porous material piece in place. The spray orifice is formed by the support member.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2001Date of Patent: July 29, 2003Assignee: Valois S.A.Inventors: Firmin Garcia, Aline Abergel
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Patent number: 6599472Abstract: This invention provides oil soluble sulfhydryl compound scavengers which are salt compositions of the formula: Mn+(R—CO2−)x(OH)n−x wherein M is a metal ion whose sulfide salt is less than 0.1% soluble in water, n is 2 or 3, x is an integer from 1 to n, and R a hydrocarbyl radical containing from about 4 to about 19 carbon atoms, or mixture of these compositions. A method is also provided to control odors produced by sulfhydryl compounds wherein the he said sulfhydryl compounds are contacted with the metal salts described above.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2000Date of Patent: July 29, 2003Assignee: Surface Chemists of Florida Inc.Inventor: Alice P. Hudson
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Publication number: 20030138344Abstract: A system for handling mail is in the form of a modular facility (10), which is capable of being isolated from the surrounding environment. The modular facility includes an enclosure or sorting area (40) for receiving and sorting incoming mail. A decontamination system (22) receives sorted mail and decontaminates the mail with a antimicrobial gas, such as ethylene oxide. A clean room (32), isolated from the enclosure and spaced from the enclosure by the decontamination system, is used for receiving processed mail from the decontamination system and sorting the mail for distribution. A source (92) of a decontaminant gas, such as vapor hydrogen peroxide, is fluidly connected with the enclosure for supplying the decontaminant gas to the enclosure in the event that the sorting room is contaminated or suspected of being contaminated with a pathogenic biological or chemical agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Applicant: STERIS INC.Inventors: Thaddeus J. Mielnik, David A. Karle, Alex D. Biggie, William John Thomas Biebesheimer, Peter A. Burke, Gerald E. McDonnell, Chad Rhodes, Elaine M. Kopis
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Patent number: 6589486Abstract: The apparatus and method of the present invention are suitable for use in the HVAC system of a building or dwelling such as a home or small commercial building. The apparatus and method cleans, purifies and deodorizes air in the building or dwelling. The air purifying apparatus comprises the following basic components: a UV germicidal lamp, an ozone generator, an air flow sensor, a control system, a status display system, a coupling system to connect the apparatus to an HVAC system, and a power system.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 1999Date of Patent: July 8, 2003Assignee: Osceola Specialty ProductsInventor: John B Spanton
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Patent number: 6589487Abstract: A scent dispensing apparatus attachable to a flashlight body for heating of a liquid scent medium. The device includes a flashlight attachment having coupled thereto a heating apparatus that includes a resistive element submerged in a reservoir containing scent medium.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2000Date of Patent: July 8, 2003Inventors: Pao Ly, May Vang Ly
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Publication number: 20030099581Abstract: Apparatus (10) for recovering fumes from a roofing kettle (12) includes a fan (72) for drawing air from the hollow interior of a housing (20). A conduit (34) extends through the housing front wall (22) and terminates in the hollow interior. A burner assembly (44) is disposed within the conduit (34) for providing a flame within the conduit (34). The housing side wall (30) includes a fresh air intake (78). A flexible metal hose (80) extends between the outer free end of the conduit (34) and the roofing kettle (12). Rotation of the fan (72) causes air to be drawn from the interior of the housing (20) and in turn through the fresh air intake (78), through the conduit (34) and the hose (80) from the interior of the kettle (12), and through the duct (46) and tube (58) of the burner assembly (44).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2003Publication date: May 29, 2003Inventor: Brian T. Byrne
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Patent number: 6569386Abstract: A metallic compound layer exhibiting a photocatalytic activity function is formed on the surface of light absorbing material so as to provide the property of deodorizing air or an object coming in contact with the material. Preferably, the metallic compound layer is fixed on the surface of the light absorbing material. Alternatively, the metallic compound layer is formed as a material in which the surface region includes an outer portion mainly formed of a metallic mixture including a metallic oxide, such as titanium oxide. As a method of manufacturing the light absorbing material is coated with a metallic compound for improving photocatalytic activity, and then is processed into a desired shape.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2000Date of Patent: May 27, 2003Inventors: Jong Ho Ko, Samuel Ko
