Binary Compound (oxide Of Nitrogen) Patents (Class 423/400)
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Patent number: 12233393Abstract: The present invention provides a low pressure generating plasma reactor closed loop process, comprising: feeding a fresh feed gas flow and a fresh feed absorption liquid flow to a plasma reactor closed loop comprising a condenser, a liquid loop, a recycle gas loop, and a plasma generator; converting feed gas to reactive plasma products in the plasma generator; quenching and absorbing the reactive plasma products into an absorption liquid circulating in the liquid loop where the reactive plasma products react to form liquid reaction products, thereby generating low pressure in the closed loop; monitoring the composition and low pressure of the recycle gas loop and, if the pressure increases, adjusting the composition of the fresh feed gas flow and/or fresh feed absorption liquid flow to bring the composition of the feed gas towards stoichiometric ratio with the absorbed reactive plasma products; extracting circulating absorption liquid, containing the liquid reaction products, from the plasma reactor closed loType: GrantFiled: October 23, 2019Date of Patent: February 25, 2025Assignee: N2 APPLIED ASInventor: Rune Ingels
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Publication number: 20150129089Abstract: A hydrogen-free amorphous dielectric insulating film having a high material density and a low density of tunneling states is provided. The film is prepared by e-beam deposition of a dielectric material on a substrate having a high substrate temperature Tsub under high vacuum and at a low deposition rate. In an exemplary embodiment, the film is amorphous silicon having a density greater than about 2.18 g/cm3 and a hydrogen content of less than about 0.1%, prepared by e-beam deposition at a rate of about 0.1 nm/sec on a substrate having Tsub=400° C. under a vacuum pressure of 1×10?8 Torr.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2014Publication date: May 14, 2015Applicant: The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Xiao Liu, Daniel R. Queen, Frances Hellman
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Patent number: 8956992Abstract: A method of replacing or exchanging non-metal charge balancing cations located at ion-exchanges sites within SAPO frameworks with cations of a transition metal using a solid state ion-exchange process. Transition metal-containing particles are formed on surfaces of SAPO particles, and thereafter the particles are heated in air to initiate the solid-state ion-exchange process. The transition metal-containing particles and the SAPO particles are heated to a temperature and for an amount of time to produce transition metal cations, and for the transition metal cations to replace at least a portion of the non-metal cations located within the SAPO frameworks.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2011Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignees: GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Tsinghua UniversityInventors: Gongshin Qi, Wei Li, Lei Wang
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Patent number: 8932849Abstract: A method to produce N2O from organic nitrogen and/or reactive nitrogen in waste uses a bioreactor coupled to a hardware reactor device in which the N2O is consumed in a gas phase chemical reaction, e.g., catalytic decomposition to form oxygen and nitrogen gas. Heat from the exothermic reaction may be used to generate power. The N2O may alternatively be used as an oxidant or co-oxidant in a combustion reaction, e.g., in the combustion of methane.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2012Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior UniversityInventors: Yaniv D. Scherson, Brian J. Cantwell, Craig S. Criddle
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Patent number: 8932847Abstract: A bioreactor designed to produce N2O from organic nitrogen and/or reactive nitrogen in waste is coupled to a hardware reactor device in which the N2O is consumed in a gas phase chemical reaction, e.g., catalytic decomposition to form oxygen and nitrogen gas. Heat from the exothermic reaction may be used to generate power. The bioreactor may use communities of autotrophic microorganisms such as those capable of nitrifier denitrification, ammonia oxidizing bacteria, and/or ammonia oxidizing archaea. A portion of the N2O dissolved in aqueous effluent from the bioreactor may be separated to increase the amount of gas phase N2O product. The amount of the gas phase N2O in a gas stream may also be concentrated prior to undergoing the chemical reaction. The N2O may alternatively be used as an oxidant or co-oxidant in a combustion reaction, e.g., in the combustion of methane.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2010Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior UniversityInventors: Brian J. Cantwell, Craig S. Criddle, Kevin Lohner, Yaniv D. Scherson, George F. Wells
