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| 588249000 | CONTAINMENT | 73 |
| 20080207978 | PROTECTIVE REUSE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPACTED SURFACES - A system and method for remediating contaminated surfaces in order to reoccupy sites in which such impacted surfaces are contained is disclosed. The systems and methods include forming a first barrier substantially over a surface, the first barrier comprising a first solvent-resistant coating and having a first color, forming a second barrier substantially over the first barrier, the second barrier comprising a second solvent-resistant coating and having a second color, and providing an overlay over the second barrier, the overlay comprising an upper covering, a lower covering and a plurality of support members, wherein each of the plurality of support members have a distal end and proximal end, and the support, members are connected to the upper covering at the distal end, and to the lower covering at the proximal end. Utility lines, telephone line, cable cords, ductwork, etc. running within the overlay do not come in contact with the first or second barriers or PCB-impacted surface, at the same time remaining out of sight of occupants of the remediated building or premises. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080249348 | Nanotechnology for spilled oil encapsulation, remediation and recovery - Diacylglycerol PEGs (DAG-PEGs) are used remediate oil contaminations. DA-PEGs encapsulate the oil into lipsomes in an aqueous environment. The lipsomes sequester the oil from causing damage. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20080269537 | METAL BINDING PROTEINS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Metal binding proteins, associated compositions and methods for their production and use are disclosed. The metal binding proteins included have amino acid sequences analogous to at least one metal binding protein, and conservative amino acid substitutions thereof from a brine shrimp ( | 10-30-2008 |
| 20090149690 | Method and Apparatus for Containing a Spill - The disclosure shows an apparatus and a method for containing a spill of petroleum product. The inventive apparatus and method each include the assembly pliable building blocks of a generally rectangular shape that surrounds an internal void. The blocks form a wall by stacking successive horizontal rows of building blocks such that the respective internal voids vertically align, thereby forming adjacent columnar voids within the wall. The columnar voids are then filled with an adsorbent material that will cling to the petroleum product. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090270670 | RECOVERY OF ORGANIC CONTAMINANTS FROM TERRESTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS - The present invention concerns a method for removing organic contaminants from a terrestrial environment, such as soil. The method involves contacting the contaminated soil with a solid polymeric material having an affinity for a target organic contaminant, without the need to add any liquid to the soil to form a slurry and/or without the need for the soil to have a high moisture content. Preferably, the organic contaminants absorbed into the polymer materials are removed from the polymer and the polymer reused. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20100113856 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMEDIATION OF AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS - A swellable sol-gel composition includes a plurality of interconnected organosilica nanoparticles. When dried, the swellable sol-gel composition is capable of swelling to at least twice its dried volume when placed in contact with a non-polar or organic sorbate. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20160001974 | Device and Method of Microbiology Waste Containment - A microbiology waste containment apparatus and method are provided to prevent toxic slide staining chemicals from being dumped down a drain during slide staining and thus entering publicly owned water treatment works. A primary containment vessel is provided having side walls and an open top area, and a funnel is provided in communication with the open top area. A secondary containment vessel is in fluid communication with the funnel. When microbiology waste is generated above the open top area, the microbiology waste is collected by the funnel and conducted to the secondary containment vessel. The secondary vessel may be disposed internally to the primary vessel, or it may be external to the primary vessel. In the case of the internal secondary vessel, the entire apparatus may be portable and thus appropriate for field or military work. | 01-07-2016 |
| 588249500 | Chemical or germ warfare agents, or pathogenic organisms (e.g., sarin, VX, anthrax, virus, bacteria and medical waste, etc.) | 14 |
| 20090124843 | HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE REMOVING METHOD, HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE REMOVING MATERIAL USED THEREIN SUCH AS AIR FILTER, MASK, WIPE SHEET, AND THE LIKE, AND STORAGE METHOD THEREOF - A hazardous substance ( | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090131732 | Composition for Disposing of Unused Medicines - A composition for destruction of unused or expired medicines comprised of: an acidic solvent; a dishwashing liquid; and activated carbon. The acidic solvent can be distilled vinegar, lemon juice, hydrochloric acid, diluted hydrochloric acid, acetic acid, diluted acetic acid, bleach, ammonia, alcohol, and combinations thereof, the dishwashing liquid includes at least one anionic surfactant, at least one nonionic surfactant, and cocinin, and the activated carbon is selected can be powdered activated carbon or granulated activated carbon, typically with a surface area of at least approximately 500 square meters per gram. The composition can further include fragrance and/or coloring. The components of the composition can also be sold individually or one or more components can be sold together with a container. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090287034 | Water-Soluble Package With Functional Depot As Well As Manufacture And Utilization - A water-soluble package, having a water-soluble foil defining a first compartment and at least one second compartment separate from the first compartment, wherein the at least one second compartment contains a functional depot. