Patents by Inventor Gregory D. Graves

Gregory D. Graves 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: 11370678
    Abstract: Methods of treating bodies of water or wastewater are disclosed herein. The method can include providing one or more water treatment compositions comprising a compound with a peroxide group or a carbonate salt, a binder, a fibrous material, and an inert material, where the compound, binder, the fibrous material, and the inert material are combined into the form of an integral product, and immersing the integral product into a body of water or wastewater. The method can include a dispensing apparatus for holding such integral products such that the step of immersing the tablets into a body of water or wastewater is accomplished by immersing the dispensing apparatus into the body of water or wastewater. The dispensing apparatus can be arranged such that when integral products are placed in the apparatus the integral products form a vertical column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Inventors: Jan D. Graves, Gregory D. Graves
  • Patent number: 10870589
    Abstract: A filter system for filtering a fluid stream is disclosed herein. The filter system includes a first fluid passage, a first chamber, a second chamber, an adsorbing media, and a second fluid passage. The first fluid passage is arranged such that a fluid stream can flow through the first fluid passage and into the filter system. The first chamber is arranged to hold suspended or dissolved solids, pollutants, and nutrients that are filtered from the fluid stream. The second chamber is positioned above the first chamber and in fluid communication with the first chamber. The adsorbing media is positioned in the second chamber. The second fluid passage is arranged such that filtered fluid from the fluid stream can flow out of the filtering system through the second fluid passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Inventors: Jan D. Graves, Gregory D. Graves
  • Publication number: 20200361800
    Abstract: Methods of treating bodies of water or wastewater are disclosed herein. The method can include providing one or more water treatment compositions comprising a compound with a peroxide group or a carbonate salt, a binder, a fibrous material, and an inert material, where the compound, binder, the fibrous material, and the inert material are combined into the form of an integral product, and immersing the integral product into a body of water or wastewater. The method can include a dispensing apparatus for holding such integral products such that the step of immersing the tablets into a body of water or wastewater is accomplished by immersing the dispensing apparatus into the body of water or wastewater. The dispensing apparatus can be arranged such that when integral products are placed in the apparatus the integral products form a vertical column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Jan D. Graves, Gregory D. Graves
  • Patent number: 10781121
    Abstract: A high efficiency reactor tank is designed to remove pollutants from domestic wastewater. Embodiments of the tank can include at least one integrally-molded internal wall that divides the tank into at least two chambers and which can be a one-piece tank with at least one top riser. The internal wall can be integrally-molded within the tank as well as separately formed and inserted into the tank. The tank can be roto-molded (i.e., rotationally-molded) using plastic or cast/made from concrete, steel, fiberglass and/or similar structural materials. The reactor tank can be applied to remove suspended solids, BOD, ammonia, nitrate, TKN, phosphorus, pathogens and other pollutants from the wastewater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Inventor: Gregory D. Graves
  • Patent number: 10730769
    Abstract: Compositions for treating bodies of water are disclosed herein. The water treatment composition can include sodium percarbonate, a binder, a fibrous material, and inert materials combined to form an integral product. The integral product can be in the form of a tablet. The binder can be vinylpyrrolidone-vinyl acetate copolymer, the fibrous material can be organic fibers, for example cotton fibers, and the inert material can be polyethylene glycol. The integral product can be between approximately 70 to 95 weight percent sodium percarbonate, between approximately 0.5 to 10.0 weight percent binder, between approximately 0.05 to 10.0 weight percent fibrous material, and between approximately 1.0 to 10.0 weight percent inert material. More specifically, the integral product can be approximately 91 weight percent sodium percarbonate, approximately 4.5 weight percent binder, approximately 1.0 weight percent fibrous material, and approximately 3.5 weight percent inert material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Inventors: Jan D. Graves, Gregory D. Graves
  • Patent number: 10676383
    Abstract: A high efficiency treatment system (system) wastewater treatment system including a tank with a multi-chamber tank system that is designed to remove pollutants from domestic wastewater. Embodiments of the system consist of a pretreatment chamber, which is in fluid communication with an anoxic chamber, which is in fluid communication with an aeration chamber, which is in fluid communication with a clarification chamber, and which is in fluid communication with a polishing chamber. The system can be applied to remove suspended solids, BOD, ammonia, nitrate and TKN from wastewater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Inventor: Gregory D. Graves
