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| Method for producing solid fuel and solid fuel produced by the method | 20120011766 | 20120119 |
| Provided are a modified solid fuel manufacturing method that reduces manufacturing costs and environmental impact while also realizing higher strength such as for transport, and modified solid fuels manufactured using the manufacturing method. When solid fuels are manufactured by crushing low grade coal, mixing the crushed low grade coal with solvent oil to prepare a slurry, heating the slurry to at least the boiling point of water to evaporate moisture included in the slurry, separating the solvent oil from the slurry to produce charcoal dust and compression compacting said charcoal dust, by heating the slurry to at least the boiling point of water, the non-volatile components included in the low grade coal are extracted with the solvent oil, the outer surface of the low grade coal... |
| Charcoal for hookah tobacco | 20110314729 | 20111229 |
| One embodiment of the present disclosure is a piece of charcoal (also referred to as a charcoal body) that has been formed to create an air passageway on a lower surface. The air passageway may be formed as a notch defining an angle therein. In another embodiment, a plurality of feet are formed on the lower surface of the piece of charcoal.
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| Charcoal briquet and packaged charcoal briquet product | 20110302831 | 20111215 |
| An improved charcoal briquet having combustion aiding surfaces is packaged in a compact boxed package. A charcoal briquet having improved burning characteristics and also improved shipping and retailing characteristics is thereby provided. An improved packaged charcoal product including a flat sided box adapted to hold randomly oriented briquets and be split open at its corners and at a lower portion for use in igniting the briquets and a grooved pillow shaped briquet are also disclosed.
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| Method and system for producing synthetic gas from biomass by high temperature gasification | 20110289844 | 20111201 |
| The invention relates to a method and a system for producing synthetic gas from biomass by high temperature gasification, including: feeding raw material, carbonizing, pulverizing the charcoal, and transporting charcoal powder to the gasification furnace for gasification. Prior to pulverizing, the charcoal is reduced to a normal pressure by a decompression feeding system of charcoal, pulverized into powders, and transported to a supercharging feeding system of charcoal powder by normal pressure transport gas. The pressurized charcoal powder is transported to gasifier. The high-temperature charcoal at an outlet of carbonization furnace is cooled to 60-200° C. by a cooler, and transported into the decompression feeding system to be depressurized. The charcoal powder with pressurized is ejected to gasifier by an ejector, pyrolysis gas produced from carbonization furnace... |
| Smokeheld | 20110290264 | 20111201 |
| Smokeheld is a smokeless cigarette device, simply place your cigarette into the holder (B), light it and close the door (A). Use the tapered tube end (D) to inhale and the secondary tube (C) to exhale. The encasement (E) holds the interior fan which sucks the smoke through the charcoal filter and into the interior chamber. It is a completely portable device and can be worn using the cord (F) or placed on a table.
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| Composition of a temporary hair thickener | 20110293680 | 20111201 |
| The present invention relates to a composition of a temporary hair thickener. In particular, the present invention relates to a composition of a temporary hair thickener comprising bamboo charcoal powder, a hydrophobic waterproof coating agent, a low grade alcohol and a propellant in a specific amount. The composition of a temporary hair thickener in accordance with the present invention can be attached to hair for a longer time as compared with the prior art hair thickeners, thereby showing improved persistency. Further, since the thickener ingredients of the composition are hardly flowed down or detached from hairs by rain or sweat, the composition of the present invention solves the problem of blotting the skin and clothes.
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| Charcoal barbecue grills | 20110283990 | 20111124 |
| A charcoal grill includes a vessel configured to hold and burn charcoal for cooking food. The charcoal grill may include a receptacle moveable between a first position in which the receptacle is positioned for collecting ashes from charcoal burned in the vessel and a second position in which the receptacle is separated from the vessel for disposal of the collected ashes. Additionally, or alternatively, the vessel may define a passage extending from an exterior side of the vessel to an interior side of the vessel for permitting a starter device to be inserted into the passage for igniting charcoal within the vessel. Additionally, or alternatively, the charcoal grill may include a vent system including at least one vent opening extending through a portion of the vessel,... |
| Tank venting device for a fuel tank of a vehicle, and method for venting a fuel tank | 20110284125 | 20111124 |
| The invention relates to a tank venting system for a fuel tank (12) of a vehicle, having a vent line (14) for discharge of gaseous hydrocarbons from the fuel tank (12) during refueling thereof. Gaseous hydrocarbons originating from the fuel tank (12) can be introduced in a filler pipe (20) of the fuel tank (12) via a recirculation line (24). A control device (34) controls a proportional valve (32) and changes in this way a pass-through cross section of the recirculation line (24). In this way, a load of an activated charcoal filter (16) which is coupled with the vent line (14) can be minimized. The control device (34) can especially determine a pressure in the fuel tank (12). Furthermore, the invention relates to a method... |
| Charcoal grill | 20110271949 | 20111110 |
| A charcoal grill assembly including a body housing a top or lid pivotally attached to a bottom portion. A charcoal grate is received within the bottom portion, with a cooking grate received over the charcoal grate. The cooking grate includes a hingedly attached portion that can be pivoted upwardly to provide access to the charcoal grate therebelow. An ash collection system is mounted below the bottom portion of the grill body for discharge and collection of ashes from the grill. The grill body further is mounted on a series of legs that support the grill.
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| Biodiesel lighter fluid | 20110269654 | 20111103 |
| Disclosed is an environmentally conscious, odor-free lighter fluid mixture comprising a 50-70% ethanol and 30-50% biodiesel combination. Methyl-ester, ethyl-ester and propyl-ester fatty acids, commonly referred to as biodiesel, are clean burning fuels derived from new or waste vegetable oil such as soybean, canola or sunflower. Combined with an ethanol accelerant, the mixture provides a lighter fluid that is easily ignitable without risk of detonation or explosion, and one that brings charcoal briquettes up to temperature quicker than traditional methods. The mixture is petroleum free, which eliminates the associated unpleasant odors and potential health risks of traditional lighter fluid, including a reduction in the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the environment. The mixture offers a renewable, sustainable, and efficient ignition source for charcoal that does... |
| Charcoal starting system | 20110262874 | 20111027 |
| A device, method and system is provided for a quick, convenient, reliable, odorless and non-toxic alternative to using bagged charcoal briquettes. No harmful chemicals are used, ensuring a safe product that also will not diminish or alter the unique charcoal flavor of the foods being cooked over the charcoal briquettes. The tedious process of handling the briquettes is eliminated and no additional kindling for lighting is required. The container is placed onto the barbeque grate or other cooking surface and lights the outer package; the contained components provide sufficient heat and robust flames to ignite the briquettes within the package.
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| Decontaminant edible product, methods of production and uses thereof | 20110244018 | 20111006 |
| The invention relates to an edible product containing a decontaminant. Particularly, the invention relates to an edible product, for instance, a food-like product, containing an effective amount of activated charcoal to mitigate, substantially reduce or cause the cessation of at least one adverse effect associated with the ingestion of a toxic substance. The invention also relates to methods for manufacturing such a decontaminant edible product and uses thereof.
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| Multi-functional food preparation devices | 20110219958 | 20110915 |
| Cooking devices capable of functioning as a smoker, grill and barbequing unit are provided. A device according to the disclosure includes a first chamber and a second chamber, the second chamber including a food cooking surface disposed substantially at its top portion. The first chamber serves as a source of heat in one embodiment, which may be either heat from a gas burner or heat provided by the burning of carbonaceous materials. In another embodiment the first chamber serves as a duct through which heat and/or smoke is conveyed from combustion of wood and/or charcoal an external fire box that is in fluid communication with the first chamber acting as a duct. By providing adjustable vents about a device according to the disclosure, precise control of... |
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| Equipment and a method for generating biofuel based on rapid pyrolysis of biomass | 20110219680 | 20110915 |
| Equipment and a process to produce biofuel by fast pyrolysis of organic material, comprising a system of three interconnected serial fluidized bed reactors: a fast pyrolysis reactor located inside another reactor wherein charcoal is burned; a combustion reactor that burns the charcoal generated in the fast pyrolysis reactor; and a preheating reactor to preheat inert particulate material. The equipment also includes a pneumatic recycling system for inert particulate material.
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| Barbecue firebox and method of operation | 20110217441 | 20110908 |
| A barbecue cooking apparatus is provided. The barbecue cooking apparatus includes a firebox comprising a housing having solid walls. A charcoal tray is disposed within the housing, and one or more vents are disposed in the housing above the charcoal tray. One or more vents are disposed in the charcoal tray. An upper interior chamber within the housing above the charcoal tray is configured to hold wood and charcoal. A lower interior chamber within the housing below the charcoal tray is configured to provide a volume for the collection of wood ash. A duct is attached to the housing and forms a passageway from the lower interior chamber for heated air and wood smoke.
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| Methods for producing charcoal and uses thereof | 20110212487 | 20110901 |
| The present invention relates to methods for producing activated charcoal from lignocellulose-containing material residual solids and uses of the same.
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| Emergency interventions of active charcoal with dabigatran etexilate overdosing | 20110206656 | 20110825 |
| optionally in the form of the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, comprising the administration of an effective amount of charcoal.
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| Nucleic acid extraction from complex matrices | 20110201085 | 20110818 |
| The present disclosure describes an adsorbent and exemplary protocols for extracting nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, from complex matrices, such as stool samples and water samples. The adsorbent is activated charcoal coated with a material such as polyvinylpyrrolidone, dextran, or coconut flours. The adsorbent may be used in microcentrifuge spin columns, where it may be present as a slurry in a storage solution. The sample may be prepared by vortexing in a buffer solution, centrifuging, adding a protease to the supernatant, and passing the supernatant through a microcentrifuge spin column containing coated activated charcoal. The key components, including buffer, protease, and spin columns, may be packaged in a kit.
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| Synthesizing and utilizing novel ruthenium nanoparticle-activated charcoal-nano-zinc oxide composite catalyst | 20110197653 | 20110818 |
| Ruthenium/activated charcoal (Ru/AC) treated with synthesized nano-ZnO (n-ZnO) is used for the first time as a novel composite catalyst in one-step self-condensation of acetone (DMK) to methyl isobutyl ketone in the gas phase. The DMK self-condensation was performed under atmospheric pressure, in a tubular glass fixed-bed microreactor, under DMK and H2 continuous flow at temperature in the range of 523 to 648 K. Addition of n-ZnO to Ru/AC resulted in a pronounced increase in the degree of dispersion of Ru and in the acidic/basic sites concentration ratio. For the one-step synthesis of MIBK at 623 K, the composite catalyst with 2.5 wt % Ru loading was an active and selective bi-functional composite catalyst with balanced acid/base and hydrogenation properties. At 523 K, isopropyl alcohol, product of... |
| Ostomy bag odor control and irrigation system | 20110196323 | 20110811 |
| An improved ostomy bag comprises an outwardly facing irrigation line attachment adapter. A removable vent housing may be attached to the attachment adapter, where the vent housing is attached during normal operation of the ostomy bag, where the vent housing may comprise a charcoal filter and a scent absorbing medium for reducing odors which may vent from the ostomy bag. The vent housing is attached with quick-connect connectors, and is easily removed so that a conduit may be attached to the attachment adapter, where the conduit is attached to a source of flushing liquid, such as a squeezable reservoir or faucet.
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| High speed solid cooking fuel igniter | 20110168157 | 20110714 |
| Devices and methods for accelerating the combustion of non-gas cooking fuels used in barbequing. The devices include a starting fuel for preparing, or starting, a cooking fuel, such as charcoal briquettes, for use to cook food. The starting fuel is contained in a kindling chamber beneath an upper chamber containing the cooking fuel. A powered air delivery mechanism may provide an airflow to the fuels to increase combustion and heating thereof. In some embodiments, the device is a breach-loading device. In some embodiments, the air delivery mechanism is battery-powered. The device may be configured to provide, and/or may be automated to provide, different operating states responsive to the degree of ignition and/or combustion of the fuels in the device. In some embodiments, the device is adapted... |
| Pva sponge with vegetal starch and bamboo charcoal and method to prepare one | 20110154604 | 20110630 |
| A PVA sponge with vegetal starch and bamboo charcoal includes at least one Polyester fiber substrate having through pores inside thereof, and a PVA foaming material having vegetal starch and bamboo charcoal therein. The substrate is covered by the PVA foaming material and will have acetalization by formaldehyde. The substrate is placed into a container with a predetermined shape and the PVA foaming material mixed with formaldehyde and hydrochloric is poured into the container. The colloid PVA and formaldehyde will have acetalization so that the PVA foaming material will cover among the structure of the substrate. A heating-up forming process is carried out when the PVA foaming material is full of the container. The added hydrochloric is an accelerator to accelerate the reaction.
