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20080217253 | Composition, system and method for making the composition and system and method for using the composition - A composition, a system and a method for making the composition and a system and a method for using the composition are provided. The composition, the system and the method for making the composition and the system and the method for using the composition are used to passively treat a solution. The composition is a mixture of a catalyst-altered water, a colloidal solution and a treated water. The composition is produced by mixing the catalyst-altered water, the colloidal solution and the treated water at room temperature. The composition, the system and the method for making the composition and the system and the method for using the composition have a sphere and/or a tube for housing the composition in an internal compartment of the sphere and/or the tube. Exposure of the solution to the composition and/or to an exterior surface of the sphere and/or the tube containing the composition raises a pH and/or an alkalinity of the solution and/or changes a structure of the solution. | 09-11-2008 |
20080217254 | Magnetic Bead Trap and Mass Spectrometer Interface - A device and method for capture of magnetic beads in a rotary magnetic bead trap is disclosed. The device allows capture, washing, elution and ejection of beads in an automated system. Analyte is eluted in a small volume in a capillary-scale fluid system compatible with LC-MS/MS analysis. | 09-11-2008 |
20080237136 | System For the Manipulation of Magnetic Particles - System for the manipulation of magnetic particles. A first magnetic flux source comprising one or more permanent magnets ( | 10-02-2008 |
20080245740 | Fluidic methods - The present disclosure relates to methods and devices that may be used to separate components from one or more samples. | 10-09-2008 |
20080245741 | Fuel Enhancement System for an Internal Combustion Engine - A method of for treating a hydrocarbon fuel comprises applying a plurality of shock waves to the fuel at a frequency and intensity such as to increase the combustion efficiency of the fuel. An apparatus for treating a hydrocarbon fuel comprises a fuel treatment chamber; an inlet for introducing a hydrocarbon fuel to be treated into the treatment chamber; an outlet for removing a treated hydrocarbon fuel from the treatment chamber; and-a-means for imparting a plurality of shock waves to fuel within the treatment chamber at a frequency and intensity such as to increase the combustion efficiency of the fuel. The apparatus is particularly suitable for installation in the fuel supply system of an internal combustion engine. | 10-09-2008 |
20080257825 | METHOD FOR TREATING MAGNETIC PARTICLES AND BIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS DEVICE USING MAGNETS - A method for treating magnetic particles present in a solution in a container by redispersion, rinsing or displacement, the particles having novel characteristics under the effect of a specific magnet and being associated or not with biological entities. The magnetic particles undergo at least one low-intensity magnetisation where they are disposed in filaments oriented according to the north-south axis of the magnet; the magnetisation source and/or container is/are displaced while the magnetic effect is maintained on the magnetic particles; the magnetisation source and/or container is/are displaced or the magnetisation is stopped, in order to suppress the magnetic field on the magnetic particles. Preferably, the invention can be used in the field of biology. | 10-23-2008 |
20080264869 | Method and apparatus for preventing scale deposits and removing contaminants from fluid columns - A method and apparatus of fluid treatment for a plurality of fluids with a first and a second non-magnetically conductive fluid flow conduit sleeved within at least one segment of magnetically conductive conduit providing a plurality of distinct areas of concentrated magnetic energy. The instant invention prevents the formation and accumulation of contaminants within conduits and on equipment utilized in the transportation, delivery and processing of fluid columns. It may also be utilized to accelerate the separation of oil and water and increase the efficiency of oil/water separation equipment. | 10-30-2008 |
20080277352 | Magnetic Water Conditioner - A magnetic water conditioner treats water with a magnetic field. The magnetic water conditioner includes a tank having an inlet operable to receive water from a pump and an outlet operable to discharge the water. The magnetic water conditioner is installed in close proximity to the pump. A plurality of permanent magnet members are aligned and spaced apart in the interior of the tank with north and south poles disposed at opposite sides of the permanent magnet members. The water flows through the gaps between the permanent magnet members, thus being subjected to magnetic fields created by the permanent magnet members. | 11-13-2008 |
20080290037 | Methods and Apparatuses for Separating Biological Particles - Methods and apparatuses for separating biological particles are provided. | 11-27-2008 |
20080290038 | Magnetic hydrocarbon treatment device and method - A magnetic treatment of hydrocarbon fuel flowing through a fuel conduit. A plurality of magnets with repelling polarity is used in affecting the fuel structure and alternating said structure by aligning the hydrocarbons in a parallel uniform manner to increase combustion efficiency thus increasing power while reducing pollutants and exhaust emissions. | 11-27-2008 |
20080302732 | INTEGRATED FLUIDICS DEVICES WITH MAGNETIC SORTING - A fluidic device employs one or more sorting stations for separating target species from other species in a sample. At least one of the sorting stations employs a magnetic field gradient to accomplish separation. In addition, the sorting station is integrated on a single substrate with one or more other modules for processing the sample. For example, the fluidic device may include both a sorting station and a separate trapping station that holds some or all components of the sample for additional processing. The trapping station may be located at a position upstream or downstream from the sorting module. | 12-11-2008 |
20080308500 | Device and Method for Separating Magnetic or Magnetizable Particles form a Liquid | 12-18-2008 |
20080308501 | Liquid/Solid Separator and Method - A liquid/solid separator system mounted on a mobile cart and connected to a process tank for reducing the rate at which fluids are consumed in manufacturing processes. The system may include automation and also may include a shear-stepped screen including tilted wire wedge wires arranged at varying cant angles. The system may include a fine screen basket received in a settling box. | 12-18-2008 |
20090001024 | USING ASYMMETRICAL FLOW FOCUSING TO DETECT AND ENUMERATE MAGNETIC PARTICLES IN MICROSCALE FLOW SYSTEMS WITH EMBEDDED MAGNETIC-FIELD SENSORS - Improved detection and enumeration of magnetic particles in a flowing stream by enveloping the particle-containing sample stream with buffer streams from the sides and from the top, thus individualizing the particles and navigating the sample stream as a single-file flow into the proximity of sensors embedded underneath the flow channel. At the same time, larger physical size of the flow channel alleviates problems such as channel clogging. Magnetic particles can represent any analyte of interest, such as biomolecules or bacterial cells, which are labeled with magnetic labels. | 01-01-2009 |
20090001025 | AGGREGATION AND DISPERSION METHODS OF MAGNETIC PARTICLES, SEPARATION AND DETECTION METHODS USING THE SAME AND DETECTION KIT - It is intended to provide a method capable of simply aggregating magnetic particles having a surface modified with a thermoresponsive polymer at a given temperature without heating or cooling an aqueous solution containing the magnetic particles, and a separation method and a detection method of a substance to be detected in a sample using the method. The method of separating a substance to be detected from a sample includes the steps of: mixing an adsorbent and the sample in an aqueous solution to adsorb the substance to be detected on the adsorbent, aggregating the adsorbent by changing a salt concentration in the aqueous solution; and collecting the adsorbent from the aqueous solution by a magnetic force, wherein said adsorbent comprises a magnetic particle of an average particle size of 50 to 1000 nm, a surface of which is modified with a thermoresponsive polymer and is immobilized with a substance having an affinity for the substance to be detected. | 01-01-2009 |
20090026143 | OZONIZED WATER PRODUCING APPARATUS, GAS/LIQUID MIXING STRUCTURE FOR USE IN THE OZONIZED WATER PRODUCING APPARATUS, OZONIZED WATER PRODUCING METHOD AND OZONIZED WATER - To provide an ozonized water producing apparatus capable of efficiently and easily producing ozonized water with a high dissolution degree and a high concentration. In an ozonized water producing apparatus constituted by including a pipeline for passing water to be treated through, a gas-liquid mixing structure provided halfway in the pipeline, and an ozone supply structure for supplying ozone into the gas-liquid mixing structure, the gas-liquid mixing structure is provided with a magnet for exerting a magnetic force onto an inside. By causing the magnetic force to act on both the water to be treated and ozone, ozonized water with a high dissolution degree and a high concentration can be efficiently and easily produced. | 01-29-2009 |
20090039029 | IRON OXIDE RECOVERY - A method for increasing recovery of particulate material from a fluid stream includes directing the fluid stream through a channel, conditioning the fluid stream by applying energy to the fluid stream sufficient to increase concentration of the particulate material, and recovering the particulate material from the fluid stream. The particulate material of interest may be iron oxide in stream of water. The step of applying energy may be performed by applying an electric field or a magnetic field to the fluid stream to facilitate the separation process. | 02-12-2009 |
20090050569 | Fluidic methods - The present disclosure relates to methods and devices that may be used to separate components from one or more samples. | 02-26-2009 |
20090065437 | MAGNETIC SEPARATION COMBINED WITH DYNAMIC SETTLING FOR FISCHER-TROPSCH PROCESSES - A system for separating particulate from a fluid stream having an inlet solids content, the system comprising: a magnetic dynamic settling vessel comprising at least one magnetic field inside the vessel and/or one magnetized component; at least one inlet for introduction of the fluid stream having a starting solids content; at least one exit for a stream comprising a solids content not greater than the inlet solids content; at least one exit for a fluid stream comprising a solids content not less than the inlet solids content; and a vertical feed conduit extending at least 70% of the distance from the at least one fluid inlet to the at least one exit for a fluid stream comprising a solids content not less than the inlet solids content. A method for separating particulate from a fluid stream having an inlet solids content is also provided. | 03-12-2009 |
20090065438 | FLUID MAGNETIC TREATMENT UNIT HAVING MOVING OR STATIONARY MAGNETS - A fluid magnetic treatment unit and treatment method are disclosed. Fluid flows through at least one annular magnet with direction of flow always perpendicular to the line of magnetic force generated by the annular magnet and closely along the surfaces of the annular magnet. The fluid flows in series, in parallel or any combination of in series and in parallel. The annular magnet may be a ring magnet, a disc magnet or a ring-shaped electromagnet. In order to maximize the magnetic treatment effect, the annular magnet is driven to spin in a direction preferable opposite to the direction of fluid flow. | 03-12-2009 |
20090090672 | Efficient fluid flow system - An assembly for improving the fluid flow through a fluid system and method of using the assembly. The system consists of at least a pair of magnets placed upon the fluid line of the fluid. The magnets are aligned around the fuel line so that the polarities (N-N, S-S) of two mating magnets will be aligned. | 04-09-2009 |
20090095685 | VIBRATORY MIXER - A treatment system including a vibratory mixer is disclosed. The vibratory mixer comprises a vibrating element to facilitate the dissolution of a treating agent that facilitates separation of solids from liquids in water and wastewater streams. Vibratory mixing energy that effects mixing is generated by utilizing magnetostrictive or piezoelectric materials. | 04-16-2009 |
20090127203 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING MARINE GROWTH ON A SURFACE - The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for treating of marine growth on the surface, such as the holes of boats and ships. | 05-21-2009 |
20090127204 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT OF BIOMASSES WITH PERMANENT MAGNETS - A device for the treatment of biomass, including: a biomass cavity; a first magnet arrangement having at least one first permanent magnet; and a second magnet arrangement having at least one second permanent magnet; all first permanent magnets of the first magnet arrangement being situated on the outer periphery of the cavity, with their north poles oriented toward the cavity and their south poles oriented away from the cavity; and all second permanent magnets of the second magnet arrangement being situated on the outer periphery of the cavity with their south poles oriented toward the cavity and their north poles oriented away from the cavity; so that the flux lines from a north pole of a first permanent magnet to a south pole of at least one second permanent magnet run in the cavity, the first and second magnet arrangement each comprise a plurality of first or, second permanent magnets. | 05-21-2009 |
20090152203 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TREATING RADIOACTIVE WASTE WATER - A method and apparatus for treating radioactive waste water containing contaminating ions, colloids and suspended solids having like (usually negative) charges preventing their precipitation. An electric current is passed through the waste water in an EC assembly to cause electro-coagulation of the contaminants and anodes of this assembly are made of a metal that dissolves to provide cations for neutralizing the negative charges and forming precipitates containing neutralized contaminants. Precipitates are then separated from waste water by an electro-magnetic or other filtering unit. The water pH and conductivity may be adjusted before the EC assembly and additives may be introduced into its effluent for enlargement of precipitate particles, improvement of filtration, improvement of dewaterability, and/or enhancement of magnetism. | 06-18-2009 |
