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7595003 |
On-board water treatment and management process and apparatus
A contactor apparatus is provided to treat ballast water that has exited a ballast tank before being expelled from a water-borne ship. Within the contactor apparatus, means are provided for...
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7524454 |
Sanitation method for disinfection of enclosed spaces
A device for sanitizing a space includes a tank for holding an aqueous sanitizing liquid. A pair of ultrasonic heads is provided, wherein each head has a plurality of vibratable discs for...
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7514009 |
Devices and processes for use in ultrasound treatment
Devices and methods are provided for treating, preventing from growth, and neutralizing microorganisms using high-frequency, low-energy ultrasound. A particular method is provided for treating a...
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7504075 |
Ultrasonic reactor and process for ultrasonic treatment of materials
An ultrasound reactor ( 30 ) having a reactor body ( 1 ), a reactor tube ( 9 ) disposed within the reactor body and a magnetostrictor transducer ( 11 ) comprising at least one annular element ( 28...
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7491339 |
Apparatus and method for treatment of chemical and biological hazards
The present invention relates to a method for the deactivation and/or destruction of hazardous materials such as chemical or biological agents. The invention further relates to apparatus for...
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7448859 |
Devices and method for treating cooling fluids utilized in tire manufacturing
Devices and methods for treating, preventing from growth, and neutralizing microorganisms in cooling fluids utilized in tire manufacturing, using high-frequency, low-energy ultrasound. In one...
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7404906 |
Device and process for treating cutting fluids using ultrasound
Devices and methods for treating, preventing from growth, and neutralizing microorganisms in cutting fluids using high-frequency, low-energy ultrasound.
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7393501 |
Method, apparatus and system for treating biofilms associated with catheters
An apparatus, system and method for preventing or treating biofilm associated with catheters. A piezo-ceramic element may be attached to a catheter, and a vibration processor may be connected to...
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7318936 |
Minimization of drug oxidation in drug irradiated excipients formulations
This invention relates to compositions and methods for preventing oxidation of beneficial agents.
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7297238 |
Ultrasonic energy system and method including a ceramic horn
An acoustic system for applying vibratory energy including a horn connected to an ultrasonic energy source. The horn defines an overall length and wavelength, and at least a leading section thereof...
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7267778 |
Device and process for treating a liquid medium
A device for treating liquid medium has an ultrasound emitter located relative to a compartment of a container holding a liquid medium and a microbubble emitter located relative to the compartment....
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7262022 |
Ultrasound-mediated high-speed biological reaction and tissue processing
Methods of fixing and processing tissue and samples on a membrane by using ultrasound radiation as a part of the method are presented. Ultrasound of a frequency in the range of 0.1-50 MHz is used...
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7258834 |
Methods and devices for modifying a substrate surface
Methods and compositions for modifying a substrate surface are provided. In accordance with the subject methods, a substrate surface is contacted with a particulate-containing fluid. The fluid is...
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7244459 |
Shock wave treatment of meat
A system for treating meat by the application of a shock wave to the meat while the meat is in contact with a diaphragm which is substantially transparent to the shockwave, confines the meat within...
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7192557 |
Methods and systems for releasing intracellular material from cells within microfluidic samples of fluids
The present invention relates to a microfluidic system for processing a cell-containing liquid. The system includes a lysing zone to receive the cell-containing sample and a positioning element to...
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7090974 |
Ultrasound-mediated high-speed biological reaction and tissue processing
Methods of fixing and processing tissue and samples on a membrane by using ultrasound radiation as a part of the method are presented. Ultrasound of a frequency in the range of 0.1–50 MHz is used...
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7090778 |
Device and method for preventing growth of bacteria or removing bacteria in duct of dental unit
A device ( 1 ) for preventing the growth of the bacteria or removing the bacteria bred on the inner wall surfaces of the ducts ( 8, 9, 10 ) of a dental unit, comprising a transponder ( 3 ) having a...
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7077961 |
Apparatus for extracorporeal blood or plasma treatment comprising a wet semi-permeable membrane and methods for making the same
The present invention relates to a device for the extracorporeal treatment of blood or plasma, comprising two compartments, one compartment intended for circulating blood or plasma, and one...
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7018546 |
Water treatment method and water treatment device
Embodiments of the invention provide a water treatment method and water treatment device capable of automatically tracking the frequency of ultrasonic waves and automatically controlling their...
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7008796 |
Assay sonication apparatus and methodology
An assay apparatus includes a cell with a working electrode and a sonicating device structurally coupled to the cell for sonication the contents of the cell.
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6858181 |
Method for cleaning and sterilizing medical equipment after use
According to the present invention, a pre-cleaning process is performed for removing a physical substance such as blood, mucus or tiny pieces of tissue that are attached to the exterior of the...
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6770248 |
Flowthrough device for the ultrasonic destruction of microorganisms in fluids
An apparatus for the ultrasonic destruction of microbiological contamination of fluids. The process involves subjecting contaminated fluids to ultrasonic vibration so as to cause cavitation within...
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6764860 |
Ultrasonic force differentiation assay
An ultrasonic energy source is used to provide a variable force for measuring the binding forces between molecular entities and for sensing the presence of an analyte in a test sample. The device...
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6752757 |
Oxidation-resistant coatings
A method is provided for protecting a medical instrument and other articles adapted to be inserted into and removed for re-use from a human or animal body. A temporary coating of an...
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6733727 |
Condensation induced water hammer driven sterilization
A method and apparatus ( 10 ) for treating a fluid or materials therein with acoustic energy has a vessel ( 14 ) for receiving the fluid with inner walls shaped to focus acoustic energy to a target...
