Patents by Inventor Graciela Vunk

Graciela Vunk 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).

  • Haloperoxidase treatment to control algae
    Publication number: 20070197388
    Abstract: A method for killing, preventing, or inhibiting the growth of algae in an aqueous system is provided by providing a haloperoxidase, and hydrogen peroxide or a peroxide source to a chlorinated water system under conditions in which the haloperoxidase, peroxide from the hydrogen peroxide or peroxide source, and chloride ions or chloroamines in the chlorinated water system interact to provide an antialgal agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2006
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventors: Graciela Vunk, Deborah Marais
  • Method and composition to control the growth of microorganisms in aqueous systems
    Publication number: 20070191255
    Abstract: A method for killing, preventing, or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms in an aqueous system or on a substrate capable of supporting a growth of microorganisms is provided by providing lysozyme, alone or in combination with a quaternary ammonium compound to the aqueous system or substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Graciela Vunk, Deborah Marais