Chris L.

Chris L. Aardahl, Richland, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090011291	Method of Generating Hydrocarbon Reagents from Diesel, Natural Gas and other Logistical Fuels - The present invention provides a process for producing reagents for a chemical reaction by introducing a fuel containing hydrocarbons into a flash distillation process wherein the fuel is separated into a first component having a lower average molecular weight and a second component having a higher average molecular weight. The first component is then reformed to produce synthesis gas wherein the synthesis gas is reacted catalytically to produce the desire reagent.	01-08-2009

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090032120	CHECK VALVES WITH HINGE SHAFTS RETAINED BY LOCKING PINS - A check valve includes a valve body defining a flow passage therethrough; a hinge shaft mounted on the valve body; a closure element pivotally mounted on the hinge shaft for opening and closing the flow passage; and a pin secured to the valve body and received by the hinge shaft.	02-05-2009

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090082847	SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SECURING STENT BARBS - A stent assembly comprising a stent body. At least one barb extends from the stent body and is configured such that a free end thereof is biased to extend radially outward from the stent body. A belt is releasably positioned about the stent body and aligned with the barb to constrain the barb to a position with the free end proximate to the stent body. A method of forming a stent assembly is also provided.	03-26-2009