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20100048974 | Method and device for safe handling and removal of bodily remains - A portable device that can be taken to the site of biological remains is provided. The device includes means for holding and dispensing one or more types of sealable shielding elements within which to seal remains. The device also includes means to temporarily hold the remains while the sealable shielding elements are placed about the remains and sealed. The device includes means to hold one or more rolls of one or more types of sealable shielding materials to first protect the user and the shielding elements from sharps and then seal, including heat sealing, the body and/or toxic or caustic elements from the population before disposal. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100069699 | Medical Waster Disposal Apparatus - A medical waste disposal apparatus for receiving and retaining waste articles, such as catheter fittings, and the like, for controlled and facilitated handling and disposal of such waste articles, during and following the performance of treatment procedures on a patient by a practitioner. The waste disposal apparatus includes a first retaining member, mounted on a base panel, for receiving and retaining a waste article placed there by a practitioner during a treatment procedure, and further includes at least one side panel, for covering the waste article, after placement of the waste article on the first retaining member. Alternative configurations of retaining members are provided. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100317912 | MAT FOR ABSORBING LIQUIDS - A fluid absorption mat is applied to a surgery/operating room floor during a medical procedure. The fluids are absorbed through an upper and lower non-woven, non-cellulose fibrous layer. The upper and lower layers dry while an intermediate layer made of a cloth or paper integrated with copolymers absorbs and retains fluids introduced into the absorption mat. Medical personnel are thereby exposed to minimal fluids and surgery room cleanup is more efficient. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20130085312 | TRANSDERMAL PATCH DISPOSAL SYSTEM - Devices for use in the disposal of pharmaceutical compositions are provided. Aspects of the devices include: a support having a surface; an activated carbon layer present on the surface; and an adhesive for stably associating a pharmaceutical composition with the activated carbon layer upon application of the pharmaceutical composition to the activated carbon layer. Also provided are methods of using the devices and kits containing the devices. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130085313 | GENERAL MEDICATION DISPOSAL SYSTEM - General medication disposal systems are provided. Aspects of the systems include devices having a sealable container dimensioned to accommodate a pharmaceutical composition; and an amount of an inactivating substance, e.g., granulated or pelletized activated carbon, present inside of the of sealable container. Aspects of the invention further include methods of making and using the systems, as well as kits comprises the devices of the system. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20140024876 | Hypodermic Needle Containment System - Containment systems and methods safely and permanently encapsulate a sharp portion of a sharp medical instrument (e.g. a hypodermic needle). The containment system includes a cap or other container formed of a durable and flexible material having a rim defining an open end configured to receive a sharp portion therein, an interior surface, wherein at least a portion of the interior surface comprises a puncturing element, and a bladder contained within the cap proximate the puncturing element, the bladder containing a first component of a liquid hardenable solution. Opposing sides of the cap can be deformed under external pressure to cause the puncturing element to puncture the bladder so as to release the first component of the liquid hardenable solution from the bladder such that the first component contacts the sharp portion and the sharp portion is substantially permanently retained inside the cap by the liquid hardenable solution. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140024877 | Hypodermic Needle Containment System - Containment systems and methods safely and permanently encapsulate a sharp portion of a sharp medical instrument (e.g. a hypodermic needle). The containment system includes a cap or other container formed of a durable and flexible material and having a rim defining an open end configured to receive the sharp portion therein and an adhesive disposed on an interior surface of the container. The method of use includes inserting the sharp medical instrument into the container, and compressing the sides of the container to permanently encapsulate the sharp portion of the medical instrument within the adhesive. The adhesive may be an adhesive tape and may be protected before use by a covering, which may be removed at the time of use by pulling a pull tab extending from an opening in the container. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140024878 | Hypodermic Needle Containment System - Containment systems and methods safely and permanently encapsulate a sharp portion of a sharp medical instrument (e.g. a hypodermic needle). The containment system includes a cap or other container having a rim defining an open end configured to receive the sharp portion therein and an ingress port configured to permit injection of a liquid hardenable solution into the container to encapsulate the sharp portion. The method of use includes inserting the sharp metal instrument into the container, and injecting a liquid hardenable solution into the container through the ingress port to encapsulate the sharp portion of the medical instrument. The hardenable solution then hardens, encapsulating the sharp portion of the medical instrument. The liquid hardenable solution is injected by a base or base unit configured to receive the container and to inject the solution through the ingress port. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140343343 | System and Method for Disposal of Mutagen Waste - An assembly and method for processing human waste includes providing a supporting base having an opening within which a waste reservoir is affixed. The assembly may be installed on or below a rim of a toilet bowl. Solidification and pathogen killing materials are provided. The materials are deposited in the reservoir either prior to or upon accumulation of waste in the reservoir. The reservoir with the solidified waste is then sealed and transported to a collection facility. