Patents by Inventor Geoffrey B. Woolley

Geoffrey B. Woolley 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).

  • Method and apparatus for organic waste collection in multi-unit residential buildings
    Patent number: 10414583
    Abstract: Effective systems for separating, collecting and transferring organic waste from multi-unit residential buildings to deliver to composting centers are described which facilitate the reduction of contamination of the organic waste with non-compostable plastic bags. This is accomplished both by ensuring that the residents are constantly provided with compostable replacement bags for their kitchen caddies after each delivery of a bag by the resident to the recycling room, and through consistent marking that reminds residents of the system's requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: EcoSafe Zero Waste Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Mallett, Philip D. Ragan, Richard M. Freeman, Geoffrey B. Woolley
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ORGANIC WASTE COLLECTION IN MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
    Publication number: 20170190508
    Abstract: Effective systems for separating, collecting and transferring organic waste from multi-unit residential buildings to deliver to composting centres are described which facilitate the reduction of contamination of the organic waste with non-compostable plastic bags. This is accomplished both by ensuring that the residents are constantly provided with compostable replacement bags for their kitchen caddies after each delivery of a bag by the resident to the recycling room, and through consistent marking that reminds residents of the system's requirements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicant: Plastics Solutions Canada Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Mallett, Philip D. Ragan, Richard M. Freeman, Geoffrey B. Woolley