Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
422005000 | Deodorizing | 80 |
20080206092 | Device And Methods Of Providing Air Purification In Combination With Superficial Floor Cleaning - The present invention is a system for and method of providing an autonomously mobile air purifier and surface cleaner in combination with a source of air fragrance in a single device for home or office use. The autonomously mobile air and surface cleaner and fragrancing system includes an air purifier, a fragrancer, a floor cleaner, an input means, a power system, operational and auxiliary sensors, robotics that drive and steer the device, and a central controller operatively connected to each of the aforementioned items to control the operation of the device. The present invention also provides a method for the operation of the device using the air purifier, fragrancer, floor cleaner and robotics to clean a room, and for modifying the operation of the device in response to signals sent from the sensors or from the input means. | 08-28-2008 |
20080206093 | Suspension for Reducing Odours - The present invention relates to suspensions for odor reduction comprising a porous metal-organic framework material in a liquid, and also atomizer and methods for odor reduction using the suspensions. The invention likewise relates to the use of the suspensions for odor reduction. | 08-28-2008 |
20080213126 | Method and apparatus of ozone injection into sewage forced main - An apparatus and method are provided for introducing high-concentration, high-pressure oxygen gas with or without high-pressure ozone gas into pumped sewage mains, also known as force sewage mains, a portion of the pumped sewage is diverted from the force sewage main for addition of the high-concentration, high-pressure oxygen gas with or without high-pressure ozone gas thereto and for mixing of the gases with the sewage following by reintroduction of the gas-containing sewage into the force sewage main to accomplish the elimination of hydrogen sulfide gas odor from sewage and sewer lines. | 09-04-2008 |
20080292495 | Method and device for the continuous reduction of the odor contamination caused by the waste water in sewers and method and device for determining the pollution of a water sample with odorous substances - The invention relates to a method for the continuous reduction of the odor pollution caused by the waste water in sewers, comprising the following steps: a) determining the actual pollution of the waste water by means of a water sample of the waste water, b) calculating the quantity of odor-reducing agent required to reduce the odor pollution below a defined threshold value, using the degree of pollution, c) adding the defined quantity of odor-reducing agent to the waste water, d) continuously repeating steps a) to c). The aim of the invention is to devise a device and a method of the above type for reliably detecting odor pollution and for reducing it to a minimum using the odor-reducing agents. For this purpose, in step a) the pollution of the waste water is determined by determining the pollution of the water sample with odorous substances. | 11-27-2008 |
20080305003 | Method for Deodorization - The present invention relates to a method for deodorising organic fluids or inorganic fluids, which comprises creating a continuous flow or semi continuous flow of the fluids throw a column having one or more trays, creating a plug flow of the fluids through a labyrinth of passages on each tray by regulating the flow through the passages by use of a regulating valve at an exit in the tray, introducing sparging gas on the bottom level of each tray, contacting the fluids with the sparging gas in the plug flow, removing volatiles from the fluids, and transferring the sparging gas and the volatiles in ducts inside the column or outside the column. The present invention relates also to a plug flow tray, a column, a deodorising plant, and use thereof. | 12-11-2008 |
20090028748 | METHOD OF REDUCING TOILET ODOR - A method of eliminating or at least reducing toilet odor by applying a liquid composition directly to the water contained in a toilet bowl prior to use. The liquid composition contains about 60 to about 70 weight percent diethylene glycol monoethyl ether (CH | 01-29-2009 |
20090068059 | METHOD OF PREVENTING HYDROGEN SULFIDE ODOR GENERATION IN AN AQUEOUS MEDIUM - The present invention relates to a fast acting chemical treatment for preventing the generation of hydrogen sulfide odor by the microbial metabolic activities of sulfate reducing bacteria. Specifically, the invention relates to a method for preventing hydrogen sulfide odor generation in a sulfur species-containing aqueous medium, which includes adding to the aqueous medium an effective amount for the purpose of a sulfide generation inhibiting treatment including chlorhexidine and salts thereof. | 03-12-2009 |
20090098016 | TREATMENT OF ODORS USING NANOCRYSTALLINE METAL OXIDES - Methods of removing odors, particularly odors within enclosed environments are provided which employ nanocrystalline metal oxide and metal hydroxide particles. The nanocrystalline particles are dispersed within an enclosed space so as to contact exposed surfaces located within the space such as walls, floors, upholstery, and the like and adsorb odor-causing materials located within the enclosed space. | 04-16-2009 |
20090104072 | Perfume Compounding Method and Perfume Compounding Device - An aroma dispensing method and device which includes: an air pump ( | 04-23-2009 |
20090110592 | COOKING DEVICE WITH DEODORIZATION - A cooking device includes an inner case, a cooking chamber within the inner case and an odor removal unit configured to generate a plasma discharge for removing odor-producing materials from the cooking chamber. | 04-30-2009 |
