Patents Assigned to GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES AS REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE U.S
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Publication number: 20240044683Abstract: A flow imaging and monitoring system for synchronized management of wide area drainage that includes an interposer for supporting monitoring and management equipment in a manhole, a module for illuminating water flowing in pipes at the base of the manhole, a module for monitoring responses to reflected light, a sealed and rechargeable battery pack, and a data analysis and management system to interpret data streams in real time. The interposer can be adjusted to fit the diameter of the manhole and can be adjusted to be placed under the manhole cover. The module for illuminating the flowing water can be adjusted to generate various frequencies. The support structures for the modules can be adjusted for varying pitch, roll and yaw with respect to the manhole. The data analysis and management system is supported by cloud computing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Applicants: GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES AS REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE U.S., URBANALTA CORPInventors: Ruben KERTESZ, Daniel J. MURRAY, JR., Michael BOLAN, Ryan ANDERSON, Chunsheng FANG
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Patent number: 11821769Abstract: A flow imaging and monitoring system for synchronized management of wide area drainage that includes an interposer for supporting monitoring and management equipment in a manhole, a module for illuminating water flowing in pipes at the base of the manhole, a module for monitoring responses to reflected light, a sealed and rechargeable battery pack, and a data analysis and management system to interpret data streams in real time. The interposer can be adjusted to fit the diameter of the manhole and can be adjusted to be placed under the manhole cover. The module for illuminating the flowing water can be adjusted to generate various frequencies. The support structures for the modules can be adjusted for varying pitch, roll and yaw with respect to the manhole. The data analysis and management system is supported by cloud computing.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2021Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignees: GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES AS REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, URBANALTA CORPInventors: Ruben Kertesz, Daniel J. Murray, Jr., Michael Bolan, Ryan Anderson, Chunsheng Fang
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Patent number: 11731894Abstract: A mobile treatment system is provided for treating contaminates in water, particularly during emergency situations such as natural disasters and planned attacks. The mobile treatment system includes a mobile framework; one or more treatment modules mounted on the mobile framework; a piping system in fluid communication with the one or more treatment modules, said piping system comprising one or more pumps configured to convey water to and from the one or more treatment modules; and at least one power source to provide power to the one or more pumps and one or more treatment modules. The treatment modules may include pre-filtration, chlorination treatment that generates chlorine by electrolysis, activated carbon treatment, and treatment using a disinfecting, silver coated composite material.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2019Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignees: GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES AS REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, WATERSTEPInventors: James A. Goodrich, John Hall, Roy C. Haught, Mark Hogg, Kurtis Daniels
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Patent number: 11320411Abstract: The invention relates to a device for measuring, in near-real-time, the level of black carbon, brown carbon, organic carbon, total carbon and CO2 in air. The device also provides for a direct calculation of aerosol angstrom coefficient as well as estimation of emissions rates of black carbon or brown carbon from nearby combustion sources.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2019Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignees: GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES AS REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Paul A. Solomon, Thomas Kirchstetter
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Patent number: 11311875Abstract: The invention relates to a sample device that allows for simultaneous analysis of multiple liquid samples (e.g., drinking water samples). More specifically, the sample device is adapted for use with a mobile water analyzer, the sample device including an upwardly open receptacle divided into a plurality of separate upwardly open compartments separated by dividing walls. Each of the compartments is configured to contain a separate water sample, and the sample device is adapted to receive the inlet opening of a removable test element of a mobile water analyzer.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2019Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES AS REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCYInventor: David G. Wahman
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Publication number: 20210293591Abstract: A flow imaging and monitoring system for synchronized management of wide area drainage that includes an interposer for supporting monitoring and management equipment in a manhole, a module for illuminating water flowing in pipes at the base of the manhole, a module for monitoring responses to reflected light, a sealed and rechargeable battery pack, and a data analysis and management system to interpret data streams in real time. The interposer can be adjusted to fit the diameter of the manhole and can be adjusted to be placed under the manhole cover. The module for illuminating the flowing water can be adjusted to generate various frequencies. The support structures for the modules can be adjusted for varying pitch, roll and yaw with respect to the manhole. The data analysis and management system is supported by cloud computing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2021Publication date: September 23, 2021Applicants: GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES AS REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE U.S, URBANALTA CORPInventors: Ruben KERTESZ, Daniel J. MURRAY, JR., Michael BOLAN, Ryan ANDERSON, Chunsheng FANG
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Publication number: 20210222263Abstract: Methods and reagents are used to determine the presence of human fecal contamination. These relate to detection of human crAssphage, a bacteriophage present in Bacteroides.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Applicants: Government of the United States as Represented by the Administrator of the U.S. Environmental, University of Pittsburgh - Of the Commonwealth System of Higher EducationInventors: Orin C. SHANKS, Kyle J. BIBBY, Elyse STACHLER
