Apparatus for the generation of gases

Abstract

The instant application provides apparatus and methods for the generation of gas, preferably chlorine dioxide. The methods and apparatus of the invention use a removable reaction chamber for the reaction of precursor chemicals, e.g., chlorite salt and an acid. The methods and compositions of the invention provide gas for a number of personal and commercial applications.

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         82 . A method for generating a gas comprising:
 configuring a reaction chamber, including a first chamber and a second chamber;   configuring a interface between the first chamber and the second chamber; and   allowing a contents of the first chamber to enter the second chamber at a desired time.   
     
     
         83 . The method of  claim 82 , further comprising: configuring the first chamber to include an inlet. 
     
     
         84 . The method of  claim 83 , further comprising: coupling a check valve to the inlet. 
     
     
         85 . The method of  claim 83 , further comprising: mechanically rupturing a inlet membrane when the reaction chamber is inserted in a generator. 
     
     
         86 . The method of  claim 83 , further comprising: rupturing a inlet membrane by a change in pressure. 
     
     
         87 . The method of  claim 83 , further comprising: puncturing a inlet septum when the reaction chamber is inserted in a generator. 
     
     
         88 . The method of  claim 86 , further comprising: resealing the reaction chamber. 
     
     
         89 . The method of  claim 82 , further comprising: configuring the second chamber to include a outlet. 
     
     
         90 . The method of  claim 89 , further comprising: configuring the outlet to include a check valve. 
     
     
         91 . The method of  claim 89 , further comprising: mechanically rupturing a outlet membrane when the reaction chamber is inserted in a generator. 
     
     
         92 . The method of  claim 89 , further comprising: rupturing an inlet membrane by a change in pressure. 
     
     
         93 . The method of  claim 89 , further comprising: puncturing an outlet septum when the reaction chamber is inserted in a generator. 
     
     
         94 . The method of  claim 93 , further comprising: resealing the reaction chamber. 
     
     
         95 . The method of  claim 82 , further comprising: opening a membrane interface under pressure. 
     
     
         96 . The method of  claim 82 , further comprising: decreasing the freezing temperature of a solution with an additive. 
     
     
         97 . The method of  claim 82 , further comprising: including a neutralizing agent. 
     
     
         98 . The method of  claim 97 , further comprising: mechanically releasing the neutralizing agent at a desired time. 
     
     
         99 . A method for the generation of a gas comprising:
 configuring an inlet to a reaction chamber further comprising an outlet and dry precursor chemicals; and   connecting a water source to the inlet.   
     
     
         100 . The method of  claim 99 , further comprising: connecting a water filter to the water source and the inlet. 
     
     
         101 . The method of  claim 99 , further comprising: receiving water from the water source for a water heater for heating water received from the water source.