Abstract:
Articles having irregular characteristics such as an irregular geometrical configuration or an irregular density are disposed in a container which is moved in a first direction past a radiation source. Radiation from the source is directed toward the articles in the container in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The radiation energy passing from the source to the articles at different positions in the articles is absorbed in accordance with the irregularities in the characteristics of the articles at the different positions to maintain the radiant energy at the different positions in the articles within particular limits. For irregularities of geometrical configuration or density in the articles, the absorption may be provided during the movement of the container in the first direction with a fixture which has a geometrical configuration or density constituting the difference at every position between a substantially constant value and the geometrical configuration or density of the articles at this position. The fixture is disposed externally relative to the container.
Abstract:
An apparatus is provided for synthesis and collection of higher order chemical compounds from lower order precursors. The apparatus includes a first silent electric discharge reactor configured to synthesize an intermediate product (e.g., disilane) from a precursor chemical (e.g., monosilane). A second silent electric discharge reactor is connected downstream of the first reactor. This second reactor is configured to convert the intermediate product into the higher order chemical compound (e.g., trisilane). Multiple condensation traps are also connected to receive effluent from the second reactor, which will generally include the compound of interest as well as unreacted precursor and intermediate product. In the illustrated embodiment, a parallel second condensation traps is also included to shunt flow and continue collection while the chemical of interest is removed for purification. Moreover, parallel second condensation traps for the intermediate product and unreacted (or recombined) precursor allow continued collection while the contents of the first traps are recycled in the reactor(s).
Abstract:
An ozone production rate control method and a device using dual frequency in an apparatus employing a silent discharge technique are provided. The method includes the steps of: generating a control signal for controlling the ozone production rate; creating, responsive to the control signal, an adjusted signal having an ON/OFF time ratio adjusted depending on the control signal; producing, responsive to the adjusted signal, a low-frequency pulse and a high-frequency signal; and controlling an ON/OFF time ratio of the high-frequency signal. The device includes an ON/OFF time ratio adjusting unit, a low-frequency pulse oscillation circuit, a high-frequency oscillation circuit, and a multiplier.
Abstract:
A sterilization system for use with a form, fill, seal machine to sterilize the web material being processed by the machine. The web passes seriatim through an ionized air wash, a chemical pre-wash, a sterilant bath, squeeze rollers, hot air knives and a UV radiation source. The synergism of the respective in-line treatments facilitates efficient sterilization at high web feed rates.
Abstract:
A method by which dental equipment, such as dental scalers, can be sanitized using a detergent or treating composition containing a surfactant and a solvent such as water is disclosed. The method involves taking the used dental equipment and contacting it with the treating composition, and subjecting both the equipment and composition to microwaves. The composition foams during microwaving and/or immerses the equipment such that microwave arcing is avoided, and such that the dental equipment is sanitized.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a system for decomposing harmful substances by using photocatalyst. The system for decomposing harmful substances by using photocatalyst of the present invention comprises a flow passage where a fluid containing harmful substances flows, a rotator having a photocatalyst fixed on surface thereof and installed in said flow passage in rotatable state, and photo-irradiation means for irradiating light to said photocatalyst. In the system, the photocatalyst fixed on the rotator in rotation is activated by the photo-irradiation means and decomposes harmful substances in the fluid, while the fluid is agitated by the rotation of the rotator.
Abstract:
A curing light system useful for curing light activated composite materials is disclosed. Various configurations of light emitting semiconductor chips and heat sinks are disclosed, as well as various structures and methods for driving, controlling and using them.
Abstract:
An air purifier has an air flow path with a dielectric body interposed across the path. The dielectric body may be made of, for example, quartz or alumina fibers or silica granules or sponge so that it is porous to air and transmissive to ultraviolet (nullUVnull) light. A source of ultraviolet light emits UV1 and UV2 light into the airflow path upstream of the dielectric body and at least UV2 light into the dielectric body itself. The UV light forms ozone. The ozone, as well as water vapor in the air, naturally attaches to the dielectric body which concentrates these materials in the dielectric body. The UV light irradiating the ozone and water in the dielectric body causes the formation of highly reactive hydroxyl radicals which assist in sterilizing the incoming air.
Abstract:
The invention provides a thermoelectric conversion material which is low toxic and can be used at a high temperature of 500null C. or higher without variation in performance, and a thermoelectric conversion device containing the material. The thermoelectric conversion material is formed of an oxide represented by (Ca3-xMx)Co4O9 (M: Sr or Ba, 1.2>x>0.5).
Abstract translation:本发明提供一种低毒性并且可以在500℃以上的高温下使用而没有性能变化的热电转换材料和含有该材料的热电转换装置。 热电转换材料由(Ca 3-x M x)Co 4 O 9(M:Sr或Ba,1.2> x> 0.5)表示的氧化物形成。
Abstract:
An ozone-generating faucet includes an ozone generator mounted on a mixer tube between a water supply tube and a spout, a water intake valve connected between the mixer tube and the water supply tube to control supply of water from the water supply tube to the mixer tube, an electromagnetic valve controlled to close/open the water intake valve, the ozone generator including an ozone-generating unit, a control circuit board, and an ozone supply tube connected between the ozone-generating unit and the mixer tube, the control circuit board being controlled by switch means to turn on the ozone generator and open the electromagnetic valve, enabling ozone to be supplied to water running through the mixer tube.