Patents by Inventor Andy J. McNabb

Andy J. McNabb 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).

  • Process for removing water-soluble organics from waste streams
    Patent number: 6113790
    Abstract: The invention relates to a 3-step process for removing water-soluble organics from waste streams. The first step involves contacting a waste stream with base, the second step involves contacting the organics-containing water with free oil and finally the free oil phase is separated from the aqueous phase to produce substantially organic-free water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2000
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventor: Andy J. McNabb
  • Process for recovery of aminoalcohols from aqueous solutions containing inorganic salts
    Patent number: 6077976
    Abstract: A process for recovery of aminoalcohols from aqueous solutions containing inorganic salts is disclosed. The aqueous solution which contains aminoalcohols is then mixed with a base in order to increase the ph and the solution is then extracted with an alkyphenol solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventor: Andy J. McNabb