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20140364674 | METHODS AND PRODUCTS FOR SOLIDIFICATION AND DISPOSAL OF FLUID MEDICAL WASTE - Methods and products for cleanup of fluid medical waste. In one illustrative embodiment, a product may include coconut coir in a loose granulated grade, a compressed pellet grade, or mixture thereof allowing users to choose between grades more ideal for their application while achieving the same results of absorbing and solidifying all human waste and fluids for safe removal and disposal. In a second illustrative embodiment, a product may include coir in a proportion of from about 85% to about 99% and a suitable microbe for initiating bioremediation in an appropriate form in a proportion of from about 20% to about 1%, by weight. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20150352388 | DEVICE FOR SAFE STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF EMBALMING PROCEDURE WASTE - A device for storage and disposal of embalming procedure waste from an embalming procedure of an animal or human corpse. The device includes an inlet for receiving the embalming procedure waste and an encapsulate storage unit configured for holding absorbent encapsulate. The device further includes a mixing unit fluidly connected to the inlet and the encapsulate storage unit, a diverter device connected to the mixing unit and at least one storage unit configured to receive and store the embalming procedure waste from the diverter device. | 12-10-2015 |
| 588250000 | Geologic, marine, or extraterrestrial storage and containment (e.g., tectonic, volcanic, deep natural, manmade earth cavity, submarine placement sites, lunar, earth orbital, and solar placement, etc.) | 7 |
| 20090062593 | METHOD FOR REDUCING THE EMISSION OF GREEN HOUSE GASES INTO THE ATMOSPHERE - A method for reducing the emission of greenhouse gases, such as for example carbon dioxide, into the atmosphere above a ground surface, the method comprising injecting a gas stream comprising one or more than one greenhouse gas into a subsurface injection formation, where the subsurface injection formation comprises a water-laden layer comprising formation water, and where some or all of the greenhouse gases present in the gas stream become dissolved in the formation water in the subsurface injection formation, sequestering the one or more than one greenhouse gas in the subsurface injection formation, separating non-greenhouses gas in situ from the greenhouse gas, venting the non-greenhouse gas from the formation and thereby reducing the emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20120022313 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SULFUR DISPOSAL - Methods and systems are provided for sulfur disposal through preparation of a micro-sized sulfur slurries. Micro-sized sulfur slurries are created for downhole disposal by forming sulfur particulates, which are then combined with a carrier fluid. The micro-sized sulfur slurries may be introduced to a subterranean formation, in some cases, to an unconsolidated sand formation by way of a dilation mechanism. Some embodiments comprise forming micro-sized sulfur slurries through a conversion process that converts molten sulfur to powder sulfur by gas cooling of atomized sprays of molten sulfur. Advantages of the embodiments disclosed herein as compared to many conventional methods include higher efficiencies, lower cost, and enhanced disposal of sulfur material. Furthermore, forming a micro-sized sulfur slurry allows for a more convenient form of transport. Additionally, high sulfur loading rates may be achieved, ultimately allowing for more economical sulfur transport. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120123180 | Method for Disposal of Drilling Waste, Contaminated Sediments and Residual Waste and a Disposal Facility for Same - This invention relates to a method of treatment and disposal of drilling waste, contaminated sediments and residual waste including the steps of providing drilling waste, contaminated sediments, residual waste or other disposable material, grinding or crushing the material, mixing the material with at least one binder, using material exhibiting a maximum particle size of less than 5 mm; transferring the mixture to a disposal device placed in a benthic zone and allowing the mixture to cure in the disposal device. A disposal facility formed by the method of this invention is described. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20130053611 | GAS BURIAL DISPOSAL CAPSULES - The water aeration capsules provide a quick and highly portable system for aerating polluted water. The capsules contain bubbles of air, oxygen, and/or other gas(es) surrounded by a water soluble membrane. The capsules are ballasted to sink. Magnetically attractive ballast elements may be provided, and a magnetic sheet may be placed on the bottom of a smaller body of water to enhance the settling of the capsules. The gas burial disposal capsules may be formed of non-degradable material for substantially permanent gas storage, or of degradable material to allow the gases to slowly permeate the surrounding earth for slow and relatively harmless release. The gas may be pressurized within the capsules to approximately the pressure of the surrounding earth. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130053612 | GAS BURIAL DISPOSAL CAPSULES - The water aeration capsules provide a quick and highly portable system for aerating polluted water. The capsules contain bubbles of air, oxygen, and/or other gas(es) surrounded by a water soluble membrane. The capsules are ballasted to sink. Magnetically attractive ballast elements may be provided, and a magnetic sheet may be placed on the bottom of a smaller body of water to enhance the settling of the capsules. The gas burial disposal capsules may be formed of non-degradable material for substantially permanent gas storage, or of degradable material to allow the gases to slowly permeate the surrounding earth for slow and relatively harmless release. The gas may be pressurized within the capsules to approximately the pressure of the surrounding earth. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20150018594 | CLAY/POLYMER BLEND AS HIGH PH OR IONIC LIQUID BARRIER - A composition capable of increased impermeability against the passage of ionic liquids therethrough can include a clay mixed with an anionic and cationic polymer. Such compositions can be provided in geosynthetic liners to provide a hydraulic barrier in aggressive leachate environments. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150298184 | Storage of Contaminated Material - The invention relates to the storage of contaminated material under a water layer, in particular the storage of bottom ash. The invention provides for this purpose a method for storing a contaminated material under a water layer, comprising the processing steps of supplying the contaminated material, supplying ground material, mixing the contaminated material with the ground material and arranging the mixture of contaminated material and ground material in or under a retention layer situated under a water layer, and wherein the mixture is not in contact with the water layer, and the retention layer comprises ground material. The invention also provides an installation for storing contaminated material and a composition comprising the contaminated material. | 10-22-2015 |