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Patent number: 11060896Abstract: A flow imaging and monitoring system for synchronized management of wide area drainage that includes an interposer for supporting monitoring and management equipment in a manhole, a module for illuminating water flowing in pipes at the base of the manhole, a module for monitoring responses to reflected light, a sealed and rechargeable battery pack, and a data analysis and management system to interpret data streams in real time. The interposer can be adjusted to fit the diameter of the manhole and can be adjusted to be placed under the manhole cover. The module for illuminating the flowing water can be adjusted to generate various frequencies. The support structures for the modules can be adjusted for varying pitch, roll and yaw with respect to the manhole. The data analysis and management system is supported by cloud computing.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2019Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignees: GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES AS REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, URBANALTA CORPInventors: Ruben Kertesz, Daniel J. Murray, Jr., Michael Bolan, Ryan Anderson, Chunsheng Fang
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Patent number: 10968113Abstract: The invention relates to a device and method to quantify the lead exposure of an aqueous feed to humans, remove lead from the aqueous feed, and identify the presence of lead service lines. The device includes an inlet to receive a lead-containing aqueous feed; an outlet to discharge a lead-depleted treated aqueous feed; and at least one cartridge containing sampling media positioned so that the lead-containing aqueous feed passes from the inlet and through the cartridge to produce the lead-depleted treated aqueous feed for discharge through the outlet.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2018Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES AS REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCYInventors: Darren Alan Lytle, Michael Reed Schock
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Publication number: 20210047220Abstract: A mobile treatment system is provided for treating contaminates in water, particularly during emergency situations such as natural disasters and planned attacks. The mobile treatment system includes a mobile framework; one or more treatment modules mounted on the mobile framework; a piping system in fluid communication with the one or more treatment modules, said piping system comprising one or more pumps configured to convey water to and from the one or more treatment modules; and at least one power source to provide power to the one or more pumps and one or more treatment modules. The treatment modules may include pre-filtration, chlorination treatment that generates chlorine by electrolysis, activated carbon treatment, and treatment using a disinfecting, silver coated composite material.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2019Publication date: February 18, 2021Applicants: GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES AS REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PTT AG, WaterStepInventors: James A. GOODRICH, John HALL, Roy C. HAUGHT, Mark HOGG, Kurtis DANIELS
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Publication number: 20210033439Abstract: A flow imaging and monitoring system for synchronized management of wide area drainage that includes an interposer for supporting monitoring and management equipment in a manhole, a module for illuminating water flowing in pipes at the base of the manhole, a module for monitoring responses to reflected light, a sealed and rechargeable battery pack, and a data analysis and management system to interpret data streams in real time. The interposer can be adjusted to fit the diameter of the manhole and can be adjusted to be placed under the manhole cover. The module for illuminating the flowing water can be adjusted to generate various frequencies. The support structures for the modules can be adjusted for varying pitch, roll and yaw with respect to the manhole. The data analysis and management system is supported by cloud computing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2019Publication date: February 4, 2021Applicants: GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES AS REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTEC, URBANALTA CORPInventors: Ruben KERTESZ, Daniel J. MURRAY, JR., Michael BOLAN, Ryan ANDERSON, Chunsheng FANG
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Patent number: 10890343Abstract: A real-time system and method for personal air pollution exposure and inhaled dose management is described. A personal device (e.g., smartphone) determines personal exposure and inhaled dose metrics (e.g., daily accumulated dose), and compares daily histories of these metrics with personal health histories (e.g., self-reported daily asthma symptoms/inhaler use) to provide notifications when adverse health effects (e.g., asthma exacerbation) are likely to occur. The system notifications provide a personalized exposure/dose management tool by recommending behavioral changes to reduce exposure/dose (e.g., change time-location, time-physical activities, building operation). These behavioral changes are then used by the system to modify the real-time exposure and dose determined by the system.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2019Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES AS REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCYInventor: Michael Scott Breen
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Patent number: 10830684Abstract: The method of the invention provides a simple, reproducible reference, or set of reference standards, as a validation of a calibration standard for filter-based measurements of light absorbing aerosol particles (black carbon and brown carbon) and organic carbon and elemental carbon particles found in indoor and outdoor environments, and in emission streams. The set of reference standards comprise grayscale images deposited by a mist or print at a known density on a substrate material. The reference standards may be made by a printer using as a substrate either paper or another material such as glass fiber, quartz fiber, polypropylene, or cellulose.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2018Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES AS REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCYInventors: Paul A. Solomon, Anthony D. A. Hansen, Anna-Marie Hyatt
