ClassID:

86202

C02F1/281 - page 6 - CPC Classification

Classification description:

Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by sorption using inorganic sorbents

Recent Application in this class:
#1501
20070295204
2007-12-27

Systems and methods for flow-through treatment of contaminated fluids

#1502
20070284311
2007-12-13

Recycling hydrocarbon hydraulic stimulation fluid

#1503
20070281854
2007-12-06

Metal Oxide/Hydroxide Materials

#1504
20070278158
2007-12-06

WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD

#1505
20070267350
2007-11-22

Pumice stone with a carbon content, process for its production and its applications

#1506
20070262026
2007-11-15

Compositions and methods for removal of toxic metals and radionuclides

#1507
20070262023
2007-11-15

Method for removing arsenite and arsenate from water

#1508
20070259954
2007-11-08

Method for the production on metal carboxylates and the metal aminoate or metal hydroxy analogue methionate derivatives thereof, and use of same as growth promoters in animal feed

#1509
20070256979
2007-11-08

Hydrogen peroxide based water treatment method

#1510
20070253897
2007-11-01

Radioactive material sequestration

#1511
20070246419
2007-10-25

Compositions and methods for fluid purification

#1512
20070246415
2007-10-25

Water-treating device capable of supplying calcium

#1513
20070241056
2007-10-18

Amphoteric ion exchangers for the adsorption of oxo anions

#1514
20070241051
2007-10-18

Nanocrystal-containing filtration media

#1515
20070240469
2007-10-18

Method and apparatus for treating pig manure

#1516
20070224112
2007-09-27

Method and composition for sorbing toxic substances

#1517
20070210017
2007-09-13

Filter system for filtering water or wastewater and a method of operating the filter system

#1518
20070210006
2007-09-13

Surface-modified zeolite and process for synthesis thereof for sequestration of anions

#1519
20070210005
2007-09-13

Concentrate method of ion-exchanging aluminosilicates and use in phosphate and oxyanion adsorption

#1520
20070210004
2007-09-13

Carbon supported activated alumina absorbent useful for the removal of fluoride ions from water and a process for the preparation thereof

#1521
20070203388
2007-08-30

In situ immobilization of metals in contaminated sites using stabilized iron phosphate nanoparticles

#1522
20070187307
2007-08-16

Filter cartridge with check valve protection

#1523
20070181511
2007-08-09

Systems for polishing wastewater utilizing natural media filtration

#1524
20070175811
2007-08-02

Filter for drinking water

#1525
20070175196
2007-08-02

Drinking water filtration device

#1526
20070172913
2007-07-26

Production of a fermentation product

#1527
20070170118
2007-07-26

Method of processing drilling fluid

#1528
20070166224
2007-07-19

Method for the preparation of adsorption compositions including gold or silver nanoparticles

#1529
20070161821
2007-07-12

Method for removal of guanidine compound from aqueous media

#1530
20070158272
2007-07-12

Process for the treatment of contaminated water based on the use of apolar zeolites having different characteristics

#1531
20070149405
2007-06-28

Rare earth compositions and structures for removing phosphates from water

#1532
20070128424
2007-06-07

Porous formed article and method for production thereof

#1533
20070114179
2007-05-24

REMOVAL OF FLUORIDE IONS FROM AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS

#1534
20070112242
2007-05-17

Swellable sol-gels, methods of making, and use thereof

#1535
20070112241
2007-05-17

Secondary process for radioactive chloride deweaponization and storage

#1536
20070104949
2007-05-10

Granulate made of sintered or cellular broken glass

#1537
20070090054
2007-04-26

Mitigation of environmental pollution

#1538
20070086935
2007-04-19

Water treatment compositions and methods of making and using

#1539
20070068880
2007-03-29

Portable purifier for potable liquids

#1540
20070068874
2007-03-29

Water pollution prevention and remediation method

#1541
20070068685
2007-03-29

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVING OIL SPILLS AND EXTINGUISHING FIRES

