Patents Assigned to Recovery Systems, Inc.
  • Patent number: 10676674
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method, apparatus and system that are configured to process asphalt roofing shingles so that solid constituent components of such asphalt roofing shingles may be used in asphalt mixtures. The present invention may include pyrolysis of asphalt binder present in the asphalt roofing shingles in order to develop a layer of coke on the solid constituent components, so that the solid constituent components may be suitable for use in the asphalt mixtures in quantities of 5 to 30% by weight of the total weight of the asphalt mixtures. The present invention is also directed to the asphalt mixtures that include 5 to 30% by weight of the solid constituent components of the asphalt roofing shingles that have been processed in accordance with the method, apparatus and/or system of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Modern Recovery Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas D. Griffin, II, Joachim P. Roesler
  • Publication number: 20190362420
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are described for assigning agents using updated criteria tables. In one example, an assignment system maintains an assets table including properties of assets, a recovery agent criteria table including values for a location and a capacity of recovery agents, and a requester criteria preferences table including agent preference factors received from requesters. A requester requests a recovery agent to recover an asset. The agents are scored and weighted using the tables and the asset is assigned to a selected agent. The agent capacity criteria is adjusted in response to the assignment and the agent capacity criteria is adjusted in response to receiving recovery status information about the asset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Applicant: Consolidated Asset Recovery Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: James Michael Wilmsen, Nathan Eric Wykes, Terry Lee Groves, Ronald Steven Norwood
  • Publication number: 20180225751
    Abstract: Selection criteria updates are described in an asset recovery workflow. In one example, a description of a physical asset that is to be recovered for lack of payment is received. The description is applied to a pre-defined set of criteria to select a recovery agent to recover the physical asset. The candidate recovery agents have values assigned to the criteria, such as location, recovery rate, and time to recover. Recovery status information is received as to whether the asset has been recovered by the selected agent. A recovery rate value for the selected recovery agent is then updated using the recovery status information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2017
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Applicant: Consolidated Asset Recovery Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: James Michael Wilmsen, Nathan Eric Wykes, Terry Lee Groves, Ronald Steven Norwood
  • Publication number: 20180225752
    Abstract: Selection criteria with preference adjustments are described in an asset recovery workflow. In one example, a description of a physical asset that is to be recovered for lack of payment is received. First and second properties of the description are applied to pre-defined criteria to select a set of candidate recovery agents to recover the physical asset. A preference is applied to the scores of at least a portion of the recovery agents to adjust the scores. The recovery agent of the set of candidate recovery agents with the highest adjusted score is selected and the physical asset is assigned to the selected recovery agent for recovery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2017
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Applicant: Consolidated Asset Recovery Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: James Michael Wilmsen, Nathan Eric Wykes, Terry Lee Groves, Ronald Steven Norwood
  • Publication number: 20180225753
    Abstract: Recovery agents are assigned and reassigned in an asset recovery workflow. In one example, a description of a physical asset that is to be recovered for lack of payment is received. The description is applied to a pre-defined set of criteria to select a recovery agent to recover the physical asset. The candidate recovery agents have values assigned to the criteria. The physical asset is assigned to the selected recovery agent for recovery. A timer is started after assigning the physical asset, and if recovery status information is not received that the asset has been recovered before expiration of the timer, then a second recovery agent is selected and the physical asset is assigned to the second selected recovery agent for recovery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2017
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Applicant: Consolidated Asset Recovery Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: James Michael Wilmsen, Nathan Eric Wykes, Terry Lee Groves, Ronald Steven Norwood
  • Patent number: 9938677
    Abstract: The invention relates to an impact-resistant and energy-absorbing item of street furniture comprising only a post, a base plate and an energy-absorbing element, wherein the post and the base plate are shaped in such a manner that, when the post is loaded by an external force F just above the base plate, an obliquely, downwardly directed sliding movement of the post relative to the base plate is obtained, which is damped by the energy-absorbing element, not only in the lengthwise direction n of the street furniture, but also in the direction perpendicular to that lengthwise direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Impact Recovery Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Gerard Wolters
  • Publication number: 20180044193
    Abstract: A process is developed wherein sodium carbonate is reclaimed from Trona-treated fly ash waste stream, and the fly ash rendered suitable for use as a Pozzolan. The process is a closed system wherein all separated aspects of the waste stream are reused by the generating power plant or offered as a commercial product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2016
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Applicant: Ash Recovery Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert L. Smith
  • Publication number: 20160222609
    Abstract: The invention relates to an impact-resistant and energy-absorbing item of street furniture comprising only a post, a base plate and an energy-absorbing element, wherein the post and the base plate are shaped in such a manner that, when the post is loaded by an external force F just above the base plate, an obliquely, downwardly directed sliding movement of the post relative to the base plate is obtained, which is damped by the energy-absorbing element, not only in the lengthwise direction n of the street furniture, but also in the direction perpendicular to that lengthwise direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Applicant: Impact Recovery Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Gerard Wolters
  • Patent number: 9016074
    Abstract: A system and method for heating water are provided. The system includes a first subcooler for receiving a first water flow, a second subcooler for receiving a second water flow, a first condenser in fluid communication with the first subcooler and the second subcooler for receiving water from both subcoolers, and a second condenser in fluid communication with the first condenser. The method involves receiving a flow of water, and transferring heat to the water using the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Energy Recovery Systems Inc.
