Patents by Inventor Anthony J. Prisco, Jr.

Anthony J. Prisco, Jr. has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8273162
    Abstract: The objective of the unit 10 is mainly to adsorb Hydrogen Sulfide gas (also known as H2S) and other gases including but not limited to Carbon Dioxide 26 from plumbing, sewer, and wastewater management system vents 21 thereby removing the odor and or greenhouse gasses associated with the air stream/gas 26. The unique “T” housing 12 shaped design, along with the unique perforated disc containment system 14 holds the filtration media 16 in the horizontal portion 120 of the “T” housing 12. configuration allows fresh air circulation 28 to blend with the odorous gasses 26 passing through the filtration media 16 within the containment chamber and reduces their concentration (PPM) thereby increasing the life of the unit 10. Having the inlet to the filtration media at the base of the vertical portion of the “T” 120 and two outlets at the distal ends 119 of equal or greater size and diameter as each other or as the inlet, also reduces Pressure drop across the media 16.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Inventors: Louis John Pagano, Mark Steven Russo, Anthony J. Prisco, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20100170836
    Abstract: The objective of the unit 10 is mainly to adsorb Hydrogen Sulfide gas (also known as H2S) and other gases including but not limited to Carbon Dioxide 26 from plumbing, sewer, and wastewater management system vents 21 thereby removing the odor and or greenhouse gasses associated with the air stream/gas 26. The unique “T” 12 shape design along with the unique disc containment system 14 holds the filtration media 16 in the horizontal portion of the “T” 12a. configuration allows fresh air 28 to blend with the odorous gasses 26 passing through the filter media 16 within the containment chamber and reduces their concentration (PPM) thereby increasing the life of the unit 10. Having the inlet to the filtration media at the base of the vertical portion of the “T” 12a and two outlets of equal size diameter or greater also reduces Pressure drop across the media 16. The disc containment system 14 eliminates the need for a Media bag or cartridge reducing maintenance costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2009
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Inventors: Louis John Pagano, Mark Steven Russo, Anthony J. Prisco, JR.
  • Publication number: 20100101986
    Abstract: The objective of the unit 10 is mainly to adsorb Hydrogen Sulfide gas (also known as H2S) and other gases including but not limited to Carbon Dioxide 26 from plumbing, sewer, and wastewater management system vents 21 thereby removing the odor and or greenhouse gasses associated with the air stream/gas 26. The unique “T” housing 12 shaped design, along with the unique perforated disc containment system 14 holds the filtration media 16 in the horizontal portion 120 of the “T” housing 12. configuration allows fresh air circulation 28 to blend with the odorous gasses 26 passing through the filtration media 16 within the containment chamber and reduces their concentration (PPM) thereby increasing the life of the unit 10. Having the inlet to the filtration media at the base of the vertical portion of the “T” 120 and two outlets at the distal ends 119 of equal or greater size and diameter as each other or as the inlet, also reduces Pressure drop across the media 16.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventors: Louis John Pagano, Mark Steven Russo, Anthony J. Prisco, JR.
  • Patent number: 5025523
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for remotely decontaminating, cleaning, scrubbing or polishing the surface of a nuclear reactor cavity wall. The apparatus includes brushes for scrubbing the surface and a drive mechanism for rotating the brushes. The drive mechanism may be a gear drive, a chain and sprocket drive, or a belt and pulley drive. Connected to the brushes and enclosing the drive mechanism is an sealable enclosure. A drive axle extends from the drive mechanism to a motor which is disposed in a housing connected to and located proximate the enclosure. The motor is capable of rotating the drive axle which in turn operates the drive mechanism for rotating the brushes. A fluid dispenser is also provided for dispensing a cleaning agent against the surface to enhance the cleaning ability of the brushes. A container is attached to the housing for receiving ballast therein so that the brushes may exert a bearing pressure against the surface of the wall for suitably scrubbing the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1991
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp.
    Inventors: Donald E. Zappa, Anthony J. Prisco, Jr., Matthew A. Kirchner
  • Patent number: 4969926
    Abstract: Both an apparatus and method for water washing garments and removing radioactive contaminates therefrom without the generation of liquid effluents is disclosed herein. The apparatus comprises a washing machine unit having a wash water inlet, a rinse water inlet and an outlet conduit, and a hydraulically closed wash water system. The was water system in turn includes a reservoir of filtered and demineralized water connected to the wash water inlet, a particulate filter unit connected to the outlet conduit for removing particulate impurities from the wash water discharged through the conduit, and a water polisher connected between the particulate filtration unit and the reservoir for supplying the reservoir with filtered and demineralized and chemically purified water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 13, 1990
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp.
    Inventors: Bruce R. Sewter, Thomas A. Jarvis, Sr., Matthew A. Kirchner, Anthony J. Prisco, Jr., Arthur M. Bonneau, Keith E. Trendler, William E. Briggs, Larry E. Godfrey
  • Patent number: 4917807
    Abstract: A method for cleaning a solvent which may conatin hazardous particulate material which comprises liquid and vapor portions which are being recirculated in a closed system. Suspended particulate material is filtered out of the liquid. Dissolved particulate material is removed by distilling the liquid. The vapor is condensed and combined with the clean liquid. A portion of the vapor is recirculated. The solvent may be cleaned and recirculated continuously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 17, 1990
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Prisco, Jr., Bruce R. Sewter, William E. Briggs, Gary L. Archer
  • Patent number: 4909050
    Abstract: Both an apparatus and method for water washing garments and removing radioactive contaminates therefrom without the generation of liquid effluents is disclosed herein. The apparatus comprises a washing machine unit having a wash water inlet, a rinse water inlet and an outlet conduit, and a hydraulically closed wash water system. The wash water system in turn includes a reservoir of filtered and demineralized water connected to the wash water inlet, a particulate filter unit connected to the outlet conduit for removing particulate impurities from the wash water discharged through the conduit, and a water polisher connected between the particulate filtration unit and the reservoir for supplying the reservoir with filtered and demineralized and chemically purified water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 20, 1990
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp.
    Inventors: Bruce R. Sewter, Thomas A. Jarvis, Sr., Matthew A. Kirchner, Anthony J. Prisco, Jr., Arthur M. Bonneau, Keith E. Trendler, William E. Briggs, Larry E. Godfrey
  • Patent number: 4770197
    Abstract: A method for cleaning a solvent which may contain hazardous particulate material which comprises liquid and vapor portions which are being recirculated in a closed system. Suspended particulate material is filtered out of the liquid. Dissolved particulate material is removed by distilling the liquid. The vapor is condensed and combined with the clean liquid. A portion of the vapor is recirculated. The solvent may be cleaned and recirculated continuously.An apparatus for cleaning a solvent which comprises liquid and vapor portions which are being recirculated in a closed system. The apparatus comprises a cleaning chamber in which solvent may be used to remove hazardous particulate material from an article. Filters remove suspended particulate material from the liquid. A still removes dissolved particulate material. The clean liquid solvent is conveyed by a conduit to a holding chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1988
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Prisco, Jr., Bruce R. Sewter, William E. Briggs, Gary L. Archer