Patents by Inventor Joseph H. Brill

Joseph H. Brill 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).

  • Process and apparatus for producing compost
    Patent number: 4411682
    Abstract: A process and apparatus for producing compost having a high nutrient value from a mixture of moist, at least partially particulate organic matter containing aerobic bacteria. The composter has two parallel shafts (24,26) with radially projecting fingers (38) which, when the shafts are rotated, slowly and gently churn and agitate the mixture in the composting chamber (10) while air is directed therethrough at a predetermined low rate. When the composting action is completed the compost is promptly dried and packaged in moisture impervious containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1981
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1983
    Inventor: Joseph H. Brill
  • Diaphragm pump
    Patent number: 4370108
    Abstract: A diaphragm pump is disclosed of a configuration particularly adapted to pumping of liquids containing a high percentage of solids without clogging of the valving and/or pumping chamber. A flexible diaphragm overlies an opening in the pump housing which defines a pumping chamber below the diaphragm which is in communication with inlet and outlet valving chambers, in each of which is disposed respective gravity biased closed inlet and outlet valve overlying valving ports. The valves are guided by valve stems loosely fit into guide tubes extending above each of the valves. Both inlet and outlet flow is directed upwardly through the valve ports in order to insure a cleaning action to avoid clogging of the valves. The inlet flow is directed tangentially into the pumping chamber to create a scouring or turbulent flow action to minimize the tendency for sedimentation and consequent clogging of the pumping chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1980
    Date of Patent: January 25, 1983
    Inventor: Joseph H. Brill
  • Hydro-therapy device
    Patent number: 4217892
    Abstract: A hydro-therapy machine includes a massage tank connected to a diaphragm pump by means of a pair of conduits with which communicate with apertures in the bottom and side walls of the tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1979
    Date of Patent: August 19, 1980
    Inventor: Joseph H. Brill
  • Process and apparatus for producing compost
    Patent number: 4193786
    Abstract: A process and apparatus for producing compost having a high nutrient value from a mixture of animal manure and sawdust. The composter has two parallel shafts with radially projecting fingers which, when the shafts are rotated, slowly and gently churn and agitate the mixture in the composting chamber while air is directed therethrough at a predetermined low rate. When the composting action is completed the compost is promptly dried and packaged in moisture impervious containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1977
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1980
    Inventor: Joseph H. Brill