| 588252000 | Solidification, vitrification, or cementation | 37 |
| 20090005629 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RESTRAINING A CHEMICAL DISCHARGE - A method for restraining a chemical discharge comprising (a) deploying a binding agent into a receptacle containing a hazardous material in a liquid state upon the occurrence of at least one predetermined event that increases the risk of accidentally discharging or leaking the hazardous material from the receptacle; and (b) contacting the hazardous material with the binding agent to form a composition comprising at least a portion of the hazardous material and the binding agent and having at least one property selected from a solid or semisolid state, a viscosity greater than the hazardous material s viscosity at ambient conditions, a vapor pressure lower than the hazardous material s vapor pressure at ambient conditions, and a surface tension greater that the hazardous material s surface tension. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090023973 | Overburden material for in-container vitrification - A process for melting material to be treated includes placing material to be treated in a container that may include an insulating lining, heating the material to be treated and melting the material to be treated, preferably allowing the melted material to cool to form a vitrified and/or crystalline mass, and disposing of the mass. The mass is either disposed while contained in container or removed from container after cooling and disposed. Heat loss and melt-surface disruptions can be minimized with an engineered overburden material, which covers at least a portion of an exposed surface of the material to be treated. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090062594 | Stabilization of waste material - There is described a method of treating a waste having both liquid and solid fractions, the method consisting of adding to the waste a mineral absorbent in an amount from about 1.5 to 10 weight percent of the waste. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090306452 | APPARATUS FOR TREATING A CONTAMINATED MEDIA WITH A SORBENT - The invention relates a sorbent and method of using the sorbent, more specifically to an inert sorbent and a method for treating an environmentally contaminated zone with the inert sorbent. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20100076244 | Pill catcher - A method for the exclusive and singular treatment of all pharmaceuticals and drugs in any form that have passed their effective date, or are no longer of use to the individual, by mixing the pharmaceuticals and drugs with a granular solidification agent and water to form a non hazardous slurry which will solidify the liquefied pharmaceuticals and drugs into a non hazardous, environmentally friendly mixture safe for disposal into normal solid trash receptacles and landfills, and no longer a potential legal risk from ingestion after depositing into trash system. In this treatment the additional potential health risk and legal liability is eliminated from drugs and pharmaceuticals going into toilets and drains to sanitary sewers or septic tanks, and becoming liquid and untreatable at municipal wastewater treatment plants or septic fields, thereby returning to fresh water resources causing a risk to the general public health. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20110144409 | Bentonite clay mixture for disposing of pharmaceuticals - Disposal of medications presents a multifaceted problem where medications disposed of via sewage systems can eventually affect water supplies. Meanwhile disposal via normal solid waste systems faces a similar problem and have the added dilemma of potential diversion of drugs of abuse. Combining those medications with an absorbent mixture containing bentonite clay with other absorptive materials allows those medications to be disposed of in a form that limits exposure to a water supply while simultaneously hedging diversion. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110230699 | Method of Recycling Process for Garbage, Trash, Chemical Waste, and Energy - A method and process for recycling municipal and chemical wastes to obtain reusable materials or products for manufacturing of new goods. The present invention processes reusable chemicals for energy and reusable raw materials for manufacturing and reselling of products. Through the separation of municipal wastes, the user is able to further distinguish the distinct properties of the involved materials by its raw components and useful, potentially reusable chemical components. By the method of reprocessing raw materials, the present invention yields newly made products that are reusable and available for resale out of old scraps of chemical or municipal waste. Recycled products include and are not excluded to toys, kitchen appliances, military weaponry, missiles, fireworks, and vehicles. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20140073830 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CONVERTING HAZARDOUS WASTE GLASS INTO NON-HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS - The present invention provides compositions and methods for converting hazardous waste glass into safe and usable material. In particular, the present invention provides compositions and methods for producing ceramic products from toxic-metal-containing waste glass, thereby safely encapsulating the metals and other hazardous components within the ceramic products. