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20080199351 | ZERO YIELD REACTOR AND METHOD OF SANITIZING AIR USING ZERO YIELD REACTOR - An apparatus (and method) for sanitizing air includes a generating unit that generates reactive oxygen species and ozone from oxygen in air, received by the generating unit, to be sanitized, and a cancellation unit or conversion filter that cancels at least a portion of the ozone before the air is returned to an area to be sanitized. | 08-21-2008 |
20080226492 | Deactivating Emulsions - A method of deactivating an allergen involves dispersing into an airspace an allergen deactivant, the deactivant being provided in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion comprising at least 8 wt % deactivant. Preferably the deactivant is dispersed into the airspace as a vapour. Preferably the dispersal is aided by heat applied to the emulsion. | 09-18-2008 |
20080226493 | AIR TREATMENT DISPENSERS DELIVERING MULTIPLE CHEMICALS - Devices for dispensing air treatment chemicals are described. They have a first substrate bearing a first volatile air treatment chemical that is dispensed when the first substrate is heated, and a second substrate bearing a second volatile air treatment chemical that is dispensed from the second substrate when the second substrate is heated. The substrates are positioned in stacked fashion relative to each other, optionally with a permeable membrane there between. There may also be a use-up cue indicator unit coordinated with use of the chemicals. The first and second substrates and indicator unit can be in a single replaceable cartridge unit, preferably with the second substrate in the form of a porous ring that houses the indicator unit. | 09-18-2008 |
20080226494 | Sterilization System For Sterilizing and/or Neutralizing the Activity of Microorganisms in Liquids and Gases, and Sterilization and/or Neutralization Process - In a sterilisation system for sterilising and/or neutralising the activity of micro-organisms in liquids and gasses, and in a sterilisation and/or neutralisation process, sterilisation is carried out by exposing the micro-organisms to a potential difference ranging from 200 to 1000 mV. | 09-18-2008 |
20080240977 | Air freshener and the manufacturing method thereof - The present invention of “an air freshener and the manufacturing method thereof” relates to the product, which can improve the air quality by means of evaporating itself in the air, particularly for an air freshener, which taking tea as main ingredient. | 10-02-2008 |
20080260574 | Filtration and Purification Systems - An air conditioning system ( | 10-23-2008 |
20080260575 | TWO-STAGE CATOX APPARATUS AND PROCESS - Apparatus and methods for the production of a secure supply of breathable air are important under conditions where threats from chemical and biological weapons may be present. A catalytic oxidation (CATOX) system may include of at least two primary elements: (1) a catalyst to destroy toxic chemicals by oxidation, and (2) a post treatment filter (PTF, also known as a post treatment adsorbent (PTA)) to remove acidic gases that may be produced by reaction over the catalyst and also remove acidic gases that can not be oxidized. Biological materials may be destroyed by sterilization at the CATOX normal operating temperatures. The catalyst and the post treatment filter may be operated in a two-stage manner, each operating at an independent temperature. | 10-23-2008 |
20080274012 | METHOD FOR ABATEMENT OF ALLERGENS, PATHOGENS AND VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS - The present invention pertains to methods utilizing ozone treatment for abating allergens, pathogens, odors, and volatile organic compounds. The methods can be employed to abate pollutants, bacteria, viruses, mold, dander, funguses, dust mites, animal and smoke odors, and the like. The methods employ specific combinations of ozone concentration, hydrogen peroxide concentration, temperature, and humidity delivered over a specified period of time to achieve satisfactory abatement of the allergen, pathogen, odor, or volatile organic compound. | 11-06-2008 |
20080286143 | FRAGRANCE DIFFUSER KIT AND METHOD - A fragrance diffuser kit is provided comprising a decanter, a fragrance refill set, a removable snuffer cap and a removable decorative vented lid. The decanter may be selected from a plurality of unique and decorative designs that are suitable for prominent display as a piece of home decor. The fragrance refill set comprises a bottle of high-quality fragrance composition for filling the decanter and a replacement wick, whereby the user may select and change the fragrance emitted by the fragrance diffuser. The decanter incorporates a wick holder having a top opening that communicates with a top opening in the decanter body so that a wick from the fragrance refill set may be inserted and held in a position to absorb and emit the fragrance composition contained in the decanter. The snuffer cap may be used to stop the emission of the fragrance composition and the vented lid may be used to hide the wick and snuffer cap, if present. | 11-20-2008 |
20080292494 | DECONTAMINATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - A method for reducing biological and/or chemical contaminants within a feed fluid stream includes in one embodiment the following steps: a) introducing the fluid stream into a cold pass of at least one recuperator; b) optionally heating the feed fluid stream using a heater; and c) introducing the feed fluid stream into a compressor, and compressing the fluid stream to an elevated pressure, resulting in heating of the fluid stream to an elevated temperature, thereby producing a decontaminated fluid stream. | 11-27-2008 |
20080305002 | VOLATILE SUBSTANCES DIFFUSER - The present invention refers to a volatile substance diffuser based on permeable membrane with a closure where a solid wall is applied to or separated from the membrane to stop or allow evaporation, respectively. The shape of the membrane is adapted to compensate possible vacuum inside the container. | 12-11-2008 |
20080310993 | Air purifier, Air Purifying Method, Formed Photocatalyst-Supporting Member and Method of Making Formed Photocatalyst-Supporting Member - An air purifier according to the present invention includes: a tubular main body | 12-18-2008 |
20080310994 | BREATHING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - The present invention provides a breathing assistance apparatus that has a convenient and effective method of cleaning internal conduits inside the apparatus. The breathing assistance apparatus is preferably a gases supply and humidification device. The cleaning method is a method of disinfection that is automated so minimal training is required to disinfect in particular an internal elbow conduit within the device. It is therefore not necessary to dismantle the gases supply and humidification device, therefore, inadvertent damage to the internal parts of the device is avoided. The present invention also provides a method of disinfecting a heated breathing conduit and a patient interface. | 12-18-2008 |
20090004047 | Air Supply Apparatus - In an air sterilization system that includes a UV kill chamber for sterilizing air that is to be supplied to users, the effectiveness of killing or neutralizing pathogens is increased by including not only a UV light source of a certain intensity but also including a particle filter and providing short duration high intensity UV radiation. In the case of a user specific system that includes a face mask to supply air to a specific user, exhaled air from the face mask may be sterilized as well, either by using the same kill chamber or by using a separate kill chamber. | 01-01-2009 |
20090010800 | AN APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR OXIDIZING A VAPOR-PHASE SUBSTRATE WITH LOW DOSE ZONE - The present invention relates to an apparatus for the treatment of contaminated air or surfaces in order to remove or oxidize odoriferous gases and deleterious compounds therefrom through the utilization of ozone droplets, and more particularly pertains to the treatment of manufacturing facilities, wet wells, seage installations, buildings, equipment and industrial installations and diverse locales subjected to foul air, in order to remove noxious and potentially toxic vapors and impurities from the air or surfaces through the dissolution of ozone in water to form droplets, and spraying the resultant mixture into the air as a fine aqueous mist. Moreover, the invention is also directed to the provision of a process for eliminating odoriferous or noxious vapor gases and harmful constituents entrained therein from a volume of contaminated air or surfaces through the utilization of ozone dissolved in water by the employment of the inventive treatment apparatus. | 01-08-2009 |
20090010801 | AIR CLEANER - Apparatus and method for cleaning air. An air cleaner includes a housing that defines an airflow pathway and a catalytic reactor having a catalyst secured on a porous substrate that is disposed transverse to the airflow pathway. Preferably, the catalyst includes a light activated oxidizing photocatalyst or a thermally activated oxidizing catalyst. A photocatalytic reactor will include a light source directed at a light activated oxidizing photocatalyst, such as TiO | 01-08-2009 |
20090016929 | ULTRAVIOLET AIR PURIFYING DEVICE - An air purifying device is provided. The air purifying device includes a mounting body including a magnet configured for connection to at least one of a duct and a plenum of an air handling system. An ultraviolet lamp is connected to and extends from the mounting body. The present invention further provides a method for purifying air and disinfecting surfaces within an air handling system. | 01-15-2009 |
20090035176 | Method and Device for Purifying Ambient Air and Surfaces - Described is an air and surface purifying device having a purifying cell structured for maximizing the realized photocatalytic reaction at a photocatalytic surface without using an additional ultraviolet bulb. The purifying cell positions at least three photocatalytic surfaces about a single ultraviolet bulb such that the photocatalytic surfaces substantially encompass the ultraviolet bulb and are saturated by ultraviolet light radiating from the ultraviolet bulb. Because the photocatalytic surfaces are saturated, the potential photocatalytic reaction at the photocatalytic surfaces is fully realized. Stated differently, the realized photocatalytic reaction is maximized. Because the purifying cell maximizes the realized photocatalytic reaction, the purifying cell maximizes the purifying capacity of the photocatalytic surface and, thus, the purifying cell itself. | 02-05-2009 |
20090035177 | Paddle fan medallion and methods for enhancement of room air quality - Accessories and methods for ceiling paddle fan fixtures for enhancing room air quality and killing common air borne viruses by air sterilization immediately within the room where the germs originate in a relatively large and diffuse sterilization zone at a relatively low UV radiation level through which a relatively high volume of air is circulated by a paddle fan. | 02-05-2009 |
20090041617 | PURIFIED HYDROGEN PEROXIDE GAS MICROBIAL CONTROL METHODS AND DEVICES - The present invention relates to methods and devices for providing microbial control and/or disinfection/remediation of an environment. The methods generally comprise: generating a Purified Hydrogen Peroxide Gas (PHPG) that is substantially free of, e.g., hydration, ozone, plasma species, and/or organic species; and directing the gas comprising primarily PHPG into the environment such that the PHPG acts to provide microbial control and/or disinfection/remediation in the environment, preferably both on surfaces and in the air. | 02-12-2009 |
20090060778 | METHOD OF MOLD REMEDIATION - A method for remediation of mold in a building comprising the steps of investigating the building to determine a presence of unwanted mold, sampling said unwanted mold both inside and outside of said building to determine a species of said mold and an indoor to outdoor ratio of mold spores for said species, a spore concentration for said species, and a number of colony forming units for said species, diffusing essential oils into the building for a predetermined period of time, where said predetermined period of time is based on a determination of three measures of said species, ratio of indoor to outdoor mold spores, spore concentration, and number of colony forming units; and directly applying a household cleaner with essential oils to any mold-affected areas. Removal and preventative steps prevent the recurrence of the mold infestation. | 03-05-2009 |
