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Glam girl Heddy Lamar may have used her good looks to good effect on the silver screen, but she put her smarts to better use as an inventor. During World War II, she co-patented a frequency-switching system for torpedo guidance that was considered years ahead of its time.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7390432 | Enhanced formulations for neutralization of chemical, biological and industrial toxants An enhanced 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 enhanced formulation accordin... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7332529 | Thermoreversible organogelators, compositions and methods of making thereof Thermoreversible organogelator compositions comprising compounds of the formula: where X is C6 to C12 alkylene and R is C9 to C12 alkyl, and their methods of us... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7329399 | Hydrogen trapper compound, method for the production and uses thereof A hydrogen-trapping compound is provided, along with a process for manufacturing the compound, and its uses, wherein the hydrogen-trapping compound is characterized in that it contains at least one metal salt of formula MX(OH), in which M represents a divalent trans... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7314512 | Treatment of surfaces to stabilize heavy metals A reactive coating composition and method for treating a surface including heavy metals by applying the reactive coating composition to the surface. The surface can be, for example, a paint layer containing heavy metals. The reactive coating composition includes a s... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7282470 | Decontamination formulation with sorbent additive 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 so... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7276468 | Granulated decontamination formulations 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 so... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7271137 | Decontamination formulations for disinfection and sterilization 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 remediati... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7166758 | Foam and gel methods for the decontamination of metallic surfaces Decontamination of nuclear facilities is necessary to reduce the radiation field during normal operations and decommissioning of complex equipment. In this invention, we discuss gel and foam based diphosphonic acid (HEDPA) chemical solutions that are unique in that ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7166759 | Remediation method of media and iron powder for dehalogenation of hydrogenated hydrocarbons The invention provides a remediation method of soil, water and/or gases by prompt dehalogenation of halogenated hydrocarbons by allowing the halogenated hydrocarbons contained at least in one of the soil, water and/or gases to contact an iron powder containing about... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7128841 | Dispersed zero-valent iron colloids Stable dispersions of zero-valent iron particles are produced by milling of micro- and nano-scale iron particles (colloids) in the presence of a dispersant or dispersants. ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7125497 | Reactive formulations for a neutralization of toxic industrial chemicals Decontamination formulations for neutralization of toxic industrial chemicals, and methods of making and using same. The formulations are effective for neutralizing malathion, hydrogen cyanide, sodium cyanide, butyl isocyanate, carbon disulfide, phosgene gas, capsai... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7034197 | Metal alloy and metal alloy storage product for storing radioactive materials A liquid reactant metal alloy includes at least one chemically active metal for reacting with non-radioactive material in a mixed waste stream being treated. The reactant alloy also includes at least one radiation absorbing metal. Radioactive isotopes in the waste s... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6984769 | Treatment of surfaces to stabilize heavy metals A reactive coating composition and method for treating a surface including heavy metals by applying the reactive coating composition to the surface. The surface can be, for example, a paint layer containing heavy metals. The reactive coating composition includes a s... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6841515 | Production and use of biosolid granules This invention relates to the production and use of encapsulated and/or concentrically-constructed fertilizer or bioremediation granules such as, for example, granules of 0.5 mm to 10 mm in diameter constructed so that there are at least two components to the granul... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6812174 | Low melting high lithia glass compositions and methods The invention relates to methods of vitrifying waste and for lowering the melting point of glass forming systems by including lithia formers in the glass forming composition in significant amounts, typically from about 0.16 wt % to about 11 wt %, based on the total ... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6797846 | Fibrous crystal aggregates, preparation method thereof and use thereof A crystal substance formed by precipitating as fibrous aggregates by making a metal aliphatic carboxylate dissolve completely in pure water, stirring, and gradually cooling the resulting solution. A method of preparing the fibrous crystal aggregates. A material for ... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6723890 | Concentrated formulations and methods for neutralizing chemical and biological toxants A formulation and method of making and using that neutralizes the adverse health effects of both chemical and biological toxants, especially chemical warfare (CW) and biological warfare (BW) agents. The aqueous formulation is non-toxic and non-corrosive and can be d... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6723791 | Systems for ameliorating aqueous hydrocarbon spills An oil-sorbent composition of matter has bound combinations of styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) and ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM). The SBS, or both materials, may be in the form of multitudes of granules. In certain preferred embodiments, the combination is... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6653355 | Treating agent for oil An oil treating agent of W/O emulsion, wherein an aqueous dispersed phase is dispersed in an oily continuous phase, and wherein the dispersed phase is an alkaline mixture solution obtained by mixing water, a solution comprising water and an alcohol, or a ... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6645902 | Adsorbent having capability of decomposing organic halogen compounds and method for producing the same An adsorbent and process for producing an absorbent capable of decomposing an organic halogen compound, is provided. The adsorbent can adsorb organic halogen compounds contained in waste gases and can assuredly decompose them without synthesizing them. A ... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6630419 | Low melting high lithia glass compositions and methods The invention relates to methods of vitrifying waste and for lowering the melting point of glass forming systems by including lithia formers in the glass forming composition in significant amounts, typically from about 0.16 wt % to about 11 wt %, based on... