Patents by Inventor Anderson L. Ward

Anderson L. Ward 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).

  • Fluid flow measuring devices and methods for determining fluid flow rates in soils
    Patent number: 6474176
    Abstract: A fluid flow device for determining fluid flow rates in soils includes a conduit for receiving a fluid. The conduit has a reduced channel portion to form a reduced channel portion which amplifies the fluid flow rate of the fluid. A sensor device is coupled in sensing relation relative to the conduit and configured for measuring the amplified fluid flow rate as the fluid flows through the reduced channel portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Glendon W. Gee, Jason C. Ritter, Anderson L. Ward, Randy R. Kirkham