Gas separation: processes – Liquid contacting – On surface extending mass
Reexamination Certificate
2006-12-12
2006-12-12
Chiesa, Richard L. (Department: 1724)
Gas separation: processes
Liquid contacting
On surface extending mass
C095S211000, C096S290000, C261S094000, C422S024000, C977S903000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07147692
ABSTRACT:
The method involves contacting the air with an aqueous or non-aqueous liquid in a stand-alone system. The air may be brought into contact with the liquid using a number of different types of apparatus, including a packed column scrubber. The liquid may be non-evaporative.
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Author Unknown, Venta-Airwsher Air Purifier/Humidifier, date unknown (but may be prior to filing date of application), Best Vacuum, Inc., Chicago, Illinois.
Argentieri Andrea Filippo
Fornai Daniele
Kouvroukoglou Stylianos
Ricci Patrizio
Rizzo Renzo
Bamber Jeffrey V.
Chiesa Richard L.
Huston Larry L.
The Procter & Gamble & Company
Zerby Kim W.
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