20090060779 | APPARATUS FOR THE THERMAL TREATMENT OF ORGANICS MATERIALS AND METHOD THEREFOR - Organic materials being indirectly heated via hot air having the temperature required for their treatment, the process consists in the recycling of the vapours and gases evolving from the organic materials into a hot air circuit by forcing them into contact with the flame of a burner in order to bum the organic gases contained therein. The apparatus for executing the process comprises a double wall sealed tank; the outer wall being insulating and the inner wall being heat-conducting, the space, created by the walls, defines the hot air circuit. | 03-05-2009 |
20090068058 | AIR PURIFICATION SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES AND METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed are an air purification system for a vehicle and an air purification method thereof. When an air purifier is tuned on, an aroma is discharged, and, if an air conditioner is turned on, discharge of the aroma is stopped and a deodorant is discharged for a predetermined time period. If discharge of the deodorant is stopped, the aroma is discharged again, and if the air conditioner is turned off, discharge of the aroma is stopped and the deodorant is discharged for a preset time period. If discharge of the deodorant is stopped, the aroma is discharged again. | 03-12-2009 |
20090074609 | Apparatus for Odour Removal From an Input Gas - An apparatus for removing unpleasant odour by means of a first section ( | 03-19-2009 |
20090098014 | Structure and Method of Air Purification - In an example method of purifying air, steps may include: using a motor driven fan wherein the motor has at least two speeds; using an indoor air handling system with the motor driven fan and with a baffle that has at least an open and a closed position; installing a bypass for air to flow through a constricted space around the baffle, so that air can flow past the baffle when the baffle is in the closed position and through the bypass and back into the air handling system; and disinfecting air in the bypass using a UV lamp and a photocatalyst. | 04-16-2009 |
20090098015 | Ultrasonic Breathing and Respiratory System and Method - A method and apparatus for treating the lungs by adding ultrasound energy to the inspiration air or gas. | 04-16-2009 |
20090110590 | COOKING DEVICE WITH DEODORIZATION - A cooking device includes a cooking chamber; a first deodorization region along which air from the cooking chamber flows and in which a plasma discharge is generated for removing odor-producing materials generated in the cooking chamber from the air; and a bypass region along which air from the cooking chamber flows to bypass the first deodorization region. | 04-30-2009 |
20090110591 | STRESS-INDUCED BANDGAP-SHIFTED SEMICONDUCTOR PHOTOELECTROLYTIC/PHOTOCATALYTIC/PHOTOVOLTAIC SURFACE AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - Titania is a semiconductor and photocatalyst that is also chemically inert. With its bandgap of 3.0, to activate the photocatalytic property of titania requires light of about 390 nm wavelength, which is in the ultra-violet, where sunlight is very low in intensity. A method and devices are disclosed wherein stress is induced and managed in a thin film of titania in order to shift and lower the bandgap energy into the longer wavelengths that are more abundant in sunlight. Applications of this stress-induced bandgap-shifted titania photocatalytic surface include photoelectrolysis for production of hydrogen gas from water, photovoltaics for production of electricity, and photocatalysis for detoxification and disinfection. | 04-30-2009 |
20090148339 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING RESTRICTIONS TO AIR FLOW IN AN ABATEMENT SYSTEM - An abatement system is provided, including an abatement unit adapted to abate effluent using ambient air; and an ambient air delivery system in fluid communication with the abatement unit and adapted to deliver ambient air to the abatement unit; wherein the ambient air delivery system allows sufficient ambient air to flow into the abatement unit to abate the effluent without compressed air. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 06-11-2009 |
20090169420 | Time controlled scenting system - An automatic fragrance dispensing system used for distributing fragrances and/or anti-microbial solutions throughout a building using the HVAC system. The system includes a printed circuit board which controls the duration of the misting levels, time sequences, and instant misting operations. A dispensing nozzle to atomizing the solutions, an air flow switch to detect air flow when used with the HVAC system, a pump, a reservoir to hold the solution, a conductivity probe for detecting the level of solution in the reservoir, a keyed air flow switch for changing the operation of the fragrance system in order to dispense the solution of choice with air flow or no air flow. The design of this system is to be user friendly and fully adjustable to suit every consumers needs. | 07-02-2009 |
20090169421 | METHOD OF STERILIZATION IN CLEAN AIR SUPPLY APPARATUS AND CLEAN AIR SUPPLY APPARATUS - A clean air supply apparatus is provided which has an ability of sterilizing effectively and uniformly also a secondary side surface of a filter. | 07-02-2009 |
20090175757 | Titanium dioxide, single-walled carbon nanotube composites - The present invention provides titanium dioxide/single-walled carbon nanotube composites (TiO | 07-09-2009 |
20090180922 | Fluid Conditioning Apparatus - An apparatus and method for a fluid conditioning apparatus for conditioning a fluid disposed within, wherein the fluid conditioning apparatus is in fluid communication with a self contained system. The fluid conditioning apparatus includes a housing having a surrounding sidewall positioned about a longitudinal axis, the surrounding sidewall having an inlet portion and an outlet portion, the sidewall, inlet portion, and outlet portion all defining a housing interior. Further included in the fluid conditioning apparatus is structure for disbursing a selected component within the housing interior and structure for controlling the selected component disbursing to a achieve a selected fluid condition. | 07-16-2009 |
20090185949 | BIOCIDE COMPOSITION - A biocide composition that is a gel, and includes least one biocidal agent and a method of making the same. Also disclosed is a device comprising the gel and method of air purification and sterilization using the inventive composition. | 07-23-2009 |
20090280027 | Photocatalytic air treatment system and method - A photocatalytic air treatment system, including an apparatus and method, is provided for killing and/or mineralizing bacteria, viruses, mold, fungi, spores, mycotoxins, allergens, and other similar microorganisms and agents and similar organic matter, and for oxidizing volatile organic compounds. The system comprises one or more reactor beds configured in one or more stages with each reactor bed including a plurality of photocatalyst-coated media substantially surrounding a plurality of sheathed ultraviolet light sources. Adjacent ultraviolet light sources are positioned to create killing zones of photocatalyst coated media that are irradiated with ultraviolet light from the ultraviolet light sources and in which an increased number of hydroxyl radicals are present. | 11-12-2009 |
20090297399 | Photocatalytic Fog Disseminating System for Purifying Air and Surfaces - A photocatalytic fog disseminating system is used to disperse and activate photocatalytic particles. The photocatalytic particles preferably are nanoscale particles of titanium oxide. An aqueous suspension of the photocatalytic particles is dispersed by the system as an aerosol, and a photon source is used to excite the dispersed particles in order to initiate photocatalytic redox reactions that degrade airborne or sedentary organic impurities that come into contact with the aerosol. | 12-03-2009 |
20090304546 | SYSTEM FOR TREATING CONTAMINATED AIR WITH UV-LIGHT - A method of treating an air stream that is contaminated with organic substances, comprising irradiating the contaminated air stream with UV-light emitted from UV-lamps, wherein the UV-lamps have a given length of life (T | 12-10-2009 |
20090324443 | GAS TREATMENT - In one aspect, the invention provides a gas treatment apparatus ( | 12-31-2009 |
20100003164 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING AIR QUALITY - A system for managing air quality according to the present invention includes an air processing unit, said unit including an inlet for receiving feed air from a unidirectional air passage. A treatment path housing a module is coupled to inlet for receiving, processing and passing the feed air to remove one of more contaminants. Said module includes a body and one or more UV tubes in the body for emitting UV light at an ozone production wavelength and/an ozone destruction wavelength. Feed air travels through module housed in said treatment path. An outlet is couple to said treatment path for passing the feed air to the passage at a location downstream of inlet. The pressure drop between the inlet and the outlet is less than a predetermined value. | 01-07-2010 |
20100003165 | CEILING LIGHTING FIXTURE WITH UV-C AIR STERILIZATION - An UV-C air sterilizer with an optional visible light provides effective air sterilization through the use of a relatively low intensity UV-C radiation field external of the fixture and the continuous circulation of a mixture of treated and untreated air. Methods are also disclosed. | 01-07-2010 |
20100008820 | PROCEDURE AND APPARATUS FOR CLEANING OF GAS, LIKE AIR FROM UNWANTED GASEOUS COMPOUNDS - This invention relates to a method and apparatus for purifying gases such as air of unwanted gaseous compounds, in which method the gas to be purified is brought into contact with a solution ( | 01-14-2010 |
20100008821 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STERILIZING AND DEODORIZING AIR - An apparatus for sanitizing and deodorizing air. The apparatus includes: a chamber including an inlet adapted to receive contaminated air, an outlet adapted to transport heated air, a baffle adapted to increase the length of a path traveled by air in the chamber, and an ash removal device adapted to remove ash from the chamber; and at least one combustor, wherein the combustor is adapted to combust a fuel to heat the air in the chamber so that the air is sterilized and deodorized, thereby generating such ash. | 01-14-2010 |
20100040504 | Reducing Global Warming - A system and method for reducing global warming. The system can include a container having a body portion for retaining a quantity of alkaline metal hydroxide and collecting a precipitate. At least one inlet on the container can be utilized for introducing a volume of air containing CO | 02-18-2010 |
20100047115 | METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR CLEANING AND DISINFECTION OF AIR - The methods and apparatus according to embodiments of the present invention provide substantially complete and rapid air cleaning and/or disinfection in the rooms that are substantially closed to outside air and have the typical complement and arrangement of furniture and people present, i.e. a “normal”environment. A study of air flow patterns in a variety of room configurations and arrangements demonstrates that EFA location within the room as well as furniture and people play a crucial role in air movement and airflow throughout the room, in minimizing or eliminating “dead spots” of stagnant air, and in achieving a goal of cleaning and disinfecting substantially all of the air. | 02-25-2010 |
20100047116 | Method Of Sterilizing - A bio-air sterilization system and method of use thereof is provided that can remove and render benign harmful contaminants and particulates, such as bacteria, viruses, and molds, from air within an enclosed area, as well as, in principle, from the exposed surfaces located within the enclosed area. In one aspect, the sterilization system includes a self contained, mobile sterilization unit that includes at least an ultraviolet array, an air flow control mechanism for diverting the air flow within the system through either a filter or through an ozone removal zone, an ozone generator, and a blower apparatus to pull the air through the system and out through ports, such as a nozzle system, to the surrounding environment. | 02-25-2010 |
20100047117 | PROCESS FOR AIR PURIFICATION AND AIR PURIFIER DEVICE FOR ITS IMPLEMENTATION - This invention relates to the purification of indoor air using a method that essentially comprises forcing the air to be processed to flow through an active medium exposed to a germicidal radiation in the presence of a photocatalytic material contained therein, with a destructive action on the microorganisms optionally present in the air and retained in the active medium such as reduced and/or weakened due to the impact on wall members provided therefore in the active medium. A first active medium includes a mass made in the form of a three-dimensional network of walls with photocatalytic surfaces and located in the immediate vicinity of a germicidal radiation source. A second active medium includes a liquid mass in which particles with a photocatalytic surface are dispersed and submitted to a germicidal radiation. The liquid mass is agitated by feeding air therein in order to generate a vortex. | 02-25-2010 |
