Patent Holder

Jim Fraser

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The list below contains patents related to the following:
- Flow modifiers for balanced flow in a piping system
- Angled Lamp UV treatment systems, closed vessel
- 2-Stage Filter system, high flow rates
- Dielectric Barrier Discharge UV lamp treatment system (excimer)
- UV LED treatment system design
- Ballast Water Treatment System that combine UV lamps and filtration in one device
- Modular UV Intensity Sensor apparatus; can be used on multiple UV system designs
- Ultra-Low UVT (Opaque Fluid) Impinging Jet UV treatment system
- Locking Lamp base; prevents lamps from disconnecting within quartz sleeves
- High Powered Amalgam Lamp; Lamp and Pip-Amalgam design (thermal management)
- SMART UV Intensity sensors that allow for system diagnosis, reference checking, etc.
- Modular UV System for incorporation into industry standard fittings

Title: Fluid Flow Modifier And Fluid Treatment System Incorporating Same
Document No.: US9771959B2
Filing Date: January 21, 2013
Abstract: A fluid flow modifier device comprising: an inlet portion for receiving a flow of fluid; an outlet portion for outputting the flow of fluid; and a flow modifier portion disposed between the inlet portion and the outlet portion, the flow modifier portion comprising an outer portion comprising a closed cross-section to the flow of fluid and an inner porous portion configured such that at least a...
Inventors: Jim Fraser

Title: Fluid Treatment System
Document No.: US8507874
Issue Date: April 2, 2012
Abstract: A fluid treatment system having: an inlet; an outlet; and a fluid treatment zone disposed therebetween. The fluid treatment zone has: (i) an elongate first radiation source assembly having a first longitudinal axis, and (ii) an elongate second radiation source assembly having a second longitudinal axis. The first and second longitudinal axes are non-parallel to each other and to a direction of...
Inventors: Jim Fraser, Boyko Tchavdarov, Kezele, Dusko, Marcu, Mike, Gratton, Rich, Dave Olson, From, Wes

Title: Fluid Filter Device
Document No.: US20130206674
Issue Date: Issued August 19, 2011
Abstract: There is disclosed a fluid filter device. The fluid filter device comprises: a primary filter section having a first porous section; and a secondary filter section having second porous section; wherein: (i) the primary filter section and the secondary filter section are in fluid communication with one another, and (ii) the first porous section has a greater porosity than the second porous section....
Inventors: Jim Fraser, Ron Cook, Latimer, Glen

Title: Excimer Radiation Lamp Assembly, And Radiation Source Module And Fluid Treatment System Containing Same
Document No.: US20120001098
Filing Date: July 5, 2011
Abstract: An excimer radiation lamp assembly. The lamp assembly comprises a radiation emitting region and at least one substantially radiation opaque region. The radiation emitting region comprises a pair of dielectric elements disposed in a substantially coaxial arrangement.
Inventors: Jim Fraser, Sasges, Mike

Title: Fluid treatment System
Document No.: US20110240880
Filing Date: June 15, 2011
Abstract: There is described a fluid treatment system which may which may be used with radiation sources that do not require a protective sleeve--e.g., excimer radiation sources. An advantage of the present fluid system treatment is that the radiation sources may be removed from the fluid treatment zone without necessarily having to shut down the fluid treatment system, remove the fluid, break the seals...
Inventors: Jim Fraser, Sasges, Mike

Title: Ultraviolet Radiation Light Emitting Diode Device
Document No.: US20110089347
Filing Date: November 29, 2010
Abstract: There is disclosed an ultraviolet radiation device. The device comprises a base portion, a plurality of semiconductor structures connected to the base portion and an ultraviolet radiation transparent element connected to the plurality of semiconductor structures. Preferably: (i) the at least one light emitting diode is in direct contact with the ultraviolet radiation transparent element, or (ii)...
Inventors: Jim Fraser, Knight, Douglas, Sasges, Mike

Title: Fluid Treatment System
Document No.: US20100282661
Filing Date: May 11, 2010
Abstract: There is described a fluid treatment system comprising: (i) a fluid inlet; (ii) a fluid outlet; and (iii) a fluid treatment zone in fluid communication with the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. The fluid treatment zone comprises a housing within which is disposed a fluid separation section (the separation section may include a single separation device or a combination of two or more similar or...
Inventors: Jim Fraser