20090159533 | MAGNETIC CARRIER COMPRISING ENZYME FOR INHIBITING BIOFILM FORMATION IMMOBILIZED THEREON, AND MEMBRANE BIOREACTOR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INHIBITING BIOFILM FORMATION USING THE SAME - A technique for inhibiting biofouling caused by biofilms grown on a material surface of a water system where microorganisms exist such as the membrane surface of a membrane bioreactor (MBR) for advanced wastewater treatment is disclosed. Specifically, a magnetic carrier comprising an enzyme for quenching quorum sensing that inhibits biofilm formation, a membrane bioreactor system that can be stably operated without inactivation and loss of enzymes and a method for inhibiting biofilm formation are described. | 06-25-2009 |
20090206039 | Device and method for the elimination of magnetic particles from a liquid - Device for the separation of magnetic particles from a liquid, comprising a first vessel ( | 08-20-2009 |
20090230062 | SEPARATION METHOD - The invention provides a method for the separation of solids from a semi-solid viscous mass, the method comprising treating a solids-containing semi-solid viscous mass in an apparatus comprising a separating member incorporating a substantially flat solid surface and a supporting member, wherein the separating member is adapted to selectively impart directional momentum to the solids, thereby facilitating separation of the solids from the semi-solid viscous mass. Preferably the separating member comprises a substantially flat solid surface adapted for vibrational motion, the vibrational motion causing the solids material to be displaced from the remainder of the semi-solid viscous mass. | 09-17-2009 |
20090250401 | Integrated bio-digestion facility - Methods and systems for processing organic waste material are provided. These methods and systems include integrating an anaerobic bio-digester and nutrient recovery module with a bio-production facility, which can locally provide feedstock for the bio-production facility, and can locally provide organic material for the anaerobic bio-digester. Methods and systems for integrating an anaerobic bio-digester with a gas cleaner are also provided, which can recover nutrients while cleaning the biogas produced by the anaerobic bio-digester. | 10-08-2009 |
20090266768 | Molecular arrangement magnetic treatment apparatus and method - A molecular arrangement magnetic treatment apparatus and method includes an apparatus including a material passageway configured for having material flow therethrough. At least one pair of magnets are provided oriented such that material in the material passageway passes through a magnetic field effect produced by the at least one pair of magnets, where the at least one pair of magnets is oriented such that a north pole of a first magnet of the at least one pair of magnets is adjacent a south pole of a second magnet of the at least one pair of magnets and a south pole of the first magnet is adjacent a north pole of the second magnet, where the poles of the first magnet provide a first resultant magnetic field and the poles of the second magnet provide a second resultant magnetic field, where the first and second resultant magnetic fields jointly define the magnetic field effect and where the first and second magnets are each movable such that relative alignment of the first magnet with respect to the second magnet is dictated by interaction of the first and second resultant magnetic fields. | 10-29-2009 |
20090272694 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SEPARATION MAGNETIC PARTICLES FROM A SOLUTION - A biological sample processing apparatus and method of use thereof. The biological sample processing apparatus includes a rod-shaped magnet having a north pole, a south pole, a length and a width, and a plunger covering the magnet. The north pole and the south pole of the rod-shaped magnet are substantially orthogonal to the length of the rod-shaped magnet. The apparatus separates magnetic particles from a solution containing, for example, a biological sample. | 11-05-2009 |
20090277843 | POLYMER COMPOSITE, WATER-TREATMENT METHOD USING THE SAME AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SAME - A polymer composite is provided for a water treatment. The polymer composite with excellent workability is capable of adsorbing impurities in water, being rapidly separated from the water using magnetic forces. The polymer composite includes secondary aggregates. The secondary aggregates are formed of clumped particles, the particles being magnetic particles covered with a polymer. The polymer composite has porous structures suitable for adsorbing underwater impurities. | 11-12-2009 |
20090294371 | Molecular arrangement magnetic treatment apparatus and method - A molecular arrangement magnetic treatment apparatus and method includes an apparatus including a material passageway configured for having material flow therethrough and at least one pair of magnets oriented such that material in the material passageway passes through a magnetic field effect produced by the at least one pair of magnets. Further, each magnet of the at least one pair of magnets is allowed to move independent of each other such that the magnetic field effect at least partially influences relative placement of each magnet of the at least one pair of magnets. | 12-03-2009 |
20090308814 | Magnetic Purification of a Sample - Methods for separating magnetic nanoparticles are provided. In certain embodiments, a method is provided for separating magnetic nanoparticles comprising: providing a sample comprising a plurality of magnetic nanoparticles; passing the sample through a first magnetic field; at least partially isolating nanoparticles of the first nanoparticle size desired; altering the strength of the first magnetic field to produce a second magnetic field; and at least partially isolating nanoparticles of the second nanoparticle size desired. | 12-17-2009 |
20090321363 | FUNCTIONAL PARTICLES AND WATER TREATMENT METHOD EMPLOYING THE SAME - The present invention provides functional particles capable of effectively adsorbing impurities in water treatment. The particles can be rapidly separated by use of magnetic force, and hence are excellent in workability. They are magnetic particles having surfaces modified with amphipathic groups loaded thereon. The amphipathic group comprises an ammonium or carboxylate group as a hydrophilic moiety and a hydrocarbon group as a hydrophobic moiety. The hydrophobic moiety has a function of adsorbing the impurities, and the hydrophilic moiety has a function of dispersing the particles stably in water. | 12-31-2009 |
20100006509 | MAGNETIC SEPARATION APPARATUS - A magnetic separation device ( | 01-14-2010 |
20100012591 | METHOD FOR FORMING A HIGH-GRADIENT MAGNETIC FIELD AND A SUBSTANCE SEPARATION DEVICE BASED THEREON - The invention relates to a magnetic separation device and is used for separating paramagnetic substances from diamagnetic substances, the paramagnetic substances according to the paramagnetic susceptibility thereof and the diamagnetic substances according to the diamagnetic susceptibility thereof. Said invention can be used for electronics, metallurgy and chemistry, for separating biological objects and for removing heavy metals and organic impurities from water, etc. The inventive device is based on a magnetic system of an open domain structure type and is embodied in the form of two substantially rectangular constant magnets ( | 01-21-2010 |
20100059448 | MAGNETIC PARTICLES FOR WATER PURIFICATION AND WATER TREATMENT METHOD EMPLOYING THE SAME - The present invention provides a water treatment composition capable of effectively adsorbing pollutants in water treatment. The composition can be rapidly separated by use of magnetic force, and hence is excellent in workability. The composition comprises magnetic particles for water purification, and is suitably used in water treatment for removing oils and the like in water. The magnetic particles are prepared by subjecting magnetic powder to surface treatment with a particular organometallic compound. The organometallic compound comprises a metal atom connected to an alkoxy group and an amphipathic organic group. | 03-11-2010 |
20100059449 | Carbon Coated Magnetic Nanoparticles and Their Use in Separation Processes - The invention relates to a process for separating a dispersed phase from a continuous phase comprising the steps of i) contacting said phases with an effective amount of nanoparticles; ii) applying a magnetic field gradient to the obtained system; iii) separating the obtained phases wherein said nanoparticles are of the core shell type, said core consists of a metal or alloy having soft magnetic properties and said shell contains a graphene layers which are optionally functionalized; to new nanoparticles and method of manufacturing such nanoparticles. | 03-11-2010 |
20100065504 | Novel filtration method for refining and chemical industries - A novel design of filters for removing iron rust particulates and other polymeric sludge from refinery and chemical process streams that are paramagnetic in nature is provided. The performance of these filters is greatly enhanced by the presence of the magnetic field induced by magnets. Basically, the filter comprises a high-pressure vessel with means to support the plurality of magnets in the form of bars or plates that are encased in stainless steel tubes or columns. Filters with various configurations are disclosed for accommodating the removal of contaminants from the process streams of different industries, with high efficiency for contaminants removal, simple construction, low operational and maintenance costs, and low hazardous operation. | 03-18-2010 |
20100072141 | METHOD FOR CONDITIONING FLUIDS UTILIZING A MAGNETIC FLUID PROCESSOR - The invention is a process that utilizes a device or processor that includes an elongated housing comprising a core enclosed by a magnetic component in combination with an electrical return path, which affects the electrons within fluids, thereby separating, for example, metals and organic or inorganic materials from fluids, in order to achieve desired fluid composition and properties. | 03-25-2010 |
20100102003 | Method and apparatus for preventing scale deposits and removing contaminants from fluid columns - A method and apparatus provide fluid treatment at a plurality of distinct points utilizing magnetic energy concentrated in a plurality of distinct areas along a fluid flow path and at least one region of pulsed fluid treatment within a fluid treatment chamber. The instant invention prevents the formation and accumulation of contaminants within conduits and on equipment utilized in the transportation, delivery and processing of fluid columns. It may also be utilized to accelerate the separation of oil and water and increase the efficiency of oil/water separation equipment. | 04-29-2010 |
20100102004 | Method and apparatus for preventing scale deposits and removing contaminants from fluid columns - A method and apparatus provide pulsed fluid treatment at a plurality of distinct points utilizing pulsed magnetic energy concentrated in a plurality of distinct areas along a fluid flow path. The instant invention prevents the formation and accumulation of contaminants within conduits and on equipment utilized in the transportation, delivery and processing of fluid columns. It may also be utilized to accelerate the separation of oil and water and increase the efficiency of oil/water separation equipment. | 04-29-2010 |
20100155336 | PIPELINE FILTER - A pipeline filter includes: a pipeline mounting structure for mounting the pipeline filter in a pipeline, a screen support connected to the mounting structure and formed for releasably securing a screen filter to the pipeline filter and a magnetic filter support through which a magnetic filtering device is securable to the mounting structure. | 06-24-2010 |
20100163493 | Method and Device Employing Centrifugal Force - The present invention includes a container and a method of separating one or more components of interest bound to magnetic particles using centrifugal forces. | 07-01-2010 |
20100200511 | Apparatus and method for continuous separation of magnetic particles from non-magnetic fluids - An apparatus and method for continuous separation of magnetic particles from non-magnetic fluids including particular rods, magnetic fields and flow arrangements. | 08-12-2010 |
20100213136 | APPARATUS FOR MOVING MAGNETIC PARTICLES - The invention provides an apparatus for moving magnetic particles in a liquid medium, a system comprising an apparatus, a method for moving magnetic particles and a method for moving and for fixing the magnetic particles. The apparatus comprises a first magnetic means generating a first magnetic field, the apparatus further comprising a second magnetic means generating a second magnetic field, the first magnetic field having a first main axis, the second magnetic field having a second main axis, wherein the first and second main axes are inclined relative to each other by an acute angle of inclination. | 08-26-2010 |
20100230362 | FLUID PURIFICATION - A fluid purification system and method thereof, the system comprising a plurality of components serially coupled and in fluid communication. A pipe or conduit introduces a fluid into the system and communicates with a charging device that removes surface charge(s) from the fluid. The fluid is then transferred to a heater for raising the temperature of the fluid and providing the conditions for precipitating mineral material that generally causes build-up and/or corrosion within such a system. The fluid is then carried to a tank or tanks for precipitation of the mineral material. The resulting supernate and precipitate are transferred to a separator and further separated, with the precipitate withdrawn and the filtered fluid transferred for additional filtering downstream. | 09-16-2010 |
20100243574 | SEPARATOR COLUMN, SEPARATOR SYSTEM, METHOD OF FRACTIONATING MAGNETIC PARTICLES, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SEPARATOR COLUMN AND USE OF A SEPARATOR COLUMN - A separator system with a separator column and a method of fractionating magnetic particles, preferably using field-flow fractionation is proposed, which allows for more effective fractionation of magnetic particles with respect to their dynamic magnetic response in a wide frequency and amplitude range of an applied magnetic field, in particular relevant for magnetic particle imaging (MPI). | 09-30-2010 |
20100252507 | Magnetic Bead Retention Apparatus and Method - An apparatus for retaining magnetic particles in self-assembled magnetic particle structures in a liquid flow, comprises a micro-channel ( | 10-07-2010 |
20100264089 | Method and apparatus for providing magnetic fluid treatment with programmable electrical energy - A method and apparatus provide fluid treatment utilizing an electrical power supply providing at least one distinct programmable output of electrical energy wherein one or more of the voltage, current, repetition rate, amplitude or wavelength of the programmable output establish at least one distinct electrical signal generating concentrated magnetic in a plurality of distinct areas. | 10-21-2010 |