20090129972 | Clothes Conditioning Hanger and Method of Using Same - An apparatus comprises a clothes-conditioning hanger able to condition (e.g. fragrance) clothing on the hanger The hanger has a socket ( | 05-21-2009 |
20090142224 | High Surface Area Material Blends for Odor Reduction, Articles Utilizing Such Blends and Methods of Using Same - A method for neutralizing odor contained within the headspace of product packaging includes the steps of formulating a blend of either modified and unmodified high surface area materials, differently modified high surface area materials, different unmodified high surface area materials, or a combination thereof; applying the blend of high surface area materials to the inside of the product packaging. | 06-04-2009 |
20090162244 | Products and methods for dispensing of air fresheners, deodorizers or sanitizers - A device, such as a home air freshener, which is mounted to the main positive pressure air duct of a forced air furnace heating system and or a central air conditioning system by which an outside agent, such as an air freshener, is introduced into the air duct for the distribution to areas served by the air duct system. By means of a sub-duct properly positioned in the path of the airflow, the device can create a low pressure area in the sub-duct which will draw and distribute the air freshener and thus operate with out means of outside pressure, power, or moving parts. | 06-25-2009 |
20090175758 | WASTEWATER TANK STORAGE TREATMENT - A method and composition for treating a wastewater storage tank during non-use. The method comprises adding a storage deodorant composition to a wastewater storage tank, the storage deodorant composition comprising an odor control agent, a detergent, a surface active agent, and a lubricant; and leaving the storage composition in the wastewater storage tank for a period of 1 day to 12 months. | 07-09-2009 |
20090185950 | METHODS, DEVICES, COMPOSITIONS, AND SYSTEMS FOR IMPROVED SCENT DELIVERY - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions that improve the scent perception for a user. Improved scent perception is achieved by presenting alternating scents and by varying levels of output of scents, as well as by minimizing device clogging, thereby improving evaporation profiles. | 07-23-2009 |
20090185951 | Volatile Liquid Disseminating Device - A device adapted to disseminate into an atmosphere in a desired sequence and timing, a plurality of active volatile liquids, such as fragrances, comprising a plurality of individual liquid reservoirs, a dissemination element associated with each reservoir, a source of forced air current and a conduit from the source of forced air current to each dissemination element, the conduit being a single conduit that is adapted to be movable so as to supply air current to each dissemination element in a desired sequence. | 07-23-2009 |
20090185952 | AIR TREATMENT DEVICE UTILIZING A SENSOR FOR ACTIVATION AND OPERATION - In an exemplary embodiment, the present invention includes at least one reservoir with a delivery mechanism in communication therewith. The delivery mechanism draws an air treatment material from the reservoir and provides the air treatment material in response to a decreased level of active air treatment material or the detection of a malodor. Additionally, the delivery mechanism includes a control system and a detection system. The control system activates the detection system at a timed interval or in response to a change in one or more ambient conditions (e.g., motion, temperature, light, humidity, etc.). Once activated, the detection system samples the environment for either the level of active air treatment material or the quality of the environment. | 07-23-2009 |
20090208366 | METHOD OF USING LIGNIN RICH FABRICS TO PREVENT MICROBIAL GROWTH IN CLEANING MATERIALS - A method of preventing the creation of odor and microbial growth in fabrics used for cleaning using lignin rich fabrics. | 08-20-2009 |
20090232698 | DEODORIZATION MATERIAL COMPOSITION, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, AND DEODORIZATION METHOD - A deodorization material composition, a manufacturing method thereof, and a deodorization method are provided. The deodorization material composition is adapted to eliminate an odor in an environment. The manufacturing method comprises providing nanoscale silver particles, nanoscale calcium particles, a nearly vacuum environment, a preset specific temperature, a medium material, and a post-treatment process, which allows the nanoscale silver particles and the nanoscale calcium particles to be alternately distributed in the medium material and thereby form a stable deodorization material composition. When the deodorization material composition is pressure sprayed into the environment, the nanoscale silver particles and the nanoscale calcium particles collide with or brush air particles to form free positive ions and negative ions respectively, which in turn react with constituents of the odor in the environment to eliminate the odor. | 09-17-2009 |
20090232699 | ORGANIC WASTE DECOMPOSITION SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH HEAT RECYCLING - A system and a method of decomposing organic waste are provided. The system decomposes organic waste in a decomposition chamber without use of enzymes, additives, or microorganisms. In one embodiment, the system decomposes organic waste within 24 hours and deodorizes the odor of decomposing organic waste during decomposition process. The system provides sufficient heat and operating conditions to evaporate moisture from the organic waste without burning the organic waste. The byproduct of the organic waste after decomposition process by the system is substantially homogeneous material that is reduced in volume compared to the organic waste. In one embodiment, the system reuses or recycles water and heat used in the system for different processes in the system. The system includes a blower that provides flow of the moisture inside the system. | 09-17-2009 |
