公开(公告)号：US20020136674A1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-26

申请号：US09552449

申请日：2000-04-18

Inventor： Ronald A. Vane

IPC: B01J019/08

CPC classification number: B08B7/0035 ,  H01J37/02 ,  H01J37/32055 ,  H01J37/32862 ,  H01J2237/022 ,  H01J2237/28

Abstract: An improved electrode device for generating a glow discharge plasma is provided for the purpose of cleaning the specimen and interior specimen chamber of Electron Microscopes, and similar electron beam instruments. The electrode is a cylindrical screen that produces multiple hollow cathodes and allows the flow of molecules, radicals, and ions by convection through it. The electrode is used in a glow-discharge, oxygen-radical generator placed on a specimen chamber port with an excitation source to create a low-power glow-discharge plasma inside the generator. Air or other oxygen and nitrogen mixture is admitted to the generator at a pressure between 0.3 Torr and 5 Torr. The low power glow discharge is used to disassociate oxygen preferentially over nitrogen to create the oxygen radicals. The oxygen radicals then disperse by convection throughout the chamber to clean hydrocarbons from the surfaces of the chamber, stage and specimen by oxidation to CO and H2O gases. The excitation power of the plasma is limited to limit the nitrogen ion production that destroys the oxygen radicals and to limit the projection of the electrically active plasma into the specimen chamber

Abstract translation: 提供用于产生辉光放电等离子体的改进的电极装置，用于清洁电子显微镜的样品和内部样品室以及类似的电子束仪器。 电极是产生多个空心阴极并允许​​分子，自由基和离子通过它的对流的圆柱形屏幕。 电极用于放电，氧自由基发生器，放置在具有激发源的样品室端口上，以在发生器内产生低功率辉光放电等离子体。 空气或其他氧和氮混合物在0.3托和5托之间的压力下进入发生器。 低功率辉光放电用于优先脱氮以产生氧自由基。 然后，氧自由基通过整个腔室的对流分散，以通过氧化成CO和H 2 O气体来清洁来自腔室，载物台和样品表面的烃。 限制等离子体的激发功率以限制破坏氧自由基的氮离子产生并限制电活性等离子体投射到样品室中

公开(公告)号：US20020131918A1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-19

申请号：US10045579

申请日：2001-11-07

Inventor： David Emil Nelson ,  Bob Xiaobin Li ,  Tom L. Stuart

IPC: B01J019/08

CPC classification number: B01D53/9454 ,  B01D53/323 ,  F01N3/0892 ,  F01N3/2882 ,  F01N13/009 ,  H05H1/2406 ,  H05H2001/2418 ,  H05H2001/2437 ,  Y02T10/22

Abstract: An edge-connected non-thermal plasma reactor includes an element having an edge-connected frame comprising a pair of dielectric edge connectors secured at opposite ends to a pair of outer dielectric plates. The dielectric edge connectors have a backplane and a plurality of tines protruding along one major surface of the backplane. The tines are spaced apart from one another at regular intervals so as to form pockets between adjacent tines. Alternating polarity electrode plates comprising a dielectric barrier plate having an electrode and terminal connection lead disposed on the dielectric barrier are arranged within the edge-connected frame so as to define the presence of a dielectric barrier next to a plasma cell, with the pockets engaging opposite ends of the electrode plates. Double and single dielectric edge-connected reactor elements are provided.

Abstract translation: 边缘连接的非热等离子体反应器包括具有边缘连接框架的元件，所述边缘连接框架包括固定在一对外部电介质板的相对端处的一对电介质边缘连接器。 电介质边缘连接器具有背板和沿背板的一个主表面突出的多个尖齿。 齿以规则的间隔相互间隔开，以便在相邻齿之间形成凹穴。 包括具有设置在电介质阻挡层上的电极和端子连接引线的电介质阻挡板的交替极性电极板被布置在边缘连接的框架内，以便限定邻近等离子体电池的电介质势垒的存在， 电极板的端部。 提供双和单介质边缘连接的电抗器元件。

