Vapor-adsorbent filter for reducing evaporative fuel emissions, and method of using same
    1.
    发明授权
    Vapor-adsorbent filter for reducing evaporative fuel emissions, and method of using same 有权
    用于减少蒸发燃料排放的蒸汽吸附过滤器及其使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US06432179B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-08-13

    申请号:US09822102

    申请日:2001-03-30

    IPC分类号: B01D3904

    摘要: A filter, for use in removing residual fuel vapors from within an engine's intake system, includes a filter element having a plurality of fibers, for placement in communication with an intake air flow passage. Each of the fibers has an internal cavity formed therein, and a longitudinally extending slot formed therein extending from the internal cavity to the outer fiber surface. The filter also includes a hydrocarbon-absorbing material disposed within the internal cavities of the fibers. The hydrocarbon-absorbing material may be a solid material such as, e.g., carbon, or may be a liquid such as a relatively non-volatile organic solvent. Alternatively, the material may be a combined solid and liquid. In one embodiment, each of the elongated fibers includes a central stem and a plurality of lobes extending outwardly from the central stem, with a longitudinally extending slot defined between adjacent lobes. Specific useful filter configurations are detailed.

    摘要翻译: 用于从发动机进气系统中去除残余燃料蒸汽的过滤器包括具有多个纤维的过滤元件,用于与进气通道连通。 每个纤维具有形成在其中的内腔,并且其中形成有从内腔延伸到外纤维表面的纵向延伸槽。 过滤器还包括设置在纤维的内部腔内的烃吸收材料。 烃吸收材料可以是固体材料,例如碳,或者可以是诸如相对非挥发性有机溶剂的液体。 或者,该材料可以是组合的固体和液体。 在一个实施例中,细长纤维中的每一个包括中心杆和从中心杆向外延伸的多个叶片,在相邻的叶片之间限定有纵向延伸的槽。 详细的具体有用的过滤器配置。

    Apparatus and method for storing and releasing sulfur containing aromatic compounds from a fuel stream of an internal combustion engine
    4.
    发明申请
    Apparatus and method for storing and releasing sulfur containing aromatic compounds from a fuel stream of an internal combustion engine 有权
    用于从内燃机的燃料流中储存和释放含硫芳族化合物的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20050236334A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-10-27

    申请号:US11081796

    申请日:2005-03-15

    摘要: Disclosed is a fuel filter for removing sulfur containing compounds from an internal combustion fuel stream. In one embodiment, the fuel filter comprises at least one column comprising an adsorbent. In one exemplary embodiment the adsorbent is capable of removing sulfur containing compounds, especially sulfur containing aromatic compounds, from fuels used in internal combustion engines, especially diesel fuels. Also disclosed is an apparatus for extending the life cycle of a post combustion emission control device. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus comprises a fuel filter for removing sulfur containing compounds from an internal combustion fuel stream and an emission control device. Finally, a method for removing sulfur containing compounds from an internal combustion fuel stream is disclosed. In one exemplary embodiment, the method comprises passing a fuel through a fuel filter capable of removing sulfur containing compounds, storing the removed sulfur containing compounds, releasing a portion of the stored sulfur containing compounds, and sending the portion through the engine and into an emission control device.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于从内燃燃料流中除去含硫化合物的燃料过滤器。 在一个实施方案中,燃料过滤器包括至少一个包含吸附剂的塔。 在一个示例性实施方案中,吸附剂能够从用于内燃机,特别是柴油的燃料中除去含硫化合物,特别是含硫芳族化合物。 还公开了一种用于延长后燃烧排放控制装置的寿命周期的装置。 在一个示例性实施例中,该装置包括用于从内燃燃料流中除去含硫化合物的燃料过滤器和排放控制装置。 最后,公开了一种从内燃燃料流中除去含硫化合物的方法。 在一个示例性实施例中,该方法包括使燃料通过能够除去含硫化合物的燃料过滤器,储存除去的含硫化合物,释放一部分储存的含硫化合物,以及将该部分通过发动机送入排放物 控制装置