20100264090 | MAGNETISING PORTION FOR A MAGNETIC SEPARATION DEVICE - The present disclosure relates to a magnetising portion for providing a high-gradient magnetic field in a magnetic separation device. The magnetising portion comprises at least one magnetic assembly. The at least one magnetic assembly comprises: a plurality of magnets whereby each magnet has a north pole, south pole and a magnet axis extending between the north and south poles, and the plurality of magnets are arranged one above the other in a direction at least substantially perpendicular to the axis of each magnet in such a manner that the north and south poles of adjacent magnets are arranged alternately and a space is provide between adjacent magnets; and at least one non-magnetic spacing means arranged in the space between adjacent magnets. The present disclosure also relates to magnetic separation devices comprising at least one of the said magnetising portions and to a method of isolating magnetically labelled particles using the magnetic separation devices. | 10-21-2010 |
20100282685 | MAGNETIC MIXER - A device facilitating mixing of a fluid containing magnetic or magnetizable particles, including a support for a container for the fluid and particles, a first magnet adjacent one side of the support, a second magnet adjacent the other side, and a drive for moving the second magnet between a first position near the container top and a second position near the container bottom. The first magnet is supported in a third position on the one side near the container bottom. A related tray and method for mixing magnetic particles are also disclosed. | 11-11-2010 |
20100288705 | ROD ASSEMBLY AND A METHOD FOR THE EXTRACTION OF MAGNETIZABLE PARTICLES FROM SOLUTIONS - A rod assembly for the extraction of magnetizable particles from solutions is described. The rod assembly includes at least one guide element. A rod element is insertable into the at least one guide element and moveable in a direction substantially parallel to the at least one guide element. A magnet element is moveable to a distal magnet element position; wherein the distal magnet element position is located on a distal end section of the at least one guide element; wherein the at least one guide element includes an opening at a distal end. A method for the extraction of magnetizable particles from solutions is also described, as well as a magnet element for the extraction of magnetizable particles from solutions. | 11-18-2010 |
20100300978 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WASHING AND ISOLATING MAGNETIC PARTICLES IN A CONTINOUS FLUID FLOW - A device for washing and isolating magnetic particles from a continuous fluid flow in at least one fluidic channel having an inlet at one end and an outlet at another end, said device comprising at least one magnetic source carrier arranged proximate to the at least one fluidic channel. The at least one magnetic source carrier is moveable between a first position and a second position. The at least one magnetic source carrier comprises at least one first magnetic source, wherein a movement of the at least one magnetic source carrier to the first position places the at least one first magnetic source at a first spatial location along the at least one fluidic channel such that said at least one first magnetic source generates a maxima magnetic field at said first spatial location that attracts the magnetic particles from the continuous fluid flow and assembles said magnetic particles at said first spatial location. A movement of the at least one magnetic source carrier to the second position places the at least one first magnetic source distal from the first spatial location such that said magnetic field at said first spatial location is at a minima and the magnetic particles disperse from said first spatial location. | 12-02-2010 |
20100307981 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT OF LIQUIDS WITH MAGNETIC PARTICLES - The present invention relates to a device and a method for treating liquids with magnetic particles, wherein at least one further central element which ensures collection and homogenization of the particles is additionally provided. | 12-09-2010 |
20100307982 | MAGNETIC SEPARATION OF SUBSTANCES ON THE BASIS OF THE DIFFERENT SURFACE CHARGES THEREOF - The present invention relates to a process for separating at least one first material from a mixture comprising this at least one first material and at least one second material, which comprises the steps:
| 12-09-2010 |
20100307983 | USE OF MAGNETIC CARBON COMPOSITES FROM RENEWABLE RESOURCE MATERIALS FOR OIL SPILL CLEAN UP AND RECOVERY - A method for separating a liquid hydrocarbon material from a body of water. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of mixing a plurality of magnetic carbon-metal nanocomposites with a liquid hydrocarbon material dispersed in a body of water to allow the plurality of magnetic carbon-metal nanocomposites each to be adhered by an amount of the liquid hydrocarbon material to form a mixture, applying a magnetic force to the mixture to attract the plurality of magnetic carbon-metal nanocomposites each adhered by an amount of the liquid hydrocarbon material, and removing said plurality of magnetic carbon-metal nanocomposites each adhered by an amount of the liquid hydrocarbon material from said body of water while maintaining the applied magnetic force, wherein the plurality of magnetic carbon-metal nanocomposites is formed by subjecting one or more metal lignosulfonates or metal salts to microwave radiation, in presence of lignin/derivatives either in presence of alkali or a microwave absorbing material. | 12-09-2010 |
20110017674 | Using Magnets or Electromagnets to Move Sewage Sludge - In some domestic and industrial sewage treatment strategies, a powder of magnetized material is added to an aeration chamber, and aeration is conducted. The mixture is then sent to a sedimentation chamber, and solid-liquid separation is conducted. A portion of the precipitated sludge is returned to the aeration chamber as return sludge and reused. Sedimented sludge is highly concentrated, due to the density of the magnetized material. Traditionally, the settled sludge is removed from the sedimentation tank by slowly scraping the biomass towards a central hopper. The traditional sludge scraping mechanism is large, bulky and difficult to maintain. Magnets or electromagnets will be used to move the biomass to a predetermined destination for removal, thus eliminating the need for the bulky scraper mechanism. | 01-27-2011 |
20110017675 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DENSITY SEPARATOR FOR DRILLING FLUID - The present invention discloses a system for separating minerals in drilling fluid based primarily on density. The separator creates and maintains a slurry with a controllable density for separating minerals from drill cuttings. The density if controlled through the use of an electrode array. The separator comprises a primary separation chamber containing the dense shiny, and a multiple number of secondary separation chambers used to separate cuttings from the drilling fluid. The invention also contains inlet hardware allowing the mixed mineral suspension to enter the first separation chamber, and hardware allowing the three outlet (separated) streams to exit the device. One of the three outlet streams carries the minerals that have a density greater than the user selectable density set point, while the second carries the minerals that have a density less than the density set point, and the third carries clean drilling fluid. | 01-27-2011 |
20110056889 | Refuse processing method - This method of processing refuse including organic and non-organic materials is noteworthy in that it comprises the steps of: | 03-10-2011 |
20110100923 | PARTICLE SEPARATOR - A method and apparatus ( | 05-05-2011 |
20110120954 | SELECTIVE MATERIALS SEPARATION USING MODIFIED MAGNETIC PARTICLES - The present invention relates to a process of the invention for separating at least one first material from a mixture comprising this at least one first material and at least one second material, which comprises the steps:
| 05-26-2011 |
20110127222 | TRAPPING MAGNETIC CELL SORTING SYSTEM - A system for sorting and trapping magnetic target species includes a microfluidic trapping chamber designed to receive and then temporarily hold magnetic particles in place within the module. An external magnetic source moves relatives to the fluid chamber as the magnetic particles flow the device in the fluidic medium. The magnetic particles flowing into the module are trapped there while the other sample components (non-magnetic) continuously flow through and out of the station, thereby separating and concentrating the species captured on the magnetic particles. The magnetic particles and/or their payloads may be released and separately collected at an outlet after the sample passes through the trapping module. | 06-02-2011 |
20110139721 | MAGNETIC SEPARATION APPARATUS AND MAGNETIC SEPARATION METHOD, AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT APPARATUS AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT METHOD - A magnetic separation apparatus, comprising: a separation tank to which wastewater containing flocculated magnetic flocs is supplied; a disk-shaped or a drum-shaped separator that adsorbs the magnetic flocs with magnetic force while being rotated, the separator being arranged in the separation tank; and a collection device that collects the magnetic flocs adsorbed by the separator, wherein the improvement comprises that a rotational direction of the separator in the wastewater in the separation tank is set to be the same as a flow direction of the wastewater flowing in the separation tank as well as a lower portion of the separator being under the wastewater in the separation tank. | 06-16-2011 |
20110139722 | PIPELINE MAGNETIC SEPARATOR SYSTEM - A system, apparatus and method for magnetically separating a fluid flow passing through a pipeline are provided. A magnetic separator assembly having a plurality of elongate magnetic members is provided. Each magnetic member can have a first end and a second end. A cleaner plate can be provided that can move along the magnetic members. After the magnetic separator assembly is used to collect magnetic particles from a fluid flow in a pipeline, the magnetic separator assembly can be cleaned by sliding the cleaning plate along the magnetic members. | 06-16-2011 |
20110163039 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING FERROMAGNETIC PARTICLES FROM A SUSPENSION - A device for separating ferromagnetic particles from a suspension has a tubular reactor having at least one magnet, a suspension being able to flow through the reactor. The reactor ( | 07-07-2011 |
20110168639 | WASTEWATER TREATMENT METHOD AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT APPARATUS - A wastewater treatment method in which magnetic flocs are formed by adding to wastewater an inorganic flocculant, magnetic particles, and a high molecular polymer as a polymeric flocculant, and the magnetic flocs are collected with magnetic force to thereby obtain treated water having the magnetic flocs removed from the wastewater, wherein the improvement comprises that
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20110186523 | Method and Apparatus for Removing Metallic Matter From an Oil Well Circulating Completion Fluid Stream - A method and apparatus for removing metallic material from a circulating well fluid stream provides a treatment vessel that is divided into first and second sections. Each of the sections includes a magnetic field that can be in the form of one or more magnets. In one embodiment, multiple magnets are provided in each of the sections. Manifolds attach to an influent and to an effluent of the treatment vessel. Each manifold enables selective transfer of fluid to either of the selected sections. Similarly, discharge of circulating fluid can be from either of the sections via a discharge manifold. The treatment vessel enables continuous treatment by valving fluid flow so that only one section need be used at a time in order that the other section could be serviced for removing collected metallic material from the magnetic field or from the magnets. | 08-04-2011 |
20110186524 | Porous Ferro- or Ferrimagnetic Glass Particles for Isolating Molecules - Porous, ferro- or ferrimagnetic, glass particles are described that selectively bind molecules of interest, especially nucleic acid molecules; under appropriate conditions. Methods of preparing the porous, ferro- or ferrimagnetic, glass particles and their use for identifying or separating molecules of interest are also described. Kits comprising the porous, ferro- or ferrimagnetic, glass particles are also provided. | 08-04-2011 |
20110198293 | MAGNETIC SEPARATING DEVICE - The disclosure relates to a magnetic separating device for isolating magnetically labelled particles from a non-magnetic medium comprising a body portion ( | 08-18-2011 |
20110198294 | Apparatus To Extract Magnetic Particles From Suspensions - A system for concentrating magnetic particles suspended in a fluid comprising a vessel for containing said fluid having an inner base surface that slopes downwards towards a collection region, the collection region including a retrieval well for collecting magnetic particles; a magnet assembly for positioning under and in proximity with the vessel for attracting magnetic particles to the bottom surface of the vessel, said magnet assembly providing a relatively larger magnetic flux density at a peripheral region thereof; means for laterally traversing the magnet assembly relative to the vessel between a first position whereby the magnet is generally centered under the vessel and a second position whereby the peripheral portion of the magnet is positioned under the well of the vessel; and agitation means for agitating said vessel to facilitate movement of the magnetic particles to the well, where the concentrated particles can be easily removed. The system facilitates analysis of relatively large volume samples. | 08-18-2011 |
20110203997 | MAGNETIC SEPARATION SYSTEM COMPRISING FLEXIBLE MAGNETIC PINS - A magnetic separation plate for use in methods employing magnetic particles, said magnetic separation plate comprising a support plate and magnetic pins in a predetermined geometrical arrangement, said magnetic pins having a fastening portion, an intermediate portion and a separation portion and being fastened to said support plate at their fastening portion, wherein said magnetic pins are individually displaceable at their separation portion. The invention further provides a method for the separation of magnetic particles using the separation plate. | 08-25-2011 |
20110220580 | DEVICE FOR SEPARATING FERROMAGNETIC PARTICLES FROM A SUSPENSION - A device for separating ferromagnetic particles from a suspension has a reactor ( | 09-15-2011 |
20110247984 | MAGNETIC SEPARATION DEVICE - A magnetic separation device comprising a magnetic base and a retention mechanism, as well as a method of evacuating liquid from a well plate containing liquid and magnetic particles, are disclosed. In specific embodiments, the retention mechanism comprises one or more wire clips. In certain embodiments, the magnetic base comprises apertures configured to receive the wire clips. The retention mechanism can be configured to secure a well plate to the magnetic base so that a user may evacuate liquid from a well plate containing liquid and magnetic particles. In certain embodiments, the method comprises inverting the magnetic separation device and well plate. In particular embodiments, the method comprises rapidly and forcefully inverting magnetic separation device and well plate. | 10-13-2011 |
