Patents by Inventor Benjamin V. Mork

Benjamin V. Mork 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).

  • Publication number: 20210354180
    Abstract: Groundwater, slurry, or soil treatment or remediation compositions and methods of both production and use are described that include: at least one colloidal remediation chemical, at least one polysaccharide stabilizer, and at least one enzyme.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Applicant: Mork Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Benjamin V. Mork
  • Patent number: 11077476
    Abstract: Groundwater, slurry, or soil treatment or remediation compositions and methods of both production and use are described that include: at least one colloidal remediation chemical, at least one polysaccharide stabilizer, and at least one enzyme.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Mork Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Benjamin V. Mork
  • Publication number: 20180361443
    Abstract: Groundwater, slurry, or soil treatment or remediation compositions and methods of both production and use are described that include: at least one colloidal remediation chemical, at least one polysaccharide stabilizer, and at least one enzyme.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventor: Benjamin V. Mork
  • Patent number: 10005684
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for in situ ground water remediation. The compositions comprise a colloidal biomatrix comprised of sorbent particles, such as zeolites, organoclays and activated carbon, dispersed in aqueous solution that are injectable into the permeable zones of an aquifer to be treated. Once deposited into the permeable zones of the aquifer, the groundwater concentrations of contaminants in those zones are depleted, thus increasing the rate of diffusion of contaminants of the less permeable zones. The compositions and methods of the present invention can be used to treat any organic contaminants and provide rapid remediation of contaminated ground water by adsorption and biodegradation of such contaminants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: Regenesis Bioremediation Products
    Inventors: Scott B. Wilson, Benjamin V. Mork, Jeremy Birnstingl, Kristen A. Thoreson
  • Publication number: 20170349464
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for in situ ground water remediation. The compositions comprise a colloidal biomatrix comprised of sorbent particles, such as zeolites, organoclays and activated carbon, dispersed in aqueous solution that are injectable into the permeable zones of an aquifer to be treated. Once deposited into the permeable zones of the aquifer, the groundwater concentrations of contaminants in those zones are depleted, thus increasing the rate of diffusion of contaminants of the less permeable zones. The compositions and methods of the present invention can be used to treat any organic contaminants and provide rapid remediation of contaminated ground water by adsorption and biodegradation of such contaminants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: REGENESIS BIOREMEDIATION PRODUCTS
    Inventors: SCOTT B. WILSON, BENJAMIN V. MORK, JEREMY BIRNSTINGL, KRISTEN A. THORESON
  • Patent number: 9776898
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for in situ ground water remediation. The compositions comprise a colloidal biomatrix comprised of sorbent particles, such as zeolites, organoclays and activated carbon, dispersed in aqueous solution that are injectable into the permeable zones of an aquifer to be treated. Once deposited into the permeable zones of the aquifer, the groundwater concentrations of contaminants in those zones are depleted, thus increasing the rate of diffusion of contaminants of the less permeable zones. The compositions and methods of the present invention can be used to treat any organic contaminants and provide rapid remediation of contaminated ground water by adsorption and biodegradation of such contaminants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: REGENESIS BIOREMEDIATION PRODUCTS
    Inventors: Scott B. Wilson, Benjamin V. Mork, Jeremy Birnstingl, Kristen A. Thoreson
  • Patent number: 9770743
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating contaminated soil and/or ground water in situ. The compositions and methods comprise stabilized forms of colloidal activated carbon that are used to quickly sorb contaminants. Unlike traditional activated carbon in granular or powder form, the compounds and methods of the present invention are operative to transport particulate activated carbon through a matrix of soil and groundwater upon application by injection, gravity feed, or percolation into soil and groundwater, which in turn decontaminate groundwater in place without the cost or disruption associated with digging the contaminated soil and groundwater out of the ground for on-site purification or disposal at a hazardous waste landfill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: REGENESIS BIOREMEDIATION PRODUCTS
    Inventors: Benjamin V. Mork, Joy M. Gravitt, Ryan A. Ferguson, Stephanie R. Rittenhouse, Kristen A. Thoreson
  • Publication number: 20150232359
