Containing Oxygen, Sulfur, Selenium Or Tellurium, I.e., Chalcogen (epo/jpo) Patents (Class 588/409)
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Patent number: 9028854Abstract: A pesticidal composition comprising 4-phenoxyphenyl 2-(2-pyridyloxy)propyl ether; a hydrophobic organic solvent capable of dissolving 0.1-fold by weight of 4-phenoxyphenyl 2-(2-pyridyloxy)propyl ether at 0° C.; polyvinyl alcohol; a nonionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of alkoxylated castor oil, alkoxylated hydrogenated castor oil and alkoxylated hydrogenated castor oil fatty acid ester; and water, is excellent in storage stability.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2005Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Sumitomo Chemical Company, LimitedInventor: Toshiyuki Tanedani
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Patent number: 8894720Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of articles of manufacture made of or based on sulphur, which comprises cooling of liquid sulphur in a volume of containment until the sulphur mass solidifies and forming of the product, characterized in that elastic pressure waves are applied to the cooling mass of liquid sulphur to produce a crystalline suspension of solid sulphur in liquid sulphur.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2012Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignees: Ausy S.r.l.Inventors: Antonio Salvatore Falconieri, Franco Finocchiaro, Claudio Paolo Cecchini
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Patent number: 8541640Abstract: Process for the destruction of toxic residues via oxidation in the presence of water and oxygen developed in homogenous phase at temperatures over 374° C. and pressure of at least 220 atmospheres and a continuous mobile unit easily transferred to treat effluents or contaminated media. This mobile unit is composed of a reactor, which includes pressurization, reaction, cooling, depressurization and sampling zones for the destruction of toxic residues like polychloride biphenyls (PCBs), pyridines, and other hazardous compounds.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2009Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Universidad del ValleInventors: Gustavo Eduardo Bolanos Barrera, Victor Fernando Marulanda Cardona
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Patent number: 8480924Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments provide methods for reducing a concentration of a contaminant associated with a medium, which can be any substance or material, such as soil, water, air, and/or fluid. In one exemplary method, the medium is treated with a ferric chelate and an oxidizing agent in amounts effective to oxidize at least a portion of the contaminant.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2009Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Inventor: Henry Wilmore Cox, Jr.
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Publication number: 20120184795Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus useful for the separation of hazardous and non-hazardous organic and inorganic constituents from various matrices. A method of separating such constituents is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2012Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: IR Systems InternationalInventor: Jeffrey K. O'Ham
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Patent number: 8148594Abstract: A process and system for treating waste water containing contaminants to prevent excessive accumulation on demineralizer media of a driver contaminate capable of such accumulation before another contaminant can reach a predetermined level of accumulation. The waste water is treated upstream of the demineralizer media with removal means for specifically removing the driver contaminant while leaving the other contaminant for subsequent removal by the demineralizer media. The amount of accumulation on the demineralizer media of the other contaminant is monitored, and the supplying of treated waste water to the demineralizer media is terminated when its accumulation reaches the predetermined level.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2007Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: EnergySolutions Diversified Services, Inc.Inventors: Mark S. Denton, John M. Raymont, Jr., Hubert W. Arrowsmith
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Patent number: 8092776Abstract: A process and method for recovering elemental selenium, selenite or selenate from minerals and selenium salts solutions using a reducing sugar to reduce selenium before precipitating the elemental selenium, selenite and/or the selenate.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2010Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Pacific Rare Specialty Metals and Chemicals, Inc.Inventors: Robert John Hisshion, Rosauro C. Manalo
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Patent number: 8070855Abstract: A method is provided for reducing emissions of a volatile organic compound (“VOC”) from a source of the VOC. The method includes the steps of: (A) operatively positioning a VOC-absorbing material between the source of the VOC and the atmosphere, wherein the VOC from the source of the VOC must pass through the VOC-absorbing material before being vented to the atmosphere, and wherein the VOC-absorbing material comprises: (i) a permeable substrate; and (ii) a stripper for the VOC; and (B) exposing the stripper of the VOC-absorbing material to bacteria, wherein the bacteria is selected for being capable of converting the VOC to another compound. A method for pumping a fluid from a low-pressure fluid source to a high-pressure fluid outlet and a method for storing or transporting a fluid are also provided, wherein the fluid comprises a VOC.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2008Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Inventor: Michael L. Strickland