20100047118 | METHOD FOR REDUCING ALLERGENS IN AN ENCLOSURE - Provided is a method for reducing the amounts of fungal spores and small airborne particles in an enclosure, where the enclosure has or is in communication with an air handling system. The method comprises the steps of applying vacuum suction to the air handling system and contacting the air handling system with a first antimicrobial agent; applying a cleansing agent to the carpets and upholstery in the enclosure; fogging the enclosure with a second antimicrobial agent; releasing ozone within the enclosure for a period of time and terminating the release of ozone to allow the ozone concentration to return to normal levels; placing a reservoir containing tea tree oil into the air handling system, and initiating operation of an air purifier air in the enclosure, wherein for a period of at least 90 days, the airborne particles in the enclosure are fewer than 1.0 million airborne particles per cubic meter of air; the airborne fungal spores in the enclosure an amount at least 1.1 times below the amount of airborne fungal spores in the air outside the enclosure before performing the method; and, the surface fungal spores in the enclosure are at least 3.0 times below the surface level of fungal spores in the enclosure before performing the method. | 02-25-2010 |
20100054988 | PHOTOCATALYTIC NANOCAPSULE AND FIBER FOR WATER TREATMENT - Systems and methods of forming photocatalytic nanocapsules and photocatalytic fibers are disclosed. The methods can include encapsulating one or more photocatalytic nanoparticles in a shell including at least one nanopore. The methods can further include forming photocatalytic fibers from a solution having one or more photocatalytic particles in a polycarbosilane melt. | 03-04-2010 |
20100054989 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING IMPURITIES IN AIR AND MATERIALS - An apparatus and method for sanitizing, decontaminating, deodorizing, conditioning, drying, treating, cleaning, modifying and/or otherwise improving an atmosphere within a container. The container can be a bag or other housing for equipment, food and/or suitable material. Ozone is generated within an atmosphere that is exposed to the materials. The generated ozone is mixed with the atmosphere. At least a portion of the generated ozone is then removed from the mixed atmosphere. The apparatus and method of this invention can be used to treat contaminated sports equipment and the like,_as well as to treat food storage atmospheres, such as those exposed to fresh fruits and vegetables. | 03-04-2010 |
20100086436 | ONSITE CHEMISTRY AIR FILTRATION SYSTEM - An onsite chemistry air filtration system to remove gaseous contaminants from air is disclosed. The onsite chemistry air filtration system of the present invention comprises: a conventional particulate filtration section, a photochemical filtration section, a static gas phase filtration section and a catalytic filtration section. The conventional particulate filtration section captures solids and condensables. In the photochemical filtration section, UV lamps generate bio-destruction and surface photochemical activity on a semiconductor catalyst material, provide a radiation source to irradiate airborne contaminant molecules and to energize their states to promote reactions and generate airborne ozone and radicals. In the static gas phase filtration section, gas phase filtration media is used to capture contaminants, concentrate them in a relatively confined space and allow airborne generated chemistries to concentrate and react in-situ, thereby creating a regeneration effect on the media. In the catalytic filtration section, catalytic media scavenges and converts airborne radicals and ozone to harmless by-products. | 04-08-2010 |
20100104469 | METHOD OF REDUCING MALODORS - A method of reducing the formation of malodors in a confined space. More specifically, it is provided a method of reducing the formation of malodors in a confined space, comprising the step of placing a moisture-permeable, water-insoluble sachet comprising a solid composition comprising a hypohalite bleach and/or a peroxygen bleach in close proximity of a source of humidity present within said confined space. | 04-29-2010 |
20100119408 | ACTIVE DISPENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention provides a system for dispensing a volatizable material when needed. In an exemplary embodiment, the system includes a sensor to detect malodors, where the sensing of a malodor is used to activate fragrance emission when needed, and not, when not needed. In an exemplary embodiment, the sensor is able to distinguish between different malodors in different locations, such that a single system may be used in different locations. In an exemplary embodiment, the system includes an indicator configured to indicate to the sensor the type of malodor to detect to activate fragrance emission. In an exemplary embodiment, the indicator is included with the container of volatizable liquid, either mechanically or electrically. | 05-13-2010 |
20100119409 | Home Biological Defense System - The invention relates to biological home defense systems for use by populations at risk of widespread biological attack via biological weapons of mass destruction, especially biological weapons involving aerosol attacks. The present invention is also related to methods for using such biological home defense systems wherein meteorological data is used to issue advisories with regard to the use of such biological home defense systems to a population at risk of exposure to biological weapons of mass destruction. | 05-13-2010 |
20100135850 | AIR DISINFECTION DEVICE - A dry disinfection device comprising at least a process chamber ( | 06-03-2010 |
20100150773 | MEMBRANE-BASED COMPRESSED AIR BREATHING SYSTEM - A breathing air purification device and method having a carbon-monoxide free sweep stream. Water vapor is removed from a compressed air stream using a membrane dryer, comprising, a membrane having a permeate portion and a non-permeate portion, a membrane housing which encases the membrane, a membrane feed inlet conduit connected to the membrane and a non-permeate gas outlet conduit fluidly connected to the non-permeate portion of the membrane. The sweep stream used to cleanse the outer permeate portion of the membrane dryer is taken from a catalyst filter. The catalyst filter includes a cartridge containing a bed of catalyst, two end pieces maintaining the cartridge within a catalyst bed housing and having outlet holes, a catalyst inlet conduit connected to the bed of catalyst and a product gas outlet conduit connected to the outlet holes. A sweep inlet tube provides a gas connection from the catalyst filter component to the permeate portion of the membrane. | 06-17-2010 |
20100158749 | Apparatus and method for treating impurities in air and materials - An assembly and method for treating or otherwise improving an atmosphere contained within an enclosed space. The enclosed space can be a container such as a bag or other housing for equipment, food and/or suitable material. Ozone is generated within an atmosphere that is exposed to the material. The generated ozone is mixed with the atmosphere. At least a portion of the generated ozone is then removed from the mixed atmosphere. The assembly and method can be used to treat contaminated sports equipment and the like, as well as to treat food storage atmospheres, such as those exposed to fresh fruits and vegetables. | 06-24-2010 |
20100158750 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DE-ODORISING A GAS MIXTURE - An apparatus ( | 06-24-2010 |
20100166597 | Device for Treating a Gaseous Effluent Loaded with Odorant Compounds using a Three-Dimensional Mesh, Corresponding Installation and Process - The invention relates to a device for treating a gaseous effluent loaded with odorant compounds, comprising a reactor ( | 07-01-2010 |
20100178196 | Sterilizer - A bio air sterilization system and method of use thereof is provided that can remove and render benign harmful contaminants and particulates, such as bacteria, viruses, and molds, from air within an enclosed area, as well as, in principle, from the exposed surfaces located within the enclosed area. In one aspect, the sterilization system includes a self contained, mobile sterilization unit that includes at least an ultraviolet array, an air flow control mechanism for diverting the air flow within the system through either a filter or through an ozone removal zone, an ozone generator, and a blower apparatus to pull the air through the system and out through ports, such as a nozzle system, to the surrounding environment. | 07-15-2010 |
20100189595 | Method of Controlling Organoleptic Odors - A method is taught for capturing organoleptic odor. Where a functional additive has odors from a plurality of organolepic sources, and is blended with an odor control agent and a resin to produce a blend, where the blend exhibits at least a 5% reduction in odor based on a standardized odor test SAE-J1351. The odor control agent is selected from the group but not limited to: nepheline syenite, silica gel, hydrogels, hard and soft clays, bentonite, clinoptilolite, hectorite, cationic exchanged clinoptilolites, cerium, cesium, chabazite, faujasite, gmelinite, brewsterite, calcium silicate, hydrotalcites, zinc or magnesium aluminum hydroxy carbonates, zinc oxide, zinc hydroxide, zinc carbonate, calcium oxide, calcium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, potassium meta phosphate, silver oxide, magnesium hydroxide, magnesium oxide, copper oxide, ferric and ferrous oxides, sorbitol, glucitol, mannitol, glucose, dextrose, dextrin, allophanes, silica, sodalite, silicon oxide, aluminum oxide, natural zeolites, manganese dioxide, nano zinc oxide and nano titanium and combination thereof. | 07-29-2010 |
20100196195 | AUTOMATIC AIR FRESHENER - A liquid delivery device for use in conjunction with an air filter in a forced air circulation system. The device includes a liquid reservoir, a dispersion device connected to the reservoir, a compressor, and a mounting device configured to slidably retain an air filter. The device may be used in conjunction with an HVAC system. | 08-05-2010 |
20100221143 | FRAGRANCE DELIVERY SYSTEM - The invention provides a fragrance delivery system comprising: a control unit for controlling a release mechanism to release at least one selected fragrance, said control unit comprising a selection unit for selecting said selected fragrance from at least two fragrances and controlling said release mechanism to release said selected fragrance, and a switching element for switching said release mechanism between an first state and an second state or vice versa, in which first state said release mechanism releases said selected fragrance at a higher rate than in said second state. The invention further provides a kit of parts comprising said device and a at least two fragrance reservoirs filled with a fragrance chemical. In addition, the invention relates to the use of a control unit for controlling a release mechanism to release a selected one of at least two fragrances in a fragrance delivery system, which control unit comprises a selection unit for selecting said selected fragrance and controlling said release mechanism to release said selected fragrance, and a switching element for switching said release mechanism between an active state and an inactive state or vice versa, and to the use of the present fragrance delivery system to deliver a fragrance to a space which is at least periodically occupied by an individual. | 09-02-2010 |
20100221144 | AIR FRESHENER KIT - The present invention comprises a kit for assembling a passive air freshener comprising fragranced sail crystals. In the preferred form, the kit minimally comprises: 1) a package containing a plurality of fragranced salt crystals; 2) a container with an opening for placing said crystals therein, said container defining an enclosed space having a height/width ratio of from about 0.5 to about 3; and, 3) a carton for containing both the package of crystals and the container, where the carton preferably has a viewing window that displays at least the decorative aspects of the container design to potential purchasers. The kit may also include instructional literature and optional lighting source. | 09-02-2010 |
20100221145 | Method and apparatus for controlling fecal odors - Methods and apparatus for controlling fecal odors in an enclosed space, such as a pit latrine, include providing an oxidizer, such as a catalytic heater and an optional mechanical ventilation unit, such as an inline fan, both flow connected to a vault (pit) of the latrine. The heater is also connected to a source of fuel, for example, propane. Fresh air is drawn through vents in the latrine housing and thereafter through toilets in the latrine and through the vault, providing oxygen for the reaction. The fan and/or oxidation process draws both fresh air and accompanying odorous compounds directly from the latrine and into the oxidizer wherein the odorous components are substantially destroyed. | 09-02-2010 |