20110278231 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING MIXTURE - The processing method for a mixture according to the present invention is a method for processing a mixture having first particles made of a magnetic material or a nonmagnetic material and second particles made of a magnetic material or a nonmagnetic material wherein the second particles are mixed in a fluid medium containing the first particles, and comprises a dispersion step of dispersing aggregates of the first particles and the second particles present in the mixture, and a magnetic separation step of providing the first particles and second particles with a magnetic force a of different magnitudes by applying a magnetic field to the mixture in parallel with or after the dispersion step, thereby separating the first particles and the second particles from each other. | 11-17-2011 |
20110290736 | Water treatment - A method and device for removing scaling from the interior of a conduit used in a heat transfer device, the method comprising the steps of diverting a portion of the fluid from the conduit, passing the diverted portion through a filter, passing the filtered portion through a magnetic field, and reintroducing the fluid into the conduit. The method of the present invention can also be used with chillers to control bacterial growth therein. | 12-01-2011 |
20110309026 | ELECTROMAGNETIC BOOM AND ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP APPLICATION FOR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH MAGNETIZABLE OIL - A method and system for efficient oil spill cleanup are disclosed. Inserting magnetic filings in the oil magnetizes the spilled oil. An electromagnetic boom associated with an oil spill cleanup apparatus are used to create a magnetic field proximate to the electromagnetic boom. The magnetic field draws the magnetized oil toward the boom. The magnetic field is periodically switched on and off to create a pumping effect and draws the magnetized oil to a collection apparatus. The electromagnetic boom is directed through the effected environment using a thruster on the distal end of the boom. | 12-22-2011 |
20110315635 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONCENTRATING AND DETECTING MAGNETICALLY MARKED CELLS IN LAMINARLY FLOWING MEDIA - The embodiments relate to a device and to a method for concentrating and detecting cells in flowing media, in particular magnetically marked cells in complex media such as blood. For this purpose, at least one magnet is used, said magnet being coupled to at least one magnetoresistance. | 12-29-2011 |
20120000857 | CU-MO SEPARATION - The present invention relates to a process for separating at least one first material from a mixture comprising this at least one first material, at least one second material and at least one third material, which comprises at least the following steps:
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20120080384 | Method and apparatus for a parallel bypass filtration system for internal combustion engines and similar systems - The present invention teaches a method and apparatus to quickly and inexpensively implement advanced filtration to engines and systems using spin-on oil filter by using a system adapter sandwiched between the spin-on oil filter and the engine block affixed by a nipple adapter. The system adapter has the ability to make quick hydraulic connection to the inlet and outlet of a bypass grade or advanced filter, where oil is super cleaned, without modifications to the engine as is the paradigm by traditional bypass filtration systems and without removing any lubricant from the engine or system that the present invention is connected to, as is the paradigm of traditional bypass filtering systems. A differential pressure between said inlet and outlet side of the advanced filter is complemented by a Venturi effect made possible by the special architecture of the nipple adapter as oil rushes through the nipple adapter to the lubricating galleries of an engine or system, further aided by the kinetic energy of the lubricant passing through the system adapter. These effects are supplemented by a controlled system that can increase said differential pressure by a spring biased diaphragm or stopper or though a plurality of solenoid biased plunger control system to ensure bypass filtration flow during loaded conditions. When connected to the normally provided stud for the spin-on oil filter in an engine or system, the net effect of interest to the present invention is that by simply placing the adapter at the point of connection of the spin-on oil filter, many of the necessary plumbing associated with the traditional bypass filter installation is obviated, as is the energy and labor intensive process of seeking for a pressure point and a return of the oil. Where the benefits of fine filtration are available to the general public due to its easy and quick installation, size, functionality, eliminated plumbing and reduced labor requirements. The system includes accessories to alarm for no flow condition, plugged filters, heat exchangers, oil condition sensor, booster pumping, prelubrication, oil evacuation, oil additive makeup, parallel connection of coolers and other apparatus, among others. | 04-05-2012 |
20120097615 | Method and Apparatus for De-Oiling Magnetic Solid Waste - Disclosed are a method and apparatus for treating oil-containing particulates such as mill sludge comprising applying a treatment solution to a particulate feed stream to form a treated slurry, applying a mechanical disrupter to the treated slurry to reduce an average particulate size, applying a magnetic separator to the treated slurry to form a ferrous slurry, and applying a thermal separator to the ferrous slurry to extract a hydrocarbon portion and produce a ferrous product stream. This basic method and the associated apparatus may be modified in a number of ways including, for example, applying a sizing operation to the oil-containing particulates to remove larger particles from the particulate feed stream, condensing a volume of the hydrocarbon portion or using magnetic separators of varying strength to provide ferrous slurries of varying ferrous content. | 04-26-2012 |
20120103913 | METHOD FOR REMOVING METALLIC IONS FROM CONTAMINATED WATER BY SORPTION ONTO MAGNETIC PARTICLES COATED WITH LIGANDS - A magnetic ligand particle is provided that includes a metal-binding organic ligand attached to a magnetic particle. In some embodiments, the magnetic ligand particle does not include a polymer layer, a metal layer or a metalloid layer in contact with the magnetic particle and/or the ligand. The organic ligand can be EDTA in some embodiments. Methods of using the magnetic ligand particle to remove metal contaminants from a liquid or slurry are also provided. | 05-03-2012 |
20120118830 | METHOD FOR CONDITIONING FLUIDS UTILIZING A MAGNETIC FLUID PROCESSOR - The invention is a process that utilizes a device or processor that includes an elongated housing comprising a core enclosed by a magnetic component in combination with an electrical return path, which affects the electrons within fluids, thereby separating, for example, metals and organic or inorganic materials from fluids, in order to achieve desired fluid composition and properties. | 05-17-2012 |
20120125858 | METHOD FOR SEPARATING MAGNETISABLE PARTICLES FROM A SUSPENSION AND ASSOCIATED DEVICE - In a method for separating magnetizable particles from a suspension, the suspension is passed through a cylinder-symmetrical separator wherein the substance streams are separated by at least one tubular separation screen. The separator separates the substance stream into a concentrate as well as a so-called tailing and the control of the separation rate of the concentrate and tailing is carried out solely by controlling the flow rate. To this end, at least one separation screen ( | 05-24-2012 |
20120132592 | IMMOBILIZATION OF NANO- AND MICRO-SIZED PARTICLES - What is presented is an innovative design of a chemical reactor for catalytic breakdown of halogenated hydrocarbons, the body of which acts as a specialized electromagnet capable of immobilizing and retaining very large quantities of non-magnetized ferro-dia- or para-magnetic material-containing nano, micro-, or milli-particles within it's reactor volume despite high-velocity flow of any liquid through said reactor. This is accomplished without any pre-treatment to the nanoparticles, without the use of adhesive of any sort, electroplating, electrolytic action, nano-structured nanocages, membrane or other impregnation, or any other mechanical or chemical means | 05-31-2012 |
20120132593 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAGNETIC SEPARATION OF BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS - A magnetic separator comprising a separation chamber is provided. The separation chamber comprises a having an inlet and at least one outlet opposite the inlet in a downstream direction, and a magnetic source operatively coupled to the separation chamber. The magnetic source comprises a plurality of magnets that can be selectively turned off and on to create a dynamic magnetic field in the separation chamber. | 05-31-2012 |
20120138539 | Method and Apparatus For Extraction of Hydrocarbons From a Body of Water Using Recovery Particle Binding - The extraction of hydrocarbons or other contaminates from a body of water or fluids is accomplished by distributing recovery particles with an affinity for hydrocarbons (or an affinity specifically designed for the contaminate of concern) into the contaminated body of fluids, allowing for adherence between the particle and the contaminate, and subsequent removal of the contaminate/recovery particle matrix by use of a magnet or other mechanical or electromechanical or electrochemical means to subsequently attract the contaminate/recovery particle matrix to a fixed point, removing them from the body of fluids (obtaining high volumetric removal efficiency) and providing equipment to separate the contaminate/recovery particle matrix from the equipment preparing the equipment for reuse and subsequently separating the contaminate from the recovery particle for reuse of the particle if desired and eventual disposition of the contaminate. | 06-07-2012 |
20120145641 | Method and Apparatus for removing senescent cells - A major type of unwanted cells that accumulate in aging are anergic cytotoxic T-cells. These cells often have virus-specific T-cell receptors, as well as other surface markers that distinguish them from their youthful counterparts, and are thought to play a major role in the decline of the immune system with age. Here we disclose the use of magnetic cell separation methods and apparatuses to remove senescent T-cells defined by the surface markers CD8+, KLRG1+ and CD8+, CD28−. We disclose how these markers are used to remove anergic T-cells from the blood of aged C57BL/6 mice, resulting in lasting rejuvenation of their immunological marker profile. Using antibodies with magnetic microparticles linked to their Fc domains, we first developed a method to use magnets to filter out the unwanted cells from the blood, and later constructed a device that does this automatically. | 06-14-2012 |
20120152848 | MAGNETIC IN-LINE PURIFICATION OF FLUID - Methods for in-line purification of surfactant from a first fluid, such as a microemulsion are disclosed. Magnetic particles coated with surfactant molecules may be used to bind surfactants from a fluid. A magnetic field may be used to separate the bound materials from the fluid. | 06-21-2012 |
20120175312 | MAGNETIC FILTRATION APPARATUS - A magnetic filtration apparatus to separate ferrous contaminant material from a working fluid. The separation apparatus has a housing that is divided into a plurality of filtration chambers, each chamber having an elongate magnetic core to generate a magnetic field to entrap the contaminant material as it flows through the filter body. A fluid communication passageway is provided between the first and second chambers and is positioned such that the fluid exposure to the magnetic fields is maximised. | 07-12-2012 |
20120211428 | MAGNETIC COLLOID PETROLEUM OIL SPILL CLEAN-UP OF OCEAN SURFACE, DEPTH, AND SHORE REGIONS - Method for oil removal. The method includes adding a magnetizable material, with or without appropriately selected surfactants, of order micron (having no net magnetization) or nanometer size to magnetize the oil or water phase by either making a ferrofluid, magnetorheological fluid, a magnetic Pickering emulsion (oil in water or water in oil emulsion), or any other process to magnetize either oil or water phases. The magnetized fluid is separated from the non-magnetic phase using novel or existing magnetic separation techniques or by permanent magnets or electromagnets thereby separating oil and water phases. The magnetized particles are separated from the magnetized phase using novel or existing magnetic separation techniques to recover and reuse the particles. The two magnetic separation steps can be repeated to further increase recovery efficiency of the liquid phases and the magnetizable particles reused in this continuous process. | 08-23-2012 |
20120211429 | MAGNETIC DISCHARGE OUT OF BOTTLE CLEANING MACHINES - Device for separating ferritic impurities, such as crown caps, out of bottle cleaning machines, including a circulating band screen for the filtration of rinsing water, wherein the band screen is provided with one or more magnetic units. | 08-23-2012 |
20120217204 | MAGNETIC IN-LINE PURIFICATION OF FLUID - Methods for in-line purification of surfactant from a first fluid, such as a microemulsion are disclosed. Magnetic particles coated with surfactant molecules may be used to bind surfactants from a fluid. A magnetic field may be used to separate the bound materials from the fluid. | 08-30-2012 |
20120228231 | Novel Filtration Method for Refining and Chemical Industries - A novel design of filters for removing iron rust particulates and other polymeric sludge from refinery and chemical process streams that are paramagnetic in nature is provided. The performance of these filters is greatly enhanced by the presence of the magnetic field induced by magnets. Basically, the filter comprises a high-pressure vessel with means to support the plurality of magnets in the form of bars or plates that are encased in stainless steel tubes or columns. Filters with various configurations are disclosed for accommodating the removal of contaminants from the process streams of different industries, with high efficiency for contaminants removal, simple construction, low operational and maintenance costs, and low hazardous operation. | 09-13-2012 |
20120234767 | COPPER RECOVERY APPARATUS AND COPPER RECOVERY METHOD - According to one embodiment, a copper recovery apparatus includes a precipitation tank configured to precipitate copper hydroxide grains in water, a filter aid supplyer, a mixing tank configured to mix the filter aid with a water to produce a suspension, a separator provided with a filter, a line configured to supply the suspension to the separator, thereby forming a precoat layer formed of the filter aid on the filter, a separation tank configured to receive the detached matter of the precoat layer discharged together with the detaching water from the separator to magnetically separate copper hydroxide grains and filter aid, a line configure to discharge and recover the detaching water from the separation tank, and a line configured to return the separated filter aid to the filter aid supplyer from the separation tank. | 09-20-2012 |