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Publication number: 20030091466Abstract: A method and apparatus for releasing fragrance. An embodiment of the apparatus includes a first scented layer that releases a first portion of fragrance and a second scented layer adjacent to the first layer that releases a second portion of fragrance. The second portion of fragrance is released after the first portion of fragrance is released. Exemplary applications include air fresheners and fragrance samplers.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2002Publication date: May 15, 2003Inventors: Kevin Benko, Joshua Skiles, Shannon Sterner, Sarah Teitt, Andrew Gentiluomo
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Publication number: 20030086831Abstract: An ultraviolet disinfection (UV) system for gases including a UV light-ready gas purifier having at least one portal in the gas purifier for receiving UV light input from a UV light source, which is removably connected to the gas purifier via a connector at the portal, and positioned to provide a focused, controllable UV light output that has at least one UV dose zone for providing effective sterilization of microorganisms and disinfection within an interior of the gas purifier. The light source is positioned within a housing that is external to the gas purifier and capable of being connected thereto via optical connectors, such as fiber optic transmission lines. A method for UV disinfection of the interior of gas purifiers is also included in the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2001Publication date: May 8, 2003Inventor: Isaac B. Horton
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Publication number: 20030082070Abstract: A sanitizing pouch secures to a product package and includes a sanitizing agent disposed therein. A delivery device includes an inlet thereto and an outlet therefrom. A probe attaches to the inlet of the delivery device. The probe is adapted to puncture the sanitizing pouch and the product package, whereby the puncturing of the sanitizing pouch by the probe releases the sanitizing agent over the probe thereby sanitizing the probe prior to the puncturing of the product package by the probe. After flowing over the probe, the sanitizing agent flows into the delivery device thereby sanitizing the delivery device. The delivery device draws product from the product package for delivery via its outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2002Publication date: May 1, 2003Inventors: Frank G. Liberto, William F. Drees
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Patent number: 6555056Abstract: A method of preserving two or more separately packaged agents for forming a silicone composition which can be cured by mixing the separately packaged agents, which method can reduce the number of air bubbles contained in a cured product of the silicone composition and prevent a reduction in the strength of the cured product. The method of preserving the composition is characterized by keeping each packaged agent of the curable silicone composition under reduced pressure.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2000Date of Patent: April 29, 2003Assignee: Tokuyama CorporationInventors: Hiroyuki Nakagawa, Toshio Kawaguchi, Yasuhiro Hosoi
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Patent number: 6555053Abstract: According to the present invention, provided are a method whereby a sterilization/deodorization gas is supplied by irradiating a stabilized chlorine dioxide gel or liquid with ultraviolet radiation, and a sterilization/deodorization gas supply apparatus which comprises: a chemical container used to hold a chemical gel or liquid which is used for sterilization and deodorization, and as an insecticide or an insectifuge; an ultraviolet radiation unit for projecting ultraviolet radiation onto the chemical and for generating a dispersed gas; and a gas discharge unit for extracting from the chemical container gas elements that are to be dispersed by the ultraviolet radiation unit. With this arrangement, a chlorine dioxide gas that can effectively perform sterilization and deodorization can be easily and safely stored, handled and supplemented by employing the chemical reactive propagative effects of ultraviolet radiation.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 1999Date of Patent: April 29, 2003Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha SunsealInventor: Kohei Aoyagi
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Patent number: 6555069Abstract: An oil lamp emitting a fragrance has a container including a fuel oil and a fragrance and a wick for drawing fuel oil out of the container for burning. A separate ceramic diffuser is positioned adjacent the top of the lamp, near the combustion end of the wick. The ceramic diffuser receives a combination of fuel oil and fragrance and diffuses the fragrance into the air. The diffusion is increased when the lamp is lighted. The lamp provides a scent to the surrounding air which is similar in strength to fragranced wax candles.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2000Date of Patent: April 29, 2003Assignee: Bath & Body Works, Inc.Inventor: John A. Ferguson
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Publication number: 20030072688Abstract: An improved air sterilization system has unobstructed air passageways from a chamber substantially enclosing a volume of air to the air sterilization assembly unit in which the air sterilization assembly unit has heating elements located within air passageways in the unit to exterminate airborne micro-organisms by applying heat to the continuously flowing airstream, and in which the temperature of air leaving the system is insignificantly higher than the temperature of air entering the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2002Publication date: April 17, 2003Inventor: Carlos J.D. Matias
