Gas separation: apparatus – Solid sorbent apparatus – Soluble or deliquescent type
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-14
2011-06-14
Lawrence, Frank M (Department: 1776)
Gas separation: apparatus
Solid sorbent apparatus
Soluble or deliquescent type
C096S119000, C252S194000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07959719
ABSTRACT:
A device for controlling relative humidity in an environment with a solidified humectant composition. The solidified humectant composition is made from a humectant salt, water, and a carrier. The solidified humectant may be formed into a tablet with the aid of a binder, or it may be contained within a thermoformed felt material, a sachet, or a water permeable canister. In a preferred embodiment, the sachet is made of a micro-perforated polyester/paper/polyethylene material. Preferred humectant salts include CaCl2, K2CO3, LiCl, NaCl, K2SO4, and combinations thereof. A preferred embodiment of the present invention includes the use of one or more of: an antimicrobial agent, activated carbon, a volatile organic, a moisture adsorber and an oxygen absorber, in combination with the solidified humectant salt.
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Patrone Louis
Powers Thomas H.
Harter Secrest & Emery LLP
Lawrence Frank M
Multisorb Technologies, Inc.
Reynolds, Esq. Jodi A.
Salai Esq. Stephen B.
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