Patents Assigned to Katz Water Tech, LLC
  • Publication number: 20240059207
    Abstract: A tank monitor control system, device and methods are disclosed that are suitable for remote monitoring. The device comprises a monitoring unit for insertion into a fluid holding device or tank to monitor a level of fluid stored in the fluid holding device. The monitoring unit comprises at least one sensor and a communication device for transmitting the data. Additional functionalities include location data, temperature data, water quality properties, and a pressure device for measuring pressure and calculating the weight of the fluid. The system provides automatic data generation and user defined alerts along with the ability to use artificial intelligence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicant: KATZ WATER TECH, LLC
    Inventors: Gary P. Katz, Christopher P. Mayo
  • Publication number: 20230391650
    Abstract: A new apparatus, system and method to purified produced water and removed valuable metals and minerals is described. The apparatus comprises a device for flowing produced water wellbore from a wellbore to the produced water purification apparatus; at least one device to remove heavy metals from the produced water; at least one brine removal device to remove brine from the produced water. The method comprises steps to use the apparatus and the system comprises a control panel that operates the at least one device for removing heavy metals and at least one sensor in a coordinated manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Applicant: Katz Water Tech, LLC
    Inventor: Gary P. Katz
  • Publication number: 20230390666
    Abstract: An evaporator apparatus, system, and method can be utilized for separating, purifying, and refining contaminated fluids. The evaporator comprises a burner, a conically shaped heat sink to form an evaporate from the fluids with profiles arranged on the liquid contacting surface a unique multiple surfaced apparatus for collecting the evaporate, condensing the evaporate as purified water separating it from the evaporator, a device for collecting the unevaporated brine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Applicant: Katz Water Tech, LLC
    Inventors: Paul L. Smith, Gary P. Katz
  • Publication number: 20230338908
    Abstract: An apparatus, system and method to capture water power from head or pressure is provided utilizing pipes, inlets and outlets. The apparatus comprises a central bore having an internal diameter suitable for a fluid flow, the fluid flow moves inside the central bore through the apparatus, and at least one outlet, the fluid flow exits the apparatus through the at least one outlet, optionally, a plurality of inlets for flowing additional fluid to the central bore mix the fluid flow with the additional fluid from the plurality of inlets. The apparatus can further mix the fluid though additional mixing devices and additional devices can be used to recapture energy such as, hydroelectric power from the fluid flow. The system and method can capture water energy from the fluid flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Applicant: Katz Water Tech, LLC
    Inventor: Gary P. Katz
  • Publication number: 20230278891
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method can for separating, purifying, and disposing contaminated fluids using alternative energy including geothermal, waste heat recovery, and solar energy. In one embodiment, the evaporator comprises an outer protective housing, a heat exchanger inside the outer protective housing, and a distillation column inside the heat exchanger, wherein the distillation column has at least one inlet and at least two outlets, and wherein density differences between the lighter vapor and the heavier contaminated fluids causes the lighter vapor to sperate from the heavier contaminants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Applicant: Katz Water Tech, LLC
    Inventors: Gary P. Katz, Paul L. Smith
  • Patent number: 11724210
    Abstract: An evaporator apparatus, system, and method can be utilized for separating, purifying, and refining contaminated fluids. The evaporator comprises a burner, a conically shaped heat sink to form an evaporate from the fluids with profiles arranged on the liquid contacting surface a unique multiple surfaced apparatus for collecting the evaporate, condensing the evaporate as purified water separating it from the evaporator, a device for collecting the unevaporated brine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Katz Water Tech, LLC
    Inventors: Paul L. Smith, Gary P. Katz
  • Patent number: 11713258
    Abstract: A new apparatus, system and method to purified produced water and removed valuable metals and minerals is described. The apparatus comprises a device for flowing produced water wellbore from a wellbore to the produced water purification apparatus; at least one device to remove heavy metals from the produced water; at least one brine removal device to remove brine from the produced water. The method comprises steps to use the apparatus and the system comprises a control panel that operates the at least one device for removing heavy metals and at least one sensor in a coordinated manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: Katz Water Tech, LLC
    Inventor: Gary Katz
  • Patent number: 11691113