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Publication number: 20030064009Abstract: An aromatic bag freshener specifically for the interior of various types of carrying bags, including handbags and athletic bags, provides a highly perforated, hollow, decorative holder that allows the insertion and placement of pre-scented material within the holder. Fragrance may escape from the pre-scented material to the ambient environment within the bag through the perforated area of the holder. The holder may take the shape of a teardrop, flower petal, geometric shape, or the like, and extends from a decorative chain, strap or other attachment element with an end hook, pin, or magnetic clasp to fasten the holder to the inside of the bag. The scent carrying material may comprise pre-scented wax-based material, scented molded polymer, formed absorbent carrier material infused with fragrance, or other scented material. The holder, and scented insert are organized into a kit which has a matching color coded position, emotive word, and/or associated name for each fragrance.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2002Publication date: April 3, 2003Inventor: Tracey Baaset
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Publication number: 20030044325Abstract: A diffuser includes a base portion and a lid portion. The diffuser is adapted to allow emanation of vapor from a burning block of combustible material and contains a block receiving portion elevated from a surface of the base portion. The block receiving portion has one or more grooves formed in a top surface of the block receiving portion and extending below the top surface of the block receiving portion. The base portion further includes apertures forming channels extending from within the base portion to an outer surface of the base portion. The lid portion is preferably substantially pyramidal in shape and has an apex at an end remote from the base portion. The lid portion further includes apertures positioned towards the apex. In use, a burning block of combustible material, impregnated with fragrance, is placed on the block receiving portion, and the lid portion is placed over the block.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2002Publication date: March 6, 2003Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser (UK) LimitedInventors: Andrew Robert Edwards, Andrew Robert McLeish
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Publication number: 20030039577Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing contaminants from contaminated air is accomplished by exposing an incoming air stream from a surrounding area to ultra-violet (UV) radiation to generate ozone in an ozone chamber of the system. The ozone chamber is configured to reduce air through-flow velocity and to provide time for the ozone to mix with the air and oxidize the contaminants. The air stream subsequently enters a germicidal chamber and is again exposed to UV radiation at a different wavelength to destroy bacteria and any ozone in the air stream thus resulting in sterilized air. The system may include various ozone and germicidal chamber configurations to increase residence time within these chambers. Further, the system may be configured for installation within a wall or ceiling, or for mounting on a ceiling fan motor for use with ceiling fans.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventors: Jerry Nelson, Craig Andrews
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Patent number: 6524535Abstract: An adsorptive decomposition deodorizing element comprising of a heating unit having an electrical heating unit inserted between laminated mica plates and a deodorizing unit located on the peripheral surface of said heating unit which can be heated very quickly, gives little offensive odor even in the step of regeneration by heating, and has a light weight and an excellent processability.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2000Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Assignee: Nikki-Universal Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yoshiki Nakano, Eiki Iida, Ryouji Aikawa
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Patent number: 6524537Abstract: A fragrance emitter used with internet is disclosed. The fragrance emitter is able to emit various kinds of fragrance stored in vessels according to the command sent by a frequency detector which is used to search for the existence of a specific frequency specially used by a specific web site. Therefore, when the existence of a specific frequency matches with a predetermined frequency, the electromagnetic valve is able to activate the movement of a valve mounted on a fragrance vessel in an air tight manner, such that the fragrance is ventilated and mix with the air by a fan.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2000Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Inventor: Chum Lee
