Patents by Inventor Jim W. Sanner

Jim W. Sanner 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).

  • Process of using water-absorbent agents for low pH applications
    Patent number: 4511477
    Abstract: A process for absorbing water containing relatively large amount of acid comprises contacting an aqueous medium with a rapidly water-swellable polymer comprising an alkali metal sulfonic acid salt containing polyelectrolyte. For example, a crosslinked polymer containing polymerized acrylamide and sodium 2-acrylamide-2-methylpropane sulfonate can be used to remove acidic water from fuels, battery casings, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1985
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: Mark J. McKinley, Jim W. Sanner