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Patent number: 8932848Abstract: A bioreactor designed to produce N2O from organic nitrogen and/or reactive nitrogen in waste is coupled to a hardware reactor device in which the N2O is consumed in a gas phase chemical reaction, e.g., catalytic decomposition to form oxygen and nitrogen gas. Heat from the exothermic reaction may be used to generate power. The N2O may alternatively be used as an oxidant or co-oxidant in a combustion reaction, e.g., in the combustion of methane. The bioreactor may have various designs including a two-stage bioreactor, a hollow-fiber membrane bioreactor, or a sequencing batch reactor. The bioreactor may involve Fe(II)-mediated reduction of nitrite to nitrous oxide.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2011Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior UniversityInventors: Brian J. Cantwell, Craig S. Criddle, Yaniv D. Scherson, George F. Wells, Xing Xie, Koshlan Mayer-Blackwell
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Patent number: 8932547Abstract: The invention relates to a so-called zero emission ‘AST-CNR/ITM system’ modular plant for removal of pollutants from flue gases produced by industrial processes. The plant comprises prefabricated modular elements with programmed and automatic operation, easy to mount and assemble on site without undergoing expensive plant stoppage. Each module or ‘reaction tower’ comprises a plurality of sections vertically arranged on top of one another, which carry out the following functions: Removal of particulate matter with treatment and removal of chemical pollutants, such as heavy metals, chlorides, fluorides Treatment and removal of SOx Treatment and removal of NOx Capture of CO2 Production of hydrogen Production of methanol. The various sections may be combined according to the requirements of the plant and of the flue gases to be treated.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2008Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: AST Engineering S.R.L.Inventors: Tommaso Nardo, Antonio Maria Nardo, Angelo Basile, Fausto Gallucci
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Publication number: 20140378299Abstract: This invention relates to a titanium dioxide catalyst particle, the catalyst particle comprising ruffle nanorods having metal nanoparticles deposited at or near the free ends of the nanorods, which is suitable to catalyse reactions after exposure to temperatures above 550 deg C. The invention also provides for the use of a catalyst particle in catalysing reactions and a method of catalysing reactions, the catalyst particle being suitable to catalyse reactions after exposure to temperatures above 550 deg C.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2012Publication date: December 25, 2014Applicant: University of the Witwatersrand, JohannesburgInventors: Dean Howard Barrett, Paul John Franklyn
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Patent number: 8765092Abstract: A non-stoichiometric perovskite oxide having the general chemical formula LaXMnOY, in which the molar ratio of lanthanum to manganese (“X”) ranges from 0.85 to 0.95, can be used in particle form as an oxidation catalyst to oxidize NO to NO2 in an exhaust aftertreatment system for a hydrocarbon-fueled engine. The oxygen content (“Y”) fluctuates with variations in the molar ratio of lanthanum to manganese but generally falls somewhere in the range of 3.0 to 3.30. The crystal lattice adjustments spurred by the non-stoichiometric molar ratio of lanthanum to manganese are believed responsible for an enhanced NO oxidative activity relative to similar perovskite oxides with a higher molar ratio of lanthanum and manganese.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2012Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignees: GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Tianjin UniversityInventors: Gongshin Qi, Wei Li, Xinquan Wang, Meiqing Shen
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Patent number: 8741222Abstract: Various systems, devices, NO2 absorbents, NO2 scavengers and NO2 recuperator for generating nitric oxide are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, an apparatus for converting nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide can include a receptacle including an inlet, an outlet, a surface-active material coated with an aqueous solution of ascorbic acid and an absorbent wherein the inlet is configured to receive a gas flow and fluidly communicate the gas flow to the outlet through the surface-active material and the absorbent such that nitrogen dioxide in the gas flow is converted to nitric oxide.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2013Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Geno LLCInventors: David H. Fine, Gregory Vasquez, David P. Rounbehler
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Patent number: 8734728Abstract: Ammonia oxidizers are disclosed that can include gas distributors and distribution rings to improve the distribution of the flow of a gas feedstream across a catalyst bed in the ammonia oxidizer. The gas distributors include circular plates that have holes through which the gas feedstream is distributed across the catalyst bed. In some examples, the gas distributors also have a sidewall. The distribution rings are attached to the inner wall of the ammonia oxidizer at a predetermined distance below the gas distributor.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2011Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Jing Guo, Matthew Warren
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Patent number: 8721980Abstract: Systems and methods of producing chemical compounds are disclosed. An example chemical production system includes an intake chamber having intake ports for entry of a gas mixture. An igniter ignites the gas mixture in the intake chamber. A nozzle restricts exit of the ignited gas mixture from the intake chamber. An expansion chamber cools the ignited gas with a cooling agent. The expansion chamber has an exhaust where the cooled gas exits the expansion chamber. A chemical compound product is formed in the expansion chamber.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2011Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Altmerge, LLCInventor: Bruce H. Peters