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Patent number: 8022265Abstract: A reduced weight decontamination formulation that utilizes a solid peracid compound (sodium borate peracetate) and a cationic surfactant (dodecyltrimethylammonium chloride) that can be packaged with all water removed. This reduces the packaged weight of the decontamination formulation by ˜80% (as compared to the “all-liquid” DF-200 formulation) and significantly lowers the logistics burden on the warfighter. Water (freshwater or saltwater) is added to the new decontamination formulation at the time of use from a local source.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2008Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Sandia CorporationInventor: Mark D. Tucker
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Patent number: 7781638Abstract: A method, using a photocatalyst, to accelerate the reduction of semivolatile organic chemicals absorbed into porous, solid materials. The porous, solid material having absorbed one or more semivolatile organic contaminants. The photocatalytic material located on the surface of the porous, solid material is exposed to a light source, under aerobic conditions, which excites the photocatalyst and results in the reduction of the absorbed semivolatile organic chemical contaminants.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2005Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: University of North DakotaInventors: Evguenii I. Kozliak, Wayne Seames
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Publication number: 20100160710Abstract: A method is provided for reducing emissions of a volatile organic compound (“VOC”) from a source of the VOC. The method includes the steps of: (A) operatively positioning a VOC-absorbing material between the source of the VOC and the atmosphere, wherein the VOC from the source of the VOC must pass through the VOC-absorbing material before being vented to the atmosphere, and wherein the VOC-absorbing material comprises: (i) a permeable substrate; and (ii) a stripper for the VOC; and (B) exposing the stripper of the VOC-absorbing material to bacteria, wherein the bacteria is selected for being capable of converting the VOC to another compound. A method for pumping a fluid from a low-pressure fluid source to a high-pressure fluid outlet and a method for storing or transporting a fluid are also provided, wherein the fluid comprises a VOC.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2009Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventor: Michael L. Strickland
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Patent number: 7691289Abstract: Compositions, materials incorporating the compositions, and methods of use thereof, are disclosed. In one embodiment, the composition includes a metal nitrate selected from d-block metal nitrates and f-block metal nitrates and a metal salt having weakly bound counter anions. The metal of the metal salt having weakly bound counter anions is selected from a d-block metal and an f-block metal. Another embodiment of the composition includes a first polyoxometalate having a first metal selected from a d-block metal and an f-block metal and a second polyoxometalate having a second metal selected from a d-block metal and an f-block metal. The first metal being an open coordinate site of the first polyoxometalate. In addition, the first metal has a nitrate terminal ligand. The second metal being an open coordinate site of the second polyoxometalate. In addition, the second metal has a halide terminal ligand.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2004Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: Emory UniversityInventors: Nelya Okun, Craig L. Hill
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Patent number: 7662759Abstract: Decontamination formulations with an additive for enhancing mold remediation. The formulations include a solubilizing agent (e.g., a cationic surfactant), a reactive compound (e.g., hydrogen peroxide), a carbonate or bicarbonate salt, a water-soluble bleaching activator (e.g., propylene glycol diacetate or glycerol diacetate), a mold remediation enhancer containing Fe or Mn, and water. The concentration of Fe2+ or Mn2+ ions in the aqueous mixture is in the range of about 0.0001% to about 0.001%. The enhanced formulations can be delivered, for example, as a foam, spray, liquid, fog, mist, or aerosol for neutralization of chemical compounds, and for killing certain biological compounds or agents and mold spores, on contaminated surfaces and materials.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2006Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: Sandia CorporationInventors: Mark D. Tucker, Kevin Irvine, Paul Berger, Robert Comstock
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Patent number: 7629500Abstract: Hydrogen peroxide is vaporized (20) and mixed (30) with ammonia gas in a ratio between 1:1 and 1:0.0001. The peroxide and ammonia vapor mixture are conveyed to a treatment area (10) to neutralize V-type, H-type, or G-type chemical agents, pathogens, biotoxins, spores, prions, and the lip-,e. The ammonia provides the primary deactivating agent for G-type agents with the peroxide acting as an accelerator. The peroxide acts as the primary agent for deactivating V-type and H-type agents, pathogens, biotoxins, spores, and prions. The ammonia acts as an accelerator in at least some of these peroxide deactivation reactions.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2004Date of Patent: December 8, 2009Assignees: Steris Inc, The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: Iain F. McVey, Lewis I. Schwartz, Michael A. Centanni, George W. Wagner
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Patent number: 7445717Abstract: A waste stream is treated in a pre-filter having media, preferably sand, connected below a zero-valent metal column reactor incorporating a metal with reducing potential, preferably elemental iron (Fe0); the combination preferably configured as a single unit. The waste stream is pumped through the pre-filter to trap solids and deoxygenate it, then enters the reactor and is subjected to a reducing process. Most of the Fe0 is transformed to the ferrous ion (Fe+2), mixed with the reduced product, and fed to a continuous stirred tank reactor (CSTR) in which Fenton oxidation occurs. The output is then sent to a sedimentation tank and pH-neutralized using a strong base such as sodium hydroxide (NaOH). The aqueous portion is drawn off and the sludge pumped from the sedimentation tank. The system is monitored and controlled to optimize required additives, while monitoring of pressure drop across the pre-filter and column reactor establishes replacement requirements.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2005Date of Patent: November 4, 2008Assignee: United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: Daniel K. Cha, Seok-Young Oh, Pei C. Chiu, Byung J. Kim