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140364675 | METHODS AND PRODUCTS FOR SOLIDIFICATION OF WASTE PAINT - Methods and products for hardening/solidifying waste paint for disposal, which are ideal for use with water-based paints, acrylic paints, latex paints and oil-based paints using a single product which is both safe to use and safe for landfill disposal. In one illustrative embodiment, the product may comprise coconut coir, manufactured in a loose granulated grade, a compressed pellet grade, or a suitable mixture thereof which allows a user to choose the correct grades desired for as specific application to solidify waste paint materials safe for landfill disposal. Methods of use may include selecting the appropriate grade for a particular usage, solidifying waste paint and disposing of the waste paint absorbed into the selected coconut coir product. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20150291352 | CONTAINER, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING MEDICAL WASTE - A medical waste container comprises a bag with a flexible body defining a cavity and having a fill opening. A tube has a closed end in the bag and an opposite open end projecting from the bag. An elastic ring attached to the bag around the fill opening presses against the tube. A lip projects from the tube adjacent its closed end. A tab also projects from the tube, and a discharge opening is formed in the tube between the lip and the tab. A flow path extends from the open end of the tube into the cavity when the elastic ring encircles the tube at a first position between the tab and the open end. The ring slips over the tab from the first position to a second position in which the ring covers the discharge opening as liquid passes through the flow path, adding weight to the bag. | 10-15-2015 |
| 588254000 | Contains asbestos | 2 |
| 20080312487 | Asbestos Containment Composition - The compound is a clay aqueous suspension made of at least one 2:1 layer phyllosilicate clay mineral, at least one 1:1 layer phyllosilicate clay mineral, and water that can be used to sequester asbestos, such as chrysotile, as well as dust and other fibrous particles, at all scales of contamination. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20120232323 | Engineered quartzification of asbestos for remediation, detoxification and containment, and for production of solid-surfacing and decorative uses - This invention pertains to a method for remediating, detoxifying and containing various types of asbestos fibers and asbestos containing materials, such as crocidolite (and other forms of Riebeckite), and tremolite. The end-product of the method may be reclaimed or recycled as useable surfacing, structural and decorative materials. In some embodiments of the invention some end-products of the process may be used as a synthetic gemstone, counter-surfacing material cutting tool, resin for manufacture of furniture products, while others may be used to reclaim natural sand. In one embodiment of this invention crocidolite or other forms of reibeckite or tremolite asbestos debris in loose form or as a component of asbestos cement or other asbestos containing products is converted to a form of engineered quartz, yielding as a synthetic form of the gemstone Tiger's Eye or Hawk's eye. This end-product bears unique and enhanced aesthetic qualities over other types of engineered quartz, called chatoyancy (an optical effect that arises either from the fibrous structure of a material or from fibrous inclusions or cavities and is sometimes likened to the sheen off a spool of silk). The end product therefore achieves luminous more natural-looking effect, while retaining the other desirable features of engineered quartz, such as strength, imperviousness to heat, and resistance to acids and microbial contamination, and reduces the need for the addition of decorative resinous materials which diminish the endurance features of the material. | 09-13-2012 |
| 588255000 | Polymer or resin containing (e.g., foam, etc.) | 12 |
| 20090012344 | Apparatus, composition, and methods to remediate an acid and/or liquid spill - A method to remediate a release of one or more acidic materials, by supplying a powder composition comprising a polyacrylamide, and disposing that powder onto a liquid spill comprising one or more acidic materials. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090093665 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR THE SOLIDIFICATION OF TOXIC OR HAZARDOUS DRILLING AND AGRICULTURAL WASTE - A method of solidifying toxic or hazardous liquid waste, including the steps of pumping an aqueous waste, e.g., from a drilling fluid holding area; through a shearing device; adding the layered phyllosilicate to said aqueous waste in an amount sufficient to solidify the aqueous waste sufficiently such that the solidified aqueous waste has no free liquid; shearing the pumped aqueous waste, containing said layered phyllosilicate, sufficiently to partially exfoliate the layered phyllosilicate into phyllosilicate platelets and tactoids while in contact with the aqueous waste; pumping the sheared aqueous waste and layered phyllosilicate to a solidification area; and allowing the sheared aqueous waste and partially exfoliated layered phyllosilicate sufficient time to solidify such that there are no free liquids remaining in the solidified waste. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20100056841 | Methods Of Disposing Of Sorbent Bodies - Methods of disposing of sorbent bodies comprising at least one toxic element which is substantially prevented from leaching into the surrounding environment are disclosed. The at least one toxic element which is prevented from leaching into the surrounding environment may include, for example, mercury, selenium, or both. The methods of disposing of said sorbent bodies may include, for example, depositing the sorbent bodies in a landfill. Landfill-disposable sorbent bodies which are configured to substantially prevent leaching into the surrounding environment of at least one toxic element are also disclosed. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100069700 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR EVAPORATE/REVERSE OSMOSIS CONCENTRATE AND OTHER LIQUID SOLIDIFICATION - A Method and Device for solidification of waste liquids and fluids is disclosed, which is particularly well suited to processing radioactive waste fluids. Set forth is a receiving unit or subassembly for housing solidification agent, and one or more manifold units or subassemblies positioned within the receiving unit for providing waste fluid. The subassemblies operate in relation to each other to provide, position and mix solidification agent or polymer with waste fluid so that a dirt-like polymerized waste product is produced and positioned in the container for removal or later safe shipment or storage. Mathematical relationships, in preferred embodiments or aspects are utilized in determining number and sizing of manifold openings, and pressure of waste to be provided, to meet the requirements of waste fluids to be transported through these openings into the receiving unit. