Patents by Inventor Colin Morrell

Colin Morrell 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: 12076767
    Abstract: A waste treatment system for separating contaminants including per-fluoroalkyl and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from bulk solid waste (12). A preparation module (9) having a bulk material separator separates oversize material (14) from bulk solid waste (12). A physical separation module (13), located down-stream of the preparation module (9), separates the bulk solid waste (12) based on particle size using physical and/or hydrodynamic and/or density separation techniques. An extraction/chemical separation module (19), located downstream of the physical separation module (13), adds leachate and/or extractant to separate the contaminants from a slurry output from the physical separation module (13), into a fines output and a contaminated water solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: GFL Environmental Services Inc.
    Inventor: Colin Morrell
  • Patent number: 11541438
    Abstract: A waste treatment system for separating contaminants including per-fluoroalkyl and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from bulk solid waste (12). A preparation module (9) having a bulk material separator separates oversize material (14) from bulk solid waste (12). A physical separation module (13), located down-stream of the preparation module (9), separates the bulk solid waste (12) based on particle size using physical and/or hydrodynamic and/or density separation techniques. An extraction/chemical separation module (19), located downstream of the physical separation module (13), adds leachate and/or extractant to separate the contaminants from a slurry output from the physical separation module (13), into a fines output and a contaminated water solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: CLEANEARTH TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventor: Colin Morrell
  • Publication number: 20220371064
    Abstract: A waste treatment system for separating contaminants including per-fluoroalkyl and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from bulk solid waste (12). A preparation module (9) having a bulk material separator separates oversize material (14) from bulk solid waste (12). A physical separation module (13), located down-stream of the preparation module (9), separates the bulk solid waste (12) based on particle size using physical and/or hydrodynamic and/or density separation techniques. An extraction/chemical separation module (19), located downstream of the physical separation module (13), adds leachate and/or extractant to separate the contaminants from a slurry output from the physical separation module (13), into a fines output and a contaminated water solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventor: Colin MORRELL
  • Publication number: 20200222953
    Abstract: A waste treatment system for separating contaminants including per-fluoroalkyl and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from bulk solid waste (12). A preparation module (9) having a bulk material separator separates oversize material (14) from bulk solid waste (12). A physical separation module (13), located down-stream of the preparation module (9), separates the bulk solid waste (12) based on particle size using physical and/or hydrodynamic and/or density separation techniques. An extraction/chemical separation module (19), located downstream of the physical separation module (13), adds leachate and/or extractant to separate the contaminants from a slurry output from the physical separation module (13), into a fines output and a contaminated water solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventor: Colin MORRELL
  • Patent number: 7462281
    Abstract: A tank assembly comprises a plurality of tank sections. Each tank section is capable of being connected to at least one other tank section. Each tank section is dimensioned to enable the section to be accommodated at or within a predetermined width limit for transportation by public road. A dimension of the tank directed across the sections when the tank is assembled exceeds the predetermined width limit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Inventors: Glenn Clark, Colin Morrell
  • Publication number: 20080041778
    Abstract: A tank assembly comprises a plurality of tank sections. Each tank section is capable of being connected to at least one other tank section. Each tank section is dimensioned to enable the section to be accommodated at or within a predetermined width limit for transportation by public road. A dimension of the tank directed across the sections when the tank is assembled exceeds the predetermined width limit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventors: Glenn Clark, Colin Morrell
  • Patent number: 7311827
    Abstract: A tank assembly is disclosed having a plurality of tank sections each capable of being connected to at least one other tank section, wherein each tank section has a dimension that enables the section to be accommodated at or within a predetermined width limit for transportation by public road, and wherein a dimension of the tank directly across the sections when the tank is assembled exceeds said predetermined width limit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Inventors: Glenn Clark, Colin Morrell
  • Patent number: 7166214
    Abstract: An apparatus for the removal of mercury and other harmful substances from effluents produced in dentist offices is described. The apparatus involves a series of inclined plates upon which mercury reducing bacteria are present, and a subsequent alkaline pH precipitation chambers and an ion exchange chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: 3MA Solutions Incorporated
    Inventors: Stephen Armstrong, Colin Morrell
  • Publication number: 20060175240
    Abstract: A tank assembly is disclosed having a plurality of tank sections each capable of being connected to at least one other tank section, wherein each tank section has a dimension that enables the section to be accommodated at or within a predetermined width limit for transportation by public road, and wherein a dimension of the tank directly across the sections when the tank is assembled exceeds said predetermined width limit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2005
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventors: Glenn Clark, Colin Morrell
  • Publication number: 20060065594
    Abstract: An apparatus for the removal of mercury and other harmful substances from effluents produced in dentist offices is described. The apparatus involves a series of inclined plates upon which mercury reducing bacteria are present, and a subsequent alkaline pH precipitation chambers and an ion exchange chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2004
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Inventors: Stephen Armstrong, Colin Morrell