20100226818 | MULTIPLE-FUNCTION DEODORANT DISPENSER APPARATUS AND METHODS - A multiple-purpose deodorant dispenser unit is provided, comprising: (a) first apparatus adapted for alternatively receiving (i) an aerosol spray deodorant container, (ii) an open deodorant container having gel, liquid or solid deodorant therein, or (iii) a wick cylinder having deodorant therein; (b) second apparatus adjacent to the first apparatus adapted for alternatively containing (i) a spray actuating head device for activating a nozzle in the aerosol spray deodorant container to emit a spray of vaporized deodorant, or (ii) a fan head device for directing a movement of air in the vicinity of either the open container or the wick cylinder; and (c) a third apparatus having electrical means for alternatively operating the spray actuating head device or the fan head device. | 09-09-2010 |
20100233019 | APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING POLLUTION FREE AIR - An apparatus for providing pollution free air to an individual includes an enclosed or semi-enclosed space or compartment for surround or partially surrounding an individual's head or upper body to separate the individual from polluted air. A filter assembly and fan forcing polluted air through the filter assembly and into the enclosure. The filter assembly includes a first filter for removing relatively large particles such as sand or dust from the polluted air while a second HAPA filter removes airborne allergens before forcing non-polluted air into the enclosed or semi-enclosed space. | 09-16-2010 |
20100247372 | CHEMICAL DELIVERY ASSEMBLY - A chemical delivery system includes: a chemical storage device configured for emitting a volatilized chemical therefrom; a heating element which provides an exothermic chemical reaction; an at least substantially rigid housing element containing the heating element; a tray including a well, the well having an absence of a through-hole and defining a space which is slightly larger than the chemical storage device, the tray being attached to the housing element, the chemical storage device being mounted to the well, the heating element being in thermal communication with the chemical storage device via the well; a retainer attached to the well and including at least one hole configured for passing therethrough the volatilized chemical to an ambient environment, the retainer being configured for retaining the chemical storage device in the space; and a removable covering directly attached to the tray and covering the retainer and the well to thereby hermetically seal the chemical storage device within the space. | 09-30-2010 |
20100254851 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL PHOTOCATALYTIC PAINT COAT AND METHOD OF PREPARATION THEREOF - The multifunctional paint is based on a highly porous inorganic substance created by a reaction of at least two components. TiO | 10-07-2010 |
20100254852 | Modular Ductwork Decontamination Assembly - A modular ductwork assembly decontaminates an air stream circulating within a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. The assembly includes one or more of (a) an ionizing module for removing particulates from the air stream, (b) a sterilization module for neutralizing airborne pathogens present in the air stream, (c) an ozone treatment module for neutralizing pathogens or odoriferous constituents or volatile organic compounds (VOCs) present in the air stream, optionally (d) baffles for slowing and disrupting the flow rate and promoting turbulence in the air stream traveling through the modules and optionally (e) a fan module for directing a treated air stream, (f) an ozone sensor, (g) a monitoring or ozone control means, (h) a means of delivering and repurposing generated ozone. Each of the modules is arranged substantially adjacent to at least one of the other modules. | 10-07-2010 |
20100272599 | FRAGRANCE DELIVERY SYSTEM - The invention provides a fragrance delivery system comprising: a release mechanism for releasing at least one fragrance, and a control unit for controlling said release mechanism, said control unit comprising a selection unit for selecting said fragrance from at least two fragrances in response to turning on said fragrance delivery system. The invention further provides a kit of parts comprising said device and a at least two fragrance containers filled with a fragrance substance. In addition, the invention relates to the use of a release mechanism for releasing at least one fragrance and a control unit for controlling a release mechanism, said control unit comprising a selection unit for selecting said fragrance from at least two fragrances in response to turning on said fragrance delivery system. | 10-28-2010 |
20100272600 | Hydroxyl generator - Superior hydroxyls are provided which have effects on organic and inorganic compounds and/or pollutants over substantial periods of time and/or at substantial distances from where the superior hydroxyls are generated. Also provided is a hydroxyl generator, in which UV-lamps are positioned such that the coronas which they produce when emitting UV-radiation fill substantially all of the interior space of the hydroxyl generator. The coronas overlap each other by a maximum amount of between 5% and 25% of the radius of each corona. | 10-28-2010 |
20100284854 | Radicals on eradication surfaces - Disclosed are a method and apparatus with several embodiments that use low output UV energy to create hydroxyl radicals on photocatalytic semiconductor coated surfaces in order to produce hydroxyl radicals to structurally eradicate contaminants impacting those surfaces. Low wattage UVA black-light white and black-light blue plasma lamps are used to activate photocatalytic semiconductor coatings on solid and mesh surfaces constructed of fluropolymers (Teflon®), of aluminum, of stainless steel, and coatings on the outer lamp wall of the UVA lamp itself. The embodiments show that sufficient UVA energy is being transmitted through solid lamp wall, through the photocatalytic semiconductor coating on the outer lamp wall (from beneath), and through multiple layers of coated fluropolymer, aluminum, and stainless steel mesh to create hydroxyl radicals on the surfaces of downstream layers. The current carrying foundation materials, to include electro-conductive polymer, can be voltage charged to attract pathogens with natural cell surface charges to the coated eradication surfaces. The method and apparatus may be used to create radicals on eradication surfaces to structurally dismantle and destroy contaminant particles, including lethal virus, bacteria, mycotoxin, spores, odor molecules, allergens, smoke particles, and industrial pollutants. | 11-11-2010 |
20100296966 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL CABIN AIR FILTER - A multi-functional cabin air filter includes a dust collecting filter layer for collecting fine dust; an oxidation catalyst filter layer for oxidizing nitrogen monoxide into nitrogen dioxide; and an adsorption filter layer for adsorbing nitrogen dioxide and volatile organic compounds, wherein antimicrobial nanoparticles are applied to at least one of the dust collecting filter layer, the oxidation catalyst filter layer and the adsorption filter layer. This cabin air filter has dust collecting, denitrifying, deodorizing and antimicrobial functions, and it may be utilized in various ways for air purification in a limited space such as a vehicle. | 11-25-2010 |
20110044846 | REGISTER VENT FILTER - The present invention relates to an air filter assembly and a method of using the same on a register vent comprising: a mechanism to attach the filter to an inside perimeter of the register; a sleeve to allow for the insertion of register louvers; and a filter where said filter includes an anti-bacteria agent. The mechanism to attach may include an adhesive strip. The anti-bacteria agent disinfects and deodorizes airflow through the register. The anti-bacteria agent effectively removes bacteria and fungi from the airflow through the register. | 02-24-2011 |
20110076186 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING AIR - The invention provides an apparatus and method for treating indoor air, utilizing a container suitable for holding a brine solution thereinside, a porous medium rotatably mounted on, or in, said container such that a section thereof is capable of being immersed in the brine solution held inside it, rotating means mechanically coupled to said porous medium, and air streaming means capable of directing a stream of air to a surface area of said porous medium. | 03-31-2011 |
20110085933 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PURIFYING AIR VIA LOW-ENERGY, IN-SITU REGENERATED SILICA-TITANIA COMPOSITES - A system and method for purifying air via low-energy, in-situ regenerated silica-titania composites is described. The silica-titania composites can be synthesized with various pore sizes, photocatalyst loadings, and surface area, and can be applied in pellet/granular form or powdered and coated onto a surface. The system may operate with continuous UV irradiation for continuous oxidation of pollutants and inactivation of pathogens. Alternatively, the system may operate with intermittent UV irradiation, whereby pollutants are adsorbed in the absence of light, followed by oxidation of sorbed pollutants and regeneration of silica-titania composites upon irradiation with UV light. The oxidation/regeneration step may or may not incorporate sweep air. This system and method may be used for removing pollutants, such as Volatile Organic Compounds, from aircraft cabins, space exploration vehicles and architectures, mass transit vehicles, and residential and commercial buildings. | 04-14-2011 |
20110110816 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AIR TREATMENT AND SANITIZATION - A method for reducing the biological contamination of indoor air and sanitizing the walls and surfaces in a closed space, which method comprises causing a stream of air to flow upwardly through a treatment zone, and to contact, on a substantially horizontally aligned perforated surface, with a stream of brine solution having Redox potential of not less than 500 mV, whereby an active layer is formed on said horizontally aligned perforated surface, in which layer the brine and air mix, and delivering the treated air which exits said treatment zone into the space to be sanitized. | 05-12-2011 |
20110150697 | METHOD FOR PURIFYING INSIDE OF ROOM - In order to remove a pathogenic effect of a microorganism in a room or a work space in a short period of time, an ion diffusing apparatus, which includes an ion generator ( | 06-23-2011 |
20110165018 | AIR DECONTAMINATION UNIT - An air decontamination unit is described with a housing defining an interior, an intake and exhaust in direct communication with the interior, a blower—in operational communication with a control panel—for drawing in and moving air through the housing, which further includes a filter assembly, a UV lamp, an ozone lamp, and an ozone sensor for detecting the concentration of ozone therein—positioned in the interior of the housing, all in direct communication with the control panel. | 07-07-2011 |
20110223057 | AIR DECONTAMINATION EQUIPMENT - The present invention relates to an air decontamination equipment, from both odours or pollutants, and bacterial or viral loads. More particularly, the present invention relates to a decontaminating equipment ( | 09-15-2011 |
20110229369 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DISINFECTING SPACES - The instant invention provides methods and apparatus for disinfecting a space, e.g., a hospital room, using chlorine dioxide. One aspect of the invention provides an apparatus for disinfecting a space. The apparatus includes: a chlorine dioxide gas generator; a sensor adapted and configured to measure the relative pressure inside the space and outside the space; and a computer operatively connected to the sensor and the chlorine dioxide generator, the computer adapted and configured to control the chlorine dioxide generator to operate only when the space is under negative pressure as compared to outside the space. Another aspect of the invention provides a method of disinfecting a space. The method includes: setting an apparatus as described herein in the space; and allowing the apparatus to determine if the space is under negative pressure. If the space is under negative pressure, the apparatus generates chlorine dioxide gas to disinfect the space. | 09-22-2011 |
20110236255 | TREATING FLAMMABLE MATERIALS - A method and device are provided for treating flammable materials, fuels for example, by irradiation of the materials with ultra-violet radiation. In one embodiment, the apparatus suited for connection to a fuel line includes a body with centrally-formed duct and UV light sources mounted outside of the duct at upper and lower sides. It is to be appreciated that the invention has utility for many different fuel system applications, for example in aircraft, boats and in other motive vehicles. Further, the device can be conveniently mounted, if desired, on different fuel platforms including on bowsers. | 09-29-2011 |