20090238717 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HEATING A LIQUID FUEL OF A CANDLE - Systems and methods for heating a candle fuel generally comprise: a vessel to contain a quantity of a liquid fuel, and a wick system configured to float upon the quantity of the liquid fuel and to transfer heat to the liquid fuel, wherein the wick system comprises a wick and a wick holder. The wick comprises a first wick material configured to support a flame from a combustion and a second wick material, proximate to the first wick material, and configured to absorb combustion products from the combustion. The wick holder is configured to support the wick, such that at least a portion of the wick is immersed in the quantity of the liquid fuel. | 09-24-2009 |
20090252645 | METHOD FOR FILTERING ODORS OUT OF AN AIR FLOW, AND FILTERING DEVICE EQUIPPED WITH AN ODOR FILTER - A method for filtering odors out of an air flow during which an air flow containing odorous substances is guided through a filtering device equipped with an odor filter, whereby the odor filter has activated carbon or a similar substance serving as filtering material. As an additional method step, the inventive method provides that the particles contained in the air flow are at least partially ionized and/or dissociated before entering the odor filter. | 10-08-2009 |
20100028199 | PROCESS FOR IMPROVING THE SMELL OF ELEMENTAL SULPHUR - A process for improving the smell of a stream of elemental sulphur comprising an organic polysulphide and/or a thiol, the process comprising the following step: (a) heating the stream of liquid elemental sulphur comprising an organic polysulphide and/or a thiol at a heating temperature in the range of from 360 to 700° C., at a pressure that is sufficient to maintain a liquid elemental sulphur phase to obtain heat-treated elemental sulphur. | 02-04-2010 |
20100047119 | DEODORIZER/DISINFECTANT FLUID TREATMENT SYSTEM AND LINER FOR USE THEREWITH. - A system for treating and deodorizing objects such as clothing, bedding, or the like, comprising a bag for receiving said objects, and a system for dispersing a deodorizing treatment fluid such as ozone or the like therethrough. Another embodiment of the present invention contemplates a liner to contain and direct a treatment fluid into an absorbent such as pet litter or the like, to disinfect and renew. A complimentary system to the present invention teaches a deodorization, disinfectant, treatment bin for treating litter infused with animal waste, which treatment bin includes a treatment area utilizing ozone to contain and treat the contaminated litter, rendering same re-useable. The system of the present invention further contemplates an ozone generator having a timer circuit for providing a flow of ozone to the apparatus of the present invention, the ozone generator further contemplating as exemplary features a timer apparatus for providing optimal treatment, as well as a proximity sensor system for sensing the presence of an animal in the litter area, for controlling the ozone generator. | 02-25-2010 |
20100061886 | DEODORANT/FRAGRANT DEVICE, VOLATILIZING MATERIAL FOR USE IN THE SAME, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE VOLATILIZING MATERIAL, AND METHOD OF DEODORIZING/PERFUMING - The present invention is directed to a deodorant/fragrant device with reduced adsorption of the fragrance and other ingredients contained in a fragrant liquid, having both excellent deodorizing function and perfuming function, wherein a fragrant liquid contained in a container is absorbed by a wick and the fragrant liquid absorbed is volatilized and released from the container through a volatilizing material placed in contact with the wick, wherein a zinc compound is carried on the volatilizing material. | 03-11-2010 |
20100068092 | COMBINED ELECTRONIC DISPENSER AND AIR FRESHENER - A system includes an electronic dispenser for web material and an air freshener device. Activation of the web dispensing mechanism a predetermined number of times activates the air freshener mechanism at least once. A method for deodorizing a space using the system is also disclosed. | 03-18-2010 |
20100150774 | METHOD AND DEVICE TO EVAPORATE ACTIVE INGREDIENTS FROM A LIQUID SOLUTION - The present invention relates to a method and a device to evaporate low volatility active substances or ingredients from a liquid solution contained in a reservoir ( | 06-17-2010 |
20100166598 | SELF-ORIENTING AEROSOL APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CLEANING A TRASH CAN - An orienting skirt joined to an aerosol can, the orienting skirt having a generally arcuate rim extending outward such that when the can is placed on a flat surface, the rim urges the can into a predetermined generally stable horizontal configuration with the discharge nozzle oriented in an upright direction. A full release actuator is disposed adjacent to the valve stem of the aerosol can and has a trigger and a discharge nozzle such that when the trigger is pressed the contents of the aerosol can are dispensed through the discharge nozzle. With the discharge nozzle in an upright direction, the contents of the can are dispersed more evenly on the interior surfaces of the trash can. | 07-01-2010 |
