Patents by Inventor John B. Gallo

John B. Gallo 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).

  • Patent number: 5858435
    Abstract: A method of cleaning and preparing a quantity of produce for sale that includes the steps of placing the produce on a conveyor and rotating it so as to expose all sides thereof, spraying the produce with a mixture of water and ozone so as to cover the produce and so as to loosen dirt and mold, and kill bacteria, placing the produce on a rotating brush bed so as to brush the produce and remove the loosened dirt and mold, spraying the produce with a further mixture of water and ozone so as to clean, rinse and disinfect the produce, removing excess water from the produce, applying food grade wax to the produce, and drying the produce.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1999
    Inventor: John B. Gallo
  • Patent number: 5241720
    Abstract: A method and apparatus of washing laundry without hot water and detergent using a closed-loop ozonated wash water system wherein wash water maintained in a storage tank is ozonated by an ozone generator prior to use in the washing machine. The ambient air used in the ozone generator to generate the ozone is undried and temperature controlled. The system includes a novel injector including a vacuum pump for entraining ozone into the water in the storage tank. The spent wash water is collected, filtered and reused, thereby eliminating waste water disposal problems, resulting in considerable water and energy savings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1993
    Assignee: Tri-O-Clean Laundry Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard B. Engel, John B. Gallo, Donald H. Bladen, Richard B. Engel, Jr., Keith R. Schneider
  • Patent number: 5181399
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for washing laundry without hot water and detergent using a closed loop ozonated wash water system wherein wash water maintained in a storage tank is ozonated by an ozone generator prior to use in a washing machine. The spent wash water is collected, filtered and reused thereby eliminating waste water disposal problems an resulting in considerable water and energy savings. The ozone generator includes a unique air flow configuration to maximize ozone generation resulting in a high efficiency washing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1993
    Assignee: Tri-O-Clean Laundry Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard B. Engel, John B. Gallo, Donald H. Bladen, Virginia F. Engel
  • Patent number: 5097556
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for washing laundry without hot water and detergent using a closed loop ozonated wash water system wherein wash water maintained in a storage tank is ozonated by an ozone generator prior to use in a washing machine. The spent wash water is collected, filtered and reused thereby eliminating waste water disposal problems and resulting in considerable water and energy savings. The ozone generator includes a unique air flow configuration to maximize ozone generation resulting in a high efficiency washing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1992
    Assignee: O.sup.3 Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard B. Engel, John B. Gallo, Donald H. Bladen, Virginia F. Engel