Patents by Inventor Ferman Richard Barnes

Ferman Richard Barnes 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).

  • Electrolytic generation of halogen biocides
    Patent number: 6059942
    Abstract: Disclosed is an improved electrolytic cell 10 for the generation of low cost halogen biocidally active agent from an aqueous solution having a low halogen salt content for the use in the treatment of swimming pools and spas or other liquid effluents, especially those the fresh water swimming pools or spas. The electrolytic cell is used in line with pumps generally associated with the distribution of waters for swimming pools, spas or other facilities. The electrolytic cell has electrodes 11 made of a noble metal that are not directly in the path of the flow of the liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Inventors: Ferman Richard Barnes, Deborah Barnes