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20110021860 | Remediation of polychlorinated biphenyls in retired natural gas distribution systems - Retired natural gas pipeline portions are filled with polyurethane foam compositions sealing therewithin any polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) that may be present in the retired pipeline portion. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110124944 | Process for Incorporating a Dry Treatment Product Into a Liquid Waste - A process for treating and disposing a liquid waste, which is solidified prior to disposal, includes steps of adding to said liquid waste a dry treatment product generally comprising approximately 25% to 75% bentonite clay and respectively 75% to 25% of a liquid-sorbing polymer, subjecting the liquid waste to a single pass high shear mix so as to incorporate the treatment product into the liquid waste with increased dispersion and reduced agglomeration, subjecting the treated liquid waste to a retention time suitable for solidification, and disposing of the solidified liquid waste. The liquid waste preferably is recirculated prior to addition of dry treatment product so as to permit a calibration of the characteristics of the liquid waste, and subsequent determination of the correct rate of dry treatment addition. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20120157745 | CONCRETE WASH WATER SOLIDIFICATION PRODUCTS AND METHODS - A method for solidifying cementitious wastewater by combining the wastewater with a super absorbent polymer composition that includes a UV-stabilizer to form a mixture and disposing of the mixture as solid construction waste. The UV-stabilizer may be a stabilizing additive in the super absorbent polymer composition that inhibits the reversion from a solid or semi-solid mixture back to a liquid. In some embodiments, the method includes placing the mixture in UV-light non-transmissive packaging. After placing the mixture in the UV-light non-transmissive packaging, the package is closed and can be permanently sealed. The sealed package with solidified material therein can then be disposed as solid construction waste. The super absorbent polymer composition can include zeolite or other molecular sieves. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120283501 | Remediation Of Polychlorinated Biphenyls In Retired Natural Gas Distribution Systems - Retired natural gas pipeline portions are filled with polyurethane foam compositions sealing therewithin any polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) that may be present in the retired pipeline portion. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20140330062 | CONCRETE WASH WATER SOLIDIFICATION PRODUCTS AND METHODS - A method for solidifying cementitious wastewater by combining the wastewater with a super absorbent polymer composition that includes a UV-stabilizer to form a mixture and disposing of the mixture as solid construction waste. The UV-stabilizer may be a stabilizing additive in the super absorbent polymer composition that inhibits the reversion from a solid or semi-solid mixture back to a liquid. In some embodiments, the method includes placing the mixture in UV-light non-transmissive packaging. After placing the mixture in the UV-light non-transmissive packaging, the package is closed and can be permanently sealed. The sealed package with solidified material therein can then be disposed as solid construction waste. The super absorbent polymer composition can include zeolite or other molecular sieves. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20150343419 | WASTE PAINT SOLIDIFIER - Compositions with sodium carboxymethylcellulose and hydroxyethyl cellulose are provided for environmentally safe disposal of water-based latex and acrylic formulations. Improved methods for environmentally safe disposal of water-based latex and acrylic formulations are provided as well. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20160059282 | TREATMENT OF TAILINGS STREAMS - This disclosure relates to a process for treating a tailings stream comprising water and solids. The process involves (a) contacting a gelling agent and an activator with the tailings stream, (b) entrapping the solids within a gel produced from the gelling agent, and (c) depositing the gel into a liquid. This disclosure also relates to a process for treating a tailings stream comprising water and solids beneath a liquid surface. The process involves (a) contacting a gelling agent and an activator with the tailings stream beneath the liquid surface, (b) entrapping the solids within a gel produced from the gelling agent. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160251918 | Composition of and Method of Manufacturing and Using Composite Pellets for Liquid Solidification | 09-01-2016 |
| 588256000 | Waste contains heavy metal (e.g., fly, ash, flue dust, and incinerator ash) | 13 |
| 20090062595 | METHODS FOR REDUCING AMMONIA EVOLUTION FROM CEMENTITIOUS AND POZZOLANIC MIXTURES - A method is provided for reducing the amount of ammonia evolved from a cementitious or pozzolanic mixture containing contaminated fly ash, including: providing fly ash contaminated with ammonia or ammonium-containing compounds; and adding a halogenated hydantoin to the contaminated fly ash, wherein upon the formation of a slurry, the halogenated hydantoin reacts with ammonia to reduce the evolution of ammonia gas from the slurry. Another method includes adding a halogenated succinimide to the contaminated fly ash, adding sodium dichloroisocyanurate to the contaminated fly ash, or adding a halogenated sulfamate to the contaminated fly ash. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090177024 | SELF-REMEDIATING FILTER - Self-remediating filters have a heavy metal remediation agent contained in a water-soluble, polymeric material, adjacent to or disposed in a filter medium. A method of remediating conventional, heavy metal-contaminated filters is also provided, wherein a contaminated filter is allowed to contact an aqueous slurry of a heavy metal remediation agent. