Patents Assigned to Columbia Technologies, LLC
  • Publication number: 20100030475
    Abstract: A system, method and computer program product for source area contamination data acquisition, analysis and processing. The present invention leverages and expands direct sensing technology, knowledge and experience to provide detailed, real-time images of subsurface conditions. The latest technologies in sensors, digital processing, computation and 3D visualization are used to enable clients to work with a single contractor who can perform data acquisition, processing and analysis necessary to produce quantifiable, user-friendly 3D maps on a daily basis which can be delivered via the Internet and/or to mobile devices. This allows the owner and site project manager to make timely decisions as they guide investigation, remediation and monitoring efforts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: Columbia Technologies , LLC
    Inventors: John H. Sohl, III, James Edward Tillman
  • Patent number: 7425307
    Abstract: An enhanced scanning solutions module is disclosed including a flow control subsystem; a detector subsystem coupled to the flow control subsystem; a dryer/moisture separator subsystem coupled to the flow control subsystem; a sampling subsystem coupled to the flow control subsystem; and a software control subsystem coupled to the flow control subsystem, the detector subsystem, the dryer/moisture separator subsystem, or the sampling subsystem. The module can include a sampling subsystem having: a sample loop; an absorbent trap; or a gas chromatography injection port. The module can further include an exhaust; a pneumatic supply; a power supply; a bypass module; a feedback signal; or a pressure control subsystem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Assignee: Columbia Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: John H. Sohl, III, James Edward Tillman
  • Patent number: 7221171
    Abstract: An enhanced membrane interface probe (MIP) is disclosed including: a modular membrane interface probe (MIP) sensor constructed from a plurality of modular components allowing field serviceable replacement of any malfunctioning components of the plurality of modular components. The modular MIP can include: an external barrel having a cavity; or (or throughout means and/or, i.e., a logical or operation) an inner core barrel assembly field-insertable into the cavity having a heater cavity, where the heater cavity is adapted to receive a field-insertable removable cartridge heating element. The modular MIP can include a removable conductivity nose assembly, a field-insertable removable cartridge heating element, or a waterproof electrical connector and/or an o-ring seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Columbia Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: John H. Sohl, III, James Edward Tillman
  • Patent number: 7058509
    Abstract: A system, method and computer program product for source area contamination data acquisition, analysis and processing. The present invention leverages and expands direct sensing technology, knowledge and experience to provide detailed, real-time images of subsurface conditions. The latest technologies in sensors, digital processing, computation and 3D visualization are used to enable clients to work with a single contractor who can perform data acquisition, processing and analysis necessary to produce quantifiable, user-friendly 3D maps on a daily basis which can be delivered via the Internet and/or to mobile devices. This allows the owner and site project manager to make timely decisions as they guide investigation, remediation and monitoring efforts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Columbia Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: John H. Sohl, III, James Edward Tillman