Patents by Inventor John P. Fuhrer

John P. Fuhrer 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).

  • Methods for the bioremediation of petroleum in an aquatic environment
    Patent number: 9302925
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a bioremediation agent and method of bioremediation of an oil spill are disclosed. The bioremediation agent contains oil-digesting bacteria and bacterial nutrients in a buoyant water semi-insoluble and biodegradable casein product. The bioremediation agent may be distributed by boats or seeded by aircraft to remediate oil from coastlines after an oil spill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Inventor: John P. Fuhrer
  • Methods for the remediation of algal blooms
    Patent number: 9108870
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a remediation agent and method of remediation of an algae bloom are disclosed. The remediation agent contains light absorbing compounds in a buoyant water semi-insoluble and biodegradable casein product. The remediation agent may be distributed by boat or seeded by airplane to remediate or prevent algae blooms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Inventor: John P. Fuhrer
  • METHODS FOR THE BIOREMEDIATION OF PETROLEUM IN AN AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT
    Publication number: 20140284272
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a bioremediation agent and method of bioremediation of an oil spill are disclosed. The bioremediation agent contains oil-digesting bacteria and bacterial nutrients in a buoyant water semi-insoluble and biodegradable casein product. The bioremediation agent may be distributed by boats or seeded by aircraft to remediate oil from coastlines after an oil spill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventor: John P. Fuhrer
  • METHODS FOR THE REMEDIATION OF ALGAL BLOOMS
    Publication number: 20140197114
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a remediation agent and method of remediation of an algae bloom are disclosed. The remediation agent contains light absorbing compounds in a buoyant water semi-insoluble and biodegradable casein product. The remediation agent may be distributed by boat or seeded by airplane to remediate or prevent algae blooms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Inventor: John P. Fuhrer
  • Method and agent for the remediation of algal blooms
    Patent number: 8685888
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a remediation agent and method of remediation of an algae bloom are disclosed. The remediation agent contains light absorbing compounds in a buoyant water semi-insoluble and biodegradable casein product. The remediation agent may be distributed by boat or seeded by airplane to remediate or prevent algae blooms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Inventor: John P. Fuhrer
  • Method and agent for the bioremediation of petroleum in an aquatic environment
    Patent number: 8679820
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a bioremediation agent and method of bioremediation of an oil spill are disclosed. The bioremediation agent contains oil-digesting bacteria and bacterial nutrients in a buoyant water semi-insoluble and biodegradable casein product. The bioremediation agent may be distributed by boats or seeded by aircraft to remediate oil from coastlines after an oil spill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Inventor: John P. Fuhrer