    Production of engineering fibers by formation of polymers within the
channels of wicking fibers
    6.
    发明授权
    Production of engineering fibers by formation of polymers within the channels of wicking fibers 失效
    通过在芯吸纤维的通道内形成聚合物来生产工程纤维

    公开(公告)号:US6127036A

    公开(公告)日:2000-10-03

    申请号:US958488

    申请日:1997-10-27

    IPC分类号: D01D5/24 D02G3/00

    摘要: The internal channels (22) of wicking fibers (20) are filled with a selected liquid (18) form of a prepolymerized polymer or monomers and related reagents and then the polymerization reaction is carried out under suitable conditions to form a fiber with desired properties. Fibers with the properties of the formed polymeric products are conveniently obtained thereafter. This provides a convenient way to obtain engineered fibers by directly polymerizing the monomers in the wicking fiber (20) channels (22). The wicking fibers (20) include internal longitudinal cavities or channels (22) each with a relatively small longitudinal extending opening (24). The wicking fibers (20) are filled with the selected liquid through capillary action by which the individual wicking fibers (20) rapidly draw the selected liquid, with which they comes into contact, through the internal cavities (22). The selected liquid remains within the wicking fiber cavities (22) and generally does not enter the space between the wicking fibers yet through the longitudinal openings (24) the liquid is in full communication with the environment surrounding the wicking fiber (20). The formed solid polymer is retained in the channels (22) of the wicking fiber (20).

    摘要翻译: 吸液纤维(20)的内部通道(22)填充有选定的液体(18)形式的预聚合的聚合物或相关试剂,然后聚合反应在合适的条件下进行以形成具有所需性质的纤维。 随后可以方便地获得具有形成的聚合物产品性能的纤维。 这提供了通过在芯吸纤维(20)通道(22)中直接聚合单体来获得工程纤维的方便方法。 芯吸纤维(20)包括内部纵向空腔或通道(22),每个具有相对小的纵向延伸开口(24)。 毛细纤维(20)通过毛细作用填充所选择的液体,通过该毛细作用,各个芯吸纤维(20)通过内部空腔(22)快速地吸引与它们接触的选定液体。 所选择的液体保留在芯吸纤维空腔(22)内,并且通常不通过纵向开口(24)进入芯吸纤维之间的空间,液体与芯吸纤维(20)周围的环境完全相通。 形成的固体聚合物保留在芯吸纤维(20)的通道(22)中。

    High efficient acid-gas-removing wicking fiber filters
    7.
    发明授权
    High efficient acid-gas-removing wicking fiber filters 失效
    高效除酸芯吸纤维滤芯

    公开(公告)号:US06398039B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-06-04

    申请号:US08957211

    申请日:1997-10-24

    IPC分类号: B01D3904

    摘要: An unique filtration device (10) which removes acidic contaminants such as H2S and SO2 from a fluid stream through the use of partially hollow wicking fibers (20) impregnated with an effective amount of alkaline-generating chemical compounds, preferably also containing an effective amount of a compound with elements from Group II and Group 6-12 in +2 oxidation state, and most preferably also containing an effective amount of solid fine particles (18). A nonwoven filter mat (12) is formed from a plurality of the elongated fibers (20) each having at least one internal channel (22) connected to the fiber outer surface via an elongated opening (24). The fluid stream containing the acidic gas phase contaminants is directed over the nonwoven filter mat (12) whereby said plurality of small solid particles (18) and reservoir of active chemical reagents disposed in the open channels (22) communicate through the elongated opening (24) with the fluid flow path and absorbs the acidic gas phase contaminants.

