Patents by Inventor Eric A. Lorge

Eric A. Lorge 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).

  • Multi-media stratified filtration
    Patent number: 10189723
    Abstract: According to various aspects and embodiments, a system and method for treating a feed stream comprising hydrocarbons, suspended solids, and an aqueous-based liquid is provided. The systems and methods may utilize a stratified multi-media bed that includes at least one layer of a composite media comprising a mixture of a cellulose-based material and a polymer. According to certain aspects, contacting the feed stream with the stratified multi-media bed comprises coalescing and filtering the feed stream. According to at least one aspect, the systems and methods include a draft tube positioned within the stratified multi-media bed that may be utilized for backwashing the layers of filter media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: SIEMENS ENERGY, INC.
    Inventors: Chad L. Felch, Eric A. Lorge, Shane P. Wiercinski, Matthew R. Patterson
  • Composite media for water treatment processes and methods of using same
    Patent number: 9782694
    Abstract: Systems and methods for treating a stream comprising hydrocarbons and an aqueous-based liquid are provided. The systems and methods may utilize a media composite comprising a mixture of a cellulose-based material and a polymer. In certain systems and methods, the media composite is capable of being backwashed. The stream comprising the hydrocarbons and aqueous-based liquid may be separated by contacting the stream with the media composite. In certain system and methods, the stream comprising the hydrocarbons and aqueous-based liquid may be coalesced by contacting the stream with the media composite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: SIEMENS ENERGY, INC.
    Inventors: Chad L. Felch, Matthew R. Patterson, Shane P. Wiercinski, Eric A. Lorge
  • Water treatment apparatus incorporating walnut shell filter media and a draft tube system
    Patent number: 9580335
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a system and method for treating wastewater in a filter media apparatus having a draft tube system. The filter media may be walnut shell media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: SIEMENS ENERGY, INC.
    Inventors: Chad L. Felch, Michael Howdeshell, Stuart J. Munson, Eric A. Lorge, Bryan J. Kumfer, Matthew Patterson
  • MULTI-MEDIA STRATIFIED FILTRATION
    Publication number: 20160347626
    Abstract: According to various aspects and embodiments, a system and method for treating a feed stream comprising hydrocarbons, suspended solids, and an aqueous-based liquid is provided. The systems and methods may utilize a stratified multi-media bed that includes at least one layer of a composite media comprising a mixture of a cellulose-based material and a polymer. According to certain aspects, contacting the feed stream with the stratified multi-media bed comprises coalescing and filtering the feed stream. According to at least one aspect, the systems and methods include a draft tube positioned within the stratified multi-media bed that may be utilized for backwashing the layers of filter media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Chad L. Felch, Eric A. Lorge, Shane P. Wiercinski, Matthew R. Patterson
  • COMPOSITE MEDIA FOR WATER TREATMENT PROCESSES AND METHODS OF USING SAME
    Publication number: 20140291249
    Abstract: Systems and methods for treating a stream comprising hydrocarbons and an aqueous-based liquid are provided. The systems and methods may utilize a media composite comprising a mixture of a cellulose-based material and a polymer. In certain systems and methods, the media composite is capable of being backwashed. The stream comprising the hydrocarbons and aqueous-based liquid may be separated by contacting the stream with the media composite. In certain system and methods, the stream comprising the hydrocarbons and aqueous-based liquid may be coalesced by contacting the stream with the media composite.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventors: Chad L. Felch, Matthew Patterson, Shane Wiercinski, Eric A. Lorge
  • WATER TREATMENT APPARATUS INCORPORATING WALNUT SHELL FILTER MEDIA AND A DRAFT TUBE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140231356
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a system and method for treating wastewater in a filter media apparatus having a draft tube system. The filter media may be walnut shell media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: SIEMENS ENERGY, INC.
    Inventors: Chad L. Felch, Michael Howdeshell, Stuart J. Munson, Eric A. Lorge, Bryan J. Kumfer, Matthew Patterson
  • Water filter apparatus incorporating walnut shell filter media and a draft tube system
    Patent number: 8747667
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a system and method for treating wastewater in a filter media apparatus having a draft tube system. The filter media may be walnut shell media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Siemens Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad L. Felch, Michael Howdeshell, Eric A. Lorge, Bryan J. Kumfer, Stuart J. Munson, Matthew Patterson
  • Water Treatment Methods
    Publication number: 20110174746
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a system and method for treating wastewater in a filter media apparatus having a draft tube system. The filter media may be walnut shell media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventors: Chad L. Felch, Michael Howdeshell, Eric a. Lorge, Bryan J. Kumfer, Stuart J. Munson, Matthew Patterson
  • Water Treatment Apparatus and System
    Publication number: 20110163049
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a system and method for treating wastewater in a filter media apparatus having a draft tube system. The filter media may be walnut shell media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: Siemens Water Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: Chad L. Felch, Michael Howdeshell, Eric A. Lorge, Bryan J. Kumfer, Stuart J. Munson, Matthew Patterson