| American Air Liquide Inc. Patent applications |
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| 20120122313 | METAL PRECURSORS FOR DEPOSITION OF METAL-CONTAINING FILMS - Compositions and methods for forming a metal-containing thin film on a substrate. A reactor and at least one substrate in the reactor are provided. A metal-containing bis-β-diketiminate precursor is introduced into the reactor. The reactor is maintained at a set temperature and pressure, and the precursor is contacted with the substrate to form a metal-containing film on the substrate. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120090353 | Process For The Recovery Of A Concentrated Carbon Dioxide Stream - A concentrated carbon dioxide stream is produced during a hydrogen pressure swing adsorption unit cycle by fractionating the carbon dioxide removed from the adsorbent in the adsorption beds during the regeneration of the adsorption beds. Thereby providing a cost efficient process for producing merchant carbon dioxide. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120009531 | DISTRIBUTED COMBUSTION PROCESS AND BURNER - During a heating phase, injection of a jet of fuel and oxidant (fuel annularly enshrouding oxidant or oxidant annularly enshrouding fuel) from a fuel-oxidant nozzle is combusted in a combustion space. During a transition from the heating phase to a distributed combustion phase, an amount of a secondary portion of either the fuel or oxidant is injected as a jet into the combustion space while the primary portion of that same reactant from the fuel-oxidant nozzle is decreased. At some point during the transition phase, a jet of actuating fluid is injected at an angle towards the jet of reactants from the fuel-oxidant nozzle and/or towards the jet of the secondary portion of reactant. The jet of primary portions of reactants and/or secondary portion of reactant is caused to be bent/deviated towards the other of the two jets. The staging of the secondary portion of reactant is increased until a desired degrees of staging and commencement of a distributed combustion phase are achieved. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20110250354 | TITANIUM-CONTAINING PRECURSORS FOR VAPOR DEPOSITION - Disclosed are titanium-containing precursors and methods of synthesizing the same. The compounds may be used to deposit titanium, titanium oxide, strontium-titanium oxide, and barium strontium titanate containing layers using vapor deposition methods such as chemical vapor deposition or atomic layer deposition. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110220037 | Oxygen-Enriched Air Assisting System for Improving the Efficiency of Cogeneration System - Systems and methods for exhaust gas recirculation in which at least a desired effective oxygen concentration is maintained for stable combustion at increased recirculation rates. Oxygen-enriched gas is injected into the recirculated exhaust gas to achieve the desired effective oxygen concentration. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110127469 | Process For Decreasing Or Eliminating Unwanted Hydrocarbon And Oxygenate Products Caused By Fisher Tropsch Synthesis Reactions In A Syngas Treatment Unit - The present invention provides a process for decreasing or eliminating unwanted hydrocarbon and oxygenate products caused by FTS reactions in a syngas treatment unit by utilizing heat exchangers and optionally associated pipes that are substantially fabricated of a material selected from the group consisting of chromium containing alloys and carbon steel for heating up gas streams having a carbon monoxide partial pressure of less than or equal to one bar and obtained from a front end purification unit/cold box unit. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110126705 | Process For Decreasing Or Eliminating Unwanted Hydrocarbon And Oxygenate Products Caused By Fisher Tropsch Synthesis Reactions In A Syngas Treatment Unit - The present invention provides a process for decreasing or eliminating unwanted hydrocarbon and oxygenate products caused by FTS reactions in a syngas treatment unit by utilizing heat exchangers and optionally associated pipes that are substantially fabricated of a material selected from the group consisting of chromium containing alloys and carbon steel for heating up gas streams having a carbon monoxide partial pressure greater than one bar obtained from a front end purification unit/cold box unit. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110100088 | Articles Of Manufacture Containing Increased Stability Low Concentration Gases And Methods Of Making And Using The Same - Articles of manufacture and methods of making and using same concern a container having an internal space and a passivated internal metal surface. The container contains a composition of an acid gas and a balance gas contained within the internal space and in contact with the passivated internal metal surface. The stability of the acid gas concentration over time is enhanced. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110077446 | Membrane Separation of a Mixture of Close Boiling Hydrocarbon Components - Disclosed are membrane-based systems and methods for the separation of mixtures containing close-boiling hydrocarbon components that overcome certain issues associated with prior art devices. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110027392 | Peracetic Acid in an Anhydrous Sterilant Delivery System - Method and system for forming an anhydrous sterilant. In one embodiment, anhydrous peracetic acid is combined with carbon dioxide, wherein the carbon dioxide is in one of a liquid, solid, and supercritical state. