Patents by Inventor Arquimedes Ruiz-Columbie

Arquimedes Ruiz-Columbie 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).

  • Publication number: 20210352856
    Abstract: The system uses a specifically modified spray assembly to spray electrically charged fluid into selected clouds. In addition to rain enhancement, the system is also designed for snow enhancement, hail suppression, fog dissipation, and smog remediation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: DANIEL E. MARTIN, Arquimedes Ruiz-Columbie
  • Patent number: 11116150
    Abstract: The system uses a specifically modified spray assembly to spray electrically charged fluid below selected clouds so that an updraft carries the charged fluid into the cloud and induces precipitation. The size, charge, and design of the sprayers are specifically designed to elicit precipitation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignees: The United States of America, as represented by The Secretary of Agriculture, Active Influence and Scientific Management, SP
    Inventors: Daniel E. Martin, Arquimedes Ruiz-Columbie
  • Publication number: 20200008370
    Abstract: The system uses a specifically modified spray assembly to spray electrically charged fluid below selected clouds so that an updraft carries the charged fluid into the cloud and induces precipitation. The size, charge, and design of the sprayers are specifically designed to elicit precipitation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventors: DANIEL E. MARTIN, Arquimedes Ruiz-Columbie