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Publication number: 20030031605Abstract: The present invention relates to the passage and device of an air purifier having a plurality of filter layers of light catalyst disposed layer by layer on a predetermined space, and a plurality of engraved openings formed on the surface of each filter layer, and a plurality of recessions formed on the surface panel. When each filter layer is stacked, the recession of each filter layer is disposed on surface of each filter layer below, and forms an isolating section at where the recession lands such that a plurality of passages having appropriate gaps between every two filter layers and every two isolating sections. The air can pass through the passage between two filter layers and thus accomplishes the disinfections effect, and such device can be installed between a base having a fan and a cover having a gas inlet and a gas outlet where an infrared light illuminates each filter layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2001Publication date: February 13, 2003Inventor: Yang-Chan Lin
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Patent number: 6514306Abstract: A fibrous element is described. The fibrous element includes a container member and an anti-microbial agent, wherein the anti-microbial agent is disposed within the container member. The container member can include structures such as an elongated fiber having multiple lobes with a longitudinally extending internal cavity including an opening from the internal cavity to the outer fiber formed between adjacent lobes, an elongated fiber having an internal longitudinally extending cavity having a longitudinally extending opening, and a particulate. The anti-microbial agent is capable of diffusing out of the container member and throughout the fibrous element in response to elevated relative humidity levels in order to contact and kill a microbial population.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2000Date of Patent: February 4, 2003Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Ronald P. Rohrbach, Peter D. Unger, Gordon William Jones
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Patent number: 6508989Abstract: This Invention Patent refers to an air sterilization system for child incubators. The object of this Patent is to provide the child with air which is less polluted or free from pathogenic microorganisms that might put its health at risk or prolong its stay in the incubator and/or clinic or hospital, and that of the other persons or patients that might come into contact with the air exiting the same incubator in the case of a child with an infectious manifestations.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 1999Date of Patent: January 21, 2003Assignee: Arroba Ingenieria, Sa. De Cv.Inventors: José Luis Urrusti, Carlos Aguilar Chávez
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Publication number: 20030012680Abstract: An odorizer/deodorizer device includes two shells forming a housing defining an internal cavity. A scented insert is disposed within the housing. The insert may be an absorbent pad containing a liquid-based scent material. An end of the housing is configured such so as to be securely positioned in alignment with a fan outlet of an electrical device. The housing may include a tab having an aperture which receives a hook attachable to the fan or electrical device for positioning the housing relative to the fan. The housing includes vents to allow air to be forced therethrough. The scented insert may also include apertures to facilitate the flow of air therethrough so that as the fan is in operation, the air forced therethrough is odorize or deodorized.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2002Publication date: January 16, 2003Inventor: Richard Balsys
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Patent number: 6503459Abstract: A heated volatile dispenser and a volatile carrier for use therewith are disclosed. The volatile dispenser has a closed heating chamber having ceiling and exit vents. A fuel burner is contained within the heating chamber, and a carrier holder is positioned over the fuel burner. The carrier holder holds a volatile carrier in a location above the fuel burner such that hot combustion products from the fuel burner pass the carrier holder and directly heat a volatile carrier held thereby. The volatile carrier may be held in an edge-on orientation with respect to the flow of hot gases, or transversely with respect to them. The volatile carrier has an inward end that has a cross-sectional profile made to be complementary to that of an insert slot through which the volatile carrier must be inserted for use. Methods of dispensing volatiles are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 1999Date of Patent: January 7, 2003Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Stephen B. Leonard, Scott W. Demarest, Michael C. Fryan, Donald J. Shanklin, Paul E. Furner
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Patent number: 6503458Abstract: A device for purifying air within a room. The device includes a housing having a plurality of air inlet ports and a plurality of air outlet ports. An ultraviolet ray generator is positioned within the housing along with a fan for drawing air into the housing through the air inlet ports. A passageway leading from the air inlet ports and encircling the ultraviolet ray generator to the air outlet ports provides a path for air drawn into the housing. The ultraviolet rays produced by the generator kill bacteria, germs and viruses in the air passing thereby through the passageway and the passageway maximizes a distance traveled by the air through the housing and thereby maximizing exposure of the air to the ultraviolet rays. The device also generates ozone for neutralizing undesirable odors, such as stale tobacco smoke and mildew in the air drawn into the housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2000Date of Patent: January 7, 2003Inventor: William D Ogle
