Patents by Inventor Quintus Fernando

Quintus Fernando 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).

  • Dechlorination of TCE with palladized iron
    Patent number: 5759389
    Abstract: The present invention relates to various methods, such as an above-ground method and an in-ground method, of using a palladized iron bimetallic system for the dechlorination of chlorinated organic compounds from effluents containing the same. The use of palladized iron bimetallic system results in the dechlorination of the chlorinated organic compound into environmentally safe reaction products. The present invention also provides kits, devices, and other instruments that use the above-mentioned palladized iron bimetallic system for the dechlorination of chlorinated organic compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: Research Corporation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Quintus Fernando, Rosy Muftikian, Nic Korte
  • Dechlorination of TCE with palladized iron
    Patent number: 5616253
    Abstract: The present invention relates to various methods, such as an above-ground method and an in-ground method, of using a palladized iron bimetallic system for the dechlorination of chlorinated organic compounds from various effluents or contaminated soil containing the same. The use of palladized iron bimetallic system results in the dechlorination of the chlorinated organic compound into environmentally safe reaction products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1997
    Assignee: Research Corporation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Quintus Fernando, Rosy Muftikian, Nic Korte
  • Dechlorination of TCE with palladized iron
    Patent number: 5611936
    Abstract: The present invention relates to various methods, such as an above-ground method and an in-ground method, of using a palladized iron bimetallic system for the dechlorination of chlorinated organic compounds from effluents containing the same. The use of palladized iron bimetallic system results in the dechlorination of the chlorinated organic compound into environmentally safe reaction products. The present invention also provides kits, devices, and other instruments that use the above-mentioned palladized iron bimetallic system for the dechlorination of chlorinated organic compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1997
    Assignee: Research Corporation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Quintus Fernando, Rosy Muftikian, Nic Korte
  • Formation of rare earth carbonates using supercritical carbon dioxide
    Patent number: 5045289
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the rapid, high yield conversion of select rare earth oxides or hydroxides, to their corresponding carbonates by contact with supercritical carbon dioxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1991
    Assignee: Research Corporation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Quintus Fernando, Naohisa Yanagihara, James T. Dyke, Krishna Vemulapalli
  • Method for separating metal values from sea nodules
    Patent number: 4280986
    Abstract: A process for separating metal values from sea nodules by sulfating the nodule ore under substantially dry conditions, followed by leaching of the sulfated ore; separation of the leaching solution from water-insoluble residue and recovery of the metal values from the leaching solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1980
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1981
    Assignee: University Patents, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry Zeitlin, Quintus Fernando
  • Oxalic acid leaching of marine nodules
    Patent number: 4259295
    Abstract: Metal values of ferromanganese nodules harvested from ocean floors are placed in aqueous solution suitable for partition as by selective extraction with chelating agents by treating the nodules with aqueous solutions which contain oxalic acid or mixture of oxalic acid with a strong acid. These unique reagents may be used alone or in combination with other reducing, complexing or acidic treating agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1979
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1981
    Assignee: University Patents, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry Zeitlin, Quintus Fernando
  • Method for separating molybdenum values from sea nodules
    Patent number: 4226836
    Abstract: A process for separating molybdenum values from sea nodules which includes sulfation of the sea nodules, volatilization of the molybdenum values from the sea nodules and collection of the volatile molybdenum values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 1979
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1980
    Assignee: University Patents, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry Zeitlin, Quintus Fernando