Patents by Inventor Clark Henry
Clark Henry 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).
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Patent number: 8746492Abstract: A sewage tank for use with a pump such as a grinder pump to convey sewage. The sewage tank includes a container comprising a sidewall, and a plurality of members connectable and attachable around an outer surface of the sidewall of the container operable for use in providing additional ballast under high ground water conditions.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Environment One CorporationInventors: Paul J. Daley, Clark A. Henry
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Publication number: 20130228244Abstract: A sewage tank for use with a pump such as a grinder pump to convey sewage. The sewage tank includes a container having an upper portion and a lower tapering portion defining a chamber for containing the pump. The lower tapering portion has a reduced size compared to the upper portion. The upper portion and the lower portion may include a plurality of intersecting vertical ribs and horizontal ribs defining a plurality of recessed pockets. The lower portion of the sewage tank may also include an outwardly-extending flange sufficiently sized so that soil may be backfilled around the bottom of the tank to prevent the tank from floating upward out of the ground due to its buoyancy under high ground water conditions. A sewage tank having a stepped flange is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2012Publication date: September 5, 2013Inventors: Paul J. DALEY, Clark A. HENRY, Graeme HISGROVE, Adrian MASSEY
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Publication number: 20130126563Abstract: The present invention is a baby bottle holding apparatus and a method of use thereof which allow the wearer to conveniently bottle-feed a baby in closeness and comfort similarly found in breastfeeding. Particularly, the present invention allows the wearer to utilize only one hand in bottle-feeding the baby while utilizing the free hand to perform other manual tasks. The apparatus is to be worn around the thorax with the baby bottle pouch positioned centrally upon the chest of the wearer. With the bottle pouch positioned upon the chest, the user may insert a baby bottle into the pouch with the bottle nipple shown and visible to the baby. The bottle is secured to the pouch via a drawstring or an elastic band. The strap of the apparatus is adjustable in length. Beside the bottle, the baby may also play with a toy attached to the strap via a string.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventor: Angel Clark Henry
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Patent number: 8297466Abstract: A sewage tank for use with a pump such as a grinder pump to convey sewage. The sewage tank includes a container having an upper portion and a lower tapering portion defining a chamber for containing the pump. The lower tapering portion has a reduced size compared to the upper portion. The upper portion and the lower portion may include a plurality of intersecting vertical ribs and horizontal ribs defining a plurality of recessed pockets. The lower portion of the sewage tank may also include an outwardly-extending flange sufficiently sized so that soil may be backfilled around the bottom of the tank to prevent the tank from floating upward out of the ground due to its buoyancy under high ground water conditions. The sewage tank may also include a stepped flange.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2009Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Environment One CorporationInventors: Paul J. Daley, Clark A. Henry, Adrian Massey
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Patent number: 8074911Abstract: A liquid level sensing assembly employs an inductive or magnetic coupling to wirelessly communicate a plurality of signals based on a changing level of wastewater in a tank to a first coil of a pump/alarm control circuit in the grinder pump. The assembly includes at least one liquid level sensor operable in response to the changing level of the wastewater, a second coil positionable adjacent to the first coil in the grinder pump, and a transponder for extracting electrical energy using the second coil in response to the first coil. The transponder is operably connected to the at least one liquid level sensor and operable to wirelessly transmit from the second coil to the first coil the plurality of signals based on the state of the at least one liquid level sensor due to the changing level of the wastewater in the tank.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2007Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Environment One CorporationInventors: David Capano, Clark A. Henry, George A. Earle, III, Keith Abatto
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Publication number: 20100213199Abstract: A sewage tank for use with a pump such as a grinder pump to convey sewage. The sewage tank includes a container having an upper portion and a lower tapering portion defining a chamber for containing the pump. The lower tapering portion has a reduced size compared to the upper portion. The upper portion and the lower portion may include a plurality of intersecting vertical ribs and horizontal ribs defining a plurality of recessed pockets. The lower portion of the sewage tank may also include an outwardly-extending flange sufficiently sized so that soil may be backfilled around the bottom of the tank to prevent the tank from floating upward out of the ground due to its buoyancy under high ground water conditions. A sewage tank having a stepped flange is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Paul J. DALEY, Clark A. HENRY, Adrian MASSEY
