公开(公告)号：US06991024B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-31

申请号：US10607615

申请日：2003-06-27

Applicant: Kenneth E. Goodson ,  Chuan-Hua Chen ,  David E. Huber ,  Linan Jiang ,  Thomas W. Kenny ,  Jae-Mo Koo ,  Daniel J. Laser ,  James C. Mikkelsen ,  Juan G. Santiago ,  Evelyn Ning-Yi Wang ,  Shulin Zeng ,  Lian Zhang

Inventor： Kenneth E. Goodson ,  Chuan-Hua Chen ,  David E. Huber ,  Linan Jiang ,  Thomas W. Kenny ,  Jae-Mo Koo ,  Daniel J. Laser ,  James C. Mikkelsen ,  Juan G. Santiago ,  Evelyn Ning-Yi Wang ,  Shulin Zeng ,  Lian Zhang

IPC: F28F7/00

CPC classification number: H01L23/473 ,  F04B19/006 ,  F28D15/00 ,  F28F2260/02 ,  H01L2224/16225 ,  H01L2224/32145 ,  H01L2224/32225 ,  H01L2224/45169 ,  H01L2224/48227 ,  H01L2224/73265 ,  H01L2225/06562 ,  H01L2924/01078 ,  H01L2924/01322 ,  H01L2924/09701 ,  H01L2924/10158 ,  H01L2924/10253 ,  H01L2924/1461 ,  H01L2924/3011 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: Apparatus and methods according to the present invention preferably utilize electroosmotic pumps that are capable of generating high pressure and flow without moving mechanical parts and the associated generation of unacceptable electrical and acoustic noise, as well as the associated reduction in reliability. These electroosmotic pumps are preferably fabricated with materials and structures that improve performance, efficiency, and reduce weight and manufacturing cost relative to presently available micropumps. These electroosmotic pumps also preferably allow for recapture of evolved gases and deposited materials, which may provide for long-term closed-loop operation. Apparatus and methods according to the present invention also allow active regulation of the temperature of the device through electrical control of the flow through the pump and can utilize multiple cooling loops to allow independent regulation of the special and temporal characteristics of the device temperature profiles. Novel microchannel structures are also described.

公开(公告)号：US08968651B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-03

申请号：US13145744

申请日：2010-03-10

Applicant: Hirofumi Hayashi ,  Tomoyuki Hirose ,  Kazuhiro Kimura ,  Masaaki Mike ,  Ryuichi Iwasaki ,  Shigeru Masuda ,  Toru Tanibata ,  Joongsoo Kim ,  Sang Hun Lee ,  Jae-Mo Koo ,  Orion Weihe ,  Andrew Way

Inventor： Hirofumi Hayashi ,  Tomoyuki Hirose ,  Kazuhiro Kimura ,  Masaaki Mike ,  Ryuichi Iwasaki ,  Shigeru Masuda ,  Toru Tanibata ,  Joongsoo Kim ,  Sang Hun Lee ,  Jae-Mo Koo ,  Orion Weihe ,  Andrew Way

IPC: A61L2/14 ,  A61L2/20

CPC classification number: A61L2/14 ,  A61L2/202 ,  A61L2202/122 ,  A61L2202/13 ,  A61L2202/14 ,  A61L2202/24

Abstract: By focusing on the fact that nitrogen dioxide exhibits an increased sterilizing effect among other sterilant gases including nitrogen oxide, the present invention is made to provide a sterilization method which may be suitably used for sterilizing items to be sterilized such as medical instruments which require increased reliability by using a high concentration NO2 gas of 5,000 ppm or above, for example. An inside of a sterilizing chamber containing an item to be sterilized is humidified, and a concentration of NO2 in the sterilizing chamber is made to be from 9 to 100 mg/L by filling a high concentration NO2 gas.

Abstract translation: 通过关注二氧化氮在包括氮氧化物在内的其他杀菌剂气体中显示出增加的杀菌效果的事实，本发明提供了一种杀菌方法，其可适用于杀菌消毒的物品，例如需要增加可靠性的医疗器械 通过使用例如5000ppm以上的高浓度NO 2气体。 含有待灭菌物品的灭菌室内部被加湿，并且通过填充高浓度的NO 2气体使灭菌室中的NO 2浓度为9〜100mg / L。

公开(公告)号：US08425852B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-23

申请号：US13144928

申请日：2010-03-03

Applicant: Hidetaka Matsuuchi ,  Tomoyuki Hirose ,  Ryuichi Iwasaki ,  Masaaki Mike ,  Shigeru Masuda ,  Hirofumi Hayashi ,  Toru Tanibata ,  Joongsoo Kim ,  Sang Hun Lee ,  Jae-Mo Koo ,  Orion Weihe ,  Andrew Way