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method to capture water power from head or pressure is provided utilizing pipes, inlets, and outlets. The apparatus comprises a central bore having an internal diameter suitable for a fluid flow, the fluid flow moves inside the central bore through the apparatus, and at least one outlet, the fluid flow exits the apparatus through the at least one outlet, optionally, a plurality of inlets for flowing additional fluid to the central bore mix the fluid flow with the additional fluid from the plurality of inlets. The apparatus can further mix the fluid through additional mixing devices and additional devices can be used to recapture energy such as hydroelectric power from the fluid flow. The system and method can capture water energy from the fluid flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Katz Water Tech, LLC
    Inventor: Gary P. Katz
  • Patent number: 11685676
    Abstract: A water treatment system that removes calcium and magnesium using coagulants and pH controls, aqueous phase organic materials from water using a biological removal system that includes microorganisms and a physical separation system that includes sparging equipment for sparging the water to remove non-aqueous phase liquid organic materials, volatile phase organic materials. An apparatus, system and method for pretreating oilfield produced water to completely remove or significantly reduce concentrations of substances that are known to interfere with downstream recovery of metals including lithium. This technology facilitates a more efficient and cost-effective extraction method from alternate sources to meet the increasing global demand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Katz Water Tech, LLC
    Inventors: Michael R. Pavia, Priyanka Karicherla, Yinghui Li, Gary Katz
  • Publication number: 20230043485
    Abstract: An apparatus, system and method to remove purified vapor from a contaminated fluid using energy. The apparatus comprises an inlet wherein contaminated fluid flows in the apparatus through the inlet; at least two outlets wherein a first outlet exits purified vapor and a second outlet wherein contaminated fluid with a portion removed as purified vapor exits the apparatus; an energy source that causes the contaminated fluid to heat to a temperature wherein at least a portion of the contaminated fluid is converted to purified vapor; at least two different flow paths from at least one inlet to the first outlet and second outlet, the first and second flow paths flow through at least a portion of the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Applicant: Katz Water Tech, LLC
    Inventor: Gary P. Katz
  • Publication number: 20230014345
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method to desalinate water. The apparatus comprises an outer housing with at least one inlet and two outlets, wherein contaminated water flows into the at least one inlet and purified vapor exits from a first outlet and the contaminated water with a portion removed as vapor exits from a second outlet; at least one finned tube heat exchanger inside the outer housing; a heat energy source connected to the finned tube heat exchanger causing a portion of the contaminated water in the finned tube heat exchanger to form the vapor; and an inner tube with a plurality of holes inside the finned tube heat exchanger, wherein the inner tube is connected to the first outlet, and the vapor flows through the inner tube to the first outlet and exits the thermal desalination apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Applicant: Katz Water Tech, LLC
    Inventor: Gary P. Katz
  • Publication number: 20220402777
    Abstract: An apparatus, system and method to remove purified vapor from a contaminated fluid using solar energy is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an inlet wherein contaminated fluid flows in the apparatus through the inlet; at least two outlets wherein a first outlet exits purified vapor and a second outlet wherein contaminated fluid with a portion removed as purified vapor exits the apparatus; an energy source that causes the contaminated fluid to heat to a temperature wherein at least a portion of the contaminated fluid is converted to purified vapor; at least two different flow paths from at least one inlet to the first outlet and second outlet, the first and second flow paths flow through at least a portion of the apparatus wherein differences causes the lighter purified vapor to take a different path than the contaminated fluid exiting the second outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2022
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Applicant: KATZ WATER TECH, LLC
    Inventor: Gary P. Katz
  • Patent number: 11459246
    Abstract: An apparatus, system and method to remove purified vapor from a contaminated fluid using energy. The apparatus comprises an inlet wherein contaminated fluid flows in the apparatus through the inlet; at least two outlets wherein a first outlet exits purified vapor and a second outlet wherein contaminated fluid with a portion removed as purified vapor exits the apparatus; an energy source that causes the contaminated fluid to heat to a temperature wherein at least a portion of the contaminated fluid is converted to purified vapor; at least two different flow paths from at least one inlet to the first outlet and second outlet, the first and second flow paths flow through at least a portion of the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Katz Water Tech, LLC
    Inventor: Gary P. Katz
  • Patent number: 11439954