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090209800 | Method for stabilization of heavy metals and odor control with dicalcium phosphate dihydrate powder - This invention provides a method for stabilization and treatment of heavy metal bearing materials and wastes subject to acid leaching tests or leach conditions and odor limits by addition of acid semi-soluble pulverized or fine particle DiCalcium Phosphate DiHydrate such that the leaching potential is inhibited to desired levels and odors are reduced to desired levels and the material or waste is free flowing, more permeable, less weight and permits immediate handling and disposal or reuse. The resultant material or waste after stabilization is deemed suitable for on-site reuse, off-site reuse or disposal as RCRA non-hazardous waste. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20120226089 | DRY ASH COLLECTOR - A dry ash collector for a combustion system is disclosed. Certain embodiments of the system may contain a reception zone for receiving falling ash from a furnace; an ash zone providing a container for storing falling ash; and an ash seal. Methods for using the dry ash collector and combinations with a full combustion system are also disclosed. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20120245401 | PROCESSING MINE TAILINGS - A method for processing mine tailings includes introducing a volume of dried densified biomass products to mine tailings to produce a conglomerate mixture having substantially no liquid. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20130245353 | DRY ASH COLLECTOR - A dry ash collector for a combustion system is disclosed. Certain embodiments of the system may contain a reception zone for receiving falling ash from a furnace; an ash zone providing a container for storing falling ash; and an ash seal. Methods for using the dry ash collector and combinations with a full combustion system are also disclosed. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20140107389 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR SEQUESTRATION OF ARSENIC - A method for sequestrating arsenic oxides, comprising forming an insoluble and stable glass incorporating a fully oxidized form of arsenic generated by oxidation of an initial lower oxide of arsenic and stabilization by calcium salt formation. The glass composition for sequestration of arsenic comprises from 50 to 75% silica; from 0.5 to 3% Al | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140171722 | INTEGRATED TREATMENT OF TAILINGS IN OILSANDS MINING OPERATIONS - A method for disposal of Mature Fine Tailings (MFT) from oilsands or other mining operations, comprising: i) providing MFT from a source of MFT; ii) adding a viscosity enhancer to the MFT to increase the viscosity of the MFT; iii) adding a hardening agent to the MFT to increase the strength of said MFT; iv) disposing of the MFT on open ground or underground. Prior to the viscosity enhancement step, the MFT may be thickened by vacuum evaporation, hydrocloning and/or centrifuging. Coarse Sand Tailings (CST) may be added to the MFT prior to disposal step to form a pumpable slurry. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140221723 | NON-EMBEDDING METHOD FOR HEAVY METAL STABILIZATION USING BEEF BONE MEAL AND BLAST MEDIA - Methods are disclosed for stabilizing a heavy metal in a heavy metal bearing paint residue to reduce leaching of the heavy metal from a waste subject to natural or induced leaching conditions by addition of environmentally safe, worker safe, and multi-media compatible stabilizing agent comprising beef bone meal. Beef bone meal is added to the blast media, and provides effective reduction of heavy metal content in waste leachate and effectively removes paint residue without causing visible embedding on the substrate surface, which meets the SSPC SP10 criteria for surface preparation prior to painting. The methods described herein may be used outside of or within an OSHA containment building or collection device. The resultant stabilized paint residue and spent blast media mixture is suitable for on-site reuse, off-site reuse, or disposal as RCRA non-hazardous waste. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20150360267 | INDUCTION FURNACE AND METHOD FOR TREATING METAL WASTE TO BE STORED - The melting induction furnace comprises, together with a casing ( | 12-17-2015 |
| 588257000 | And confined in a cement type material (e.g., concrete) | 3 |
| 20080234529 | Treatment of Elemental Mercury - The invention concerns a method for the stabilisation and disposal of elemental mercury, the method comprising treating the elemental mercury with a cementitious particulate filler material which additionally comprises an immobilisation treatment. In a preferred embodiment, the immobilisation treatment comprises an amalgamation treatment prior to the treatment with a cementitious particulate filler material. Preferably, the amalgamation is carried out using copper powder and dilute nitric acid and the cementitious particulate filler material comprises a mixture of Ordinary Portland Cement and Blast Furnace Slag. The method of the invention is carried out conveniently and rapidly, and the end product, after allowing to cure, is non-toxic, insoluble in water, easily handled, and immediately suitable for disposal. The method is particularly applicable to the safe disposal of elemental mercury which is contaminated with radioactive materials. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20090043147 | Making a Solid Material from an Alkaline Hydroxide - The invention concerns a method for making a solid material from an alkaline metal hydroxide or one of its precursors, including mixing the alkaline hydroxide or one of its precursors with a calcium compound and silicon oxide in the presence of water. The invention also concerns a method for storing waste, the solid material being obtainable by said method as well as the use of said material. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20120271091 | SPECIALIZED LINED LANDFILL SYSTEM FOR THE STABILIZATION AND CONTAINMENT OF DRILLING WASTES AND COAL COMBUSTION RESIDUES - Systems and methods of the present invention include a method for the treatment of drilling wastes and coal combustion residues, comprising combining at least a first drilling waste with coal combustion residues to form a paste, combining at least a second drilling waste with coal combustion residues to form a compactable fill, and placing the paste and the compactable fill in a landfill. Other embodiments include a method of treating drilling wastes and coal combustion residues, comprising combining at least one drilling waste with a coal combustion residue to form a paste. Further embodiments include containing the paste within at least one geotextile container. Still further embodiments include placing the geotextile container in a landfill. | 10-25-2012 |
