Patents by Inventor William J. Parente

William J. Parente 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 removing oxidizable organic compounds from an aqueous solution
    Patent number: 5320718
    Abstract: A method for removing oxidizable organic compounds from an aqueous solution is disclosed which utilizes an electrolysis cell having a solid polymer electrolyte. The organic compounds are introduced into the anode chamber and a series of potentials are applied to the anode which potentials cause the organic compounds to absorb onto the cathode catalyst, oxidize the organic compounds and then regenerate or de-foul the catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1994
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Trent M. Molter, Philip J. Birbara, William J. Parente