Patents by Inventor Kurt Steven Bottcher, Jr.

Kurt Steven Bottcher, Jr. 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).

  • Protein removal system
    Patent number: 5736034
    Abstract: The subject invention concerns a process for removing proteins from aquarium waters. The protein is efficiently removed from the aquarium water (salt or fresh) by contacting the water with a vortex air/water bubble pattern. The protein attaches to the bubbles and the bubbles are then skimmed from the aquarium water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1998
    Assignee: James W. Phillips
    Inventors: James William Phillips, Kurt Steven Bottcher, Jr.