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Richard C. Gurtowski

Examiner (ID: 7256, Phone: (571)272-3189 , Office: P/1778 )

Most Active Art Unit
1778
Art Unit(s)
1773, 1778
Total Applications
864
Issued Applications
559
Pending Applications
106
Abandoned Applications
222

Applications

Application numberTitle of the applicationFiling DateStatus
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19/383009
ACTIVATED CARBON COMPOSITE AND METHOD OF REMOVING CONTAMINANT Nov 6, 2025 Pending
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19/242957
System and method for softening high-salinity water via self-induced calcium bicarbonate crystallization in fluidized bed Jun 17, 2025 Issued
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19/239827
Control method for delaying nanofiltration membrane aluminum fouling of water treatment system Jun 15, 2025 Issued
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19/174448
Dual method and system for the low-cost elimination of suspended particles from a body of water to maintain water quality suitable for direct contact recreational activities Apr 8, 2025 Issued
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18/975274
Remote-operated flushing system Dec 9, 2024 Issued
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18/936661
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DESALINATION OF LIQUIDS Nov 3, 2024 Pending
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19/107446
FLUID FILTRATION DEVICE Aug 29, 2024 Pending
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18/819731
Automated skimmer system Aug 28, 2024 Issued
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18/770467
Chromatography column and method of assembling the same Jul 10, 2024 Issued
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18/675825
Water Conditioning System and Method May 27, 2024 Pending
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18/672395
Hollow fiber nanofiltration membrane system and control method thereof May 22, 2024 Issued
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18/661582
Intelligent Adjustment of Computing Device Operations May 10, 2024 Pending
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18/652446
Prevention of silica fouling in geothermal brine Apr 30, 2024 Issued
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18/648525
Medicament preparation and treatment devices, methods, and systems Apr 28, 2024 Issued
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18/648670
FILTER SYSTEM COMPRISING FILTER HOUSING, REPLACEABLE FILTER ELEMENT, AND RESONATOR STRUCTURE Apr 28, 2024 Pending
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18/625754
System and method for producing alkaline water having pH stability and increased mineral content Apr 2, 2024 Issued
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18/620884
In-situ acid neutralization and carbon mineralization Mar 27, 2024 Issued
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18/619328
POND WATER PUMP Mar 27, 2024 Pending
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18/594839
WATER EXCHANGE BASE STATION, INTELLIGENT CLEANING MACHINE AND INTELLIGENT CLEANING MACHINE WATER EXCHANGE SYSTEM Mar 3, 2024 Pending
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18/590426
Dual method and system for the low-cost elimination of suspended particles from a body of water to maintain water quality suitable for direct contact recreational activities Feb 27, 2024 Issued
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