Thomas Samuel Burns

US Patent:

20030029812, Feb 13, 2003

Filed:

Jun 28, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/185435

Inventors:

Thomas Burns - Ridgewood NJ, US
Christopher Hill - Wanaque NJ, US
Richard Sinden - Kidderminster, GB
Philip Sweeny - Hackettstown NJ, US

Assignee:

LONZA INC.

International Classification:

C02F001/68

US Classification:

210/764000

Abstract:

The present invention is a method for controlling (e.g. inhibiting) the growth of microorganisms or killing microorganisms in an aqueous solution, such as that found in a water treatment facility or papermaking facility. The method includes adding an effective amount of (a) a free halogen-generating biocide, (b) a halogen stabilizer, and (c) a quaternary ammonium compound, a biocidal amine or salt thereof, or mixture thereof to the aqueous solution. The aqueous solution may be water in a recreational facility, an industrial cooling system, a water treatment facility or a water slurry, such as a circulating water slurry, in a papermaking facility. The mixture of the present invention is useful as a slimicide. The quaternary ammonium biocide and/or biocidal amine increase the efficacy of the free halogen-generating biocidal system.

US Patent:

48027049, Feb 7, 1989

Filed:

Mar 11, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/167049

Inventors:

Thomas P. Burns - Albertson NY

International Classification:

A47G 2110
A47J 4328

US Classification:

294 992

Abstract:

A spare rib holder consisting of two oppositely disposed members pivotally joined at one end to simulate retractable jaws, the members being spring biased with respect to each other so as to normally be in open position, the free ends of both members being provided with oppositely disposed teeth for grasping a spare rib therebetween, the lower member having a ramp projecting forwardly therefrom for leading a spare rib to the jaws.