  • Patent number: 10322957
    Abstract: A dual tank wastewater treatment system for performing an extended aeration process to provide a natural, biological breakdown of the organic matter in wastewater using, for example, but not limited to, a continuously operating air pump and diffuser bar system for aeration purposes and a flexible media filter. The air pump used is stronger than conventional air pumps and the diffuser bar is designed to provide more efficient oxygen transfer than conventional diffuser systems by mixing air against the system flow to provide better mixing and longer retention time in the aeration process. The flexible media filter provides a final filtration and polishing of the effluent before it passes through a flow equalization apparatus and exits the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Inventor: Gregory D. Graves
  • Patent number: 10167216
    Abstract: A High Efficiency Treatment System (system) wastewater treatment system including a tank with a multi-chamber tank system that is designed to remove pollutants from domestic wastewater. Embodiments of the system consist of a pretreatment chamber, which is in fluid communication with an anoxic chamber, which is in fluid communication with an aeration chamber, which is in fluid communication with a clarification chamber, and which is in fluid communication with a polishing chamber. The system can be applied to remove suspended solids, BOD, ammonia, nitrate and TKN from wastewater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Inventor: Gregory D. Graves
  • Publication number: 20180230030
    Abstract: Compositions for treating bodies of water are disclosed herein. The water treatment composition can include sodium percarbonate, a binder, a fibrous material, and inert materials combined to form an integral product. The integral product can be in the form of a tablet. The binder can be vinylpyrrolidone-vinyl acetate copolymer, the fibrous material can be organic fibers, for example cotton fibers, and the inert material can be polyethylene glycol. The integral product can be between approximately 70 to 95 weight percent sodium percarbonate, between approximately 0.5 to 10.0 weight percent binder, between approximately 0.05 to 10.0 weight percent fibrous material, and between approximately 1.0 to 10.0 weight percent inert material. More specifically, the integral product can be approximately 91 weight percent sodium percarbonate, approximately 4.5 weight percent binder, approximately 1.0 weight percent fibrous material, and approximately 3.5 weight percent inert material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Jan D. Graves, Gregory D. Graves
  • Publication number: 20170369348
    Abstract: A dual tank wastewater treatment system for performing an extended aeration process to provide a natural, biological breakdown of the organic matter in wastewater using, for example, but not limited to, a continuously operating air pump and diffuser bar system for aeration purposes and a flexible media filter. The air pump used is stronger than conventional air pumps and the diffuser bar is designed to provide more efficient oxygen transfer than conventional diffuser systems by mixing air against the system flow to provide better mixing and longer retention time in the aeration process. The flexible media filter provides a final filtration and polishing of the effluent before it passes through a flow equalization apparatus and exits the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventor: Gregory D. GRAVES
  • Publication number: 20170313597
    Abstract: A filter system for filtering a fluid stream is disclosed herein. The filter system includes a first fluid passage, a first chamber, a second chamber, an adsorbing media, and a second fluid passage. The first fluid passage is arranged such that a fluid stream can flow through the first fluid passage and into the filter system. The first chamber is arranged to hold suspended or dissolved solids, pollutants, and nutrients that are filtered from the fluid stream. The second chamber is positioned above the first chamber and in fluid communication with the first chamber. The adsorbing media is positioned in the second chamber. The second fluid passage is arranged such that filtered fluid from the fluid stream can flow out of the filtering system through the second fluid passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Jan D. Graves, Gregory D. Graves
  • Publication number: 20170275193
    Abstract: A high efficiency treatment system (system) wastewater treatment system including a tank with a multi-chamber tank system that is designed to remove pollutants from domestic wastewater. Embodiments of the system consist of a pretreatment chamber, which is in fluid communication with an anoxic chamber, which is in fluid communication with an aeration chamber, which is in fluid communication with a clarification chamber, and which is in fluid communication with a polishing chamber. The system can be applied to remove suspended solids, BOD, ammonia, nitrate and TKN from wastewater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventor: Gregory D. GRAVES
  • Patent number: 9758400