20100215540 | Vapor phase hydrogen peroxide deodorizer - Compositions and methods for reducing or eliminating malodors from air and surfaces in contact with air within indoor environments are described. One method provided is for the reduction or elimination of malodors from air and surfaces in contact with air within an indoor environment using hydrogen peroxide in the vapor phase generated and passively emitted from pH neutral to mildly acidic aqueous-based liquid compositions. A second method is provided for the reduction or elimination of malodors from air and surfaces in contact with air within an indoor environment using hydrogen peroxide in the vapor phase as sublimed from solid compositions containing at least one pH neutral to mildly acidic solid hydrogen peroxide-containing compound. | 08-26-2010 |
20100226819 | Descenting systems and methods - The present invention, in certain aspects, discloses systems and methods for treating a human being and/or items with descenting material, the systems, in certain aspects, including a generator for producing descenting material, and, in certain aspects at least one direction apparatus in communication with the generator for receiving produced descenting material from the generator and for directing said descenting material in a desired direction. | 09-09-2010 |
20100278687 | REMEDIATION OF GYPSUM BOARD USING GASEOUS CHLORINE DIOXIDE - In a method for eliminating contaminants in gypsum wallboard that cause noxious sulfide odors, at least one gypsum wallboard surface within an enclosed volume is exposed to chlorine dioxide gas, wherein the chlorine dioxide gas is introduced into the enclosed volume under specified conditions of chlorine dioxide gas concentration and contact time that eliminate the noxious odor-causing contaminants, sulfate reducing or thiophilic bacteria in particular, contained in the gypsum wallboard. | 11-04-2010 |
20100284855 | In-Situ enclosed or semienclosed space sanitation and deodorization - This patent discloses a novel and effective device and process, which combines the advantages of refrigeration in a synergistic manner with the advantages of hydrogen peroxide and other organic and inorganic peroxygen compounds, resulting in an enhanced ability to reduce and/or eliminate microbial activity and mitigate malodors. This device and process is suitable for the continuous in-situ sanitation and deodorization of enclosed or semi enclosed spaces, which may contain foodstuffs or other putresable items, which would be otherwise adversely affected by the activity of bacteria, mould, mildew or malodors. In particular this invention has application in environments such as refrigerators, cool rooms and freezers, where products are stored for the purpose of extending their shelf life and preventing damage by the activity of microorganisms. | 11-11-2010 |
20100322819 | REMOVING METHOD OF SMELLS - The present invention discloses a removing method of smells which can efficiently remove smells by adsorbing the steam or vapor to an object to be smell-removed, and exhausting the smells by generating a forcible flow. The removing method of the smells uses a rotatable drum for containing an object to be smell-removed, a steam generator for supplying the steam into the drum, and a passage extended to the drum, for generating a forcible flow in the drum. The removing method of the smells includes a first step of adsorbing the steam generated by the steam generator to the object to be smell-removed, by supplying the steam into the drum, and a second step of exhausting the adsorbed steam, by generating the forcible flow in the drum by using the passage. | 12-23-2010 |
20100322820 | STORAGE AND MIXING DEVICE - A storage and mixing device is illustrated and described. The device can include first and second separate containers each defining a distinct internal cavity. The first container can be movable (e.g., rotatable) relative to the second container between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the cavities can be substantially sealed from one another. In the second position, a first gas forming ingredient in one of the cavities can mix with a second gas forming ingredient in the other cavity to form a gas, such as chlorine dioxide gas. The device can have one or more filtered openings to allow gas generated by mixing the first and second gas forming ingredients to escape into the ambient environment. | 12-23-2010 |
20100329924 | Sponge Sterilizer - A device for sterilizing and deodorizing sponges using a combination of ultraviolet light in conjunction with ozone. The device uses a container, comprising a casing and lid, having a UV-transmissive support structure disposed therein, the UV-transmissive support dividing the interior of the container into a sponge chamber and a lamp chamber, the sponge chamber dimensioned to receive a sponge, a source of ultraviolet light disposed within the lamp chamber, and wherein at least one interior surface of the sponge chamber is reflective to UV light. An ozone lamp is also provided which produces ozone that a) kills any mold on the sponge, and b) eliminates odor caused by contaminants on the sponge | 12-30-2010 |
20110002810 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISINFECTING AND/OR DEODORIZING AN ARTICLE - An apparatus for disinfecting and/or deodorizing an article comprises a cabinet defining a compartment configured to receive the article. A regenerative dryer is positioned with respect to the compartment and is configured to dehydrate air flowing into an ozone generator. The ozone generator is in communication with the dryer and is positioned with respect to the compartment. The ozone generator is configured to selectively generate ozone. The generated ozone is introduced into the compartment. An ozone conversion device is positioned with respect to the compartment and is configured to selectively convert ozone back to oxygen. A controller is configured to selectively activate the dryer, ozone generator and ozone conversion device. | 01-06-2011 |