#1542
20070062882
2007-03-22

Method to control odors from dewatered biosolids cake

#1543
20070056913
2007-03-15

PORTABLE OIL FIELD WASTE WATER TREATMENT AND RECYCLING SYSTEM

#1544
20070045192
2007-03-01

Biocide management arrangement

#1545
20070039355
2007-02-22

Method for forming fine water molecules and apparatus for forming fine water molecules by using the same

#1546
20070034563
2007-02-15

Connection device for inlet and outlet of water purifying device

#1547
20070029236
2007-02-08

Module for purifying a fluid containing a cleaning agent, and methods of fabricating and using this kind of module

#1548
20070023363
2007-02-01

Installation and method for the purification of an aqueous effluent by means of oxidation and membrane filtration

#1549
20070017877
2007-01-25

Water treatment system, apparatus and method

#1550
20070017871
2007-01-25

Removal of arsenic from water with oxidized metal coated pumice

#1551
20070009809
2007-01-11

Synthetic Nanoparticle Soil Materials

#1552
20060293170
2006-12-28

High capacity regenerable sorbent for removal of arsenic and other toxic ions from drinking water

#1553
20060276666
2006-12-07

Organotin compound treatment

#1554
20060273015
2006-12-07

Method for the removal of arsenic ions from water

#1555
20060266691
2006-11-30

Intersecting water conducting filter

#1556
20060263151
2006-11-23

Aboveground modular, permeable reactive barrier system for liquid runoff treatment

#1557
20060260997
2006-11-23

Efficient water filters

#1558
20060260996
2006-11-23

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMBINED FILTRATION AND ANTI-MICROBIAL TREATMENT OF STORM WATER RESIDENT IN STORM WATER SYSTEMS

#1559
20060254439
2006-11-16

Fountain solution recycling system for commercial printers

#1560
20060249465
2006-11-09

Removal of microorganisms and disinfection byproduct precursors using elemental iron or aluminum

#1561
20060237371
2006-10-26

Sorbent for selective removal of contaminants from fluids

#1562
20060237370
2006-10-26

Method of removing arsenic from potable water

#1563
20060237369
2006-10-26

Materials for removing toxic metals from wastewater

#1564
20060226083
2006-10-12

Method of treating wastewater containing hardly decomposable harmful substances

#1565
20060226081
2006-10-12

Water purification system and modes of operation

#1566
20060226064
2006-10-12

Multiple cartridge carafe filtration

#1567
20060211906
2006-09-21

Method for purifying a liquid medium

#1568
20060207945
2006-09-21

Process for removing arsenic from aqueous streams

#1569
20060186054
2006-08-24

Method and composition to reduce the amounts of arsenic in water

#1570
20060186053
2006-08-24

treatment process to remove metal contamination from groundwater

#1571
20060186052
2006-08-24

Device for treating water using iron-doped ion exchangers

#1572
20060175262
2006-08-10

Method of operating a fluid treatment device employing a non-bonded media

#1573
20060171877
2006-08-03

Novel titanium dioxide, process of making and method of using same

#1574
20060163178
2006-07-27

System and method for providing high vacuum remediation

#1575
20060163148
2006-07-27

Filter housing for a drinking water pitcher

#1576
20060163147
2006-07-27

Filter element for water loaded with solid particles and dissolved toxic substances and purification system equipped with said filter element

#1577
20060157667
2006-07-20

Method and compositions for controlling release of organic compositions

#1578
20060157416
2006-07-20

Device for treating water using iron-doped ion exchangers

#1579
20060157397
2006-07-20

Oil/water separation apparatus for oil-containing mixture

#1580
20060151395
2006-07-13

Treatment of environmental pollutants with mineral ores

#1581
20060151388
2006-07-13

Method of sludge recycling

#1582
20060144793
2006-07-06

Novel adsorbents and process of making and using same

#1583
20060135360
2006-06-22

Process for preparing porous hybrid comprising zeolite and chitosan and porous hybrid prepared thereby

#1584
20060108290
2006-05-25

Removal of metal ions from aqueous effluents

#1585
20060108284
2006-05-25

Carbon filtration process and apparatus for removing PCB's and other compounds from wastewater