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Publication number: 20140113811Abstract: Provided are methods for storing gases on porous adsorbents, methods for optimizing the storage of gases on porous adsorbents, methods of making porous adsorbents, and methods of gas storage of optimized compositions, as in systems containing porous adsorbents and gas adsorbed on the surface of the porous adsorbent. The disclosed methods and systems feature a constant or increasing isosteric enthalpy of adsorption as a function of uptake of the gas onto the exposed surface of a porous adsorbent. Adsorbents with a porous geometry and surface dimensions suited to a particular adsorbate are exposed to the gas at elevated pressures in the specific regime where n/V (density) is larger than predicted by the ideal gas law by more than several percent.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Inventors: Nicholas P. STADIE, Brent T. FULTZ, Channing AHN, Maxwell MURIALDO
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Patent number: 8609026Abstract: Various systems, devices, NO2 absorbents, NO2 scavengers and NO2 recuperator for generating nitric oxide are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, an apparatus for converting nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide can include a receptacle including an inlet, an outlet, a surface-active material coated with an aqueous solution of ascorbic acid and an absorbent wherein the inlet is configured to receive a gas flow and fluidly communicate the gas flow to the outlet through the surface-active material and the absorbent such that nitrogen dioxide in the gas flow is converted to nitric oxide.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2012Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: GENO LLCInventors: David Fine, Gregory Vasquez, David P. Rounbehler
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Patent number: 8580086Abstract: A high concentration NO2 gas generating system including a circulating path configured by connecting a chamber, a plasma generator, and a circulating means, wherein NO2 is generated by circulating a gas mixture including nitrogen and oxygen in the circulating path is provided. The high concentration NO2 gas generating system provides a high concentration NO2 generating system and the high concentration NO2 generating method using the generating system by which NO2 of high concentration (approximately 500 ppm or above) required for a high level of sterilization process in such as sterilization of medical instruments can be simply and selectively obtained. In addition, since indoor air is used as an ingredient, the management of ingredients is simple and highly safe, and the high concentration of NO2 can be simply and selectively prepared on demand.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2013Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Noxilizer, Inc.Inventors: Hidetaka Matsuuchi, Tomoyuki Hirose, Ryuichi Iwasaki, Masaaki Mike, Shigeru Masuda, Hirofumi Hayashi, Toru Tanibata, Joongsoo Kim, Sang Hun Lee, Jae-Mo Koo, Orion Weihe, Andrew Way
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Patent number: 8545779Abstract: A method for catalytic oxidation of NO to NO2 in the sulfur-containing exhaust gases of lean-burn engines, such as diesel engines is disclosed. The catalysts are oxide perovskites with a credible likelihood of being sulfur-tolerant.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2011Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Richard J. Blint, Chang H. Kim
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Publication number: 20130108610Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of inhibiting aconitase activity of fungal cells in an individual, the method comprising administering an inhibitor of aconitase activity to the fungal cell in an amount effective to inhibit activity of aconitase by said fungal cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2011Publication date: May 2, 2013Inventors: James Robert SCHWARTZ, Charles Winston Saunders, Robert Scott Youngquist, Jun Xu
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Patent number: 8404201Abstract: The oxidation of nitrogen oxide (NO) in an oxygen-containing exhaust gas flow from a diesel or other lean-burn engine may be catalyzed using particles of co-precipitated and calcined manganese (Mn), cerium (Ce) and zirconium (Zr) mixed oxides. In preferred embodiments, the molar ratios of Mn, Ce and Zr to the total amount of base metals in the ternary mixed oxide catalyst are in the range of 0.25-0.35, 0.40-0.50 and 0.20-0.25, respectively. Further, this ternary mixed oxide catalyst is less susceptible to sulfur poisoning than previously-disclosed binary mixed oxide catalysts. The ternary mixed oxide catalyst may also be regenerated—and the inhibiting effect of SO2 reversed—by briefly exposing the catalyst to a reducing exhaust gas environment.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2011Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Gongshin Qi, Wei Li