20110008203 | Vehicle scent dispenser - A system and method for delivering multiple bursts of stinky air using a scent dispensing system is disclosed. A scent dispensing system comprising a scent chamber, liquid scent, a trigger switch, a positive pressured air source, a first one-way valve, and a second one-way valve. The operation of the system begins with loading the liquid scent into the scent chamber and sealing it, then activating the trigger switch causing the positive pressured air source to direct incoming air to the first one-way valve, the first one-way valve opens upon the incoming air reaching a desired positive pressure flowing incoming air through the first one-way valve into the scent chamber, the scent chamber combines the incoming air with the liquid scent thereby producing stinky air, the second one-way valve opens upon the pressure in the scent chamber reaching a desired positive pressure, thereby flowing the pressurized stinky air through the second one-way valve and out of the system, away from the vehicle. Upon deactivating the trigger switch, the first and second one-way valves close, sealing the scent chamber and the stinky air within from both the inside of the vehicle and outside the vehicle, leaving the system ready to release another burst upon activating the trigger switch. | 01-13-2011 |
20110027124 | Electric fragrance diffuser - The electric fragrance diffuser including a housing having a plurality of outlet and inlet vents, a chamber for holding a fragrance medium, and a fan for drawing air from the inlet vents and creating an updraft airflow which facilitates the emission of the fragrance from the fragrance medium. The electric fragrance diffuser also includes a cowling structure for increasing and directing airflow in an upward direction. The cowling structure further interacts with inlet vents in the housing for accelerating the airflow in an upward direction and thereby accelerating the emission of the fragrance from the fragrance medium, wherein the fragrance is released from the apparatus via the outlet vents. The electric fragrance diffuser further comprises a storage compartment for storing at least one additional fragrance medium. | 02-03-2011 |
20110033336 | 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 turned 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. | 02-10-2011 |
20110064607 | METHOD FOR REMOVING OR TREATING HARMFUL BIOLOGICAL ORGANISMS AND CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES - The present invention relates to methods of sanitizing structures, buildings, passenger occupiable vehicles, and other enclosed or enclosable spaces. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method for killing and/or removing pests and their allergens, bacteria, viruses, fungi, molds, volatile organic compounds and other dangerous substances, from such objects or enclosures. | 03-17-2011 |
20110085934 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR STERILIZING AND DEODORIZING - An apparatus for sterilizing and/or deodorizing objects is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, such an apparatus includes an ozone source to provide ozone, and a hydrogen peroxide source to provide hydrogen peroxide. A mixing element intermixes the ozone and hydrogen peroxide to produce a mixture comprising oxidizing radicals. An applicator applies the mixture to an object before the oxidizing radicals decompose. The oxidizing radicals in the mixture work to oxidize organic substances, thereby interrupting the life cycle of living organisms and/or destroying or neutralizing odors. In selected embodiments, the applicator disperses the mixture into a closed environment, such as a substantially sealed room or enclosure, to sterilize and/or deodorize objects contained therein. A corresponding method is also disclosed herein. | 04-14-2011 |
20110085935 | METHOD OF EXCRETA TREATMENT AND DEVICE FOR EXCRETA TREATMENT - A method of treating excreta is provided in which excreta is received into a simplified toilet pack and treated in a treatment container usable for a thermal treatment, and the treated excreta can be hygienically discarded. | 04-14-2011 |
20110123393 | SURFACE-ACTIVE METAL COMPLEXES ON CARRIER MATERIAL FOR ADSORBING NOXIOUS SUBSTANCES AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - The present invention relates to complexed metal salts which comprise ligands and at least one complexing agent for chemically binding noxious substances and/or odour-forming substances, the ligands comprising a hydrophobic carbon skeleton with hydrophilic groups. The complexed metal salt formed with the complexing agent is water-soluble and surface-active. Preferred complexing agents are water-soluble acids or salts of at least bifunctional acids, or also ether carboxylic acids. | 05-26-2011 |
20110189049 | METHOD FOR TREATING ODORS - There are provided methods for treating a fluid having an undesirable odor. The methods comprise contacting the fluid with a H | 08-04-2011 |
20110217201 | ABSORBENT PAD FOR TRASH RECEPTACLES - The present disclosure relates to an absorbent pad with a layered architecture that is adapted for absorbing liquids in trash receptacles that masks or suppresses odors therein. The present disclosure also provides a method of using an absorbent pad to absorb trash liquids to reduce or mask odors, delay spoilage of food wastes, and repel rodents or other pests. | 09-08-2011 |
