Patents by Inventor Benjamin Clegg

Benjamin Clegg 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: 11507859
    Abstract: In an example, a computer-implemented method to structure an analytical workflow that improves reasoning based on a problem context and demonstrated abilities of each individual user may include displaying a reasoning problem to an analyst. The method may include receiving input from the analyst to identify a reasoning problem type of the reasoning problem. providing a recommended analytic approach for the reasoning problem type to the analyst. The method may include assisting the analyst in analyzing and evaluating one or more information sources relevant to the reasoning problem. The method may include guiding the analyst through a structured technique (ST) to support reasoning of the analyst in formulation of a solution to the reasoning problem. The method may include generating a report that includes the analyst's solution to the reasoning problem based on input from the analyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignees: COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION, Syracuse University, The Arizona Board of Regent on Behalf of the University of Arizona
    Inventors: Jennifer Stromer-Galley, Brian McKernan, Patricia Rossini, Carsten Oesterlund, Lael Jeremy Schooler, James Eric Folkestad, Benjamin Clegg, Rosa Mikeal Martey, Kate Marian Kenski, Roc Aron Myers, Sarah M. Taylor
  • Patent number: 11344820
    Abstract: A system and method for concentrating wastewater with a heated gas is disclosed wherein a heated gas directed into a first wastewater heating chamber at a first velocity and a first wastewater stream is directed into the first wastewater heating chamber. A second wastewater heating chamber coupled to the first wastewater heating chamber and in fluid communication with the first wastewater heating chamber is disclosed. The wastewater streams and heated gas are propagated to optimize the water drop size within the heating chambers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Purestream Services, LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin Clegg, Neil Richardson, Ryan Mawson, Brian Busath
  • Patent number: 11338218
    Abstract: A system for concentrating wastewater with a heated gas is disclosed wherein a heated gas directed into a wastewater heating chamber having a cooling assembly for minimizing scale buildup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Purestream Services, LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin Clegg, Neil Richardson, Ryan Mawson, Brian Busath
  • Publication number: 20210187410
    Abstract: A system for concentrating wastewater with a heated gas is disclosed wherein a heated gas directed into a wastewater heating chamber having a cooling assembly for minimizing scale buildup.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2021
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Benjamin Clegg, Neil Richardson, Ryan Mawson, Brian Busath
  • Publication number: 20210187411
    Abstract: A system and method for concentrating wastewater with a heated gas is disclosed wherein a heated gas directed into a first wastewater heating chamber at a first velocity and a first wastewater stream is directed into the first wastewater heating chamber. A second wastewater heating chamber coupled to the first wastewater heating chamber and in fluid communication with the first wastewater heating chamber is disclosed. The wastewater streams and heated gas are propagated to optimize the water drop size within the heating chambers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2021
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Benjamin Clegg, Neil Richardson, Ryan Mawson, Brian Busath
  • Patent number: 10974161
    Abstract: A system for concentrating wastewater with a heated gas is disclosed wherein a heated gas is directed into a first wastewater heating chamber at a first velocity and a first wastewater stream is directed into the first wastewater heating chamber. A second wastewater heating chamber is coupled to the first wastewater heating chamber and in fluid communication with the first wastewater heating chamber. A second wastewater stream is directed into the second wastewater heating chamber at a velocity that is greater than the velocity of the heated gas directed into the first wastewater heating chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Purestream Services, LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin Clegg, Neil Richardson, Ryan Mawson, Brian Busath
  • Publication number: 20200218996
    Abstract: In an example, a computer-implemented method to structure an analytical workflow that improves reasoning based on a problem context and demonstrated abilities of each individual user may include displaying a reasoning problem to an analyst. The method may include receiving input from the analyst to identify a reasoning problem type of the reasoning problem. providing a recommended analytic approach for the reasoning problem type to the analyst. The method may include assisting the analyst in analyzing and evaluating one or more information sources relevant to the reasoning problem. The method may include guiding the analyst through a structured technique (ST) to support reasoning of the analyst in formulation of a solution to the reasoning problem. The method may include generating a report that includes the analyst's solution to the reasoning problem based on input from the analyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Jennifer Stromer-Galley, Brian McKernan, Patricia Rossini, Carsten Oesterlund, Lael Jeremy Schooler, James Eric Folkestad, Benjamin Clegg, Rosa Mikeal Martey, Kate Marian Kenski, Roc Aron Myers, Sarah M. Taylor