#1586
20060108267
2006-05-25

Single-use long-life faucet-mounted water filtration devices

#1587
20060102562
2006-05-18

Method for oxyanion removal from ground water

#1588
20060102543
2006-05-18

Storm sewer insert for filtering and treating stormwater

#1589
20060102535
2006-05-18

Method of sludge recycling

#1590
20060096927
2006-05-11

Water pollution prevention and remediation apparatus

#1591
20060096926
2006-05-11

Method for mercury capture from fluid streams

#1592
20060091080
2006-05-04

Water pollution prevention and remediation apparatus

#1593
20060091079
2006-05-04

Methods of preparing a surface-activated titanium oxide product and of using same in water treatment processes

#1594
20060091078
2006-05-04

Methods of preparing a surface-activated titanium oxide product and of using same in water treatment processes

#1595
20060086668
2006-04-27

Method for reducing fluoride ion content in calcium chloride

#1596
20060083791
2006-04-20

Rare earth metal compounds methods of making, and methods of using the same

#1597
20060081537
2006-04-20

Method and system for the treatment of liquid effluents containing pollutants in a suspension

#1598
20060043026
2006-03-02

Method and apparatus for fluid purification

#1599
20060043024
2006-03-02

Multi-stage Carbon Block Filters

#1600
20060037914
2006-02-23

Wastewater treatment system by superconducting magnetic separation

#1601
20060034669
2006-02-16

Aboveground Modular, Permeable Reactive Barrier System for Rainfall Runoff Treatment

#1602
20060032807
2006-02-16

Clarification and sorptive-filtration system for the capture of constituents and particulate matter in liquids and gases

#1603
20060032804
2006-02-16

Compositions, devices, and methods for use in environment remediation

#1604
20060030476
2006-02-09

High capacity regenerable sorbent for removing arsenic and other toxic ions from drinking water

#1605
20060027508
2006-02-09

Method for manufacturing a module for treating a fluid

#1606
20060027506
2006-02-09

Water treatment system, apparatus and method

#1607
20060027497
2006-02-09

Method of sludge recycling

#1608
20060021946
2006-02-02

Method and material for water treatment

#1609
20060021943
2006-02-02

Urban runoff water treatment methods and systems

#1610
20060021928
2006-02-02

Efficient Water Filters

#1611
20060021927
2006-02-02

Apparatus for the preparation of arsenic free water

#1612
20060019820
2006-01-26

Anion absorbent and production method thereof, and water treatment method

#1613
20060016757
2006-01-26

Method for adsorption and reduction of hexavalent chromium by using ferrous-saponite

#1614
20060011525
2006-01-19

Water treatment for an aircraft

#1615
20060003018
2006-01-05

Rare earth metal compositions for treating hyperphosphatemia and related methods

#1616
20060002837
2006-01-05

Processes for making rare earth metal oxycarbonates

#1617
20060000785
2006-01-05

Reactive filtration

#1618
20050288181
2005-12-29

High capacity adsorption media and method of producing

#1619
20050284804
2005-12-29

Fountain solution recycling system for commercial printers

#1620
20050279712
2005-12-22

Agropolymer material for use in water purification and a method of producing the same

#1621
20050279709
2005-12-22

Process for treating storm water

#1622
20050279696
2005-12-22

Water filter materials and water filters containing a mixture of microporous and mesoporous carbon particles

#1623
20050279691
2005-12-22

Fountain solution recycling system for commercial printers

#1624
20050279688
2005-12-22

Super oxygenated electrolised ion water generation system

#1625
20050279687
2005-12-22

Pressurized gas-water mixing device

#1626
20050274675
2005-12-15

Portable purifier for potable liquids

#1627
20050263459
2005-12-01

Flow-through fluidized filter for water treatment

#1628
20050258102
2005-11-24

Method for removal and destruction of ammonia from an aqueous medium

#1629
20050252863
2005-11-17

Foams for removing pollutants and/or heavy metals from flowable media

#1630
20050252860
2005-11-17

Fountain solution recycling system for commercial printers

#1631
20050252842
2005-11-17

Pool filter with a pre-filtering unit

#1632
20050247636
2005-11-10

Method of using stable adsorber granules to remove pollutants from flowable media