Inventor： Hidetaka Matsuuchi ,  Tomoyuki Hirose ,  Ryuichi Iwasaki ,  Masaaki Mike ,  Shigeru Masuda ,  Hirofumi Hayashi ,  Toru Tanibata ,  Joongsoo Kim ,  Sang Hun Lee ,  Jae-Mo Koo ,  Orion Weihe ,  Andrew Way

IPC: H05H1/18

CPC classification number: B01J19/126 ,  A61K33/00 ,  B01J19/088 ,  B01J2219/0883 ,  B01J2219/0896 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  C01B21/36 ,  H05H1/46 ,  H05H2001/4622

Abstract: A high concentration NO2 gas generating system including a circulating path configured by connecting a chamber, a plasma generator, and a circulating means, wherein NO2 is generated by circulating a gas mixture including nitrogen and oxygen in the circulating path is provided. The high concentration NO2 gas generating system provides a high concentration NO2 generating system and the high concentration NO2 generating method using the generating system by which NO2 of high concentration (approximately 500 ppm or above) required for a high level of sterilization process in such as sterilization of medical instruments can be simply and selectively obtained. In addition, since indoor air is used as an ingredient, the management of ingredients is simple and highly safe, and the high concentration of NO2 can be simply and selectively prepared on demand.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种高浓度NO 2气体发生系统，其包括通过连接室，等离子体发生器和循环装置构成的循环路径，其中通过在循环路径中循环包括氮和氧的气体混合物而产生NO 2。 高浓度NO 2气体发生系统提供高浓度NO 2发生系统和高浓度NO 2产生方法，该方法使用高浓度（大约500ppm或更高）的NO 2的高浓度NO 2产生方法，用于高灭菌过程如灭菌 的医疗仪器可以简单有选择地获得。 另外，由于以室内空气为原料，成分的管理简单，安全性高，可以根据需要简单，有选择地制备高浓度的NO2。

公开(公告)号：US07334630B2

公开(公告)日：2008-02-26

申请号：US11136793

申请日：2005-05-25

Applicant: Kenneth E. Goodson ,  Chuan-Hua Chen ,  David E. Huber ,  Linan Jiang ,  Thomas W. Kenny ,  Jae-Mo Koo ,  Daniel J. Laser ,  James C. Mikkelsen ,  Juan G. Santiago ,  Evelyn Ning-Yi Wang ,  Shulin Zeng ,  Lian Zhang

Inventor： Kenneth E. Goodson ,  Chuan-Hua Chen ,  David E. Huber ,  Linan Jiang ,  Thomas W. Kenny ,  Jae-Mo Koo ,  Daniel J. Laser ,  James C. Mikkelsen ,  Juan G. Santiago ,  Evelyn Ning-Yi Wang ,  Shulin Zeng ,  Lian Zhang

IPC: H05K7/20

CPC classification number: H01L23/473 ,  F04B19/006 ,  F28D15/00 ,  F28F2260/02 ,  H01L2224/16225 ,  H01L2224/32145 ,  H01L2224/32225 ,  H01L2224/45169 ,  H01L2224/48227 ,  H01L2224/73265 ,  H01L2225/06562 ,  H01L2924/01078 ,  H01L2924/01322 ,  H01L2924/09701 ,  H01L2924/10158 ,  H01L2924/10253 ,  H01L2924/1461 ,  H01L2924/3011 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: Apparatus and methods according to the present invention utilize micropumps that are capable of generating high pressure and flow without moving mechanical parts and the associated generation of unacceptable electrical and acoustic noise, as well as the associated reduction in reliability. These micropumps are fabricated with materials and structures that improve performance, efficiency, and reduce weight and manufacturing cost relative to presently available micropumps. These micropumps also can allow for recapture of evolved gases and deposited materials, which may provide for long-term closed-loop operation. Apparatus and methods according to the present invention also allow active regulation of the temperature of the device through electrical control of the flow through the pump and can utilize multiple cooling loops to allow independent regulation of the spatial and temporal characteristics of the device temperature profiles. Novel enclosed microchannel structures are also described.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的装置和方法利用能够在不移动机械部件的情况下产生高压和流动以及相关的不可接受的电和噪声噪声的产生以及相关的可靠性降低的微型泵。 这些微型泵用与目前可用的微型泵相比提高性能，效率以及降低重量和制造成本的材料和结构制造。 这些微型泵还可以重新捕获可能提供长期闭环操作的演化气体和沉积材料。 根据本发明的装置和方法还允许通过电流控制通过泵的流动来主动调节装置的温度，并且可以利用多个冷却回路来允许独立调节装置温度曲线的空间和时间特性。 还描述了新的封闭微通道结构。