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Publication number: 20120251429Abstract: Systems and methods of producing chemical compounds are disclosed. An example chemical production system includes an intake chamber having intake ports for entry of a gas mixture. An igniter ignites the gas mixture in the intake chamber. A nozzle restricts exit of the ignited gas mixture from the intake chamber. An expansion chamber cools the ignited gas with a cooling agent. The expansion chamber has an exhaust where the cooled gas exits the expansion chamber. A chemical compound product is formed in the expansion chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2011Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventor: Bruce H. Peters
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Patent number: 8246722Abstract: A regenerable sorbent for the removal of acid gas from a fluid stream. The regenerable sorbent is made from raw materials such as iron mineral, expansive clay and starch. Acid gas is removed from the fluid stream by a process where the raw materials are obtained, crushed, sifted, possibly pelletized, calcined and contacted with the fluid stream containing the acid gas.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2010Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Intevep, S.A.Inventors: Alfredo Viloria, Mónica Román, Marvin Ricaurte, Yanine Gonzaléz, Rafael Yoll, Marcos Rosa-Brussin
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Publication number: 20120164056Abstract: The disclosure provides processes and systems for sterilizing an object using a sterilant gas. In some embodiments, the sterilant gas is produced by the thermal decomposition of a salt. Compositions to generate sterilant gasses are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2010Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventors: Louis C. Haddad, William E. Foltz, Greggory S. Bennett, Robert A. Asmus
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Publication number: 20120141351Abstract: The emission of volatile organic compounds from apparatus for reclaiming used oils is controlled. Both the apparatus for reclaiming the used oils and the apparatus configured to control the emission of volatile organic compounds that are released at the reclaiming apparatus can be located on an over-the-road vehicle. The apparatus for reclaiming the used oils can be configured to be operatively associated with an electric transformer for reclaiming used oils in the transformer. The volatile organic compounds released in the apparatus for reclaiming used oils can first be heated and thereafter passed through a catalytic oxidizer in the apparatus configured to control the emission of volatile organic compounds, and the volatile organic compounds converted to gaseous products that are free of volatile organic compounds to a selected degree.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: STEPHANIE ANN DENZER, William Todd Burns, John Michael Engstrom
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Patent number: 8187544Abstract: Various systems, devices, NO2 absorbents, NO2 scavengers and NO2 recuperator for generating nitric oxide are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, an apparatus for converting nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide can include a receptacle including an inlet, an outlet, a surface-active material coated with an aqueous solution of ascorbic acid and an absorbent wherein the inlet is configured to receive a gas flow and fluidly communicate the gas flow to the outlet through the surface-active material and the absorbent such that nitrogen dioxide in the gas flow is converted to nitric oxide.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2011Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Geno LLCInventors: David Fine, Gregory Vasquez, David P. Rounbehler
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Publication number: 20120021312Abstract: A method is disclosed for obtaining dinitrogen monoxide by stepwise reduction of nitrates and/or nitrites from substances containing nitrate and/or nitrite, the reduction reaction being interrupted or limited after the step in which the dinitrogen monoxide is formed and the dinitrogen monoxide produced in the reduction reaction being separated, captured and/or collected.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2010Publication date: January 26, 2012Inventors: Thomas Finke, Ulrich Finke
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Publication number: 20110286908Abstract: A high concentration NO2 gas generating system including a circulating path configured by connecting a chamber, a plasma generator, and a circulating means, wherein NO2 is generated by circulating a gas mixture including nitrogen and oxygen in the circulating path is provided. The high concentration NO2 gas generating system provides a high concentration NO2 generating system and the high concentration NO2 generating method using the generating system by which NO2 of high concentration (approximately 500 ppm or above) required for a high level of sterilization process in such as sterilization of medical instruments can be simply and selectively obtained. In addition, since indoor air is used as an ingredient, the management of ingredients is simple and highly safe, and the high concentration of NO2 can be simply and selectively prepared on demand.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2010Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: SAIAN CORPORATIONInventors: Hidetaka Matsuuchi, Tomoyuki Hirose, Ryuichi Iwasaki, Masaaki Mike, Shigeru Masuda, Hirofumi Hayashi, Toru Tanibata, Joongsoo Kim, Sang Hun Lee, Jae-Mo Koo, Orion Weihe, Andrew Way
