Patents Assigned to Ecoflo, Inc.
  • Process for treating mercury in preparation for disposal
    Patent number: 5034054
    Abstract: Mercury is mixed with an inorganic powder resulting in a permanent bonding of the mercury to the powder in a solid form. Thereafter the amalgam may be easily, safely, and legally deposited in a landfill. Suggested powders include copper, zinc, nickel, and sulphur in a ratio of powder to mercury of substantially 3:1. The mixture is followed by compound agitation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1991
    Assignee: Ecoflo, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey C. Woodward