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| Systems and methods for diagnosing valve lift mechanisms and oil control valves of camshaft lift systems | 20110153181 | 20110623 |
| A system for diagnosing a switchable roller finger follower (SRFF) and an oil control valve (OCV) includes a signal monitoring module and a fault detection module. The signal monitoring module receives at least one of an individual cylinder fuel correction (ICFC) signal and an air/fuel ratio imbalance (AFIM) signal when: an engine speed signal is within a predetermined range of speed; an engine load signal is within a predetermined range of load; and a charcoal canister vapor signal is within a predetermined range of flow rate. The fault detection module detects a fault of at least one of a SRFF and an OCV based on an exhaust gas recirculation value and at least one of the ICFC and AFIM signals. The ICFC and AFIM signals are... |
| method for refining coal ash by separating carbonous product and regenerating siliceous ash products and use of a carbonous product produced by the method | 20110138686 | 20110616 |
| Method for industrial processing of charcoal ash (1) created in the power plants by separating a carbonaceous product from the mentioned charcoal ash to be reused and by gathering essentially carbon free, siliceous ash products gained during the processing. Li the method charcoal ash (1) is directed to the foaming process (11, 6a) in which process ash contents containing silicate and coal are separated by using water as an intermediate agent in which case the separation is based on the surface-active properties of the coal regarding an easy foaming; further the coal concentrate created during the foaming and the harsh ash fraction nearly freed from the coal and fine components are filtered in filters (7a), (7b) and at least a harsh ash fraction containing silicate and... |
| Intra-nasal air filtration devices and methods | 20110132372 | 20110609 |
| An intra-nasal air filtration device includes a filter material. The filter material is sized to fit a nasal vestibule of a user, is resilient such that it expands after compression for insertion into the nasal vestibule, and blocks passage of airborne particles while permitting passage of air during inhalation by the user. The filter material preferably includes a plurality of synthetic fibers. In some embodiments, the filter material has a density and texture similar to that of a natural sea sponge. In some embodiments, particles of activated charcoal are bonded to the fibers and a synthetic fabric is bonded to at least a portion of an outer surface of the synthetic fibers. A method of manufacturing an intra-nasal air filtration device, a method of filtering airborne... |
| Portable charcoal grill | 20110132347 | 20110609 |
| A portable charcoal grill is disclosed which places charcoal on an internal support mesh located at the bottom of the housing thereof. The portable charcoal grill includes: a fixing string (50) having a certain length whose lower end forms a middle bent portion (53) that is vertically fitted into part of the internal support mesh (20) at which the charcoal is placed, and whose upper end is widened to fix the charcoal; charcoal (4) each of which has a through-hole (4-1) through which the fixing string (50) is extended and has a height such that the fixing string (50) is protruded from top thereof; and a wire roasting mesh (3) placed on the fixed charcoal (4).
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| Breathable chembio protection fabric with carbon nanotube physical pathogen barrier | 20110123757 | 20110526 |
| A fabric for use in chemical and biological (CB) protective garments includes at least one felt layer having from 25% to 100% carbon nanotube (CNT) fibers as a breathable physical barrier against toxic chemical droplets and/or pathogens. The felt layers are cleaned and consolidated into a mechanically competent sheet which can form adhesive seams having lapshear greater than the sheet itself. An additional supporting layer can be included. The supporting layer can be a wicking layer which is permeable with a chlorinated or otherwise chemically active solution to establish a reactive chemical barrier, the solution being dispensed on demand from a portable container. Embodiments include a second layer of CNT or of another backing fabric, sandwiching the wicking layer therebetween. Impermeable fluoropolymer seams can divide the... |
| Filter for vehicle exhaust system | 20110120101 | 20110526 |
| A vehicle exhaust system includes a catalytic converter connected to an exhaust pipe. An exhaust filter is connected to the exhaust pipe downstream from the catalytic converter. The exhaust filter is a charcoal filter that filters particulates from the air flow in the exhaust pipe. The exhaust filter is threadingly engaged with the exhaust pipe and is disposable.
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| Improved process and device for the pyrolysis of feedstock | 20110114144 | 20110519 |
| This invention involves pyrolysis of feedstock by introducing carbonaceous feedstock, into a hopper and moving it into a reactor tube enclosed in an oven, generating heat within the oven that is in part transferred to the feedstock, heating it to sufficient temperature to pyrolyze the feedstock into useful volatiles and char. A Venturi system produces a negative pressure directing volatiles into a pyro-gas oven producing heat necessary for pyrolysis and generating useful excess heat. The extruded pyrolysis char has uses including charcoal fuel, soil amendments, and activated charcoal while liquids can be produced for processing into fuels. Excess heat may be used to heat water, steam, and air, may be used in air heating and cooling systems, perform mechanical work with a Stirling engine or generate... |
| Combustion chamber for charcoal stove | 20110114074 | 20110519 |
| A combustion chamber may include an upper and a lower chamber. The chambers may be separable to aid in loading fuel and removing spent fuel. The cross-section of the upper combustion chamber may be less than the cross-section of the lower section. Charcoal or other biomass fuel may be added into the lower combustion chamber and may be supported by a grate. Oxygen may be fed into the combustion chamber through a plurality of apertures that may be substantially shielded from direct line of site of the fuel bed. The upper combustion chamber may further include an annular constriction, to aid in constricting the view factor between the cooking vessel and the fuel bed. The constriction may also aid in radiating energy back to the fuel... |
| Muffling structure of vent pipe and muffling structure of case | 20110011670 | 20110120 |
| The present invention aims to provide a muffling structure of a vent pipe and a muffling structure of a case, which is capable of muffling in a wide frequency range and preventing vent resistance in the air pipe or the case from deterioration. Vent holes (11a) are formed in the peripheral wall of the vent pipe (11), a cover (12) is so provided on the peripheral wall of the vent pipe (11) as to cover the vent holes (!1a), and a bag-like body (13) in which activated charcoal (14) is contained is disposed in the space formed by the peripheral wall of the vent pipe (11) and the inner wall of the cover (12)
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| Multiple function cross-draft convection oven/grilling system | 20110011387 | 20110120 |
| A multiple function convection oven/grilling system comprising a chamber, which is rotatably mounted on a stand. The invention includes a stand, a rotatable cylindrically-shaped chamber, a removable cover, a removable grilling/cooking surface, a fuel support rack for hold charcoal or wood, a detachable extension to the front side of the fuel support rack that form a basket for preventing the fuel source from falling off the fuel support rack when the chamber is rotated such that the fuel source is oriented between a six o'clock position at the bottom of the chamber to a nine o'clock position. The chamber includes a rotation positioning holding feature in the form of a notched plate that engages elongate pins extending from one of the opposing ends of the cylindrical... |
| Lighter fluid compositions with n-butanol and biodiesel | 20110008507 | 20110113 |
| An improved, environmentally friendly lighter fluid composition made from renewable resources is described that includes n-butanol and biodiesel. This lighter fluid has reduced VOCs compared to a petroleum-based lighter fluid. The fuel sources such as charcoal ignited with the lighter fluid composition maintain desirable temperature profiles. Food cooked using the lighter fluid composition as the ignition source have improved taste characteristics due to reduced VOCs. Methods of using the lighter fluid compositions are also described.
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| Charcoals | 20110008317 | 20110113 |
| Non-activated charcoals from living plant materials are useful as ion exchange agents for adsorbing cations from an environment, especially metal ions.
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| Air filtration and purification system | 20110006216 | 20110113 |
| A system for filtering and purifying air within a closed environment. Air is drawn through a sequence of six filtration and purification stages, comprising, in order, an electrostatic prefilter to remove airborne impurities >=3 microns, an ultraviolet light source, a catalytic surface effective for breaking down hydrocarbons, a HEPA or other particulate filter for mechanically capturing airborne particles, a gas absorption filtration medium for removing volatile organic compounds and comprised primarily of activated charcoal, and an ionization module. The UV light is directed both upstream and downstream. The catalytic surface is semitransparent to UV light so that UV light strikes and kills microbes in the HEPA or other particulate filter medium.
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| Plant growing device | 20110005130 | 20110113 |
| A plant growing device includes an envelope and a plant growing medium. The envelope is made of a sheet material and has substantially planar first and second walls, a surrounding wall connected between the first and second walls, and a plurality of openings formed in the second wall and adapted to permit extension of plants. The plant growing medium is enclosed by the envelope, and includes a water-absorptive material selected from a polymeric foam, saw dust, charcoal, soil, sand, wood pulp, polymeric fibrous substances, and natural fiber materials.
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| Woven storage bag for charcoal | 20110002560 | 20110106 |
| Weather-resistant charcoal bags are formed from a woven thermoplastic layer and optionally having a barrier film layer. The charcoal bags can also have a flat bottom for improved advertising.
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| Method and apparatus for predicting object properties and events using similarity-based information retrieval and modeling | 20100332475 | 20101230 |
| Method and apparatus for predicting properties of a target object comprise application of a search manager for analyzing parameters of a plurality of databases for a plurality of objects, the databases comprising an electrical, electromagnetic, acoustic spectral database (ESD), a micro-body assemblage database (MAD) and a database of image data whereby the databases store data objects containing identifying features, source information and information on site properties and context including time and frequency varying data. The method comprises application of multivariate statistical analysis and principal component analysis in combination with content-based image retrieval for providing two-dimensional attributes of three dimensional objects, for example, via preferential image segmentation using a tree of shapes and to predict further properties of objects by means of k-means clustering and related methods.... |
| Method and apparatus for predicting object properties and events using similarity-based information retrieval and model | 20100332474 | 20101230 |
| Method and apparatus for predicting properties of a target object comprise application of a search manager for analyzing parameters of a plurality of databases for a plurality of objects, the databases comprising an electrical, electromagnetic, acoustic spectral database (ESD), a micro-body assemblage database (MAD) and a database of image data whereby the databases store data objects containing identifying features, source information and information on site properties and context including time and frequency varying data. The method comprises application of multivariate statistical analysis and principal component analysis in combination with content-based image retrieval for providing two-dimensional attributes of three dimensional objects, for example, via preferential image segmentation using a tree of shapes and to predict further properties of objects by means of k-means clustering and related methods.... |
| Method and apparatus for predicting object properties and events using similarity-based information retrieval and modeling | 20100332210 | 20101230 |
| Method and apparatus for predicting properties of a target object, in particular, one of an origin and a source, comprise application of a search manager for analyzing parameters of a plurality of databases for a plurality of objects, the databases comprising an electrical, electromagnetic, acoustic spectral database (ESD), a micro-body assemblage database (MAD) and a database of image data whereby the databases store data objects containing identifying features, source information and information on site properties and context including time and frequency varying data. The method comprises application of multivariate statistical analysis and principal component analysis in combination with content-based image retrieval for providing two-dimensional attributes of three dimensional objects, for example, via preferential image segmentation using a tree of shapes and to predict further properties of... |
| Hookah with multiple tobacco bowls | 20100326453 | 20101230 |
| The present invention relates to a Hookah otherwise known as a water pipe or Nargile. The hookah is used to smoke tobacco or other herbs that are heated using a hot charcoal. With multiple tobacco bowls, this hookah allows the user to consume a mixture of smoke from different flavored tobaccos. The various bowls are independent from each other and spaced apart so that the heat from one does not affect the others. The spacing of the bowls also protects the user from burn injuries while replacing the tobacco or charcoal in each bowl. The smoke from each bowl is directed into a stem tube where it is mixed before being filtered and cooled by water in preparation for consumption. Each tobacco bowl can be connected... |
| Novel filter composites for drug detoxification | 20100316694 | 20101216 |
| A filter and a method of forming a suture structure. The filter includes layered structure(s) interior to the filter. Each layered structure includes a carbon structure comprising carbon and a coating on a surface of the carbon structure. Each layered structure may further include a heparin layer that includes heparin and is on the coating. The coating of the filter includes cellulose, PMMA, PEMA, or PHEMA. The carbon structure may include an activated charcoal layer or carbon nanotube(s). The layered structure is configured to remove a contaminant flowing through the filter. The method of forming the suture structure includes forming a film on a suture that has been previously formed on a mammal. The film includes both a coating on the suture and a heparin layer... |
| Manufacture of charcoal | 20100307909 | 20101209 |
| Apparatus for the manufacture of charcoal, comprising a unit having walls defining a primary combustion chamber, and a material inlet for allowing a feed of wood chips though said material inlet into said apparatus. A trough is located at a lower height than said material inlet such that material passing through said material inlet is able to fall into the trough. An air inlet is located below the material inlet such that, when wood chips are located within the trough piled up to said material inlet, air passing from said air inlet passes through said wood-chips and into the primary combustion chamber.
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| Dual ignition safe charcoal starter | 20100307475 | 20101209 |
| The improved charcoal starter design has several improvements, one being that it utilizes either; readily combustible materials like wadded up paper or a removable or replaceable common electric heating element to heat charcoal to incandescent and safely deposit hot embers into the grill. The common electric heating element is held in place through a clip fixedly attached to the inside of the charcoal starter housing walls and opposite of the opening for the electric heating element. Yet another improvement to this unique charcoal starter designed is the perforated grate having at least one hinge on one side and at least one notch on the opposite side, a release mechanism consisting of a thermally insulated release handle and a release bar with at least one protrusion such... |
| Bamboo charcoal composite abrasive material and method of fabricating the same | 20100307066 | 20101209 |
| An abrasive material is fabricated. The material is made of bamboo charcoal or coconut charcoal. The charcoal has vascular bundles and abrasive particles are uniformly distributed and fixed on inner surfaces of the vascular bundles. Thus, the abrasive material can be used with self-sharpening for grinding, polishing, lubricating, etc.
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| Carbon microparticle having lignin as raw material and preparation method therefor | 20100304141 | 20101202 |
| An aqueous solution with 5% total concentration of lignin and sodium hydroxide (the proportion in mass is 1:0.5) is spray-dried to prepare a complex microparticle. This is heat-processed under nitrogen atmosphere at 600° C. for one hour and let to cool. Thereafter, this is washed with water and further dried to prepare a hollow carbon microparticle such as those shown in FIG. 2 (b). The prepared carbon microparticle is light-weight and has an equivalent specific surface area to commercially available activated charcoal.