20110229370 | Methods for Controlling Perspiration-Related Body Odor - A deodorizer device for controlling body odor comprises a structure having an external metal oxide surface with a contour to contact the surface of the skin where perspiration is produced and is degraded by bacterial organisms on the skin into body odor. The metal oxide surface is reactable with water supplied to the surface of the skin to render the bacterial organisms ineffectual to degrade perspiration later produced on the skin into body odor. The deodorizer device together with a water source form a deodorizer system. A method of controlling body odor involves supplying water to the surface of the skin where perspiration is produced and is degraded by bacterial organisms into body odor and, at the same time, contacting the surface of the skin with a metal oxide surface of a deodorizer device. | 09-22-2011 |
20110280762 | METHOD IN THE TREATMENT OF ODOROUS GASES OF A CHEMICAL PULP MILL - A method for treating odorous gases of a chemical pulp mill, according to which method odorous gases are combusted in a separate combustion device and flue gas generated therein is scrubbed. The scrubbed flue gas is led into a recovery boiler. The flue gas is scrubbed in a series of scrubbers wherein scrubbing solution discharged from one scrubber may be fed to a preceding scrubber. | 11-17-2011 |
20110286881 | Methods for controlling and reducing pathogens, allergens odor-causing agents - Disclosed are methods for reducing and/or preventing infection and controlling and/or reducing the level of one or more pathogens, allergens and/or odor-causing agents. | 11-24-2011 |
20110318222 | Method Of Freshening Air - Air freshener products and methods for freshening air are disclosed. In some embodiments, the air freshening product may include a container for storing an air freshening composition that may contain compressed gas such as compressed air, nitrogen, nitrous oxide, inert gases, or carbon dioxide. When the container is completely filled with propellant and air freshening composition, the air freshening composition may be released from the container at a flow rate of from about 0.8 grams/second to about 1.5 grams/second, wherein the mean particle size of the released spray droplets is from about 10 microns to about 100 microns. | 12-29-2011 |
20120063950 | BACILLUS STRAINS USEFUL FOR ANIMAL ODOR CONTROL - A composition is provided that includes | 03-15-2012 |
20120063951 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING ODORS IN A BLIND - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for controlling a concentration of descenting particles within a temporary structure. The temporary structure comprises a plurality of sidewalls and a roof interconnecting the sidewalls. A plurality of selectively openable and closeable upper windows and lower vents are disposed in the sidewalls. The lower vents are disposed at a location below the upper windows. An ozone generator is disposed within and coupled to the temporary structure to produce descenting particles that are controlled within a hunting zone of the temporary structure to be between about 0.04 and 0.1 ppm. | 03-15-2012 |
20120070337 | SPORTS EQUIPMENT SANITIZER - An apparatus for removing mold and mildew from sports equipment includes an ozone generator that supplies ozone to a distribution system that directs ozone at a high velocity to both dry and sanitize sports equipment. The high velocity flow of ozone is directed to the interior portions of the sports equipment to dry and sanitize the equipment. The high speed flow of the ozone provides for drying of the interior surfaces of the equipment while also direction impinging ozone flow on interior surfaces to remove undesirable mold and mildew. | 03-22-2012 |
20120087828 | METHOD OF FRESHENING AIR - Air freshener products and methods for freshening air are disclosed. In some embodiments, the air freshening product may include a container for storing an air freshening composition that may contain compressed gas such as compressed air, nitrogen, nitrous oxide, inert gases, or carbon dioxide. When the container is completely filled with propellant and air freshening composition, the air freshening composition may be released from the container at a flow rate of from about 0.8 grams/second to about 1.5 grams/second, wherein the mean particle size of the released spray droplets is from about 10 microns to about 100 microns. | 04-12-2012 |
20120093685 | Article with Deodorant Device - An article configured to be worn or carried by a human includes a body portion with a deodorant enclosure and a deodorant insert positioned within the deodorant enclosure. The body portion is comprised of a flexible material that defines an inside and an outside of the article. An opening is formed in the body portion which provides a passage between the inside and the outside of the article. The deodorant enclosure is secured to the body portion at the opening. The deodorant enclosure includes a chamber positioned between an air permeable inner wall and an air permeable outer wall. The deodorant insert is removably positioned within the chamber of the deodorant enclosure. | 04-19-2012 |
20120134876 | DESCENTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The present invention, in certain aspects, discloses systems and methods for treating a human being and/or items with descenting material, the systems, in certain aspects, including a generator for producing descenting material, and, in certain aspects at least one direction apparatus in communication with the generator for receiving produced descenting material from the generator and for directing said descenting material in a desired direction. | 05-31-2012 |
