Methods of collecting, thawing, and extending the useful life of polarized gases and associated accumulators and heating jackets
US6079213A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 12, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S62/919
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods of collecting, thawing, and extending the useful polarized life of frozen polarized gases include heating a portion of the flow path and/or directly liquefying the frozen gas during thawing. A polarized noble gas product with an extended polarized life product is also included. Associated apparatus such as an accumulator and heating jacket for collecting, storing, and transporting polarized noble gases include a secondary flow channel which provides heat to a portion of the collection path during accumulation and during thawing.
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