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| Portable grill assembly | 20100300425 | 20101202 |
| A portable grill assembly having a frame and a plurality of legs that are pivotally attached to the frame. A removable tray is matingly received within the frame and a screen is removably nested within the tray in spaced relation to the bottom of the removable tray to provide room for charcoal to be burned. At least one wind screen is detachably secured in the frame adjacent the grill to block wind from blowing on the grill. At least one wing is attached to the frame.
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| Process for exothermal treatment and recovery of solid, semi-solid, pasty and/or damp waste | 20100282672 | 20101111 |
| The present invention refers to a process for exothermal treatment and recovery of masses comprising: urban solid waste (USW—), including differentiated and non-differentiated damp waste and non-differentiated waste of vegetable origin; sludge generated by industrial and non-industrial water treatment; solid, semi-solid, pasty residue and/or sludge residue coming from industrial, agricultural and food-processing operations; soils and inert materials contaminated by organic matrices; solid, semi-solid, pasty residue and/or sludge residue of hydrocarbon compounds, including asphalt and organic-chemical compounds; contaminating animal excrements, such as those of poultry and/or swine. In particular, said process envisages the use of an exothermal reaction produced by mixing the mass to be treated with a mixture of calcium oxides (CaO) and/or calcium hydroxides Ca(OH)2, in the presence of an inert catalyst moistened with water,... |
| Apparatus for purifying blood | 20100282662 | 20101111 |
| The present invention relates to an apparatus for, after separating plasma from blood using a plasma separation filter, purifying the blood by discharging various kinds of toxic substances from the separated plasma using an anion exchange resin filter and a charcoal filter, and more particularly, to an apparatus for purifying blood configured to be capable of miniaturization and be conveniently used by installing the plasma separation filter, the anion exchange resin filter, and the charcoal filter in a housing.
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| Barbecue grill structure | 20100282235 | 20101111 |
| The present invention relates to a barbecue grill structure, which includes a first casing, a second casing and a holding grill, wherein a first side opening is defined in one side of a first holding space, and a top end is defined with a first top opening that intercommunicates with the first side opening. A second side opening is defined in the second casing corresponding to the first side opening, and a top end is defined with a second top opening that intercommunicates with the second side opening. The holding grill is dismountably mounted between the first side opening and the second side opening. Accordingly, the user can place charcoal within the first casing and the second casing, and place foodstuffs he wants to barbecue on... |
| Activated carbon with improved mechanical resistance, and the uses thereof, especially as a catalyst carrier | 20100278987 | 20101104 |
| The present invention relates to active charcoals with improved mechanical properties. They can advantageously be used in the sweetening of petroleum fractions, as oxidation catalyst support in the conversion of mercaptans to disulphides, but also in any other type of reaction, such as, for example, for the oxidation of cyanide present in water or in the synthesis of glyphosate, and in processes for purification and/or separation by selective adsorption in a liquid phase and/or in a gas phase (decolouration of liquid foodstuffs, water treatment, air treatment, recovery of solvents, and the like).
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| Hubble-bubble device | 20100275937 | 20101104 |
| The various embodiments herein provide an efficient head for hubble-bubble device used in smoking and using tobacco with the capability of immediate tobacco replacement and easy regulation of the distance between charcoal and tobacco. A hubble-bubble device comprises the holder, the charcoal container arranged on top of the holder and the tobacco tray arranged on a bottom section of the holder. The tobacco tray is in the form of a drawer which provides for insertion and removal of the tobacco tray from the holder thereby facilitating quick replacement of the tobacco.
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| Decontaminant edible product, methods of production and uses thereof | 20100272705 | 20101028 |
| The invention relates to an edible product containing a decontaminant. Particularly, the invention relates to an edible product, for instance, a food-like product, containing an effective amount of activated charcoal to mitigate, substantially reduce or cause the cessation of at least one adverse effect associated with the ingestion of a toxic substance. The invention also relates to methods for manufacturing such a decontaminant edible product and uses thereof.
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| Method for scavenging mercury | 20100272621 | 20101028 |
| Disclosed herein is a method for removing mercury from a gas stream comprising contacting the gas stream with a getter composition comprising bromine, bromochloride, sulphur bromide, sulphur dichloride or sulphur monochloride and mixtures thereof. In one preferred embodiment the getter composition is adsorbed onto a sorbent. The sorbent may be selected from the group consisting of flyash, limestone, lime, calcium sulphate, calcium sulfite, activated carbon, charcoal, silicate, alumina and mixtures thereof. Preferred is flyash, activated carbon and silica.
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| Smoker conversion kit | 20100269713 | 20101028 |
| This invention is to be used primarily to convert a traditional charcoal grill into a multifaceted smoker with wet and dry smoking capabilities. Furthermore, novel racks within the invention allow the user to utilize all of the space within the smoker providing for more food cooked over a given time frame. The invention also included a removal tray allowing access to the fuel and liquid pan with only negligible heat loss and no risk of damage to the contents of the smoker or the surface upon which the smoker is placed when removed from the primary heat source.
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| Method and means for obtaining bronchorelaxation | 20100266573 | 20101021 |
| A method for producing bronchorelaxation in a human or an animal affected by airway obstruction comprises administration of a pharmacologically effective amount of elemental iodine on activated charcoal (iodinated activated charcoal) to the intestine of said human or animal. A pharmaceutical composition comprising elemental iodine on activated charcoal and uses thereof is also disclosed.
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| Raw material charcoal composition for negative electrode material of lithium ion secondary battery and method for producing the same | 20100266479 | 20101021 |
| In the raw coke composition of the invention, as the starting material for a negative electrode material of a lithium ion secondary battery, the ratio of the crystallite size Lc(002) and lattice constant co(002) (Lc(002)/co(002)) on the 002 face is no greater than 180, and the ratio of the crystallite size La(110) and the lattice constant ao(110) (La(110)/ao(110)) on the 110 face is no greater than 1500, as determined by X-ray diffraction upon graphitizing in an inert gas atmosphere at a temperature of 2800° C.
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| Polarizable electrode for electric double layer capacitor and electric double layer capacitor using the same | 20100265633 | 20101021 |
| The present invention provides a polarizable electrode for an electrical double layer capacitor which has good high-temperature storage characteristics and can prevent a decrease in electrostatic capacity and increase in internal resistance, and also provides an electrical double layer capacitor using the electrode. A polarizable electrode is formed by mixing Ketjen black, active charcoal and a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) aqueous solution. An etched aluminum foil is used for the collector, and this etched aluminum foil is dipped in a phosphoric acid aqueous solution or an ammonium phosphate or other phosphate aqueous solution to thereby retain 15 to 115 mg/m2 of phosphorus on the surface of the etched aluminum foil. The electrostatic capacity per unit area on the surface of this etched aluminum foil is 50 to 350... |
| Environmentally safe charcoal-based heat source | 20100263270 | 20101021 |
| An environmentally-safe, disposable, and combustible charcoal-based heat source includes a first chimney structure and a second wall structure surrounding the chimney structure. An inner chimney flue receives air for igniting and burning the charcoal-based heat source and an outer chimney flue exhausts combustion fumes from the charcoal-based heat source. A bottom wall member secures to the inner chimney flue and the outer chimney flue and forms of a combustible material to be consumed during the ignition and burning of the charcoal-based fuel. A top wall member secures to the inner chimney flue and the outer chimney flue to be consumed during the ignition of the charcoal-based fuel. A plurality of exhaust apertures are arranged within the top wall for exhausting the combustion fumes from the outer... |
| Composition comprising polyunsaturated fatty acids and activated charcoal | 20100260893 | 20101014 |
| An oral composition without bad odor, smell or taste comprising polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and activated charcoal, process for preparation and use of the composition as a nutritional supplement or as a dietary supplement for balancing blood lipid levels and preventing or reducing the risk of developing atherosclerotic changes, disorders or diseases.
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| Sanitary garment and method for making same | 20090299313 | 20091203 |
| A reusable sanitary garment is provided, having a three-part construction, incorporating an outer garment portion, a sling portion, and at least one pad, supported within the sling, which, in turn, is affixed to, and supported within, the outer garment. Both the outer garment portion and the sling portion are preferably fabricated, in an ecologically sustainable manner, from recycled plastics materials. The at least one pad may be fabricated as a reusable, washable article, or may be fabricated as a disposable article, preferably from recycled, and easily recyclable or biodegradable materials. The outer garment portion, the sling portion and/or the reusable pad may be fabricated to incorporate bamboo charcoal material, having enhanced antibacterial, deodorant, wicking and absorptive qualities.
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| Use of charcoal for treating inflammatory conditions | 20090297499 | 20091203 |
| The invention relates to the use of charcoal in the manufacture of an oral composition for the treatment of an inflammatory condition other than an inflammatory bowel disease and other than interstitial or other inflammation within the kidney.
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| Grill device | 20090293739 | 20091203 |
| an articulation point receiving the end of an arm that is able to rotate around a fixed pivot located at one end of the slider. Therefore, the grills become easily reversible in relation to the frame which has only to be placed over the live charcoal in order to obtain cooking of the food. Live charcoal or any other heating element: gas, electric broiler, lava stones, infrared, heating body, etc.
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| Charcoal igniting device | 20090288653 | 20091126 |
| A charcoal igniting device comprises a main body having an outer side surface formed with a through hole and attached with a handle formed with a retaining portion. A supporting plate installed in the main body comprises a first and a second plate pivotally connected by at least one hinge. The first plate is a fixed supporting plate fixedly attached to the main body while the second plate is a pivotally movable supporting plate combined at an end thereof away from the hinge with a pulling element, which has an end passing through the through hole and attached with a holding block. The pulling element is pulled and then retained by the retaining portion to lift the movable supporting plate and thus form a platform for... |
| Charcoal starting device and method | 20090277438 | 20091112 |
| A charcoal igniting device includes an envelope, a chimney, and a base. The envelope has an envelope height and an envelope width, the envelope height is greater than the envelope width. The envelope sidewall defines a series of holes. The envelope has an upper envelope rim and a lower envelope rim. The chimney is disposed co-axially within the envelope. The chimney has a sidewall impregnated with wax, an upper chimney rim, an ignition element disposed upon the upper chimney rim, and a lower chimney rim. The base defines a series of holes disposed through the base. The base has an outer base perimeter mated to the lower envelope rim and an inner base perimeter mated to the lower chimney rim.
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| Charcoal starting device and method | 20090277437 | 20091112 |
| A charcoal igniting device includes an envelope, a frusto-conical conduit, and a base. The envelope has an envelope height and an envelope width, the envelope height is greater than the envelope width. The envelope sidewall defines a series of holes. The envelope has an upper envelope rim and a lower envelope rim. The frusto-conical conduit is disposed concentrically within the envelope. The conduit has a conduit sidewall impregnated with wax, an upper conduit rim, an ignition element disposed upon the upper conduit rim, and a lower conduit rim. The base defines a series of holes disposed through the base. The base has an outer base perimeter mated to the lower envelope rim and an inner base perimeter mated to the lower conduit rim.
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| Charcoal starting device and method | 20090277438 | 20091112 |
| A charcoal igniting device includes an envelope, a chimney, and a base. The envelope has an envelope height and an envelope width, the envelope height is greater than the envelope width. The envelope sidewall defines a series of holes. The envelope has an upper envelope rim and a lower envelope rim. The chimney is disposed co-axially within the envelope. The chimney has a sidewall impregnated with wax, an upper chimney rim, an ignition element disposed upon the upper chimney rim, and a lower chimney rim. The base defines a series of holes disposed through the base. The base has an outer base perimeter mated to the lower envelope rim and an inner base perimeter mated to the lower chimney rim.
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| Charcoal starting device and method | 20090277437 | 20091112 |
| A charcoal igniting device includes an envelope, a frusto-conical conduit, and a base. The envelope has an envelope height and an envelope width, the envelope height is greater than the envelope width. The envelope sidewall defines a series of holes. The envelope has an upper envelope rim and a lower envelope rim. The frusto-conical conduit is disposed concentrically within the envelope. The conduit has a conduit sidewall impregnated with wax, an upper conduit rim, an ignition element disposed upon the upper conduit rim, and a lower conduit rim. The base defines a series of holes disposed through the base. The base has an outer base perimeter mated to the lower envelope rim and an inner base perimeter mated to the lower conduit rim.
