Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting – deodorizing – preser – Shock or sound wave – Including supersonic or ultrasonic energy generation means
Reexamination Certificate
2009-06-17
2010-10-12
Soohoo, Tony G (Department: 1797)
Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser
Shock or sound wave
Including supersonic or ultrasonic energy generation means
C073S064530
Reexamination Certificate
active
07811525
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides systems, methods, and devices for using acoustic energy. In some embodiments, a fluid bath may be provided in the system where the fluid bath quality may be monitored using acoustic energy. An assessment of fluid bath quality can be determined through a comparison that is made of an initial power signal of the acoustic energy with a reflected power signal of the acoustic energy.
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Garrison Brevard S.
Laugharn, Jr. James A.
McKnight Robert
Yates Douglas A.
Covaris, Inc.
Soohoo Tony G
Wolf Greenfield & Sacks P.C.
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