Radiant energy – Ionic separation or analysis
Reexamination Certificate
2007-12-25
2007-12-25
Wells, Nikita (Department: 2881)
Radiant energy
Ionic separation or analysis
C250S288000, C250S428000, C250S435000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10756915
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for transporting a fluid, atomizers, reactors, integrated fuel processing apparatus, combinations thereof, methods of atomizing reactants, methods of moving fluids, methods of reverse-flow in a reactor, and combinations thereof, are provided. One exemplary apparatus for transporting a fluid, among others, includes: a channel for receiving a fluid; a sensor for determining an internal condition of the fluid in the channel; and a channel actuator in communication with the sensor for changing a cross-sectional area of the channel based on the internal condition, wherein the change in cross-sectional area controls a parameter selected from a pressure and a fluid flow.
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Degertekin F. Levent
Fedorov Andrei G.
Georgia Tech Research Corporation
Thomas Kayden Horstemeyer & Risley LLP
Wells Nikita
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