Liquid purification or separation – Processes – Utilizing electrical or wave energy directly applied to...
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-23
2006-05-23
Hopkins, Roberta A. (Department: 1724)
Liquid purification or separation
Processes
Utilizing electrical or wave energy directly applied to...
C210S220000, C422S020000, C422S128000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07048863
ABSTRACT:
Devices and methods for treating, preventing from growth, and neutralizing microorganisms in cutting fluids using high-frequency, low-energy ultrasound.
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Beardwood Edward S.
Cordemans de Meulenaer Eric D.
Hannecart Baudouin O.
Swinnen Mario
Ashland Licensing and Intellectual Property LLC
Hopkins Roberta A.
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
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