Patents by Inventor Richard A. Kimerle

Richard A. Kimerle 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).

  • Retrievable organic carbon scavengers for cleaning of contaminated surface water sediments
    Patent number: 6045700
    Abstract: A method for reducing the toxicity, bioaccumulation and concentration of chemicals in surface water sediments and water using a retrievable organic carbon scavenger is disclosed. The scavenger is comprised of a porous polymeric material, optionally containing an adsorbent such as activated carbon, and may exist in the form of beads, sheets, fibers, netting or other similar forms. The material is placed in contact with the sediment, toxic compounds are absorbed from the sediment, and may be retrieved for regeneration or disposal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
    Assignee: Solutia Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Heitkamp, Richard A. Kimerle