Patents by Inventor Frank L. Putz

Frank L. Putz 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 for thermal control of macrofouling
    Patent number: 5593636
    Abstract: A method for thermally treating fouling infestations of macroinvertebrates is disclosed. The inventive method includes treatments of both large structures in contact with relatively static masses of water and smaller structures, such as pipes, in contact with dynamic water masses and comprises the steps of heating the water in contact with the structure to be treated and maintaining an elevated temperature for a time sufficient to kill substantially all of the infesting organisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1997
    Inventor: Frank L. Putz