Patents by Inventor Pedro G. Arce

Pedro G. Arce 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 of oxidizing organic contaminants in aqueous mediums using corona induced reactions
    Patent number: 6491797
    Abstract: A method for oxidizing an organic contaminant in an aqueous medium generates H2O2 in the aqueous medium through the use of a corona discharge procedure. A quantity of hydroxyl radicals is generated from the H2O2. An organic contaminant is oxidized in the aqueous medium by reacting the hydroxyl radicals with the organic contaminant, the oxidation being enhanced by methods for facilitating the generation of hydroxyl radicals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Assignee: Florida State University
    Inventors: Bruce R. Locke, Amit K. Sharma, Wright C. Finney, Pedro G. Arce