Carl W Sims

US Patent:

8430949, Apr 30, 2013

Filed:

Mar 25, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/072422

Inventors:

Yuri Gerner - Mendota Heights MN, US
Quan Liu - Shoreview MN, US
Carl W. Sims - Saint Paul MN, US

Assignee:

IDEX Health & Science LLC - Roseville MN

International Classification:

B01D 53/22
B01D 19/00
B01D 61/36

US Classification:

96 6, 96 4, 96 8, 96 10, 96193, 95 46, 210640

Abstract:

A liquid degassing apparatus is arranged to limit pervaporation through a membrane by establishing a pervaporation control space at a permeate side of the membrane. The pervaporation control space is defined in a vacuum chamber between the membrane and a shield member. The shield member may be substantially gas and liquid impermeable to maintain an environment in contact with the permeate side of the membrane that is relatively rich in solvent vapor concentration, thereby limiting further liquid pervaporation across the membrane.

US Patent:

8440003, May 14, 2013

Filed:

Jun 29, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/172133

Inventors:

Yuri Gerner - Mendota Heights MN, US
Quan Liu - Shoreview MN, US
Carl W. Sims - Saint Paul MN, US

Assignee:

IDEX Health & Science, LLC - Rohnert Park CA

International Classification:

B01D 53/22
B01D 19/00
B01D 61/36

US Classification:

96 6, 96 4, 96 7, 96 10, 96193, 96421, 95 19, 95 46, 210640, 417 442, 138 40

Abstract:

A liquid degassing apparatus is arranged to limit pervaporation through a membrane by attenuating pressure oscillations developed by a vacuum pump. The attenuation is obtained through a combination of one or more flow restrictors and added volume chambers fluidly interposed between the degassing chamber and the vacuum pump. The pressure oscillation attenuation may further inhibit cross-contamination of pervaporated solvents among a plurality of distinct degassing chambers.

US Patent:

20050100477, May 12, 2005

Filed:

Nov 6, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/702805

Inventors:

James Anderson - Arlington Heights IL, US
Raaidah Saari-Nordhaus - Antioch IL, US
Rakesh Bose - Wheeling IL, US
Carl Sims - Saint Paul MN, US
Yuri Gerner - Mendota Heights MN, US

International Classification:

G01N030/02

US Classification:

422070000

Abstract:

An improved apparatus to remove gases (or a particular gas) from a sample prior to detection of the sample. The apparatus and method is useful in the removal of gas from the mobile phase in a detection and analysis apparatus.

US Patent:

20120240666, Sep 27, 2012

Filed:

Mar 16, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/422168

Inventors:

Carl Sims - Saint Paul MN, US

International Classification:

G01N 30/02

US Classification:

73 6156

Abstract:

A multi-dimensional liquid analysis system includes a flow splitter for separating mobile phase outflow from a first dimension liquid analysis system into first and second liquid split outlet flows. Volumetric flow rate control of the split outlet flows is provided by a flow control pump which withdraws one of the split outlet flows from the flow splitter at a controlled withdrawal flow rate to define the other split outlet flow rate as the difference between the outflow rate from the first dimension system and the withdrawal flow rate. In this manner, accurate and consistent flow division can be accomplished, which is particularly useful for multi-dimensional liquid analysis.

US Patent:

20130061748, Mar 14, 2013

Filed:

Sep 12, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/611420

Inventors:

Carl W. Sims - Santa Rosa CA, US
Yuri Gerner - Mendota Heights MN, US
Quan Liu - Santa Rosa CA, US

International Classification:

B01D 19/00
B01D 69/04
B01D 53/22

US Classification:

95 46, 96 6

Abstract:

An elongated flow-through degassing apparatus includes an elongated gas permeable outer shell and one or more gas-permeable, liquid-impermeable elongated inner conveyance members extending within the outer shell and at least partially through a chamber defined within the outer shell. The apparatus also includes inlet and outlet junctions for securing the outer shell to the inner conveyance member. The outer shell exhibits a first permeance that is substantially greater than a second permeance of the inner conveyance member. The degassing apparatus may be sufficiently flexible so as to be readily manipulatable into desired configurations.

US Patent:

20190091609, Mar 28, 2019

Filed:

Nov 30, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/206216

Inventors:

- Rohnert Park CA, US
Carl Sims - Rohnert Park CA, US
Chris Hankins - Petaluma CA, US

Assignee:

IDEX Health & Science, LLC - Rohnert Park CA

International Classification:

B01D 19/00
B01D 15/16
B01D 63/08

Abstract:

A membrane gas-liquid contactor is arranged to define a fluid flow path for contact with a membrane in a manner to improve degassing efficiency. A degassing module housing the membrane is arranged with flow fields for distributing the fluid flow throughout the membrane contact area. The distributed fluid flow may have a uniform membrane contact opportunity.

US Patent:

20180164259, Jun 14, 2018

Filed:

Nov 7, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/805967

Inventors:

- Oak Harbor WA, US
Jon Nichols - Meadow Vista CA, US
Jeremy Hayes - Santa Rosa CA, US
Carl Sims - Santa Rosa CA, US
Mark Tschann - Sonoma CA, US

International Classification:

G01N 30/20
B01D 15/22
F16K 11/074
F16K 31/04

Abstract:

Valve with multi-piece stator assembly for use with liquid chromatography or other analytical systems. A separate and removable stator plate is provided with a mounting device to provide a multi-piece stator assembly. The mounting device is adapted on one side to engage and contact the stator plate, and on the other side includes a plurality of ports for fluidic connections which are in fluid communication with fluid passageways in the stator plate. By making the stator face a separate component, the overall costs of the valve can be reduced, different materials can be used for the mounting device and the stator, and the valve can be used for ultra-high pressure applications, including in liquid chromatography and other analytical instrument systems.

US Patent:

20180001265, Jan 4, 2018

Filed:

Aug 29, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/689887

Inventors:

- Middleboro MA, US
Carl Sims - Rohnert Park CA, US
David Steckman - Oak Harbor WA, US
Leanne Elson - Oak Harbor WA, US

International Classification:

B01D 63/08
B01D 69/10
B01D 19/00
B01D 63/00

Abstract:

A device which includes a pulse dampener and a degasser or de-bubbler. The device includes a fluid flow path and a fluid chamber located within the device. In addition, the device includes a pulse dampening membrane for dampening pulses in the fluid as it flows through the device. The device also includes a degassing membrane for degassing the fluid as it flows through the device, and/or a de-bubbling membrane for removing gas bubbles from the fluid as it flows through the device. The degassing or de-bubbling membrane can be separate and distinct from the dampening membrane. The de-bubbling membrane can be in addition to or in place of the degassing membrane in some embodiments.

Address:

1136 Colette Pl, Saint Paul, MN 55116

Phone:

6516903614

VIN:

1J8GA64137L149179

Make:

JEEP

Model:

WRAN

Year:

2007