20120234768 | RESIN COMPOSITE, FILTER AID FOR WATER TREATMENT, PRECOAT MATERIAL FOR WATER TREATMENT, AND WATER TREATMENT METHOD - According to one embodiment, a magnetic material coated resin includes an aggregate obtainable by aggregation of primary particles includes magnetic particles of which surfaces are coated with a polymer. The primary particles have an average diameter D | 09-20-2012 |
20120255913 | MAGNETIC SEPARATION UNIT, MAGNETIC SEPARATION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING MAGNETIC SUBSTANCE IN BIO-SAMPLES - A magnetic separation unit is provided, including a first member made of non-magnetic materials comprising a trench extending within the first member and a second member made of magnetic materials including a protrusion portion protruding over a surface of the second member, wherein the first member connects the second member such that the trench functions as a fluid channel formed between the first and second members, and the protrusion portion of the second member is contained by the trench of the first member. | 10-11-2012 |
20120261348 | APPARATUS FOR EXTRACTING BIOMATERIAL AND METHOD OF EXTRACTING BIOMATERIAL USING THE APPARATUS - An apparatus for extracting biomaterials includes: a container body; a capturing unit which is formed on a side of the container body to receive a sample mixed with magnetic beads and flow the received sample mixed with the magnetic beads into the container body; and a magnet disposed outside the capturing unit which captures at an inner wall of the capturing unit the magnetic beads from the sample mixed with the magnetic beads while the sample mixed with the magnetic beads is flown into the container body. | 10-18-2012 |
20120261349 | WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A water treatment device and methods of treating water such as cooling tower water, swimming pool water, and hot tub or spa water, are described. The water treatment device utilizes ultraviolet radiation, a magnetic field, and ozone fortified air to treat the water, typically resulting in reduced microbial contamination and reduced alkalinity in cooling tower water. Cooling tower water may consequently be run at higher cycles of concentration while reducing or eliminating deposition of minerals on cooling tower components. Swimming pool water and hot tub water treated with the water treatment device typically requires less chlorine, and chlorine levels are typically more stable than without the device. | 10-18-2012 |
20120267312 | Method and apparatus for preventing scale deposits and removing contaminants from fluid columns - A method and apparatus provide fluid treatment at a plurality of distinct points utilizing magnetic energy concentrated in a plurality of distinct areas along a fluid flow path and at least one region of pulsed fluid treatment within a fluid treatment chamber. The instant invention prevents the formation and accumulation of contaminants within conduits and on equipment utilized in the transportation, delivery and processing of fluid columns. It may also be utilized to accelerate the separation of oil and water and increase the efficiency of oil/water separation equipment. | 10-25-2012 |
20120267313 | Method and apparatus for preventing scale deposits and removing contaminants from fluid columns - A method and apparatus provide pulsed fluid treatment at a plurality of distinct points utilizing pulsed magnetic energy concentrated in a plurality of distinct areas along a fluid flow path. The instant invention prevents the formation and accumulation of contaminants within conduits and on equipment utilized in the transportation, delivery and processing of fluid columns. It may also be utilized to accelerate the separation of oil and water and increase the efficiency of oil/water separation equipment. | 10-25-2012 |
20120267314 | GRAVITY POWERED LIQUID PURIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A non-pressurized or low pressure, gravity flow system and method for filtering, purifying or otherwise removing contaminants from water to create potable water is disclosed. The filters of the disclosure may be used in non-pressurized, low pressure, gravity flow, pour through or manually pressurized devices and may comprise a membrane having a metallic material, such as a nanoalumina fiber material, grafted onto microglass structural fibers. | 10-25-2012 |
20120273428 | Method and apparatus for preventing scale deposits and removing contaminants from fluid columns - A method and apparatus of fluid treatment for a plurality of fluids with a first and a second non-magnetically conductive fluid flow conduit sleeved within at least one segment of magnetically conductive conduit providing a plurality of distinct areas of concentrated magnetic energy. The instant invention prevents the formation and accumulation of contaminants within conduits and on equipment utilized in the transportation, delivery and processing of fluid columns. It may also be utilized to accelerate the separation of oil and water and increase the efficiency of oil/water separation equipment. | 11-01-2012 |
20120273429 | METHOD FOR SEPARATING GRINDING OIL FROM GRINDING SLURRY; SEPARATING STATION FOR CARRYING OUT SAID METHOD AND PLANT ACCORDING TO SAID METHOD - The invention relates to a plant for separating grinding slurry originating from grinding machines into metal chips and grinding oil. According to the invention, a carrier bowl ( | 11-01-2012 |
20120305491 | MAGNETIC NANOCOMPOSITE MATERIAL AND PROCESSES FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to magnetic nanocomposite materials, and processes for the production thereof. In particular, the present disclosure relates to nanocomposites comprising magnetic nanoparticles surrounded by a polymer, which is bonded to a biodegradable polymer. | 12-06-2012 |
20130026104 | MAGNETIC SEPARATION DEVICE AND METHODS - A method and apparatus for separating a non-magnetic material from magnetic material is provided. A magnetic separation device includes at least one magnetic element for producing a magnetic field. The magnetic separation device further includes a first support portion including a threaded opening that threadingly receives a threaded portion of a container to fixedly attach the container to the first support portion in an aligned orientation with respect to the magnetic element. The threaded opening retains the container in the aligned orientation when inverting the magnetic separation device. | 01-31-2013 |
20130037489 | Method and Apparatus for Separation of Impurities from Liquid by Upflow Granular Media Filters - The present invention is a gravity continuously operating filtration system for separating impurities from liquids. The liquid flows upward through a bed of filter media in a vessel and filtered liquid (filtrate) is collected above the top of the bed. Dirtied filter media are withdrawn from the bottom of the vessel and returned to the vessel from the top. The dirtied filter media are first conveyed to a separation device by which the bulk of solids are separated from the filter media. The reject liquid from the separation device is discharged as waste. The filter media are then cleaned in a spiral wash path and are then returned back to the system. The described cleaning process is far more effective than other similar filtration systems. Majority of essential components are located outside of the vessel and are convenient to access for maintenance and inspection. | 02-14-2013 |
20130037490 | APPARATUS FOR CONTINUAL MAGNETISATION OF A SLURRY - An apparatus for inducing magnetism in a flowstream of an at least partially magnetisable particulate feed material suspended in a liquid, in use to condition the flowstream to enhance the subsequent separation process, the apparatus including: a treatment chamber having an inlet and an outlet through which the flowstream respectively enters and exits the chamber; and a magnetic source within the treatment chamber, said magnetic source substantially continuously immersed in and activated with respect to the flowstream. | 02-14-2013 |
20130043191 | AUTOMATIC BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE PURIFICATION APPARATUS EQUIPPED WITH MAGNETIC FILED APPLYING PART, METHOD OF EXTRACTING TARGET SUBSTANCE FROM BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE, AND PROTEIN EXPRESSION AND PURIFICATION METHOD - Disclosed is an automatic purification apparatus for isolating target substances from multiple biological samples, and more particularly to an automatic biological sample purification apparatus equipped with a magnetic field applying part, in which the magnetic field applying part for purifying biological samples and a heating part are integrally formed with each other so as to be movable up and down. | 02-21-2013 |
20130056421 | MAGNETIC RESIN SEPARATOR - The invention provides a system and process for separating residual magnetic resin from a liquid stream by passing the stream through or over permanent magnets located within the stream wherein the process also includes a means for releasing any resin retained by the permanent magnets and capturing the released resin. | 03-07-2013 |
20130082003 | Water Extraction Using a Directional Solvent - Purified water can be obtained via a continuous or semi-continuous process by mixing a liquid composition (e.g., sea water or produced frac water) including water with a directional solvent to selectively dissolve water from the liquid composition into the directional solvent. The concentrated remainder of the liquid composition (e.g., brine) is removed, and the water is precipitated from the directional solvent and removed in a purified form. The solvent is then reused as the process is repeated in a continuous or semi-continuous operation. | 04-04-2013 |
20130087504 | WATER TREATMENT DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE - A water treatment device and methods of treating water such as cooling tower water, agricultural water, water used in the production of oil and/or gas, swimming pool water, and hot tub or spa water, are described. The water treatment device utilizes ultraviolet radiation, a magnetic field, and ozone fortified air to treat the water, typically resulting in reduced microbial contamination and reduced alkalinity in cooling tower water. Cooling tower water may consequently be run at higher cycles of concentration while reducing or eliminating deposition of minerals on cooling tower components. Swimming pool water and hot tub water treated with the water treatment device typically requires less chlorine, and chlorine levels are typically more stable than without the device. | 04-11-2013 |
20130087505 | Travelling Field Reactor and Method for Separating Magnetizable Particles From a Liquid - A travelling field reactor and a method for separating magnetizable particles from a liquid using said travelling field reactor are disclosed. The travelling field reactor may include a tubular reactor, the outer circumference of which is provided with at least one magnet for producing a travelling field and through the interior of which the liquid flows. A displacement element may be located in the interior of the tubular reactor, said element admitting a liquid into the interior of the tubular reactor, which mixes with the liquid flowing in the reactor. | 04-11-2013 |
20130087506 | Assembly and Method for Separating Magnetisable Particles From a Liquid - An assembly for separating magnetisable particles from a liquid may include a tubular reactor through which the liquid can flow and which includes a first region with at least one permanent magnet and a second region with at least one electromagnet. The first and the second region are arranged one behind the other along a longitudinal axis of the tubular reactor. | 04-11-2013 |
20130126436 | STIRRING APPARATUS - A stirring apparatus and a method of separating magnetic beads from a sample including the magnetic beads are provided. The stirring apparatus includes at least one rotational body having a hollow formed therein; a driving unit which moves upward and downward and rotates the at least one rotational body; a cap which is combined with the rotational body, extends in a vertical direction, and has an internal space connected to the hollow of the rotational body; and a magnetic force application unit which moves upward and downward to be inserted into or taken out of the internal space of the cap via the hollow of the rotational body. | 05-23-2013 |
20130126437 | Nanotube Separation Methods - A nanotube separation method includes depositing a tag on a nanotube in a nanotube mixture. The nanotube has a defect and the tag deposits at the defect where a deposition rate is greater than on another nanotube in the mixture lacking the defect. The method includes removing the tagged nanotube from the mixture by using the tag. As one option, the tag may contain a ferromagnetic material and the removing may include applying a magnetic field. As another option, the tag may contain an ionic material and the removing may include applying an electric field. As a further option, the tag may contain an atom having an atomic mass greater than the atomic mass of carbon and the removing may include applying a centrifugal force to the nanotube mixture. Any two or more of the indicated removal techniques may be combined. | 05-23-2013 |
20130140240 | MAGNETIC MICRO- OR NANOPARTICLE ASSISTED FLUID SEPARATION - A fluid separation system including a fluid mixture including a first fluid component dispersed in a second fluid component. A plurality of micro- or nanoparticles is operatively arranged in the fluid mixture to stabilize the fluid mixture by adhering to interfaces of the first fluid component. A magnetic element is operatively arranged for forming a magnetic field through the fluid mixture. The micro- or nanoparticles are magnetically responsive to the magnetic field for urging the first fluid component in a direction defined by the magnetic field. A method of separating fluids is also included. | 06-06-2013 |
20130140241 | Magnetic Fluid Manipulators and Methods for Their Use - Device and methods for use of these devices to manipulate substantially non-magnetic particles dispersed inside a magnetic fluid by employing a changeable pattern of local magnetic field maxima and minima are provided. | 06-06-2013 |
20130146544 | Process and Apparatus for Online Rejuvenation of Contaminated Sulfolane Solvent - A continuous online process for rejuvenating whole stream contaminated lean sulfolane in an extraction system is provided. A rejuvenator is installed in the solvent: circulation loop to remove the contaminants continuously to keep the solvent clean, effective and less corrosive. The rejuvenator includes a high pressure vessel with a removable cover and a round rack with vertical stainless steel tubes fitted in the high pressure vessel. A magnetic bar is placed in each stainless steel tube. A screen cylinder is installed outside the ring of stainless steel tubes. As the contaminated sulfolane is passed through the rejuvenator, the rejuvenator picks up contaminants. The rejuvenator can be dissembled to remove the contaminants periodically. The rejuvenator is simple in construction, reliable in operation, and low in operation and maintenance costs. With this rejuvenator, the extraction system operates at high efficiency and high capacity without the dreaded corrosion. | 06-13-2013 |
