Patents by Inventor Gerald R. Eykholt

Gerald R. Eykholt 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).

  • Dechlorination of chlorinated hydrocarbons by soluble iron citrate
    Patent number: 5575926
    Abstract: A method for significantly improving the dechlorination of chlorinated hydrocarbon compounds is disclosed. The method involves admixing preformed ferrous citrate with chlorinated hydrocarbon contaminated aqueous compositions both in situ and ex situ. The use of ferrous citrate decreases the oxidation potential of the Fe.sup.+2 /Fe.sup.+3 redox couple to cause oxidation by the chlorinated hydrocarbon with its concomitant reduction, thereby generating chloride ion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1996
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Deborah A. Haitko, Gerald R. Eykholt