Patents by Inventor Clinton R. Elston

Clinton R. Elston 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).

  • Patent number: 5256378
    Abstract: An arrangement is provided for facilitating aerobic composting of organic material. The arrangement comprises a compost tank having an upper receiving volume, a central aeration and mixing volume, and a lower compost collection receiving volume. Preferably the central volume includes an air circulation arrangement directing air therethrough, and a mixing arrangement to facilitate mixing of organic material received therein. In the preferred embodiment, the lower compost receiving volume includes a substantially horizontal floor and a conveying mechanism, to convey fully or substantially fully composting material across the horizontal floor, toward a section of the tank from which it can be readily removed. A fluid circulation arrangement is provided, to facilitate liquid dispersion and moistening of organic material throughout the compost tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1993
    Inventor: Clinton R. Elston