Patents by Inventor Kenneth W. Prodo

Kenneth W. Prodo 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).

  • Foaming agents for use in drilling for oil and gas
    Patent number: 4425243
    Abstract: Foaming agents for use in oil and gas production comprising n-octyl dimethylamine oxide, n-decyl dimethylamine oxide, branched decyl dimethylamine oxide, and mixtures thereof, all of which generate copious quantities of stable foam even in the presence of brine and hydrocarbons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1982
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1984
    Assignee: Millmaster Onyx Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Harold A. Green, Morris Weinstein, Kenneth W. Prodo
  • Surface-active agent
    Patent number: 4077990
    Abstract: 10-undecylenoylamidopropyl dimethylamine oxide utilizable as a surfactant and as an intermediate for synthesizing other surfactants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1976
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1978
    Assignee: Kewanee Industries
    Inventors: Kenneth W. Prodo, Robert W. Bender