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Patent number: 7624892Abstract: A sewage tank for use with a pump such as a grinder pump to convey sewage. The sewage tank includes a container having an upper portion and a lower tapering portion defining a chamber for containing the pump. The lower tapering portion has a reduced size compared to the upper portion. The upper portion and the lower portion may include a plurality of intersecting vertical ribs and horizontal ribs defining a plurality of recessed pockets. The lower portion of the sewage tank may also include an outwardly-extending flange sufficiently sized so that soil may be backfilled around the bottom of the tank to prevent the tank from floating upward out of the ground due to its buoyancy under high ground water conditions. A sewage tank having a stepped flange is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2006Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: Environment One CorporationInventors: Paul J. Daley, Clark Henry, Graeme Hisgrove, Adrian Massey
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Publication number: 20080290011Abstract: A liquid level sensing assembly employs an inductive or magnetic coupling to wirelessly communicate a plurality of signals based on a changing level of wastewater in a tank to a first coil of a pump/alarm control circuit in the grinder pump. The assembly includes at least one liquid level sensor operable in response to the changing level of the wastewater, a second coil positionable adjacent to the first coil in the grinder pump, and a transponder for extracting electrical energy using the second coil in response to the first coil. The transponder is operably connected to the at least one liquid level sensor and operable to wirelessly transmit from the second coil to the first coil the plurality of signals based on the state of the at least one liquid level sensor due to the changing level of the wastewater in the tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2007Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: ENVIRONMENT ONE CORPORATIONInventors: David CAPANO, Clark A. HENRY, George A. EARLE, III, Keith ABATTO
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Publication number: 20060260993Abstract: A sewage tank for use with a pump such as a grinder pump to convey sewage. The sewage tank includes a container having an upper portion and a lower tapering portion defining a chamber for containing the pump. The lower tapering portion has a reduced size compared to the upper portion. The upper portion and the lower portion may include a plurality of intersecting vertical ribs and horizontal ribs defining a plurality of recessed pockets. The lower portion of the sewage tank may also include an outwardly-extending flange sufficiently sized so that soil may be backfilled around the bottom of the tank to prevent the tank from floating upward out of the ground due to its buoyancy under high ground water conditions. A sewage tank having a stepped flange is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2006Publication date: November 23, 2006Inventors: Paul Daley, Clark Henry, Graeme Hisgrove, Adrian Massey
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Patent number: 7075425Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatus for monitoring a plurality of grinder pumps, and in particular, remotely over a communications network. Aspects of the invention include an alarm panel having a modular configuration, a modem board which allows use of a single telephone line and use by the homeowner in an emergency, the transmission of data over a high voltage AC line, and recharging of a sensing tube for measuring the level of wastewater in a tank.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2001Date of Patent: July 11, 2006Assignee: Environment One CorporationInventors: David Capano, Clark A. Henry, William J. Antalek, Elwood L. Morrell, Jr., John H. Koegler, Jr., Sharon G. Salvi
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Publication number: 20020109592Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatus for monitoring a plurality of grinder pumps, and in particular, remotely over a communications network. Aspects of the invention include an alarm panel having a modular configuration, a modem board which allows use of a single telephone line and use by the homeowner in an emergency, the transmission of data over a high voltage AC line, and recharging of a sensing tube for measuring the level of wastewater in a tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2001Publication date: August 15, 2002Applicant: ENVIRONMENT ONE CORPORATIONInventors: David Capano, Clark A. Henry, William J. Antalek, Elwood L. Murrell, John H. Koegler, Sharon G. Salvi
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Patent number: 6010086Abstract: A grinder pump includes a pump assembly, a grinder mechanism, and a motor disposed between the grinder mechanism and the pump assembly. A shaft of the motor is operably attached at one end thereof to the grinder mechanism and at the other end thereof to the pump assembly. This arrangement enables providing smaller radial clearances between the cutting portions of the grinder mechanism. Vortex-type impeller vanes can be associated with a grinding head of the grinder mechanism to assist flow of effluent from the grinder mechanism to the pump assembly via a passageway extending about, and/or in parallel with, a motor mounting unit.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 1998Date of Patent: January 4, 2000Assignee: Enviroment One CorporationInventors: George A. Earle, III, Clark A. Henry, Mark E. Alexander