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Publication number: 20080132746Abstract: A method for in-situ soil remediation is provided. Electrodes are placed below the ground surface extending horizontally. The electrodes are positioned such that a first electrode is positioned above a second electrode and the electrodes surround a region of soil containing contaminants. A plurality of electrodes can be placed in an upper plane corresponding with a plurality of electrodes placed in a lower plane. By passing a current between the electrodes contaminants are mobilized towards the electrodes where the contaminants can be extracted. The electrodes are constructed by boring substantially horizontal bore holes, inserting a well screen in the bore hole and packing an annulus formed between the well screen and the bore hole with electrically conductive particulate matter.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2007Publication date: June 5, 2008Inventors: Sean Frisky, Joel Wolensky, Jason Beaudin, Justin Lee, Andy Wievre
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Patent number: 7282470Abstract: A decontamination formulation and method of making that neutralizes the adverse health effects of both chemical and biological compounds, especially chemical warfare (CW) and biological warfare (BW) agents, and toxic industrial chemicals. The formulation provides solubilizing compounds that serve to effectively render the chemical and biological compounds, particularly CW and BW compounds, susceptible to attack, and at least one reactive compound that serves to attack (and detoxify or kill) the compound. The formulation includes at least one solubilizing agent, a reactive compound, a bleaching activator, a sorbent additive, and water. The highly adsorbent, water-soluble sorbent additive (e.g., sorbitol or mannitol) is used to “dry out” one or more liquid ingredients, such as the liquid bleaching activator (e.g., propylene glycol diacetate or glycerol diacetate) and convert the activator into a dry, free-flowing powder that has an extended shelf life, and is more convenient to handle and mix in the field.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2003Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignee: Sandia CorporationInventors: Mark D. Tucker, Robert H. Comstock
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Patent number: 7276468Abstract: A decontamination formulation and method of making that neutralizes the adverse health effects of both chemical and biological compounds, especially chemical warfare (CW) and biological warfare (BW) agents, and toxic industrial chemicals. The formulation provides solubilizing compounds that serve to effectively render the chemical and biological compounds, particularly CW and BW compounds, susceptible to attack, and at least one reactive compound that serves to attack (and detoxify or kill) the compound. The formulation includes at least one solubilizing agent, a reactive compound, a sorbent additive, and water. A highly adsorbent sorbent additive (e.g., amorphous silica, sorbitol, mannitol, etc.) is used to “dry out” one or more liquid ingredients into a dry, free-flowing powder that has an extended shelf life, and is more convenient to handle and mix in the field.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2003Date of Patent: October 2, 2007Assignee: Sandia CorporationInventor: Mark D. Tucker
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Patent number: 7271137Abstract: Aqueous decontamination formulations that neutralize biological pathogens for disinfection and sterilization applications. Examples of suitable applications include disinfection of food processing equipment, disinfection of areas containing livestock, mold remediation, sterilization of medical instruments and direct disinfection of food surfaces, such as beef carcasses. The formulations include at least one reactive compound, bleaching activator, inorganic base, and water. The formulations can be packaged as a two-part kit system, and can have a pH value in the range of 7-8.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2004Date of Patent: September 18, 2007Assignee: Sandia CorporationInventors: Mark D. Tucker, Daniel E. Engler
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Patent number: 7144362Abstract: A method of chemically stabilizing multivalent oxyanions in residue materials such as wastes from glass manufacturing facilities which method involves adding to the residue material cement, lime and aluminum sulfate to form a clay-like material having a low leachability and permeability to water. Calcium polysulfide or other sulfide bearing materials can also be added to assist in stabilizing multivalent oxyanions by adjusting the oxidation-reduction potential of the stabilized waste matrix.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2004Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Assignee: Heritage Environmental Servicers, LLCInventor: Ralph E. Roper, Jr.
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Patent number: 7030071Abstract: Formation of solid-water detoxifying reagents for chemical and biological agents. Solutions of detoxifying reagent for chemical and biological agents are coated using small quantities of hydrophobic nanoparticles by vigorous agitation or by aerosolization of the solution in the presence of the hydrophobic nanoparticles to form a solid powder. For example, when hydrophobic fumed silica particles are shaken in the presence of IN oxone solution in approximately a 95:5-weight ratio, a dry powder results. The hydrophobic silica forms a porous coating of insoluble fine particles around the solution. Since the chemical or biological agent tends to be hydrophobic on contact with the weakly encapsulated detoxifying solution, the porous coating breaks down and the detoxifying reagent is delivered directly to the chemical or biological agent for maximum concentration at the point of need.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2002Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Dennis M. Hoffman, Ing Lap Chiu