Plasma generating technology/patents
This technology and patents cover an atmospheric pressure plasma apparatus comprised of a porous electrode that allows the plasma to pass through the channel of the apparatus and does not require the treated surface to do so. This allows a larger surface to be treated. The device operates at ambient temperature and pressures to allow plasma to react with the surface of a material to modify it and prepare it for printing, gluing, soldering, reacting, bonding, coating, and deposition. Originally developed for potential use in medical sterilization, this is an un-used technology at Stryker.
Potential benefits
-Portable--smaller than other devices
-Energy efficient--requires less energy than other low temperature plasma emitters
-Greater surface area treated--novel design does not require the treated surface to pass through the channel
-Carrier gas free--can remain stable at ambient pressures without a carrier gas
Potential Applications
The main application is to modify the surfaces of materials to prepare them for further reaction, coating, or bonding. Other potential applications include:
-Decontaminating surfaces from microbes
-"Scrubbing" emissions from autos and industrial processes
-Treating volatile organic compounds in water and soil
Patent portfolio for sale
Publication Number | Title | Est. Expiration Date |
US7098420 | Electrode for use with atmospheric pressure plasma emitter apparatus and method for using the same | 7/2/2022 |
US6923890 | Chemical processing using non-thermal discharge plasma | 3/20/2021 |
US6955794 | Slot discharge non-thermal plasma apparatus and process for promoting chemical reaction | 11/30/2021 |
JP2004535041 | And methods of use thereof novel electrode of atmospheric pressure plasma irradiation apparatus for | 7/1/2022 |
JP2005508738 | Electrode discharge non thermal plasma device for preparing the combustion air (reactor) | 8/2/2022 |
JP2007518543 | Module type sterilization system | 1/24/2025 |