Patents by Inventor Christopher J. Blane

Christopher J. Blane 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).

  • Portable suction nozzle and holster therefor
    Patent number: 10117552
    Abstract: A portable suction nozzle for removing layers of fat, oil and grease (FOG), scum, sludge and the like from the surface or bottom of tanks used in water and sewage treatment plants, septic systems and the like. The device can be used by an operator working in such environments, as well as honey wagon operators, oil spill response teams and the like. The device can be held in place by a holster arrangement mounted to a tank to be cleaned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Inventor: Christopher J. Blane
  • Portable Suction Nozzle and Holster Therefor
    Publication number: 20150190024
    Abstract: A portable suction nozzle for removing layers of fat, oil and grease (FOG), scum, sludge and the like from the surface or bottom of tanks used in water and sewage treatment plants, septic systems and the like. The device can be used by an operator working in such environments, as well as honey wagon operators, oil spill response teams and the like. The device can be held in place by a holster arrangement mounted to a tank to be cleaned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Inventor: Christopher J. BLANE
  • Portable suction nozzle and holster therefor
    Patent number: 9003602
    Abstract: A portable suction nozzle for removing layers of fat, oil and grease (FOG), scum, sludge and the like from the surface or bottom of tanks used in water and sewage treatment plants, septic systems and the like. The device can be used by an operator working in such environments, as well as honey wagon operators, oil spill response teams and the like. The device can be held in place by a holster arrangement mounted to a tank to be cleaned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Inventor: Christopher J. Blane
  • Portable suction nozzle and holster therefor
    Publication number: 20120047684
    Abstract: A portable suction nozzle for removing layers of fat, oil and grease (FOG), scum, sludge and the like from the surface or bottom of tanks used in water and sewage treatment plants, septic systems and the like. The device can be used by an operator working in such environments, as well as honey wagon operators, oil spill response teams and the like. The device can be held in place by a holster arrangement mounted to a tank to be cleaned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventor: Christopher J. Blane