Patents by Inventor Albert L. Vroman

Albert L. Vroman 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).

  • Method for oil spill dispersion
    Patent number: 5385675
    Abstract: A method and composition for dispersing oil spills, wherein methyl benzoate and a surfactant is used to disperse the oil is described. In particular, the present invention relates to a method and compositions wherein the surfactant is a biodegradable detergent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1995
    Assignee: Zing Odor Control, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert L. Vroman, Pamela K. Benner, Shelly A. Stedman
  • Method for the reduction of hydrogen sulfide in sewage treatment plants
    Patent number: 5330653
    Abstract: A method for the reduction of hydrogen sulfide in an enclosure which is involved in processing sewage and where workmen are present wherein methyl benzoate is used an additive to the sewage is described. The methyl benzoate is preferably in the form of a dilute aqueous emulsion. The emulsifier is preferably a polyoxyethylene derivative of a sorbitan fatty acid ester and most preferably, polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1994
    Assignee: Zing Odor Control, Inc.
    Inventor: Albert L. Vroman