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Patent number: 5816510Abstract: A grinder pump station is capable of having its height adjusted in the field during installation, and includes a substantially cylindrical inner wall having an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface of the inner wall defines a cavity for insertion and mounting of a grinder pump therein. In addition to the substantially cylindrical inner wall, there is a substantially cylindrical outer wall having an inner surface and outer surface, wherein the outer wall has a diameter greater than the inner wall. For increasing the structural integrity of the grinder pump station, a plurality of rigid members extend between the substantially cylindrical inner wall and the substantially cylindrical outer wall, each of the plurality of rigid members being affixed to the inner wall and each of the plurality of rigid members being engaged to the inner surface of the outer wall. A base disposed is located adjacent to a lower portion of the inner and outer walls.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 1996Date of Patent: October 6, 1998Assignee: Environment One CorporationInventors: George A. Earle, III, Clark A. Henry, Andrew P. Sleasman
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Patent number: 5752315Abstract: A grinder pump station capable of having its height adjusted in the field during installation has a longitudinal tank having a substantially cylindrical non-corrugated inner wall secured to a substantially cylindrical corrugated outer wall, a separate transition section for mounting a grinder pump unit within the longitudinal tank, a removable lid assembly attached to the top of the longitudinal tank, and a base attached to the bottom of the tank. A grinder pump unit may be mounted inside of the tank. The removable lid assembly includes an electrical and ventilation interface for the grinder pump unit mounted in the tank, thereby facilitating adjustment of the height of the tank through variation in its longitudinal extent without interference with the electrical and ventilation interface. The transition section separates an upper tank portion from a lower tank portion, preferably has a non-corrugated side wall, and includes a sewage inlet opening and a sewage outlet opening through its side wall.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 1996Date of Patent: May 19, 1998Assignee: Environment One CorporationInventors: Andrew P. Sleasman, George A. Earle, III, Clark A. Henry
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Patent number: 5562254Abstract: A grinder pump station capable of having its height adjusted in the field during installation has a longitudinal tank having a substantially cylindrical non-corrugated inner wall secured to a substantially cylindrical corrugated outer wall, a separate transition section for mounting a grinder pump unit within the longitudinal tank, a removable lid assembly attached to the top of the longitudinal tank, and a base attached to the bottom of the tank. A grinder pump unit may be mounted inside of the tank. The removable lid assembly includes an electrical and ventilation interface for the grinder pump unit mounted in the tank, thereby facilitating adjustment of the height of the tank through variation in its longitudinal extent without interference with the electrical and ventilation interface. The transition section separates an upper tank portion from a lower tank portion, preferably has a non-corrugated side wall, and includes a sewage inlet opening and a sewage outlet opening through its side wall.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 1994Date of Patent: October 8, 1996Assignee: Environment One Corp.Inventors: Andrew P. Sleasman, George A. Earle, III, Clark A. Henry
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Patent number: 5439180Abstract: An integral, readily installed, universal pump assembly has an integral, liquid-tight outer housing for supporting within a single liquid-tight containment vessel an electric motor driven pump, and discharging liquid from a discharge outlet of the pump. The assembly includes at least one normal high and low liquid level sensing control pneumatic pressure operated electric switch supported within the housing for deriving on-off switching control signals for controlling normal on-off operation of the pump. At least one liquid level sensing diving bell is supported on the housing and has at least one lower open end exposed to the liquid in the collection tank for deriving varying pressure pneumatic liquid level indicating signals for application to the pressure operated switch for deriving the on-off control signal.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 1993Date of Patent: August 8, 1995Assignee: Environment/One CorporationInventors: Thomas R. Baughman, Clark A. Henry, Andrew P. Sleasman, William R. Schouten, Gene A. Rougeux
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Patent number: D529573Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2004Date of Patent: October 3, 2006Assignee: Environment One CorporationInventors: Paul J. Daley, Clark A. Henry, Graeme Hisgrove, Adrian Massey
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Patent number: D552708Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2005Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Assignee: Environment One CorporationInventors: Paul J. Daley, Clark A. Henry, Graeme Hisgrove, Adrian Massey
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Patent number: D556293Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2006Date of Patent: November 27, 2007Assignee: Environment One CorporationInventors: Paul J. Daley, Clark Henry, Graeme Hisgrove, Adrian Massey
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Patent number: D594491Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2007Date of Patent: June 16, 2009Assignee: Environment One CorporationInventors: Clark A. Henry, George Vorsheim