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Publication number: 20030003015Abstract: The present invention provides a new method for the in situ generation of chlorine dioxide from a solution of sodium chlorite and carbon dioxide. The present invention produces effective levels of chlorine dioxide without having to resort to the use of hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, hydrogen peroxide, chlorine, sulfur dioxide, or methanol. By eliminating the use of toxic and/or hazardous compounds, the present invention provides a safer means for generating and using chlorine dioxide in a wider variety of applications than previously possible. For instance, the present invention can easily be adapted for the treatment of combustion exhaust gases, flue gases, cooling towers, chilled water systems, contaminated groundwater, and agricultural produce or products.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2002Publication date: January 2, 2003Inventors: L. Fred Roensch, Richard H. Tribble, Dick Hilliard
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Publication number: 20030003028Abstract: A germicide apparatus comprises UV lamps and a switching-hour counter devices for indicating an incipient exhaustion condition of the lamps, thereby allowing the apparatus use to timely replace the UV lamps.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2002Publication date: January 2, 2003Inventor: Giancarlo Tomaselli
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Patent number: 6500465Abstract: The present invention relates to a volatile, residue free peroxide antimicrobial composition, which can be applied as a penetrating and durable, fine aerosol, that has superior strength with respect to decontaminating buildings infected with bacteria, fungi, virus or fungal or bacterial spores. The present invention is also directed to a process for decontaminating large man made structures and the air contained in these.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2002Date of Patent: December 31, 2002Inventor: Alvin Ronlan
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Publication number: 20020192122Abstract: A mosquito fumigator is provided. The mosquito fumigator includes a heating device, having a first substance and a second substance causing a chemical exothermic reaction separately disposed in a closed space of a case, configured such that heat generated by the reaction of the first and second substances is transferred to a radiation plate positioned on the case to heat a mosquito coil placed on the radiation plate, and an operating pin causing the reaction between the first and second substances inside the heating device. The mosquito fumigator heats and fumigates existing electric mosquito coils using heat generated by an exothermic reaction of chemical substances without a separate power supply, and is advantageously used outdoors.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2002Publication date: December 19, 2002Inventor: Seung-ho Tak
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Publication number: 20020189108Abstract: The invention relates to a cleaning body made of high-grade steel for the cleaning of human skin, in particular under running water, with at least one cleaning-active area. A particularly good odor-removing effect of the cleaning body according to the invention is achieved in that the cleaning-active area is formed by an accessible area of the surface of the cleaning body, whereby the cleaning-active area is finally worked by metal-cutting.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2002Publication date: December 19, 2002Inventor: Dirk Zielonka
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Patent number: 6495097Abstract: A composition and a method of use for reducing malsensory agents comprising a component selected from the group consisting of fragrances, flavors, unfragranced carriers and mixtures thereof, with undecylenic acid and/or a derivative thereof, in an amount effective to reduce the malsensory agents and allow release of the component from the composition.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2002Date of Patent: December 17, 2002Assignee: Shaw Mildge & CompanyInventors: Allan L. Streit, Harry Hayes, Grant Mudge
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Publication number: 20020187080Abstract: A containment assembly with gloved access to a processing zone that is isolated from the surrounding environment. A protective glove is secured in an access opening. A replacement glove is secured in a retainer location that is separate from the retainer location of the glove being replaced without interrupting the isolation of the processing zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2002Publication date: December 12, 2002Inventors: Michael Mellor, Neil Cocker