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for in situ ground water remediation. The compositions comprise a colloidal biomatrix comprised of sorbent particles, such as zeolites, organoclays and activated carbon, dispersed in aqueous solution that are injectable into the permeable zones of an aquifer to be treated. Once deposited into the permeable zones of the aquifer, the groundwater concentrations of contaminants in those zones are depleted, thus increasing the rate of diffusion of contaminants of the less permeable zones. The compositions and methods of the present invention can be used to treat any organic contaminants and provide rapid remediation of contaminated ground water by adsorption and biodegradation of such contaminants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventors: SCOTT B. WILSON, BENJAMIN V. MORK, JEREMY BIRNSTINGL, KRISTEN A. THORESON
  • Publication number: 20150034559
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating contaminated soil and/or ground water in situ. The compositions and methods comprise stabilized forms of colloidal activated carbon that are used to quickly sorb contaminants. Unlike traditional activated carbon in granular or powder form, the compounds and methods of the present invention are operative to transport particulate activated carbon through a matrix of soil and groundwater upon application by injection, gravity feed, or percolation into soil and groundwater, which in turn decontaminate groundwater in place without the cost or disruption associated with digging the contaminated soil and groundwater out of the ground for on-site purification or disposal at a hazardous waste landfill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: BENJAMIN V. MORK, JOY M. GRAVITT, RYAN A. FERGUSON, STEPHANIE R. RITTENHOUSE, KRISTEN A. THORESON
  • Patent number: 8814471
    Abstract: Compositions and methods of using such compositions for treating subsurface soil in an aquifer to remove contaminants that may be present in water of the aquifer. The composition includes a first solution and a second solution. The first solution includes at least one chemical capable of being effectively bound to soil to form a sorbent matrix by reacting in the subsurface. The second solution includes at least one chemical capable of reacting with at least one of the chemicals in the first solution in order to create the matrix. The first and second solutions are chosen so as to react on a time scale allowing at least one chemical in the first solution to bind to the soil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Regenesis Bioremediation Products
    Inventors: William A. Farone, Benjamin V. Mork, Tracy Palmer, Scott B. Wilson
  • Patent number: 8802049
    Abstract: An improved and efficient method of producing a composition containing a metal peroxide capable of enhancing microbial degradation of contaminants in soil and groundwater. The method includes reacting a metal oxide or metal hydroxide with hydrogen peroxide in a solution of water containing a reaction moderator, intercalation agent, and a gelling agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Regenesis Bioremediation Products
    Inventors: William Farone, Benjamin V. Mork, Tracy Palmer
  • Publication number: 20140097381
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for oxidizing contaminants present in environmental media. The compositions include a mixture of persulfate salts and borate salts to activate the persulfate's oxidation of contaminants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: REGENESIS BIOREMEDIATION PRODUCTS
    Inventors: BENJAMIN V. MORK, JOY M. GRAVITT
  • Publication number: 20130032534
    Abstract: Processes for removing hydrocarbon contaminants from soil and groundwater via enhanced biological denitrification. A contamination zone of groundwater and/or soil is identified to define a volume or zone of contaminants to be treated. A source of nitrate is applied to the contaminant zone to serve as an electronic acceptor for enhanced bioremediation of the petroleum hydrocarbons. A further carbon source, secondary to the primary contaminant hydrocarbons, is added to form a barrier about the nitrate treatment zone to stimulate degradation of any nitrate migrating from the treatment zone. A further carbon source is also added to stimulate the degradation of any residual nitrate once the primary carbon source of the contaminant hydrocarbons have been destroyed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Inventors: SCOTT B. WILSON, BENJAMIN V. MORK
  • Publication number: 20120112128
    Abstract: An improved and efficient method of producing a composition containing a metal peroxide capable of enhancing microbial degradation of contaminants in soil and groundwater. The method includes reacting a metal oxide or metal hydroxide with hydrogen peroxide in a solution of water containing a reaction moderator, intercalation agent, and a gelling agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Inventors: WILLIAM FARONE, Benjamin V. Mork, Tracy Palmer
  • Publication number: 20110274497
    Abstract: Compositions and methods of using such compositions for treating subsurface soil in an aquifer to remove contaminants that may be present in water of the aquifer. The composition includes a first solution and a second solution. The first solution includes at least one chemical capable of being effectively bound to soil to form a sorbent matrix by reacting in the subsurface. The second solution includes at least one chemical capable of reacting with at least one of the chemicals in the first solution in order to create the matrix. The first and second solutions are chosen so as to react on a time scale allowing at least one chemical in the first solution to bind to the soil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2010
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Inventors: WILLIAM A. FARONE, Benjamin V. Mork, Tracy Palmer, Scott B. Wilson