#1633
20050247635
2005-11-10

Adsorbents for removing heavy metal cations and methods for producing and using these adsorbents

#1634
20050247634
2005-11-10

Water treatment system

#1635
20050247628
2005-11-10

Devices for removing phosphate from biological fluids

#1636
20050247609
2005-11-10

Fluid treatment system

#1637
20050242019
2005-11-03

Fountain solution recycling system for commercial printers

#1638
20050238561
2005-10-27

Process for the production of highly organized crystals by means of Sol-Gel methods

#1639
20050237766
2005-10-27

LED-tube hybrid lighting arrangement

#1640
20050236335
2005-10-27

Method and apparatus for removing contaminants from water

#1641
20050236333
2005-10-27

Dynamic up-flow zeolite system and method

#1642
20050236315
2005-10-27

Compositions, devices, and methods for use in environmental remediation

#1643
20050211635
2005-09-29

Anti-microbial media and methods for making and utilizing the same

#1644
20050211633
2005-09-29

Method and apparatus for treating pig manure

#1645
20050205495
2005-09-22

Method for removal of arsenic from water

#1646
20050204867
2005-09-22

Mercury adsorbent composition, process of making same and method of separating mercury from fluids

#1647
20050199558
2005-09-15

Dual porosity filter

#1648
20050194320
2005-09-08

Process for reduction of inorganic contaminants from waste streams

#1649
20050189294
2005-09-01

Magnetic process for removing heavy metals from water employing magnetites

#1650
20050181931
2005-08-18

Remover for heavy metals contained in water

#1651
20050173349
2005-08-11

Metal ion extraction materials and processes using same

#1652
20050173347
2005-08-11

Removal of fluorinated surfactants from waste water

#1653
20050173320
2005-08-11

Water filter assembly

#1654
20050167358
2005-08-04

Carbon Block Filters

#1655
20050161407
2005-07-28

Compositions, devices, and methods for use in environmental remediation

#1656
20050161403
2005-07-28

Apparatus and method for water treatment by adsorption

#1657
20050161333
2005-07-28

Device for treating water

#1658
20050156136
2005-07-21

Hybrid anion exchanger for selective removal of contaminating ligands from fluids and method of manufacture thereof

#1659
20050155935
2005-07-21

Liquid filtration device

#1660
20050155934
2005-07-21

Method for removing contaminants from fluid streams

#1661
20050150836
2005-07-14

Regeneration of chemically treated zeolite

#1662
20050150835
2005-07-14

Adsorbents for removing heavy metals

#1663
20050145554
2005-07-07

Multiple flow sink counter-top water sprayer and filter system

#1664
20050139550
2005-06-30

Oil spill recovery method using surface-treated iron powder

#1665
20050133455
2005-06-23

Process for removing arsenic from drinking water

#1666
20050127004
2005-06-16

Filter system for removing contaminants from water and method of use

#1667
20050126975
2005-06-16

Fluid purifier having magnetic field generation

#1668
20050126974
2005-06-16

Water purifier having magnetic field generation

#1669
20050115469
2005-06-02

Nano diatomite and zeolite ceramic crystal powder

#1670
20050109700
2005-05-26

pH adjuster-based system for treating liquids

#1671
20050103721
2005-05-19

Reduced pressure water filtration system

#1672
20050098506
2005-05-12

Water purification cartridge

#1673
20050098503
2005-05-12

Lignocellulose-based anion-adsorbing medium (LAM) and process for making and using same for the selective removal of phosphate and arsenic anionic contaminants from aqueous solutions

#1674
20050093189
2005-05-05

Adsorbents for removing heavy metals and methods for producing and using the same

#1675
20050092687
2005-05-05

Method for removing contaminants from water using ruthenium based contaminant sorbents and oxidizers