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6686195 |
Method and apparatus for ultrasonic lysis of biological cells
An apparatus including at least one sonotrode ( 2 ) designed to generate ultrasound of variable power in at least one biological sample ( 5 ) containing cells to be lysed, the sample ( 5 ) being...
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6680025 |
Device and method for photoactivation
A device containing a light source, a sample support and a temperature control compartment. The sample support is positioned to support multiple sample vessels for irradiation by the light source....
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6649069 |
Active acoustic piping
Active acoustic piping that allows treatment of material flowing in a piping system is disclosed. Treatment of waste water and other fluids is enabled, where acoustic radiation operates on the flow...
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6630073 |
Sonic contaminated resource treatment method and apparatus
An apparatus and water treatment method uses Sonically Induced Dissociative Reactions (SIDR) and Multi-bubble Sonoluminescence (MBSL) to facilitate Sonically Bounds State Oxidation (SBSO) within a...
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6605252 |
Vibrationally stirring apparatus for sterilization, sterilizing apparatus and sterilizing method
A method of sterilizing liquid is performed by providing a vibrationally stirring apparatus having a vibration generating unit containing a vibration motor ( 14 ), a vibrating rod ( 7 )...
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6589481 |
Apparatus and method to pretreat and sterilize a lumen device
Various forms of apparatus and methods for pretreating and sterilizing a lumen with a peroxide solution prior to sterilization of the interior of the lumen by exposing the lumen to reduced pressure...
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6589480 |
Method for sanitizing a food processing environment
A method for sanitizing a food processing environment includes the preparation of an aqueous ozone was solution for use in sanitizing food contact surfaces and food processing work stations. During...
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RE38130 |
Biological decontamination system
A system for reducing biological organisms in a liquid effluent to non-viable organic molecules that includes: a stunning chamber that applies a voltage potential across biological organisms to...
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6569170 |
Method of cleaning skin
An ultrasonic cleaner has a handle having a proximal end, a distal end, a hollow interior, and an exterior gripping surface. A brush mounting point is positioned at the proximal end of the handle...
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6555011 |
Method for disinfecting and purifying liquids and gasses
The present invention relates to a method for disinfecting and purifying liquids and gasses comprising; a) passing said liquids or gasses through a reactor or a combination of reactors, having a...
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6540922 |
Method and device for treating a liquid medium
A device for treating liquid medium has an ultrasound emitter located relative to a compartment of a container holding a liquid medium and a microbubble emitter located relative to the compartment....
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6537492 |
Method and an apparatus for surface sterilizing items and a system suitable for sterilizing bottles
The surface of items which are penetratable for high-frequency energy, like for instance plastic food packagings which are manufactured by blow molding or vacuum molding, and in particular...
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6534000 |
Sterilization cassette and method
A sterilization cassette and a sterilization method for sterilizing, storing, and dispensing dental instruments. The sterilization cassette includes a mounting bar and a locking bar for dental...
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6503449 |
Process for the control of microbial contamination in water-based solids suspensions
The present invention relates to a process for the elimination of microbial contamination from water-based suspensions of solid particles, especially organic and inorganic pigment dispersions, and...
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6498016 |
Rapid method for enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
This invention relates to a rapid and efficient method for carrying out enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for detection of minute quantities of biomolecules such as antigen, antibody etc. This...
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6464936 |
Irradiation device and method for fluids especially for body fluids
A device suitable for use in the sterilization of a fluid such as a biological fluid or a fraction thereof, containing lymphocytes and/or micro-organisms, comprising a vessel having an inlet and an...
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6447718 |
Apparatus and associated method for decontaminating contaminated matter with ultrasonic transient cavitation
An apparatus and associated method for decontaminating contaminated matter, such as an object or substance, with ultrasonic transient cavitation is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a container...
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6444176 |
Apparatus for purification of water area
A regional water purifier collects blue green algae continuously by using a water flow produced by the operation of a water flow generator, and continuously and efficiently processes the algae to...
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6395096 |
Single transducer ACIM method and apparatus
Acoustic coaxing induced microcavitation (ACIM) for controlling the onset, evolution, and/or intensity of microcavitation events in a liquid or fluid medium to perform nanometer or micrometer...
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6379616 |
Sterilization apparatus
A sterilization apparatus designed to receive an article requiring sterilization in which the apparatus comprises an aerosol generator operatively coupled to a sterilization chamber. The aerosol...
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6378906 |
Inserted label for monitoring use of a container
A system, container, and a label for monitoring the use of a container. The label is ideally inserted into the wall of the container. The label preferably includes an indicating ink that...
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6277332 |
Reaction plenum with magnetic separation and/or ultrasonic agitation
The inventive apparatus is comprised of a means for producing cavitation in a complex reaction mixture to enhance the yield of the selected reaction product, a means for controlling the temperature...
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6245292 |
Method for cleaning instruments within dental care and surgery
The invention refers to a method for cleaning and sterilizing instruments within dental care, and incorporating the following partial steps, separately partly known in themselves, a) that the...
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6224826 |
Sterilizing method and apparatus
A method and apparatus for sterilizing water containing pathogen protozoa having shells in a simple manner without negative influencing the environment is disclosed. Ultrasonic waves are applied to...
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6183705 |
Method of cleaning and disinfecting contact lens, and apparatus therefor
A method of cleaning and disinfecting contact lenses, including the steps of a) transmitting a ultrasonic energy field toward a pair of contact lenses being suspended in a solution medium in a...
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