Patents by Inventor Alan J. Royce

Alan J. Royce has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 7018544
    Abstract: A fluid treatment device, preferably for the treatment of water, is described. The device comprises a closed housing having a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet and a fluid treatment zone disposed between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. The fluid treatment zone comprises a first irradiation zone and a second irradiation zone. At least one fluid mixing element is interposed between the first irradiation zone and the second irradiation zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: Trojan Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Veenstra, Douglas G. Penhale, Alan J. Royce
  • Patent number: 6719491
    Abstract: A fluid level control system, particularly useful for controlling the level of water flowing in an open channel. The fluid level control system includes a gate having a flap portion interconnected to a lever portion. The flap portion is rotatable about a first pivot point. The system further includes a frame which is fixed with respect to the flap portion. A linkage interconnects the flap portion and the lever portion, and is connected to the frame at a second pivot point different than the first pivot point. Under changing flow conditions in the channel, the present system operates by both: (i) absolute movement of the lever portion and the flap portion, and (ii) relative movement between the lever portion and the flap portion. A fluid treatment system and a method for controlling the level of a flowing fluid may also use such a fluid level control system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Assignee: Trojan Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Dusko Antonio Kezele, Jason J. Cerny, Alan J. Royce, Fariborz Taghipour, George Traubenberg, Edward P. Kambulow
  • Publication number: 20040026337
    Abstract: A fluid treatment device, preferably for the treatment of water, is described. The device comprises a closed housing having a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet and a fluid treatment zone disposed between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. The fluid treatment zone comprises a first irradiation zone and a second irradiation zone. At least one fluid mixing element is interposed between the first irradiation zone and the second irradiation zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2003
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Applicant: Trojan Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Veenstra, Douglas G. Penhale, Alan J. Royce
  • Patent number: 6663318
    Abstract: A fluid level control system, particularly useful for controlling the level of water flowing in an open channel. The fluid level control system includes a gate having a flap port on interconnected to a lever portion. The flap portion is rotatable about a first pivot point. The system further includes a frame which is fixed with respect to the flap portion. A linkage interconnects the flap portion and the lever portion, and is connected to the frame at a second pivot point different than the first pivot point. Under changing flow conditions in the channel, the present system operates by both: (i) absolute movement of the lever portion and the flap portion, and (ii) relative movement between the lever portion and the flap portion. A fluid treatment system and a method for controlling the level of a flowing fluid may also use such a fluid level control system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Trojan Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dusko Antonio Kezele, Jason J. Cerny, Alan J. Royce, Fariborz Taghipour, George Traubenberg
  • Publication number: 20030024859
    Abstract: There is described a novel fluid level control system, particularly useful for controlling the level of water flowing in an open channel. The fluid level control system comprises a gate having a flap portion interconnected to a lever portion. The flap portion is rotatable about a first pivot point and comprises a first weight. The system further comprises a frame which is fixed with respect to the flap portion. A linkage interconnects the flap portion and the lever portion, and is connected to the frame at a second pivot point different than the first pivot point. Under changing flow conditions in the channel, the present system operates by both: absolute movement of the lever portion and the flap portion, and (ii) relative movement between the lever portion and the flap portion. A fluid treatment system comprising the fluid level control system and a method for controlling the level of a flowing fluid are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2002
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventors: Dusko Antonio Kezele, Jason J. Cerny, Alan J. Royce, Fariborz Taghipour, George Traubenberg, Edward P. Kambulow
  • Publication number: 20030024865
    Abstract: There is described a novel fluid level control system, particularly useful for controlling the level of water flowing in an open channel. The fluid level control system comprises a gate having a flap portion interconnected to a lever portion. The flap portion is rotatable about a first pivot point. The system further comprises a frame which is fixed with respect to the flap portion. A linkage interconnects the flap portion and the lever portion, and is connected to the frame at a second pivot point different than the first pivot point. Under changing flow conditions in the channel, the present system operates by both: absolute movement of the lever portion and the flap portion, and (ii) relative movement between the lever portion and the flap portion. A fluid treatment system comprising the fluid level control system and a method for controlling the level of a flowing fluid are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2001
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventors: Dusko Antonio Kezele, Jason J. Cerny, Alan J. Royce, Fariborz Taghipour, George Traubenberg