Patents Assigned to Water Tech LLC.
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Publication number: 20250067587Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2024Publication date: February 27, 2025Applicant: Katz Water Tech, LLCInventor: Gary P. Katz
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Patent number: 12202753Abstract: Wastewater is remanufactured with ozone in a series of mixing vessels. The ozone is dispersed to both a top and a bottom portion of each mixing vessel, but in different amounts. This creates an electrical potential difference across the height of each mixing vessel which significantly improves the oxidation of organic carbon-based impurities and eliminates H2S and bacteria. Sludge and solids floating to the top of each mixing vessels are removed, as well as sludge and solids settling to the bottom of the mixing vessels. When oil and gas well wastewater is treated in this manner, the resulting treated water is purified and has a high salt content suitable for oil or gas well injection.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2024Date of Patent: January 21, 2025Assignee: Clean Water Tech, LLCInventors: Timothy G. Coakley, Zacariah L. Hildenbrand
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Publication number: 20240368012Abstract: A device, system, process, and method for extracting metals from contaminated fluid comprising a pretreatment stage, a biosorption column, a thermal dewatering processes, and at least one chemical precipitation step. The biosorption process typically involves at least one fixed bed column wherein metals are reversibly adsorbed to immobilized biomass and eluted with a caustic solution. Treated effluent is further processed via thermal dewatering and chemical precipitation. The process can be used to simultaneously purify industrial wastewater for reuse while extracting valuable metals.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2023Publication date: November 7, 2024Applicant: Katz Water Tech, LLCInventors: Michael Raymond Pavia, James Clarke, Gary Katz
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Patent number: 12103875Abstract: Waste water is remanufactured with ozone in a series of mixing vessels. The ozone is dispersed to both a top and a bottom portion of each mixing vessel, but in different amounts. This creates an electrical potential difference across the height of each mixing vessel which significantly improves the oxidation of organic carbon-based impurities and eliminates H2S and bacteria. Sludge and solids floating to the top of each mixing vessels are removed, as well as sludge and solids settling to the bottom of the mixing vessels. When oil and gas well waste water is treated in this manner, the resulting treated water is purified and has a high salt content suitable for oil or gas well injection.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2022Date of Patent: October 1, 2024Assignee: Clean Water Tech, LLCInventor: Timothy G. Coakley
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Patent number: 12013191Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 20, 2021Date of Patent: June 18, 2024Assignee: Katz Water Tech, LLCInventors: Paul L. Smith, Justin Vinson, Gary P Katz
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Publication number: 20240182334Abstract: Wastewater is remanufactured with ozone in a series of mixing vessels. The ozone is dispersed to both a top and a bottom portion of each mixing vessel, but in different amounts. This creates an electrical potential difference across the height of each mixing vessel which significantly improves the oxidation of organic carbon-based impurities and eliminates H2S and bacteria. Sludge and solids floating to the top of each mixing vessels are removed, as well as sludge and solids settling to the bottom of the mixing vessels. When oil and gas well wastewater is treated in this manner, the resulting treated water is purified and has a high salt content suitable for oil or gas well injection.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2024Publication date: June 6, 2024Applicant: Clean Water Tech, LLCInventors: Timothy G. Coakley, Zacariah L. Hildenbrand
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Publication number: 20240059207Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Applicant: KATZ WATER TECH, LLCInventors: Gary P. Katz, Christopher P. Mayo
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Publication number: 20230390666Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Applicant: Katz Water Tech, LLCInventors: Paul L. Smith, Gary P. Katz
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Publication number: 20230391650Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Applicant: Katz Water Tech, LLCInventor: Gary P. Katz
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Patent number: 11827546Abstract: Waste water is remanufactured with ozone in a series of mixing vessels. The ozone is dispersed to both a top and a bottom portion of each mixing vessel, but in different amounts. This creates an electrical potential difference across the height of each mixing vessel which significantly improves the oxidation of organic carbon-based impurities and eliminates H2S and bacteria. Sludge and solids floating to the top of each mixing vessels are removed, as well as sludge and solids settling to the bottom of the mixing vessels. When oil and gas well waste water is treated in this manner, the resulting treated water is purified and has a high salt content suitable for oil or gas well injection.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2022Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Clean Water Tech, LLCInventor: Timothy G. Coakley
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Publication number: 20230338908Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 4, 2023Publication date: October 26, 2023Applicant: Katz Water Tech, LLCInventor: Gary P. Katz
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Publication number: 20230278891Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Applicant: Katz Water Tech, LLCInventors: Gary P. Katz, Paul L. Smith
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Patent number: 11724210Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 6, 2021Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Katz Water Tech, LLCInventors: Paul L. Smith, Gary P. Katz
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Patent number: 11713258Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 26, 2019Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: Katz Water Tech, LLCInventor: Gary Katz
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Patent number: 11691113Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 5, 2021Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Katz Water Tech, LLCInventor: Gary P. Katz
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Patent number: 11685676Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 6, 2021Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: Katz Water Tech, LLCInventors: Michael R. Pavia, Priyanka Karicherla, Yinghui Li, Gary Katz
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Publication number: 20230113644Abstract: Waste water is remanufactured with ozone in a series of mixing vessels. The ozone is dispersed to both a top and a bottom portion of each mixing vessel, but in different amounts. This creates an electrical potential difference across the height of each mixing vessel which significantly improves the oxidation of organic carbon-based impurities and eliminates H2S and bacteria. Sludge and solids floating to the top of each mixing vessels are removed, as well as sludge and solids settling to the bottom of the mixing vessels. When oil and gas well waste water is treated in this manner, the resulting treated water is purified and has a high salt content suitable for oil or gas well injection.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Applicant: Clean Water Tech, LLCInventor: Timothy G. Coakley
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Publication number: 20230043485Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2022Publication date: February 9, 2023Applicant: Katz Water Tech, LLCInventor: Gary P. Katz
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Publication number: 20230014345Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Applicant: Katz Water Tech, LLCInventor: Gary P. Katz
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Publication number: 20220402777Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2022Publication date: December 22, 2022Applicant: KATZ WATER TECH, LLCInventor: Gary P. Katz