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110011128 | Process For The Production Of Carbon Dioxide Utilizing A Co-Purge Pressure Swing Adsorption Unit - The present invention provides a process for recovering gaseous hydrogen and gaseous carbon dioxide from a mixture of hydrocarbons by utilizing a system that includes a reformer unit, an optional water gas shift reactor, and a pressure swing adsorption unit in conjunction with a carbon dioxide purification unit such as a cryogenic purification unit or a catalytic oxidizer. In this process, purified CO | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110000261 | Low Maintenance Burner for Glass Forehearth - A burner recessed from a combustion space in a burner block adjacent the combustion space injects a secondary reactant (a second portion of a first reactant) around and upstream of a stream of a primary reactant (a first portion of the first reactant) and a stream of a second reactant in order to prevent or inhibit deposition of material from recirculating gases in the combustion space upon the burner. The first reactant is one of a fuel and an oxidant while the second reactant is the other of a fuel and an oxidant. The secondary stream may be injected from a continuous annulus formed in an outer body of the burner or from a plurality of radially spaced holes formed in the outer body. The primary stream is injected from one of an inner bore formed in an inner body of the burner and a reactant annulus defined between the inner and outer bodies while the second reactant is injected from the other of the inner bore and the reactant annulus. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110000257 | Effluent Gas Recovery System in Polysilicon and Silane Plants - Purified SiHCl | 01-06-2011 |
| 20100288123 | Processes For The Recovery Of High Purity Hydrogen And High Purity Carbon Dioxide - The present invention relates to various processes for recovering high purity gaseous hydrogen and high purity gaseous carbon dioxide from the gas stream produced using steam hydrocarbon reforming, especially steam methane reforming, utilizing a H | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100287981 | Processes For The Recovery Of High Purity Hydrogen And High Purity Carbon Dioxide - The present invention provides for various processes for recovering high purity gaseous hydrogen and high purity gaseous carbon dioxide from the gas stream produced using steam hydrocarbon reforming, especially steam methane reforming, utilizing a H | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100284892 | Process For The Purification Of A Carbon Dioxide Stream With Heating Value And Use Of This Process In Hydrogen Producing Processes - The present invention relates to a process for purifying a CO | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100261430 | Embedded RFID Scanner For Mobil Product Management - The present invention generally provides methods and systems for reading information from a signal-emitting device, such as a wireless identification tag. In one embodiment, the method includes providing an electronic reading device mounted to a body-worn harness adapted to be worn on a body of a user. The method further includes detecting a predefined physical configuration assumed by at least a portion of the body by determining that a pressure value measured via a pressure sensor connected to the body-worn harness is above a threshold pressure value. In response to detecting the predefined physical configuration, the electronic reading device is activated. Upon being activated, the electronic reading device is configured to receive a signal from the signal-emitting device, the signal containing data pertaining to a physical object associated with the signal-emitting device. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100248057 | Fuel Cell System Construction and Method of Installing Said Fuel Cell System - A fuel cell system includes a housing partially above and below the ground containing a fuel cell beneath ground level and a fuel tank disposed above the fuel cell. The fuel cell may be accessed by raising it to above ground level with a fuel cell vertical displacement device | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100233829 | CYCLIC AMINO COMPOUNDS FOR LOW-K SILYLATION - Disclosed herein are mono-functional silylating compounds that may exhibit enhanced silylating capabilities. Also disclosed are method of synthesizing and using these compounds. Finally methods to determine effective silylation are also disclosed. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100196996 | Process For Preserving Biological Materials For Extended Periods Of Time - The present invention provides for a process for preserving biological material. The process comprises subjecting the biological material to a fixation process and then packaging the biological material in a container under a controlled atmosphere of noble gas. In the process, the controlled atmosphere of noble gas utilized comprises one or more noble gases selected from argon, xenon, helium, neon, krypton and radon. The process optionally also utilizes one or more additional gases selected from nitric oxide, hydrogen, hydrogen sulfide, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen and oxygen. This process allows for the long term storage of the biological material. