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Raleigh, NC, United States of America

Thomas F D'Muhala

This inventor holds 14 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application. Top assignees: Corpex Technologies, Inc., Nuclear Technology Corporation, Other. Active years: 1986-1998.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Thomas F D'Muhala. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/thomas-f-d-muhala

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 14 

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.4

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 117(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Lebanon, CT (US) (1986 - 1988)
  • Raleigh, NC (US) (1996 - 1998)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal9 out of 10 
 
Corpex Technologies, Inc.
 patents
silverMedal3 out of 3 
 
Nuclear Technology Corporation
 patents
bronzeMedal2 out of 834,513 
Other
 patents

Years Active: 1986-1998

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14 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 5817187 - Composition for grease removal (1998-10-06),
2. 5817186 - Cleaning composition for metal objects (1998-10-06),
3. 5814204 - Electrolytic decontamination processes (1998-09-29),
4. 5776330 - Electrolytic decontamination methods and apparatus (1998-07-07),
5. 5772012 - Flexible decontamination apparatus (1998-06-30),
6. 5762719 - Terpene based cleaning composition (1998-06-09),
7. 5678232 - Lead decontamination method (1997-10-14),
8. 5663135 - Terpene-based cleaning composition (1997-09-02),
9. 5591270 - Lead oxide removal method (1997-01-07),
10. 5489735 - Decontamination composition for removing norms and method utilizing the (1996-02-06),
11. 4775491 - Hydrazides of amino-polyacetic acids as chelants (1988-10-04),
12. 4726907 - Hydrazides of amino-polyacetic acids as chelants (1988-02-23),
13. 4708805 - Barium sulfate removal and anti-deposition compositions and process of (1987-11-24),
14. 4609757 - Hydrazides of amino-polyacetic acids as chelants (1986-09-02),

Title: Thomas F D'Muhala: Innovator in Cleaning Compositions

Introduction

Thomas F D'Muhala is a notable inventor based in Raleigh, NC (US), recognized for his contributions to the field of cleaning compositions. With a total of 14 patents to his name, D'Muhala has developed innovative solutions that address the challenges of cleaning and decontaminating metal surfaces.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, D'Muhala has created a cleaning composition for metal objects. This composition includes a method for decontaminating surfaces using a mixture that comprises 30 to 70 percent by weight of a terpene-based component, 1 to 15 percent by weight of an amine, 1 to 20 percent by weight of a surfactant, and 5 to 50 percent by weight of an alpha olefin sulfonate or alkoxy sulfate. Additionally, he has developed a composition for grease removal, which consists of 30 to 70 percent by weight of a terpene-based component, 5 to 40 percent by weight of a C4-C10 ester of lactic acid or its derivatives, and 1 to 20 percent by weight of a surfactant.

Career Highlights

D'Muhala has worked with several companies throughout his career, including Corpex Technologies, Inc. and Nuclear Technology Corporation. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his expertise in developing effective cleaning solutions.

Collaborations

Some of his notable coworkers include Thomas C Zietlow and Robert C Ward, who have collaborated with him on various projects.

Conclusion

Thomas F D'Muhala's innovative work in cleaning compositions has made a significant impact in the industry. His patents reflect a commitment to developing effective solutions for metal surface cleaning and decontamination.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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