公开(公告)号：US20020127155A1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-12

申请号：US09804532

申请日：2001-03-12

Inventor： Bruce Minaee ,  Kambiz Farnaam ,  Rafik Grant Ayvazyan

IPC: B01J019/08

CPC classification number: B01D53/007

Abstract: A microwave reactor for decomposing waste green house gases resulting from the manufacture of semiconductors and from other industrial processes. The microwave reactor includes a plasma chamber having a gas inflow port spaced apart from a gas outflow port for transporting gases through the plasma chamber. A gas plasma is generated in the plasma chamber to facilitate the gas decomposition. The structure of the microwave reactor includes an insulating cover protruding into the plasma chamber and forming an internal cavity that is isolated from gases in the plasma chamber. A microwave antenna extends into the internal cavity of the plasma chamber to couple the microwave energy into plasma chamber for causing a plasma to form in the gases.

Abstract translation: 用于分解由半导体制造产生的废气温室气体和其他工业过程的微波反应堆。 微波反应器包括具有与用于输送气体通过等离子体室的气体流出口间隔开的气体流入端口的等离子体室。 在等离子体室中产生气体等离子体以促进气体分解。 微波反应器的结构包括突出到等离子体室中并形成与等离子体室中的气体隔离的内部空腔的绝缘盖。 微波天线延伸到等离子体室的内部空腔中，以将微波能量耦合到等离子体室中，以在气体中形成等离子体。

公开(公告)号：US20020106314A1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-08

申请号：US09810919

申请日：2001-03-16

Inventor： Ronald E. Pelrine ,  Subramanian Venkat Shastri ,  Jose P. Joseph

IPC: B01J019/08

CPC classification number: B01L3/50273 ,  B01J19/0046 ,  B01J19/0093 ,  B01J2219/00497 ,  B01J2219/005 ,  B01J2219/00549 ,  B01J2219/00563 ,  B01J2219/00587 ,  B01J2219/00596 ,  B01J2219/00605 ,  B01J2219/00612 ,  B01J2219/00617 ,  B01J2219/00619 ,  B01J2219/00621 ,  B01J2219/00626 ,  B01J2219/00628 ,  B01J2219/0063 ,  B01J2219/00637 ,  B01J2219/00644 ,  B01J2219/00653 ,  B01J2219/00655 ,  B01J2219/00659 ,  B01J2219/00689 ,  B01J2219/00722 ,  B01J2219/00725 ,  B01J2219/00743 ,  B01J2219/00871 ,  B01L3/0293 ,  B01L3/502738 ,  B01L3/502761 ,  B01L2200/0647 ,  B01L2200/0657 ,  B01L2200/0668 ,  B01L2200/0673 ,  B01L2300/0816 ,  B01L2300/0838 ,  B01L2300/0867 ,  B01L2300/087 ,  B01L2300/088 ,  B01L2400/043 ,  B01L2400/0475 ,  B01L2400/0484 ,  B01L2400/0633 ,  C40B40/06 ,  C40B40/10 ,  G01N35/0098 ,  G01N2035/00237

Abstract: Disclosed herein are apparatuses and devices, and methods for using and making the same, for use in performing desired activities in an automated, microscale format. Microparticles are ushered about within a microscale apparatus, to selectively move between various stations in a selected order and manner. Some embodiments include reaction, micro-weighing, micro-analysis, reagent acquisition and deposition, and incubation stations. Microparticles can individually move, or move as trains. Samples, including particulate and solid tissue samples may be manipulated and analyzed within the device. Some embodiments may engage in micro-fabrication activities or micro-deconstruction activities. Systems for controlling such apparatuses are included as well as methods of operation.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了用于使用和制造它们的装置和装置以及用于以自动化的微型格式执行所需活动的方法。 在微型设备中引入微粒，以选择的顺序和方式选择性地在各个站之间移动。 一些实施方案包括反应，微量称重，微量分析，试剂获取和沉积以及孵化站。 微粒可以单独移动或作为火车移动。 可以在装置内操纵和分析样品，包括颗粒和固体组织样品。 一些实施例可以参与微制造活动或微解构活动。 包括用于控制这些装置的系统以及操作方法。

