Patents by Inventor Charles J. Reedy

Charles J. Reedy 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).

  • Strategy for on-site in situ generation of oxidizing compounds and application of the oxidizing compound for microbial control
    Patent number: 9242880
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of controlling biological fouling of water containing items. The method involves combining at least two reactants, a peroxygen source and an acyl group donor to form peracetic acid. Because the peracetic acid can be made in situ, the entire sum of its short lifespan can be used controlling biocidal fouling and storage and transport is simplified. The invention further facilitates the ease of controlling biocidal fouling by allowing the injection of the biocidal agent in liquid form, in a non-acidic environment, and without the need for any halogen. This allows the inventive biocide to be used with chemistries for which prior art biocides are inapplicable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Nalco Company
    Inventors: Amit Gupta, Charles J. Reedy, Barbara E. Moriarty, Jeffery M. Atkins
  • USE OF A BUFFER WITH A BIOCIDE PRECURSOR
    Publication number: 20120322873
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are biocidal compounds and compositions, methods of using said compounds and compositions, and systems and processes for their preparation. Particularly disclosed herein are in situ generated biocides stabilized with a buffer. The biocide may include in situ generated peracetic acid produced from a peroxygen source, an acyl group donor, and a buffer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: Nalco Company
    Inventors: Jeffery M. Atkins, Amit Gupta, Charles J. Reedy, Barbara E. Moriarty
  • STRATEGY FOR ON-SITE IN SITU GENERATION OF OXIDIZING COMPOUNDS AND APPLICATION OF THE OXIDIZING COMPOUND FOR MICROBIAL CONTROL
    Publication number: 20120165407
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of controlling biological fouling of water containing items. The method involves combining at least two reactants, a peroxygen source and an acyl group donor to form peracetic acid. Because the peracetic acid can be made in situ, the entire sum of its short lifespan can be used controlling biocidal fouling and storage and transport is simplified. The invention further facilitates the ease of controlling biocidal fouling by allowing the injection of the biocidal agent in liquid form, in a non-acidic environment, and without the need for any halogen. This allows the inventive biocide to be used with chemistries for which prior art biocides are inapplicable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2010
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventors: Amit Gupta, Charles J. Reedy, Barbara E. Moriarty, Jeffery M. Atkins