20130161262 | PROCESS FOR SINGLE SYSTEM ELECTROCOAGULATION, MAGNETIC, CAVITATION AND FLOCCULATION (EMC/F) TREATMENT OF WATER AND WASTEWATER - The current invention provides a novel process for the treatment and reclamation of drilling frac flowback and produced wastewater from the drilling industry. The wastewater is delivered to the EMC/F System from a frac tank or other reservoir. The wastewater is pumped into the system and is treated sequentially by passing through a mechanical hydrocavitation unit, an electromagnetic unit, an electrocoagulation unit and/or a hydrocyclone and a flocculation-sedimentation tank. Polishing of the final effluent is accomplished by passing the water through a mixed media tank. | 06-27-2013 |
20130200003 | In-Line Single Outlet Filter with Automatic Clogged Filter Element Bypass - An in-line filter is disclosed for filtering fluid flowing through a hydraulic system, particularly an automotive hydraulic system. The filter has a magnetic base with a central opening at its outlet and a seat with a central opening at its inlet. The base and the seat are joined by a cylindrical filter element made of a magnetically susceptible mesh screen material. A spring within the filter element biases a ball against the central opening of the seat normally sealing off the opening and forcing fluid to flow through the filter element to be filtered. If the mesh screen becomes clogged, backpressure forces the ball away from the seat against the bias of the spring to allow fluid to bypass the filter element and flow directly through the filter. Ferrous debris within the fluid flow continues to be captured by attraction to the magnetic base and the magnetized filter element. | 08-08-2013 |
20130206701 | METHOD OF TRANSPORTING MAGNETIC PARTICLES - A method of transporting magnetic particles enables magnetic particles to be transported between a plurality of microfluidic chambers which are connected to one another via a fluidic connection on a radially inner side, and are fluidically separated from one another on a radially outer side. Magnetic forces and centrifugal forces are exploited to transport magnetic particles from one chamber to another across phase boundaries. | 08-15-2013 |
20130240455 | Magnetic Filter for Refining and Chemical Industries - A magnetic filter employs a magnetic core assembly that incorporates a plurality of exchangeable holder sleeves, each enclosing permanent magnets. Neither the sleeves nor magnetic bars are mechanically fixed to the filter housing. The magnet bars and holder sleeves are individually accessible. The number of holder sleeves in the magnetic core assembly is flexible. The magnetic filter in equipped with a screen that partially encloses the elongated holder sleeves to treat streams that contain degradation sludge, iron containing particles or flakes, and non-magnetic polymeric materials. In operation, a feed stream initially contacts the magnetic core assembly where paramagnetic contaminants become deposited onto the exterior surface of the holder sleeves under direct influence of strong magnetic field generated by the magnet bars. The mesh screen cylinder subsequently captures non-magnetic and weakly magnetic contaminants of a certain size before the cleaned stream exits the magnetic filter. | 09-19-2013 |
20130240456 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR LABEL-FREE SEPARATION OF MATERIAL USING MAGNETIC FIELD - Devices and methods for label-free separation of material. A fluid-filled settling chamber is used for settling material by gravity. A fluid mixture comprising a target material and at least one non-target material is introduced into the settling chamber, where the target material has a paramagnetic property. A magnetic field is applied to the settling chamber sufficient to impede gravitational settling of the target material and not affect gravitational settling of the non-target material, in order to separate the target material from the non-target material. | 09-19-2013 |
20130248453 | METHOD AND EQUIPMENT FOR CONCENTRATION OF PARTICLES IN A LIQUID - A device concentrating particles in a liquid. The device includes a magnet facing a side wall of a receptacle, free to move vertically to progressively reduce volume facing it, in which magnetic balls carrying the particles of interest accumulate, so as to concentrate these particles. | 09-26-2013 |
20130256233 | Device for Separating Ferromagnetic Particles From a Suspension - A device for separating ferromagnetic particles from a suspension may include a tubular reactor through which the suspension can flow and which has an inlet and an outlet, and a means for generating a magnetic field along an inner reactor wall, and a displacement body arranged in the interior of the reactor. Means for generating a magnetic field are provided on the displacement body, on an outer wall of the displacement body. | 10-03-2013 |
20130277313 | Method and Apparatus for Preventing Scale Deposits and Removing Contaminants from Fluid Columns - A method and apparatus of fluid treatment for a plurality of fluids with a first and a second non-magnetically conductive fluid flow conduit sleeved within at least one segment of magnetically conductive conduit providing a plurality of distinct areas of concentrated magnetic energy. The instant invention prevents the formation and accumulation of contaminants within conduits and on equipment utilized in the transportation, delivery and processing of fluid columns. It may also be utilized to accelerate the separation of oil and water and increase the efficiency of oil/water separation equipment. | 10-24-2013 |
20130277314 | MAGNETIC EXTRACTANTS, METHOD OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - A water treatment composition capable of effectively adsorbing pollutants from water is described. The composition includes magnetic extractants, which comprise magnetite nanoparticles containing functional groups. The composition is used to remove from water and aqueous streams oils and other contaminants. A process for removing contaminants from water and apparatus used in the process are also described. | 10-24-2013 |
20130284676 | APPARATUS FOR SELF-EXTRACTING CELLS USING MAGNETIC FIELD AND METHOD FOR SELF-EXTRACTING CELLS USING THE SAME - Disclosed is an apparatus for self-extracting a cell using a magnetic field. The apparatus for self-extracting the cell using the magnetic field according to the present invention includes a flow path casing including an upper substrate and a lower substrate having a magnetic property combined with each other, and a fluid path formed to fluidize a cell solution therein; a separation portion disposed on the fluid path and provided with a separation channel selectively passing only an effective cell that is a separation target in the cell included in the cell solution therethrough; and a magnetic field control portion forming the magnetic field in the flow path portion to separate the cell blocking the separation channel from the separation channel. | 10-31-2013 |
20130292339 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEPARATION OF OIL AND WATER USING HYDROPHOBIC AND HYDROPHILIC FUNCTIONAL SOLID PARTICLES - An oil/water emulsion is mixed with functional solid particles to agglomerate oil droplets and/or water droplets having functional solid particles and the functional solid particles are hydrophobicized for the agglomeration of oil droplets or are hydrophilicized for the agglomeration of water droplets. This enables oil and water to be separated from an oil/water emulsion under gravitational forces. | 11-07-2013 |
20130306566 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR SEPARATING PARTICLES - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for devices, methods for separating particles, and the like. | 11-21-2013 |
20130306567 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF WATER SYSTEMS - A water treatment system for producing a sodium hypochlorite solution to control bacteria levels in well water containing: a pH adjuster; a container containing solid calcium hypochlorite for producing a calcium hypochlorite solution; and a container containing solid sodium carbonate for producing the sodium hypochlorite solution and a method of controlling bacteria levels in well water by using intermittent injections of a sodium hypochlorite solution with alternating pH values. | 11-21-2013 |
20140027383 | APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUS SEPARATION OF MAGNETIC CONSTITUENTS AND CLEANING OF MAGNETIC FRACTION - The present invention relates to an apparatus for the separation of magnetic constituents from a dispersion comprising these magnetic constituents and nonmagnetic constituents, comprising at least one loop-like canal ( | 01-30-2014 |
20140076818 | Method and apparatus for magnetic activation of water based solutions and materials - A device for crystalline-enhanced magnetic activation of water and aqueous materials includes a target material container, a crystalline material, an optional conductive metal layer, and a magnet, whereby a target material can be activated by the magnetic field, which radiates through the crystalline material and the conductive metal layer. A method for magnetic activation includes exposing a target material to a magnetic field, while heating the target material, then subsequently cooling the target material to an ambient temperature, and finally actively cooling the target material. Also disclosed is a method to replicate a natural water source, comprising analyzing a natural water source, adding minerals to pure water, heating the re-mineralized pure water, cooling the target material water, while the target material water is exposed to a crystalline-enhanced magnetic field. | 03-20-2014 |
20140076819 | Magnetically Separable Synthetic Nanoparticles for Water Treatment - New multifunctional synthetic nanoparticles are adapted for water treatment, with environmentally-functional layers, optional capping layers, and synthetic antiferromagnetic cores. With high surface-to-volume ratio, these nanoparticles are very efficient in water treatment, including but not restricted to water disinfection, photo-catalytic degradation, contaminant adsorption, etc., in the context of drinking water or waste water treatment. Meanwhile, their magnetic cores are highly magnetically responsive and can be separated by 99% within 10 min using simply a permanent magnet. Moreover, once some non-degradable chemicals (like perfluorinated compounds) are absorbed to the particle surface, these chemicals can be further degraded by introducing hyperthermia or eddy current heating. These particles can be redispersed after the external magnetic field is removed, and can therefore be used in a regenerative treatment process, substantially reducing the cost while eliminating contaminated byproducts. | 03-20-2014 |
20140083948 | MAGNETIC PARTICLE SCAVENGING DEVICE AND METHOD - The present invention is directed to a device for removing magnetic particles from a liquid, the device comprising at least one container for holding a liquid containing magnetic particles; and at least one magnetic column for placing into the at least one container, wherein when the liquid comes into contact with the at least one magnetic column, the magnetic particles are attracted towards, and bind to, the at least one magnetic column such that when the liquid is separated from the at least one magnetic column, the magnetic particles are removed from the liquid. | 03-27-2014 |
20140102988 | USE OF MAGNETIC CARBON COMPOSITES FROM RENEWABLE RESOURCE MATERIALS FOR OIL SPILL CLEAN UP AND RECOVERY - A method of separating a liquid hydrocarbon material from a body of water, includes: (a) mixing magnetic carbon-metal nanocomposites with a liquid hydrocarbon material dispersed in a body of water to allow the magnetic carbon-metal nanocomposites each to be adhered by the liquid hydrocarbon material to form a mixture; (b) applying a magnetic force to the mixture to attract the magnetic carbon-metal nanocomposites each adhered by the liquid hydrocarbon material; and (c) removing the body of water from the magnetic carbon-metal nanocomposites each adhered by the liquid hydrocarbon material while maintaining the applied magnetic force. The magnetic carbon-metal nanocomposites is formed by subjecting one or more metal lignosulfonates or metal salts to microwave radiation, in presence of lignin/derivatives either in presence of alkali or a microwave absorbing material, for a period of time effective to allow the carbon-metal nanocomposites to be formed. | 04-17-2014 |
20140124449 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLEARING CHIPS FROM A MAGNETIC CHIP COLLECTOR - A chip collector body is provided including a coupled base and elongate member. The base and elongate member have a substantially hollow interior extending from a first end to a second end, so as to form a shell. A collector element is positioned within the hollow interior. The collector element has a magnetic element positioned adjacent the second end and a flange positioned near the first end. The collector element is configured to move between a first position and a second position to selectively demagnetize the chip collector body. An axial biasing member is positioned between the flange of the collector element and a rigid surface. The axial biasing member is configured to bias the collector element into the first position. | 05-08-2014 |
20140124450 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SEPARATING FIRST SUBSTANCE FROM FLOWABLE PRIMARY SUBSTANCE FLOW, AND CONTROL UNIT - A first substance is separated from a flowable primary substance flow by mixing and precipitation in a separating device. The mixing binds the first substance and at least one magnetic carrier particle to each other. In the precipitation, the carrier particles contained in the primary substance flow, including the bound first substance, are separated by magnetic forces into a residual primary substance flow depleted of the first substance and a secondary substance flow enriched with the first substance. By varying a parameter which influences the magnetic forces in a predetermined manner during the precipitation, the content of the first substance in the secondary substance flow and/or in the residual primary substance flow is influenced. Based on the change of the content of the first substance caused by the variation due to the predetermined variation, at least one parameter of the separation method is set. | 05-08-2014 |
20140131282 | MAGNETIC PARTICLE CONTROL SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR CONTROLLING MAGNETIC PARTICLE USING THEREOF - The invention relates a magnetic particle control system positioning a magnetic particle (or magnetic particles) at a specific area, and more particular, to a magnetic particle control system including at least two magnets apart from each other, wherein a magnetic particle is positioned at a specific area between the at least two magnets by a repulsive force between the magnets. According to the exemplary embodiment of the invention, the magnetic particle can be consistently positioned at a wanted area by the at least two magnets with the same poles facing each other. Accordingly, the magnetic particle can be effectively controlled by arbitrarily adjusting the position of the magnets. | 05-15-2014 |
