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System, apparatus and method for concentrating chemical vapors

US7449050B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 29, 2005
Grant dateNov 11, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 6, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/255
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An apparatus for concentrating a vaporous substance, which comprises: a sorbent material capable of capturing a vaporous substance; a first housing in which the sorbent material is located, a heating element proximate the exterior of the housing; a second housing defining a chamber within which the first housing resides, the first housing being located in said chamber such that there is a space permitting gas flow between the outside of the first housing and the inside of the second housing; and a pump capable of causing an exhaust gas to flow through the space in contact with the outside of the first housing; and methods for making and utilizing such apparatus.

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