Title: Optical Radiation Sensor System
Document No.: US8003951
Issue Date: March 22, 2010
Abstract: An optical radiation sensor system having: a housing having a distal portion for receiving radiation from the radiation source and a proximal portion; a sensor element in communication with the proximal portion, the sensor element configured to detect and respond to incident radiation received from the radiation source; and motive structure configured to move the housing with respect to the sensor...
Inventors: Jim Fraser, Gerardi-Fraser, Jennifer, Helin, Joel

Title: Fluid Treatment System
Document No.: US20110180723
Filing Date: July 15, 2009
Abstract: There is described a fluid treatment system in which fluid to be treated is impinged under pressure on a radiation emitting surface. The fluid treatment system includes at least one radiation source having a radiation emitting surface and at least one nozzle element having a fluid discharge opening spaced from the radiation emitting surface. The fluid discharge opening is configured to impinge..
Inventors: Jim Fraser, Sasges, Mike

Title: Radiation Lamp And Radiation Source Module Incorporating Same
Document No.: US8167654
Issue Date: April 4, 2008
Abstract: There is disclosed a lamp device including a longitudinal axis, a first elongate electrical connector and a second elongate electrical connector, each of the first elongate electrical connector and the second elongate connector being non-parallel with respect to the longitudinal axis. The present lamp device provides a reliable electric connection on the one hand, yet is relatively inexpensive,...
Inventors: Jim Fraser, Elku, Joe, Gratton, Rich

Title: Fluid Treatment System
Document No.: US8148699
Issue Date: August 4, 2008
Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluid treatment system comprising: an inlet; an outlet; and a fluid treatment zone disposed between the inlet and the outlet. The fluid treatment zone has disposed therein: (i) an elongate first radiation source assembly having a first longitudinal axis, and (ii) an elongate second radiation source assembly having a second longitudinal axis. The first..
Inventors: Jim Fraser, Gratton, Rich, From, Wes, Kezele, Dusko, Olson, David, Tchavdarov, Boyko, Marcu, Mike

Title: Fluid Treatment System
Document No.: US8148699
Issue Date: December 29, 2008
Abstract: There is described a fluid treatment system which may which may be used with radiation sources that do not require a protective sleeve—e.g., excimer radiation sources. An advantage of the present fluid system treatment is that the radiation sources may be removed from the fluid treatment zone without necessarily having to shut down the fluid treatment system, remove the fluid, break the seals...
Inventors: Jim Fraser, Sasges, Mike

Title: Ultraviolet Radiation Light Emitting Diode Device
Document No.: US7842932
Issue Date: June 2, 2008
Abstract: There is disclosed an ultraviolet radiation device. The device comprises a base portion, a plurality of semiconductor structures connected to the base portion and an ultraviolet radiation transparent element connected to the plurality of semiconductor structures. Preferably: (i) the at least one light emitting diode is in direct contact with the ultraviolet radiation transparent element, or (ii)...
Inventors: Jim Fraser, Knight, Douglas, Sasges, Mike

Title: Optical Radiation Sensor System
Document No.: US7683339
Issue Date: September 20, 2007
Abstract: An optical radiation sensor system having: a housing having a distal portion for receiving radiation from the radiation source and a proximal portion; a sensor element in communication with the proximal portion, the sensor element configured to detect and respond to incident radiation received from the radiation source; and motive structure configured to move the housing with respect to the sensor...
Inventors: Jim Fraser, Jennifer Gerardi-Fraser, Joel Helin

Title: Radiation Lamp And Radiation Source Module Incorporating Same
Document No.: US7390225
Issue Date: January 24, 2007
Abstract: There is disclosed a lamp device including a longitudinal axis, a first elongate electrical connector and a second elongate electrical connector, each of the first elongate electrical connector and the second elongate connector being non-parallel with respect to the longitudinal axis. The present lamp device provides a reliable electric connection on the one hand, yet is relatively inexpensive,...
Inventors: Jim Fraser, Joseph Elku, Gratton, Rich

Title: Excimer Radiation Lamp Assembly, And Source Module And Fluid Treatment System Containing Same
Document No.: US20090267004
Filing Date: December 21, 2006
Abstract: There is described an excimer radiation lamp assembly. The lamp assembly comprise a radiation emitting region and at least one substantially radiation opaque region. The radiation emitting region comprises a pair of dielectric elements disposed in a substantially coaxial arrangement.
Inventors: Jim Fraser, Sasges, Mike

