Patents by Inventor Scott R. Yates

Scott R. Yates 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).

  • Methods for removing and decomposing methyl bromide from fumigation
    Patent number: 5904909
    Abstract: A method for the removal and rapid decomposition of halogenated fumigation agents is described. A fumigation agent, such as methyl bromide, contained in the gas stream exiting a fumigation chamber or structure is captured on activated carbon or other retentive substrate and rapidly decomposed using thiosulfate and water. The method provides an inexpensive, safe, and on-site executable way to remove and detoxify methyl bromide from fumigation discharge gases, thereby reducing or eliminating methyl bromide emissions into the atmosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1999
    Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Scott R. Yates, Jianying Gan