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| Black pearl toothpaste | 20090269288 | 20091029 |
| A proposed toothpaste is disclosed providing a synergistic composition for toothpaste to prevent decay, to prevent and control dental plague and gingivitis, and to suppress growth of wide spectrum of micro organisms that cause periodontal disease, while not exhibiting any harmful particular side effect. It allows absorbing and removing odor components out of the oral cavity for a long period of time, removing stain from the teeth, and polishing them. The toothpaste comprises: Sodium Monofluorophosphate, Glycerin, Water, Calcium Carbonate, Xylitol-70%, Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate, Sodium Saccharin, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Methylparaben, Xanthan Gum (E-415), Cellulose Gum (E-466), Hydrated Silica, Titanium Dioxide (E-171), Peppermint Oil, Commiphora Myrrh Extract, Menthol, Charcoal, Grape Seed Oil, and Extract of Brazilian Acai Berry. Particular amounts of weight units for preferred embodiments are provided,... |
| Water treatment apparatus and water treatment method | 20090266763 | 20091029 |
| Water (23) that contains micro-nano bubbles generated in a micro-nano bubble generation tank (6) is introduced and treated in a charcoal water tank (11) which is filled with a charcoal (15) and in which an air diffusing pipe (12) is placed and thereafter introduced and treated in a membrane device (21). Thus, activities of microorganisms propagating in the charcoal (15) are increased by the micro-nano bubbles, markedly increasing ability of decomposing organic matters in the water. Therefore, a clogging phenomenon due to the organic matters can be prevented by reducing organic loads on the membrane device (21). Moreover, a very small amount of alcohols or salts are added as a micro-nano bubble generation aid to the micro-nano bubble generation tank (6), improving an incidence rate of... |
| Water treatment apparatus and water treatment method | 20090266763 | 20091029 |
| Water (23) that contains micro-nano bubbles generated in a micro-nano bubble generation tank (6) is introduced and treated in a charcoal water tank (11) which is filled with a charcoal (15) and in which an air diffusing pipe (12) is placed and thereafter introduced and treated in a membrane device (21). Thus, activities of microorganisms propagating in the charcoal (15) are increased by the micro-nano bubbles, markedly increasing ability of decomposing organic matters in the water. Therefore, a clogging phenomenon due to the organic matters can be prevented by reducing organic loads on the membrane device (21). Moreover, a very small amount of alcohols or salts are added as a micro-nano bubble generation aid to the micro-nano bubble generation tank (6), improving an incidence rate of... |
| Black pearl toothpaste | 20090269288 | 20091029 |
| A proposed toothpaste is disclosed providing a synergistic composition for toothpaste to prevent decay, to prevent and control dental plague and gingivitis, and to suppress growth of wide spectrum of micro organisms that cause periodontal disease, while not exhibiting any harmful particular side effect. It allows absorbing and removing odor components out of the oral cavity for a long period of time, removing stain from the teeth, and polishing them. The toothpaste comprises: Sodium Monofluorophosphate, Glycerin, Water, Calcium Carbonate, Xylitol-70%, Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate, Sodium Saccharin, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Methylparaben, Xanthan Gum (E-415), Cellulose Gum (E-466), Hydrated Silica, Titanium Dioxide (E-171), Peppermint Oil, Commiphora Myrrh Extract, Menthol, Charcoal, Grape Seed Oil, and Extract of Brazilian Acai Berry. Particular amounts of weight units for preferred embodiments are provided,... |
| Method of manufacturing multi-functional yarn fiber material | 20090243136 | 20091001 |
| A method of manufacturing multi-functional yarn fiber material by mixing silver ion in the range of from wt. 5% to wt. 15% and functional powder in the range of from wt. 85% to wt. 95% is provided. The functional powder is one of coconut shell charcoal powder, bamboo charcoal powder, germanium powder, titanium dioxide powder, and aluminum oxide powder so as to produce the material which is applied in many purposes such as germproof, deodorization, producing far infrared ray and anion, balancing ion, anti-ultraviolet ray, cool, and comfort.
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| Hygienic exercise equipment and manufacturing method thereof | 20090247369 | 20091001 |
| A hygienic exercise equipment includes thermo plastic elastomer having a composition comprising bamboo charcoal powder, PVC, ZN-CA stabilizer, pour point depressant, ink and at least one of DOP and ATBC. Preferably, bamboo charcoal from 0.1% to 5%, PVC from 35% to 56%, ZN-CA stabilizer from 0.4% to 1.5%, pour point depressant from 0.5% to 1.5%, ink from 0% to 10%, and at least one of DOP and ATBC from 1.0% to 5%. The composition is mixed and tailored to various designs for different exercise equipment, different parts and different portion of the exercise equipment. The internal body in the weight trainer, due to being mixed with the solid powder, has an extremely high density ranging from 0.5 g/cm.sup.3 to 6 g/cm.sup.3, preferably ranging from 4 g/cm.sup.3... |
| Method of preparing dialysed extract of fenugreek seeds which induces hypoglycemia, mediated, in part, via stimulation of insulin signaling pathway | 20090226554 | 20090910 |
| A method of preparing dialysed aqueous extract of fenugreek seeds comprising washing the fenugreek seeds is distilled water, sterilizing the said seeds, subjecting the sterilized seeds to the step of grinding to form powder, suspending the said powder in phosphate buffered saline (PBS), subjecting the said suspension to the step of filtration to obtain the filtrate, treating the filtrate with activated charcoal to obtain clear supernatant, subjecting the supernatant to the step of lyophilization and the powder thus obtained was dissolved in phosphate buffered saline (PBS), dialyzing the aqueous extract of fenugreek seeds to obtain dialysed fenugreek seed extract (FSE) which was aliquoted and stored.
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| Flame simulator of electric fireplace | 20090220221 | 20090903 |
| An apparatus for flame simulation in an electrical fireplace which improves the realism of leaping and flickering flames, comprising a fixed light source, simulated charcoal, and a flame display screen which is arranged above the fixed light source. The simulated charcoal is located in front of the flame display screen. A twisted-style light reflector is located behind the flame display screen and is driven by a motor mounted inside the wall of the electrical fireplace. By rotating the twisted-style light reflector, light emitted from the fixed light source is reflected onto the flame display screen so the simulated dynamic leaping and flickering flames can be seen. The fixed light source also illuminates the simulated charcoal to produce an effect of burning charcoals. A heater produces warm... |
| Closed retort charcoal reactor system | 20090211151 | 20090827 |
| A reactor is provided for converting organic material to charcoal, with the reactor having a furnace and a retort extending through the furnace. The retort has an auger extending therethrough, with the auger having a flight with gaps therein. Members project inwardly from the walls of the retort at the gaps in the flight to unplug blockages in the retort. A gas collection system is provided which has a branched portion having two or more venting tubes, each with valves so that each may be shut off independently to allow to off-line cleaning without requiring shutdown of the system. A method for converting organic material may be practiced by introducing combustible materials into the reactor.
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| Apparatus and method for increasing the selectivity of fet-based gas sensors | 20090211437 | 20090827 |
| A FET gas sensor having a relatively low operating temperature, for example, room temperature, is free from cross sensitivities from interfering gases by a preceding in-line filter. The sensor's service life is substantially stabilizable by using fabric-like activated charcoal filters which can be regenerated by a moderate temperature increase, and by limiting the diffusion of the analyte gas, which is made possible by the relatively small amount of gas detectable on the sensitive layer of the sensor. This substantially increases the service life of the filters. The gas sensor eliminates cross sensitivities to thereby increase the detection reliability thereof. Also, the gas sensor has relative long term stability and is economical to build. The gas sensor can read relatively weak signals generated by gas-sensitive layers, for... |
| Open fire, multi-purpose cooking grill | 20090211563 | 20090827 |
| An open fire multipurpose cooking grill generally comprising a metal “T” shaped stake that can be optionally driven into the ground or placed into a base stand holder in positioned near a campfire, patio fire-bowl, fire-ring, or charcoal container for cooking and tending to food, generally outdoors. The cooking grill having attached to it multiple bracket sleeves allowing for quick and easy installation and removal of multiple cooking grills and food preparation trays which can be raised and lowered and swiveled side to side closer to or further from the fire as needed.
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| Device for igniting and kindling a fireplace | 20090214994 | 20090827 |
| A device for igniting combustible means, especially solid combustibles such as wood, charcoal, and similar. The device includes a pressurized receptacle that is filled with a combustible medium, a spring-loaded actuating valve which selectively opens and closes a discharge port of the receptacle, preferably by applying pressure with a fingertip, and a top part that is joined to the discharge port and has a tubular extension having an adequate length.
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| Closed retort charcoal reactor system | 20090211151 | 20090827 |
| A reactor is provided for converting organic material to charcoal, with the reactor having a furnace and a retort extending through the furnace. The retort has an auger extending therethrough, with the auger having a flight with gaps therein. Members project inwardly from the walls of the retort at the gaps in the flight to unplug blockages in the retort. A gas collection system is provided which has a branched portion having two or more venting tubes, each with valves so that each may be shut off independently to allow to off-line cleaning without requiring shutdown of the system. A method for converting organic material may be practiced by introducing combustible materials into the reactor.
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| Apparatus and method for increasing the selectivity of fet-based gas sensors | 20090211437 | 20090827 |
| A FET gas sensor having a relatively low operating temperature, for example, room temperature, is free from cross sensitivities from interfering gases by a preceding in-line filter. The sensor's service life is substantially stabilizable by using fabric-like activated charcoal filters which can be regenerated by a moderate temperature increase, and by limiting the diffusion of the analyte gas, which is made possible by the relatively small amount of gas detectable on the sensitive layer of the sensor. This substantially increases the service life of the filters. The gas sensor eliminates cross sensitivities to thereby increase the detection reliability thereof. Also, the gas sensor has relative long term stability and is economical to build. The gas sensor can read relatively weak signals generated by gas-sensitive layers, for... |
| Open fire, multi-purpose cooking grill | 20090211563 | 20090827 |
| An open fire multipurpose cooking grill generally comprising a metal “T” shaped stake that can be optionally driven into the ground or placed into a base stand holder in positioned near a campfire, patio fire-bowl, fire-ring, or charcoal container for cooking and tending to food, generally outdoors. The cooking grill having attached to it multiple bracket sleeves allowing for quick and easy installation and removal of multiple cooking grills and food preparation trays which can be raised and lowered and swiveled side to side closer to or further from the fire as needed.
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| Device for igniting and kindling a fireplace | 20090214994 | 20090827 |
| A device for igniting combustible means, especially solid combustibles such as wood, charcoal, and similar. The device includes a pressurized receptacle that is filled with a combustible medium, a spring-loaded actuating valve which selectively opens and closes a discharge port of the receptacle, preferably by applying pressure with a fingertip, and a top part that is joined to the discharge port and has a tubular extension having an adequate length.
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| Closed retort charcoal reactor system | 20090211151 | 20090827 |
| A reactor is provided for converting organic material to charcoal, with the reactor having a furnace and a retort extending through the furnace. The retort has an auger extending therethrough, with the auger having a flight with gaps therein. Members project inwardly from the walls of the retort at the gaps in the flight to unplug blockages in the retort. A gas collection system is provided which has a branched portion having two or more venting tubes, each with valves so that each may be shut off independently to allow to off-line cleaning without requiring shutdown of the system. A method for converting organic material may be practiced by introducing combustible materials into the reactor.
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| Apparatus and method for increasing the selectivity of fet-based gas sensors | 20090211437 | 20090827 |
| A FET gas sensor having a relatively low operating temperature, for example, room temperature, is free from cross sensitivities from interfering gases by a preceding in-line filter. The sensor's service life is substantially stabilizable by using fabric-like activated charcoal filters which can be regenerated by a moderate temperature increase, and by limiting the diffusion of the analyte gas, which is made possible by the relatively small amount of gas detectable on the sensitive layer of the sensor. This substantially increases the service life of the filters. The gas sensor eliminates cross sensitivities to thereby increase the detection reliability thereof. Also, the gas sensor has relative long term stability and is economical to build. The gas sensor can read relatively weak signals generated by gas-sensitive layers, for... |
| Open fire, multi-purpose cooking grill | 20090211563 | 20090827 |
| An open fire multipurpose cooking grill generally comprising a metal “T” shaped stake that can be optionally driven into the ground or placed into a base stand holder in positioned near a campfire, patio fire-bowl, fire-ring, or charcoal container for cooking and tending to food, generally outdoors. The cooking grill having attached to it multiple bracket sleeves allowing for quick and easy installation and removal of multiple cooking grills and food preparation trays which can be raised and lowered and swiveled side to side closer to or further from the fire as needed.
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| Device for igniting and kindling a fireplace | 20090214994 | 20090827 |
| A device for igniting combustible means, especially solid combustibles such as wood, charcoal, and similar. The device includes a pressurized receptacle that is filled with a combustible medium, a spring-loaded actuating valve which selectively opens and closes a discharge port of the receptacle, preferably by applying pressure with a fingertip, and a top part that is joined to the discharge port and has a tubular extension having an adequate length.
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| Closed retort charcoal reactor system | 20090211151 | 20090827 |
| A reactor is provided for converting organic material to charcoal, with the reactor having a furnace and a retort extending through the furnace. The retort has an auger extending therethrough, with the auger having a flight with gaps therein. Members project inwardly from the walls of the retort at the gaps in the flight to unplug blockages in the retort. A gas collection system is provided which has a branched portion having two or more venting tubes, each with valves so that each may be shut off independently to allow to off-line cleaning without requiring shutdown of the system. A method for converting organic material may be practiced by introducing combustible materials into the reactor.
