Patents by Inventor Edward B. Berkey

Edward B. Berkey 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).

  • Publication number: 20160309965
    Abstract: In one embodiment of the disclosure, a shower outflow diversion system includes a collection platform having a top surface at a first elevation and a base surface, the platform having a thickness between the top surface and the base surface, the top surface defining a top channel network for collecting over-spray and channeling it to a collection platform outlet at a second elevation lower than the first elevation. Another embodiment includes a method of diverting shower outflow to a location other than the shower drain in the shower floor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: Edward B. Berkey
  • Patent number: 8961782
    Abstract: Grey water is conveyed to a tank, passed through filters, and pumped to an irrigation system. A floating spray component is provided in the tank to automatically backwash the filters to prevent clogging, moving up and down as the level of water in the tank changes. The filters can be cylindrical and oriented vertically, and a removable, internal filter cartridge can mount the filters. The filters can be accessed through a top, above ground cap, and the carriage can be removed for access to other parts by removing a larger lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: The Filtrific Co., LLC
    Inventor: Edward B. Berkey
  • Publication number: 20130001141
    Abstract: Grey water is conveyed to a tank, passed through filters, and pumped to an irrigation system. A floating spray component is provided in the tank to automatically backwash the filters to prevent clogging, moving up and down as the level of water in the tank changes. The filters can be cylindrical and oriented vertically, and a removable, internal filter cartridge can mount the filters. The filters can be accessed through a top, above ground cap, and the carriage can be removed for access to other parts by removing a larger lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: FILTRIFIC COMPANY
    Inventor: Edward B. Berkey
  • Patent number: 6602408
    Abstract: A filtration system is described for a water garden having a reservoir 10. The reservoir includes a lid 14 and a tubular intake 26 connected to a water line 20 for receiving unfiltered water. The improvement includes a cup-shaped retainer 40 and one or more upright filters 60. The retainer includes a side wall tubular intake 48 mated to the reservoir intake 26 and a lower surface having an opening 50 supporting the filter upper end and may also include a handle 52 supported on the reservoir rim. The filter encompasses the opening so that substantially all unfiltered water entering the retainer intake portion flows downwardly into the upright filter. The retainer is removable from the reservoir and the filter may be removable from the retainer by handle 68.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Inventor: Edward B. Berkey
  • Patent number: 6241877
    Abstract: A circulation and filtration system is provided for use with water gardens having a water container adapted to hold water at a preferred fill height. The system includes a reservoir, an intake line, a pump, and a return line. The reservoir is located near the water container and is capable of holding a reserve of water. In one embodiment, the reservoir includes an upright basket filter located therein. The intake line includes a first end opening positionable within the water container near the preferred fill height and a second end opening connected to the basket filter. During use, water flows into the basket filter through the intake line via gravity. The pump is located either within the reservoir or externally from the reservoir though connected to the reservoir through additional piping. The return line includes a first end connected to the pump and a second end positionable at a desired location in the water garden.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Inventor: Edward B. Berkey