Patents by Inventor Billie Fritz

Billie Fritz 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: 20230323545
    Abstract: An electrolytic cell includes an inlet for receiving fluids into a first side of the electrolytic cell, an outlet opposite the inlet at a second side of the electrolytic cell where fluids exit the electrolytic cell, a cell body positioned between the inlet and the outlet having a plurality of bipolar electrode plates spaced apart, a first space formed between the inlet and the plurality of bipolar electrode plates, and a first flow diverter positioned within the first space. The first flow diverter includes a plurality of channels that adjust a flow of fluids flowing into the cell body from the inlet. A system using the electrolytic cells and methods of using the system are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Mark Kushman, Billie Fritz, Chris Levash
  • Publication number: 20210371996
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of cleaning electrolytic cells that includes: (a) directing a base solution comprising water into an array of electrolytic cells; and (b) removing contaminants from at least one of the electrolytic cells with air turbulence provided by an injection of compressed air into the electrolytic cell. The injection of compressed air is provided by an air sparging system in fluid communication with an inlet portion of the at least one electrolytic cell. A self-cleaning electrolytic cell system is further included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Billie Fritz, Brent A. Simmons
  • Patent number: 11118275
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of cleaning electrolytic cells that includes: (a) directing a base solution comprising water into an array of electrolytic cells; and (b) removing contaminants from at least one of the electrolytic cells with air turbulence provided by an injection of compressed air into the electrolytic cell. The injection of compressed air is provided by an air sparging system in fluid communication with an inlet portion of the at least one electrolytic cell. A self-cleaning electrolytic cell system is further included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: UGSI Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Billie Fritz, Brent A. Simmons
  • Patent number: 10975479
    Abstract: An electrolytic cell includes: a cartridge assembly including: a plurality of bipolar electrode plates spaced apart and guide members formed on both sides of the plurality of bipolar electrode plates; a cell body having: a first side; a second side opposite the first side; an opening that extends through the first and second sides to form a housing that receives the cartridge assembly; a first end having an inlet that allows liquid to enter the housing of the cell body and a second end having an outlet that allows liquid to exit the housing of the cell body; a first terminal cap that connects to the first side of the cell body and which has a cathode plate; and a second terminal cap that connects to the second side of the cell body and which has an anode plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: UGSI Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Billie Fritz, Gary Turner, Mark Kushman, Chris Levash
  • Patent number: 10800685
    Abstract: A method of automatically controlling chloramine concentration in a body of water contained in a reservoir includes: (a) determining residual chloramine concentration in a water sample; (b) automatically engaging a supply of chlorine to add chlorine when (i) the residual chloramine concentration in the water sample is determined to be below a predetermined residual chloramine concentration set-point or (ii) below a chloramine concentration percentage of a predetermined residual chloramine concentration set-point; (c) determining residual chloramine concentration in one or more additional water samples after step (b); (d) determining the rate of change in chloramine concentration; and (e) if the rate of change in chloramine concentration is below a set rate of change in chloramine concentration (i) automatically engaging a supply of ammonia and the supply of chlorine to add both ammonia and chlorine to the body of water, or (ii) stopping the supply of chlorine after step (d).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: UGSI Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Billie Fritz, Mark Kushman
  • Publication number: 20200063277
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of cleaning electrolytic cells that includes: (a) directing a base solution comprising water into an array of electrolytic cells; and (b) removing contaminants from at least one of the electrolytic cells with air turbulence provided by an injection of compressed air into the electrolytic cell. The injection of compressed air is provided by an air sparging system in fluid communication with an inlet portion of the at least one electrolytic cell. A self-cleaning electrolytic cell system is further included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Billie Fritz, Brent A. Simmons
  • Publication number: 20190276942
    Abstract: An electrolytic cell includes: a cartridge assembly including: a plurality of bipolar electrode plates spaced apart and guide members formed on both sides of the plurality of bipolar electrode plates; a cell body having: a first side; a second side opposite the first side; an opening that extends through the first and second sides to form a housing that receives the cartridge assembly; a first end having an inlet that allows liquid to enter the housing of the cell body and a second end having an outlet that allows liquid to exit the housing of the cell body; a first terminal cap that connects to the first side of the cell body and which has a cathode plate; and a second terminal cap that connects to the second side of the cell body and which has an anode plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventors: Billie Fritz, Gary Turner, Mark Kushman, Chris Levash
  • Publication number: 20180346358
    Abstract: A method of automatically controlling chloramine concentration in a body of water contained in a reservoir includes: (a) determining residual chloramine concentration in a water sample; (b) automatically engaging a supply of chlorine to add chlorine when (i) the residual chloramine concentration in the water sample is determined to be below a predetermined residual chloramine concentration set-point or (ii) below a chloramine concentration percentage of a predetermined residual chloramine concentration set-point; (c) determining residual chloramine concentration in one or more additional water samples after step (b); (d) determining the rate of change in chloramine concentration; and (e) if the rate of change in chloramine concentration is below a set rate of change in chloramine concentration (i) automatically engaging a supply of ammonia and the supply of chlorine to add both ammonia and chlorine to the body of water, or (ii) stopping the supply of chlorine after step (d).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Billie Fritz, Mark Kushman