Wilfried J Schmitz

US Patent:

6746715, Jun 8, 2004

Filed:

Jun 29, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/607057

Inventors:

Wilfried J Schmitz - Jacksonville FL 32257
James M Hume - Elkton FL 32033

International Classification:

B05D 722

US Classification:

427230, 427258, 4274071

Abstract:

A method for creating a multiwalled container capable of safely holding a desired liquid. The container may be formed using a mold or form or may be formed on the inside of an existing shell or structure, thereby incorporating the shell or structure as part of the container. The mold or shell is prepared and coated with a first, impermeable polymer layer. An interstitial material is then applied to the first polymer layer and a second impermeable polymer layer is then applied to the permeable, interstitial material. This creates an interstitial space between the two impermeable polymer layers. The process of applying interstitial material and additional polymer layers may be repeated as many times as necessary to achieve the desired number of impermeable walls within the container.

US Patent:

6949196, Sep 27, 2005

Filed:

Jul 28, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/628871

Inventors:

Wilfried J. Schmitz - Jacksonville FL, US
David Francis - S. Jacksonville FL, US

Assignee:

FKOS, LLC - St. Augustine FL

International Classification:

C02F001/76

US Classification:

210739, 210754, 210103, 210143, 210199

Abstract:

The invention is directed to methods, apparatuses, and systems for treatment of a liquid flow comprising addition of a chemical treatment at at least two locations along a side stream of a main flow of said liquid, in which the dosing by such additions is sufficient to treat the entire main flow upon return of the side stream to the main flow. Algorithms are utilized to control the additions at the locations of addition of chemical treatments. In a typical embodiment, one chemical addition is principally proportional to the flow rate of the liquid flow, and the other chemical addition is principally adjusted based on signals from a primary measuring device that measures a parameter in the flow after one or both chemical additions. The addition of chlorine dioxide as the chemical treatment, to disinfect wastewater, is discussed.

US Patent:

7279099, Oct 9, 2007

Filed:

Jun 1, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/141273

Inventors:

Robert S. Reimers - Metairie LA, US
Frederick P. Mussari - Melbourne FL, US
Wilfried Schmitz - Jacksonville FL, US

Assignee:

FKOS, LLC - St. Augustine FL

International Classification:

C02F 33/00

US Classification:

210601, 210620, 210631, 210754, 210755, 210780, 210756, 210764

Abstract:

A method utilizing chlorine dioxide and nitrous acid or other non-charged chemical species for the treatment of biosolids to destroy pathogens is provided. The method uses chlorine dioxide to modulate the ORP of the matrix, acidification of the sludge (biosolids) to a pH of less than 4. 0, and provides for the addition of nitrous acid for enhanced disinfection in a closed system to prevent volitalization.

US Patent:

7407642, Aug 5, 2008

Filed:

Mar 10, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/372464

Inventors:

Frederick P. Mussari - Melbourne FL, US
David Francis - S. Jacksonville FL, US
Wilfried Schmitz - Fruit Cove FL, US

Assignee:

Bio-Chem Resources - St. Augustine FL

International Classification:

C01B 11/02

US Classification:

423477, 210754

Abstract:

A method generating chlorine dioxide is provided. The method uses sodium chlorite solution and diluted sulfuric acid to generate chlorine dioxide with a significantly higher rate of conversion of chlorite to chorine dioxide than has been previously reported with sulfuric acid/chlorite chlorine dioxide generation.

US Patent:

7452511, Nov 18, 2008

Filed:

May 5, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/430360

Inventors:

Wilfried J. Schmitz - Jacksonville FL, US
David Francis - Jacksonville FL, US

International Classification:

B01J 19/00
C01B 11/02

US Classification:

422129, 422111, 422112, 422202, 422240, 422242, 423477

Abstract:

A novel chlorine dioxide production apparatus, or reactor, is disclosed. The reactor receives reactants from two or more feed pipes under pressure, and the reactants react in a reaction chamber that operates under elevated pressure and within a specified temperature range. A gaseous product, such as chlorine dioxide, is generated and is released directly into a liquid stream for bleaching, disinfection, and other purposes. Also disclosed is a novel system for production of quantities of chlorine compounds from commercial grades of starting materials, and methods of using the reactor in situ for bleaching, and for disinfection, decontamination, and sterilization of flows of water or other liquids. An automated system for multiple points of addition of chlorine dioxide to a flow to be treated is also disclosed.

US Patent:

20060011538, Jan 19, 2006

Filed:

Jul 19, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/184072

Inventors:

Frederick Mussari - Melbourne FL, US
Wilfried Schmitz - Jacksonville FL, US

Assignee:

Bio-Chem Resources - St. Augustine FL

International Classification:

C02F 3/00

US Classification:

210608000, 210610000

Abstract:

A method utilizing bacterial strains to degrade fats, oils, and greases in grease interceptors is provided. The method uses bacteria commonly known in the art, and is combined with a mechanism to restock or reseed the trap at intervals, and to inactivate or remove bacteria that have mutated and are no longer effective at metabolizing fats, oils, and greases.

US Patent:

20060151400, Jul 13, 2006

Filed:

Dec 5, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/293501

Inventors:

Frederick Mussari - Melbourne FL, US
Wilfried Schmitz - Jacksonville FL, US

Assignee:

BioChem Resources - St. Augustine FL

International Classification:

C02F 11/00

US Classification:

210754000

Abstract:

A method utilizing chlorine dioxide and, optionally, and acid or other non-charged chemical species for the treatment of biosolids to destroy pathogens is provided. The method uses chlorine dioxide to modulate the ORP of the matrix. In one embodiment, the invention employs acidification of the sludge (biosolids) to a pH of less than 4.0, and provides for the addition of nitrous acid for enhanced disinfection in a closed system to prevent volitalization.