Patents by Inventor James Nicol

James Nicol 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).

  • Novel compositions and method for neutralization and solidification of hazardous alkali spills
    Patent number: 4913835
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel compositions and methods for neutralization and solidification of hazardous alkali spills. A dry particulate composition containing an organic neutralizing acid and, materials having varying adsorption rates may be used to neutralize alkaline spills, and solidify the spills to render them harmless. These compositions may be applied to the spills by fire-extinguisher-like delivery devices which spread the compositions on the spills from a relatively safe distance without splattering the hazardous materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 3, 1990
    Assignee: Wormald U.S. Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick S. Mandel, James A. Engman, Wayne R. Whiting, James Nicol
  • Compositions and method for control and clean-up of hazardous acidic spills
    Patent number: 4865761
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel composition and methods for neutralization and solidification of hazardous acidic spills. A dry particulate composition of varying reaction grades of alkaline compounds and varying grades of absorptive materials may be used to neutralize and solidify acidic spills, solidify the spills and render them harmless. These compositions may be applied to the spills by fire-extinguisher-like delivery devices which spread the compositions on the spills from a relatively safe distance without splattering the hazardous material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1989
    Assignee: Wormald, U.S. Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick S. Mandel, James A. Engman, Wayne R. Whiting, James Nicol