20110243788 | FRESH SCENTS AIR FILTERS SYSTEMS - A scented air filters system comprising a cardboard frame wherein a porous filter media is housed for use in filtering airborne particulates from the air where ever air conditioning systems, furnaces, and evaporative cooling systems may be utilized. The filters are for use in both residential and commercial buildings. A breakably-actuated scent container is located in the squeezably-deformable cardboard frame having porous filter media. The scent containers are activated when fractured by squeezing the frame between the thumb and fingers before installing the filter in the vent housing. The scented material is scented liquid comprising oil, non-oil, granulated solids, or gel(s). Fragrance is dispersed as air flows through the filter and ducting system. | 10-06-2011 |
20110268605 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMPUTER CONTROLLED SCENT DELIVERY - An apparatus for producing a scent, constituted of: a directional air mover arranged to produce an air flow exhibiting an angular velocity in relation to a central linear axis of the air flow; a plurality of electronically controlled scent producing elements arranged about the produced air flow, each of the plurality of electronically controlled scent producing elements distal of the directional air mover such that scent from any of the plurality of electronically controlled scent producing elements are not deposited on any surface of the directional air mover; and a control unit in communication with each of the directional air mover and the plurality of electronically controlled scent producing elements. Preferably, the plurality of electronically controlled scent producing elements is arranged radially about the central linear axis of the air flow. | 11-03-2011 |
20110300018 | CATALYSTS - A sterilant such as ozone used for large scale decontamination of, for example, a hospital room, may be destroyed and the room made safe, by passing the atmosphere in the room over a catalyst which is silver oxide in combination with titania. The catalyst may be readily regenerated and used again. | 12-08-2011 |
20110305596 | METHOD FOR REDUCING ALLERGENICITY IN INDOOR SPACES - According to this invention, allergenicity in an indoor space is reduced by denaturing allergens in allergen reservoirs that are capable of producing respiratory or skin reactions and physically removing the allergens from the allergen reservoirs in the indoor space. The allergen reservoirs may also be treated with pesticides and fungicides/fungistats to prevent reinfestation of house dust mites, molds and cockroaches. | 12-15-2011 |
20120020831 | AIRFLOW CONTROLLING DEVICE AND METHOD - The airflow controlling device includes a bacteria counting portion counting bacteria of a controlled space; a first smoothing processing portion performing a first smoothing process on the bacteria count; a second smoothing processing portion performing a second smoothing process on the bacteria count; a bacteria reducing capability storing portion storing a bacteria reducing capability relative to each flow rate; a first flow rate evaluating portion selecting a flow rate matching a bacteria reducing capability compatible with an increase in a bacteria count forecasted from the processing result of the first smoothing processing portion; a second flow rate evaluating portion selecting a flow rate matching a bacteria reducing capability compatible with an increase in a bacteria count forecasted from the processing result of the second smoothing processing portion; and a flow rate determining portion selecting a flow rate into the controlled space based on the flow rates selected by the first and second flow rate evaluating portions. | 01-26-2012 |
20120020832 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ABATEMENT OF ALLERGENS, PATHOGENS, AND VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS - An air treatment system including an ozone generator and a humidifier is disclosed herein. The ozone generator and the humidifier may be configured to communicate with one another. The ozone generator and the humidifier may be configured to communicate with a communications hub. The ozone generator, the humidifier and/or the hub may be configured to communicate with other devices. Methods for using the devices and systems are also disclosed. | 01-26-2012 |
20120058006 | ENHANCED PHOTO-CATALYTIC CELLS - A photo-catalytic cell may produce bactericidal molecules in air by passing air across catalyst coated targets. Ultraviolet (UV) energy may be emitted from a source. A first portion of the UV energy from the source may be applied directly onto the targets. A second portion of the UV energy from the source may be reflected onto the targets. | 03-08-2012 |
20120070335 | DEODORIZER SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Disclosed herein are deodorizer systems and methods for making and using the same. In one embodiment, a deodorizer system comprises: a mesh, nanoparticle titania coating on the mesh, and a frame disposed around a periphery of the mesh such that the mesh is configured to be in optical communication with sunlight and for receiving contaminated gas to be deodorized. The mesh has an open area of greater than or equal to about 35%, and has greater than or equal to 6,400 openings/in | 03-22-2012 |
20120070336 | AIR PURIFICATION APPARATUS - A method for purifying polluted air having particle phase pollutants and gaseous phase pollutants is provided. The method comprising: separately purifying and treating particle phase and gaseous phase pollutants present in the air; providing a dust cleaning apparatus, a catalytic filter core and a valve for controlling an airflow path within an air purification apparatus; controlling the airflow path for the air to bypass the catalytic filter core in a way that: if the amount of particle phase pollutants is above a predetermined value, the valve is moved to the open position to enable the air to bypass the catalyst filtering core; if the amount of particle phase pollutants is less than a predetermined value, the valve is moved to the closed position to force the air to pass through the catalyst filtering core. | 03-22-2012 |
20120087827 | Method and Apparatus for Treating Industrial Gas Streams and Biological Fouling - Methods and apparatuses are described for contacting an oxidizing solution such as an aqueous hydrogen peroxide composition of hydrogen peroxide, at least one additive that catalyzes the decomposition of the hydrogen peroxide into hydroxyl radicals, and a biocide with an atmospheric effluent containing odorous and/or noxious components. These components are absorbed by the aqueous hydrogen peroxide composition to produce an atmospheric effluent having reduced amounts of the odorous and/or noxious components. Various methods are described for adding the hydrogen peroxide, the decomposition additive, and the biocide. | 04-12-2012 |
20120093683 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CLEANING AIR - The present invention is to provide an air cleaning method and device that realize sufficient purification of polluted air, high-efficiency removal of germs or the like from polluted air, and has a relatively simplified structure. | 04-19-2012 |
20120093684 | UV sterilization system - Methods and apparatus for providing a UV Sterilization System are disclosed. In one embodiment, the present invention may be used as a fluorescent lamp ballast which is controlled using a non-resonant circuit that allows the ballast to lower to fifty percent the light output of the lamp while providing a corresponding fifty percent reduction in energy used. | 04-19-2012 |
20120100037 | HEALTHCARE FACILITY DISINFECTING SYSTEM - A system and process for disinfecting rooms such as health care facility rooms with an oxygen/ozone mixture is described, which is effective to combat “superbugs” such as | 04-26-2012 |
20120107172 | FRAGRANCE DEVICE FOR VEHICLE AND FRAGRANCE BLOWING METHOD - Provided is a fragrance device for vehicle with an aim to restrain an olfactory adaptation of an occupant, to continuously provide the occupant for a long time with changes in sensory intensity of smell caused by intermittent smell emission, and to provide the occupant for a long time with a relaxation effect due to a smell, the fragrance device for vehicle includes: a fragrance holder holding a fragrance; a blowing means for blowing air to the fragrance holder to blow a smell of the fragrance into a vehicle cabin; and a fragrance blowing control means for sequentially repeating the repeating of a predetermined cycle of blowing a smell of the fragrance and a pause predetermined times by intermittently blowing the smell at each cycle, and then the providing of a stop time for stopping the blowing out of the smell of the fragrance for a predetermined time period. | 05-03-2012 |
20120141320 | ENHANCED PHOTO-CATALYTIC CELLS - According to an embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus for ionizing air includes a first reflector and a first target. The first reflector receives direct UV energy (from a UV emitter) and reflects it to form reflected UV energy. The first target has an inner face that also receives direct UV energy (from the UV emitter). The first target also has an outer face that receives the reflected UV energy from the first reflector. The faces of the first target are coated with a photo-catalytic coating. The first target may also have passages between the faces. | 06-07-2012 |
20120189489 | COMPLEX METAL OXIDE CATALYST, FILTER MODULE INCLUDING COMPLEX METAL OXIDE CATALYST, AND AIR CLEANER INCLUDING COMPLEX METAL OXIDE CATALYST - A complex metal oxide catalyst having a composition including about 5 to about 75 wt % of manganese (Mn); about 5 to about 55 wt % of copper (Cu); and about 3 to about 60 wt % of an active compound, based on a total weight of the complex metal oxide catalyst. The complex metal oxide catalyst has excellent low-temperature activity and improved catalyst efficiency so as to be repeatedly used, and thus is effectively used in a filter module and an air cleaner. | 07-26-2012 |
20120213661 | WARM-UP SYSTEM FOR CATOX DECONTAMINATION SYSTEM - A decontamination system useful for treating articles that have been exposed to nuclear, chemical or biological (NBC) agents may comprise a decontamination unit, a catalytic oxidation (CATOX) reactor connected to decontaminate off gases from the decontamination unit and a selector valve The selector valve may be configured to allow output gases from the CATOX reactor to pass to an exhaust during steady-state operation of the CATOX reactor and to allow said output gases to re-enter the CATOX reactor during warm-up of the CATOX reactor. Warm-up of the CATOX reactor may be quickly achieved as a result of recycling the output gases through the preheater during warm-up. | 08-23-2012 |
20120224995 | FRAGRANCE WARMER WITH WATER-BASED FRAGRANCE GEL - An improved fragrance warmer, water-based fragrance gel, and related methods of use are disclosed. In one aspect, the Fragrance warmer has at least high and low heat settings selected for use with a water-based fragrance gel. In other aspects, a water based fragrance gel is provided that can, in certain embodiments, be made with de-ionized water to achieve a viscosity approximately residing a range of about 19,000 centipoises to about 30,000 centipoises. In further aspects, a method of using the water-based gel includes observing that the gel on a warmer tray has reduced to a residue, and cleaning the warmer tray by hand washing it with soap and water, or by running it through a dishwasher. | 09-06-2012 |
20120244036 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING IMPURITIES IN AIR AND MATERIALS - An assembly and method for treating or otherwise improving an atmosphere contained within an enclosed space. The enclosed space can be a container such as a bag or other housing for equipment, food and/or suitable material. Ozone is generated within an atmosphere that is exposed to the material. The generated ozone is mixed with the atmosphere. At least a portion of the generated ozone is then removed from the mixed atmosphere. The assembly and method can be used to treat contaminated sports equipment and the like, as well as to treat food storage atmospheres, such as those exposed to fresh fruits and vegetables. | 09-27-2012 |