公开(公告)号：US20020103409A1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-01

申请号：US09986251

申请日：2001-11-08

Inventor： Akira Kuriyama ,  Kinya Kato ,  Masahiro Kawaguchi

IPC: B01J019/08 ,  C07C001/00 ,  C07C004/00 ,  C07C006/00

CPC classification number: A62D3/17 ,  A62D3/176 ,  A62D2101/22 ,  A62D2203/10 ,  B01D53/007 ,  B01J19/127 ,  B01J2219/0875 ,  B01J2219/0877 ,  C02F1/325 ,  C02F1/4618 ,  C02F1/74 ,  C02F1/76 ,  C02F2101/322 ,  C02F2101/36 ,  C02F2201/3223 ,  C02F2201/3227 ,  C02F2201/3228 ,  C02F2201/326 ,  Y02C20/30 ,  Y02W10/37

Abstract: An apparatus for decomposing nulldecomposesnull a pollutant that nullandnull includes a case for housing a subject to be treated, a light irradiation device for irradiating the subject with light, and a light reflecting unit for reflecting the light irradiated by the light irradiation device. null, in which thenull The light reflecting unit is arranged so as to reflect light passing through the subject to thereby irradiate the subject with the reflected light. nullAnother apparatus decomposes a pollutant and includes a case for housing a subject to be treated and a light irradiation means for irradiating the subject with light, in which the case has a light-reflecting surface. Another apparatus decomposes a pollutant and includes a first case for housing a subject to be treated, a light irradiation device for irradiating the subject with light, and a second case for housing the first case and the light irradiation device, in which the second case has a light-reflecting surface.null A method for decomposing nulldecomposesnull a pollutant by housing a subject to be treated in a case having a light-reflecting surface null,null and irradiating the subject with light, nullandnull thereby decomposing a pollutant in the subject. nullAnother method decomposes a pollutant by housing a subject to be treated in a first case, irradiating the subject with light by a light irradiation device, and thereby decomposing a pollutant in the subject, in which a second case housing the first case and the light irradiation means and having a light-reflecting surface is used. Another method decomposes a pollutant by irradiating a subject to be treated comprising the pollutant and chlorine with light, reflecting light passing through the subject, and irradiating the subject with the reflected light reflected in the reflecting step.null

Abstract translation: 一种用于分解[分解]污染物的装置，其包括用于容纳待处理对象的壳体，用于对光照射的光照射装置，以及用于反射由照射装置照射的光的光反射单元 。 [其中]光反射单元布置成反射通过对象的光，从而以反射光照射被摄体。 [另一种装置分解污染物并且包括用于容纳被处理物体的壳体和用于用该物体具有光反射表面的光照射被摄体的光照射装置。 另一种装置分解污染物并且包括用于容纳待处理对象的第一壳体，用于用光照射对象的光照射装置和用于容纳第一壳体和光照射装置的第二壳体，其中第二壳体具有 光反射面。]通过在具有光反射表面的情况下容纳被处理物体来分解（分解）污染物并用光照射受试者的方法，从而分解污染物 主题。 [另一种方法是通过容纳在第一种情况下待处理的对象来分解污染物，用光照射装置对光照射受试者，从而分解被检体中的污染物，其中容纳第一壳体和光的第二壳体 使用具有光反射面的照射装置。 另一种方法是通过用光照射包含污染物和氯的待处理对象，反射穿过受试者的光并用反射步骤反射的反射光照射受试者来分解污染物。

公开(公告)号：US20020098131A1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-25

申请号：US10023197

申请日：2001-12-13

Applicant: Sharper Image Corporation

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau

IPC: B01J019/08

CPC classification number: B03C3/743 ,  B01D53/32 ,  B01D53/323 ,  B01D2251/104 ,  B03C3/08 ,  B03C3/12 ,  B03C3/32 ,  B03C3/47 ,  B03C3/68 ,  B03C2201/08 ,  B03C2201/14 ,  C01B13/11 ,  C01B13/115 ,  C01B2201/12 ,  C01B2201/20 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  C01B2201/62 ,  F24F2003/1682 ,  F24F2003/1685 ,  H01T23/00

Abstract: An electro-kinetic electrostatic air conditioner includes a self-contained ion generator that provides electro-kinetically moved air with ions and safe amounts of ozone. The ion generator includes a high voltage pulse generator whose output pulses are coupled between first and second electrode arrays. Preferably the first array comprises one or more wire electrodes spaced staggeringly apart from a second array comprising hollow nullUnull-shaped electrodes. Preferably a ratio between effective area of an electrode in the second array compared to effective area of an electrode in the first array exceeds about 15:1 and preferably is about 20:1. An electric field produced by the high voltage pulses between the arrays produces an electrostatic flow of ionized air containing safe amounts of ozone. A bias electrode, electrically coupled to the second array electrodes, affects net polarity of ions generated. The outflow of ionized air and ozone is thus conditioned.

