Patents by Inventor Robert C. Borden

Robert C. Borden 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).

  • Patent number: 9393602
    Abstract: The present invention provides a safe, low-cost, effective composition and method for the remediation of contaminated subsurface material, the composition comprising solid alkaline material preferably in combination with stabilizing agents, that can be used to increase or maintain the pH of a subsurface zone and improve the performance of in situ treatment processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Solutions-IES Inc.
    Inventors: Robert C. Borden, Jason M. Tillotson, Mark Tony Lieberman
  • Patent number: 9365441
    Abstract: Exemplary products and methods are described for in situ treatment of groundwater or aquifer material that is or may become contaminated with pollutants that can be anaerobically bioremediated. Easily biodegradable organic material and humic material may be injected into the soil in a manner such that portions thereof are carried below the water table to create anaerobic conditions. Thereafter water is injected in an amount sufficient that, with natural groundwater flow, the organic and humic materials are distributed throughout a zone to be treated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Inventor: Robert C Borden
  • Publication number: 20150329390
    Abstract: Exemplary products and methods are described for in situ treatment of groundwater or aquifer material that is or may become contaminated with pollutants that can be anaerobically bioremediated. Easily biodegradable organic material and humic material may be injected into the soil in a manner such that portions thereof are carried below the water table to create anaerobic conditions. Thereafter water is injected in an amount sufficient that, with natural groundwater flow, the organic and humic materials are distributed throughout a zone to be treated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2014
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventor: Robert C Borden
  • Publication number: 20150093199
    Abstract: A contaminated soil remediation method activates a microorganism in soil contaminated with a toxic chemical substance. The contaminant is decomposed by a biodegradation reaction of the microorganism. The method involves forming a boring hole reaching into contaminated soil. A rod whose end is provided with a jet device is inserted into the boring hole. The contaminated soil is cut in a manner forming a flat-plate area in which the soil is intermittently cut by a microorganism activator, and the soil and the microorganism activator are mixed, by jetting water and/or the microorganism activator from the jet device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Applicants: Chemical Grouting Co., Ltd., EOS Remediation, LLC
    Inventors: Robert C. Borden, Junichi Yamanobe, Susumu Uesawa, Miho Yoshikawa
  • Patent number: 8845232
    Abstract: Exemplary products and methods are described for in situ treatment of soil that is or may become contaminated with energetic materials or their degradation products. Easily biodegradable organic material and humic material may be distributed on the soil surface in a manner such that portions thereof are carried below the soil surface by infiltrating water, where the easily biodegradable material may be degraded by microorganisms, generating an anaerobic environment suited to further biologic and abiotic reduction of the contaminants, and the humic material may be retained by the soil particles thereby reducing pollutant leaching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Inventor: Robert C. Borden
  • Publication number: 20120148347
    Abstract: Exemplary products and methods are described for in situ treatment of soil that is or may become contaminated with energetic materials or their degradation products. Easily biodegradable organic material and humic material may be distributed on the soil surface in a manner such that portions thereof are carried below the soil surface by infiltrating water, where the easily biodegradable material may be degraded by microorganisms, generating an anaerobic environment suited to further biologic and abiotic reduction of the contaminants, and the humic material may be retained by the soil particles thereby reducing pollutant leaching.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventor: Robert C. Borden
  • Publication number: 20110139695
    Abstract: The present invention provides a safe, low-cost, effective composition and method for the remediation of contaminated subsurface material, the composition comprising solid alkaline material preferably in combination with stabilizing agents, that can be used to increase or maintain the pH of a subsurface zone and improve the performance of in situ treatment processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: Solutions-IES, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert C. Borden
  • Publication number: 20080273925
    Abstract: A method for increasing the pH of subsurface material, contaminated with organic and inorganic compounds is disclosed. The pH is increased by introducing a solid alkaline material formulated into a suspension where particle size, surface charge and degree of flocculation are controlled to enhance transport and distribution throughout the treatment zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventors: Robert C. Borden, Jason M. Tillotson, Mark Tony Lieberman
  • Patent number: 6398960
    Abstract: A method for remediating aquifers and groundwater contaminated, for example, by toxic halogenated organic compounds, certain inorganic compounds, and oxidized heavy metals and radionuclides, using the introduction of an innocuous oil, preferably an edible, food grade oil such as soybean oil, formulated into a microemulsion preferably by mixing with a natural food-grade emulsifier (such as lecithin) and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignees: Solutions Industrial & Environmental Services, Inc., Terra Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert C. Borden, Michael D. Lee
  • Patent number: RE40448
    Abstract: A method for remediating aquifers and groundwater contaminated, for example by toxic halogenated organic compounds, certain inorganic compounds, and oxidized heavy metals and radionuclides, using the introduction of an innocuous oil, preferably an edible, food grade oil such as soybean oil, formulated into a microemulsion preferably by mixing with a natural food-grade emulsifier (such as lecithin) and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignees: Solutions-IES, Inc., Terra Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert C. Borden, Michael D. Lee
  • Patent number: RE40734
    Abstract: A method for remediating aquifers and groundwater contaminated, for example, by toxic halogenated organic compounds, certain inorganic compounds, and oxidized heavy metals and radionuclides, using the introduction of an innocuous oil, preferably an edible, food grade oil such as soybean oil, formulated into a microemulsion preferably by mixing with a natural food-grade emulsifier (such as lecithin) and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: Solutions-IES, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert C. Borden, Michael D. Lee