Patents by Inventor Philip J. Burkhart

Philip J. Burkhart 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: 11879246
    Abstract: A method for managing the flow of water beneath a ground surface uses modules. Assemblies of such modules are disclosed. The modules include supports and a deck portion, and the supports are spaced apart and form multiple channels with a main section of the deck portion. The deck portion also includes at least one section extending from a main section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Inventors: Justin Ivan May, Tom Heraty, Philip J. Burkhart
  • Publication number: 20220081889
    Abstract: A method for managing the flow of water beneath a ground surface uses modules. Assemblies of such modules are disclosed. The modules include supports and a deck portion, and the supports are spaced apart and form multiple channels with a main section of the deck portion. The deck portion also includes at least one section extending from a main section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Inventors: Justin Ivan May, Tom Heraty, Philip J. Burkhart
  • Patent number: 11186978
    Abstract: A method for managing the flow of water beneath a ground surface uses modules. Assemblies of such modules are disclosed. The modules include supports and a deck portion, and the supports are spaced apart and form multiple channels with a main section of the deck portion. The deck portion also includes at least one section extending from a main section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: StormTrap LLC
    Inventors: Justin Ivan May, Tom Heraty, Philip J. Burkhart
  • Publication number: 20190234059
    Abstract: A method for managing the flow of water beneath a ground surface uses modules. Assemblies of such modules are disclosed. The modules include supports and a deck portion, and the supports are spaced apart and form multiple channels with a main section of the deck portion. The deck portion also includes at least one section extending from a main section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Justin Ivan May, Tom Heraty, Philip J. Burkhart
  • Patent number: 10267028
    Abstract: A method for managing the flow of water beneath a ground surface uses modules. Assemblies of such modules are disclosed. The modules include supports and a deck portion, and the supports are spaced apart and form multiple channels with a main section of the deck portion. The deck portion also includes at least one section extending from a main section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: STORMTRAP LLC
    Inventors: Justin Ivan May, Tom Heraty, Philip J. Burkhart
  • Patent number: 9951508
    Abstract: A modular assembly is provided for detaining or retaining a liquid beneath a ground surface. The assembly featuring a plurality of substantially identical precast unitary concrete modules with each module having a deck portion with outer edges and a plurality of spaced apart legs extending from the deck portion. At least two of the legs of a module are spaced inwardly from the nearest outer edge of the deck portion of the same module so that a portions of the deck overhangs each of said legs. The legs and deck portions define flow paths within each module that are in fluid communication with each other with the flow paths being both outside the legs and between the legs. Each module in the assembly is further positioned with its deck adjacent to the deck of another module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: StormTrap LLC
    Inventors: Justin Ivan May, Tom Heraty, Philip J. Burkhart
  • Publication number: 20170037610
    Abstract: A modular assembly is provided for detaining or retaining a liquid beneath a ground surface. The assembly featuring a plurality of substantially identical precast unitary concrete modules with each module having a deck portion with outer edges and a plurality of spaced apart legs extending from the deck portion. At least two of the legs of a module are spaced inwardly from the nearest outer edge of the deck portion of the same module so that a portions of the deck overhangs each of said legs. The legs and deck portions define flow paths within each module that are in fluid communication with each other with the flow paths being both outside the legs and between the legs. Each module in the assembly is further positioned with its deck adjacent to the deck of another module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventors: Justin Ivan May, Tom Heraty, Philip J. Burkhart
  • Publication number: 20160333564
    Abstract: A method for managing the flow of water beneath a ground surface uses modules. Assemblies of such modules are disclosed. The modules include supports and a deck portion, and the supports are spaced apart and form multiple channels with a main section of the deck portion. The deck portion also includes at least one section extending from a main section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Justin Ivan May, Tom Heraty, Philip J. Burkhart
  • Patent number: 9464400
    Abstract: Modules for use in an assembly for managing the flow of water beneath a ground surface and assemblies of such modules are disclosed. The modules include supports and a deck portion and the supports are spaced apart and form channels with a main section of the deck portion. The deck portion also includes at least one section extending from a main section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: StormTrap LLC
    Inventors: Justin Ivan May, Tom Heraty, Philip J. Burkhart
  • Patent number: 9428880
    Abstract: Modules for use in an assembly for managing the flow of water beneath a ground surface and assemblies of such modules are disclosed. The modules include supports and a deck portion and the supports are spaced apart and form channels with a main section of the deck portion. The deck portion also includes at least one section extending from a main section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Inventors: Justin Ivan May, Tom Heraty, Philip J. Burkhart