  • Publication number: 20190083897
    Abstract: A system for concentrating wastewater with a heated gas is disclosed wherein a heated gas directed into a first wastewater heating chamber at a first velocity and a first wastewater stream is directed into the first wastewater heating chamber. A second wastewater heating chamber coupled to the first wastewater heating chamber and in fluid communication with the first wastewater heating chamber. A second wastewater stream is directed into the second wastewater heating chamber at a velocity that greater than the velocity of the heated gas directed into the first wastewater heating chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventor: Benjamin Clegg
  • Patent number: 9238181
    Abstract: A method and device for reducing the volume of waste water through evaporation including a tank with a combustion pipe and burner unit, wherein water is injected into the combustion pipe, flash evaporated, and gases are projected into the tank to drive evaporative and water treatment functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Inventor: Benjamin Clegg
  • Publication number: 20150315036
    Abstract: A solar assisted water evaporator that includes a hollow elongate member and drive mechanism for enhancing water evaporation from a waste water source optimized to maintain a quantity of waste water about an exterior of the hollow elongate member to minimize scaling during the evaporative process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2014
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventor: Benjamin Clegg
  • Publication number: 20140166467
    Abstract: A method and device for reducing the volume of waste water through evaporation including a tank with a combustion pipe and burner unit, wherein water is injected into the combustion pipe, flash evaporated, and gases are projected into the tank to drive evaporative and water treatment functions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Inventor: Benjamin Clegg
  • Publication number: 20050178283
    Abstract: A variably curved track-mounted amusement ride having, in a first embodiment, at least one outside curve and at least one inside curve, each lying substantially within a vertical plane and each having an axis of symmetry which is substantially horizontal. The vertical distance occupied by an outside curve is less than that occupied by an inside curve. The track can retain a cart which runs on the track no matter what the orientation of the body of the cart is with respect to the track. Any means that is well known in the art can be used to raise the cart to the beginning of the track. No portion of the track, except optionally the lowest level, lies directly below at least the farthest outside portion of an outside curve. A second embodiment has only outside curves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2003
    Publication date: August 18, 2005
    Inventors: Stanley Checketts, Ned Hansen, Quin Checketts, Lawrence Allen, Dody Bachtar, Benjamin Clegg, Michael Winger
  • Patent number: 6857373
    Abstract: A variably curved track-mounted amusement ride having at least one outside curve and at least one inside curve, each lying substantially within a vertical plane and each having an axis of symmetry which is substantially horizontal. Preferably, the top curve is an outside curve; and preferably inside and outside curves alternate with each other. Also preferably, before the first curve, between each outside curve and each inside curve, and after the last curve is a substantially straight segment which slopes downward. The vertical distance occupied by an outside curve is less than that occupied by an inside curve. The track can retain a cart which runs on the track no matter what the orientation of the body of the cart is with respect to the track. Any means that is well known in the art can be used to raise the cart to the beginning of the track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Inventors: Stanley J. Checketts, Ned R. Hansen, Quin R. Checketts, Lawrence E. Allen, Dody Bachtar, Benjamin Clegg, Michael K. Winger
  • Publication number: 20040060470
    Abstract: A variably curved track-mounted amusement ride having at least one outside curve and at least one inside curve, each lying substantially within a vertical plane and each having an axis of symmetry which is substantially horizontal. Preferably, the top curve is an outside curve; and preferably inside and outside curves alternate with each other. Also preferably, before the first curve, between each outside curve and each inside curve, and after the last curve is a substantially straight segment which slopes downward. The vertical distance occupied by an outside curve is less than that occupied by an inside curve. The track can retain a cart which runs on the track no matter what the orientation of the body of the cart is with respect to the track. Any means that is well known in the art can be used to raise the cart to the beginning of the track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2002
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventors: Stanley J. Checketts, Ned R. Hansen, Quin R. Checketts, Lawrence E. Allen, Dody Bachtar, Benjamin Clegg, Michael K. Winger