Issued Pantents
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Ultra Rapid Cycle Portable Oxygen Concentrator
United States Patent : 8,894,751
Issued: November 25, 2014
Filed : October 5, 2009
The world's first patent for a user replaceable molecular sieve module for portable oxygen concentrators. The module can be replaced by the user without tools, inserts directly into the concentrator, and prevents unnecessary returns to the factory for sieve bed repairs. This technology is available for license.
JUST ISSUED!
Portable Oxygen Enrichment Device
and Method of Use
United States Patent : 8,888,902
Issued: November 18, 2014
Abstract
Lightweight, small, portable devices and methods are disclosed that provide oxygen-enriched air using an ultra rapid adsorption cycle based on advanced molecular sieve materials.
Rotary Heat Engine Powered by Radiant Energy
United States Patent : 8,621,867
Issued : January 7, 2014
Abstract
Provided is a rotating energy conversion device that includes a heat absorber having a working fluid therein, a power converter in fluid communication with the heat absorber, and a heat rejecter in fluid communication with each one of the heat absorber and the power converter. The device may utilize an energy source that provides radiant energy to the heat absorber. The device may utilize a segmented energy source that may have a plurality of segments, wherein each segment may be either activated or deactivated to deliver the radiant energy to the heat absorber. The device may utilize waste heat produced by the device to create additional work. Furthermore, the device may utilize multiple thermodynamic cycles.
Sorption Method, Device, and System
United States Patent : 8,500,852
Issued : August 6, 2013
Abstract
Methods, devices, and systems, and devices for carrying out sorption (adsorption and absorption) for separating and/or purifying fluid mixtures are disclosed. Medical oxygen generators, dehumidifying units, sorptive heat pumps, ozone generators and Peltier devices are also disclosed. The sorption methods involve pressure swing operation of at least two sorption units. Energy from the desorbing and decompressing fluid is substantially recovered and used within the system.
Sorption method, device, and system
United States Patent : 7,713,421
Issued : May 11, 2010
Abstract
The invention relates to a method of separating components of a fluid mixture comprising the steps of providing a fluid, providing a sorbent structure (120), sorbing a first component of the fluid, desorbing the first component, and electrokinetically biasing the first component in a direction other than the vector of the fluid mixture.
Abstract
The invention provides a non-cyclic, meso-frequency traveling wave electro-kinetic system capable of use in purification/separation and/or refrigeration/heat pump processes. In particular, the invention provides an adsorption system that can be used for fine or bulk chemical separations of liquid and gaseous materials. Similarly, the adsorption system can be readily adapted to function as a refrigeration/heat pump unit for use in heating and cooling systems. This reusable adsorption system provides high efficiency purification and/or cooling/heating with low energy demands and no moving parts. The invention can function in parallel or in series with other similar such adsorption units (though it can also operate as a single unit).
Patents Pending
Hybrid Radiant Energy Aircraft Engine
United States Patent Application : Serial No. 61/643,479
Date filed : May 7, 2012
Abstract
The invention relates to aircraft engines capable of being operated by electricity and by the combustion of a liquid, gaseous, or solid fuel.