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| Apparatus and method for increasing the selectivity of fet-based gas sensors | 20090211437 | 20090827 |
| A FET gas sensor having a relatively low operating temperature, for example, room temperature, is free from cross sensitivities from interfering gases by a preceding in-line filter. The sensor's service life is substantially stabilizable by using fabric-like activated charcoal filters which can be regenerated by a moderate temperature increase, and by limiting the diffusion of the analyte gas, which is made possible by the relatively small amount of gas detectable on the sensitive layer of the sensor. This substantially increases the service life of the filters. The gas sensor eliminates cross sensitivities to thereby increase the detection reliability thereof. Also, the gas sensor has relative long term stability and is economical to build. The gas sensor can read relatively weak signals generated by gas-sensitive layers, for... |
| System for sensing cigarette filters and method therefor | 20080314397 | 20081225 |
| The invention provides a system for sensing a cigarette filter, comprising: a plurality of rotary conveyance drums (12) delivering a first cigarette filter and second cigarette filters into which the first cigarette filter is divided by a cutter; two sensors (18) disposed adjacent to the rotary conveyance drum (12) to detect the second cigarette filters; an opto coupler connected to the two sensors (18) and operated by AND logic; a HIP connected to the opto coupler, it controlling a device of supplying cigarette filters to reject a cigarette having defects; and, a PLC connected with the HIP, it controlling the device of supplying cigarette filters, wherein the two sensors (18) detect active charcoal filters located at both ends of the second cigarette filters, the HIP controls... |
| Activated carbon treatment of sediments contaminated with hydrophobic organic compounds | 20080317552 | 20081225 |
| The present invention provides a method of remediating sediments through the use of coal-, plant-, or wood-derived carbon sorbents (i.e., black carbon). The strategy employs the addition to sediments of coal- and plant- or wood-derived carbon sorbents, so-called black carbon particles like activated carbon, char, charcoal, coal, and coke. These black carbon materials sorb hydrophobic organic compound contaminants strongly, thereby reducing environmental exposure and human health risk to such contaminants. By sorbing the contaminants from sediments, this approach reduces environmental exposure and allows sediments to be disposed of as non-hazardous material. This is a cost-effective and efficient remediation technology for contaminated sediment management that can significantly reduce expenditures and other problems with conventional approaches for dredging and remediating contaminated sediments. In particular for pesticides, high sorptive... |
| Fuel recovery system for internal combustion engines | 20080295810 | 20081204 |
| A recovery system for fuel for motor vehicles includes a canister having an absorbent media such as activated charcoal. The canister includes an inlet in fluid communication with the blow-by vent of an internal combustion engine and an outlet in communication with the air intake manifold of the engine. Control valves may be incorporated into the system to control fluid flows. As a single vaporization temperature fuel or fuel constituent such as ethanol that has mixed with engine oil during startup vaporizes when the oil reaches its vaporization temperature, it is first absorbed in the activated charcoal and then slowly released and burned in the engine. The system has particular applicability to E85 fueled vehicles.
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| Fireproof footwear with protective function against toxic substances | 20080282578 | 20081120 |
| The invention relates to fireproof and/or flame-resistant footwear (1), in particular boots for firefighters, with a protective function against harmful substances, such as toxic chemical substances, the footwear (1) having a multilayered structure (2), the structure (2) comprising an outer layer (3), facing away from the foot when the footwear is being worn, and an inner layer (4), in particular an inner lining, provided on the outer layer (3) and facing towards the foot when the footwear is being worn. An adsorption layer (5) with an adsorption material (6), in particular activated charcoal, adsorbing harmful substances, is additionally arranged between the outer layer (3) and the inner layer (4), and the outer layer (3) is additionally provided with a fireproof and/or flame-retardant coating or impregnation (12).
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| Method for manufacturing oxygen reduction electrode, oxygen reduction electrode and electrochemical element using same | 20080283413 | 20081120 |
| It is an object of the present invention to provide an oxygen reduction electrode which provides four-electron reduction reaction with high selectivity in the reaction of reducing oxygen. The present invention involves a method of manufacturing an electrode for reducing oxygen used for four-electron reduction of oxygen, having (1) a first step wherein a charcoal-based material is obtained by carbonization of a starting material comprising a nitrogen-containing synthetic polymer, and (2) a second step wherein the electrode for reducing oxygen is manufactured using an electrode material comprising the charcoal-based material.
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| Process for enrichment of anatase mechanical concentrates in order to obtain synthetic rutile with low contents of rare earth and radioactive elements | 20080286181 | 20081120 |
| The present invention relates to a process for obtaining synthetic rutile with low contents of rare earth and radioactive elements from anatase mechanical concentrates, comprising the following sequential operations: calcination (1) of the anatase concentrate in a fluidized bed or rotary kiln, at a temperature between 400° C. and 600° C., during a period of time from 15 to 60 minutes, wherein hydrated iron oxides are converted into hematite after hydration water is removed, providing a reduction in the time required for next step; reduction (2) of the calcined product, in a fluidized bed or rotary kiln, at a temperature between 400° C. and 600° C., during a period of time from 5 to 30 minutes, using hydrogen, natural gas or any carbon based reducing agent... |
| Barbecue firebox and method of operation | 20080268121 | 20081030 |
| A barbecue cooking apparatus is provided. The barbecue cooking apparatus includes a firebox comprising a housing having solid walls. A charcoal tray is disposed within the housing, and one or more vents are disposed in the housing above the charcoal tray. One or more vents are disposed in the charcoal tray. An upper interior chamber within the housing above the charcoal tray is configured to hold wood and charcoal. A lower interior chamber within the housing below the charcoal tray is configured to provide a volume for the collection of wood ash. A duct is attached to the housing and forms a passageway from the lower interior chamber for heated air and wood smoke.
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| Drying cabinet with ventilation system | 20080256826 | 20081023 |
| Air circulating apparatus for providing ventilation within a drying cabinet or locker having, the air circulating apparatus having an intake air flow fan and a circular-shaped air ducting system for producing cyclonic air flow within the drying cabinet or locker for enhancing the drying and deodorizing of clothing and sporting equipment not easily laundered for use in an equipment drying cabinet or locker, closet or the like. The air circulating apparatus having a small sized intake air fan, a charcoal filter element activated by the air flow, a timing circuit permitting the fan to be set for a selected period of time, a circular-shaped air ducting system having a series of angled baffles for directing air flow upwardly in a cyclonic flow pattern.
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| Charcoal igniter | 20080257332 | 20081023 |
| The charcoal igniter provides for the pre-ignition of charcoal, prior to placement of the charcoal within a barbecue or grill. The charcoal igniter includes a charcoal receptacle having at least one sidewall, a lower wall and an open upper end. The lower wall has an opening formed therethrough and the charcoal receptacle defines a charcoal-receiving chamber therein. A support is mounted on a gas cylinder, adjacent the nozzle thereof. When the charcoal receptacle is mounted on the support, the nozzle projects through the opening formed through the lower wall. Charcoal is then received within the charcoal-receiving chamber and gas flowing through the nozzle may be ignited. Once the charcoal is ignited, the receptacle may be lifted off the support for dispensing of the ignited charcoal into... |
| Quick drawer change system | 20080257334 | 20081023 |
| A grill that includes a base and, residing thereupon, a cooking surface in the form of a grate for supporting food to be cooked by the grill. A first removable drawer is positionable beneath the grate having at least one burner. A source of combustible fuel, such as a pressurized gas, is contained within a tank located within the base of the grill. A fuel line emanating from the pressurized tank terminates at a control valve having a first gas transmitting position facilitating the combustible fuel fed to the at least one burner and a second gas blocking position preventing the combustible fuel to be fed to the at least one burner. The control valve is capable of assuming the first gas transmitting position only if... |
| Methods and related systems and formulations to normalize and improve human body chemistry and healing ability | 20080260708 | 20081023 |
| Methods, systems and formulations for normalizing and improving human body chemistry and the body's natural ability to heal itself. In one embodiment a system including effective amounts of a digestive enzyme, soluble and insoluble fiber, laxative, probiotics, vitamin C, potassium, protease enzymes, lipase, lysine, taurine, proline, choline, inositol, inositol hexaphosphate, policosanol, charcoal, bentonite clay, thyme, ascorbic acid, magnesium citrate, calcium citrate, methylsulfonyl methane, cayenne pepper, magnesium, potassium, ester-c, ginger and niacin, lysine calcium, stevia leaf, citric acid, a tincture of bayberry bark, juniper berries, yam root, cramp bark, golden seal root, fennel seed, uva ursi leaves, ginger root, lobelia herb, catnip herb, and peppermint leaf, golden seal root, Echinacea angustifolia root, ginger root, and licorice root, a tincture of black walnut hulls, venus fly trap, chaparral,... |
| Manufacturing method of bamboo charcoal supporting silver and products thereof | 20080254980 | 20081016 |
| The BC powders (particle size<10 μm, Taiwan Paiho) are activated with surfactant sodium alginate under stirred for 1 h. The as-prepared BC powders (2 g) are immersed into 100 mL of biamminesilver nitrate ([Ag(NH3)2]NO3) solutions, which are formed by adding 25 wt. % aqueous ammonia into AgNO3 solution at room temperature. After stirring for 1 h, dilute aqueous solutions of hydrazine monohydrate are separately prepared and introduced to the BC-AgNO3 solutions in appropriate quantities (molar ratio 1:1 with respect to silver nitrate) by a syringe. Stirring is continued under inert atmosphere at room temperature for another 4 h. The BC/Ag particles are separated and washed with deionized water and ethanol, then dried in vacuum at 60° C. for overnight.
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| Decontaminant edible product, methods of production and uses thereof | 20080248088 | 20081009 |
| The invention relates to an edible product containing a decontaminant. Particularly, the invention relates to an edible product, for instance, a food-like product, containing an effective amount of activated charcoal to mitigate, substantially reduce or cause the cessation of at least one adverse effect associated with the ingestion of a toxic substance. The invention also relates to methods for manufacturing such a decontaminant edible product and uses thereof.
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| Planting mix compositions and methods | 20080236037 | 20081002 |
| This application provides bulking compositions and methods of making such compositions. In particular examples, such compositions include bulking agents (such as nutshell fragments of filbert or coconut shells) at least partially coated with a binder and super-absorbent polymer (SAP)-particles adhered to the bulking agents by the binder, and can further include seeds at least partially coated with a binder and containing SAP-particles adhered to the seeds by the binder. Also provided are seeds that have adhered thereto SAP-particles and activated charcoal or coir.
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| Foldable charcoal starter | 20080230043 | 20080925 |
| Various embodiments of a collapsible charcoal starter are shown, described and claimed herein. In one embodiment, the charcoal starter includes six panels being hingedly interconnected to form a closed loop. The charcoal starter is configured to have an expanded position and a collapsed position, and can be moved therebetween without any disassembly of the charcoal starter. In the expanded position, the six panels form four walls or boundaries, whereby the walls define a volume for receiving charcoal briquettes. In the collapsed position, the six panels are oriented generally parallel. Moreover, four of the panels are sandwiched in between the two remaining panels. In this manner, the depth of the charcoal starter can be significantly reduced as compared to the expanded position, while the width is substantially... |
| High speed solid cooking fuel igniter | 20080230044 | 20080925 |
| Devices and methods for accelerating the combustion of non-gas cooking fuels used in barbequing. The devices include a starting fuel for preparing, or starting, a cooking fuel, such as charcoal briquettes, for use to cook food. The starting fuel is contained in a kindling chamber beneath an upper chamber containing the cooking fuel. A powered air delivery mechanism may provide an airflow to the fuels to increase combustion and heating thereof. In some embodiments, the device is a breach-loading device. In some embodiments, the air delivery mechanism is battery-powered. The device may be configured to provide, and/or may be automated to provide, different operating states responsive to the degree of ignition and/or combustion of the fuels in the device. In some embodiments, the device is adapted... |
| Barbecue grill | 20080230045 | 20080925 |
| A charcoal fired barbecue grill is described and shown herein. In one embodiment, a charcoal grate is disclosed which is formed from a sheet metal material. The charcoal grate includes a bottom wall and a plurality of side walls, The bottom wall includes a plurality of apertures to allow combustion air to reach the charcoal and a plurality of embossments to increase the structural rigidity of the charcoal tray. At least some of the side walls include side wall extensions which are configured to engage with the barbecue grill firebox to support the charcoal grate underneath the cooking grate. In a second embodiment, a charcoal grill firebox is disclosed which includes a dual purpose nesting target on an inside surface. The nesting target is not only... |
| Device for delivering fuel out of a fuel tank | 20080223865 | 20080918 |
| A device for delivering fuel has a fuel delivery unit placed inside a fuel tank and which consists of a swirl pot with a fuel pump situated therein for delivering fuel out via a flow line to an internal combustion engine, and with a ventilation system located inside the fuel tank and serves to withdraw fuel vapors from the fuel tank. This ventilation system consists of ventilation lines and a liquid trap for precipitating fuel. The ventilation lines are arranged with one end in the upper area of the fuel tank, and, with the other end, lead into the liquid trap. An activated charcoal filter located downstream from the liquid trap has a connection to the atmosphere. The liquid trap and the activated charcoal filter are... |
| Finishing material panel for construction material | 20080220263 | 20080911 |
| A finishing material panel for a construction material is disclosed, which comprises an expanded vermiculite of 35˜45 weight % having heat keeping, adiabatic and inflammable functions, a yellow earth of 5˜15 weight % or white earth of 5˜15 weight %, a fibroid component of 5˜15 weight %, water of 30˜40 weight %, and at least one sub-material of 5˜10 weight % selected from the group consisting of silica, charcoal, illite, jade, elva, and aroma. Pores are formed as fibroid is dried, and inflammable effects are excellent owing to expanded vermiculite and silica.
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| Adsorbent,method for producing same, and method for processing oil-containing waste water | 20080210637 | 20080904 |
| The present invention provides an adsorbent comprising calcined coke with a BET surface area of 20 m2/g or less which is obtained by calcining a particular carbonaceous material at 1000 to 1500° C. and which is preferably obtained by calcining coal coke, petroleum coke or charcoal coke at 1000 to 1500° C. The adsorbent of the present invention exhibits adequate adsorbent ability with respect to an oil component in oil-containing wastewater even when the oil-containing wastewater is an emulsion or contains a low concentration of the oil component, and also stably maintains the adsorbent ability over a long period of time.