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Publication number: 20110200848Abstract: Redox flow devices are described in which at least one of the positive electrode or negative electrode-active materials is a semi-solid or is a condensed ion-storing electroactive material, and in which at least one of the electrode-active materials is transported to and from an assembly at which the electrochemical reaction occurs, producing electrical energy. The electronic conductivity of the semi-solid is increased by the addition of conductive particles to suspensions and/or via the surface modification of the solid in semi-solids (e.g., by coating the solid with a more electron conductive coating material to increase the power of the device). High energy density and high power redox flow devices are disclosed. The redox flow devices described herein can also include one or more inventive design features. In addition, inventive chemistries for use in redox flow devices are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2010Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicants: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 24-M Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Yet-Ming Chiang, W. Craig Carter, Bryan Y. Ho, Mihai Duduta, Pimpa Limthongkul
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Patent number: 7981393Abstract: A method of preparing salt of dinitramidic acid, comprising nitration of an initial compound with a nitrating acid mixture to form dinitramidic acid in a reaction mixture. A positive ion is added to the reaction mixture and forms with the dinitramide ion an ion pair complex which precipitates in the acidic reaction mixture, and the precipitate is separated from the mixture. The remaining spent acid can be reprocessed for recovery of acid for preparation of a new nitrating acid mixture. The preferred positive ion is the guanylurea ion which gives a precipitate of guanylurea dinitramide. The precipitate can be used as starting material for preparation of other dinitramide salts, such as KDN and ADN. The guanylurea ion can be formed in situ in the process by cyanoguanidine being reacted with the reaction mixture.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2005Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Försvarets MaterielverkInventors: Carin Vörde, Henrik Skifs
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Publication number: 20110171105Abstract: The invention concerns a capture tank for capturing a captive target compound from a gaseous and/or vaporous mixture comprising at least the captive target compound and one other material, or for capturing, concentrating or crystallising a target compound from a liquid mixture or solution comprising the target compound and at least one other material, the capture tank comprising an enclosure having a top region, a bottom region and at least one side defining the enclosure, the enclosure being at least partly open in its top region in order to communicate in use of the capture tank with the gaseous and/or vaporous mixture and for permitting ingress of a gaseous and/or vaporous mixture into the enclosure; the enclosure communicating in its bottom region with a reservoir for receiving the captured captive target compound; having means associated with its at least one side and/or its bottom region for permitting egress from the enclosure of the gaseous and/or vaporous mixture in at least partially captive targetType: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2009Publication date: July 14, 2011Inventor: David Sevier
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Patent number: 7914743Abstract: Various systems, devices, NO2 absorbents, NO2 scavengers and NO2 recuperator for generating nitric oxide are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, an apparatus for converting nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide can include a receptacle including an inlet, an outlet, a surface-active material coated with an aqueous solution of ascorbic acid and an absorbent wherein the inlet is configured to receive a gas flow and fluidly communicate the gas flow to the outlet through the surface-active material and the absorbent such that nitrogen dioxide in the gas flow is converted to nitric oxide.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2009Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Geno LLCInventors: David Fine, Gregory Vasquez, David P. Rounbehler
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Publication number: 20110050228Abstract: An agent for magnetic resonance studies, the agent comprising hyperpolarized 15N labelled N2O in solution or liquid 15N—N2O.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: University of SouhamptonInventors: Malcolm Harris Levitt, Giuseppe Pileio
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Patent number: 7829049Abstract: The present invention describes a method for recovery of high purity carbon dioxide, which is substantially free of nitrogen oxides. The present invention also discloses a plant for recovery of said high purity carbon dioxide comprising an absorption column, a flash column, a stripper column, and a purification unit.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2006Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Union Engineering A/SInventors: Rasmus Find, Svend Geleff, Maj Toft Andersen