| 588259000 | Secondary containment | 4 |
| 20090018381 | CONTAINER FOR ACCOMADATING MEDIA, AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION AND VERIFICATION OF THE LEAKPROOFNESS OF SAID CONTAINER - The invention relates to a method for verifying the leakproofness of a container used for accommodating preferably liquid media as well as a plastic container that is composed of several segments ( | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090018382 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTAINING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL - Methods and apparatus for containing a hazardous material according to various aspects of the present invention operate in conjunction with a container having two compartments. The first compartment is configured to contain the hazardous material, and the second compartment contains a hazard control material. The container may further comprise a wall separating the first compartment from the second compartment. The wall is configured to open upon occurrence of a trigger event. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20130211173 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTAINING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL - Methods and apparatus for containing a hazardous material according to various aspects of the present invention operate in conjunction with a container having two compartments. The first compartment is configured to contain the hazardous material within a non-rigid bladder and the second compartment contains a hazard control material within a two-piece container configured to enclose the first compartment. The container may further comprise a wall separating the first compartment from the second compartment that is configured to open upon occurrence of a trigger event to release the hazard control material. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20140235917 | PHARMACEUTICAL DISPOSAL DEVICE AND METHOD - A device for disposing unused pharmaceuticals including a container having sealing means, a superabsorbent polymer arranged in the container in a loose orientation, a deterrent compound, and optionally a dye. The device is adapted so that after pharmaceuticals and a fluid substance are added to the container, and the container is sealed, the container can be agitated (e.g., shaken) to enable the superabsorbent polymer to absorb the fluid and congeal in order to nearly instantaneously form a gel structure, which completely or nearly completely envelops the pharmaceuticals in the container. The deterrent compound can break down and/or denature the pharmaceuticals enveloped in the gel structure. The container may then be disposed of in a conventional household garbage container. The dye provides a visual warning that the pharmaceuticals should not be consumed and the repellant compound provides an unpleasant flavor and/or smell which deters ingestion of the pharmaceuticals. | 08-21-2014 |
| 588260000 | With sensing, detecting, or monitoring | 4 |
| 20080312488 | LEAK AND SPILL CONTAINMENT SCALE - A scale assembly for weighing potentially hazardous materials comprise a containment deck designed to support a container from which materials are dispensed. The containment deck is preferably provided with sufficient storage capacity to capture spillage or leaks from the container and is supported on a low-profile platform supported in turn by load cells which generate signals indicative of the weight of the contents of the container and of any spillage within the containment deck. The containment deck is further equipped with a level detector typically positioned near the bottom of the deck for generating signals indicating the presence of leakage or spillage from the container. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20080312489 | Fluorescent bulb mercury clean-up method - Described herein is a method and instrumentation for cleaning up mercury spilled from broken fluorescent light bulbs. The method provides for the safe clean-up of the mercury spilled from four or fewer four-foot bulbs (or their equivalent) without the use of a respirator or other respiratory protection, while avoiding the expense associated with contracting an environmental remediation firm to perform the clean-up. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20100234665 | ENHANCEMENTS TO A SUBSTANTIALLY CLOSED SYSTEM FOR SAFELY DISPOSING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL - A disposal unit can include a substantially air tight chamber, an insertion component, an air tight region of the air tight chamber containing a disposal container, an air holding region, an air extraction unit, an air sanitation component, a container sealant mechanism, and/or combinations thereof. The air holding region can be distinct from the air tight region and the remaining region of the substantially air tight chamber. The air extraction unit can be configured to capture air from the remaining region and place the captured air in the air holding region. Air can be optionally redirected from the air holding region into an airtight disposal container, which is thereafter sealed. The air sanitation component can be configured to sanitize the captured air to a predetermined air quality level. Harmful byproducts of the waste (e.g., toxic vapors) inserted in the disposal unit can be reduced and/or neutralized through sanitation and/or containment. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20130046126 | SUBMERGED HYDROCARBON RECOVERY APPARATUS - A submerged hydrocarbon recovery apparatus fro the collection and conveyance of fluids from sub surface leaks to the water body surface. The apparatus comprises a hydrocarbon fluid collector having an opening for receiving and collecting fluids emanating from an underwater hydrocarbon leak; a floatation assembly located below the water surface at a depth not affected by surface disturbances; and a conduit extending between the fluid collector and floatation assembly. The apparatus includes components to prevent the formation of hydrates or accumulation of solids that would obstruct the conveyance of fluids. | 02-21-2013 |