20120269677 | PLASMA STERILIZING-PURIFYING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR AIR STERILIZING AND PURIFYING - The present invention belongs to the technical field of air sterilizing and purification and in particular relates to a plasma air sterilizing and purifying device and an air sterilizing and purifying method. The plasma air sterilizing and purifying device comprises a plasma reactor, a pulse power supply, a fan component, a control device, a power adaptor, and a housing case, wherein the reactor is provided with positive electrodes formed by several nickel-chromium alloy wires or nickel-chromium alloy belts, and the two ends of each positive electrodes are fixed in the corresponding grooves on the micro-discharge preventive conductor rail; and a pulse power supply has a digital control circuit with an oscillator, an error amplifier and a PWM comparator inside which converts signals into a digital control current to control the width of the high-voltage pulse. | 10-25-2012 |
20120275950 | Scented Vent Clip - A scented vent clip comprising a spine extending along a top portion of the scented vent clip; a pair of arms connected by the spine, where the pair of arms extend from the spine to a tip at an opposing end; a fragrance layer atop an outer face of the pair of arms, wherein the fragrance layer emits a scent when the scented vent clip is attached to a vent in a room. The method of using the scented vent clip comprises the steps of separating the pair of arms, sliding a vent grate between the pair of arms until the grate touches the spine; and leaving the scented vent clip on the grate to enable air flowing through the vent to pick up the scent and distribute the scent throughout the room. | 11-01-2012 |
20120315184 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DIFFUSE REFLECTIVE UV CAVITY AIR TREATMENT - The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and its methods of use which provides a reflective cavity technique that significantly increases the intensity and uniformity of UV energy, enabling very high and uniform UV irradiance. The high UV irradiance and high uniformity lead to previously unobtainable levels of air sterilization. | 12-13-2012 |
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20130189154 | PLASMA GENERATION METHOD AND APPARATUS - A plasma generation apparatus and method, which achieve both sterilization and deodorization of attached bacteria even under the condition that steam or fine droplets of water are present. A pair of electrodes is prepared, plasma discharge is carried out by applying designated voltage between the pair of electrodes, fluid passage holes are provided at corresponding parts of respective electrodes so as to communicate with each other, and steam or fine droplets of water are applied to the fluid passage holes and plasma generated around the fluid passage holes. | 07-25-2013 |
20130195715 | TECHNIQUES FOR INFUSING ION CLUSTERS INTO A TARGET ENVIRONMENT - A system for infusing ion clusters into a target environment includes a housing, a fan, and an ion cluster generation component. The housing has intake and outflow openings. The fan forces air through the intake opening and along a route. The interior surface areas of the housing adjacent to the route are electrically insulating. The route can take either a first path or a second path. The first path goes along a straight path from the fan, through the ion cluster generation component and through the outflow opening. The second path goes along a first segment and a second segment. The first segment runs from the fan and through the ion cluster generation component. The second segment runs from the end of the first segment and extends downwardly through the outflow opening. | 08-01-2013 |
20130202480 | Method and Apparatus for Use of Reacted Hydrogen Peroxide Compounds in Industrial Process Waters - Methods and apparatuses are described for contacting an oxidizing solution such as an aqueous hydrogen peroxide composition of hydrogen peroxide and at least one additive that catalyzes the decomposition of the hydrogen peroxide into hydroxyl radicals with an atmospheric effluent containing odorous and/or noxious components. These components are absorbed by the aqueous hydrogen peroxide composition to produce an atmospheric effluent having reduced amounts of the odorous and/or noxious components. Various methods are described for adding the hydrogen peroxide and the decomposition additive. | 08-08-2013 |
20130216428 | CANDLES CAPABLE OF DIFFUSING A PLURALITY OF ACTIVE VOLATILE SUBSTANCES SIMULTANEOUSLY - The present invention relates to candles capable of diffusing a plurality of volatile active substances simultaneously, a base portion, at least one wick and a plurality of cartridges carrying the volatile active substances to be diffused, the base portion being provided with a plurality of holes adapted to receive the cartridges. The invention further relates to a method for diffusing a plurality of active substances simultaneously comprising manufacturing and burning such candle. | 08-22-2013 |
20130236353 | DEVICE FOR DISINFECTING GASES AND/OR LIQUIDS - A device for disinfecting of gases and/or liquids, includes a tube of UV-transparent glass having a hollow interior space and a tube wall with a tube inside wall and a tube outside wall, as well as at least one UV-light source. The UV-transparent glass tube has an indentation extending into the interior space on at least one location and in the at least one indentation at least one UV-light source is arranged. The geometry causes the UV-light sources to be closer to the medium to be disinfected, so that a large portion of the UV-light reaches the interior space on a direct path through the glass, thus allowing for a low-loss transfer of the UV-light. | 09-12-2013 |
20130259741 | MULTI-STAGE NON-THERMAL PLASMA APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING FLUID FLOWS - A non-thermal plasma (NTP) system treats fluid flows (e.g., air) containing pollutants (e.g., VOCs; particulate) using two or more stages, each operated to produce NTP with a respective frequency targeted toward one or more pollutants. NTP generation cell assemblies or dielectric barrier discharge devices are arranged in stages along a flow path. Parallel flow paths with multiple stages may be employed. NTP fields in successive stages operate at a different frequency, power density and/or waveforms, which are controlled to be a vibrational harmonic of a targeted compound. Power density can be adjusted to only create gaseous ionized species or to incinerate organic airborne, suspended particulate in situ. Automatic fault detection employs a split ground current so that an imbalance indicates a fault. A faulted component is automatically isolated. Automatic re-routing allows operation with only slightly degraded performance. | 10-03-2013 |
20130302209 | High Efficiency Solid-State Light Source and Methods of Use and Manufacture - A high-intensity light source is formed by a micro array of a semiconductor light source such as a LEDs, laser diodes, or VCSEL placed densely on a liquid or gas cooled thermally conductive substrate. The semiconductor devices are typically attached by a joining process to electrically conductive patterns on the substrate, and driven by a microprocessor controlled power supply. An optic element is placed over the micro array to achieve improved directionality, intensity, and/or spectral purity of the output beam. The light module may be used for such processes as, for example, fluorescence, inspection and measurement, photopolymerzation, ionization, sterilization, debris removal, and other photochemical processes. | 11-14-2013 |
20130330229 | PLASMA SYSTEM FOR AIR STERILIZATION - A method for decontaminating bioaerosol with high concentrations of bacterial, viral, spore and other airborne microorganisms or biologic contaminants in flight at high flow rates. A plasma screen created across the flow of air contaminated with airborne biologic agents renders contaminants non-culturable within milliseconds. The technology may cooperate with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. It may be particularly beneficial in preventing bioterrorism and the spread of toxic or infectious agents, containing airborne pandemic threats such as avian flu, sterilizing spaces such as hospitals, pharmaceutical plants and manufacturing facilities, treating exhaust ventilation streams, minimizing biological environmental pollutants in industrial settings, improving general air quality, preventing sick building syndrome. | 12-12-2013 |
20130336838 | ION GENERATION DEVICE - The present invention provides methods and systems for an ion generation device that includes an elongate housing having a back portion and a pair of side portions extending from the back portion and forming a cavity therein. A conductive portion is disposed within the cavity and connected to a power supply for providing power to the conductive portion. A plurality of tines are engaged to the conductive portion. | 12-19-2013 |
20130343951 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A GASEOUS MIXTURE FOR TREATING POLLUTED ATMOSPHERES, DEVICE FOR IMPLEMENTING SAME, AND USE THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to the field of treating atmospheres that are laden with substances that are nauseating and/or detrimental to human or animal health, specifically to the field of deodorising, perfuming, and/or purifying air at industrial or private sites. For this purpose, there is disclosed a method for enriching, preferably saturating, ordinary atmospheric air with active substances present in the gas phase, to a device for implementing the method, and to the use of the method for the treatment of polluted atmospheres. The method is especially characterized in that it advantageously includes a step of reinjecting a portion of the enriched gaseous mixture (MG) into an enrichment or saturation chamber ( | 12-26-2013 |
20140003994 | PLASMA GENERATING DEVICE, PLASMA GENERATING METHOD, AND METHOD FOR SUPPRESSING OZONE GENERATION | 01-02-2014 |
20140003995 | Methods and Equipment for Treatment of Odorous Gas Streams from Industrial Plants | 01-02-2014 |
20140010707 | Device and Method for the Treatment of a Gaseous Medium and Use of the Device for the Treatment of a Gaseous Medium, Liquid, Solid, Surface or any Combination Thereof - The device for the treatment of a gaseous medium according to the invention comprises in flow direction of the gaseous medium a plasma-generating device for the generation of a plasma in the gaseous medium. The plasma comprises in particular excited molecules, radicals, ions, free electrons, photons and any combination thereof. Furthermore, the device according to the invention comprises at least one dielectric structure, in particular at least one fused silica tube. The plasma is conveyable into the at least one dielectric structure, in particular after generation in the plasma-generating device. | 01-09-2014 |
20140010708 | PLASMA GENERATOR, AND PLASMA GENERATING METHOD - The present invention obtains both the feature of deodorizing by means of active species and the feature of killing floating and attached bacteria by releasing the active species to the exterior of a device. The present invention is provided with a pair of electrodes ( | 01-09-2014 |
20140030143 | Money Air Freshner - A motivational air freshener that is scented, configured, and decorated to provide motivation to a user. The sight and scent of the motivational air freshener serves as an olfactory and visual reminder of monetary incentives. Some versions of the motivational air freshener may be configured to have the general appearance of a hundred dollar bill United States currency, which may include the scent of currency. Other versions my include a motivational symbols. The motivational air freshener includes a body portion, which may be sized in some scaled correspondence to a hundred dollar bill. The body portion may also include scent chemistry to disperse the fragrance of the currency. The body portion may also include a hole for receiving a chain which may be useful for hanging it inside a vehicle. | 01-30-2014 |
20140030144 | AIR STERILIZATION AND DISINFECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus ( | 01-30-2014 |
20140037497 | PHOTOCATALYTIC AIR TREATMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A photocatalytic air treatment system, including apparatuses and methods, for killing and/or mineralizing bacteria, viruses, mold, fungi, spores, mycotoxins, allergens, and other similar microorganisms or agents, and for oxidizing volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The system comprises one or more reactor beds configured in one or more stages with each reactor bed including a plurality of photocatalyst coated media substantially surrounding a plurality of sheathed ultraviolet light sources that may be arranged in a plurality of configurations. Adjacent ultraviolet light sources are positioned so as to create killing zones of photocatalyst coated media therebetween that are irradiated with ultraviolet light from multiple sources and in which an increased number of hydroxyl radicals are present. The photocatalyst generally comprises titanium dioxide, but may include one or more enhancers. The media is formed from or is coated with a material that induces the photocatalyst to form a nano-particle structure. | 02-06-2014 |