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Patent number: 7829753Abstract: Catalytic system for partial oxidation reactions of hydrocarbons characterized in that it contains: one or more metals belonging to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd transition series; one or more elements of group IIIA, IVA or VA, wherein at least one of said metals or said elements is in the form of a nitride.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2008Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Saipem S.p.A.Inventors: Luca Basini, Domenico Sanfilippo, Alessandra Guarinoni
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Patent number: 7824635Abstract: A particulate material removing filter for exhaust gas from a diesel engine is provided. The particulate material removing filter is formed by laminating metal laths having an oxidation catalyst layer containing a noble metal that oxidizes nitrogen oxide in exhaust gas into nitrogen dioxide. The metal laths are laminated to form a laminate in such a manner that the drawing direction of the metal lath processing differs by 90 degrees with each other.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2004Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Babcock-Hitachi Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Yasuyoshi Kato, Eiji Miyamoto, Masatoshi Fujisawa, Naomi Imada, Hiroshi Ishizaka, Kazuki Kobayashi, Takeshi Hirota
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Publication number: 20100272626Abstract: A bioreactor designed to produce N2O from organic nitrogen and/or reactive nitrogen in waste is coupled to a hardware reactor device in which the N2O is consumed in a gas phase chemical reaction, e.g., catalytic decomposition to form oxygen and nitrogen gas. Heat from the exothermic reaction may be used to generate power. The bioreactor may use communities of autotrophic microorganisms such as those capable of nitrifier denitrification, ammonia oxidizing bacteria, and/or ammonia oxidizing archaea. A portion of the N2O dissolved in aqueous effluent from the bioreactor may be separated to increase the amount of gas phase N2O product. The amount of the gas phase N2O in a gas stream may also be concentrated prior to undergoing the chemical reaction. The N2O may alternatively be used as an oxidant or co-oxidant in a combustion reaction, e.g., in the combustion of methane.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Inventors: Brian J. Cantwell, Craig S. Criddle, Kevin Lohner, Yaniv D. Scherson, George F. Wells, Bernard H. Johnson, IV, Koshlan Mayer-Blackwell, Xing Xie
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Patent number: 7776305Abstract: A nitrogen oxide purifying apparatus includes a gas absorption vessel (1) and a condenser (6), where the vessel receives an absorption solution containing liquefied N2O4 for absorbing NO and also receives a source gas to vary the temperature and/or pressure of the source gas and the absorption solution, while the condenser receives a gas from the gas absorption vessel (1) to vary the temperature and/or pressure of the gas. In the gas absorption vessel (1), the absorption solution containing liquefied N2O4 may be applied to the source gas containing NO, so that NO is absorbed in the absorption solution. Then the absorption-solution is heated and/or depressurized to generate an intermediate gas containing a relatively large amount of NO and a smaller amount of NO2 from the absorption solution. In the condenser (6), the intermediate gas is cooled and/or pressurized to give condensed N2O3 and/or condensed N2O4.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2006Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hiroyuki Hata, Kenji Hamada, Shinichi Tai
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Patent number: 7771611Abstract: Novel compositions are provided containing a compound represented by the formula YOSF5 or ZOSF5, where: (a) Y is: (i) an organic cation other than (Me2N)3S+ or (ii) an inorganic cation, provided that when Y is the inorganic cation, the composition further includes a complexing agent; and (b) Z is C1-20 alkyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, combinations thereof, or analogues thereof containing at least one heteroatom, provided that the compound represented by the formula ZOSF5 is a molecular compound. Processes of making the cationic compounds are disclosed as are processes for using the compositions containing cationic compounds in nucleophilic replacement reactions to prepare the compositions containing molecular compounds including the OSF5 group.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2006Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.Inventors: Robert George Syvret, Gauri Sankar Lal, Kristen Elaine Minnich
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Patent number: 7754172Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for purifying a gas mixture G-0 comprising dinitrogen monoxide, at least comprising the absorption of the gas mixture G-0 in an organic solvent, subsequent desorption of a gas mixture G-1 from the laden organic solvent, absorption of the gas mixture G-1 in water and subsequent desorption of a gas mixture G-2 from the laden water, and also to the use of a purified gas mixture which comprises dinitrogen monoxide and is obtainable by such a process as an oxidizing agent for olefins.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2006Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Joaquim Henrique Teles, Beatrice Roessler, Dieter Baumann