    摘要翻译: 一种独特的过滤装置(10),其通过使用浸渍有有效量的产生碱的化合物的部分中空芯吸纤维(20)从流体流中除去酸性污染物如H 2 S和SO 2,优选还含有有效量的 具有+2氧化态的II族和6-12族元素的化合物,最优选也含有有效量的固体微粒(18)。 非织造过滤垫(12)由多个细长纤维(20)形成,每个细长纤维具有通过细长开口(24)连接到纤维外表面的至少一个内部通道(22)。 含有酸性气相污染物的流体流被引导到非织造过滤垫(12)上,由此所述多个小固体颗粒(18)和置于开口通道(22)中的活性化学试剂储存器通过细长开口(24)连通 )与流体流动路径并吸收酸性气相污染物。

    Wicking fiber with solid particulates for a high surface area odor
removing filter and method of making
    8.
    发明授权
    Wicking fiber with solid particulates for a high surface area odor removing filter and method of making 失效
    具有固体颗粒的芯吸纤维用于高表面积除臭过滤器和制备方法

    公开(公告)号:US5902384A

    公开(公告)日:1999-05-11

    申请号:US956549

    申请日:1997-10-23

    摘要: A unique filtration device (10) which continuously removes gas phase contaminants from an air stream through the use of partially hollow wicking fibers (20) impregnated with a fine solid powder and a selected chemisorptive liquid (18) which can capture the gas phase contaminants. The wicking fibers (20) are generally disposed to extend in the same direction and are formed into a filter element (12). The air stream to be cleaned is directed through filter element (12). The wicking fibers (20) include internal longitudinal cavities (22) filled with a fine powder and each having a relatively small longitudinal extending opening (24). The wicking fibers (20) are filled with the selected contaminant removing chemisorptive liquid through capillary action by which the individual wicking fibers (20) rapidly draw the selected chemisorptive liquid, with which they come into contact, through the internal cavities (22). The chemisorptive liquid and fine powder remains within the wicking fiber cavities (22) and generally does not enter the space between the wicking fibers yet through the longitudinal openings (24) the chemisorptive liquid is in full fluid communication with the air stream flowing past the fibers (20).

    摘要翻译: 独特的过滤装置(10),其通过使用浸渍有细固体粉末的部分中空芯吸纤维(20)和可捕获气相污染物的选定化学吸附液体(18)从空气流中连续地除去气相污染物。 芯吸纤维(20)通常设置成沿相同的方向延伸并且形成为过滤元件(12)。 待清洁的气流被引导通过过滤元件(12)。 芯吸纤维(20)包括填充有细粉末的每个具有相对小的纵向延伸开口(24)的内部纵向空腔(22)。 芯吸纤维(20)通过毛细管作用填充有选择的污染物去除化学吸收液体,通过该作用,各个芯吸纤维(20)通过内部空腔(22)快速吸引与它们接触的选定化学吸收液体。 化学吸收液体和细粉末保留在芯吸纤维空腔(22)内,并且通常不通过纵向开口(24)进入芯吸纤维之间的空间,化学吸收液体与流过纤维的空气流完全流体连通 (20)。

    Chemical reagent package and method of operation effective at removing a
wide range of odors
    9.
    发明授权
    Chemical reagent package and method of operation effective at removing a wide range of odors 失效
    化学试剂包装和操作方法有效去除多种气味

    公开(公告)号:US5891221A

    公开(公告)日:1999-04-06

    申请号:US955843

    申请日:1997-10-21

    摘要: A unique odor filtration device (10) which continuously removes odor causing gas phase contaminants from an air stream through the use of partially hollow wicking fibers (20) impregnated with a selected liquid (18) which can capture odor causing gas phase contaminants. The odor removing liquid (18) is a chemical composition including sodium permanganate in combination with either sodium carbonate or sodium phosphate. The odor absorbing liquid (18) can include specialized additives such as transition metal salts and other agents such as sodium iodide for additional and broader odor removal coverage. The wicking fibers (20) are formed into a filter element (12) which extends from a chamber (16) through which the air stream to be cleaned is directed into a stripping chamber (19). The odor causing contaminants are conveyed to from chamber (16) to chamber (19) by a concentration factor induced molecular migration. The wicking fibers (20) include internal longitudinal cavities (22) each with a relatively small longitudinal extending opening (24). The wicking fibers (20) are filled with the selected contaminant removing liquid through capillary action by which the individual wicking fibers (20) rapidly draw the selected liquid, with which they come into contact, through the internal cavities (22). The absorption liquid (18) remains within the wicking fiber cavities (22) and generally does not enter the space between the wicking fibers yet through the longitudinal openings (24) the liquid is in full communication with the air stream flowing past the fibers (20).