20120148445 | DEODORIZATION AND STERILIZATION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A deodorization and sterilization apparatus and method, which increases an amount of generated active species and collects floating bacteria or odor materials in air at one place, such that the active species make contact with the collected floating bacteria or odor materials to achieve high-efficiency sterilization and deodorization. A pair of electrodes is provided, 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 at least one absorption member to absorb floating bacteria or odor materials is disposed at the downstream of a fluid passing through the fluid passage holes. | 06-14-2012 |
20120148446 | 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. | 06-14-2012 |
20120189490 | CLEANSING SYSTEM USING OZONE AND NEBULIZED FLUIDS - A process is described for cleansing and deodorizing an environmental space including deodorizing a space with an ozone treatment for a pre-selected time; and thereafter, automatically and without human intervention, exposing the space to a nebulized liquid, having ozone quenching properties and comprising an odor neutralizing or air freshening agent, to reduce ozone levels to a level safe for human exposure and to remove residual odors. An apparatus for carrying out the process and compositions for use in the process are further disclosed. | 07-26-2012 |
20120213662 | SYNERGISTIC METHODS FOR ODOR CONTROL - An odor control composition may be dosed to a wastewater treatment system to control hydrogen sulfide levels. The composition may include a sulfide-reducing agent and an oxidizer. Synergy between the compounds of the odor control composition may facilitate efficient reduction of hydrogen sulfide levels. The sulfide-reducing agent and the oxidizer may be present in a single odor control composition or may be dosed to the system separately. | 08-23-2012 |
20120219454 | ODOR ELIMINATING COVERINGS - The present invention includes a covering for substantially eliminating an odor from an underlying object, the covering including a material which substantially covers the underlying object, and a composition incorporated with the material adapted to substantially eliminate the odor of the underlying object. In some exemplary uses, the covering may be used during hunting to cover a shoe, a boot or a backpack. | 08-30-2012 |
20130004365 | ADVANCED OXIDATION SYSTEM FOR TREATMENT OF OFFENSIVE ODORS AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES OF FOUNDRY WASTE AND TREATMENT METHOD USING THE SAME - The present invention provides an advanced oxidation system for the treatment of offensive odors and toxic substances of foundry waste, e.g., sand, and a treatment method using the same, which can effectively remove offensive odors and toxic substances produced during a sand reclamation process for reclamation of foundry waste. For this purpose, an advanced oxidation system for the treatment of offensive odors and toxic substances of foundry waste by implementing a spray device for spraying a diluted solution of hydrogen peroxide onto foundry waste; a stirring device for mixing the foundry waste with the diluted solution of hydrogen peroxide sprayed thereto; an ultraviolet irradiation device for activating the hydrogen peroxide mixed with the foundry waste to produce radicals; and a local exhaust system for collecting dust generated when the foundry waste is mixed with the hydrogen peroxide by the stirring device. | 01-03-2013 |
20130115130 | LAUNDRY APPLIANCE STORAGE CONTAINER AND METHOD FOR FRESHENING CONTENTS THEREOF - A removable storage container that may be stored inside an appliance when the appliance is not in use or when the appliance is operated in a freshening mode, a laundry appliance that incorporates such storage container, and a method for freshening the clothes and/or other articles. | 05-09-2013 |
20130171022 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING ODORS IN A BLIND - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for controlling a concentration of descenting particles within a temporary structure. The temporary structure comprises a plurality of sidewalls and a roof interconnecting the sidewalls. A plurality of selectively openable and closeable upper windows and lower vents are disposed in the sidewalls. The lower vents are disposed at a location below the upper windows. An ozone generator is disposed within and coupled to the temporary structure to produce descenting particles that are controlled within a hunting zone of the temporary structure to be between about 0.04 and 0.1 ppm. | 07-04-2013 |
20130189155 | MEDICAL WASTES DISPOSAL APPARATUS AND MEDICAL WASTES DISPOSAL METHOD - When a polyethylene bag with medical wastes received therein is supplied to a cylindrical-shaped housing and a compression device is used to lower a piston to compress the medical wastes, the piston is repeatedly caused to go up and down to accomplish stepwise compression whereby the polyethylene bag with medical wastes received therein is prevented from entering into a clearance between an inner wall of the cylindrical-shaped housing and the piston and from bursting due to rapid compression, and when cake obtained by melt sterilization and volume reduction with heating compression is discharged, a gate is fully opened to lower a lower surface of a heating device of the piston to a point distant several millimeters from an upper surface of a heating device of the gate to enable forcedly scraping off the cake adhering to the heating device tightly joined to the piston upon closing of the gate. | 07-25-2013 |
20130209312 | Film With Absorbing Coating - A multilayer film may include a polymeric film layer and an absorbing layer on a side of the polymeric film layer. The absorbing layer may be adapted to absorb an odor, a volatile organic compound, or both. The absorbing layer may include a palladium complex and at least one of a cyclodextrin, a hydrophobin protein, and a derivative thereof. | 08-15-2013 |