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100147749 | Multi-Metallic Catalysts For Pre-Reforming Reactions - The present invention relates to multi-metallic catalyst compositions for improved coke resistance in a hydrocarbon feed pre-reformer unit that comprises nickel and an enhancing component selected from at least one member of the group consisting of ruthenium, palladium, platinum, rhodium, cobalt, gold and silver on a support. The present invention further relates to a catalyst system for improved coke and sulfur resistance in a hydrocarbon feed pre-reformer unit that comprises at least one multi-metallic catalyst composition comprising nickel and an enhancing component selected from at least one member of the group consisting of ruthenium, palladium, platinum, rhodium, cobalt, gold and silver on a support used in conjunction with at least one sulfur capturing component selected from the group comprising copper oxide and zinc oxide. Finally the present invention relates to the use of this catalyst system in a process for pre-reforming a hydrocarbon feed stream. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100143580 | Stabilization of Bicycloheptadiene - Disclosed are stabilized bicyclo[2.2.1]hepta-2,5-diene compositions and methods of making and using the same. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100120082 | Optimization of Process Variables in Oxygen Enriched Fermentors Through Process Controls - Methods and systems are provided for controlling the addition of oxygen in fermentations to achieve a desired oxygen consumption and substrate yield in fermentation cell cultures. In one aspect, the invention provides a method for regulating the addition of oxygen (O | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100078601 | Preparation of Lanthanide-Containing Precursors and Deposition of Lanthanide-Containing Films - Methods and compositions for depositing rare earth metal-containing layers are described herein. In general, the disclosed methods deposit the precursor compounds comprising rare earth-containing compounds using vapor deposition methods such as chemical vapor deposition or atomic layer deposition. In certain embodiments, the disclosed precursor compounds include a cyclopentadienyl ligand having at least one aliphatic group as a substituent. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100052115 | Volatile Precursors for Deposition of C-Linked SiCOH Dielectrics - Disclosed herein are precursors and methods for their use in the manufacture of semiconductor, photovoltaic, TFT-LCD, or flat panel type devices. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100003835 | Low-K Precursors Based on Silicon Cryptands, Crown Ethers and Podands - Disclosed herein is the use of a silicon podand, silicon crown ether, or silicon cryptand to form a low-k dielectric film on a substrate. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20090320519 | Recovery of Hydrofluoroalkanes - A mixture of air and one or more halogenated alkanes is directed to a gas separation membrane where it is separated into an oxygen, nitrogen, and moisture-enriched and halogenated alkane-depleted permeate and a halogenated alkane-enriched and oxygen, nitrogen, and moisture-depleted retentate. The retentate is directed to a cryogenic condenser where an amount of halogenated alkane is condensed therein. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090302434 | Preparation of Lanthanide-Containing Precursors and Deposition of Lanthanide-Containing Films - Methods and compositions for depositing rare earth metal-containing layers are described herein. In general, the disclosed methods deposit the precursor compounds comprising rare earth-containing compounds using deposition methods such as chemical vapor deposition or atomic layer deposition. The disclosed precursor compounds include a cyclopentadienyl ligand having at least one aliphatic group as a substituent and an amidine ligand. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090280442 | Device And Method Of Combusting Solid Fuel With Oxygen - The present invention is a method of combustion of a solid fuel stream with oxygen. The present invention includes introducing a first stream, comprising a first portion of substantially pure oxygen, into a first conduit. The present invention includes introducing a second stream, comprising a solid fuel stream and a conveying media, into a second conduit, wherein the second conduit is concentric with, and surrounding, the first conduit. The present invention includes introducing a third stream, comprising a second portion of substantially pure oxygen, into a third conduit, wherein the third conduit is concentric with, and surrounding, the first conduit and the second conduit. The present invention includes igniting the first stream, the second stream, and the third stream as they exit the first conduit, the second conduit and the third conduit, in such a way as to create a flame. The present invention includes introducing a fourth stream, comprising a first portion of ballast gas, into a fourth conduit, wherein the fourth conduit is concentric with, and surrounding, the first conduit, the second conduit, and the third conduit. The present invention includes introducing a fifth stream, comprising a second portion of ballast gas, into a fifth conduit, wherein the fifth conduit is concentric with, and surrounding, the first conduit, the second conduit, the third conduit and the fourth conduit. