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20100034707 | Integrated decontamination/aeration system for vehicles - An integrated duct system is utilized to admit an antimicrobial vapor into a vehicle to decontaminate the contents and surfaces of the vehicle and subsequently to remove the vapor. The ducts comprise an air conditioning and/or heating duct, a decontamination duct for admitting an antimicrobial vapor, an auxiliary circulation duct for diffusing the vapor throughout the vehicle, and an aeration duct for removing the vapor from the vehicle, as well as a catalytic converter for detoxifying the antimicrobial vapor before removal. The integrated decontamination system is suitable for the chemical or biological decontamination of vehicles, provides enhanced vapor delivery and distribution on a rapid basis and also provides for rapid aeration for removing the antimicrobial vapor. | 02-11-2010 |
20100154634 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVING GASEOUS OR VAPOROUS CHEMICAL STERILANTS FROM A MEDIUM - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for removing chemical sterilant molecules from a medium, such as a carrier gas. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a housing that defines an internal cavity. The housing has an inlet and an outlet fluidly communicating with the internal cavity. An electrode is dimensioned to be received in the internal cavity of the housing. The electrode is made of a material that is chemically active with respect to molecules of a chemical sterilant and conductive to electricity. The electrode is connected to a source of an electrical charge such that an electrical field gradient is formed in a region of space surrounding the electrode. The electrical field gradient is operable to force the chemical sterilant molecule toward the electrode. | 06-24-2010 |
20110058981 | METHOD OF DEACTIVATING CONTAMINANTS IN A REGION USING A MOBILE DEACTIVATION APPARATUS - A mobile deactivation apparatus for deactivating contaminants within a defined region that includes a source of a vaporous deactivating agent, a gas handling system, a support member, a drive means, a control system, and a power system is disclosed. The gas handling system dispenses the vaporous deactivating agent to the defined region. The support member is movable in the defined region and supports the source of the vaporous deactivating agent and the gas handling system. The support member can be propelled by the drive means. The control system is programmed to control the operation of the gas handling system and the drive means. A power system is provided to supply power to the mobile deactivation apparatus. | 03-10-2011 |
20110072759 | BOTTLE DECONTAMINATION SYSTEM - A system for sterilizing bottles with a gaseous sterilant. The system includes moving means for continuously moving bottles one after another along a path. An assembly is provided for distributing a predetermined amount of the gaseous sterilant from a source of gaseous sterilant to each of the bottles. The assembly includes a plurality of injectors that are movable with the bottles. One of the plurality of injectors is associated with each of the bottles. The injector is fluidly connected to the source of gaseous sterilant when the bottle associated with the injector is disposed along a first portion of the path. The injector is disposed above the bottle when the injector is in a first position. The injector is disposed within an interior of the bottle when the injector is in a second position such that the predetermined amount of the gaseous sterilant is conveyed into the interior of the bottle. | 03-31-2011 |
20120055507 | METHOD FOR REMOVING GASEOUS OR VAPOROUS STERILANTS FROM A SURFACE - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for removing chemical sterilant molecules from a medium, such as a carrier gas. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a housing that defines an internal cavity. The housing has an inlet and an outlet fluidly communicating with the internal cavity. An electrode is dimensioned to be received in the internal cavity of the housing. The electrode is made of a material that is chemically active with respect to molecules of a chemical sterilant and conductive to electricity. The electrode is connected to a source of an electrical charge such that an electrical field gradient is formed in a region of space surrounding the electrode. The electrical field gradient is operable to force the chemical sterilant molecule toward the electrode. | 03-08-2012 |
20120058021 | APPARATUS FOR REMOVING GASEOUS OR VAPOROUS STERILANTS FROM A SURFACE - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for removing chemical sterilant molecules from a medium, such as a carrier gas. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a housing that defines an internal cavity. The housing has an inlet and an outlet fluidly communicating with the internal cavity. An electrode is dimensioned to be received in the internal cavity of the housing. The electrode is made of a material that is chemically active with respect to molecules of a chemical sterilant and conductive to electricity. The electrode is connected to a source of an electrical charge such that an electrical field gradient is formed in a region of space surrounding the electrode. The electrical field gradient is operable to force the chemical sterilant molecule toward the electrode. | 03-08-2012 |
20120134881 | CENTRALIZED, TIME-SHARED VAPOR STERILIZATION SYSTEM - A system for conveying a sterilant vapor to a plurality of processing lines having articles moving therealong. The system includes a central source of a sterilant vapor. A conveying device is provided for conveying a sterilant vapor from the central source to a plurality of processing lines. A plurality of sensing devices are provided for sensing a plurality of operational parameters associated with the system and the plurality of processing lines. A controller is provided for receiving signals from the plurality of sensing devices. The controller is programmed to monitor continuously the plurality of sensing devices to determine if an event indicative of a malfunction has occurred with respect to the system or the plurality of processing lines. The controller is programmed to adjust the operation of the system in response to the event to maintain uninterrupted operation of one or more of the plurality of processing lines. | 05-31-2012 |
