Patents by Inventor Melissa Baumann

Melissa Baumann 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).

  • Ceramic membrane water filtration
    Patent number: 7578939
    Abstract: A process for combined ozone degradation and filtration using a multi-layered, nanocrystalline, sintered ceramic, metal oxide catalyst and ceramic membrane filter is described. The process reduces fouling of the membrane and degrades ozone remaining in the water from ozonation of water to kill microorganisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: Susan J. Masten, Simon H. R. Davies, Melissa Baumann, Bhavana Karnik
  • Ceramic membrane water filtration
    Publication number: 20060175256
    Abstract: A process for combined ozone degradation and filtration using a multi-layered, nanocrystalline, sintered ceramic, metal oxide catalyst and ceramic membrane filter is described. The process reduces fouling of the membrane and degrades ozone remaining in the water from ozonation of water to kill microorganisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2005
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Applicant: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: Susan Masten, Simon Davies, Melissa Baumann, Bhavana Karnik