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20090266540 | Zero Emission Liquid Fuel Production By Oxygen Injection - An enhanced oil recovery method is provided. This method includes; introducing a first essentially pure oxygen stream into a subterranean hydrocarbon-bearing formation traversed by at least one injection well and at least one production well, and initiating and sustaining in-situ combustion in the vicinity of the injection well. This method also includes introducing a second essentially pure oxygen stream and a hydrocarbon-containing fuel gas stream into the combustion device of a power generation system, wherein the combustion device produces an exhaust gas stream comprising water and carbon dioxide. This method also includes separating the exhaust gas stream into a stream of essentially pure water, and a stream of essentially pure carbon dioxide, and introducing at least a portion of the essentially pure carbon dioxide stream into the subterranean hydrocarbon-bearing formation prior to initiating the in-situ combustion. The method may be used on a structure containing a carbonaceous substance such as coal, petcoke, or biomass. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090258144 | Heteroleptic Iridium Precursors To Be Used For The Deposition Of Iridium-Containing Films - The present invention provides a process for the deposition of a iridium containing film on a substrate, the process comprising the steps of providing at least one substrate in a reactor; introducing into the reactor at least one iridium containing precursor having the formula: | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090256127 | Compounds for Depositing Tellurium-Containing Films - Disclosed herein are tellurium metal-organic precursors and methods for depositing tellurium-containing films on a substrate. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090181168 | SOLID PRECURSOR SUBLIMATOR - An apparatus and method for holding a solid precursor in a sublimator such that the solid precursor can be vaporized for saturating a carrier gas. The apparatus may include alternating disks or shelves that form inner and outer passages, as well as spaces between the disks for fluidicly coupling the passages to create a winding, tortuous fluid flow path through the sublimator for optimizing solid vapor saturation. The method may include directing a carrier gas into a sublimation chamber, around the first shelf in the outer passage, over the first shelf in the space, around the second shelf in the inner passage, and back out of the sublimation chamber. | 07-16-2009 |
| 20090151419 | Methods For Checking And Calibrating Concentration Sensors In A Semiconductor Processing Chamber - The present invention provides methods for checking and calibrating one or more concentration sensors in an open or closed system. More specifically, in one embodiment of the present invention, the disclosed method allows for the checking and calibration of one or more concentration sensors in which removal of the liquid from the system is required. In two additional embodiments, the disclosed methods allow for the checking and calibration of one or more concentration sensors without having to remove the liquid from the closed system thereby minimizing contamination of the system while at the same time greatly reducing or eliminating contact of the user with the liquid. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090145494 | Integrated Valve Regulator Assembly And System For The Controlled Storage And Dispensing Of A Hazardous Material - The present invention provides for an integrated valve regulator assembly that comprises an integral body having a base portion that includes an axis for mounting on and coaxially with the neck portion of a pressurized source vessel and an assembly outlet, a defined internal passage in the integral body that extends through and between the base portion of the integral body and the assembly outlet, a sub-atmospheric pressure regulator assembled within the integral body of the integrated valve regulator assembly, an isolation valve positioned within the defined internal passage of the integral body and located downstream from and in communication with the sub-atmospheric pressure regulator, and a filling port disposed between the axis for mounting on and coaxially with the neck portion of the pressurized source vessel and the sub-atmospheric pressure regulator. The present invention further provides for a system for the controlled storage and dispensing of a hazardous material at sub-atmospheric pressure that comprises a pressurized source vessel and the integrated valve regulator assembly of the present invention. The present invention further provides for an additional integrated valve regulator assembly as described with the exception that the pressure regulator utilized is for super-atmospheric pressure conditions and also a system that comprises a pressurized source vessel and the integrated valve regulator assembly that includes a super-atmospheric pressure regulator. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090120158 | Articles Of Manufacture Containing Increased Stability Low Concentration Gases And Methods Of Making And Using The Same - Articles of manufacture and methods of making and using same concern a container having an internal space and a passivated internal metal surface. The container contains a composition of an acid gas and a balance gas contained within the internal space and in contact with the passivated internal metal surface. The stability of the acid gas concentration over time is enhanced. | 05-14-2009 |