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| Method for manufacturing filter canisters and tracking quality assurance | 20080215277 | 20080904 |
| An assembly line for manufacturing filter canisters is disclosed. The method for assembling filter canisters provides a unique serial number for each canister and a database that associates the component lot numbers, activated charcoal weight, and quality assurance test results with the serial number for the filter canister. The manufacturing method can be adapted for assembly of canisters with activated charcoal and an aerosol HEPA filter, canisters with activated charcoal only, and canisters with an aerosol HEPA filter only. Some embodiments can also enable different testing conditions and specifications, activated charcoal loading requirements, labeling specifications, and packaging requirements.
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| Woven storage bag for charcoal | 20080202971 | 20080828 |
| Weather-resistant charcoal bags are formed from a woven thermoplastic layer and optionally having a barrier film layer. The charcoal bags can also have a flat bottom for improved advertising.
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| Cooking apparatus with burning drawers that may be removed and exchanged so that it can be fired by either natural gas, or wood or charcoal | 20080190408 | 20080814 |
| A cooking grill or other cooking apparatus with heating drawers that may be slid into and out of a cabinet assembly like a drawer in a desk or dresser. There are two types of burning drawers, both of which have rectangular box-like shapes, with the same dimensions, so that either one of them can be inserted into the same slots in the cabinet assembly. The first type of drawer is designed for wood or charcoal. The second type of drawer is designed for natural gas. One drawer can be slid out, and the other drawer can be slid in. There are three type of cooking surfaces: a wok grill with a radially grating, a teriyaki plate with a solid surface, and a barbeque grill having apertures... |
| Charcoal lighting device | 20080190410 | 20080814 |
| A charcoal lighting device is provided that is particularly adapted for lighting a charcoal grill. Methods of lighting a grill are also provided using such devices. The devices and use thereof allows for quick and efficient lighting of a charcoal grill utilizing a non-petroleum based accelerant and therefore not having a significant deleterious effect on the properties of the food.
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| Barbecue grill with height-adjustable legs and wire mesh | 20080178862 | 20080731 |
| A barbecue grill includes a charcoal tray having a plurality of upward extended supporting brackets, which are formed at different heights with at least two locating notches each; a wire mesh supported on the locating notches at different heights depending on actual needs; and a supporting leg assembly located below the trip tray. The supporting leg assembly includes a primary leg and at least two secondary legs, all of which are length-adjustable sectional legs consisting of a plurality of detachably connected sections each, and a binding element screwed to the primary leg at a predetermined point for loosely binding the primary leg and the secondary legs together. The primary and secondary legs are screwed at upper locking ends to holding-down devices provided at an underside of... |
| Multi-functional thermos mug having bamboo charcoal | 20080179335 | 20080731 |
| The present invention is a multi-functional thermos mug having bamboo charcoal. The thermos mug comprises a lid provided therein with an inner thermos cover made from bamboo charcoal ceramics and a cup shell provided therein with an inner thermos cup body made from bamboo charcoal ceramics. The inner thermos cover and inner thermos cup body could deodorize foul smell and emit far infrared. The inner thermos cover body and the inner thermos cup body are manufactured from injection molding a powder and another plastic powder. The powder is obtained from burning a bamboo charcoal or far infrared mineral together with an anion mineral. Positioning means are provided between the components of the thermos mug such that the lid, inner thermos cover body, outer cup shell, inner... |
| Portable charcoal grill with incorporated fan | 20080168977 | 20080717 |
| A charcoal grill (10) providing a rapid ignition and heating of the charcoal, by means of an electric fan (30) that is coupled to the body (12) of the grill. The fan decreases the overall time required to heat the charcoal to proper cooking temperature by increasing the flow of air provided to the charcoal. The increased airflow created by the incorporated fan accelerates the firing-up and heating of the charcoal by channeling air across and through the charcoal. The decreased time required to heat the charcoal to a temperature suitable for cooking, further more ensures more efficient use of the charcoal.
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| Heavy duty foil pouch, sack, or bag, for barbequing with charcoal or wood for easy clean up | 20080159665 | 20080703 |
| If you have ever washed for a better way of barbecuing and didn't want to be bothered with the mess of the ashes afterward, and the clean up can be dirty. Now, there is a way. With my Invention, the clean up of the ashes is a breeze. With my Invention, a heavy duty aluminum foil pouch, sac, or bag, with the charcoal or whatever you wish to barbecue with, inside the container or pouch. For the purpose of this summary, I am using charcoal in the pouch, sac, or bag, but any item can be used. The key is a quick cleanup, and convenience. And you buy it this way. It goes from the store, to your barbecue grill, and then to the trash can... |
| Cigarette filter incorporating nanofibers | 20080149120 | 20080626 |
| A cigarette is equipped with a filter incorporating nanofibers. The nanofibers can be used either alone or in conjunction with other filtering media such as larger fibers, paper, activated charcoal, etc. With a nanofiber filter, the filter need not be as dense as the molecules of the smoke become attracted to the nanofiber due to quantum mechanics instead of being sieved out. The efficacy of the filter is better than filters with larger diameter fibers.
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| Arrangement for a grill | 20080141869 | 20080619 |
| The present abstract refers to the application for a utility model patent covering a grill belonging to the field of home utensils, which received an arrangement to enable the preparation of a barbecue to the “open flame” style in a gas oven, essentially comprising: a base platter (1) supported over the gas burner (50) of an oven and provided with a middle opening (4) receiving the flame; a bell-shaped container (10), which is coupled and supported over the base platter (1); a heat diffuser (20) supported over the base platter (1) above the opening (4) and receiving an amount of charcoal (52); and a set of vertical skews (30) and baskets (31) with the tips supported over circumferential braces (6) of the base platter (1) around... |
| Water filter apparatus and methodology | 20070295667 | 20071227 |
| Water filters systems for providing potable water including a combination of ceramic with anti-microbial embedded therewithin, and granular activated charcoal.
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| Bamboo charcoal cup | 20070289450 | 20071220 |
| The present invention discloses a cup, particularly a bamboo charcoal cup containing bamboo charcoal, which comprises a cup body whose internal part can load liquids or foods. The bamboo charcoal cup is composed of bamboo charcoal material which is refined under high temperature and may emit the natural far infrared-ray (IR). After examination, the average emission rate of the bamboo charcoal is 83.7% to 91%, and its measured wavelength is 8 to 12 m. These properties are consensus with those of the far IR emitted from human body. Such far IR therefore belongs to the health care class. It could benefit our health if we use the bamboo charcoal cup for a long time. For the injured people or the patients who tend to be tired... |
| Multiple purpose support device for portable outdoor grilling and cooking | 20070289587 | 20071220 |
| A self supporting alignment and stability system for portable outdoor grilling and cooking that serves as a support structure for attaching multiple purpose grilling attachments and accessories that also can be attached to any grill, fire ring or other portable grills. The basic structure includes a main post ground stand, ground auger, plus multiple adjustable attachments with leveling arms. Accessories include a grill surface, charcoal pan, frying pan, cutting board, condiment rack and carrying case. The support structure with needed grilling accessories can be used as a stand alone portable grill or attached to any existing grill, fire ring or applicable portable grill.
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| Nano-silver wound dressing | 20070293799 | 20071220 |
| A nano-silver wound dressing consists of a skin contact layer made from hydrophilic cloth and directly contacting wound on surface of skin, a disinfecting (or bactericidal) antitoxic layer made from activated charcoal cloth impregnated with nanocrystalline silver, a blood absorbing and styptic layer made from non-woven cloth with superabsorbent polymer, an isolation layer made from composite fabric with pore size less than 5 μm, and an elastic bandage for fixing a main body on the site of wound. Edges of the isolation layer and the skin contact layer are integrated to form a main body while the disinfecting (or bactericidal) antitoxic layer as well as the blood absorbing and styptic layer are separated from each other and both enclosed inside the main body.
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| Water stream dispersible skin care solid composition | 20070286834 | 20071213 |
| SOLUTION: This allergen absorbent composition comprises of a powder including one or more component among clay, charcoal, mineral mud. Moreover, the composition includes herbal extracts, essential oils, cellulose ether, binding agent and colorants, when it is necessary.
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| Barbecue | 20070277800 | 20071206 |
| A barbecue has a body, a charcoal bracket and at least one food drawer. The body has a front wall with a mouth and multiple vents defined in the front wall, a central cavity and at least one side cavity. The charcoal bracket is received inside the central cavity in the body. The charcoal bracket has a barbecue grill mounted on the charcoal bracket. The at least one food holder is received in the at least one side cavity. When the barbecue is in use, the heat conducting from the charcoal bracket may bake foods inside the food holders.
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| Continuous carbonization processing by internal heat type self-substained combustion system | 20070281268 | 20071206 |
| The present invention provides a processing method which can process biomass resources to a carbide having a uniformity and including a large amount of high-carbon charcoal, can hold down an initial cost while capable of executing a large amount of process (for example, 100 ton per day), has a low running cost while can suppress a fuel consumption to a significantly low level, and can continuously carbonize a object having a high water content, having an unstable shape and having a high viscosity such as a sewage sludge even being a simple structure. The carbonization processing method has the steps of (i) continuously supplying a processing object M which is not preliminarily treated, or a processing object M which is formed at a predetermined magnitude by... |
| Barbecue grill with biomass gasifier combustion unit as charcoal starter or heat source | 20070272229 | 20071129 |
| Barbecue grill consisting of housing containing possible charcoal rack and one or more cooking grills. Attached below housing is a biomass gasifier/combustion unit providing charcoal starting and combustion air control for charcoal combustion or providing primary heat for cooking.
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| Apparatus and method to impart smoke flavoring to barbequed meat | 20070256572 | 20071108 |
| A fire-proof smoke canister is loaded with a fragrant burnable mixture, comprising wood chips, shavings, or sawdust, combined with one or more selected herb seasonings such as oregano, fennel, dill, sage, ginger, rosemary, thyme, or celery seed. The burnable mixture may itself be a combination of various woods, including vintage oak obtained from retired wine barrels. At least one aperture is provided in the wall of the canister, preferably in the removable cover portion. The loaded canister is placed on a charcoal, gas, or electric fired barbeque grill for heating. Once smoke exudes from the aperture, the meat is placed on the grill and a cover is lowered over the grill to confine the smoke. The aperture size is selected as to allow only slow, oxygen-starved... |
| Acid-neutralizing agent | 20070254069 | 20071101 |
| Acid-neutralizing agent contains substantial amount of calcium of an acid-neutralizing ability against various acid chemicals substance for humans, animals, agricultural produces, meat and poultry. And the method of producing the same are provided. An environmental friendly high speed and high press scraping treatment is applied to a calcium-containing substance represented by calcium carbonate-containing substances originating from shellfishes, to eliminate heavy metals and other contamination accumulated on the surface. A heating and baking treatment is applied separately to the different said shellfishes and calcium carbonate-containing minerals and charcoal of bamboo to the temperature and maintaining the temperature not less then the decompose point of each calcium component-containing substance, a sufficient time of heating and baking treatment from 3 hours up to 18 hours depend on materials treated.... |
| Roaster with a door on an upper portion | 20070240583 | 20071018 |
| Disclosed is a roaster with an improved door structure and an improved charcoal ignition structure. The roaster includes a roaster box having a pair or guides fixed to an upper portion thereof; a heat generation installed in the roaster box to generate heat; a meat fixing means installed in the roaster box to fix meat to be cooked by heat generated from the heat generation device; a carrying means mounted to the guides to be horizontally movable; and a door mounted to the carrying means and moving horizontally together with the carrying means to open or close the roaster box. The door increase inner pressure in the box and restricts gravy evaporation. The door has stable movement structure and easy separation from the box since it... |
| Charcoal, storage and loading method | 20070235510 | 20071011 |
| The invention relates to a method for moisture-proof storage and loading of charcoal in portions, contained in a charcoal container with a pouring device. According to said invention, the container is fireproof, rust-proof, light and resealable and has a sufficient charcoal capacity; said container can be sealed by means of a cover, said container comprises a dust protection device; the pouring device, located on the top or at the bottom, simplifies pouring of charcoal in portions and a solid rod is designed for cleaning said pouring device.
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| Air conditioning apparatus | 20070227107 | 20071004 |
| Air flow from an internal air/external air switching unit 10 passes through a by-pass passage 63 and flows into a heater core 41. Warm air is blown out from the heater core 41 and flows into a deodorizing filter 60. In the deodorizing filter 60, odor components are separated from a charcoal filter by the heat of the warm air, the odor components then flowing in the order of a discharging passage 66→an external air inlet port 12 of a vent switching unit 50→an external air intake port, and being discharged out of the vehicle room. Thus, by simply providing the by-pass passage 63, the discharging passage 66, and the doors 61, 68, the same heater unit 41 and blower unit 20 as in prior art... |
| Outdoor oven | 20070221191 | 20070927 |
| An outdoor oven adapted for use as an old-world style brick oven, a traditional gas grill, or a traditional charcoal grill. The outdoor oven comprises a cooking chamber, at least one gas burner positioned below the cooking chamber, a thermostat operatively connected to the burners for controlling the temperature of the cooking chamber when operated in the oven mode, means for positioning at least one removable cooking tile above the burner, a subfloor mounted to the oven housing between the burner and the cooking chamber. The subfloor has a plurality of openings formed therein through which heated air flows upward toward the bottom surface of the cooking tiles from the burners; and at least one removable insert portion and an outer portion mounted to the oven... |
| Method of smoking/burning type volume reduction treatment and apparatus therefor | 20070221491 | 20070927 |
| In the operation of smoking/burning type volume reduction treatment apparatus (1), referring to view (A), charcoal carbonized layer (T2) is spread over powdery ceramic layer (T1) in the state of having negative ion air fed through air supply inlet (H). Further, sawdust layer (T3) is spread thereover, and thereafter treatment subject layer (V) is piled thereon. In a temporary burning region of the carbonized layer (T2), the powdery ceramic layer (T1) exerts not only heat storing action but also heat radiation action. Referring to view (B), the interior of the sawdust layer (T3) is altered into temporary carbonized layer (T3 1) and temporary dried layer (T3 2). As the temporary burning region slowly moves upward, an under side of the treatment subject layer (V) is altered... |
| Barbecue chimney and utensil holder | 20070209652 | 20070913 |
| The invention is a portable barbecue charcoal briquette chimney starter and utensil and dish holder. It is designed to assist anyone wanting to ignite charcoal briquettes in a chimney starter in a place that is more convenient and safer than the methods now being employed. This invention, this device also allows the user a convenient place for the storage and use of barbecue utensils and dishes while barbecuing. This invention, this device is designed specifically for use with a popular kettle style barbecue.