    摘要翻译: 一种独特的气味过滤装置(10),其通过使用浸渍有选择的液体(18)的部分中空的芯吸纤维(20)连续地除去来自空气流的气相污染物,所述液体可以捕获产生气味的气相污染物。 气味除去液(18)是包含与碳酸钠或磷酸钠组合的高锰酸钠的化学组成。 气味吸收液体(18)可以包括专门的添加剂,例如过渡金属盐和其它试剂如碘化钠,用于附加和更广泛的除臭覆盖。 芯吸纤维(20)形成为从腔室(16)延伸的过滤器元件(12),待清洁的空气流通过所述腔室引导到汽提室(19)中。 通过浓度因子诱导的分子迁移将产生气味的污染物从室(16)输送到室(19)。 芯吸纤维(20)包括各自具有相对小的纵向延伸开口(24)的内部纵向空腔(22)。 芯吸纤维(20)通过毛细管作用填充所选择的污染物去除液体,通过该作用,各个芯吸纤维(20)通过内部空腔(22)快速地吸引与它们接触的选定液体。 吸收液体(18)保持在芯吸纤维空腔(22)内,并且通常不通过纵向开口(24)进入芯吸纤维之间的空间,液体与流过纤维的空气流(20)完全相通 )。

    Method and apparatus for dehydrating a vehicle lamp housing
    10.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for dehydrating a vehicle lamp housing 失效
    一种用于使车灯壳体脱水的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US06422729B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-07-23

    申请号:US09492428

    申请日:2000-01-27

    IPC分类号: F21W10110

    CPC分类号: F21S45/33 F21S41/43

    摘要: A regenerable desiccant filter assembly, for use in a vehicle lamp housing, includes a hollow body defining a chamber therein, the hollow body having an inlet and an outlet formed therein to allow air to flow from an area outside said hollow body into and through the hollow body. A substrate, which is a nonwoven fiber mat, is housed within the hollow body; and a regenerable liquid desiccant composition is distributed on the substrate. Preferably, the fibers making up the substrate have hollow internal cavities formed therein, and extended openings formed in the sides thereof in communication with the internal cavities. Preferably, the desiccant composition is an alkali halide or an alkaline earth halide. Most preferably the desiccant composition is selected from the group consisting of lithium chloride, calcium chloride and magnesium chloride. In specific embodiments, the desiccant filter may be combined with a bulb shield or with a bulb socket member. A method of dehydrating air flowing into a ventilation opening in a vehicle lamp housing, using the inventive apparatus, is also disclosed.

    摘要翻译: 用于车辆灯壳体的可再生干燥剂过滤器组件包括在其中限定室的空心体,所述中空体具有形成在其中的入口和出口,以允许空气从所述中空体外部的区域流入并通过 空心体 作为无纺纤维垫的基材容纳在中空体内; 并且可再生液体干燥剂组合物分布在基材上。 优选地,构成基板的纤维在其中形成有中空的内部空腔,并且在其侧部形成有与内部空腔连通的延伸的开口。 优选地,干燥剂组合物是碱金属卤化物或碱土金属卤化物。 最优选地,干燥剂组合物选自氯化锂,氯化钙和氯化镁。 在具体实施例中,干燥剂过滤器可以与灯泡罩或灯泡插座构件组合。 还公开了使用本发明的设备使流入车辆灯壳体中的通风口的空气脱水的方法。