    Abstract: A dual tank wastewater treatment system for performing an extended aeration process to provide a natural, biological breakdown of the organic matter in wastewater using, for example, but not limited to, a continuously operating air pump and diffuser bar system for aeration purposes and a flexible media filter. The air pump used is stronger than conventional air pumps and the diffuser bar is designed to provide more efficient oxygen transfer than conventional diffuser systems by mixing air against the system flow to provide better mixing and longer retention time in the aeration process. The flexible media filter provides a final filtration and polishing of the effluent before it passes through a flow equalization apparatus and exits the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Inventor: Gregory D. Graves
  • Patent number: 9486947
    Abstract: The invention includes a tablet made from a coagulant that will improve the settling of suspended solids in an aqueous media such as wastewater, recycled water, potable water, storm water, swimming pool water, spa water, boiler water, cooling tower water and industrial process water. The agent is a tablet containing at least one salt from the aluminum sulfate family in a mixture of organic and inorganic binders. The mixed material is especially adapted to lend itself to high speed molding operations. Such agent, when in molded form, provides controlled dissolution in an aqueous media, exhibits strength and non-chipping characteristics which is a benefit in shipping and handling and is free from dusting, flaking or other deteriorative factors. In its tablet form, this agent can be used in combination with a holding apparatus having slotted opening zones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Inventor: Gregory D. Graves
  • Publication number: 20150166379
    Abstract: A dual tank wastewater treatment system for performing an extended aeration process to provide a natural, biological breakdown of the organic matter in wastewater using, for example, but not limited to, a continuously operating air pump and diffuser bar system for aeration purposes and a flexible media filter. The air pump used is stronger than conventional air pumps and the diffuser bar is designed to provide more efficient oxygen transfer than conventional diffuser systems by mixing air against the system flow to provide better mixing and longer retention time in the aeration process. The flexible media filter provides a final filtration and polishing of the effluent before it passes through a flow equalization apparatus and exits the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventor: Gregory D. GRAVES
  • Publication number: 20150090923
    Abstract: The invention includes a tablet made from a coagulant that will improve the settling of suspended solids in an aqueous media such as wastewater, recycled water, potable water, storm water, swimming pool water, spa water, boiler water, cooling tower water and industrial process water. The agent is a tablet containing at least one salt from the aluminum sulfate family in a mixture of organic and inorganic binders. The mixed material is especially adapted to lend itself to high speed molding operations. Such agent, when in molded form, provides controlled dissolution in an aqueous media, exhibits strength and non-chipping characteristics which is a benefit in shipping and handling and is free from dusting, flaking or other deteriorative factors. In its tablet form, this agent can be used in combination with a holding apparatus having slotted opening zones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventor: Gregory D. Graves
  • Publication number: 20150001142
    Abstract: A high efficiency reactor tank is designed to remove pollutants from domestic wastewater. Embodiments of the tank can include at least one integrally-molded internal wall that divides the tank into at least two chambers and which can be a one-piece tank with at least one top riser. The internal wall can be integrally-molded within the tank as well as separately formed and inserted into the tank. The tank can be roto-molded (i.e., rotationally-molded) using plastic or cast/made from concrete, steel, fiberglass and/or similar structural materials. The reactor tank can be applied to remove suspended solids, BOD, ammonia, nitrate, TKN, phosphorus, pathogens and other pollutants from the wastewater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventor: Gregory D. GRAVES
  • Patent number: 8751374
    Abstract: Apparatus for managing a residential wastewater treatment system includes an in situ control unit that monitors an individual system. The control unit provides local control and alarms, and also sends status reports and/or alarms to a remote monitoring center via a telemetry device. The remote monitoring center makes information concerning the individual system available through a website.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Service Pro Monitoring, LLC
    Inventor: Gregory D. Graves
  • Publication number: 20140076800
    Abstract: A High Efficiency Treatment System (system) wastewater treatment system including a tank with a multi-chamber tank system that is designed to remove pollutants from domestic wastewater. Embodiments of the system consist of a pretreatment chamber, which is in fluid communication with an anoxic chamber, which is in fluid communication with an aeration chamber, which is in fluid communication with a clarification chamber, and which is in fluid communication with a polishing chamber. The system can be applied to remove suspended solids, BOD, ammonia, nitrate and TKN from wastewater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Inventor: Gregory D. Graves
  • Patent number: D900959
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Inventor: Gregory D. Graves