Patents by Inventor Maureen C. Leahy

Maureen C. Leahy 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).

  • Decomposition of halogenated aliphatic hydrocarbons in a bioreactor
    Patent number: 5196121
    Abstract: Methanotropics are grown in a bioreactor containing a solid support. They decompose halogenated aliphatic hydrocarbons found in ground water. The growth of the bacteria and the methane concentrations in the biomass reactor are controlled to significantly enhance the degradation of the hydrocarbons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1993
    Assignee: ABB Environmental Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan T. Moore, Maureen C. Leahy, M. Margaret Findlay, Sam Fogel