20140166583 | PROCESS FOR TREATING ACID MINE DRAINAGE - A stream of acid mine discharge is treated by mixing an alkaline aqueous solution of sodium borohydride to form a precipitate which is separated from the stream. | 06-19-2014 |
20140166584 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING MAGNETIC PARTICLES - The invention relates to a method and device for separating magnetic particles, for separating magnetic particles from a sample housed in an inner space ( | 06-19-2014 |
20140175019 | ROTATING MAGNETIC ACTUATOR - Magnetic actuators comprising at least one linear subarray are presented. Systems comprising such magnetic actuators and methods for using such magnetic actuators to isolate magnetic particles in a fluid are also presented. Magnetic actuators comprising at least four uniform magnets are also presented, as are systems comprising such magnetic actuators and methods for using such magnetic actuators to isolate magnetic particles in a fluid. | 06-26-2014 |
20140183139 | SIZE SEPARATING DEVICE FOR CARBON NANOTUBE AGGLOMERATE USING MAGNETIC FIELD, AND SEPARATING AND OBTAINING METHOD OF DISPERSED CARBON NANOTUBE USING THE SAME - A size sorting device for carbon nanotube agglomerate and a method for separating and collecting dispersed carbon nanotubes using the size sorting device are provided. The size sorting device and method for separation and collection may use a magnetic field for separating and collecting dispersed carbon nanotubes. | 07-03-2014 |
20140190894 | Device And Method Incorporating A Slideable Lid For Extracting A Targeted Fraction From A Sample - A device and a method for isolating a target from a biological sample are provided. The target is bound to solid phase substrate to form target bound solid phase substrate. The device includes a lower plate with an upper surface having a plurality of regions. The biological sample is receivable on a first of the regions. An upper plate has a lower surface directed to the upper surface of the lower plate. A force is positioned adjacent the upper plate and attracts the target bound solid phase substrate toward the lower surface of the upper plate. At least one of the upper plate and the lower plate is movable from a first position wherein the target bound solid phase substrate in the biological sample are drawn to the lower surface of the upper plate and a second position wherein the target bound solid phase substrate are isolated from the biological sample. | 07-10-2014 |
20140202960 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEPARATION OF MIXTURE - Provided are a mixture separation method and a separation apparatus in which processes are performed efficiently in a short time compared to conventional methods with a low load on the apparatus configuration compared to conventional methods. The present invention is a mixture separation method or a mixture separation apparatus for separating, by applying a gradient magnetic field to a paramagnetic supporting liquid containing a mixture of first particles and second particles, the mixture by particle type. A magnetic susceptibility of the first particles is lower than a magnetic susceptibility of the supporting liquid, and a magnetic susceptibility of the second particles is higher than the magnetic susceptibility of the supporting liquid. A gradient magnetic field is applied to the supporting liquid in the separation tank ( | 07-24-2014 |
20140209543 | Method and Apparatus for Removing Metal Cuttings from an Oil Well Drilling Mud Stream - An improved method and apparatus for removing metal cuttings from an oil well drilling mud stream provides a magnetic body or “ditch magnet” having end plates that extend radially and circumferentially from the magnetic body, the plates being positioned at end portions of the magnetic body. A third plate in the form of a wiper is used to dislodge metal cuttings and other metallic material from the magnetic body after the magnetic body has accumulated such metallic parts. One of the end plates can be removable to facilitate a complete scraping or wiping of the metallic parts from the metallic body by the wiper plate. | 07-31-2014 |
20140231358 | MAGNETIC SEPARATOR, METHOD FOR OPERATION THEREOF AND USE THEREOF - A magnetic separator separates magnetic and/or magnetisable particles from a fluid with a rotatable drum, at least one magnet arrangement arranged in an interior of the drum and a separation zone through which the fluid can be conducted. The separation zone is formed by an interspace between the drum and a fluid conduction arrangement. It is possible to modify at least locally a distance between the drum and the fluid conduction arrangement and/or a width of the separation zone during the operation of the magnetic separator. A measuring apparatus captures at least one fluid parameter of the fluid. The distance and/or the width can be modified dependent on the at least one fluid parameter. A method operates such a magnetic separator. | 08-21-2014 |
20140251917 | Method for the treatment of multiple sclerosis - The present invention relates to a treatment of multiple sclerosis, and includes the extracorporeal treatment of one or more body fluids, such as, for example blood, cerebral-spinal fluid, or lymphatic fluid. A treatment is applied to the extracorporeal body fluid where the treatment targets at least one target multiple sclerosis antigen in the body fluid. The treatment can include creating an antibody-antigen moiety and then removing antibody-antigen moiety from the body fluid before returning the body fluid to a patient. | 09-11-2014 |
20140263077 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR APPLYING MAGNETIC FIELDS TO FLUID FLOWS - Devices and methods are provided for in-line water treatment using strong magnetic fields to influence corrosion, separate toxins, suppress bacteria and bio-fouling, as well as inhibit or greatly reduce mineral scaling due to fluid flow in or around equipment components. For example, a device is provided for applying a magnetic field to a portion of tubing through which a fluid flow, such as water, is conveyed. The device includes a number of links joined together via detachable pivoting connections, such that links may be removed and/or links may be added, thereby allowing a diameter of the device to be adjusted so as to accommodate larger or smaller piping, as necessary, for retrofitting applications. The use of magnetic treatment of fluids such as water may allow extended cycles of operation with higher concentration of mineral salts without the use of chemical scaling suppressants. | 09-18-2014 |
20140284282 | IN-LINE MAGNETIC PARTICLE FILTER - A magnetic particle filter for a hydraulic control line is disclosed. A filter array is positioned to surround a portion of the hydraulic control line and includes alternating magnets and spacers having different interior diameters forming a ribbed interior surface. The corners between the spacers and magnets trap particles, magnetic and non-magnetic, thus removing them from the hydraulic control line. | 09-25-2014 |
20140305874 | LIQUID PURIFICATION USING MAGNETIC NANOPARTICLES - Disclosed are magnetic nanoparticles and methods of using magnetic nanoparticles for selectively removing biologics, small molecules, analytes, ions, or other molecules of interest from liquids. | 10-16-2014 |
20140305875 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DRILLING FLUID DENSITY SEPARATOR USING MAGNETS - An apparatus is disclosed for separating minerals in drilling fluid based primarily on density. The separator creates and maintains a slurry with a controllable density for separating minerals from drill cuttings. The density is controlled through the use of an electric coil and magnets to create a magnetic field or electrode array. The separator comprises a primary separation chamber containing the dense slurry, and a multiple number of secondary separation chambers used to separate cuttings from the drilling fluid. The invention also contains inlet hardware allowing the mixed mineral suspension to enter the first separation chamber, and hardware allowing the three outlet (separated) streams to exit the device. One of the three outlet streams carries the minerals that have a density greater than the user selectable density set point, while the second carries the minerals that have a density less than the density set point, and the third carries clean drilling fluid. | 10-16-2014 |
20140311987 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING SCALE DEPOSITS AND REMOVING CONTAMINANTS FROM FLUID COLUMNS - A method for providing fluid treatment at a plurality of distinct points utilizing magnetic energy concentrated in a plurality of distinct areas along a fluid flow path. The instant invention prevents the formation and accumulation of contaminants within conduits and on equipment utilized in the transportation, delivery and processing of fluid columns. It may also be utilized to accelerate the separation of oil and water and increase the efficiency of oil/water separation equipment. | 10-23-2014 |
20140319062 | PROCESS FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF MAGNETICALLY RECOVERABLE, HIGH SURFACE AREA CARBON-FE3O4 NANO-COMPOSITE USING METAL ORGANIC FRAMEWORK (MOF) - The present invention discloses magnetically recoverable, high surface area carbon-Fe | 10-30-2014 |
20140367339 | MAGNETIC FLUID PARTICULATE SEPARATOR APPARATUS - An apparatus and method for removing solids and particulates from fluid by magnetic separation. First and second spaced rotatable drums move a closed loop belt. A portion of the belt is disposed in contact with the fluid flowing through a fluid passage disposed adjacent to a circumferential portion of the first rotatable drum where solids and particulates in the fluid are attracted to the belt by magnetic attraction from a magnetic source within the first rotatable drum. A wiper scrapes the solids deposited on the belt. | 12-18-2014 |
20140367340 | MAGNETIC PARTICLE SEPARATOR FOR THERMAL SYSTEMS - A magnetic particle separator ( | 12-18-2014 |
20140367341 | COAGULANT, COAGULATION METHOD, AND WATER TREATMENT APPARATUS - In order to rapidly remove an organic acid dissolved in contaminated water, a coagulant capable of forming a floc with the organic acid in the contaminated water is configured to include an iron oxide bearing an inorganic acid on surface thereof, and an aqueous solution of an acidic-group-containing polymer. Upon removal of the organic acid as a floc from the contaminated water using the coagulant, the iron oxide bearing an inorganic acid on surface is initially added to the contaminated water, and then the aqueous solution of the acidic-group-containing polymer is added to precipitate a floc, and the floc is magnetically separated. A water treatment apparatus enabling removal of an organic substance from contaminated water is provided with a mechanism for stirring the contaminated water, a mechanism for adding an iron oxide bearing an inorganic salt on surface to the contaminated water, a mechanism for adding an aqueous solution of an acidic-group-containing polymer to form a floc, and a mechanism for magnetically separating the formed floc. | 12-18-2014 |
20140374359 | MAGNETIC SEPARATION COMBINED WITH DYNAMIC SETTLING FOR FISCHER-TROPSCH PROCESSES - A system for separating particulate from a fluid stream having an inlet solids content, the system comprising: a magnetic dynamic settling vessel comprising at least one magnetic field inside the vessel and/or one magnetized component; at least one inlet for introduction of the fluid stream having a starting solids content; at least one exit for a stream comprising a solids content not greater than the inlet solids content; at least one exit for a fluid stream comprising a solids content not less than the inlet solids content; and a vertical feed conduit extending at least 70% of the distance from the at least one fluid inlet to the at least one exit for a fluid stream comprising a solids content not less than the inlet solids content. A method for separating particulate from a fluid stream having an inlet solids content is also provided. | 12-25-2014 |
20150008188 | ELECTROMAGNETIC BOOM AND ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP APPLICATION FOR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH MAGNETIZABLE OIL - A method and system for efficient oil spill cleanup are disclosed. Inserting magnetic filings in the oil magnetizes the spilled oil. An electromagnetic boom associated with an oil spill cleanup apparatus are used to create a magnetic field proximate to the electromagnetic boom. The magnetic field draws the magnetized oil toward the boom. The magnetic field is periodically switched on and off to create a pumping effect and draws the magnetized oil to a collection apparatus. The electromagnetic boom is directed through the effected environment using a thruster on the distal end of the boom. | 01-08-2015 |
20150041399 | Ferrous Nanoparticle Oil Extraction - Ferrous Nanoparticle Oil Extraction is the process of introducing ferrous nanoparticles coated in an oleophilic surfactant into oil reservoirs and implementing a magnetic force within the oil to supplement the traditional suctioning forces to extract oil. The nanoparticles, once in the oil, are allowed to disperse by Brownian motion and bind to the oil particles. The oil-nanoparticle solution is then magnetized and drawn out of the well. The magnetic force, originating at the mouth of the extraction pipe, supplements the traditional suctioning forces. Once collected, the oil-nanoparticle solution is passed through a high gradient magnetic separator, separating the oil from the nanoparticles. The nanoparticles are ready for reuse in the process of ferrous nanoparticle oil extraction. | 02-12-2015 |
20150041400 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DIRECT CAPTURE OF ORGANIC MATERIALS FROM PROCESS STREAMS - A particulate magnetic nanostructured solid sorbent (MNSS) material is described herein. The particles of the MNSS comprise a plurality of tethered nanoparticles. The nanoparticles are tethered together by substantially linear hydrocarbon chains, a poly(alkylene oxide) chains, or a combination thereof connecting the nanoparticles in a three-dimensional elastic network with the nanoparticles as junctions of the network having junction functionality of about 2.1 to about 6. The surfaces of at least some of the nanoparticles comprise a polymerized siloxane bearing at least one sorption-aiding substituent selected from a hydrophilic group and a lipophilic group. The plurality of nanoparticles is made up of superparamagnetic nanoparticles or a combination of superparamagnetic and non-magnetic nanoparticles. The individual superparamagnetic nanoparticles comprise a passivating metal oxide coating around a core comprising at least one nanocrystalline metal or alloy having ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic properties. | 02-12-2015 |
