Abstract:
Aluminum may be used as a fuel source to power small vehicles, unmanned vehicles or underwater vehicles, other small robotics, backup or regular underwater power sources (e.g., for oil rigs), or as an emergency power source in flooded or disaster areas. Reactors are described that harvest energy produced by the exothermic oxidative reaction of aluminum or an aluminum alloy with water, with the assistance of liquid gallium as a depassivating agent.
Abstract:
A heating device is provided comprising a heating chamber for receiving and storing a substance to be heated having at least two walls, a reaction chamber affixed to a wall of the heating chamber, a solid-state modified thermite reaction composition located within the reaction chamber and an actuatable trigger mechanism affixed to the reaction chamber such that the trigger mechanism is in contact with the reaction composition. According to another aspect, a heating device is provided comprising a heating chamber defining an interior space for receiving and storing a substance to be heated, a reaction chamber, a solid-state modified thermite reaction composition disposed within the reaction chamber such that it is physically isolated from and in thermal communication with the interior space of the heating chamber and an activator mechanism affixed to either reaction chamber or heating chamber such that the activator mechanism is in communication with the reaction composition.
Abstract:
An engine/steam generator which converts hydrogen peroxide to superheated steam and oxygen and having an afterburner that together with a reducing agent, utilizes the oxygen, thereby supplying oxygen free super-heated steam under pressure for oil well stimulation. Fluids such as water and KH30 can be injected into the engine/stem generator. The invention also relates to an apparatus and methods of incineration, soil remediation, land fill remediation, controlled vault burning, chemical atomization/vaporization, home heating, generation of electricity, diesel engine exhaust cleaning, steam turbine, gas path cleaner for jet engines, steam cleaning, natural gas engine power booster emission reducer, chemical storage tank cleaning, portable gas drive, and metal tempering.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to the delivery of antipsychotics through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing antipsychotics that are used in inhalation therapy. In a composition aspect of the present invention, the aerosol comprises particles comprising at least 5 percent by weight of an antipsychotic. In a method aspect of the present invention, an antipsychotic is delivered to a mammal through an inhalation route. The method comprises: a) Heating a composition, wherein the composition comprises at least 5 percent by weight of an antipsychotic, to form a vapor; and, b) allowing the vapor to cool, thereby forming a condensation aerosol comprising particles, which is inhaled by the mammal. In a kit aspect of the present invention, a kit for delivering an antipsychotic through an inhalation route to a mammal is provided which comprises: a) a composition comprising at least 5 percent by weight of an antipsychotic; and, b) a device that forms an antipsychotic containing aerosol from the composition, for inhalation by the mammal.
Abstract:
A system and method for protecting self-heating containers that include single-use chemical heaters during overtemperature occasions includes the automatic release into the heater of a suppressant composition in response to a design temperature being achieved. For protection against extreme temperature excursions, the system and method include generating steam to absorb heat and venting that steam.
Abstract:
A disposable heating unit for use for heating the contents of a container (18), includes a first region (12) containing a combination of at least two solid substances which undergo an exothermic chemical reaction which is not spontaneous at room temperature. Adjacent to the first region (12) is a second region (14) containing at least a first reagent. A storage cell (16) is configured for releasing the liquid containing a second reagent into the second region (14). The first and second reagents undergo a spontaneous exothermic chemical reaction when brought into contact, thereby initiating the exothermic chemical reaction of the solid substances.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a device (2) for heating at least one component of a vehicle, including: a reactor (3) in which a reagent suitable for causing an exothermic reaction with a reaction fluid is placed; a circuit (8) for enabling the exchange of heat between the reactor (3) and the component; a circuit (5) for supplying the reactor (3) with the reaction fluid, at least a portion of said supply circuit (5) forming a common portion with the heat-exchange circuit (8); and a circuit (9) for regenerating the reagent.
Abstract:
A portable self-heating device includes a heating cell having a fluid permeable wall defining an interior space of the cell. A fluid activated material is located in the interior space of the heating cell. The device further includes an outer cover having a fluid permeable section, and an absorbent layer positioned external to the interior space of the cell. The heating cell and the absorbent layer are positioned within a cavity formed by the outer cover such that the absorbent layer contacts the heating cell. A user can activate the portable self-heating device by contacting the device with a fluid (e.g., a gas or a liquid) that reacts exothermically with the fluid activated material. This raises the temperature of the device, and the increase in temperature can be sufficient to heat any portion of a liquid adjacent to or in contact with the device such that the liquid is converted to the gas phase and passes out of the outer cover by way of the fluid permeable section of the outer cover.
Abstract:
The present invention provides devices and methods for making nano structures such a nanoheater. In one embodiment, the nanoheater element comprises a first reactive member and interlayer disposed in communication with at least a portion thereof. Preferably, contact between the first and second reactive members of the nanoheater element can yield at least one exothermic reaction. A nanoheater device of the invention can optionally comprise a substrate on which the first reactive member is positioned in combination with other components. The invention also provides a nanoheater system comprising a plurality of nanoheater elements. Exemplary nanoheater elements and systems can be used to perform a method of the invention in which heat is produced. Methods includes processes for fabricating nanostructures such as layered devices, nanorods and nanowires.
Abstract:
A container comprises a container body for containing contents to be heated or cooled, a thermic module at one end of the body, and a closure at the other end of the body. Within the thermic module, an internal exothermic (or, alternatively, endothermic) chemical reaction is initiated to heat its contents when a user actuates the thermic module. The thermic module includes a heat exchanger portion extending proximally into the container and a thermic module cap distal to the heat exchanger portion. The heat exchanger portion has a pleated wall to improve the heat transfer to the contents of the container. The container includes a rotatable cover adhered to the container end over the closure with heat-sensitive adhesive that prevents a user from accessing the contents until a certain temperature is reached.