公开(公告)号：US06942018B2

公开(公告)日：2005-09-13

申请号：US10053859

申请日：2002-01-19

Applicant: Kenneth E. Goodson ,  Chuan-Hua Chen ,  David E. Huber ,  Linan Jiang ,  Thomas W. Kenny ,  Jae-Mo Koo ,  Daniel J. Laser ,  James C. Mikkelsen ,  Juan G. Santiago ,  Evelyn Ning-Yi Wang ,  Shulin Zeng ,  Lian Zhang

Inventor： Kenneth E. Goodson ,  Chuan-Hua Chen ,  David E. Huber ,  Linan Jiang ,  Thomas W. Kenny ,  Jae-Mo Koo ,  Daniel J. Laser ,  James C. Mikkelsen ,  Juan G. Santiago ,  Evelyn Ning-Yi Wang ,  Shulin Zeng ,  Lian Zhang

IPC: B81B1/00 ,  F04B19/00 ,  F04F99/00 ,  F25D1/02 ,  F25D9/00 ,  F28D15/00 ,  H01L23/473 ,  H05K7/20 ,  F28F7/00

CPC classification number: H01L23/473 ,  F04B19/006 ,  F28D15/00 ,  F28F2260/02 ,  H01L2224/16225 ,  H01L2224/32145 ,  H01L2224/32225 ,  H01L2224/45169 ,  H01L2224/48227 ,  H01L2224/73265 ,  H01L2225/06562 ,  H01L2924/01078 ,  H01L2924/01322 ,  H01L2924/09701 ,  H01L2924/10158 ,  H01L2924/10253 ,  H01L2924/1461 ,  H01L2924/3011 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: Apparatus and methods according to the present invention preferably utilize electroosmotic pumps that are capable of generating high pressure and flow without moving mechanical parts and the associated generation of unacceptable electrical and acoustic noise, as well as the associated reduction in reliability. These electroosmotic pumps are preferably fabricated with materials and structures that improve performance, efficiency, and reduce weight and manufacturing cost relative to presently available micropumps. These electroosmotic pumps also preferably allow for recapture of evolved gases and deposited materials, which may provide for long-term closed-loop operation. Apparatus and methods according to the present invention also allow active regulation of the temperature of the device through electrical control of the flow through the pump and can utilize multiple cooling loops to allow independent regulation of the special and temporal characteristics of the device temperature profiles. Novel microchannel structures are also described.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的装置和方法优选地利用电渗泵，其能够在不移动机械部件的情况下产生高压和流动，并且相关联地产生不可接受的电和噪声噪声以及相关联的可靠性降低。 这些电渗泵优选地由相对于目前可用的微量泵提高性能，效率以及降低重量和制造成本的材料和结构来制造。 这些电渗泵还优选地允许重新捕获可能提供长期闭环操作的放出气体和沉积材料。 根据本发明的装置和方法还允许通过电流控制通过泵的流动来主动调节装置的温度，并且可以利用多个冷却回路来允许独立调节装置温度曲线的特殊和时间特性。 还描述了新颖的微通道结构。

公开(公告)号：US20120235569A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-20

申请号：US13050966

申请日：2011-03-18

Applicant: Sang Hun Lee ,  Joong Soo Kim ,  Jae-mo Koo ,  Orion Weihe ,  Andrew Way ,  Richard Warfield

Inventor： Sang Hun Lee ,  Joong Soo Kim ,  Jae-mo Koo ,  Orion Weihe ,  Andrew Way ,  Richard Warfield

IPC: H05H1/46 ,  B23K10/00

CPC classification number: H05H1/46 ,  H05H2001/4622

Abstract: Systems for generating microwave plasma from a combustion flame. The present invention provides a microwave plasma nozzle that includes a hollow cylindrical housing through which combustible material flows, and a rod-shaped conductor disposed in the housing. A portion of the rod-shaped conductor extends into a microwave cavity to receive microwaves passing in the cavity. The rod-shaped conductor transmits microwaves along the surface thereof, and has a distal end disposed in proximity to and surrounded by a proximal end portion of the housing. During operation, a combustion flame is formed in proximity to the proximal end portion of the housing, and the microwaves transmitted along the surface heat up the flame to generate plasma in proximity to the distal end of the rod-shaped conductor.

