Patents Examined by Robert J. Popovics
  • Patent number: 11975275
    Abstract: A filtering apparatus for a fluid intake of a nuclear power generation facility comprise primary and secondary frames. The primary frame defines an enclosed volume having least one inlet opening, and at least one outlet opening in fluid communication with the fluid intake. A primary filter is supported on the primary frame and covers the inlet opening such that fluid passes into the enclosed volume through the primary filter. The secondary frame is located within the volume enclosed by the primary frame. A secondary filter is supported on the secondary frame and defines an enclosed flow passage in communication with the outlet opening, such that fluid passes into the at least one outlet opening through the secondary filter and the enclosed flow passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: CANDU ENERGY INC.
    Inventors: Richard Dam, Francois Cussac, Jian Xu, Wei Yan Wang, Wing Fai Lam
  • Patent number: 11976770
    Abstract: A solids removal apparatus for glycol reclamation includes a first tubular, a second tubular, and a strainer. The first tubular includes an open end configured to receive a brine stream including solid material. The second tubular is connected to and protrudes from the first tubular. The second tubular is configured to discharge an outlet stream. The strainer is disposed within the second tubular. The strainer is configured to prevent at least a portion of the solid material from flowing through the strainer, such that the outlet stream discharging from the second tubular has a solids content that is less than a solids content of the brine stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil Company
    Inventors: Mohammad Abdullah Alghufaili, Saleh Saad Alqahtani, Byron John Bjorch Andersen
  • Patent number: 11974526
    Abstract: An irrigation recirculation system and methods of filtering and cleaning water within the irrigation recirculation system. The system includes an above the ground water source and a fluid flow conduit that conveys the water into a filter element within a basin. The filter element separates solids from the water by causing the water to change direction before continuing on a fluid flow path. The water is then stored and distributed by a self-cleaning storage system that convey the filtered water to sprinkler heads of the irrigation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Inventor: Kevin McClain
  • Patent number: 11976490
    Abstract: A skimmer assembly includes a housing, a base member, and a carriage. The housing includes a plurality of walls defining a chamber. The base member includes a first sidewall and a first hub. The first sidewall extends from an upper surface of the base member. The first hub extends from a lower surface of the base member. The lower surface is opposite the upper surface. The base member is configured to receive the housing such that the first sidewall at least partially surrounds the housing. The carriage includes a second sidewall and a second hub. The second sidewall extends from an upper surface of the carriage. The first hub extends from a lower surface of the carriage opposite the upper surface of the carriage. The first hub is configured to rotatably receive the second hub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Blue Square Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventor: Jeremy Owens
  • Patent number: 11969674
    Abstract: A liquid filtering bag comprises a liquid-permeable fabric and zipper. When the zipper is fully engaged, the fabric folds to form a liquid filtering bag suitable for filtering liquids. When the zipper is fully disengaged, the fabric unfolds to form a flat sheet suitable for thorough washing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Inventor: Todd Ewing
  • Patent number: 11931677
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a separation device to separate contaminants from contaminated water. It comprises a container to receive the contaminated water. The container further comprises a contaminated water inlet, a filter, a presser for compressing and/or dewatering contaminants separated from the contaminated water, and a contaminant outlet. The container further comprises a gas inlet for generating gas bubbles into the contaminated water to further separate contaminants from the contaminated water. The present disclosure relates to a use of such a separation device and a method of separating contaminants from contaminated water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Hydra Water AB
    Inventors: Andreas Riedel, Mattias Ahlstrand
  • Patent number: 11925880
    Abstract: A method for separating liquids is disclosed. A feed stream is passed into a separator. The feed stream comprising an organic compound, carbon dioxide, and oxides selected from the group consisting of sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, ozone and combinations thereof. A portion an organic-rich stream is separated from a portion of an inorganic-rich stream through separation by gravity. The organic-rich stream contains a portion of the organic compound and a first portion of the carbon dioxide. The inorganic-rich stream contains a portion of the oxides and a second portion of the carbon dioxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Sustainable Energy Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry Baxter, Chris Hoeger, Stephanie Burt, Kyler Stitt, Aaron Sayre, Skyler Chamberlain