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6630421 | Reactive agent and process for decomposing fluorine compounds and use thereof A reactive agent for decomposing fluorine compounds comprising alumina and an alkaline earth metal compound; a process for decomposing fluorine compounds, comprising contacting the reactive agent with a fluorine compound at a temperature of 200° C. or mo... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6624103 | Low melting high lithia glass compositions and methods The invention relates to methods of vitrifying waste and for lowering the melting point of glass forming systems by including lithia formers in the glass forming composition in significant amounts, typically from about 0.16 wt % to about 11 wt %, based on... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6619217 | Decomposition processing apparatus for PCB A decomposition processing apparatus for PCBs prolongs the staying time of the PCBs in a vertical furnace. The apparatus heats and decomposes the PCBs and includes porous staying plates through which the falling PCBs pass, to delay the progress of the PCB... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6589156 | Non-ionic foam composition for treating asbestos-containing materials and method of using same A composition for transforming a chrysotile asbestos-containing material into a non-asbestos material is disclosed, wherein the composition comprises water, at least about 30% by weight of an acid component, at least about 0.1% by weight of a source of fl... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6566574 | Formulations for neutralization of chemical and biological toxants A 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. The formulation of the present invention non-toxic and non-corro... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6553887 | Foam formulations The invention disclosed relates to a foam-forming composition, for suppression/containment of blast from explosive devices. The composition comprises, a) a surfactant 40-80% w/w b) a foam stabilizer 0-7% w/w c) a polyalkylene glycol 10-30% w/w d) water, balanc... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6461535 | Composition for arsenic removal from ground water The present invention provides a process for removing arsenic from ground water to be processed and used in remote dwellings. The process includes (a) contacting a clay, a coagulant, and an oxidizer with water containing arsenic to form a coagulated collo... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6440884 | Composition and process for making building bricks and tiles Building bricks and tiles are made by mixing 60% to 75% clay, 20% to 40% sludge and 1% to 10% sand, all percentages being by weight of the total composition. This process utilizes industrial waste products to provide building materials which are lighter a... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6423531 | Advanced organic-inorganic solid-chemical composition and methods for anaerobic bioremediation The present invention discloses the formulation and use of an advanced solid-media chemical composition which includes both plant-derived and inorganic components which is designed and intended to enhance the removal of a broad range of recalcitrant organ... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6383128 | Method of in situ immobilization and reduction of metal bioavailability in contaminated soils, sediments, and wastes Improved methods and compositions for decreasing the bioavailability of metals in soil are provided. Broadly, the methods comprise mixing a source of phosphorus and an oxide of manganese with the contaminated soil so as to reduce the metal bioavailability... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6344519 | Systems for ameliorating aqueous hydrocarbon spills An oil-sorbent composition of matter has bound combinations of styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) and ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM). The SBS, or both materials, may be in the form of multitudes of granules. In certain preferred embodiments, the com... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6342461 | Ceramic composition made from waste materials and method for manufacturing the same A ceramic composition made from waste materials and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The ceramic composition comprises between 5 and 75 by weight part of a solid stated waste material including heavy metals, between 15 and 45 by weight p... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6309618 | Method for treating exhaust gas containing fluorine-containing interhalogen compound, and treating agent and treating apparatus A treating method comprising contacting a fluorine-containing interhalogen compound first with a treating agent for the fluorine component and then with a treating agent for the halogen component, treating agents therefor, and a method for treating exhaus... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6264399 | Method to remediate soil using a surfactant of a salt of an acrylamidoalkanesulfonic acid-amine reaction product A method for remediating soil which is contaminated by one or more hydrophobic organic chemicals, comprising: contacting the contaminated soil with an aqueous composition comprising a surfactant prepared by reacting a sulfonate of the formula ##STR1## an ... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6223560 | Process of producing a glassy product for multiple applications and products obtained by the process A process for recycling trash and obtaining a glassy vitreous product by mixing trash with a vitrifying composition comprising 30% Sodium Sulphate, 7% Quartz, 20% Calcium Carbonate, 23% Sodium Carbonate, 13% Organic Sulphate (consisting of 20% Sodium Sulp... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6207073 | Remediation of environmental contaminants using a metal and a sulfur-containing compound A method and composition for the remediation of environmental contaminants in soil, sediment, aquifer material, water, or containers in which contaminants were contained, wherein contaminants are reacted with a remediating composition comprising a metal a... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6203624 | Organomineral decontamination gel and use thereof for surface decontamination An organomineral decontamination gel that is used to decontaminate surfaces, in particular metal surfaces. The organomineral gel is made up of a colloid solution containing the combination of a mineral viscosing agent and an organic viscosing agent (covis... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6203484 | Methods for disinfecting wastes The invention provided relates to the use of polyvinylpyrrolidone-iodine complexes in combination with gelling agents to produce strong disinfectants which not only physically stabilize biohazardous and infectious wastes but also kill pathogens contained ... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6204214 | Pumpable/injectable phosphate-bonded ceramics A pumpable ceramic composition is provided comprising an inorganic oxide, potassium phosphate, and an oxide coating material. Also provided is a method for preparing pumpable ceramic-based waste forms comprising selecting inorganic oxides based on solubil... | 03/20/2001 |