  • Publication number: 20140341653
    Abstract: Modules for use in an assembly for managing the flow of water beneath a ground surface and assemblies of such modules are disclosed. The modules include supports and a deck portion and the supports are spaced apart and form channels with a main section of the deck portion. The deck portion also includes at least one section extending from a main section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventors: Justin Ivan May, Tom Heraty, Philip J. Burkhart
  • Publication number: 20140341654
    Abstract: Modules for use in an assembly for managing the flow of water beneath a ground surface and assemblies of such modules are disclosed. The modules include supports and a deck portion and the supports are spaced apart and form channels with a main section of the deck portion. The deck portion also includes at least one section extending from a main section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventors: Justin Ivan May, Tom Heraty, Philip J. Burkhart
  • Patent number: 8770890
    Abstract: Modules for use in an assembly for managing the flow of water beneath a ground surface and assemblies of such modules are disclosed. The modules include supports and a deck portion and the supports are spaced apart and form channels with a main section of the deck portion. The deck portion also includes at least one section extending from a main section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: StormTrap LLC
    Inventors: Justin Ivan May, Tom Heraty, Philip J. Burkhart
  • Publication number: 20100226721
    Abstract: Modules for use in an assembly for managing the flow of water beneath a ground surface and assemblies of such modules are disclosed. The modules include supports and a deck portion and the supports are spaced apart and form channels with a main section of the deck portion. The deck portion also includes at least one section extending from a main section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2009
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventors: Justin Ivan May, Tom Heraty, Philip J. Burkhart
  • Patent number: 7344335
    Abstract: Methods and modules for use in a modular assembly are disclosed for retaining or detaining storm water beneath a ground surface. A module comprises a substantially horizontally disposed deck portion and at least one substantially vertically disposed side portion extending therefrom. The deck portion and side portion have respective end edges, and the side portion has bottom edges. The side portion and the deck portion define a longitudinal channel which is open at least at an end of the module. The side portion has at least one opening therein and defines a lateral channel in the module. The longitudinal and lateral channels are in fluid communication with one another. Each channel has about the same cross section and extends upwardly from the bottom edges to allow relatively unconstrained flow in the longitudinal and lateral directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: StormTrap LLC
    Inventor: Philip J. Burkhart
  • Patent number: 7160058
    Abstract: Methods and modules for use in a modular assembly are disclosed for retaining or detaining storm water beneath a ground surface. A module comprises a substantially horizontally disposed deck portion and at least one substantially vertically disposed side portion extending therefrom. The deck portion and side portion have respective end edges, and the side portion has bottom edges. The side portion and the deck portion define a longitudinal channel which is open at least at an end of the module. The side portion has at least one opening therein and defines a lateral channel in the module. The longitudinal and lateral channels are in fluid communication with one another. Each channel has about the same cross section and extends upwardly from the bottom edges to allow relatively unconstrained flow in the longitudinal and lateral directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: StormTrap LLC
    Inventor: Philip J. Burkhart
  • Patent number: 6991402
    Abstract: Methods and modules for use in a modular assembly are disclosed for retaining or detaining storm water beneath a ground surface. A module comprises a substantially horizontally disposed deck portion and at least one substantially vertically disposed side portion extending therefrom. The deck portion and side portion have respective end edges, and the side portion has bottom edges. The side portion and the deck portion define a longitudinal channel which is open at least at an end of the module. The side portion has at least one opening therein and defines a lateral channel in the module. The longitudinal and lateral channels are in fluid communication with one another. Each channel has about the same cross section and extends upwardly from the bottom edges to allow relatively unconstrained flow in the longitudinal and lateral directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: StormTrap LLC
    Inventor: Philip J. Burkhart
  • Publication number: 20040076473
    Abstract: Methods and modules for use in a modular assembly are disclosed for retaining or detaining storm water beneath a ground surface. A module comprises a substantially horizontally disposed deck portion and at least one substantially vertically disposed side portion extending therefrom. The deck portion and side portion have respective end edges, and the side portion has bottom edges. The side portion and the deck portion define a longitudinal channel which is open at least at an end of the module. The side portion has at least one opening therein and defines a lateral channel in the module. The longitudinal and lateral channels are in fluid communication with one another. Each channel has about the same cross section and extends upwardly from the bottom edges to allow relatively unconstrained flow in the longitudinal and lateral directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2002
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventor: Philip J. Burkhart