Abstract translation: 电动静电空气调节器包括独立的离子发生器，其提供具有离子的电动移动空气和安全量的臭氧。 离子发生器包括高电压脉冲发生器，其输出脉冲耦合在第一和第二电极阵列之间。 优选地，第一阵列包括与包括中空“U”形电极的第二阵列交错间隔开的一个或多个线电极。 优选地，第二阵列中的电极的有效面积与第一阵列中的电极的有效面积之比大于约15:1，优选为约20:1。 由阵列之间的高电压脉冲产生的电场产生含有安全量的臭氧的电离空气的静电流。 电耦合到第二阵列电极的偏置电极影响产生的离子的净极性。 电离空气和臭氧的流出由此调节。

公开(公告)号：US20020079212A1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-27

申请号：US10023460

申请日：2001-12-13

Applicant: Sharper Image Corporation

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau

IPC: B01J019/08

CPC classification number: B03C3/743 ,  B01D53/32 ,  B01D53/323 ,  B01D2251/104 ,  B03C3/08 ,  B03C3/12 ,  B03C3/32 ,  B03C3/47 ,  B03C3/68 ,  B03C2201/08 ,  B03C2201/14 ,  C01B13/11 ,  C01B13/115 ,  C01B2201/12 ,  C01B2201/20 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  C01B2201/62 ,  F24F2003/1682 ,  F24F2003/1685 ,  H01T23/00

Abstract: An electro-kinetic electro-static air conditioner includes a self-contained ion generator that provides electro-kinetically moved air with ions and safe amounts of ozone. The ion generator includes a high voltage pulse generator whose output pulses are coupled between first and second electrode arrays. Preferably the first array comprises one or more wire electrodes spaced staggeringly apart from a second array comprising hollow nullUnull-shaped electrodes. Preferably a ratio between effective area of an electrode in the second array compared to effective area of an electrode in the first array exceeds about 15:1 and preferably is about 20:1. An electric field produced by the high voltage pulses between the arrays produces an electrostatic flow of ionized air containing safe amounts of ozone. A bias electrode, electrically coupled to the second array electrodes, affects net polarity of ions generated. The outflow of ionized air and ozone is thus conditioned.

Abstract translation: 电动静电空调器包括一个独立的离子发生器，其提供电动空气与离子和安全量的臭氧。 离子发生器包括高电压脉冲发生器，其输出脉冲耦合在第一和第二电极阵列之间。 优选地，第一阵列包括与包括中空“U”形电极的第二阵列交错间隔开的一个或多个线电极。 优选地，与第一阵列中的电极的有效面积相比，第二阵列中的电极的有效面积之比超过约15:1，优选为约20:1。 由阵列之间的高电压脉冲产生的电场产生含有安全量的臭氧的电离空气的静电流。 电耦合到第二阵列电极的偏置电极影响产生的离子的净极性。 电离空气和臭氧的流出由此调节。

公开(公告)号：US20020074290A1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-20

申请号：US09738030

申请日：2000-12-18

Inventor： Lonald H. Jensen

IPC: C02F001/78 ,  B01J019/08

CPC classification number: C02F1/78 ,  C02F2201/782

Abstract: A system and method for treating water to be used for drinking. The system and method utilizes an apparatus for generating ozone and other atoms and molecules resulting from the bombardment of a feed gas with electrons having, preferably, a first electrode positioned within a channel in a second electrode. The first electrode is a substantially sealed tube made of dielectric material, having at least one electron gun positioned proximate an end thereof for firing electrons into the first electrode. In electrical communication with the electron gun is a rod, maintained in a tube also made of dielectric material, which acts to maintain a constant energy level through the length of the rod and thus the length of the electrode. Within the first electrode is an inert gas which, upon the firing of the electron gun, is formed into a plasma. When a feed gas (generally air) is passed between the first and second electrodes, the electrons and plasma cause the formation of ozone and other atoms and molecules in the feed gas, which products have beneficial uses in the treatment of water and air for different purposes. The treated feed gas is then injected, preferably with a venturi type of injector, into the water to be treated. Preferably, the feed gas is dried prior to its insertion into the ozone generation apparatus. It is also preferred that, after injection with the ozonated feed gas, the treated water is passed through a centrifuge, contact chamber, and carbon filter as part of the treatment process.

