Patents by Inventor Eric Skidmore

Eric Skidmore 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: 10688420
    Abstract: The present technology is directed to fluid filtration systems having enhanced momentum cleaning devices for filter belts and associated systems and methods. In some embodiments, for example, a filtering system includes a fluid channel having a continuous-loop filter belt positioned therein. The filter belt can be configured to trap contaminants while allowing fluid to pass through the filter belt. The system further includes a first cleaning device proximate to the filter belt and a second cleaning device proximate to the filter belt and downstream of the first cleaning device. In particular embodiments the first cleaning device is a scraping blade that presses against the filter belt and the second cleaning device is one of a wave form, vibrational, or mixed-phase stream energy delivery device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: NEXOM (US), INC.
    Inventors: Cornelius Strain, Eric Skidmore, Eli Cox
  • Patent number: 10029195
    Abstract: The present technology relates generally to fluid filtration systems. In particular, several embodiments are directed toward compartmentally expandable rotating belt filters and associated systems and methods. In some embodiments, for example, a filtering system for contaminated fluid includes a first fluid filtering chamber having a first filter belt movably positioned therein and a second fluid filtering chamber having a second filter belt movably positioned therein. The first filter belt can be operable in parallel with the second filter belt. The system can further include a sensor configured to sense a condition related a volume of the contaminated fluid, a speed of flow of the contaminated fluid, or a level of contaminants in the contaminated fluid. A controller can be configured to initiate, stop, or adjust fluid flow to the first fluid filtering chamber and second fluid filtering chamber individually in response to the sensed condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: NEXOM (US), INC.
    Inventors: Cornelius Strain, Bradley Messerschmidt, Mark S. Lopp, Eric Skidmore, Kylan Kracher
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20150182889
    Abstract: The present technology is directed to fluid filtration systems having enhanced momentum cleaning devices for filter belts and associated systems and methods. In some embodiments, for example, a filtering system includes a fluid channel having a continuous-loop filter belt positioned therein. The filter belt can be configured to trap contaminants while allowing fluid to pass through the filter belt. The system further includes a first cleaning device proximate to the filter belt and a second cleaning device proximate to the filter belt and downstream of the first cleaning device. In particular embodiments the first cleaning device is a scraping blade that presses against the filter belt and the second cleaning device is one of a wave form, vibrational, or mixed-phase stream energy delivery device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Cornelius Strain, Eric Skidmore, Eli Cox
  • Publication number: 20150157965
    Abstract: The present technology relates generally to fluid filtration systems. In particular, several embodiments are directed toward compartmentally expandable rotating belt filters and associated systems and methods. In some embodiments, for example, a filtering system for contaminated fluid includes a first fluid filtering chamber having a first filter belt movably positioned therein and a second fluid filtering chamber having a second filter belt movably positioned therein. The first filter belt can be operable in parallel with the second filter belt. The system can further include a sensor configured to sense a condition related a volume of the contaminated fluid, a speed of flow of the contaminated fluid, or a level of contaminants in the contaminated fluid. A controller can be configured to initiate, stop, or adjust fluid flow to the first fluid filtering chamber and second fluid filtering chamber individually in response to the sensed condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2013
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Applicant: Blue Water Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Cornelius Strain, Bradley Messerschmidt, Mark S. Lopp, Eric Skidmore, Kylan Kracher