20130294967 | DEODORISER - A device that is adapted to add active to the water of a flushed toilet and fragrance to the air in its vicinity, comprising, in a single unit
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20140003996 | METHOD FOR FILTERING ODORS OUT OF AN AIR FLOW, AND FILTERING DEVICE EQUIPPED WITH AN ODOR FILTER | 01-02-2014 |
20140044592 | METHOD FOR USING A DEODORIZING SYSTEM - A method of producing a deodorizing or odor neutralizing fog includes a tank with an input port and an exit port, and a fogging portion located within the tank. A deodorizing or odor neutralizing liquid is added to the tank upon which the fogging portion is configured to float. Compressed air is input through said input port and is expelled on the deodorizing or odor neutralizing liquid through at least one nozzle located on the fogging portion, thereby vaporizing the deodorizing or odor neutralizing liquid. The vapor combines with the compressed air within the tank to form the deodorizing or odor neutralizing fog. | 02-13-2014 |
20140105783 | DEODORIZING AND SANITIZING CONTAINER - Improved, portable apparatus for ozone deodorizing and sanitizing of clothing items such as shoes is provided having a housing sized to receive an item to be treated, together with an ozone generator and a ventilation assembly operable to deliver ozone-laden air currents into the housing. In preferred forms, the ozone generator is located within a compartment separate from the housing, and a fan assembly is used to draw ambient air currents adjacent the generator for ozone supplementation, followed by delivery of the ozone-laden air currents into the housing. | 04-17-2014 |
20140147333 | METHOD FOR DEACTIVATING PREFERABLY ODOUR-RELEVANT MOLECULES AND DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT SAID METHOD - A method for deactivating preferably odour-relevant molecules that is distinguished by the following steps is proposed: generating a plasma; deactivating preferably odour-relevant molecules by the effect of hot electrons of the plasma on the molecules to be deactivated. | 05-29-2014 |
20140193297 | ODOR ELIMINATING COVERINGS - The present invention includes various methods of using a covering for substantially eliminating an odor of a shoe, boot or backpack where, with the covering placed onto the shoe, boot or backpack, the shoe, boot or backpack can be used. The present invention also includes various methods for concealing a hunter from potential prey by substantially eliminating an of an odor underlying object. | 07-10-2014 |
20140241939 | CORROSION INHIBITORS FOR COOLING WATER APPLICATIONS - A new corrosion inhibitor composition containing a carboxylic acid and its water soluble salts with zinc can be used for corrosion inhibition on the carbon steel pipe and heat exchangers in industrial cooling water. This new composition of matter contains less carboxylic acid and Zn | 08-28-2014 |
20140377130 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND ARTICLES TO PROVIDE OLFACTORY SENSATIONS - A scent release system includes scent cartridges containing temperature activated scent media. The scent cartridges may bear machine-readable identification that specifies which scent media are carried by the cartridge. The scent release system can be controlled by a timer to initiate a phase change of the scent media to selectively release one or more scents, followed by a reverse phase change to selectively stop release of the respective scents. A scent release system in conjunction with a mobile electronic device, such as a smart phone, allows sending and receiving scent messages. The scent release system can be built into a case for the mobile electronic device, eliminating the need for a separate unit. A private scent delivery device in the form of a headset can be worn by users of a scent release system or by scent message recipients. | 12-25-2014 |
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20150104348 | Pet Deodorizing Composition - A deodorizing composition that entraps and neutralizes malodors and is intended to be used on a pet. The deodorizing composition contains cyclodextrin, an aqueous carrier, a water soluble silicone, and a buffer system comprising citric acid. The composition has a pH from about 5 to about 8.5 and the composition is non-irritating and non-toxic to pets. | 04-16-2015 |
20150110669 | Inhibitor of Odor Caused by Sotolone - It is intended to provide a substance inhibiting an odor caused by sotolone. The present invention provides an inhibitor of an odor caused by sotolone, comprising an antagonist of an olfactory receptor OR8D1 as an active ingredient. | 04-23-2015 |
20160101205 | SOLID STATE FRAGRANCING - Fragrance control is provided by articles of manufacture including various solid state fragrancing objects, methods of using such objects, and systems that employ one or more such objects. The solid state fragrancing object can be used to inconspicuously provide fragrance to a user in an environment by disposing the solid state fragrancing object in the environment and configuring the solid state fragrancing object as at least a portion of a fixture within the environment. The fragrancing object can be easy to manufacture, long lasting, provide fragrance that is consistently released over time, provide an indication to the user that the object needs to be replaced, and can hold a desired ratio of fragrance. | 04-14-2016 |
20160167014 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ABSORBENT MATERIAL FROM BIRD FEATHER AND APPLICATION OF THE ABSORBENT MATERIAL | 06-16-2016 |
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