Abstract translation: 一种用于饮用水处理的系统和方法。 该系统和方法利用一种用于产生臭氧和其它原子和分子的装置，该原子和分子是由具有优选地位于第二电极的通道内的第一电极的电子轰击进料气而产生的。 第一电极是由介电材料制成的基本上密封的管，其具有至少一个位于其端部附近的电子枪，用于将电子发射到第一电极中。 与电子枪电连通是一根杆，保持在一个也由电介质材料制成的管中，其作用是通过杆的长度和电极的长度保持恒定的能量水平。 在第一电极内是惰性气体，其在电子枪的烧制时形成等离子体。 当进料气体（通常为空气）在第一和第二电极之间通过时，电子和等离子体引起原料气中的臭氧和其它原子和分子的形成，这些产物在处理水和空气中有益于不同的 目的 然后将经处理的进料气体优选用文氏管型注射器注入待处理的水中。 优选地，将进料气体在其插入臭氧发生装置之前被干燥。 还优选的是，在注入臭氧化的进料气体之后，处理过的水作为处理过程的一部分通过离心机，接触室和碳过滤器。

公开(公告)号：US20020071795A1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-13

申请号：US09734750

申请日：2000-12-12

Inventor： Lonald H. Jensen

IPC: B01J019/08

CPC classification number: C01B13/11 ,  C01B2201/14 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  C01B2201/32 ,  C01B2201/34 ,  C02F1/78 ,  C02F2201/782

Abstract: An apparatus for generating ozone and other atoms and molecules resulting from the bombardment of a feed gas with electrons has, preferably, a first electrode positioned within a channel in a second electrode. The first electrode is a substantially sealed tube made of dielectric material, having at least one electron gun positioned proximate an end thereof for firing electrons into the first electrode. In electrical communication with the electron gun is a rod, maintained in a tube also made of dielectric material, which acts to maintain a constant energy level through the length of the rod and thus the length of the electrode. Within the first electrode is an inert gas which, upon the firing of the electron gun, is formed into a plasma. When a feed gas (generally air) is passed between the first and second electrodes, the electrons and plasma cause the formation of ozone and other atoms and molecules in the feed gas, which products have beneficial uses in the treatment of water and air for different purposes.

Abstract translation: 用于产生由电子轰击进料气体产生的臭氧和其它原子和分子的装置优选地具有位于第二电极的通道内的第一电极。 第一电极是由介电材料制成的基本上密封的管，其具有至少一个位于其端部附近的电子枪，用于将电子发射到第一电极中。 与电子枪电连通是一根杆，保持在一个也由电介质材料制成的管中，其作用是通过杆的长度和电极的长度保持恒定的能量水平。 在第一电极内是惰性气体，其在电子枪的烧制时形成等离子体。 当进料气体（通常为空气）在第一和第二电极之间通过时，电子和等离子体引起原料气中的臭氧和其它原子和分子的形成，这些产物在处理水和空气中有益于不同的 目的

公开(公告)号：US20020061265A1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-23

申请号：US09758254

申请日：2001-01-12

Inventor： Wayne Conrad

IPC: B01J019/08 ,  B01J019/12

CPC classification number: C02F9/005 ,  C01B13/11 ,  C01B2201/14 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  C01B2201/32 ,  C02F1/001 ,  C02F1/003 ,  C02F1/283 ,  C02F1/78 ,  C02F2201/782 ,  C02F2209/03 ,  C02F2209/04 ,  C02F2209/38 ,  C02F2209/40 ,  C02F2209/44 ,  C02F2307/04 ,  Y02W10/37

Abstract: An ozone generator has a dielectric element, first and second opposed end cap members and a gas passageway positioned between a high voltage electrode and a ground plane and positioned internal of the dielectric element, and at least one securring member extending between the opposed end caps whereby the securring member holds the end caps in place.