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| Closed retort charcoal reactor system | 20070209923 | 20070913 |
| A reactor is provided for converting organic material to charcoal, with the reactor having a furnace and a retort extending through the furnace. The retort has an auger extending therethrough, with the auger having a flight with gaps therein. Members project inwardly from the walls of the retort at the gaps in the flight to unplug blockages in the retort. A gas collection system is provided which has a branched portion having two or more venting tubes, each with valves so that each may be shut off independently to allow to off-line cleaning without requiring shutdown of the system. A method for converting organic material may be practised by introducing combustible materials into the reactor.
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| Method and portable system for cooking | 20070199555 | 20070830 |
| A portable cooking system has a heating chamber supported by retractable legs that rest on a lid. A fire pan also resting on the lid and partially within the heating chamber is adaptable to burn charcoal, wood, or compressed gas. The lid supports and isolates the fire pan from the ground. The fire pan may be adapted for grilling. An alternate lid may contain an electric heating element. Thermometers and a vent on the heating chamber allow regulation on temperature within the heating chamber. The system may be adapted to provide uniform, controlled heat for Dutch ovens contained within. The system may also function as a smoker.
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| Carbonized charcoal electrode | 20070202387 | 20070830 |
| An apparatus (1) for use of carbonized charcoal powder as an electrode is provided. Charcoal is provided as a powder, carbonized, and placed in a container (16) by which compressive pressure is applied to the carbonized-charcoal powder via one or more sides of the container (16). As a result of the compressive pressure the packed-bed (11) of carbonized-charcoal powder manifests a resistivity of less than about 1 ohm-cm and is suitable for use as an electrode in a fuel cell, battery or electrolyzer. The apparatus is adapted with electrical contacts (8, 9, 10) to conduct electric flow to or from the electrode and adapted for communication of an electrolyte with the electrode.
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| Drying cabinet and ventilation system | 20070193058 | 20070823 |
| Air circulating apparatus for providing ventilation within a drying cabinet and locker having an intake air flow fan and a circular-shaped air ducting system for producing cyclonic air flow within the locker for enhancing the drying and deodorizing of clothing and sporting equipment not easily laundered for use in an equipment locker, closet or the like. The air circulating apparatus having a small sized intake air fan, a charcoal filter element activated by the air flow, a timing circuit permitting the fan to be set for a selected period of time, and a circular-shaped air ducting system having a series of angled baffles for directing air flow upwardly. The air circulating apparatus having an alternative aromatic structure for release of oil compounds upon exposure of the... |
| Plasma-aided method and apparatus for hydrogen storage and adsorption of gases into porous powder | 20070196590 | 20070823 |
| Provided are plasma-aided gas storage methods and apparatus. In one embodiment, a porous powder bed assembly equipped with corona discharge electrodes is used to generate a non-equilibrium plasma of negatively ionized gas molecules which absorb onto porous particles, e.g., activated charcoal, to form a gas storage entity. Gas adsorbed onto the particles is desorbed at moderate temperatures by aid of ultraviolet light illumination.
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| Therapy and use of compounds in therapy | 20070197485 | 20070823 |
| A method for treating cachecia, liver disease, and other wasting syndromes is provided. The treatment method comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound that is able to reduce the production, absorption and/or the effect of an endotoxin. Examples of such compounds include, but are not limited to, bile acids; bactericidal/permeability increasing proteins; lipoproteins; antibodies capable of binding to endotoxins; LPS binding protein; activated charcoal, Fuller's earth, attapulgite, kaolin or bentonite or a clay; a drug blocking effectively signaling through toll-like receptors; and calostrum or human, bovine or other mammals.
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| Crystalline nanocatalysts for improving combustion properties of fuels and fuel compositions incorporating such catalysts | 20070180760 | 20070809 |
| Organically complexed nanocatalyst compositions are applied to or mixed with a carbon-containing fuel (e.g., tobacco, coal, briquetted charcoal, biomass, or a liquid hydrocarbon like fuel oils or gasoline) in order to enhance combustion properties of the fuel. Nanocatalyst compositions can be applied to or mixed with a solid fuel substrate in order to reduce the amount of CO, hydrocarbons, and soot produced by the fuel during combustion. In addition, coal can be treated with inventive nanocatalyst compositions to reduce the amount of NOx produced during combustion (e.g., by removing coal nitrogen in a low oxygen pre-combustion zone of a low NOx burner). The nanocatalyst compositions include nanocatalyst particles made using a dispersing agent. At least a portion of the nanoparticles is crystalline with a spacing between... |
| Method of lighting a fire from a charcoal-containing fuel package | 20070180762 | 20070809 |
| A combustible charcoal fuel package is disclosed which includes an outer wrapper, preferably formed from burlap or other similar woven material that encloses large pieces of charcoal material, medium pieces of charcoal material and smaller pieces of charcoal material coated or otherwise soaked in a vegetable wax to form an aggregate. The aggregate is disposed at or near the bottom of the burlap wrapper, with the medium-size pieces of charcoal material disposed thereon with the larger pieces of charcoal material disposed on top of the medium-sized pieces of charcoal material. Preferably, all charcoal materials are fabricated from all-natural charcoal logs fabricated from compressed charcoal particles without the use of odor causing binders.
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| Personal protection, procedural and surgical mask | 20070175477 | 20070802 |
| A preformed seam, crease, or fold in the bottom portion of a surgical, procedural, or personal protection mask forms a chin pocket in the bottom of the mask to receive the user's chin therein. This pocket has been found to provide a better mask fit to reduce the air leakage around the mask not only around the user's chin, but around the entire face. The mask may also have a unique construction of the filter material which includes a filter layer and a moisture resistant layer. The mask also may include a soft comfortable layer for placement against the face of a user. The filter layer can provide an activated charcoal filter and/or a particulate filter which allows gas to pass therethrough but resists passage of... |
| Grill | 20070169769 | 20070726 |
| The present invention relates to a turning type charcoal roast board, and more particularly, to a turning type charcoal roast board, wherein if exchange of a used roast board is required during roast of meat using a charcoal fire, new roast rods are placed at an opening of a main body of the roast board in such a manner that the roast rods stored in a roast rod-supplying box are fed via a moving means through users simple operation of a control device for controlling the feeding of the roast rods installed on a main body of the charcoal roast board, and roast rods used at the opening of the main board are transferred to and received in a roast rod-receiving box by means of rotation... |
| Methods and compositions for improving plant growth | 20070148754 | 20070628 |
| The present invention has surprisingly discovered that certain spore-forming microorganisms, present in soil, plants and other forms of organic matter, survive excessive heat of a fire within soil or carbonized wood. It has been determined that such microorganisms stimulate plant growth, enhance the nutritional value of plant products, and incorporate carbon dioxide. Accordingly, the present invention provides methods for isolating and identifying plant growth-stimulating microorganisms from soil and from carbonized organic materials. The present invention also provides compositions and methods useful for enhancing plant growth and nutritional properties and for producing DNA-enhanced plants which may be consumed by human individuals for enhancing human DNA. The compositions and methods of the present invention are also useful for improving soil. The invention also provides methods for using charcoal... |
| Composite film bag for packaging bulk products | 20070140600 | 20070621 |
| The present invention relates to a multi-layered composite bag used to store bulk type products such as pet food, seeds, fertilizer, cereals, grains, charcoal, sand, gravel, and other bulk products, including without limitation bulk products intended for human and non-human consumption, and provides a more efficient manufacturing process than using a paper/plastic structure. The present invention provides a bag comprising a middle layer of woven mesh tubing to which an outer layer of solid plastic film is adhered using polypropylene or other polylaminates.
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| Process for producing silicon carbide ceramic | 20070132129 | 20070614 |
| A process uses ground wood charcoal having a particle size of not more than 40 μm as a starting material for producing dense, compact, homogeneous and isotropic ceramic bodies containing a high content of silicon carbide and a geometric density of at least 2.80 g/cm3. A homogeneous mixture is formed from the ground wood charcoal and a carbonizable binder for forming the ceramic bodies.
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| Diaper pail | 20070125792 | 20070607 |
| A diaper pail has a body with an interior container space and an access opening into the interior container space. A diaper receptacle is also in the body and has a diaper receiving opening into the receptacle. An obstruction is provided that can be moved between a receiving orientation and a dumping orientation. In one aspect, an input device I configured to signal a part of the diaper pail to automatically operate the obstruction between the dumping orientation and the receiving orientation to receive a soiled diaper into the diaper receptacle and to dump the soiled diaper from the diaper receptacle into the interior container space. In another aspect, an activated charcoal filter is in communication with at least the interior storage space and is designed... |
| Easily lighted grill | 20060288995 | 20061228 |
| An easy and fast to light, device for the improved cooking of food, made for using charcoal or similar fuel, comprising a generally convex shell or an envelope, a perforated partition dividing the shell or envelope into a lighting portion and a firebox, and a lid. In optional embodiment a duct is also provided to enhance lighting.
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| Method and apparatus for producing charcoal | 20060280670 | 20061214 |
| Apparatus for batch processing source material into charcoal in a battery of kilns, each of which use forced convection of process gases through the source material to shorten the process cycle time, and all of which use an external combustor to burn the process waste gases from each kiln to provide the primary source of applied energy for the process.
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| Method of making bamboo charcoal adsorbents | 20060281633 | 20061214 |
| A new method of making adsorbents from bamboo helps industry reduce pollution. The process involves preparing raw and/or waste bamboo for pyrolysis to produce bamboo charcoals and bamboo tar; crushing the bamboo charcoals into granular form, then mixing the grains with water and the bamboo tar; heating the resultant material in a rotary oven filled with an inert gas to produce carbonized charcoals; heating the carbonized charcoals in a gravity kiln, in which an activator is added and an inert gas is filled. This new method produces adsorbents with an unusually high capacity for physical and chemical adsorption.
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| Ultraviolet-response thin film photocatalyst and application thereof | 20060275187 | 20061207 |
| The present invention provides an ultraviolet-responsive thin film photocatalyst and an application thereof. The present invention relates to a transparent thin film titanium dioxide photocatalyst wherein the crystal size of the titanium dioxide catalyst forming the thin film is 5 nm to 50 nm, the adsorption wavelength peak is in the range of 200 nm to 300 nm and the film thickness is 0.1 to 1.0 microns, to the aforementioned photocatalyst wherein the crystal form of the titanium dioxide forming the thin film is a mixed state of spindle-shaped crystals and cubic crystals, to a filter wherein inorganic paper having silicon carbide (SiC) or amorphous silica (SiO2) as a principal component or inorganic paper having activated charcoal, zeolite or sepiolite as a principal component is used... |
| Cleaning and conditioning composition and method | 20060276361 | 20061207 |
| A cleaning composition and method for the removal of contaminants, such as, oil and grease from a surface, particularly concrete and asphalt. The composition includes an absorptive material, charcoal, and a pH modifying agent which is applied and removed in a dry form. Optionally, surfactant, solvent, carbonate or microorganisms may be added.
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| Egg-shaped live bait well system | 20060265940 | 20061130 |
| A live bait well for storing and maintaining live bait includes a container having an egg shape. The container includes a top lid connected by a hinge to a main body and a water tight seal provided by a gasket. The container includes molded cooling device holders and a drain. A water purification system is provided that includes a pump and an oxygen aerator infusion device and a charcoal filter in line in a tube system connected to an outlet port and an inlet port of the main body of the container.
