Abstract:
The present disclosure is directed, in one embodiment, to a water atomization and water mist delivery system in which water and a gas are mixed in an aspirating device and provided to a nozzle. The mixture may be delivered from the nozzle to provide fire protection and suppression.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to lithium-ion batteries in general and more particularly to lithium-ion batteries based on aligned graphene ribbon anodes, V 2 O 5 graphene ribbon composite cathodes, and ionic liquid electrolytes. The lithium-ion batteries have excellent performance metrics of cell voltages, energy densities, and power densities.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a treatment method and system that (a) while controlling ozone production, electrically charges a plurality of (i) atomic particles (e.g., diatomic oxygen and water molecules) and/or (ii) electrically charged droplets in an input gas stream to form a charged gas stream and (b) provides the charged gas stream to a living organism to be treated.
Abstract:
In one embodiment, a method and system is provided for detecting target materials using a combination of stroboscopic signal amplification and Raman spectroscopy techniques.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a treatment method and system that (a) while controlling ozone production, electrically charges a plurality of (i) atomic particles (e.g., diatomic oxygen and water molecules) and/or (ii) electrically charged droplets in an input gas stream to form a charged gas stream and (b) provides the charged gas stream to a living organism to be treated.
Abstract:
A decontaminating system (200) is provided that includes: (a) a decontaminating apparatus (100) including (i) an electrically conductive scrubbing shoe (104) having an inlet (204) for a gel-like material and (ii) an insulating standoff (116) positioned between the scrubbing shoe (104) and a surface (120) to be decontaminated to maintain a desired distance between the scrubbing shoe (104) and the surface (120); (b) a reservoir (216) for the gel-like material (124), the reservoir (216) being in communication with the inlet (204); and (c) a voltage source (224) in communication with the electrically conductive scrubbing shoe (104), whereby a current is passed through the gel-like material (124) applied to the surface (120), thereby removing contaminants from the surface (120).
Abstract:
The invention is directed to a system and method for detecting substances, such as explosives and/or drugs, using, in part, short bursts of energy light from a relatively low energy strobe. Embodiments include coupling the strobe with a detector for use in a 5 portable hand-held unit, or a unit capable of being carried as a backpack. Embodiments further include placement of one or more stroboscopic desorption units and detectors in luggage conveyors systems, carry-on X-ray machines, and check-in counter locations. Embodiments further comprise the use of a strobe or another energy source to assist in maintaining the integrity of a SERS substrate surface operatively associated with the 0 detector system, wherein the SERS substrate may be positioned in hand wand spaced apart from at least a portion of the detector. In another embodiment, the Raman excitation sourc may be located directly in the hand wand of a portable stroboscopic detection system.
Abstract:
The invention is directed to a system (100) and method for detecting substances, such as high boiling and low vapor pressure materials, using high energy radiation imparted by a suitable radiation source (104), such as a strobe or laser over a short time period. The radiation source (104) causes the materials to vaporize. A system handling system (112) is used in conjunction with a detector (reference item 116) to detect the presence of the materials including explosives, explosive-related compounds, chemical warfare agents, drugs, toxic industrial compounds, and derivated thereof.
Abstract:
The present invention discloses an apparatus and process for removing particulate material and mercury-containing compounds from a gas stream. The apparatus includes a particulate removal means (28) to remove the particulate material and a mercury collection means (48) to remove the mercury-containing compounds. The apparatus can selectively remove particulate material and mercury-containing compounds which may be disposed of separately. The mercury collection means (40) is positioned downstream of the particulate removal means (28) and includes a regenerable sorbent. The sorbent is regenerated by elevating the temperature of the sorbent to release the mercury-containing compounds from the sorbent.