Patents by Inventor Glendon W. Gee

Glendon W. Gee 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).

  • Fluid flow measuring devices and methods for determining fluid flow rates in soils
    Patent number: 6474176
    Abstract: A fluid flow device for determining fluid flow rates in soils includes a conduit for receiving a fluid. The conduit has a reduced channel portion to form a reduced channel portion which amplifies the fluid flow rate of the fluid. A sensor device is coupled in sensing relation relative to the conduit and configured for measuring the amplified fluid flow rate as the fluid flows through the reduced channel portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Glendon W. Gee, Jason C. Ritter, Anderson L. Ward, Randy R. Kirkham
  • Method of draining water through a solid waste site without leaching
    Patent number: 5183355
    Abstract: The present invention is a method of preventing water from leaching solid waste sites by preventing atmospheric precipitation from contacting waste as the water flows through a solid waste site. The method comprises placing at least one drain hole through the solid waste site. The drain hole is seated to prevent waste material from entering the drain hole, and the solid waste site cover material is layered and graded to direct water to flow toward the drain hole and to soil beneath the waste site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1993
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Russell L. Treat, Glendon W. Gee, Greg A. Whyatt
  • Tensiometer with removable wick
    Patent number: 5103654
    Abstract: The present invention relates to improvements in tensiometers for measuring soil water tension comprising a rod shaped wick. the rod shaped wick is shoestring, rolled paper towel, rolled glass microfiber filter, or solid ceramic. The rod shaped wick is secured to the tensiometer by a cone washer and a threaded fitting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1992
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Glendon W. Gee, Melvin D. Campbell
  • Method and apparatus for selectively detecting one of two immiscible liquids in the presence of the other liquid
    Patent number: 4899047
    Abstract: Oil is detected in the presence of water by placing a translucent, porous body of hydrophobic material in contact with the oil and water and detecting the amount by which light incident on the body is attenuated on propagation through the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 6, 1990
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: John W. Cry, Randy R. Kirkham, John F. McBride, Carver S. Simmons, Glendon W. Gee