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Publication number: 20100150812Abstract: Systems and processes are provided that relate to the recovery of sorbates in processes utilizing temperature controlled adsorption. Sorbate recovery can include providing a temperature controlled adsorber that is undergoing a regeneration cycle after undergoing an adsorption cycle. The temperature controlled adsorber can have one or more adsorption flow passages and one or more heat transfer flow passages. The one or more adsorption flow passages can contain an adsorptive material coating with a sorbate adsorbed thereto. A heating fluid can be provided to the one or more heat transfer flow passages of the temperature controlled adsorber. A regeneration stream can be provided to the one or more adsorption flow passages of the temperature controlled adsorber. The adsorptive material coating can be regenerated by removing the sorbate from the temperature controlled adsorber to produce a regeneration effluent stream.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2009Publication date: June 17, 2010Applicant: UOP LLCInventors: Stephen R. Dunne, David A. Wegerer
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Publication number: 20100092441Abstract: Inorganic anions nitrate and nitrite influence metabolic rate and glucose homeostasis. Infusion of nitrite iv caused an acute drop in resting energy expenditure (oxygen consumption) and nitrate, when given perorally, caused a drop in oxygen consumption during exercise and a depression of the increase in blood glucose observed after an oral glucose tolerance test. The doses of nitrate and nitrite did not cause any detectable change in methemoglobin levels of blood. Also, nitrate and nitrite did not alter lactate levels in blood. This discovery provides useful treatments to regulate the energy expenditure and glucose homeostasis of a mammal by administration of inorganic nitrite and/or nitrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2008Publication date: April 15, 2010Inventors: Jon Lundberg, Eddie Weitzberg
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Patent number: 7692045Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for purifying a gas mixture comprising dinitrogen monoxide and to the use of a gas mixture purified in this way as an oxidant for olefins. In a further embodiment, the present invention also relates to a process for preparing ketones comprising the oxidation of an olefin with a gas mixture which has been purified in accordance with the invention and comprises dinitrogen monoxide.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2005Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Joaquim Henrique Teles, Beatrice Roessler, Thomas Genger, Andreas Glass, Dieter Baumann, Jan-Martin Loening
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Publication number: 20090238749Abstract: A nitrogen oxide purifying apparatus includes a gas absorption vessel (1) and a condenser (6), where the vessel receives an absorption solution containing liquefied N2O4 for absorbing NO and also receives a source gas to vary the temperature and/or pressure of the source gas and the absorption solution, while the condenser receives a gas from the gas absorption vessel (1) to vary the temperature and/or pressure of the gas. In the gas absorption vessel (1), the absorption solution containing liquefied N2O4 may be applied to the source gas containing NO, so that NO is absorbed in the absorption solution. Then the absorption-solution is heated and/or depressurized to generate an intermediate gas containing a relatively large amount of NO and a smaller amount of NO2 from the absorption solution. In the condenser (6), the intermediate gas is cooled and/or pressurized to give condensed N2O3 and/or condensed N2O4.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2006Publication date: September 24, 2009Applicant: SUMITOMO SEIKA CHEMICALS CO., LTDInventors: Hiroyuki Hata, Kenji Hamada, Shinichi Tai
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Patent number: 7550126Abstract: Various methods and systems for augmenting the amount of NOX in the exhaust of an exhaust flow simulation system. These methods and system can be “combustion” or “post combustion”. A combustion embodiment injects a nitrogen-containing compound (doping agent) into the burner, so that it mixed and combusted with the fuel.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2007Date of Patent: June 23, 2009Assignee: Southwest Research InstituteInventors: Cynthia C. Webb, Christopher A. Sharp
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Patent number: 7455819Abstract: It is an high efficiency and low cost apparatus for simultaneous dry desulfurization and denitration (10), capable of simultaneous oxidation of nitrogen monoxide and sulfur dioxide by chain reaction with OH radical, provided with an OH radical supplying unit (12), a reactor (14), a sulfuric acid recovering unit (16), and a nitric acid recovering unit (18). Exhaust gas at 600-800° C. containing sulfur compounds from a boiler (2) is introduced into the reactor (14), nitric acid is spray-supplied from an OH radical supplying unit (12) into the reactor (14), sulfur dioxide and nitrogen monoxide are simultaneously oxidized with OH radicals generated from pyrolysis of nitric acid as an initiator to form sulfur trioxide and nitrogen dioxide, thereby exhaust gas is treated.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2003Date of Patent: November 25, 2008Assignee: Japan Science and Technology AgencyInventors: Masayoshi Sadakata, Mitsuo Koshi, Masateru Nishioka
