Patents by Inventor Todd Merrell

Todd Merrell 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).

  • Easy open liners for soil and sediment samplers
    Patent number: 8800683
    Abstract: A system and method for an easy-to-open liner for use in connection with soil and sediment samplers, including direct push technology, rotary and coring systems, is disclosed. The liner is pre-scored along its length by one or more score lines formed in the exterior surface or the interior surface of the liner. After removal from the sampler, the liner can easily be opened to expose the contained sample without the need of cutting blades or other sharp objects, in accordance with health and safety requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: ARCADIS Corporate Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Ceri E B Copping, Lenny Coakley, Kevin Russell Porter, Todd Merrell
  • Easy Open Liners for Soil and Sediment Samplers
    Publication number: 20110277566
    Abstract: A system and method for an easy-to-open liner for use in connection with soil and sediment samplers, including direct push technology, rotary and coring systems, is disclosed. The liner is pre-scored along its length by one or more score lines formed in the exterior surface or the interior surface of the liner. After removal from the sampler, the liner can easily be opened to expose the contained sample without the need of cutting blades or other sharp objects, in accordance with health and safety requirements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: Todd Merrell, Lenny Coakley, Kevin Russell Porter, Ceri E B Copping