Patents by Inventor Val Kudryk

Val Kudryk 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).

  • Method for the electrodeposition of metals
    Patent number: 4789445
    Abstract: The invention relates to an improved electrodeposition process for the recovery of metals by controlling the concentration of certain impurities in the electrolyte. For a zinc sulfate electrolyte, control of only the antimony impurity level below a predetermined value provides an efficient electrodeposition process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1988
    Assignee: ASARCO Incorporated
    Inventors: Martin Goffman, Val Kudryk
  • Removal of mercury from sulfuric acid
    Patent number: 4336237
    Abstract: A method for removing mercury from a sulfuric acid solution including the steps of mixing the sulfuric acid solution with a hydrocarbon solution to form a chemical complex containing mercury. The hydrocarbon solution typically contains a lower alcohol and a halogen component. The mercury complex is removed by the addition of activated carbon and subsequent filtration. Alternatively, solvent extraction, volatilization or other suitable separation techniques can be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1980
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1982
    Assignee: Asarco Incorporated
    Inventors: Val Kudryk, Martin Goffman