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| Tray assembly and methods | 20060260598 | 20061123 |
| A single-use tray is useable to impart aromatic material to food upon the application of heat. The tray assembly is pre-filled with aromatic material, such as wood chips, charcoal, briquettes, spices, herbs, or natural or artificial flavorings. The tray assembly includes a first tray with a base and a second tray non-removably secured to the first tray over the base and over the volume of aromatic material. The second tray has a cooking surface defining an aperture arrangement to permit the flow of gases from the aromatic material through the cooking surface upon application of heat. A packaged food product includes the tray assembly with prepackaged food and an outer protective covering or wrapper. Some arrangements include a lid that defines a chamber for enhancing flavor.... |
| Barbecue grill with fuel storage bin | 20060260599 | 20061123 |
| An outdoor barbecuing grill is connected to a charcoal storage bin. The storage bin can preserve up to twenty pounds of charcoal for ready use in grilling. The grill is a standard construct of a cooking chamber with a lid and having inside it a food grate positioned over a fuel holding grate, which is then positioned over an ash catcher. The cooking chamber is removable and attached to the storage bin on top. The storage bin has portions facilitating the ease of access to the charcoal, such as by scooping charcoal from the bin with a scoop. The scoop hangs from a hanger, which is below the door. The storage bin also has 4 functions. Drip frame for keeping water outside the storage bin. Inside... |
| Crude drug compositions and the process for preparing them | 20060257506 | 20061116 |
| The present invention provides a crude drug composition comprising extracts of radish and tea leaf and additionally comprising an extract extracted from at least one crude drug selected from a group consisting of Daucus carota var sativa, Aurantii nobilis Pericapium, Aurantii immatri Pericarpium, Ficus carica L., Allium cepa L., Mume Fructus and Prunus armeniaca. Inventive composition induces the functional activation of intestine in the charcoal-administered animal model experiment and constipation-induced animal model and improves the constipation by activating mucus secretion in the intestine. And the composition is confirmed to inhibit the growth of intestinal harmful bacteria without affecting the growth of beneficial bacteria. Therefore, the crude drug composition of the present invention may be useful for the pharmaceutical composition and health care food for preventing, alleviating... |
| Chimney starter grill | 20060249139 | 20061109 |
| The invention is a cooking product for use with a chimney-type charcoal starter. The product converts the chimney starter into a high-temperature, rapid-airflow cooking device for cooking food. The product stabilizes the chimney starter in an upright position so that the chimney starter can be used more safely as a cooking device. The product can be utilized with various chimney starters having substantially different configurations.
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| Solid carrier based microbial inoculants and method for manufacturing of such product | 20060243011 | 20061102 |
| Solid carrier-based microbial inoculants can be advantageously used for natural phosphorous supply of plant, biological control of soil born plant pathogens, biological degradation of organic contaminants, soil life and fertility improvement which solid carrier containing phosphorus, made of animal bone charcoal, and having grain size advantageously between 0.001 mm and 10 mm, pore size between 10 and 60,000 nanometer, macro porous structured, the specific area is between 1 and 500 m2/g, and the external and/or internal surface and/or internal pores are biologically active colonized with aerobic soil microorganisms under less than 30 degree Celsius temperature. Also described is a method for manufacturing and application of Nitrogen free solid carrier-based microbial inoculants which carrier is produced from animal bone by carbonisation process between 300 degree Celsius and... |
| Mouth and/or throat wash | 20060233723 | 20061019 |
| A mouth and/or throat wash which comprises an aqueous solution produced by immersing a permeable sac containing a measured quality of a mix of potassium nitrate, activated charcoal and particulate sulphur in a measured quantity of boiling water. The sac is removed from the boiling water after a predetermined period of time, and the solution is allowed to cool.
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| Direct carbon fuel cell with molten anode | 20060234098 | 20061019 |
| This invention discloses a method of converting carbon-containing materials directly to electrical energy without the need for intermediate processing steps. An embodiment comprises the use of a conductive molten medium with dispersed particles of carbon material as the anode in a fuel cell with a solid oxide electrolyte which enables conversion of carbon-containing materials (such as pulverized coal, charcoal, peat, coke, char, petroleum coke, oil sand, tar sand, waste plastics, biomass, and carbon produced by pyrolysis of carbonaceous substance) directly into electrical energy in a single step process. The anode optionally may have a dispersed second solid phase that getters CO2 and SO2 gases that are produced during the anodic reaction. Hence, this invention facilitates near-zero emissions and dramatically reduces the release of environmentally harmful emissions.... |
| Portable, collapsible cooking unit and utensil | 20060225725 | 20061012 |
| A portable, collapsible cooking unit and utensil that is easy to use and that can be easily transported, disassembled and assembled and comprises a slotted cooking member with side walls, bottom wall and a rim around the upper periphery of the cooking member with at least one slot in the rim, a bottom housing unit for charcoal or wood pieces that fits beneath the cooking member, a metal frame with hinged legs with an opening large enough for the cooking member and bottom housing unit to be suspended within, and a utensil having connecting means on the posterior side of the utensil which corresponds in size to the slots in the rim of the cooking member. The connecting means on the posterior side of the utensil... |
| Filter for oxygen delivery systems | 20060225734 | 20061012 |
| The present invention is a filter for use with an oxygen delivery system. The filter includes a made up of a housing, with a pair of inlets and which defines a variety of internal features and structures which will be described here below. The filter operates by conducting the oxygen from a source through the first inlet and into a receiving chamber form this receiving chamber through a foam and charcoal filter and back out through an outlet for use by a user. This filter and system provides a way for delivering cleaned, filtered oxygen to the intended user through a delivery device such as a mask or a nasal canula.
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| Unit for filtering and treatment of organic compounds, method for production thereof and air-conditioning unit provided with such a unit | 20060228275 | 20061012 |
| The invention relates to a unit (20), for filtering and treatment of organic compounds, for an air-conditioning unit, comprising at least one filtration medium (203, 204) with an adsorption agent (242), such as activated charcoal and a photocatalytic agent (243), such as TiO2. The filtration medium (203, 204) is divided amongst two filtration modules (201, 202) for successive passage of the air flow (F3) for filtration and treatment, whilst a module (205) for irradiation of the photocatalytic agent (243) is arranged between the filtration modules (201, 202) and is also for passage of the air flow (F3).
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| Process for the removal of heavy metals from gases, and compositions therefor and therewith | 20060229200 | 20061012 |
| A composition containing vanadium, and an amorphous carbon selected from the group consisting of an activated carbon, an activated charcoal, and combinations thereof, which is heated to a calcination temperature at or less than about 210° C. A method of preparing such composition is also disclosed. The composition is employed in a process to remove a heavy metal from a gaseous feed stream which can optionally include a separate heavy metal adsorption stage.
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| Eyeshade knitted structure made of bamboo charcoal fibers | 20060218688 | 20061005 |
| An eyeshade knitted structure made of bamboo charcoal fibers includes a multi-layer eyeshade made up of an intermediate breathable layer, a fine textural layer of resilient yarns and bamboo charcoal fibers knitted at one side of the breathable layer, and a decorative layer of resilient yarns and fibers knitted at the other side thereof wherein the breathable layer are interknitted with the fine textural layer and the decorative layer so that the eyeshade obtained thereby can be elastically adjusted according to the head size of a wearer to precisely fit to the skin around both eyes to achieve better light-blocking effect thereby. Besides, the eyeshade has a good ventilation structure to efficiently dissipate heat and eliminate sweat to avoid stuffy discomfort and maintain the hygiene of... |
| Inclusive single-use cooking apparatus | 20060219233 | 20061005 |
| A single-use cooking apparatus utilizing a non-charcoal fuel source that is all-inclusive in nature; providing all tools, accessories and ignition means necessary for a complete cooking session. The cooking apparatus may be suitably fueled with a semi-solidified or gelled alcohol fuel, which provides immediate and controlled heat, a finite and predictable cooking time period, and rapid cool-down due to the invention's minimal mass and high material efficiency. The device is manufactured with sufficient economy to justify complete discard at the conclusion of the cooking session.
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| Distending nasal air filter | 20060219247 | 20061005 |
| A nasal air filter to be attached to the human nose and upper lip, to filter the air breathed by the wearer, comprising of a thin, flat flexible housing 10 having sufficient size to substantially fit the contours of the human nose and upper lip, with adhesive added to the backing of the housing to apply the invention securely to the nose and upper lip, with an inserted aluminum strip 16 added at the top of the invention to be fitted by the wearer to the bridge of the human nose, and with scores 14 made into to the housing material in the form of horizontal v to form pleats that when pinched by the wearer seal the housing to the human nose. The housing when... |
| Method of marketing real estate having observable activity enclosure | 20060206441 | 20060914 |
| A method of marketing real estate, wherein homes are sold to home purchasers who have, or plan to have, children. The homes are in a subdivision that has a commonly usable activity area for children and the activity area has a central location for supervising adults to observe their children while the adults are sitting, cooking, eating and/or communicating with other adults and/or children. Each family is provided with sets of activity equipment that is marked for the home purchasing owner for use on the activity area. The activity area comprises a central location with benches/tables and charcoal grills, and has game segments radiating outward from the central location.
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| Indirect heat cooking apparatus | 20060196492 | 20060907 |
| The present invention pertains to a portable apparatus that is placed into a covered outdoor grill that facilitates cooking food by indirect heat. The outdoor grill has a charcoal, electric, or gas heat source which provides the direct heat that is transformed into an indirect heat by a raised cooking grill with a heat shield that is selectively locatable between the food and the heat source.
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| Compositions and methods for recycling of nanostructured sorbents | 20060189475 | 20060824 |
| Non-porous carbonaceous and nanostructured adsorbent materials are regenerated using mechanical force or electromagnetic energy such that adsorption capacity is restored to at least 70-90%, and higher. Surprisingly, and in stark contrast to activated charcoal, the inventors discovered that the contaminant can be expelled from the non-porous material using simple pressure or centrifugation, even if the adsorbed material is present in a 20-fold and even higher amount relative to the weight of the adsorbent materials. In further aspects of the inventive subject matter, the adsorbed compound can also be destroyed by ballistic electrons emitted from the non-porous carbonaceous and nanostructured adsorbent material using microwave irradiation.
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| Gasifier | 20060180459 | 20060817 |
| The present invention provides an improved gasifier, consisting of two separate and functionally different combustion zones within a common insulated chamber. Solid carbonaceous fuel enters the gasifier through an input feed. A spindle assembly, which is affixed to one end of the chamber, rotates, causing a mixing of the fuel and facilitating its movement through the chamber. The portion of the chamber nearest the input feed acts as a first combustion zone, partially oxidizing the raw fuel and carbonizing the fuel particles. A second combustion zone completes combustion of the char produced in the first zone. One end of the spindle assembly, located between the first and second combustion zones, includes a gas collection device for removing combustible product gas from the gasifier. The gas collector... |
| Organically complexed nanocatalysts for improving combustion properties of fuels and fuel compositions incorporating such catalysts | 20060175230 | 20060810 |
| Organically complexed nanocatalyst compositions are applied to or mixed with a carbon-containing fuel (e.g., tobacco, coal, briquetted charcoal, biomass, or a liquid hydrocarbon like fuel oils or gasoline) in order to enhance combustion properties of the fuel. Nanocatalyst compositions can be applied to or mixed with a solid fuel substrate in order to reduce the amount of CO, hydrocarbons and soot produced by the fuel during combustion. In addition, coal can be treated with inventive nanocatalyst compositions to reduce the amount of NOx produced during combustion (e.g., by removing coal nitrogen in a low oxygen pre-combustion zone of a low NOx burner). The nanocatalyst compositions include nanocatalyst particles made using a dispersing agent. They can be formed as a stable suspension to facilitate storage, transportation and... |
| Method of producing aluminum composite material | 20060169434 | 20060803 |
| A manufacturing method of an aluminum composite material having excellent abrasion resistant and vibration damping properties is disclosed. The aluminum composite material is manufactured by impregnating a perform with an aluminum alloy the perform is formed by mixing an alumina fiber and graphite or activated charcoal and an inorganic binder in water and sintering the resultant mixed product at a predetermined sintering temperature under vacuum, in an inert gas, or in a reducing gas.
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| Method for manufacturing filter canisters and tracking quality assurance | 20060169749 | 20060803 |
| An assembly line for manufacturing filter canisters is disclosed. The method for assembling filter canisters provides a unique serial number for each canister and a database that associates the component lot numbers, activated charcoal weight, and quality assurance test results with the serial number for the filter canister. The manufacturing method can be adapted for assembly of canisters with activated charcoal and an aerosol HEPA filter, canisters with activated charcoal only, and canisters with an aerosol HEPA filter only. Some embodiments can also enable different testing conditions and specifications, activated charcoal loading requirements, labeling specifications, and packaging requirements.
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| Combustible package for charcoal briquettes and a fire starter | 20060156621 | 20060720 |
| A package made from all combustible materials for containing a fuel source, such as charcoal briquettes, and a fire starter. The package includes a wound paper tube with an interior space where the charcoal briquettes are stored along with the fire starter. The top of the interior space is closed off by a top lid made from combustible material. The fire starter is located underneath the charcoal briquettes at the lower end of the interior space. The fire starter may also function as bottom lid or a separate bottom lid may be employed.
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| Fast lighting charcoal briquet | 20060143976 | 20060706 |
| Solid fuel briquets, such as a charcoal briquets for cooking, which displays an ashover time of less than ten minutes and a cooking time of over 90 minutes over a variety of shapes are provided. The briquet is defined by an ashover phase of less than about 10 minutes, preferably less than about 6 minutes and a burn phase of greater than about 90 minutes, preferably two hours and above, with respect to any desired briquet shape. The briquet comprises coal, charcoal, coke, and oxidizer formulations.
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| Portable charcoal grill | 20060144383 | 20060706 |
| Some embodiments of the present invention relate to a portable charcoal grill where, in the closed position, charcoal may be supplied through an opened chimney lid located at the top of the grill, and lit paper or other kindling material may be inserted through an opening to an ignition area located at the bottom of the grill in order to ignite the charcoal. The chimney effect created by the shape and directionality of the closed portable grill may aid in heating and igniting the charcoal. Once the charcoal is at the proper burning point, the portable grill may be safely opened up and a large grilling area may be available for cooking. The legs, which can be used as carrying handles for the grill, may be... |
