Patents by Inventor Philip A. Block

Philip A. Block 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).

  • TREATMENT OF GRAINS OR SEEDS FOR THE CONTROL OF MICROORGANISMS UTILIZING PEROXY ACIDS
    Publication number: 20240373868
    Abstract: Compositions and methods can be used to reduce the population of microorganisms present during the processing of grain and seeds. More specifically, microorganism levels are reduced in grain and seeds being malted by contacting the grain or seeds with a sanitizing solution that contains a peroxyacid and hydrogen peroxide. This is done shortly before steeping, the first step in malting procedures. Optionally, a sanitizing solution containing a peroxyacid and hydrogen peroxide may also be used at other points in the malting process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Applicant: Evonik Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Philip A. Block, ELENA Pisanova, Aaron MacLeod
  • Treatment of arsenic contaminated soil and water
    Patent number: 9656890
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for the treatment of an environmental medium contaminated with arsenic, comprising treating such medium with an effective amount of persulfate and zero valent iron.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: PeroxyChem, LLC
    Inventor: Philip A. Block
  • Treatment of nitrogen oxides in flue gas streams
    Patent number: 9114357
    Abstract: A method for removing nitrogen oxides in stationary source combustion flue gas streams includes introducing a reagent or a mixture comprising carbamide peroxide and water as a reducing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: PeroxyChem LLC
    Inventors: Philip A. Block, Timothy Holtz, Elena Pisanova, John M. Rovison, Jr.
  • TREATMENT OF ARSENIC CONTAMINATED SOIL AND WATER
    Publication number: 20150129507
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for the treatment of an environmental medium contaminated with arsenic, comprising treating such medium with an effective amount of persulfate and zero valent iron.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: PEROXYCHEM LLC
    Inventor: Philip A. BLOCK
  • TREATMENT OF NITROGEN OXIDES IN FLUE GAS STREAMS
    Publication number: 20150078978
    Abstract: A method for removing nitrogen oxides in stationary source combustion flue gas streams includes introducing a reagent or a mixture comprising carbamide peroxide and water as a reducing agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Philip A. BLOCK, Timothy HOLTZ, Elena PISANOVA, John M. ROVISON, JR.
  • Oxidation of organic compounds
    Patent number: 7785038
    Abstract: An improved method and compositions for treating organic compounds present in soil, groundwater and other environments is disclosed. The method involves the use of a composition comprising a solid state, water soluble peroxygen compound and zero valent iron.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Philip A. Block, Richard A. Brown
  • Oxidation of organic compounds at high pH
    Patent number: 7576254
    Abstract: Organic compounds are removed from contaminated soil, ground water and the like by treatment with a combination of a water soluble peroxygen compound, such as sodium persulfate, and a pH modifier capable of maintaining a pH greater than about 10, such as a metal hydroxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Philip A. Block, Richard A. Brown, David S. Robinson
  • Treatment of environmental contaminants
    Patent number: 7524141
    Abstract: Contaminants, such as volatile organic compounds, are removed from an environmental medium, such as contaminated soil, rock, groundwater, waste water and the like, by treatment with a combination of a persulfate, such as a sodium persulfate, and hydrogen peroxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Dalbir S. Sethi, Frank C. Sessa, Lawrence J. Kinsman, Philip A. Block
  • Oxidation of organic compounds
    Patent number: 7473372
    Abstract: An improved method for treating organic compounds present in soil, groundwater and other environments is disclosed. The method involves the use of a peroxygen compound and a chelated transition metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Philip A. Block, Dalbir S. Sethi, Richard A. Brown, David S. Robinson
  • Treatment of Environmental Contaminants
    Publication number: 20080292404
    Abstract: Contaminants, such as volatile organic compounds, are removed from an environmental medium, such as contaminated soil, rock, groundwater, waste water and the like, by treatment with a combination of a persulfate, such as a sodium persulfate, and hydrogen peroxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Applicant: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Dalbir S. Sethi, Frank C. Sessa, Lawrence J. Kinsman, Philip A. Block
  • Oxidation of Organic Compounds
    Publication number: 20080264876
    Abstract: An improved method and compositions for treating organic compounds present in soil, groundwater and other environments is disclosed. The method involves the use of a composition comprising a solid state, water soluble peroxygen compound and zero valent iron.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2006
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Philip A. Block, Richard A. Brown
  • Disinfecting and sterilizing concentrate containing and aromatic dialdehyde and a neutral pH buffering system
    Patent number: 6071972
    Abstract: A disinfecting and sterilizing concentrate containing an aromatic dialdehyde and a neutral pH buffering system is provided. Aromatic dialdehyde concentrations of greater than 5 w/w % are achieved while maintaining the stability of the buffering system. A method and a kit for preparing a disinfecting and sterilizing concentrate is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventor: Philip A. Block