#1676
20050087495
2005-04-28

Adsorption system

#1677
20050082164
2005-04-21

Water treatment apparatus ensuring uniform quality of treated water

#1678
20050079114
2005-04-14

Selenium removal method

#1679
20050077246
2005-04-14

Treatment of liquid using porous polymer containment member

#1680
20050077244
2005-04-14

Method and composition for control of microbial contamination in drinking water produced by condensation

#1681
20050072729
2005-04-07

Water purification cartridge

#1682
20050067340
2005-03-31

Filter module

#1683
20050061747
2005-03-24

Flow-through fluidized filter tubes for water treatment

#1684
20050059549
2005-03-17

Method for removing heavy metals using an adsorbent

#1685
20050058886
2005-03-17

Electrochemical apparatus with retractable electrode

#1686
20050051493
2005-03-10

Material and method for water treatment

#1687
20050045549
2005-03-03

Filter assembly for sprayers

#1688
20050040363
2005-02-24

Coolant treatment formulation

#1689
20050039860
2005-02-24

Oil/water separation system

#1690
20050029194
2005-02-10

Method for removal of guanidine compound from aqueous media

#1691
20050023223
2005-02-03

Composite filter and method and apparatus for producing high purity water using the composite filter

#1692
20050023211
2005-02-03

Composite filter medium and fluid filters containing same

#1693
20050011743
2005-01-20

Installation used to obtain salt-free sea water at a low temperature with continuous operation and enthalpy recovery

#1694
20050006306
2005-01-13

Compositions for removing halogenated hydrocarbons from contaminated environments

#1695
20050006294
2005-01-13

Fountain solution recycling system for commercial printers

#1696
20050000915
2005-01-06

In situ water treatment

#1697
19271627
2026-02-10

Calcium metaborate/lead tetroxide/magnesium borate/carbon nanocomposite and method of preparation

#1698
19266138
2026-02-24

Removal of water pollutant using calcium metavanadate/calcium silicate/graphite-phase carbon nitride (CaVO/CaSiO/g-CN) nanocomposite

#1699
19262982
2025-11-25

Calcium iron oxide/magnesium oxide/calcium oxide/carbon nanocomposite material

#1700
19256982
2026-03-10

Copper hydroxide nitrate/calcium silicate/graphitic carbon nitride nanocomposite material based absorbent for wastewater treatment

#1701
19250482
2025-12-02

Particulate crystalline nanocomposite and adsorbent

#1702
19250391
2025-12-09

Particulate crystalline nanocomposite as a sorbent for wastewater treatment

#1703
19247547
2025-10-14

Method for separating nonpolar hydrocarbon from water

#1704
19241332
2025-12-09

Method of making a filter with ground animal bone granules and filtering therewith

#1705
19236767
2025-11-25

Multicomponent nanocomposite material

#1706
19216531
2025-11-04

Nanocomposite for wastewater treatment

#1707
19213204
2025-10-28

Nanocomposite for the immobilization or degradation of pollutants

#1708
19212176
2025-09-23

Particulate nanocomposite material

#1709
19210575
2026-03-31

Nanocomposite for wastewater treatment

#1710
19176166
2025-10-14

Targeted in-situ ecological remediation apparatus

#1711
19077093
2025-07-15

Water decontamination adsorbent and method of making

#1712
19073425
2025-07-08

Nanocomposite for water decontamination

#1713
19072950
2025-10-28

Nanocomposite material fabrication

#1714
19072855
2025-10-28

Multiphase structured nanocomposite

#1715
19072395
2025-12-30

Nanocomposite for water decontamination

#1716
19071555
2025-07-08

Water decontamination using nanocomposite

#1717
19067005
2025-07-15

Fabrication of CaCoO/MgO nanocomposite materials using pechini sol-gel method

#1718
19062203
2025-11-25

Water decontamination via CN@MoO/MgAlOnanocomposite

#1719
19048586
2025-05-27

Nanocomposite for purification of contaminated water

#1720
19044755
2025-10-28

Fabrication of CaB2O4/Co3(BO3)2/PbO2/Co3O4 nanocomposite material using Pechini sol-gel method