Abstract translation: 用于从燃烧火焰产生微波等离子体的系统。 本发明提供一种微波等离子体喷嘴，其包括可燃材料流过的中空圆柱形壳体和布置在壳体中的杆状导体。 棒状导体的一部分延伸到微波腔中以接收通过空腔的微波。 棒状导体沿着其表面传播微波，并且具有靠近壳体的近端部分并被其包围的远端。 在操作期间，燃烧火焰形成在壳体的近端部分附近，并且沿着表面传送的微波加热火焰以在杆状导体的远端附近产生等离子体。

公开(公告)号：US20100254863A1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-07

申请号：US12384536

申请日：2009-04-06

Applicant: Sang Hun Lee ,  Joong Soo Kim ,  Jae-Mo Koo ,  Andrew Way ,  Orion Weihe ,  Jeff Ifland

Inventor： Sang Hun Lee ,  Joong Soo Kim ,  Jae-Mo Koo ,  Andrew Way ,  Orion Weihe ,  Jeff Ifland

IPC: B01J19/08

CPC classification number: C01B13/10 ,  C01B11/022 ,  H05H1/46 ,  H05H2001/4622 ,  H05H2245/1225

Abstract: A sterilant gas generating system includes a chamber for containing gas; a gas converting device having a gas inlet and a gas outlet connected to the chamber and adapted to convert gas received through the gas inlet into a sterilant gas and to eject the sterilant gas into the chamber through the gas outlet; and a gas recirculating mechanism coupled to the chamber and the gas inlet of the converting means and operative to move the gas contained in the chamber to the gas inlet of the gas converting device.

Abstract translation: 灭菌气体发生系统包括用于容纳气体的室; 具有气体入口和气体出口的气体转换装置，所述气体入口和气体出口连接到所述室，并且适于将通过所述气体入口接收的气体转换成灭菌气体并通过所述气体出口将所述灭菌剂气体喷射到所述室中; 以及气体再循环机构，其耦合到所述室和所述转换装置的气体入口，并且可操作以将容纳在所述室中的气体移动到所述气体转换装置的气体入口。

公开(公告)号：US07185697B2

公开(公告)日：2007-03-06

申请号：US10933068

申请日：2004-09-02

Applicant: Kenneth E. Goodson ,  Chuan-Hua Chen ,  David E. Huber ,  Linan Jiang ,  Thomas W. Kenny ,  Jae-Mo Koo ,  Daniel J. Laser ,  James C. Mikkelsen ,  Juan G. Santiago ,  Evelyn Ning-Yi Wang ,  Shulin Zeng ,  Lian Zhang

Inventor： Kenneth E. Goodson ,  Chuan-Hua Chen ,  David E. Huber ,  Linan Jiang ,  Thomas W. Kenny ,  Jae-Mo Koo ,  Daniel J. Laser ,  James C. Mikkelsen ,  Juan G. Santiago ,  Evelyn Ning-Yi Wang ,  Shulin Zeng ,  Lian Zhang

IPC: F28D15/06 ,  F04F11/00

CPC classification number: H01L23/473 ,  F04B19/006 ,  F28D15/00 ,  F28F2260/02 ,  H01L2224/16225 ,  H01L2224/32145 ,  H01L2224/32225 ,  H01L2224/45169 ,  H01L2224/48227 ,  H01L2224/73265 ,  H01L2225/06562 ,  H01L2924/01078 ,  H01L2924/01322 ,  H01L2924/09701 ,  H01L2924/10158 ,  H01L2924/10253 ,  H01L2924/1461 ,  H01L2924/3011 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: Apparatus and methods according to the present invention preferably utilize electroosmotic pumps that are capable of generating high pressure and flow without moving mechanical parts and the associated generation of unacceptable electrical and acoustic noise, as well as the associated reduction in reliability. These electroosmotic pumps are preferably fabricated with materials and structures that improve performance, efficiency, and reduce weight and manufacturing cost relative to presently available micropumps. These electroosmotic pumps also preferably allow for recapture of evolved gases and deposited materials, which may provide for long-term closed-loop operation. Apparatus and methods according to the present invention also allow active regulation of the temperature of the device through electrical control of the flow through the pump and can utilize multiple cooling loops to allow independent regulation of the special and temporal characteristics of the device temperature profiles. Novel microchannel structures are also described.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的装置和方法优选地利用电渗泵，其能够在不移动机械部件的情况下产生高压和流动，并且相关联地产生不可接受的电和噪声噪声以及相关联的可靠性降低。 这些电渗泵优选地由相对于目前可用的微量泵提高性能，效率以及降低重量和制造成本的材料和结构来制造。 这些电渗泵还优选地允许重新捕获可能提供长期闭环操作的放出气体和沉积材料。 根据本发明的装置和方法还允许通过电流控制通过泵的流动来主动调节装置的温度，并且可以利用多个冷却回路来允许独立调节装置温度曲线的特殊和时间特性。 还描述了新颖的微通道结构。

