Patents by Inventor Donald W. Phipps, Jr.

Donald W. Phipps, Jr. 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).

  • Biodegradation of volatile organic contaminants from air using biologically activated foam
    Patent number: 5714379
    Abstract: A bioreactor is disclosed which degrades volatile organic contaminants (VOCs) from air using biologically activated foam. The reactor includes a foam generator, a reaction pipe in fluid communication with the foam generator and a defoamer in fluid communication with the reaction pipe. The reactor can also include a chemostat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1998
    Assignee: National Water Research Inst.
    Inventor: Donald W. Phipps, Jr.