#1721
19044142
2025-10-21

Fabrication of SiO/MnOSi/PbSiO nanocomposites using sol-gel method

#1722
19039812
2025-06-17

Method for purifying polluted water

#1723
19016011
2025-12-16

Cobalt oxide and nickel oxide doped magnesium aluminum oxide (CoO—NiO@MgAlO) nanocomposite for dye removal from water

#1724
18966274
2025-04-15

Geopolymer composite for water decontamination

#1725
18954346
2025-04-15

Metal oxide-based nanocomposite material for water decontamination

#1726
18934939
2025-03-04

Sulfer-doped silver tungstate (AG2WO4) nanoparticles for water decontamination

#1727
18934454
2025-07-08

Water harvester

#1728
18904871
2025-12-09

Photocatalytic degradation and removal of imidacloprid insecticide using hydrophilic magnetic covalent organic frameworks (COFs)

#1729
18775198
2025-05-20

Field-deployable antimicrobial product assemblies for air and water purification and methods of fabrication of the same

#1730
18668672
2024-10-15

Water restoration system

#1731
18612504
2025-01-14

Imidazolium ionic liquids made using cardanol extracted from cashew nutshell oil to enhance crude oil recovery in oilfields

#1732
18529402
2024-04-02

Synthesis of activated carbon using palm leaves and potassium permanganate

#1733
18410499
2024-07-30

Preparation method and application of cellulose/lignin/clay composite aerogel for highly efficient adsorption of antibiotics

#1734
18380763
2024-08-27

Synthesis of amino-rich mesoporous silica nanoparticles for removal of heavy metal and uranium cations

#1735
18212034
2024-04-30

Imidazolium ionic liquids made using cardanol extracted from cashew nutshell oil to enhance crude oil recovery in oilfields

#1736
18211747
2024-01-16

Preparing magnetite and akaganéite nanoparticles from steel slag as a raw material for wastewater treatment

#1737
17987915
2023-08-08

Modified nanoclay for heavy metal and salt removal from water

#1738
17847346
2022-12-13

Natural zeolite block for improving water quality and method for manufacturing same

#1739
17730341
2022-10-25

Ground water contamination remediation using a man-made surface water feature

#1740
17709551
2025-05-13

Modular porous swale

#1741
17505516
2025-09-09

System and method for removal of PFAS and other emerging contaminant micro-constituents from landfill leachate and other impacted liquids

#1742
17208458
2021-11-23

Water treatment system with enclosed reactor and pulsed electromagnetic wave generator

#1743
17200974
2022-05-17

Recylable multifunctional composites for metal ion removal from water

#1744
17117244
2022-05-17

Modular porous swale

#1745
16999115
2020-12-29

Luminescent nanocomposite for ultrasensitive detection of mercury

#1746
16599314
2020-06-23

Coated porous substrates for oil and gas or chemical processing wastewater treatment

#1747
16548457
2020-03-10

Apparatus and method to extract purified water from saline and other fluids

#1748
16250560
2021-11-02

Synthesis and characterization of MoOnanoparticles and their ability to decontaminate water

#1749
16167507
2020-02-25

Synthesis of biocomposite alginate-chitosan-magnetite nanoparticle beads for removal of organic persistent contaminants from water systems

#1750
16150002
2018-12-25

Fixed bed method for disinfecting fluids

#1751
16137472
2019-04-02

Magnetic polymer nanocomposite for removal of divalent heavy metal ions from water

#1752
16053573
2019-09-17

Polypropylene, polyester, newspaper print, and vermiculite sorbent

#1753
15938228
2018-08-28

Process for using phytochemicals and sugar acids to create one or more engineered media for use in a water purification filter

#1754
15793613
2023-12-26

Double charge composite materials for contaminant removal and methods of making the same

#1755
15635011
2020-06-09

Ammonia capture and recovery system and method for removing ammonia from a wastewater stream

#1756
15493130
2019-12-10

System, method and bio media for stormwater treatment

#1757
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