20140044591 | PHOTOCATALYTIC OXIDATION MEDIA AND SYSTEM - A photocatalytic oxidation filter including a support medium and a photocatalyst provided on the support medium is configured to oxidize target compounds within an airstream when irradiated by a light source. In one embodiment, the support structure has an air permeability of more than approximately 155 CFM/ft | 02-13-2014 |
20140050610 | ENHANCED PHOTO-CATALYTIC CELLS - A photo-catalytic cell may produce bactericidal molecules in air by passing air across catalyst coated targets. Ultraviolet (UV) energy may be emitted from a source. A first portion of the UV energy from the source may be applied directly onto the targets. A second portion of the UV energy from the source may be reflected onto the targets. | 02-20-2014 |
20140050611 | ENHANCED PHOTO-CATALYTIC CELLS - According to an embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus for ionizing air includes a first reflector and a first target. The first reflector receives direct UV energy (from a UV emitter) and reflects it to form reflected UV energy. The first target has an inner face that also receives direct UV energy (from the UV emitter). The first target also has an outer face that receives the reflected UV energy from the first reflector. The faces of the first target are coated with a photo-catalytic coating. The first target may also have passages between the faces. | 02-20-2014 |
20140079586 | Dispensing Device with Fan Directed Air Stream - A dispensing device for dispensing active ingredient such as insect repellant. The device. The device generates two distinct air streams. A first air stream contains the active ingredient and a second air stream generated by a mechanical blower assists in carrying the dispensed active ingredient. | 03-20-2014 |
20140140887 | ROOM DISINFECTION METHOD - A system for disinfecting a room comprising a spray dispenser which dispenses a solution having antimicrobial properties at predetermined time intervals so as to provide continuous disinfection of the room, in combination with an HVAC system having an air filter which has been treated with a solution also having antimicrobial properties so as to further aid in disinfection of air entering the room. The system is designed to provide around-the-clock disinfection of the room thereby reducing the reliance on personnel to disinfect a room, especially in a healthcare setting such as in an emergency room or a surgical theatre. | 05-22-2014 |
20140140888 | Method and Apparatus for Producing a High Level of Disinfection in Air and Surfaces - This specification relates to an improved method, process and apparatus for disinfecting and sterilizing all types of surfaces and indoor air and room air contaminated with microorganisms. The improved apparatus consists of a multi-wavelength narrow spectral width UV source that is more effective than mercury based 254 nm germicidal lamps for destroying the DNA and outer shell or membrane of virus, bacteria, spores and cists. | 05-22-2014 |
20140193295 | FRAGRANCE DELIVERY SYSTEM - A multi-layer article is provided containing a sorbent layer having a first side and a second side; a vapor permeable or microporous layer adjacent to at least a portion of at least one of the first side and second side of the sorbent layer; optionally, a second vapor permeable or microporous layer on a side of the vapor permeable or microporous layer not adjacent to the sorbent layer; optionally, a vapor impermeable layer adjacent to a portion of the sorbent layer not adjacent to the vapor permeable or microporous layer; and an active composition having at least one volatile component; wherein the sorbent layer contains the active composition, and each layer is capable of being formed into a required shape or structure; and a method for its use in treating the atmosphere of an environment such as a compartment or localized space. | 07-10-2014 |
20140193296 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR OZONE GENERATION AND DEGRADATION - Devices and methods for sterilizing an enclosed space using ozone are disclosed herein. Various embodiments of the devices and methods also provide for accelerated degradation of the ozone upon sterilization. In some embodiments, a disclosed sterilization unit includes a first housing defining an ozone generation cavity, an ozone generator disposed within the ozone generation cavity, a second housing defining an ozone degradation cavity, and an ozone degrader disposed within the ozone degradation cavity. The sterilization unit of various embodiments is configured to cycle air between the enclosed space and the ozone generation cavity during an ozone generation cycle to sterilize the enclosed space; similarly, the unit is further configured to cycle air between the enclosed space and the ozone degradation cavity during an ozone degradation cycle to return the air within the enclosed space to safe ozone levels. | 07-10-2014 |
20140205495 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CAPTURE AND INACTIVATION OF MICROBES AND VIRUSES - An apparatus includes an air path housing, a charging-unit high-voltage electrode to charge airborne microorganisms introduced in the air path housing, a charging-unit ground electrode disposed so as to face the charging-unit high-voltage electrode, a hydrophilic filter to capture the airborne microorganisms charged by the charging-unit high-voltage electrode, a capturing/inactivating-unit high-voltage electrode to polarize the hydrophilic filter, and a capturing/inactivating-unit ground electrode disposed so as to face the capturing/inactivating-unit high-voltage electrode. | 07-24-2014 |
20140212327 | ADD ON FILTER AND AIR FILTRATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention relates to an add on filter and air filtration system and method incorporating an add on filter for applying ultraviolet light to an environment to create oxidizing agents for killing microbes, such as bacteria, mold, and viruses, and for destroying odors. The add on filter may be coupled to existing air filtration systems to provide further filtration of the air. The add on filter includes an ultraviolet light source for emitting a broad spectrum of ultraviolet light and a catalytic target structure mechanically coupled to the ultraviolet light source. The system and method result in the production of Hydroxyl Radicals, Super Oxide ions and Hydro Peroxide for killing microbes. | 07-31-2014 |
20140212328 | AIR PURIFICATION - Embodiments herein generally relate to the use, devices, and compounds for generating singlet oxygen. In some embodiments, the singlet oxygen can be used for fluid purification and/or sterilization. | 07-31-2014 |
20140212329 | INCUBATOR WITH AIR PURIFICATION - Systems and methods for air purification within an incubator using germicidal irradiation from an ultra-violet (UV) light source that is integrated in a path from ambient air into the cavity of an incubator. | 07-31-2014 |
20140234163 | Method and device for purification and deodorization of air - The present invention relates to a method for purification of air, comprising the degradation of all or some of the pollutants by the action of UV rays that are obtained by means of a single light source emitting rays at 254 nm and rays at 185 nm, and optionally UVA rays, and by photocatalysis, the ratio of the amount of energy 185 to the amount of energy 254 ranging from 0.01 to 1. The present invention also relates to a device allowing said method to be carried out. | 08-21-2014 |
20140248178 | PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT AIR FILTER - This disclosure relates to a method of filtering air for use in a combustion engine. A filter is utilized that comprises a treated filter fabric and a treated filter foam. The treated filter fabric and the treated filter foam include an ionizing agent, a binder comprising guar gum and ammonium sulfate, and an organo silane quarternary amine antimicrobial. Air is directed into the treated filter fabric. As air moves through the treated filter fabric, a first set of contaminants is removed. The air is then directed into the treated filter foam, which is positioned adjacent to the treated filter fabric. As the air moves through the treated filter foam, a second set of contaminants is removed. | 09-04-2014 |
20140271349 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FLUID STERILIZATION FOR PATIENT SUPPORT SURFACES - An apparatus and method is provided for treating fluid provided to a patient support. An apparatus comprises a housing defining an interior space, an inlet in flow communication with a source of untreated fluid and the interior space, an outlet in flow communication with the patient support and the interior space, and a light source directed into the interior space such that light emitted by the light source bombards fluid flowing through the interior space with light within a wavelength range that destroys organisms within the fluid to thereby provide treated fluid to the patient support. | 09-18-2014 |
20140294666 | Air-Flow Activated Germicidal UV-C Lights in HVAC System with Electromagnetic Induction and Other Proximity Sensor Technologies - UV-C light assembly is designed to kill germs (bacteria, molds, protozoa, virus, and yeast) in the forced airstreams of HVAC systems. Thus the UV-C light kills and prevents the spreading of germs into other rooms or spaces. An air-flow activated switch is invented for turning on the UV-C lights when airstream passes through and turning off when airstream stops the flowing in the HVAC systems. The invented air-flow activated switches include electromagnetic induction and other proximity sensor switches such as infrared, ultrasonic, capacitive, laser, radar, inductive and etc. The UV-C light assembly is installed inside air duct. The UV-C germicidal assembly is an easy add-on to an existing HVAC system for indoor air purification. The UV-C light sources are either LEDs or discharge lamps. | 10-02-2014 |
20140294667 | INDUSTRIAL, GERMICIDAL, DIFFUSER APPARATUS AND METHOD - A modular, integrated, combination air purification and aroma diffuser includes a UV and catalytic oxidation germicidal cell and multiple filtrations as pre-treatment of air diffusing essential oils or other liquids as ultra-fine droplets entrained in airflow into enclosed, habitable spaces. Liquid microbicide, insecticide, fumigant, or aroma therapy is kept cleaner by eradication of microbes. Comparatively larger droplets are separated out and recycled to the reservoir after initial atomization. An electrical module, between a purifier and filters upstream and a diffuser downstream, includes a pump, a fan, and a controller for both. Staged, double-eduction, triple-separation processes include a micro-cyclone for quiet, well diffused flow of ultra-fine droplets. | 10-02-2014 |
20140314619 | Emanator Device - An emanator device for emanating an air treatment agent into the surrounding air comprises a housing ( | 10-23-2014 |
20140322071 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PURIFYING GAS - A gas purifying apparatus and a method thereof are disclosed. According to an exemplary embodiment, a gas purifying apparatus includes a first chamber comprising a first inlet into which a first fluid flows and a first outlet through which a part of the first fluid is discharged, a purifier which purifies air from the first chamber, which air is then re-injected into the first chamber and a conduit which transports air from the first chamber to the purifier. | 10-30-2014 |
20140348701 | AIR-SURFACE DISINFECTION SYSTEM, UNIT AND METHOD - A system, unit, device and method are shown for providing substantially simultaneous disinfection of bacteria or other pathogens in air passing through the system using C-band ultraviolet radiation from an ultraviolet light source and that is also capable of substantially simultaneous and efficient disinfecting air and surfaces outside the device using the same ultraviolet light source. | 11-27-2014 |
20140363333 | CLOSE PROXIMITY AIRBORNE INFLUENZA/PATHOGEN MITIGATOR - Close proximity, including conversations at closer than three (3) feet apart, facilitates disease transfer via airborne pathogens. This transfer can be mitigated by the present invention, which is directed towards methods, systems and apparatuses to produce a predictably shaped and minimally intrusive air barrier that may comprise an airborne disinfectant, to divert and or render harmless and to divert and negate close proximity airborne pathogens, such as influenza and severe acute respiratory syndrome, etc., and other airborne particulates transferred from an infected person towards the face of an unfortunate recipient at normal conversational distances apart from each other, and/or to divert and render harmless such airborne particulates. | 12-11-2014 |
