Patents by Inventor John B. Kurtz

John B. Kurtz 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).

  • Control of legionella pneumophila in water systems
    Patent number: 4468332
    Abstract: A method of controlling the incidence and growth of the bacterium Legionella pneumophila in water systems of the recirculating type comprises adding to water in the water system a bactericidally effective amount of 2,2'-dihydroxy-5,5'-dichlorodiphenyl sulphide. At least one treatment agent selected from the group consisting of agents for dispersing organic matter, scale-formation inhibitors, corrosion inhibitors and anti-foaming agents can also be employed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 28, 1984
    Assignee: B.T.P. Cocker Chemicals Limited
    Inventors: Jonathan H. B. Peacock, John B. Kurtz