Patents by Inventor Brian Elson

Brian Elson 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).

  • ELECTRODE FOR USE IN A DEIONIZATION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20090212262
    Abstract: An electrode for use in a deionization apparatus is provided and is formed of (1) at least one polymerization monomer selected from the group consisting of phenol, furfural alcohol, dihydroxy benzenes; trihydroxy benzenes; dihydroxy naphthalenes and trihydroxy naphthalenes and mixtures thereof; (2) a crosslinker; and (3) a catalyst; or reaction products thereof, together in a carbonized form that is free of a carbon fiber reinforcing agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2005
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: THE WATER COMPANY LLC
    Inventors: Brian Elson, Peter Norman, James R. Fajt
  • ELECTRODE FOR USE IN A DEIONIZATION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME AND REGENERATING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20080078673
    Abstract: An electrode for use in a deionization apparatus includes a conductive material that is in a granular form and is arranged in a layer that is defined by a first face and a second face. The electrode includes a substrate that is disposed against the first face, and a first member that is disposed against the second face and is formed to permit a fluid to pass through the first member and into contact with the granular conductive material to permit absorption of ions by the granular conductive material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2007
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Applicant: The Water Company LLC
    Inventors: Brian Elson, Brian Large, Peter Norman, Richard Hoover