20130302208 | COLD-MIST DECONTAMINATION UNIT AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME - A method of decontaminating a room or space, comprising the steps of providing a cold-mist decontamination device capable of generating an atomized mist comprised of a decontaminant and water, inputting into an internal processor the parameters of the room or space and the concentration of the decontaminant in the decontamination solution, measuring the temperature and humidity in the room or space, and determining the maximum amount of the decontamination solution that can be introduced into the room or space in atomized form without condensing the decontaminant on surfaces within the room or space. | 11-14-2013 |
20140083051 | BOTTLE DECONTAMINATION SYSTEM - A system for sterilizing bottles with a gaseous sterilant. The system includes moving means for continuously moving bottles one after another along a path. An assembly is provided for distributing a predetermined amount of the gaseous sterilant from a source of gaseous sterilant to each of the bottles. The assembly includes a plurality of injectors that are movable with the bottles. One of the plurality of injectors is associated with each of the bottles. The injector is fluidly connected to the source of gaseous sterilant when the bottle associated with the injector is disposed along a first portion of the path. The injector is disposed above the bottle when the injector is in a first position. The injector is disposed within an interior of the bottle when the injector is in a second position such that the predetermined amount of the gaseous sterilant is conveyed into the interior of the bottle. | 03-27-2014 |
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20120044969 | ENGINE TURBINE TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT - An assembly for sensing temperature in a gas turbine engine includes a first array of RTDs connected in parallel, a second array of RTDs connected in parallel, and a circuit electrically connected to the first and second arrays. The circuit determines an approximate temperature of a medium as a function of resistance of the first and second arrays. | 02-23-2012 |
20120095661 | DISTRIBUTED SMALL ENGINE FADEC - A full authority digital engine controller (FADEC) controls an engine attached to an airframe. The FADEC includes an electronic engine controller (EEC) attached to the engine, an airframe data concentrator (ADC) attached to the airframe, and a digital data bus electrically connecting the ADC to the EEC. The ADC is electrically connected to a plurality of airframe sensors to convert the airframe sensor signals to airframe sensor digital data. The digital bus conducts the airframe sensor digital data to the EEC. | 04-19-2012 |
20120095662 | ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL SOFTWARE RECONFIGURATION FOR DISTRIBUTED EEC OPERATION - A system for configuring a full authority digital engine controller (FADEC) for use with an engine and an airframe combination. The system includes the FADEC and a data entry plug. The FADEC includes an electronic engine controller (EEC) attached to the engine, an airframe data concentrator (ADC) attached to the airframe, and a digital bus electrically connecting the ADC to the EEC. The ADC includes a data storage device and a data entry plug socket. The data entry plug includes electrical components configured for the engine and the airframe combination. The data entry plug is inserted into the data entry plug socket to direct the ADC to recall configuration data from the data storage device for the engine and the airframe combination and send the configuration data over the digital bus to the EEC. | 04-19-2012 |
20120095663 | FMU MOUNTED EEC FOR SMALL AIRCRAFT ENGINE APPLICATIONS - A fuel metering unit (FMU) for an aircraft engine includes an effector and an electronic engine controller (EEC). The effector is electrically connected to the EEC to adjust a rate of fuel flowing into the engine. The adjustment is in response to a control signal sent from the EEC. The control signal sent from the EEC is responsive to an engine sensor signal and to airframe sensor information. | 04-19-2012 |
20120271527 | DISTRIBUTED AIRCRAFT ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM - A gas turbine engine includes a plurality of fuel injectors grouped operatively by stages in a multistage combustor. A fuel system for the gas turbine engine includes at least one fuel metering module per stage of the multistage combustor. Each fuel metering module includes a pump, a flow meter, a pressure sensor, a controller, and a motor, which work together to control fuel output. | 10-25-2012 |
20130042622 | FLOW BALANCING VALVE - A flow balancing valve for a multistage combustor includes a first pressure feedback line, a first burn line, and a first metering port fluidly connected to the first fuel injector. The flow balancing valve further includes a second pressure feedback line, a second burn line, and a second metering port fluidly connected to the second fuel injector. A metering land is located between and defines sizes of the first metering port and the second metering port. An increase in pressure differential between the first pressure feedback line and the second pressure feedback line causes a compensatory movement in the metering land to balance fuel flow for the first fuel injector and the second fuel injector. | 02-21-2013 |
20130253735 | DISTRIBUTED ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL ARCHITECTURE - A distributed electronic control system for an aircraft includes an engine data controller arranged on an airframe of the aircraft and a plurality of engine data concentrators arranged proximate an engine of the aircraft in signal communication with the engine data controller. The engine data controller is configured to process information related to the engine of the aircraft, the plurality of engine data concentrators are configured to receive engine sensor information from a plurality of engine sensors, and the plurality of engine data concentrators are further configured to transmit the engine sensor information to the engine data controller. | 09-26-2013 |
20130315753 | SPEED CONTROL OF ENGINE PUMP VIA SUMMING DIFFERENTIAL - A fluid pumping system for an engine includes a pump; a summing differential connected to the pump; a gearbox connected to the summing differential, wherein the gearbox causes the pump to rotate to provide a fluid flow in the engine via the summing differential; and a motor connected to the summing differential, wherein the motor adjusts a rotational speed of the pump via the summing differential | 11-28-2013 |