Patents by Inventor Eric Wasinger

Eric Wasinger 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).

  • Apparatus and a method for decontamination
    Publication number: 20030143108
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for using ozone to disinfect and decontaminate infectious microbial agents including mold in a building or container. This invention contemplates treating biological and viral agents with ozone containing gases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Inventor: Eric Wasinger
  • Apparatus for treatment of dyed garments and fabrics with oxidizing gases
    Patent number: 6571585
    Abstract: There is provided an apparatus for treating garments and fabrics in a dry or wetted state or in an aqueous liquid. The apparatus has an apertured rotating barrel which hold the garments or fabric. A microprocess in association with a plurality of valves selectively admits oxidizing gas, or, steam and liquid into the barrel to desize and/or discolor the garments or fabrics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Inventor: Eric Wasinger
  • Ozone disinfecting, decontaminating and deodorizing of animal manure
    Patent number: 6056885
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for using ozone to disinfect, decontaminate and deodorize animal manure. The invention contemplates injecting ozone gas into manure, while the manure is rotated on an auger in a sealed chamber. As a result of the invention, the manure is disinfected, decontaminated, and deodorized, while nutrients in the manure and a neutral pH are maintained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2000
    Inventor: Eric Wasinger
  • Mechanical desizing and abrading device
    Patent number: 6021536
    Abstract: A rotary barrel-type washer-extractor is provided with at least one slotted or apertured metal panel. The panel contains raised apertures or slots that protrude about 0.2 to 1 cm and have an opening about 0.3 to 1 cm in width. A method is also provided for desizing and abrading fabrics and garments utilizing at least one of the metal panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2000
    Inventors: Eric Wasinger, Gary Gates
  • Process for desizing and color fading garments
    Patent number: 5611816
    Abstract: A process for desizing and/or color fading of fabrics and garments utilizing ozone in the absence of steam or any substantial amount of water. The process includes treating the fabrics and garments in a closed chamber under slow rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1997
    Inventor: Eric Wasinger
  • Process for desizing and color fading garments
    Patent number: 5531796
    Abstract: A Process for desizing an/or color fading of fabrics and garments utilizing a reducing gas or vapor. The process is particularly for pretreating fabrics which are decolorized to provide a color contrast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1996
    Assignee: Eric Wasinger
    Inventors: Eric Wasinger, David Hall
  • Decolorization of fabrics
    Patent number: 5376143
    Abstract: A process for selectively decolorizing a fabric containing cellulosic material oxidizable colorants which comprises the steps of wetting the fabric and then contacting the wetted fabric with an oxidizing gas or vapor. The contact with the oxidizing gas or vapor is terminated before any substantial degradation of the fabric occurs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 27, 1994
    Assignee: Eric Wasinger
    Inventors: Eric Wasinger, David Hall
  • Process for desizing and color fading garments
    Patent number: 5366510
    Abstract: A process for desizing an/or color fading of fabrics and garments utilizing a reducing agent. The process is particularly for pretreating fabrics which are subsequently decolorized with oxidizing agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 22, 1994
    Assignee: Eric Wasinger
    Inventors: Eric Wasinger, David Hall
  • Ozone decolorization of garments
    Patent number: 5342415
    Abstract: A process for selectively decolorizing a garment containing cellulosic material which comprises the steps of providing said garment with a dye or coloring agent reactive to ozone, wetting said garment and then contacting said wetted garment with ozone or a mixture of steam and ozone whereby the ozone is reacted with the dye or coloring agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1994
    Assignee: Eric Wasinger
    Inventors: Eric Wasinger, David Hall
  • Apparatus for treatment of dyed garments and fabrics with oxidizing gases
    Patent number: 5313811
    Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus for laundering and treating garments or fabrics with an oxidizing agent. The apparatus includes a housing having a chamber containing a barrel mounted for rotation. A door is provided for placing the garments or fabrics into the chamber. Associated with the housing is a venturi mixer for introducing an oxidizing gas and a liquid into the chamber and a value for removing liquid from the chamber. Controls are is provided to selectively permit a washing, extracting and abrading cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1994
    Assignee: Eric Wasinger
    Inventors: Eric Wasinger, David Hall
  • Method of decolorization of fabrics
    Patent number: 5261925
    Abstract: A process for selectively decolorizing a fabric containing cellulosic material oxidizable colorants which comprises the steps of wetting the fabric and then contacting the wetted fabric with an oxidizing gas or vapor. The contact with the oxidizing gas or vapor is terminated before any substantial degradation of the fabric occurs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1993
    Assignee: Eric Wasinger
    Inventors: Eric Wasinger, David Hall
  • Ozone decolorization of garments
    Patent number: 5118322
    Abstract: A process for selectively decolorizing a garment containing cellulosic material which comprises the steps of providing said garment with a dye or coloring agent reactive to ozone, wetting said garment and then contacting said wetted garment with ozone or a mixture of steam and ozone whereby the ozone is reacted with the dye or coloring agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1992
    Assignee: Eric Wasinger
    Inventors: Eric Wasinger, David Hall