Patents by Inventor Cornelius J. Strain

Cornelius J. Strain 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: 11198075
    Abstract: The present technology relates to control systems for use with fluid treatment systems. In one embodiment, for example, a fluid treatment system includes a vessel configured to receive a fluid having one or more constituents and to separate one or more constituents from the fluid. The system can also include a tube extending along at least a portion of the vessel and a sensor. The tube can be in fluid communication with a pressurized air source, and the sensor can be configured to obtain a measurement of an operating parameter. The system can also include a controller in communication with the sensor and pressurized air source. The controller can execute one or more algorithms to determine a filter parameter based on the measurement of the operating parameter, compare the filter parameter to a threshold, and, based on the comparison, activate or deactivate the pressurized air source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: NEXOM (US), INC.
    Inventors: Cornelius J. Strain, Ryan Coe, Miguel A. Gutierrez
  • Patent number: 10786766
    Abstract: The present technology is directed generally to fluid treatment systems. In particular, several embodiments are directed toward filter supports configured to be positioned adjacent a filter belt within a filter belt filtration system. In one embodiment, the filter support can have a longitudinal axis generally parallel to the direction of movement of the filter belt. The filter support can include a plurality of struts spaced apart by a plurality of openings, and at least one of the plurality of struts extends across a portion of the filter support such that a longitudinal axis of the at least one strut is positioned at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the filter support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: NEXOM (US), INC.
    Inventors: Cornelius J. Strain, Kyle Jennings
  • Publication number: 20180229156
    Abstract: The present technology relates to control systems for use with fluid treatment systems. In one embodiment, for example, a fluid treatment system includes a vessel configured to receive a fluid having one or more constituents and to separate one or more constituents from the fluid. The system can also include a tube extending along at least a portion of the vessel and a sensor. The tube can be in fluid communication with a pressurized air source, and the sensor can be configured to obtain a measurement of an operating parameter. The system can also include a controller in communication with the sensor and pressurized air source. The controller can execute one or more algorithms to determine a filter parameter based on the measurement of the operating parameter, compare the filter parameter to a threshold, and, based on the comparison, activate or deactivate the pressurized air source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2015
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Cornelius J. Strain, Ryan Coe, Miguel A. Gutierrez
  • Publication number: 20170189836
    Abstract: The present technology is directed generally to fluid treatment systems. In particular, several embodiments are directed toward filter supports configured to be positioned adjacent a filter belt within a filter belt filtration system. In one embodiment, the filter support can have a longitudinal axis generally parallel to the direction of movement of the filter belt. The filter support can include a plurality of struts spaced apart by a plurality of openings, and at least one of the plurality of struts extends across a portion of the filter support such that a longitudinal axis of the at least one strut is positioned at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the filter support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2015
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Cornelius J. STRAIN, Kyle JENNINGS
  • Publication number: 20170136393
    Abstract: The present technology is directed generally to fluid treatment systems. In particular, several embodiments are directed toward filter supports configured to be positioned adjacent a filter belt within a filter belt filtration system. In one embodiment, the filter support can have a longitudinal axis generally parallel to the direction of movement of the filter belt. The filter support can include a plurality of struts spaced apart by a plurality of openings, and at least one of the plurality of struts extends across a portion of the filter support such that a longitudinal axis of the at least one strut is positioned at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the filter support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: Cornelius J. Strain, Kyle Jennings
  • Publication number: 20170080360
    Abstract: The present technology relates to control systems for use with fluid treatment systems. In one embodiment, for example, a fluid treatment system includes a vessel configured to receive a fluid having one or more constituents and to separate one or more constituents from the fluid. The system can also include a tube extending along at least a portion of the vessel and a sensor. The tube can be in fluid communication with a pressurized air source, and the sensor can be configured to obtain a measurement of an operating parameter. The system can also include a controller in communication with the sensor and pressurized air source. The controller can execute one or more algorithms to determine a filter parameter based on the measurement of the operating parameter, compare the filter parameter to a threshold, and, based on the comparison, activate or deactivate the pressurized air source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Applicant: NEXOM (U.S.), INC.
    Inventors: Miguel A. GUTIÉRREZ, Cornelius J. STRAIN, Ryan COE
  • Publication number: 20150203364
    Abstract: The present technology is directed generally to media reconditioning and/or recovery systems for use in fluid filtration. In some embodiments, a reconditioning system includes an additive source configured to inject an additive into a fluid filtration chamber for media reconditioning. In several embodiments, a controller controls the timing, sequence, amount, and/or duration of additive injection. The additive can be selected to achieve a desired filtration outcome. In some embodiments, the system further includes a recovery component configured to redirect and capture the filtered media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2013
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventors: Cornelius J. Strain, Eric Skidmore, Mark S. Lopp