公开(公告)号：US08633648B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-21

申请号：US13526653

申请日：2012-06-19

Applicant: Toru Tanibata ,  Jae-Mo Koo ,  Sang Hun Lee

Inventor： Toru Tanibata ,  Jae-Mo Koo ,  Sang Hun Lee

IPC: H01J7/24

CPC classification number: H05H1/46 ,  H05H2001/4622

Abstract: A gas conversion system using microwave plasma is provided. The system includes: a microwave waveguide; a gas flow tube passing through a microwave waveguide and configured to transmit microwaves therethrough; a temperature controlling means for controlling a temperature of the microwave waveguide; a temperature sensor disposed near the gas flow tube and configured to measure a temperature of gas flow tube or microwave waveguide; an igniter located near the gas flow tube and configured to ignite a plasma inside the gas flow tube so that the plasma converts a gas flowing through the gas flow tube during operation; and a plasma detector located near the gas flow tube and configured to monitor the plasma.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种使用微波等离子体的气体转换系统。 该系统包括：微波波导; 通过微波波导并被配置为透过微波的气流管; 用于控制微波波导的温度的温度控制装置; 温度传感器，设置在所述气体流管附近并且被配置为测量气体流管或微波波导的温度; 点火器，位于气体流管附近，并且被配置为点燃气体流管内的等离子体，使得等离子体在运行期间转换流过气体流管的气体; 以及等离子体检测器，其位于气体流管附近并被配置为监测等离子体。

公开(公告)号：US20050205241A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-22

申请号：US11136793

申请日：2005-05-25

Applicant: Kenneth Goodson ,  Chuan-Hua Chen ,  David Huber ,  Linan Jiang ,  Thomas Kenny ,  Jae-Mo Koo ,  Daniel Laser ,  James Mikkelsen ,  Juan Santiago ,  Evelyn Wang ,  Shulin Zeng ,  Lian Zhang

Inventor： Kenneth Goodson ,  Chuan-Hua Chen ,  David Huber ,  Linan Jiang ,  Thomas Kenny ,  Jae-Mo Koo ,  Daniel Laser ,  James Mikkelsen ,  Juan Santiago ,  Evelyn Wang ,  Shulin Zeng ,  Lian Zhang

IPC: B81B1/00 ,  F04B19/00 ,  F04F99/00 ,  F25D1/02 ,  F25D9/00 ,  F28D15/00 ,  H01L23/473 ,  H05K7/20 ,  F25B21/02 ,  F28F7/00

CPC classification number: H01L23/473 ,  F04B19/006 ,  F28D15/00 ,  F28F2260/02 ,  H01L2224/16225 ,  H01L2224/32145 ,  H01L2224/32225 ,  H01L2224/45169 ,  H01L2224/48227 ,  H01L2224/73265 ,  H01L2225/06562 ,  H01L2924/01078 ,  H01L2924/01322 ,  H01L2924/09701 ,  H01L2924/10158 ,  H01L2924/10253 ,  H01L2924/1461 ,  H01L2924/3011 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: Apparatus and methods according to the present invention utilize micropumps that are capable of generating high pressure and flow without moving mechanical parts and the associated generation of unacceptable electrical and acoustic noise, as well as the associated reduction in reliability. These micropumps are fabricated with materials and structures that improve performance, efficiency, and reduce weight and manufacturing cost relative to presently available micropumps. These micropumps also can allow for recapture of evolved gases and deposited materials, which may provide for long-term closed-loop operation. Apparatus and methods according to the present invention also allow active regulation of the temperature of the device through electrical control of the flow through the pump and can utilize multiple cooling loops to allow independent regulation of the spatial and temporal characteristics of the device temperature profiles. Novel enclosed microchannel structures are also described.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的装置和方法利用能够在不移动机械部件的情况下产生高压和流动以及相关的不可接受的电和噪声噪声的产生以及相关的可靠性降低的微型泵。 这些微型泵用与目前可用的微型泵相比提高性能，效率以及降低重量和制造成本的材料和结构制造。 这些微型泵还可以重新捕获可能提供长期闭环操作的演化气体和沉积材料。 根据本发明的装置和方法还允许通过电流控制通过泵的流动来主动调节装置的温度，并且可以利用多个冷却回路来允许独立调节装置温度曲线的空间和时间特性。 还描述了新的封闭微通道结构。