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Patent number: 6491890Abstract: The invention concerns a method for continuous long term dosing of CO2 in biologically used media, comprising the steps below: i) expelling an aqueous acid solution from a storage container by means of a chemical reaction which generates gas pressure, ii) dripping the acid solution into a solid and/or liquid carbonate or hydrogen carbonate composition, and iii) supply of the corresponding CO2 to the medium which is used biologically, as well as a set and a reequipment set for carrying out this method.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2000Date of Patent: December 10, 2002Inventor: Klaus Söchting
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Patent number: 6488900Abstract: A method and apparatus for purifying air to deactivate toxic chemical and biological species such as Sarin, mustard gas, phosgene, cyanogen chloride, Anthrax spores, E. coli bacteria, Salmonella bacteria, Hepatitis virus, and Norwalk virus. The apparatus comprises a reaction chamber coupled to a counterflow heat exchanger. Incoming contaminated air is directed through a heating side of a counterflow heat exchanger to preheat it. The air is further heated to a temperature of at least 200° C., which is sufficient to deactivate common biological toxic species. Optionally, the reaction chamber may include a catalyst on a surface area over which the heated air is directed, which enables a thermocatalytic reaction that is particularly effective in deactivating biological and chemical warfare agents, such as anthrax and Sarin.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 1999Date of Patent: December 3, 2002Assignee: MesoSystems Technology, Inc.Inventors: Charles J. Call, Mike Powell, Seung-Ho Hong, Ezra Merrill, Alireza Shekarriz, Patrick Call
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Publication number: 20020176810Abstract: Rechargeable electric air-freshener for vehicles, of a type which is placed in a lighter holder of these vehicles includes a case, a lid for closing the case, each provided with openings for the perfuming vapor from an aromatic substance, which may be recharged and which, by means of temperature, releases aromatic essences it contains, situated inside the case, two metal bands on sides of the case to hold the case in position, one permitting connection to one electrical pole, a button at a rear portion of the case, a spring inside the case for the other pole, an integrated printed heated electrical circuit in the case, and an external button with four positions for activating the electrical circuit, the external button including an LED visible behind the lid and a switch, which activates a sound alarm to advise of a need to recharge the aromatic substance.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2002Publication date: November 28, 2002Inventor: Jose Munoz Quintana
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Publication number: 20020176809Abstract: The present invention provides for apparatus for the conditioning of air for human use. The apparatus is comprised of: (a) a fluid flux generator for generating a flux of particulate precursor material; an activator for activating said particulate precursor material in a gas-to-particle reaction for forming atmospherically unstable products for the encapsulation of harmful airborne agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2002Publication date: November 28, 2002Inventor: Harold E. Siess
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Patent number: 6485683Abstract: Pyro sulfuric acid is employed to decontaminate air. Contaminated air is contacted with pyro sulfuric acid in a pyro sulfuric acid system, and released as decontaminated air. The system can be especially useful in a chemical/biological/nuclear defense module.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 1999Date of Patent: November 26, 2002Inventor: Wilhelm E. Walles
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Patent number: 6485685Abstract: A purifying agent or the like which can improve purifying performance is obtained. A container (12) of a purifying agent generating apparatus (10) contains a solution (14), into which a surface-active agent has been dissolved, and ozone gas is supplied thereto. In this way, a purifying agent (34) (i.e., aggregate of ozone-containing bubbles (32), each of which includes an ozone-containing membrane, into which ozone has been dissolved, and ozone-containing gas, which is contained in the inner portion of the membrane and includes ozone) is generated. Therefore, odor which fills a sealed space can be removed and a higher purifying performance is obtained.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1998Date of Patent: November 26, 2002Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Tomomi Kishi, Hisashi Nakano, Masatoshi Michibata
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Publication number: 20020168301Abstract: A fragrance emanating device for freshening atmospheric air has (i) a closed container for accommodating a liquid fragrance composition in its interior, (ii) an emanator having a surface open to the ambient air for evaporation of the liquid fragrance composition, and (iii) a conduit linking the emanator surface with the liquid fragrance composition in the interior of the container. The components of the device are so dimensioned that, in use, thermal expansion of air and/or liquid in the container, resulting from an increase in temperature, causes a portion of the fragrance composition to travel along the conduit from the container to the emanator surface, and thermal contraction of the air and/or liquid in the container, resulting from a decrease in temperature, causes air from the atmosphere to enter the container via the conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2002Publication date: November 14, 2002Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER (UK) LIMITEDInventor: Robert Vern Channer
