公开(公告)号：US20070187247A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-16

申请号：US11227660

申请日：2005-09-15

Applicant: Klaus Lackner ,  Allen Wright

Inventor： Klaus Lackner ,  Allen Wright

IPC: B01D61/42

CPC classification number: C25B1/02 ,  B01D61/44 ,  B01D61/445 ,  B01D2257/504 ,  C01B32/50 ,  C25B1/22

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for recovering a hydroxide based sorbent from carbonate or another salt by electrochemical means involving separation schemes that use bipolar membranes and at least one type of cationic or anionic membrane. The methods can be used in an air contactor that removes carbon dioxide from the air by binding the carbon dioxide into a solvent or sorbent.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及通过涉及使用双极性膜和至少一种阳离子或阴离子膜的分离方案的电化学方法从碳酸盐或其它盐中回收氢氧化物基吸附剂的方法。 该方法可用于通过将二氧化碳结合到溶剂或吸附剂中而从空气中除去二氧化碳的空气接触器。

公开(公告)号：US11306280B2

公开(公告)日：2022-04-19

申请号：US15564862

申请日：2016-04-07

Applicant: Bruce Rittmann ,  Klaus Lackner ,  Justin Flory ,  Megha Patel ,  Allen Wright

Inventor： Bruce Rittmann ,  Klaus Lackner ,  Justin Flory ,  Megha Patel ,  Allen Wright

IPC: C12M1/00 ,  C12M1/34 ,  B01D53/04

Abstract: The present application focuses on systems and methods that utilize one or more carbon dioxide (CO2) sorbent substrates and a swing cycle, e.g., a moisture swing cycle, to increase the partial pressure of the CO2 in a gaseous feedstock, which is delivered through a membrane to a bioreactor, such as a membrane carbonation photobioreactor. Such systems and processes offer an effective means for concentrating and capturing CO2 obtained from air and delivering the concentrated CO2 to a photobioreactor through a membrane.

公开(公告)号：US20110056382A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-10

申请号：US12946537

申请日：2010-11-15

Applicant: Klaus S. Lackner ,  Allen Wright

Inventor： Klaus S. Lackner ,  Allen Wright

IPC: B01D47/02

CPC classification number: B01D53/1475 ,  B01D53/18 ,  B01D53/62 ,  Y02A50/2342 ,  Y02C10/04 ,  Y02C10/06

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for carbon dioxide from air, which comprises exposing solvent covered surfaces to air streams where the airflow is kept laminar, or close to the laminar regime. The invention also provides for an apparatus, which is a laminar scrubber, comprising solvent covered surfaces situated such that they can be exposed to air streams such that the airflow is kept laminar.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及来自空气的二氧化碳的方法，其包括将溶剂覆盖的表面暴露于气流保持层流或接近层流状态的空气流中。 本发明还提供了一种装置，其是层状洗涤器，其包括溶剂覆盖的表面，其被定位成使得它们可以暴露于空气流，使得气流保持层流。

公开(公告)号：US20070169445A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-26

申请号：US11339458

申请日：2006-01-25

Applicant: Allen Wright ,  Jorge Trevino

Inventor： Allen Wright ,  Jorge Trevino

IPC: B01D50/00

CPC classification number: B01D50/002 ,  B01D27/06 ,  B01D29/906 ,  B01D2201/295 ,  B01D2201/4015

Abstract: A filter includes a housing providing an interior. The housing includes an outlet and an inlet arranged radially outwardly from the outlet. A filter element assembly is arranged within the interior and includes a filter media for filtering fluid within the filter. A turbine includes fins arranged axially beneath the inlet within the interior for centrifugally separating debris from the fluid. The turbine is provided by an integrated end disc, end cap and fins, in one example, molded from plastic. Another end disc or end cap is arranged opposite of the turbine and supports another end of the filter media. The end cap includes a circumferential wall that extends outwardly adjacent to the housing. Recesses are provided in the circumferential wall to permit fluid communication between an inlet side of the filter element assembly and a cavity arranged between the end cap and a bottom of the housing. The heavy debris passes through the recesses and collects in the cavity as the debris is centrifugally separated from the fluid.