  • Patent number: 11927002
    Abstract: A hair entrapment device for retaining loose hair entering a drainage well of a drain, the device comprising: an annular sleeve body having an upper open end and a lower open end respectively defining a top opening and a bottom opening; and a sidewall extending between the upper open end and the lower open end; a central hub; spokes extending between the central hub and portions of an inner surface of the sidewall, and defining spoke openings between the central hub, the spokes and the inner surface; a plurality of tines extending from the spokes towards the top opening; and wherein fluid flows via the top opening, the spoke openings and the bottom opening into the drain and loose hair is retained by the plurality of tines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Inventor: Kamran Yazdani
  • Patent number: 11920350
    Abstract: A drainage device is provided. The drainage device includes a drainage head having at least one head portion having an internal collection space and provided with at least one through recovery passage, and an attachment sleeve at least partially deformable. The attachment sleeve can be secured to the drainage head and capable of being inserted inside the flow pipe. The drainage device further includes a compression washer attached on the attachment sleeve and a central screw. The central screw can be movable in relation to the drainage head and threadably engaged with the compression washer to obtain, under the effect of a rotation of the central screw relative to the drainage head, an axial movement of the compression washer on the side of the drainage head and an outward radial deformation of the attachment sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Rikksen
    Inventor: M. Gérard Iftissen
  • Patent number: 11911719
    Abstract: Devices and methods for filtering, drying, and mechanically processing active pharmaceutical ingredients are generally described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: David Brancazio, Allan S. Myerson, Mohammad A. Azad, Gregory J. Hammersmith, Gerard Capellades Mendez, Clemence Neurohr, Kersten Rapp, Naomi Elizabeth Barbara Briggs
  • Patent number: 11912213
    Abstract: An apparatus for delivering wastewater from a recreational vehicle to a drain includes a housing having an outer wall and an inner wall generally perpendicular or slightly angled to the outer wall. The housing and the inner wall define an inlet chamber above the inner wall and a further chamber below the inner wall. The housing further includes an outlet downwardly extending from the inlet chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Thetford BV
    Inventors: Jacco Van Beek, Joop Van Leeuwen, Tijs Slezak, Wilco Wessels, Ruud Van Den Heijkant, Ronald Van Der Hoeven, Mark Mulders, Tom Kieboom, Didier Van Riel, Mitchell Van De Sande, Dineke Van Duijn
  • Patent number: 11912212
    Abstract: An additive sub-system for a wastewater management system of a vehicle including at least one holding tank and a toilet has a controller, at least one additive dispenser and a pump. The at least one additive dispenser is in fluid communication with the at least one holding tank or the toilet. The pump is associated with each additive dispenser of the at least one additive dispensers. Each pump is controlled by the controller to dispense an additive from the at least one additive dispenser to the at least one holding tank or the toilet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Thetford BV
    Inventors: Jacco Van Beek, Joop Van Leeuwen, Tijs Slezak, Wilco Wessels, Ruud Van Den Heijkant, Ronald Van Der Hoeven, Mark Mulders, Tom Kieboom, Didier Van Riel, Mitchell Van De Sande, Dineke Van Duijn
  • Patent number: 11904816
    Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid recovery system for a motor vehicle and to a vehicle including such a recovery system that that includes at least one liquid intake that communicates with a tank and is referred to as the first tank, which is designed to store liquid from the liquid intake and where the liquid intake is arrangeably designed below the vehicle's beltline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: VALEO SYSTEMES D'ESSUYAGE
    Inventors: Laurent Andre-Masse, Philippe Carraro, Julien Carrion, Pierre-Francois Duprat, Jean-Francois Rousseau, Grégory Villemin
  • Patent number: 11896989
