Patents by Inventor Eric Dunlop

Eric Dunlop 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 and system for removal of contaminants from aqueous solution
    Publication number: 20070289910
    Abstract: A system and method for removal of uranium and other contaminants from aqueous solution, utilizing live algae, are described. The system includes a bioreactor, in which a reaction mixture of live algae, preferably photosynthetic algae, and contaminated solution are introduced; a means for introducing carbon dioxide gas in the reaction mixture; a means for exposing the reaction mixture to light; means for mixing and impelling the reaction mixture; and means for separating out algae from remediated solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: Eric Dunlop, Ravendra Naidu, Megharaj Mallavarapu
  • Method and system for removal of contaminants from aqueous solution
    Publication number: 20050269259
    Abstract: A system and method for removal of uranium and other contaminants from aqueous solution, utilizing live algae, are described. The system includes a bioreactor, in which a reaction mixture of live algae, preferably photosynthetic algae, and contaminated solution are introduced; a means for introducing carbon dioxide gas in the reaction mixture; a means for exposing the reaction mixture to light; means for mixing and impelling the reaction mixture; and means for separating out algae from remediated solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2005
    Publication date: December 8, 2005
    Inventors: Eric Dunlop, Ravendra Naidu, Megharaj Mallavarapu