Patents by Inventor Gerry E. Pate

Gerry E. Pate 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).

  • Computer aided management system for public utility wastewater collection systems
    Patent number: 5063505
    Abstract: A computer implemented method for managing a public utility wastewater collection system that involves the steps of establishing a computer accessible database, selecting an area for analysis, selectively reviewing and/or modifying the database and determining the wastewater flow and surface hydraulic grade for areas of interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1991
    Assignee: Pate Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerry E. Pate, Ronald L. Mullinax, Alexander C. Sutton, Jeff E. Ross
  • Computer aided flood control modeling and management system
    Patent number: 4885706
    Abstract: The present invention is used in the management of flood control systems. A database representing a plurality of watersheds and associated control systems, including monitoring and control systems, is used to simulate the effect of existing and proposed developments on the selected watershed. The effects of these analyses may be displayed either as text or graphically. By using a single database, the system may be used to manage the cumulative effect of multiple analyses and maintain the currency of proposed developments. The system includes a design module which permits the operator to interactively modify watershed parameters used in the analysis, thereby modeling proposed changes in the flood control system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1989
    Assignee: Pate Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerry E. Pate, Ronald L. Mullinax, Alexander G. Sutton, Jeff E. Ross