Abstract translation: 过滤器包括提供内部的壳体。 壳体包括出口和从出口径向向外设置的入口。 过滤元件组件布置在内部并且包括用于过滤器内的流体的过滤介质。 涡轮机包括在内部的入口下方轴向布置的翅片，用于将碎屑与流体离心分离。 在一个示例中，涡轮由集成的端盘，端盖和散热片提供，由塑料模制。 另一个端盘或端盖布置成与涡轮相对，并支撑过滤介质的另一端。 端盖包括邻近壳体向外延伸的圆周壁。 凹槽设置在周向壁中以允许过滤元件组件的入口侧与布置在端盖和壳体的底部之间的空腔之间的流体连通。 当碎屑与流体离心分离时，重的碎屑通过凹槽并收集在空腔中。

公开(公告)号：US20060289003A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-28

申请号：US11207236

申请日：2005-08-19

Applicant: Klaus Lackner ,  Allen Wright

Inventor： Klaus Lackner ,  Allen Wright

IPC: B01D47/00

CPC classification number: B01D53/1475 ,  B01D53/18 ,  B01D53/62 ,  Y02A50/2342 ,  Y02C10/04 ,  Y02C10/06

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for carbon dioxide from air, which comprises exposing solvent covered surfaces to air streams where the airflow is kept laminar, or close to the laminar regime. The invention also provides for an apparatus, which is a laminar scrubber, comprising solvent covered surfaces situated such that they can be exposed to air streams such that the airflow is kept laminar.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及来自空气的二氧化碳的方法，其包括将溶剂覆盖的表面暴露于气流保持层流或接近层流状态的空气流中。 本发明还提供了一种装置，其是层状洗涤器，其包括溶剂覆盖的表面，其被定位成使得它们可以暴露于空气流，使得气流保持层流。

公开(公告)号：US20060006124A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-12

申请号：US10889440

申请日：2004-07-12

Applicant: Brian Yates ,  Allen Wright ,  Jorge Trevino

Inventor： Brian Yates ,  Allen Wright ,  Jorge Trevino

IPC: B01D27/00

CPC classification number: B01D29/21 ,  B01D29/96 ,  B01D35/147 ,  B01D2201/0415 ,  B01D2201/305 ,  B01D2201/4046

Abstract: A separate filter cartridge and latch release are used to replace a used filter cartridge in a filter assembly having a latch. In one example, the filter cartridge includes opposing end caps that are substantially the same as one another. The end caps have central holes. The filter cartridge is inserted into a filter assembly housing in which the latch prevents a cover from being installed onto a filter assembly housing until the latch is deactivated. The latch release is arranged relative to the filter cartridge to cooperate with the latch to enable the cover to be reattached to the filter assembly housing. The latch release includes tabs that align with features of the latch and extend through the central holes to cooperate with the latch. The latch release is removably secured to the cover and the filter cartridge.

Abstract translation: 使用单独的滤筒和闩锁释放来替换具有闩锁的过滤器组件中的已用过滤器滤芯。 在一个示例中，过滤器滤芯包括彼此基本相同的相对的端盖。 端盖有中心孔。 过滤器滤芯插入到过滤器组件壳体中，其中闩锁防止盖被安装到过滤器组件壳体上，直到闩锁被停用。 闩锁释放件相对于过滤器滤芯布置以与闩锁配合以使盖能够重新附接到过滤器组件壳体。 闩锁释放件包括与闩锁的特征对准并且延伸穿过中心孔以与闩锁配合的突片。 闩锁释放可拆卸地固定到盖和滤筒上。

公开(公告)号：US20050167356A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-04

申请号：US10771915

申请日：2004-02-04

Applicant: Allen Wright ,  Robert Semrad ,  John Warfield ,  Randy Frye

Inventor： Allen Wright ,  Robert Semrad ,  John Warfield ,  Randy Frye

IPC: B01D39/00 ,  B01D29/11 ,  B01D29/21 ,  B01D39/18 ,  B01D46/08 ,  B01D35/00

CPC classification number: B01D29/111 ,  B01D29/21

Abstract: A filter manufacturing process includes the steps of dispensing an adhesive including an RF receptive material, and arranging the adhesive between an end disc and a filter media. The adhesive is exposed to RF waves excite the RF receptive material, which generates heat to cure the adhesive. The adhesive need only be exposed to the RF waves for several seconds. As a result, the filter media may be fully cured during the early processing stages. In one example, the adhesive is a vinyl adhesive plastisol. The filter media and end disc are passed through a curing tunnel in which an RF transmitter is arranged proximate to the adhesive to emit RF waves to excite the RF receptive material.

