Patents by Inventor Donna M. Wilder

Donna M. Wilder 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).

  • Immobilization of radioactive and hazardous contaminants and protection of surfaces against corrosion with ferric oxides
    Patent number: 6084146
    Abstract: Processes for immobilizing solid contaminated materials, such as radioactive species, hazardous species, or combinations of both radioactive and hazardous species, comprise mixing the contaminated materials with hydrated ferric oxides, and then pressing the mixture at a temperature of at least about 150.degree. C. and gradually removing a large part of the water while under pressure to produce a solid composition. The water content of the mixture is adjusted if necessary. Contaminated materials dissolved or suspended in an aqueous solution can be immobilized by precipitating hydrated ferric oxide in the solution, and adjusting the water content and pressing, as above. In another process in accordance with the present invention, hydrated ferric oxides are deposited on metal surfaces. The deposited ferric oxide is pressed to produce a solid coating adhered to the surface, to retard corrosion. A ceramic body of ferric oxide composition may also be made in accordance with the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Assignee: Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron Barkatt, Ewa Labuda, Marta Gmurczyk, Donna M. Wilder