    Abstract: A self-cleaning filter apparatus includes a filter unit and a plunger unit. The filter unit includes a screen device; and a filter unit housing that houses the screen device. The plunger unit includes a rod end housing coupled to the filter unit housing; a plunger rod with a first plunger rod end positioned within the rod end housing and a second plunger rod end within the filter unit housing; and a plunger assembly secured to the second plunger rod end. During a first filter cleaning event segment, the plunger rod is configured to translate between a nominal position in which the plunger assembly is proximate the first screen device end and a cleaning position in which the plunger assembly is proximate the second screen device end. The plunger rod is configured to dislodge, at least in part, debris from within the screen device during at least the first filter cleaning event segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Bran Ferren, Donald Lariviere, James Hamilton
  • Patent number: 11897786
    Abstract: The invention disclosed herein includes apparatus and a method for enhancing the evaporation rate of leachate from leachate evaporator ponds. The HIAP apparatus and method promotes enhances evaporation by providing heat from high powered industrial heat lamps that direct heated air and heat energy across the air/leachate liquid interface of the evaporator pond surface to increase the evaporation rate of leachate from the evaporator pond.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Custom Environmental Consulting LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey R. Palutis
  • Patent number: 11898529
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an inlet screen adapted to be arranged at the water inlet (8) of a hydropower plant and comprises a plurality of elongated bars (20), said bars (20) being separated by a distance holding means, each elongated bar (20) having in its elongation a proximal portion and a distal portion, and an upstream region and a downstream region, said upstream and downstream regions being at an angle in relation to said proximal and distal portions, at least one of said bars (20) defining a space (36; 36a) extending along at least a portion of the elongation of said bar (20), said bar (20) being provided with an electric heating means (31).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Inventor: Johan Arnt Fasseland
  • Patent number: 11883771
    Abstract: A pool filter system includes a filter housing with an open interior. A pleated filter container in the open interior of the filter housing has a pleated filter side wall and divides the interior of the filter housing into an pleated filter compartment and an particulate filter compartment surrounding the pleated filter side wall. The pleated filter side wall has a plurality of pleated filter container openings. A particulate filter medium is within the particulate filter compartment, and a pleated filter is within the open interior of the pleated filter compartment. A water inlet communicates with the particulate filter compartment, and a water outlet communicates with the pleated filter compartment. The pleated filter container openings in the pleated filter container side wall have a dimension that is less than the diameter of the particulate filter medium. A backwash assembly and a method of filtering pool water is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Inventors: Mark Henderson, Antonio M. Pacheco
  • Patent number: 11877573
    Abstract: An apparatus for controlling ingress and egress of biologically transmitting insect species to standing water disposed within a stormwater treatment and water storage system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Inventor: Denis Friezner
  • Patent number: 11872507
    Abstract: A filter candle (1) in a backflush filter housing (2) has a cylindrical filter wall (3) and includes an internal hollow flushing element (8) divided into a flushing section (9) having a flushing port (10) for backflushing and a turbine section (11) for rotation of the flushing element. The flushing section tapers from a first end to a second end. The turbine section tapers from a first end to a second end and has turbine blades arranged on the outside. The first end of the flushing section is connected to the first end of the turbine section at a transition position (21). An outside of the flushing element forms a cylindrical restriction at the transition position so that the part of the cylindrical filter wall of the filter candle extending at the turbine section may be backflushed by means of fluid also driving the turbine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: BOLLFILTER NORDIC APS
    Inventors: Robert Jellinggaard, Sigurd Ildvedsen
  • Patent number: 11872576
    Abstract: A nozzle for a filter cleaning system has a stub portion having an inlet opening and an outlet opening, and a splitter portion positioned downstream of the stub portion. The splitter portion has deflector surfaces arranged to direct the airflow exiting the stub portion outlet in 3 or more different/separate airstreams each of which airstreams are directed inclined axially outwardly from the axial direction of the airflow exiting the stub portion outlet opening. The various parameters of the splitter nozzle portion can be tailored to provide required jet shape and entrainment characteristics. A beneficial feature of the nozzle designs is that jet entrainment and recombination of flows can be specified for different shaped filters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Altair (UK) Limited
    Inventors: Kate Taylor, Alastair Lee