Patents by Inventor Kent R. Madison

Kent R. Madison 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: 20230101657
    Abstract: An aquifer storage and recovery system can include a pump, an electric motor coupled to the pump, a drive unit configured to control operation of the electric motor, and a controller. The controller can be configured to flow water into a well bore from a source reservoir through the pump such that the pump rotates in a reverse direction and drives the electric motor coupled to the pump in the reverse direction to operate as a generator, determine a power output of the electric motor, determine a difference between the power output of the electric motor and a power output set point, and operate the drive unit to control a rotational speed of the electric motor based at least in part on the difference between the power output of the electric motor and the power output set point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Applicant: 3R Valve, LLC
    Inventors: Kent R. Madison, Matthew F. Johnson
  • Patent number: 11536240
    Abstract: An aquifer storage and recovery system can include a pump, an electric motor coupled to the pump, a drive unit configured to control operation of the electric motor, and a controller. The controller can be configured to flow water into a well bore from a source reservoir through the pump such that the pump rotates in a reverse direction and drives the electric motor coupled to the pump in the reverse direction to operate as a generator, determine a power output of the electric motor, determine a difference between the power output of the electric motor and a power output set point, and operate the drive unit to control a rotational speed of the electric motor based at least in part on the difference between the power output of the electric motor and the power output set point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: 3R Valve, LLC
    Inventors: Kent R. Madison, Matthew F. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9446743
    Abstract: A trailer jack support comprises a receptacle for receiving a jack post of a trailer jack and a mechanism such as an insert therein for limiting the depth of insertion of the jack post into the receptacle. As a result, the jack post engages the insert with a more limited extension of the jack post. Also, if there is a significant distance between the ground and jack, for example if the trailer happens to be positioned above a depression in the ground, the jack post may not be able to be extended sufficiently to support the jack. By adjusting the elevation of an insert, a trailer jack support in accordance with this disclosure can reduce the extent to which a jack post needs to be extended to accommodate these varying ground conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Inventor: Kent R. Madison
  • Publication number: 20150115128
    Abstract: A trailer jack support comprises a receptacle for receiving a jack post of a trailer jack and a mechanism such as an insert therein for limiting the depth of insertion of the jack post into the receptacle. As a result, the jack post engages the insert with a more limited extension of the jack post. Also, if there is a significant distance between the ground and jack, for example if the trailer happens to be positioned above a depression in the ground, the jack post may not be able to be extended sufficiently to support the jack. By adjusting the elevation of an insert, a trailer jack support in accordance with this disclosure can reduce the extent to which a jack post needs to be extended to accommodate these varying ground conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventor: Kent R. Madison
  • Patent number: 9004520
    Abstract: In one example, a jack adaptor is mounted to a trailer structure. A jack flange, which can comprise a jack flange extension, of a jack is inserted downwardly through an opening in an upper portion of the jack adaptor. The jack can be rotated to a position that misaligns the jack flange with the opening through which it has been inserted. The jack can then be actuated to raise the jack flange into engagement with the upper portion of the adaptor for use in raising the trailer structure. The process is reversed to disengage the jack flange from the adaptor to permit removal of the jack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Inventor: Kent R. Madison
  • Publication number: 20130327547
    Abstract: A valve assembly for use in aquifer liquid flow control in accordance with one embodiment can be used to deliver liquid to and/or from at least one selected aquifer in a plural aquifer system. In accordance with an embodiment, the valve can be used to route liquid to or from a first aquifer without delivering liquid to or from a second aquifer, or to or from the second aquifer without delivering liquid to or from the first aquifer. As an aspect of an embodiment, the valve assembly can be used to shut off the flow of liquid to both the first and second aquifers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventor: Kent R. Madison
  • Publication number: 20130285349
    Abstract: In one example, a jack adaptor is mounted to a trailer structure. A jack flange, which can comprise a jack flange extension, of a jack is inserted downwardly through an opening in an upper portion of the jack adaptor. The jack can be rotated to a position that misaligns the jack flange with the opening through which it has been inserted. The jack can then be actuated to raise the jack flange into engagement with the upper portion of the adaptor for use in raising the trailer structure. The process is reversed to disengage the jack flange from the adaptor to permit removal of the jack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventor: Kent R. Madison
  • Patent number: 8522887
    Abstract: A valve assembly for use in aquifer liquid flow control in accordance with one embodiment can be used to deliver liquid to and/or from at least one selected aquifer in a plural aquifer system. In accordance with an embodiment, the valve can be used to route liquid to or from a first aquifer without delivering liquid to or from a second aquifer, or to or from the second aquifer without delivering liquid to or from the first aquifer. As an aspect of an embodiment, the valve assembly can be used to shut off the flow of liquid to both the first and second aquifers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Inventor: Kent R. Madison
  • Patent number: 7156578
    Abstract: An aquifer recharge valve assembly comprises a valve movable along the interior of a pipe section to open and close aquifer recharge openings through the pipe section. The position of the valve controls the extent to which the recharge openings are available for delivery of recharge water into the aquifer. The valve may be a seamless resilient cylinder which expands due to well head pressure to assist in sealing the recharge openings when the valve is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Inventor: Kent R. Madison
  • Patent number: 6811353
    Abstract: An aquifer recharge valve assembly comprises a valve movable along the interior of a pipe section to open and close aquifer recharge openings through the pipe section. The position of the valve controls the extent to which the recharge openings are available for delivery of recharge water into the aquifer. The valve may be a seamless resilient cylinder which expands due to well head pressure to assist in sealing the recharge openings when the valve is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Inventor: Kent R. Madison
  • Publication number: 20030180094
    Abstract: An aquifer recharge valve assembly comprises a valve movable along the interior of a pipe section to open and close aquifer recharge openings through the pipe section. The position of the valve controls the extent to which the recharge openings are available for delivery of recharge water into the aquifer. The valve may be a seamless resilient cylinder which expands due to well head pressure to assist in sealing the recharge openings when the valve is closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2002
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventor: Kent R. Madison
  • Patent number: D749288
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Inventor: Kent R. Madison
  • Patent number: D752311
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Inventor: Kent R. Madison
  • Patent number: D797011
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Inventor: Kent R. Madison