20150064060 | Scented windshield washer fluid - The invention provides and improved way to provide air freshener, scent, fragrance or perfume to an automobile in a milder and evenly applied manner. The additive or premixed fluid is combined with windshield washer fluid. Where it may be dispensed or applied on the exterior of the windshield. Where by it is pulled from the outside of the car and vented into the automobile, for use as and interior air freshener. | 03-05-2015 |
20150064061 | Air Purifier for Transportation Vehicles - A vehicle air purification system has a photocatalyst activated by photons emitted via an ultraviolet light emitting diode (UV-LED). The photocatalyst on a supporting structure is positioned to contact airflow passing through or over the photocatalyst. Chemical contaminants and microorganisms are eliminated from the airflow that makes contact with the photocatalyst structure. | 03-05-2015 |
20150078960 | AIR STERILIZATION AND DISINFECTION METHOD - An apparatus ( | 03-19-2015 |
20150290353 | PHOTOCATALYTIC AIR TREATMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A photocatalytic air treatment system, including apparatuses and methods, for killing and/or mineralizing bacteria, viruses, mold, fungi, spores, mycotoxins, allergens, and other similar microorganisms or agents, and for oxidizing volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The system comprises one or more reactor beds configured in one or more stages with each reactor bed including a plurality of photocatalyst coated media substantially surrounding a plurality of sheathed ultraviolet light sources that may be arranged in a plurality of configurations. Adjacent ultraviolet light sources are positioned so as to create killing zones of photocatalyst coated media therebetween that are irradiated with ultraviolet light from multiple sources and in which an increased number of hydroxyl radicals are present. The photocatalyst generally comprises titanium dioxide, but may include one or more enhancers. The media is formed from or is coated with a material that induces the photocatalyst to form a nano-particle structure. | 10-15-2015 |
20150297780 | COMPRESSED GAS AEROSOL COMPOSITION IN STEEL CAN - An aqueous compressed gas aerosol formulation in combination with a lined steel can, which may also optionally be tin plated, to provide corrosion stability, fragrance stability and color stability. An aerosol formulation of particular advantage for use is an air and/or fabric treatment formulation. The combination provides a compatibility which allows for the ability to use a broader fragrance pallet for the air and/or fabric treatment formulation which is aqueous based in major proportion. The formulation includes, in addition to an aqueous carrier, a fragrance, nonionic surfactant(s) or a blend of nonionic surfactant(s) and cationic surfactant(s), a compressed gas propellant(s), pH adjuster(s), and corrosion inhibitor(s). The formulation has a pH of about 8 to less than 10. The corrosion inhibitor(s) is(are) mild in strength and used in a minor amount. | 10-22-2015 |
20150306269 | UPSTREAM HYDROGEN PEROXIDE NEBULIZING SANITATION SYSTEM - Sanitation systems for treating an airstream, such as disinfection, sterilization, and/or deodorization, by ionization are disclosed. In embodiments, the air sanitation system is disclosed having an inlet and an outlet with a plenum between them. An ultraviolet (UV) light source is arranged within the plenum and provides UV light to an area of the plenum. A hydrated quad-metallic catalyst having a desiccant is disposed in the area, and a nebulizer is arranged between the inlet and the UV light source. The nebulizer can provide a nebulized agent within the plenum, and the UV light can generate reactive oxygen species, such as hydroxyl radicals, from water captured by the desiccant or from the nebulized agent. | 10-29-2015 |
20150328355 | Air Purifying Apparatus, Method and System - An air-purifying apparatus draws in an airflow from an ambient environment, kills germs in the airflow within the apparatus and expels the airflow purified back into the environment. The apparatus has a housing with an interior chamber. An airflow enters the chamber through an inlet. From the interior chamber, the airflow is expelled through an outlet. The apparatus has an airflow-germ-killing-system that kills germs in the airflow. The apparatus has an airflow-generator which causes the airflow to flow from the inlet to the outlet. In an aspect of the invention, the apparatus has a three-dimensional filter structure that has air-filter-surfaces that define a filter interior region and encompassed by the air-filter-surfaces of the filter structure. The filter is positioned in connection with the inlet so that airflow entering the inlet is dispersed into the housing interior chamber in multiple directions exclusively through the air-filter-surfaces of the three-dimensional filter structure. | 11-19-2015 |
20150352240 | Active Scrub with Baking Soda for Fridge Freshening and Food Preservation - Sodium Bi-carbonate, more commonly known as Baking Soda, is a chemical often used in killing odor or foul smell emanating from food kept in refrigerators and cooling cabinets and also as a preservative to extend the shelf life of food items. Invention titled “Active Scrub with Baking Soda for Fridge Freshening and Food Preservation” exploits these applications. This invention comprises—a process to scrub the environmental air contained inside the cooling chamber of refrigerators, freezers and cooling cabinets etc; with Baking Soda, using air ballast of the cold air circulation system of respective equipment; and—an attachment to accomplish this process. Such scrubbing facilitates chemical reaction of baking soda with the acidic contents of environmental air and the resultant change in pH in turn helps in killing the odor and extending the shelf-life of contents/food items stored there-in. | 12-10-2015 |
20150359917 | METHODS FOR TREATING ODORS - There are provided methods for treating a fluid having an undesirable odor. The methods comprise contacting the fluid with a H | 12-17-2015 |
20150359921 | System and Method For Reducing Airborne Contamination - A system for reducing airborne contamination includes a housing defining the structure of the system and configured to fit within a window of a building. The system also includes a variable-speed fan, and a microprocessor in communication with the fan and configured to control the speed of the fan. Within the housing, the system may include an electrical chassis that defines a chamber and supports at least some of the system's electrical components within the housing. A removable cartridge may be selectively coupled with the electrical chassis to form a germicidal radiation chamber within the housing and within an airflow path through the system. The removable cartridge includes UV light source(s) and filter(s) that sterilize the air as it passes through the system and the germicidal radiation chamber. | 12-17-2015 |
20160000959 | AXIAL, TRIPLE-SEPARATION, DIFFUSION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A reservoir containing an essential oil feeds to an eductor injecting a jet forming a plume of air entraining oil droplets. A series of drift chambers act as velocity reducers to alternately slow the flow droplets with entry, and then reaccelerate them upon exit through an exit channel. A micro cyclone separator operates between at least two of the drift chambers, exposing the flow to circumferential direction and centripetal acceleration driving comparatively larger droplets out of the flow away from comparatively finer droplets sufficiently small to remain with the flow of air. Separation of comparatively larger droplets, effectively eliminates “spitting” of liquids that might or rapid drift onto surrounding surfaces. | 01-07-2016 |
20160038625 | Photo-Catalyzing Fluid Mobilizing System And Method - A photo-catalyzing fluid mobilizing system and method are disclosed. A chamber has a power source. A fluid mobilizer is mounted in the chamber and connected with the power source to mobilize a fluid through the chamber. The fluid mobilizer includes one or more fan blades that are coated with a photo catalyst. A UV light source is mounted in the chamber proximate the fluid mobilizer and connected with the power source to catalyze the photo catalyst coating the blades to purifier the fluid being mobilized thereover. | 02-11-2016 |
20160067367 | SWITCHABLE GAS AND LIQUID RELEASE AND DELIVERY DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Methods, systems, and devices are disclosed for implementing switchable dispensing and/or delivery of scented substances. In one aspect, a device includes a cartridge structured to include one or more chambers containing one or more scented substances contained in a corresponding chamber, a housing structured to include a compartment to hold the cartridge, an opening to allow the scented substances to dispense to an outer environment from the device, and one or more transporting channels formed between the compartment and the opening, in which each of the one or more transporting channels is configured to accelerate a scented substance from the corresponding chamber to the opening, and an actuator switch arranged in a corresponding transporting channel and operable to move between an open position and a closed position based on an applied signal to selectively allow passage of the scented substance from the corresponding transporting path. | 03-10-2016 |
20160089466 | MODULAR MULTIFUNCTION FRAGRANCE EMITTER - An apparatus for producing a fragrance from a solid fragrance carrier is presented. The apparatus includes a heating element; a base positionable adjacent the heating element, the base having an upper end and a lower end; and a retainer member operable to contain the solid fragrance carrier and positionable adjacent the upper end of the base. | 03-31-2016 |
20160095947 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DISINFECTING AND PERFUMING OF SPACES AND SURFACES - A method for the disinfection of spaces and surfaces, including the steps of preparing a diffuser device equipped with a tank containing a liquid solution and nebulising means associated with the tank and designed for drawing out the liquid solution from the tank spraying it in the space, nebulising in the room a predetermined quantity of liquid solution for an interval of time and subsequent nebulising in the room a predetermined quantity of a liquid substance, different from the liquid solution and having a predetermined fragrance, following an interval of time. | 04-07-2016 |
20160113274 | SYNTHETIC POLYMER FILM WHOSE SURFACE HAS MICROBICIDAL ACTIVITY, MULTILAYER STRUCTURE HAVING SYNTHETIC POLYMER FILM, STERILIZATION METHOD WITH THE USE OF SURFACE OF SYNTHETIC POLYMER FILM, METHOD FOR REACTIVATING SURFACE OF SYNTHETIC POLYMER FILM, MOLD FOR PRODUCTION OF SYNTHETIC POLYMER FILM, AND MOLD MANUFACTURING METHOD - A synthetic polymer film includes a surface which has a plurality of first raised portions, wherein a two-dimensional size of the plurality of first raised portions is in a range of more than 20 nm and less than 500 nm when viewed in a normal direction of the synthetic polymer film; and the surface has a microbicidal effect. | 04-28-2016 |
20160129392 | Method and Apparatus for Use of Reacted Hydrogen Peroxide Compounds in Industrial Process Waters - Methods and apparatuses are described for contacting an oxidizing solution such as an aqueous hydrogen peroxide composition of hydrogen peroxide and at least one additive that catalyzes the decomposition of the hydrogen peroxide into hydroxyl radicals with an atmospheric effluent containing odorous and/or noxious components. These components are absorbed by the aqueous hydrogen peroxide composition to produce an atmospheric effluent having reduced amounts of the odorous and/or noxious components. Various methods are described for adding the hydrogen peroxide and the decomposition additive. | 05-12-2016 |
20160136316 | METHOD FOR DELIVERING A VOLATILE MATERIAL - A method of delivering a volatile material to the atmosphere in a continuous manner is disclosed. The method includes providing a delivery engine having a reservoir that includes a volatile material mixture. The volatile material mixture includes about 40% to about 100%, by total weight, of the volatile materials each having a vapor pressure at 25° C. of less than about 0.1 torr. The delivery system also includes a microporous membrane enclosing the reservoir, wherein the microporous membrane comprises an average pore size of about 0.01 to about 0.03 microns. | 05-19-2016 |
20160145845 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE METERED DISPENSING OF A FRAGRANCE IN A CLOSED ROOM, IN PARTICULAR IN A LAVATORY OF A VEHICLE - A system for the metered dispensing of a fragrance in a toilet, in particular in a lavatory of a vehicle, comprises a fragrance container having a fragrance stored in a receptacle, and a port carrying the fragrance and joined with the receptacle for guiding the fragrance out of the receptacle. The port is connectable with a flushing pipe for the toilet. | 05-26-2016 |
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