    Inventor: Sean Douglas Marte
  • Patent number: 8741555
    Abstract: An organ perfusion apparatus and method monitor, sustain and/or restore viability of organs and preserve organs for storage and/or transport. Other apparatus include an organ transporter, an organ cassette and an organ diagnostic device. The method includes perfusing the organ at hypothermic and/or normothermic temperatures, preferably after hypothermic organ flushing for organ transport and/or storage. The method can be practiced with prior or subsequent static or perfusion hypothermic exposure of the organ. During the period in which the organ is preserved and/or maintained, the organ may be additionally be perfused to obtain data regarding the fluid and/or organ. The data may then be used to ultimately provide information regarding the perfusion efficacy and allow for altering of the perfusion parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Organ Recovery Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: John Brassil, Simona Baicu
  • Patent number: 8389271
    Abstract: An organ perfusion apparatus and method monitor, sustain and/or restore viability of organs and preserve organs for storage and/or transport. Other apparatus include an organ transporter, an organ cassette and an organ diagnostic device. The apparatus and methods include the organ cassette with one or more openings configured to allow tubing to pass through the openings and be connected to the organ or tissue within the cassette, and including a pressure control device to allow pressure inside the portable housing to be varied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Organ Recovery Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David Walter Wright, Douglas Schein, John Brassil
  • Patent number: 8361091
    Abstract: A cannula connects an organ with a perfusion system that monitors, treats, sustains and/or restores the viability of the organ and/or that transports and/or stores the organ. At least part of a cannula may be made of a soft elastomer to help avoid damage to the organ. In embodiments, the cannula includes a top portion, a bottom portion, a sealing ring and two compression straps. In embodiments, the cannula includes a top portion and a flexible bottom portion that may be attached to the top portion. In embodiments, part of the cannula is inserted directly into an artery and a suture is used to tie the artery in place. Also, the cannula may include an attachment feature that can be used to connect the cannula to an organ platform or chair. Various features of the cannula may allow a visual check for and venting of air bubbles in the cannula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Organ Recovery Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas A. Schein, David W. Wright, Raymond Sirianne, Philip D. Palermo, Russell J. Kroll, John M. Brassil
  • Patent number: 8128740
    Abstract: The invention is targeted at the process of separating gas, such as air, from a liquid path. Specifically, the invention provides a means to remove gas from a dynamic liquid path, manage the removed gas and liquid path. The invention provides a means to remove gas from a dynamic liquid path using the buoyant property of gas in a less buoyant liquid, having ingress and egress ports for liquid and gas flow, and separate points of egress for liquid and trapped gas and integral liquid channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Organ Recovery Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David Walter Wright, Jeffrey C. Garland
  • Patent number: 8017311
    Abstract: Living cellular material may be preserved by incubating the cellular material in a culture medium containing at least one sugar, particularly for at least three hours, and then subjecting the cellular material to a preservation protocol, such as freezing, vitrification, freeze-drying and desiccation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Organ Recovery Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Kelvin G. M. Brockbank, Lia H. Campbell, Kelly M. Ratcliff, Kristy A. Sarver
  • Patent number: 7897327
    Abstract: A method for controlling a pump for delivery of liquid to an organ over a series of fixed-length time intervals f, each interval f comprising a time t1 and a time t2 wherein t1+t2 equals the length of interval f. The method comprises allowing output pressure of the pump to decrease over time t1, increasing output pressure of the pump over time t2, comparing achieved pump output pressure to a predetermined pressure at about the end of interval f, and at least one of (i) adjusting t1 and t2 if necessary so the predetermined pressure is approximated by the output pressure at the end of the next interval f, and (ii) adjusting a rate of change of the output pressure during at least one of t1 and t2 if necessary so the predetermined pressure is approximated by the output pressure at the end of the next interval f.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Organ Recovery Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Millis, John Foley, Doug Schein, John Brassil
  • Publication number: 20110024080
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a heat exchange apparatus. The apparatus comprises one or more double walled conduit, each having an outer conduit and an inner conduit located coaxially inside the outer conduit. The conduits define a first fluid passageway for cold water at a first temperature. A drain defines a second fluid passageway for grey water at a second temperature and is located in the drain and downstream of the grey water flowing therethrough. The grey water when flowing in the second fluid passageway effects heat transfer to the cold water flowing in the first fluid passageway across the inner and outer conduits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: Prodigy Energy Recovery Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Rana Bose, David Velan
  • Patent number: D620823
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Impact Recovery System, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory L. Hannah, Jeff Applegate
  • Patent number: D620824
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Impact Recovery System, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory L. Hannah, Jeff Applegate
  • Patent number: D620825
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Impact Recovery System, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory L. Hannah, Jeff Applegate
  • Patent number: D937700
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: Impact Recovery Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Parrott, Gregory L. Hannah