Patents by Inventor James E. Gannon

James E. Gannon 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).

  • Suction-driven fluid filtration system for recreational or emergency use
    Patent number: 7449106
    Abstract: A fluid filtration system housing has first, second and third openings. A cap is removably and sealably attached to the first opening. A filter assembly is fitted in the housing to thereby define a first chamber accessible via the third opening and a second chamber accessible via the second opening and sealed by the cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Inventors: Philip W. Ramsey, James E. Gannon, A. Wharton Ramsey
  • Microbial consortium for the biodegradation of dithiocarbamates
    Publication number: 20030201224
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for biodegrading dithiocarbamates or related compounds which are present in a contaminated environment. The method involves contacting the contaminated environment with a microbial consortium comprised of methylotrophic bacteria such as the genera of bacteria: Alcaligenes, Pseudomonas, and Hypomicrobium, and maintaining the microbial consortium in contact with the contaminated environment for a time that is sufficient for the microbial consortium to degrade the dithiocarbamates or related compounds. Other bacterium, such as Thiobacillus may optionally be present as part of the consortium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2002
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Inventors: James E. Gannon, Mike Standish
  • Control of biofouling in aqueous systems by non-polymeric quaternary ammonium polyhalides
    Patent number: 4978685
    Abstract: Water soluble liquid quaternary ammonium polyhalides and quatenrary ammonium polyhalides in water soluble admixture with surfactants, and their use in the control of biofouling in aqueous systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 18, 1990
    Assignee: Great Lakes Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: James E. Gannon, Scott Thornburgh
  • Control of biofouling in aqueous systems by non-polymeric quaternary ammonium polyhalides
    Patent number: 4976874
    Abstract: Water soluble liquid quaternary ammonium polyhalides and quaternary ammonium polyhalides in water soluble admixture with surfactants, and their use in the control of biofouling in aqueous systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 11, 1990
    Assignee: Great Lakes Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: James E. Gannon, Scott Thornburgh