Patents by Inventor Courtland James Mertel, Jr.

Courtland James Mertel, Jr. 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).

  • Device for removing sludge from the bottom of a lagoon
    Publication number: 20020184797
    Abstract: A device for removing sludge from a lagoon, includes an elongated frame including first and second end portions. The frame includes first and second laterally spaced runners defining a recess therebetween. A scoop is positioned in the recess and includes an inclined bottom. One of the first and second end portions includes an opening which is in fluid communication with the scoop for allowing the sludge to flow therein. A pump is operably connected to the scoop for pumping the sludge collected in the scoop to a remote location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2001
    Publication date: December 12, 2002
    Applicant: The United States Government as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Courtland James Mertel, Jr., Dennis J. Lambert