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Publication number: 20200003437Abstract: A real-time system and method for personal air pollution exposure and inhaled dose management is described. A personal device (e.g., smartphone) determines personal exposure and inhaled dose metrics (e.g., daily accumulated dose), and compares daily histories of these metrics with personal health histories (e.g., self-reported daily asthma symptoms/inhaler use) to provide notifications when adverse health effects (e.g., asthma exacerbation) are likely to occur. The system notifications provide a personalized exposure/dose management tool by recommending behavioral changes to reduce exposure/dose (e.g., change time-location, time-physical activities, building operation). These behavioral changes are then used by the system to modify the real-time exposure and dose determined by the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Applicant: GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES AS REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROInventor: Michael Scott BREEN
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Patent number: 10508939Abstract: A flow imaging and monitoring system for synchronized management of wide area drainage that includes an interposer for supporting monitoring and management equipment in a manhole, a module for illuminating water flowing in pipes at the base of the manhole, a module for monitoring responses to reflected light, a sealed and rechargeable battery pack, and a data analysis and management system to interpret data streams in real time. The interposer can be adjusted to fit the diameter of the manhole and can be adjusted to be placed under the manhole cover. The module for illuminating the flowing water can be adjusted to generate various frequencies. The support structures for the modules can be adjusted for varying pitch, roll and yaw with respect to the manhole. The data analysis and management system is supported by cloud computing.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2018Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES AS REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCYInventors: Ruben Kertesz, Daniel J. Murray, Jr., Michael Bolan, Ryan Anderson, Chunsheng Fang
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Publication number: 20190302088Abstract: The invention relates to a sample device that allows for simultaneous analysis of multiple liquid samples (e.g., drinking water samples). More specifically, the sample device is adapted for use with a mobile water analyzer, the sample device including an upwardly open receptacle divided into a plurality of separate upwardly open compartments separated by dividing walls. Each of the compartments is configured to contain a separate water sample, and the sample device is adapted to receive the inlet opening of a removable test element of a mobile water analyzer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2019Publication date: October 3, 2019Applicant: GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES AS REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECInventor: David G. WAHMAN
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Publication number: 20190277819Abstract: The invention relates to a device for measuring, in near-real-time, the level of black carbon, brown carbon, organic carbon, total carbon and CO2 in air. The device also provides for a direct calculation of aerosol angstrom coefficient as well as estimation of emissions rates of black carbon or brown carbon from nearby combustion sources.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Applicant: Government of the United States as Represented by The Administrator of the U.S.Environmental ProtectInventors: Paul A. SOLOMON, Thomas KIRCHSTETTER
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Publication number: 20190113431Abstract: The method of the invention provides a simple, reproducible reference, or set of reference standards, as a validation of a calibration standard for filter-based measurements of light absorbing aerosol particles (black carbon and brown carbon) and organic carbon and elemental carbon particles found in indoor and outdoor environments, and in emission streams. The set of reference standards comprise grayscale images deposited by a mist or print at a known density on a substrate material. The reference standards may be made by a printer using as a substrate either paper or another material such as glass fiber, quartz fiber, polypropylene, or cellulose.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2018Publication date: April 18, 2019Applicant: GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES AS REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROInventors: Paul A. SOLOMON, Anthony D.A. HANSEN, Anna-Marie HYATT
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Publication number: 20190100443Abstract: The invention relates to a device and method to quantify the lead exposure of an aqueous feed to humans, remove lead from the aqueous feed, and identify the presence of lead service lines. The device includes an inlet to receive a lead-containing aqueous feed; an outlet to discharge a lead-depleted treated aqueous feed; and at least one cartridge containing sampling media positioned so that the lead-containing aqueous feed passes from the inlet and through the cartridge to produce the lead-depleted treated aqueous feed for discharge through the outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2018Publication date: April 4, 2019Applicant: GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES AS REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTALInventors: Darren Alan LYTLE, Michael Reed SCHOCK
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Publication number: 20180238726Abstract: A flow imaging and monitoring system for synchronized management of wide area drainage that includes an interposer for supporting monitoring and management equipment in a manhole, a module for illuminating water flowing in pipes at the base of the manhole, a module for monitoring responses to reflected light, a sealed and rechargeable battery pack, and a data analysis and management system to interpret data streams in real time. The interposer can be adjusted to fit the diameter of the manhole and can be adjusted to be placed under the manhole cover. The module for illuminating the flowing water can be adjusted to generate various frequencies. The support structures for the modules can be adjusted for varying pitch, roll and yaw with respect to the manhole. The data analysis and management system is supported by cloud computing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Applicants: GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES AS REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTE, URBANALTA CORPInventors: Ruben KERTESZ, Daniel J. MURRAY, JR., Michael BOLAN, Ryan ANDERSON, Chunsheng FANG