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Publication number: 20080255393Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for purifying a gas mixture comprising dinitrogen monoxide and to the use of a gas mixture purified in this way as an oxidant for olefins. In a further embodiment, the present invention also relates to a process for preparing ketones comprising the oxidation of an olefin with a gas mixture which has been purified in accordance with the invention and comprises dinitrogen monoxide.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2005Publication date: October 16, 2008Applicant: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Joaquim Henrique Teles, Beatrice Rossler, Thomas Genger, Andreas Glass, Dieter Baumann, Jan-Martin Loning
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Patent number: 7419647Abstract: A hydrocarbon trap comprises an Ag-zeolite which is heated by a unique steaming regimen.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2006Date of Patent: September 2, 2008Assignee: BASF Catalysts LLCInventors: Xinsheng Liu, Xinyi Wei
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Patent number: 7235247Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition for application to the mucosa to be used in drug therapy comprising a water-insoluble and/or water-low soluble substance, a medicament, and an aqueous medium, and having an osmotic pressure of less than 290 mOsm. This composition is superior over conventional pharmaceutical compositions for application to the mucosa, due to efficient and high permeability to the blood at the mucosa. The present invention further provides a pharmaceutical composition for application to the mucosa comprising a hemostatic agent and a medicament. This composition is superior over conventional pharmaceutical compositions for application to the mucosa, due to permeability and retentivity at the mucosa.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2002Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Assignee: Teijin Pharma LimitedInventors: Yoshihisa Nishibe, Wataru Kinoshita, Hiroyuki Kawabe
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Patent number: 7070751Abstract: The present invention provides a reactor for the gas-phase reaction of commercially available gases in the presence of an inert carrier gas to form product gas. The reactor has a streamlined, compact configuration and at least one solids collection and removal system downstream of the reactor, where solids are efficiently removed from the product gas stream, leaving high purity product gas. The removal system allows for a simple reactor design, which is easy to clean and operates continuously over longer periods of time.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2003Date of Patent: July 4, 2006Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.Inventors: Srinivas Tummala, Shun Wang Leung, Ehrlic T. Lo, Mario Moisés Alvarez
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Patent number: 7070746Abstract: A method for purification of an oxygen contaminated nitrous oxide gas by feeding the nitrous oxide gas and a reducing agent such as hydrogen, carbon monoxide or ammonia into a de-oxidation reactor, performing de-oxidation by reacting the reducing agent with oxygen using a catalyst such as palladium or platinum in order to deplete the oxygen in the nitrous oxide gas, while limiting the amount of nitrous oxide removed from the nitrous oxide gas.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 1999Date of Patent: July 4, 2006Assignee: Solutia Inc.Inventors: Patrick Notte, Barry L. Bowman, Judith P. Oppenheim, Alexander Stepanovich Noskov, Ramoorthy Chandrasekhar, Gregory P Croce
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Patent number: 6955799Abstract: Nitric oxide (NO) is oxidized into nitrogen dioxide (NO2) by the high temperature decomposition of a hydrogen peroxide solution to produce the oxidative free radicals, hydroxyl and hydroperoxyl. The hydrogen peroxide solution is impinged upon a heated surface in a stream of nitric oxide where it decomposes to produce the oxidative free radicals. Because the decomposition of the hydrogen peroxide solution occurs within the stream of the nitric oxide, rapid gas-phase oxidation of nitric oxide into nitrogen dioxide occurs.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2004Date of Patent: October 18, 2005Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventor: Clyde F. Parrish
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Patent number: 6793903Abstract: Nitric oxide (NO) is oxidized into nitrogen dioxide (NO2) by the high temperature decomposition of a hydrogen peroxide solution to produce the oxidative free radicals, hydroxyl and hydroperoxyl. The hydrogen peroxide solution is impinged upon a heated surface in a stream of nitric oxide where it decomposes to produce the oxidative free radicals. Because the decomposition of the hydrogen peroxide solution occurs within the stream of the nitric oxide, rapid gas-phase oxidation of nitric oxide into nitrogen dioxide occurs.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2001Date of Patent: September 21, 2004Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventor: Clyde F. Parrish