Creative Work in the Removal of Hazardous Waste

Three issued patents relating to the removal of hazardous waste.  These processes have been in development for ten years, and have proven extremely effective in extensive laboratory trials.  Standard waste removal methods could cost millions of dollars, but these processes greatly reduce cost and provide long-term disposal options These patented processes can create a permanent solution to hazardous waste problems. For more information about these processes, please email: gmason@ius.edu

PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS

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Mason, G.M. and Bryan, E.M. "Conversion of Lead-Contaminated Soil into Ceramic Products," U.S. Patent 5,779,949 issued July 14, 1998. An environmental process utilizing the manufacture of building materials as a mechanism for the disposal of hazardous waste containing lead and other heavy metals. 

Mason, G.M., "Thermal Modification of Asbestos," U.S. Patent 5,085,838 issued February 4, 1992. A process for altering the crystalline structure of asbestoform materials in order to render the materials safe for disposal and/or use. 

Mason, G.M. and Gardner, G.W., "Glassification of Lead and Silica Solid Waste," U.S. Patent 4,988,376 issued January 29, 1991. A process for rendering lead contaminated wastes safe for disposal while allowing associated precious metals to be recovered. 

Mason, G.M., "GLASS," A U.S. Trademark registered to Indiana University, in application. An acronym for the process Glassification of LeadAnd Silica Solids.

Mason, G.M., "THERMAS," A U.S. Trademark registered to the Western Research Institute, University of Wyoming Research Corporation. November 1990. An acronym for the process THERmal Modification of Asbestos.