Patents by Inventor Barbara J. Minard

Barbara J. Minard has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • On-line plasma modification method
    Patent number: 4839058
    Abstract: A pliable compressible, liquid impervious bag having at least one integral part with a bag hole extending entirely therethrough. The bag includes a structure defining a bag aperture for communicating with the inside of the bag. A plurality of beads is positioned in the bag, and the beads are covalently coupled with a binder. A method for liquid modification comprising installing into a centrifuge bowl the pliable liquid impervious bag having the plurality of beads. A centrifuge cover is secured to the centrifuge bowl, and a liquid having matter to be removed is introduced into the pliable bag. The centrifuge bowl is supn at a predetermined speed in order to mix vigorously the liquid with the beads in the bag in order to expose the beads to a matter within the liquid such that the exposure enables the matter to attach and adsorb to the exterior surface of the beads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 13, 1989
    Inventors: Leo P. Cawley, Steven A. Bryant, Barbara J. Minard
  • On-line plasma modification means
    Patent number: 4722790
    Abstract: A pliable compressible, liquid impervious bag having at least one integral part with a bag hole extending entirely therethrough. The bag includes a structure defining a bag aperture for communicating with the inside of the bag. A plurality of beads is positioned in the bag, and the beads are covalently coupled with a binder. A method for liquid modification comprising installing into a centrifuge bowl the pliable liquid impervious bag having the plurality of beads. A centrifuge cover is secured to the centrifuge bowl, and a liquid having matter to be removed is introduced into the pliable bag. The centrifuge bowl is spun at a predetermined speed in order to mix vigorously the liquid with the beads in the bag in order to expose the beads to a matter within the liquid such that the exposure enables the matter to attach and adsorb to the exterior surface of the beads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1988
    Inventors: Leo P. Cawley, Steven A. Bryant, Barbara J. Minard