Title: Excimer Radiation Lamp Assembly, And Source Module And Fluid Treatment System Containing Same
Document No. :US7960705
Issue Date: December 21, 2006
Abstract: There is described an excimer radiation lamp assembly. The lamp assembly comprises: an elongate member having an annular cross-section to define an elongate passageway aligned with a longitudinal axis of the lamp assembly; an electrode element in electrical connection with at least a portion of the elongate passageway; and a cooling element disposed in the elongate passageway, the cooling element...
Inventors: Jim Fraser, Sasges, Mike

Title: Radiation Lamp and Radiation Source Module Incorporating Same
Document No.: US20110227473
Filing Date: November 22, 2006
Abstract: A lamp device is disclosed. The lamp device comprises a first electrical connector and a second electrical connector located at a first end portion of the lamp device. The first end portion of the lamp device is received in a receptacle of a first base portion. A first locking portion is included for securing the first base portion to the first end portion. The present radiation lamp device...
Inventors: Jim Fraser, Michael Rodgers, Sasges, Mike, Joseph Elku

Title: Radiation Lamp and Radiation Source Module Incorporating Same
Document No.: US8318007
Issue Date: August 31, 2006
Abstract: The Issue Date: invention relates to an ultraviolet radiation lamp. The lamp comprises a substantially sealed cavity comprising a mercury-containing material; a filament disposed in the sealed cavity; and an electrical control element in contact with the filament, the electrical control element configured to adjust or maintain a temperature of the mercury-containing material with respect to a prescribed...
Inventors: Jim Fraser, Joseph Elku, Sasges, Mike

Title: Radiation Lamp and Radiation Source Module Incorporating Same
Document No.: US8338808
Issue Date: May 15, 2006
Abstract: The present invention relates to an ultraviolet radiation lamp. The lamp comprises: (i) a substantially sealed cavity comprising a mercury-containing material; and (ii) a heating unit disposed exteriorly with respect to the cavity. The heating unit is disposed in contact with a first portion of the cavity comprising the mercury-containing material. The heating unit has adjustable heat output.
Inventors: Jim Fraser, Sasges, Mike

Title: Radiation Sensor Device And Fluid Treatment System Containing Same
Document No.: US7829862
Issue Date: June 27, 2005
Abstract: The invention relates to a radiation sensor device comprising a housing and a plurality of radiation sensor modules secured to the housing. Each radiation sensor module comprises a radiation sensor arranged to detect radiation incident on the radiation source module. Preferably, each radiation sensor module contains an entire so-called optical train to allow for calibration of the detector (e.g.,...
Inventors: Jim Fraser, Dragoi, Catalina, Verdun, Alex, Tanya Molyneux, Jennifer Gerardi-Fraser

Title: Radiation Sensor Device And Fluid Treatment System Containing Same
Document No.: US20060006339
Filing Date: June 27, 2005
Abstract: The invention relates to a radiation sensor device comprising a housing, a radiation sensor secured with respect to a first portion of the housing and a heat pipe in thermal communication with the first portion of the housing, the heat pipe being configured to transfer heat from portion of the house to a second portion of the housing remote from the first portion of the housing. The heat pipe may...
Inventors: Jim Fraser, Jennifer Gerardi-Fraser, Tanya Molyneux, Dragoi, Catalina

Title: Fluid Treatment System
Document No.: US7408174
Issue Date: March 14, 2005
Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluid treatment system comprising: an inlet; an outlet; and a fluid treatment zone disposed between the inlet and the outlet. The fluid treatment zone has disposed therein: (i) an elongate first radiation source assembly having a first longitudinal axis, and (ii) an elongate second radiation source assembly having a second longitudinal axis. The first...
Inventors: Jim Fraser, Boyko Tchavdarov, Dave Olson, Gratton, Rich, Marcu, Mike, Kezele, Dusko, From, Wes

Title: Fluid Treatment System
Document No.: US7045102
Issue Date: October 6, 2003
Abstract: A fluid treatment system for placement in a flanged pipe fluid conveyance system includes: a first flanged opening and a second flanged opening in substantial alignment to define a flow axis aligned substantially parallel to a direction of fluid flow though the first opening and the second opening; and a third flanged opening comprising a first cover element. The first cover element has connected...
Inventors: Jim Fraser, Steve Bakker, From, Wes