Abstract translation: 过滤器制造方法包括以下步骤：分配包括RF接收材料的粘合剂，以及将粘合剂布置在端盘和过滤介质之间。 粘合剂暴露于RF波，激发RF接收材料，其产生热量以固化粘合剂。 粘合剂只需要暴露在RF波上几秒钟。 结果，过滤介质可以在早期处理阶段完全固化。 在一个实例中，粘合剂是乙烯基粘合剂增塑溶胶。 过滤介质和端盘通过固化隧道，其中RF发射器靠近粘合剂布置以发射RF波以激发RF接收材料。

公开(公告)号：US20180058008A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-01

申请号：US15565363

申请日：2016-04-08

Applicant: Allen Wright ,  Klaus Lackner

Inventor： Allen Wright ,  Klaus Lackner

IPC: D21H17/63 ,  D21H17/67

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention a method for producing a composite paper by providing a particulate sorbent, providing a paper pulp, and mixing the particulate sorbent and the paper pulp to develop a mixture. The method includes producing an article from the mixture that includes the particulate sorbent at least partially distributed through at least a portion of the article. Further, the at least one article is configured and arranged to uptake and release carbon dioxide as a function of moisture content. Some embodiments of the invention include a composite paper-like assembly including at least a first and second layer including hydrophobic fibers, and sorbent particles and/or a sorbent loaded paper sandwiched between the first and second porous sheets. Some further embodiments include a method for producing a material that supports a moisture swing by providing a material including activated carbon, and infusing the activated carbon with ionic salt.

公开(公告)号：US20140219899A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-07

申请号：US13983313

申请日：2012-02-06

Applicant: Klaus Lackner ,  Allen Wright

Inventor： Klaus Lackner ,  Allen Wright

IPC: B01D53/62

CPC classification number: B01D53/62 ,  B01D53/1475 ,  B01D53/261 ,  B01D53/75 ,  B01D2252/204 ,  B01D2253/206 ,  B01D2257/504 ,  B01D2258/0283 ,  Y02A50/2342 ,  Y02C10/04 ,  Y02C10/06 ,  Y02C10/08

Abstract: Methods and systems for capturing carbon dioxide from dilute sources are disclosed. In some embodiments, the methods include the following: (a) directing a first substantially gaseous stream including a first amount of carbon dioxide to a primary scrubber; (b) in the primary scrubber, removing a portion of the first amount of carbon dioxide thereby forming a second substantially gaseous stream including a second amount of carbon dioxide; (c) directing the second substantially gaseous stream to a secondary scrubber; (d) in the secondary scrubber, removing a portion of the second amount of carbon dioxide thereby forming a third substantially gaseous stream; (e) mixing substantially all of the portion of the second amount of carbon dioxide removed in step (d) with the first substantially gaseous stream before it enters the primary scrubber; and (f) repeating steps (a) thru (e).

Abstract translation: 公开了从稀释源捕获二氧化碳的方法和系统。 在一些实施方案中，所述方法包括以下步骤：（a）将包含第一量二氧化碳的第一基本上气态的流引导到主洗涤器; （b）在主洗涤器中，除去一部分第一量的二氧化碳，从而形成包含第二量二氧化碳的第二基本气态物流; （c）将第二基本上气态的物流引导到次级洗涤器; （d）在二次洗涤器中，除去一部分第二量的二氧化碳，从而形成第三基本上气态的物流; （e）将步骤（d）中除去的第二量二氧化碳的所有部分与第一基本上气态的流混合，然后再进入主洗涤器; 和（f）重复步骤（a）至（e）。

公开(公告)号：US20070221554A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-27

申请号：US11386277

申请日：2006-03-22

Applicant: Allen Wright

Inventor： Allen Wright

IPC: B01D35/00

CPC classification number: B01D46/0087 ,  B01D35/1475 ,  B01D2201/0415

Abstract: A cooling system is provided that includes a cap secured to a degas bottle. A filter that includes a frangible area is arranged within the degas bottle near the cap to separate the degas bottle into first and second sides. The frangible area is breakable in response to a predetermined pressure differential to provide an opening in the filter and connect the first and second sides. The filter includes a housing that supports mesh which filters debris and prevents the debris from reaching a valve in the cap. The opening in the broken frangible area bypasses the mesh in the event the mesh becomes clogged with debris. In operation, the inventive filter provides a simple method of releasing pressure in the cooling system. A wall of the filter is fractured once the differential pressure reaches the predetermined differential pressure. The inexpensive filter can then be replaced.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种冷却系统，其包括固定到脱气瓶的盖。 包括易碎区域的过滤器布置在靠近盖的脱气瓶内，以将脱气瓶分离成第一和第二侧。 脆性区域响应于预定的压力差而变得脆弱，以在过滤器中提供开口并连接第一和第二侧面。 过滤器包括支撑筛网的壳体，其过滤碎屑并防止碎屑到达盖子中的阀门。 在破碎的脆弱区域的开口在网状物被碎屑堵塞的情况下绕过网状物。 在操作中，本发明的过滤器提供了在冷却系统中释放压力的简单方法。 一旦压差达到预定的压差，过滤器的壁就会断裂。 然后可以更换便宜的过滤器。