Patents by Inventor Dennis Shanklin

Dennis Shanklin 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).

  • Floating wetland structures for use in water remediation
    Patent number: 7314562
    Abstract: Floating wetland structures of the invention are generally formed from one or more floatation panels made of a plurality of polymeric foam particles arranged in a piled laminate structure. The foam particles are arranged within the piled laminate structure so as to define void pathways between at least a portion of said foam particles. The void pathways within the piled laminate structure are of sufficient size and quantity to allow rainwater to flow through and of such an orientation to allow for the roots of vegetation to easily penetrate the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: 3R Foam LLC
    Inventors: Fred Svirklys, Dennis Shanklin
  • Floating wetland structures for use in water remediation
    Publication number: 20060243659
    Abstract: Floating wetland structures of the invention are generally formed from one or more floatation panels made of a plurality of polymeric foam particles arranged in a piled laminate structure. The foam particles are arranged within the piled laminate structure so as to define void pathways between at least a portion of said foam particles. The void pathways within the piled laminate structure are of sufficient size and quantity to allow rainwater to flow through and of such an orientation to allow for the roots of vegetation to easily penetrate the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2005
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventors: Fred Svirklys, Dennis Shanklin
  • Permeable water reservoir covers
    Patent number: 6932540
    Abstract: Potable and process water reservoir covers are provided that exhibit an advantageous balance of rainwater drainage and light transmittance properties. The reservoir covers generally include one or more floatation panels formed from bonded foam particles that are adhered to a fabric layer. The present invention provides a reliable, cost-effective means by which to decrease the algae growth generally associated with water reservoirs. The present invention further decreases reservoir contamination issues associated with dust, sand, debris and waterfowl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Assignee: 3-R Foam, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Svirklys, Dennis Shanklin
  • Permeable water reservoir covers
    Publication number: 20030222016
    Abstract: Potable and process water reservoir covers are provided that exhibit an advantageous balance of rainwater drainage and light transmittance properties. The reservoir covers generally include one or more floatation panels formed from bonded foam particles that are adhered to a fabric layer. The present invention provides a reliable, cost-effective means by which to decrease the algae growth generally associated with water reservoirs. The present invention further decreases reservoir contamination issues associated with dust, sand, debris and waterfowl.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2003
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Inventors: Fred Svirklys, Dennis Shanklin
  • Lagoon covers providing multi-stage waste treatment
    Patent number: 6558548
    Abstract: The present invention is waste treatment apparatus and process for diminishing the emission of malodorous off-gases during waste treatment. The apparatus typically includes a floatation panel formed from bonded foam particles that is adhered to a fabric layer. The present invention provides a reliable, cost-effective means by which to decrease the noxious odors generally associated with waste treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: Odor Control Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Svirklys, Wallace McGregor, Ron Marsh, Dennis Shanklin
  • Lagoon covers providing multi-stage waste treatment
    Publication number: 20020139742
    Abstract: The present invention is waste treatment apparatus and process for diminishing the emission of malodorous off-gases during waste treatment. The apparatus typically includes a floatation panel formed from bonded foam particles that is adhered to a fabric layer. The present invention provides a reliable, cost-effective means by which to decrease the noxious odors generally associated with waste treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2001
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventors: Fred Svirklys, Wallace McGregor, Ron Marsh, Dennis Shanklin