20150041401 | Method and Apparatus for Removing Metallic Matter from an Oil Well Circulating Completion Fluid Stream - A method and apparatus for removing metallic material from a circulating well fluid stream provides a treatment vessel that is divided into first and second sections. Each of the sections includes a magnetic field that can be in the form of one or more magnets. In one embodiment, multiple magnets are provided in each of the sections. Manifolds attach to an influent and to an effluent of the treatment vessel. Each manifold enables selective transfer of fluid to either of the selected sections. Similarly, discharge of circulating fluid can be from either of the sections via a discharge manifold. The treatment vessel enables continuous treatment by valving fluid flow so that only one section need be used at a time in order that the other section could be serviced for removing collected metallic material from the magnetic field or from the magnets. | 02-12-2015 |
20150076073 | PROCESS FOR SINGLE SYSTEM ELECTROCOAGULATION, MAGNETIC, CAVITATION AND FLOCCULATION (EMC/F) TREATMENT OF WATER AND WASTEWATER - The current invention provides a novel process for the treatment and reclamation of drilling frac flowback and produced wastewater from the drilling industry. The wastewater is delivered to the EMC/F System from a frac tank or other reservoir. The wastewater is pumped into the system and is treated sequentially by passing through a mechanical hydrocavitation unit, an electromagnetic unit, an electrocoagulation unit and/or a hydrocyclone and a flocculation-sedimentation tank. Polishing of the final effluent is accomplished by passing the water through a mixed media tank. | 03-19-2015 |
20150083668 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING SCALE DEPOSITS AND REMOVING CONTAMINANTS FROM FLUID COLUMNS - A method providing fluid treatment along a flow path extending through a conduit having a serial coupling of conduit segments including a non-magnetically conductive segment positioned between two non-magnetically conductive segments utilizing magnetic energy concentrated adjacent to the non-magnetically conductive conduit segment and at least one region of pulsed fluid treatment within a treatment vessel. | 03-26-2015 |
20150090664 | Sample Holder with Magnetic Base and Magnetisable Body - This invention relates to a sample holder for isolating magnetically labelled particles from a non-magnetic medium in a plurality of samples. The holder comprises a magnetic base for applying a magnetic force to the magnetically labelled particles and a body which is mountable on the base and demountable therefrom. The body comprises an array of sample holding portions and a magnetisable member which is magnetically urged towards the magnetic base when the body is seated on the base, whereby the body is urged to remain seated on the base. The invention also relates to use of the sample holder to separate magnetic particles from a non-magnetic medium and methods of performing such a separation. | 04-02-2015 |
20150299004 | Method and Apparatus for Treating a Fluid - A method and an apparatus for treating a fluid are disclosed. The apparatus includes a cylindrical chamber of non-magnetic material for holding a volume of fluid to be treated. The fluid contains a quantity of magnetic particles, preferably nanoparticles, having desired properties for treating the fluid. The apparatus includes a magnetic field generator for creating a non-static magnetic field within the chamber, thereby to induce motion in the magnetic particles within the chamber in use. The chamber has an inlet through which fluid to be treated can be introduced, and an outlet through which treated fluid can be removed from the chamber. Sets of windings are disposed concentrically about the chamber and arranged to create a rotating magnetic field within the chamber. Preferably the rotating magnetic field rotates in the opposite sense to swirling rotation of the fluid in the chamber. This enhances contact between the nano-particles and the fluid to be treated. | 10-22-2015 |
20150306519 | METHOD FOR KILLING AND REMOVING MICROORGANISMS AND SCALE USING SEPARATION UNIT EQUIPPED WITH ROTATING MAGNETS - A method to continuously clean a fouled process stream using a magnetic field comprising feeding the fouled process stream, comprising a fouling constituent, to a magnetic separation unit. The magnetic separation unit comprising a separation vessel configured to receive the fouled process stream, a mounted magnet configured to generate the magnetic field operable to reduce a concentration of the fouling constituent. The mounted magnet comprising a magnet motor configured to rotate a shaft, the shaft configured to rotate a magnet, and the magnet configured to generate the magnetic field. A circulation pump fluidly connected to the separation vessel and a sampling point configured to allow removal of a sample. The method further includes measuring the concentration of the fouling constituent in the sample and supplying an effluent stream from the separation vessel to a clean collection vessel. | 10-29-2015 |
20150307379 | METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF BALLAST WATER - A process has been developed to selectively dissociate target molecules into component products compositionally distinct from the target molecule, wherein the bonds of the target molecule do not reform because the components are no longer reactive with each other. Dissociation is affected by treating the target molecule with light at a frequency and intensity, alone or in combination with a catalyst in an amount effective to selectively break bonds within the target molecule. Dissociation does not result in re-association into the target molecule by the reverse process, and does not produce component products which have a change in oxidation number or state incorporated oxygen or other additives because the process does not proceed via a typical reduction-oxidation mechanism. This process can be used for the remediation of water, particularly ballast water. | 10-29-2015 |
20150321199 | Devices and Methods for Removing Ferromagnetic Particles from a Liquid - Devices and methods to remove ferromagnetic particles from a liquid. The device generally includes a container that may include an inlet for the introduction of the liquid and ferromagnetic materials and an outlet from which the cleaned liquid flows from the container. A magnet may be positioned in the container and is configured to attract the ferromagnetic materials. The magnet may be further configured to move and to release the materials into a collection basin. The ferromagnetic material may be removed from the collection basin with the cleaned liquid being moved through the outlet. | 11-12-2015 |
20150328644 | PARTICLE SEPARATION SYSTEM - A particle separator including a rotor disposed inside a housing. The rotor has a plurality of magnetic sections that are arranged with alternating poles. A drive rotates the rotor to generate a changing magnetic field. Magnetic particles and non-magnetic conductive particles are removed from a liquid that flows through the particle separator. The magnetic particles attach to the rotor and the non-magnetic conductive particles are repelled away from the rotor by the changing magnetic field. | 11-19-2015 |
20150343060 | TREATMENT OF CIRCULATING TUMOR CELLS USING AN EXTRACORPOREAL DEVICE - The present invention relates to methods and compositions for eliminating circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in a patient with or without solid tumors. In particular, the ex vivo method utilizes a photodynamic or magnetic targeting moiety that specifically binds to antigens expressed on the cell surface of CTCs. | 12-03-2015 |
20150352561 | Method and Apparatus for Conditioning Fluids - A method of increasing the rate by which a dissimilar material separates in a fluid mixture is disclosed. The method includes the step of passing a first fluid mixture containing at least one polar substance and at least one dissimilar material through a magnetically conductive conduit having magnetic energy directed along the longitudinal axis of the magnetically conductive conduit and extending through at least a portion of the first fluid mixture thereby providing a conditioned fluid medium. The conditioned fluid medium is separated into at least two distinct phases in a separation apparatus downstream of the magnetically conductive conduit, wherein the at least one dissimilar material separates from the conditioned fluid medium at an increased rate as compared to a rate of separation of the at least one dissimilar material from the first fluid mixture. | 12-10-2015 |
20150360232 | EXTRACTION SEPARATION USING MAGNETIC BEADS - A method for purifying a substance in a solution in a simple streamlined process using a magnetic porous particle. For easy small scale purification of a substance, the magnetic porous particle is coated with either a hydrophilic or hydrophobic liquid and transferred into a second liquid containing the substance under conditions which allow said substance to partition into the first liquid within said magnetic porous particle. Finally the magnetic porous particle is removed from said second liquid, wherein the first and second liquid are substantially immiscible and the partition coefficient P of the substance between the first and second liquid is greater than 1. | 12-17-2015 |
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20160030947 | A METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING MAGNETIC MATERIAL FROM A SLURRY - A method and apparatus for separating magnetic material from a slurry is disclosed, the method including the steps of providing a first moving surface, depositing the slurry onto the first moving surface, attracting at least a portion of the magnetic material of the slurry onto the first moving surface by first magnetic means, arranging the first moving surface such that liquid from the slurry is removed due to the portion of the magnetic material being attracted to the moving surface by the first magnetic means to form a magnetic material cake, separating an inner portion of the magnetic material cake from an outer portion of the magnetic material cake, with respect to the first moving surface, such that the inner portion has a lower liquid content than the outer portion. | 02-04-2016 |
20160031731 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONDITIONING FLUIDS - Methods are disclosed including increasing the rate by which a dissimilar material separates in an aqueous-based mixture, comprising passing a first aqueous-based mixture through a magnetically conductive conduit having magnetic energy directed along the longitudinal axis of the magnetically conductive conduit and extending through at least a portion of the first aqueous-based mixture thereby providing a conditioned aqueous-based medium; and separating the conditioned aqueous-based medium into at least two distinct phases in at least one separation apparatus downstream of the magnetically conductive conduit, wherein the at least one dissimilar material separates from water in the conditioned aqueous-based medium at an increased rate as compared to a rate of separation of the at least one dissimilar material from water in the first aqueous-based mixture. | 02-04-2016 |
20160047777 | MULTIPLE LAMINAR FLOW-BASED PARTICLE AND CELLULAR SEPARATION WITH LASER STEERING - The invention provides a method, apparatus and system for separating blood and other types of cellular components, and can be combined with holographic optical trapping manipulation or other forms of optical tweezing. One of the exemplary methods includes providing a first flow having a plurality of blood components; providing a second flow; contacting the first flow with the second flow to provide a first separation region; and differentially sedimenting a first blood cellular component of the plurality of blood components into the second flow while concurrently maintaining a second blood cellular component of the plurality of blood components in the first flow. The second flow having the first blood cellular component is then differentially removed from the first flow having the second blood cellular component. Holographic optical traps may also be utilized in conjunction with the various flows to move selected components from one flow to another, as part of or in addition to a separation stage. | 02-18-2016 |
20160109067 | A METHOD OF TRANSPORTING OIL - The presently claimed invention is related to a method of transporting oil by using a solid particles-stabilized emulsion containing water as continuous phase, oil as a dispersed phase and at least one magnetic solid particle which comprises layered double hydroxide. | 04-21-2016 |
20160121039 | METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OR PREVENTION OF SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS - The disclosure is in the field of molecular immunology, more in particular, in the field of the prevention or treatment of autoimmune diseases, more in particular, systemic sclerosis or scleroderma. The disclosure is based on the observation that SSC patients have an elevated plasma level of CXCL4. This was found to contribute to the pathogenesis of SSc, in particular, fibrosis. When CXCL4 was neutralized in in vitro experiments, the fibrotic effects could be neutralized. This led us to conclude that SSc may be cured by reducing the plasma level of CXCL4. The disclosure, therefore, relates to a method for treatment or prevention of fibrosis in patients with scleroderma, wherein the plasma level of CXCL4 is reduced. | 05-05-2016 |
20160136552 | DEVICE FOR ISOLATING PERIPHERY CIRCULATING TUMOR CELLS OR RARE CELLS, AND METHOD OF ISOLATING PERIPHERY CIRCULATING TUMOR CELLS OR RARE CELLS - A device for isolating periphery circulating tumor cells or rare cells includes a metal filter having depressions that can capture periphery circulating tumor cells or rare cells that are in a body fluid, and pores that are formed at the depressions and that can pass therethrough body fluid cells other than periphery circulating tumor cells or rare cells. | 05-19-2016 |
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20160167986 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING CORROSION IN A REACTOR SYSTEM USING ELECTROMAGENTIC FIELDS | 06-16-2016 |
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20160184833 | Magnetic Filter - A high capacity magnetic filter for separating magnetic and non-magnetic contaminants from contaminated liquid streams includes a housing having (i) an interior region between the inlet and outlet for a process stream, (ii) a plurality of vertically oriented, elongated non-magnetic holder sleeves positioned within the interior region (iii) paramagnetic metal packing material that is randomly distributed in the interior region to form a packed compartment that has a void volume which is above 95 percent, and (iv) a device to generate a magnetic field within the interior region. Generation of a uniform magnetic field within the packed compartment magnetizes the holder sleeves and matrix of packing materials. The holder sleeves and matrix create a large surface area for collecting the contaminants. | 06-30-2016 |
20160251762 | METHOD OF TREATING A PICKLING SOLUTION FOR A PICKLING PROCESS | 09-01-2016 |