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method to purify produced water from a wellbore using heat energy recovery. The apparatus comprises a wellbore with a wellhead attached to the wellbore; at least one energy recapture device connected to the wellhead of the wellbore with produced water, wherein the at least one energy recapture device captures heat energy of the production fluids including produced water, and at least one distillation device connected to a heat recovery device wherein the at least one distillation device uses at least a portion of the energy from the heat energy recovery device to heat a volume of the produced water in the distillation device to remove contaminants from the produced water to create purified water. The method comprises steps to use the apparatus and the system comprises a control panel that operates at least one energy recapture device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Katz Water Tech, LLC
    Inventor: Gary P. Katz
  • Publication number: 20220267176
    Abstract: An apparatus, system and method to purify water is disclosed. Pumps and energy recovery devices for taking water from an intake, filtering the water to remove solid contaminates before running the filtered water through the reverse osmosis system to the discharge device and purified water lines are described. The system may comprise a control panel that controls the plurality of filters, plurality of reverse osmosis membranes, purified water line and effluent discharge device, to achieve favorable water purification. A method that utilizes the apparatus and/or system is described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicant: Katz Water Tech, LLC
    Inventor: Gary P. Katz
  • Patent number: 11420881
    Abstract: An apparatus, system and method to remove purified vapor from a contaminated fluid using solar energy is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an inlet wherein contaminated fluid flows in the apparatus through the inlet; at least two outlets wherein a first outlet exits purified vapor and a second outlet wherein contaminated fluid with a portion removed as purified vapor exits the apparatus; an energy source that causes the contaminated fluid to heat to a temperature wherein at least a portion of the contaminated fluid is converted to purified vapor; at least two different flow paths from at least one inlet to the first outlet and second outlet, the first and second flow paths flow through at least a portion of the apparatus wherein differences causes the lighter purified vapor to take a different path than the contaminated fluid exiting the second outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Katz Water Tech, LLC
    Inventor: Gary P. Katz
  • Patent number: 11325849
    Abstract: An apparatus, system and method to purify water is disclosed. Pumps and energy recovery devices for taking water from an intake, filtering the water to remove solid contaminates before running the filtered water through the reverse osmosis system to the discharge device and purified water lines are described. The system may comprise a control panel that controls the plurality of filters, plurality of reverse osmosis membranes, purified water line and effluent discharge device, to achieve favorable water purification. A method that utilizes the apparatus and/or system is described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Katz Water Tech, LLC
    Inventor: Gary P. Katz
  • Publication number: 20220120516
    Abstract: A spring apparatus that has a section that is predominantly horizontal and a section of the spring that is predominantly vertical. The multiple spring assembly design allows for increased surface area, fluid flow, and improved heat transfer properties. The unique design allows the spring to fit in tight spaces and decreases issues when manufacturing complex spring designs and allows for efficient heat and fluid flow inside a tubular.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Applicant: Katz Water Tech, LLC
    Inventors: Paul L. Smith, Justin Vinson, Gary P Katz
  • Publication number: 20220072445
    Abstract: An evaporator apparatus, system, and method can be utilized for separating, purifying, and refining contaminated fluids. The evaporator comprises a burner, a conically shaped heat sink to form an evaporate from the fluids with profiles arranged on the liquid contacting surface a unique multiple surfaced apparatus for collecting the evaporate, condensing the evaporate as purified water separating it from the evaporator, a device for collecting the unevaporated brine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Applicant: Katz Water Tech, LLC
    Inventors: Paul L. Smith, Gary P. Katz
  • Publication number: 20220023808
    Abstract: An apparatus, system and method to capture water power from head or pressure is provided utilizing pipes, inlets and outlets. The apparatus comprises a central bore having an internal diameter suitable for a fluid flow, the fluid flow moves inside the central bore through the apparatus, and at least one outlet, the fluid flow exits the apparatus through the at least one outlet, optionally, a plurality of inlets for flowing additional fluid to the central bore mix the fluid flow with the additional fluid from the plurality of inlets. The apparatus can further mix the fluid though additional mixing devices and additional devices can be used to recapture energy such as, hydroelectric power from the fluid flow. A system and method to capture water energy from fluid flow is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Applicant: Katz Water Tech, LLC
    Inventor: Gary P. Katz