Patents by Inventor James Paul Harshman

James Paul Harshman 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).

  • Publication number: 20220362710
    Abstract: A biofilter irrigation system comprises a cylindrical vessel having a central axis, a media bed positioned within the vessel, a spray head system positioned above the media bed, the spray head system comprising a central hub positioned at the central axis of the vessel, at least one arm extending distally from the central hub toward a wall of the vessel and configured to rotate about the central axis, and a plurality of nozzles connected to the at least one arm. The biofilter irrigation system further comprises a fluid outlet positioned below the media bed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: Evoqua Water Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Michael Sumner Murphy, James Paul Harshman, Eric Carl Hansen
  • Patent number: 11400412
    Abstract: A biofilter irrigation system comprises a cylindrical vessel having a central axis, a media bed positioned within the vessel, a spray head system positioned above the media bed, the spray head system comprising a central hub positioned at the central axis of the vessel, at least one arm extending distally from the central hub toward a wall of the vessel and configured to rotate about the central axis, and a plurality of nozzles connected to the at least one arm. The biofilter irrigation system further comprises a fluid outlet positioned below the media bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Evoqua Water Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Michael Sumner Murphy, James Paul Harshman, Eric Carl Hansen
  • Publication number: 20180021722
    Abstract: A biofilter irrigation system comprises a cylindrical vessel having a central axis, a media bed positioned within the vessel, a spray head system positioned above the media bed, the spray head system comprising a central hub positioned at the central axis of the vessel, at least one arm extending distally from the central hub toward a wall of the vessel and configured to rotate about the central axis, and a plurality of nozzles connected to the at least one arm. The biofilter irrigation system further comprises a fluid outlet positioned below the media bed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Michael Sumner Murphy, James Paul Harshman, Eric Carl Hansen
  • Publication number: 20130220431
    Abstract: The invention can provide or facilitate systems and methods for feeding a slurry and, in particular, to systems and methods for treating wastewater streams with a slurry having periodic flushing of conduits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC.
    Inventors: Timothy Frank Matheis, James Paul Harshman, Michael Sumner Murphy
  • Patent number: 8430112
    Abstract: The invention can provide or facilitate systems and methods for feeding a slurry and, in particular, to systems and methods for treating wastewater streams with a slurry having periodic flushing of conduits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Siemens Industry, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Frank Matheis, James Paul Harshman, Michael Sumner Murphy
  • Publication number: 20120012188
    Abstract: The invention can provide or facilitate systems and methods for feeding a slurry and, in particular, to systems and methods for treating wastewater streams with a slurry having periodic flushing of conduits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2010
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventors: Timothy Frank Matheis, James Paul Harshman, Michael Sumner Murphy
  • Publication number: 20110049061
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is method of treating wastewater to remove odorous sulfide compounds. The method includes measuring a concentration of a dissolved sulfide compound contacting the wastewater with an enhanced hydrogen peroxide solution to produce a molecular ratio of not more than four to one of hydrogen peroxide to the dissolved sulfide compound in the wastewater, and maintaining the wastewater under conditions sufficient to lessen a concentration of the dissolved sulfide compound in the wastewater to an acceptable level after an enhanced residence time of the hydrogen peroxide in the wastewater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventors: Elbert Alden Hale, James Paul Harshman
  • Patent number: 7326340
    Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing odors utilizes oxidation-reduction potential to characterize the quality of water or wastewater and control addition of a species thereto that reduces or inhibits biological sulfide generation. Oxidation-reduction potential is measured at a downstream station and, based on the measurement, a nitrate compound is added at an upstream station to promote inoffensive biological products instead of foul-smelling products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Siemens Water Technologies Holding Corp.
    Inventors: James Paul Harshman, David J. Hunniford, David L. Morano
  • Patent number: 7285207
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating wastewater streams by adding, either separately or as a mixture, a nitrate containing compound and an alkaline material in an amount sufficient to achieve a lower concentration of atmospheric hydrogen sulfide and dissolved sulfides downstream of the addition as compared to the atmospheric hydrogen sulfide and dissolved sulfides present in the wastewater stream prior to the addition. By adding alkaline material in addition to a nitrate containing compounds, the amount of nitrate containing compound added can be reduced by at least 10% as compared to the amount of nitrate that would theoretically need to be added in the absence of alkaline material to achieve a comparable lower concentration of atmospheric hydrogen sulfide and dissolved sulfides in the wastewater stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Siemens Water Technologies Holding Corp.
    Inventors: David J. Hunniford, David L. Morano, James Paul Harshman
  • Patent number: 7186341
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating wastewater streams by adding, either separately or as a mixture, a nitrate containing compound and an alkaline material in an amount sufficient to achieve a lower concentration of atmospheric hydrogen sulfide and dissolved sulfides downstream of the addition as compared to the atmospheric hydrogen sulfide and dissolved sulfides present in the wastewater stream prior to the addition. By adding alkaline material in addition to a nitrate containing compounds, the amount of nitrate containing compound added can be reduced by at least 10% as compared to the amount of nitrate that would theoretically need to be added in the absence of alkaline material to achieve a comparable lower concentration of atmospheric hydrogen sulfide and dissolved sulfides in the wastewater stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: Siemens Water Technologies Holding Corp.
    Inventors: David J. Hunniford, David L. Morano, James Paul Harshman
  • Patent number: 7138049
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating wastewater streams by adding, either separately or as a mixture, a nitrate containing compound and an alkaline material in an amount sufficient to achieve a lower concentration of atmospheric hydrogen sulfide and dissolved sulfides downstream of the addition as compared to the atmospheric hydrogen sulfide and dissolved sulfides present in the wastewater stream prior to the addition. By adding alkaline material in addition to a nitrate containing compounds, the amount of nitrate containing compound added can be reduced by at least 10% as compared to the amount of nitrate that would theoretically need to be added in the absence of alkaline material to achieve a comparable lower concentration of atmospheric hydrogen sulfide and dissolved sulfides in the wastewater stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: USFilter Corporation
    Inventors: David J. Hunniford, David L. Morano, James Paul Harshman
  • Patent number: 7087172
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating wastewater streams by adding, either separately or as a mixture, a nitrate containing compound and an alkaline material in an amount sufficient to achieve a lower concentration of atmospheric hydrogen sulfide and dissolved sulfides downstream of the addition as compared to the atmospheric hydrogen sulfide and dissolved sulfides present in the wastewater stream prior to the addition. By adding alkaline material in addition to a nitrate containing compounds, the amount of nitrate containing compound added can be reduced by at least 10% as compared to the amount of nitrate that would theoretically need to be added in the absence of alkaline material to achieve a comparable lower concentration of atmospheric hydrogen sulfide and dissolved sulfides in the wastewater stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: USFilter Corporation
    Inventors: David J. Hunniford, David L. Morano, James Paul Harshman
  • Publication number: 20040173525
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating wastewater streams by adding, either separately or as a mixture, a nitrate containing compound and an alkaline material in an amount sufficient to achieve a lower concentration of atmospheric hydrogen sulfide and dissolved sulfides downstream of the addition as compared to the atmospheric hydrogen sulfide and dissolved sulfides present in the wastewater stream prior to the addition. By adding alkaline material in addition to a nitrate containing compounds, the amount of nitrate containing compound added can be reduced by at least 10% as compared to the amount of nitrate that would theoretically need to be added in the absence of alkaline material to achieve a comparable lower concentration of atmospheric hydrogen sulfide and dissolved sulfides in the wastewater stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Applicant: United States Filter Corporation
    Inventors: David J. Hunniford, David L. Morano, James Paul Harshman