Patents by Inventor Kevin Hutchings

Kevin Hutchings 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: 10216199
    Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to a management system for controlling operations of a reservoir. The management system comprises a wireless transceiver in communication with a controller associated with the reservoir to allow the management system to communicate with the controller over a communications network. The management system further comprises a processor for determining weather data for a particular region, wherein the reservoir is associated with the region, determining operation instructions based on at least the weather data; and transmitting via the wireless transceiver a command signal to the controller, wherein the command signal includes operation instructions for activating a flow control mechanism associated with the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: South East Water Corporation
    Inventor: Kevin Hutchings
  • Publication number: 20150227142
    Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to a management system for controlling operations of a reservoir. The management system comprises a wireless transceiver in communication with a controller associated with the reservoir to allow the management system to communicate with the controller over a communications network. The management system further comprises a processor for determining weather data for a particular region, wherein the reservoir is associated with the region, determining operation instructions based on at least the weather data; and transmitting via the wireless transceiver a command signal to the controller, wherein the command signal includes operation instructions for activating a flow control mechanism associated with the reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2015
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventor: Kevin Hutchings
  • Patent number: 6586497
    Abstract: A method is provided for incorporating a foaming agent into mixtures of particulates and then forming a foam within the mixture to increase the flowability of the particulates. A method is also provided for excavating solid particulates, incorporating a foaming agent into mixtures of solid particulates, and then forming a foam within the mixture to increase the flowability of the particulates. The particulates can be transported through pipelines or boreholes. Examples of particulates include, but are not limited to, mine tailings, ores, sand, coal, soils, clays, silts, aggregates, and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: MBT HoldingAG
    Inventors: Frank T. Gay, Daniel Constantiner, Jeffrey T. Champa, Kevin Hutchings, Daniel G. Millette
  • Publication number: 20020030076
    Abstract: A method is provided for incorporating a foaming agent into mixtures of particulates and then forming a foam within the mixture to increase the flowability of the particulates. A method is also provided for excavating solid particulates, incorporating a foaming agent into mixtures of solid particulates, and then forming a foam within the mixture to increase the flowability of the particulates. The particulates can be transported through pipelines or boreholes. Examples of particulates include, but are not limited to, mine tailings, ores, sand, coal, soils, clays, silts, aggregates, and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2001
    Publication date: March 14, 2002
    Applicant: MBT Holding AG
    Inventors: Frank T. Gay, Daniel Constantiner, Jeffrey T. Champa, Kevin Hutchings, Daniel G. Millette
  • Patent number: 6297295
    Abstract: A method is provided for incorporating a foaming agent into mixtures of particulates and then forming a foam within the mixture to increase the flowability of the particulates. A method is also provided for excavating solid particulates, incorporating a foaming agent into mixtures of solid particulates, and then forming a foam within the mixture to increase the flowability of the particulates. The particulates can be transported through pipelines or boreholes. Examples of particulates include, but are not limited to, mine tailings, ores, sand, coal, soils, clays, silts, aggregates, and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2001
    Assignee: MBT Holding AG
    Inventors: Frank T. Gay, Daniel Constantiner, Jeffrey T. Champa, Kevin Hutchings, Daniel G. Millette