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Publication number: 20020136669Abstract: An air filter system is disclosed which utilizes a house plant growing in a standard plant growing device (pot) and a subsurface air withdrawal member positioned below the top surface of the growth media in which the plant is growing. The subsurface member has intake and outlet apertures where the outlet aperture is in fluid communication with a fan unit. The fan unit pulls air from the environment into and through the plant growing medium, into and through the subsurface member and into and out of the fan unit. As the air is pulled through the growth media the plant and associated micro-organisms remove airborne contaminants such as VOCs, pollens, dust and the like. The unit can also be operated in reverse where air is drawn into the fan unit and exhausted through the plant growth medium. Thus, any pot suitable for growing plants indoors can be converted into an air filter for upgrading the air quality of in open, closed or semi-closed environments.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2001Publication date: September 26, 2002Inventor: Federico Marques
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Publication number: 20020132106Abstract: The invention relates to foam composites having improved properties. These polymeric foams are prepared by polymerization of certain water-in-oil emulsions having a relatively high ratio of water phase to oil phase, commonly known in the art as high internal phase emulsions, or “HIPEs.” The HIPE-derived foam materials used in the present invention comprise a generally hydrophobic, flexible, semi-flexible, or rigid nonionic polymeric foam structure of interconnected open-cells. These foam structures have a density of less than about 100 mg/cc, a glass transition temperature (Tg) of between about −40° and 90° C., and at least about 1% by weight compatible fibers incorporated into the foam. The foam composites have improved tensile properties compared to foams having no incorporated fibers or foams having noncompatible fibers incorporated therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2001Publication date: September 19, 2002Inventors: John Collins Dyer, Mario Elmen Tremblay, Robert Joseph McChain, Edward Creston Smith, Thomas Allen DesMarais
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Patent number: 6444963Abstract: A safe and effective microwave deodorizer including a volatile medium, such as a liquid solution of water and citrus oils, contained in an absorbent material such as a non-metallic sponge. When the microwave deodorizer is heated in a microwave oven, the microwave deodorizer releases deodorizing vapors in a manner designed to deposit a deodorizing residue on an inner surface of the microwave oven.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2001Date of Patent: September 3, 2002Inventor: Raymond G. Donahue
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Publication number: 20020106303Abstract: Apparatus and methods for removing malodor from the air, particularly from confined spaces are disclosed. Such devices and methods are useful for example for storing and preserving food in closed compartments such as refrigerators. The apparatus and methods utilize baking soda as the odor removing substance, either alone, or in combination with another odor removing substance, which may include activated carbon. In one embodiment, the apparatus has a detachable cartridge member which contains baking soda. In one version of this embodiment, the detachable cartridge member is used with an air moving member that draws air through the detachable cartridge member. In one embodiment, the method involves using a detachable cartridge member with an air moving member in one confined space, and using another cartridge member without the air moving member in another compartment of the confined space.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2001Publication date: August 8, 2002Inventors: Paul Stiros, Jeffrey Donald Painter, Frank Andrej Kvietok, Charles Michael Hardy
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Publication number: 20020094298Abstract: A system and method for purifying air by employing an air purifier which includes an irradiation chamber having a titanium element therein, an air circulator, and at least one ultraviolet radiation source. Impure air is exposed to UV in the presence of naturally occurring and reforming titanium oxide, a recognized photocatalytic agent. The agent is resident on the surface of a titanium element that is provided adjacent the at least one radiation source. The system may produce a plurality of separate UV energy spectra in distinct regions of the system. In this case, each radiating region of the system can be optically isolated from some or all of the other radiating regions by an optical isolator, and the isolator can incorporate a catalytic titanium element.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2001Publication date: July 18, 2002Inventor: Gerald C. Monagan