Patents by Inventor Govert Bassett, II

Govert Bassett, II 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).

  • Underdrain apparatus and method of manufacturing same
    Patent number: 7410578
    Abstract: A filter underdrain apparatus and a method for manufacturing such apparatus. The apparatus includes a cover member, a water orifice member and a bottom member, each being individual pieces. The cover is placed over the water orifice member and connected thereto by welding. The bottom member is likewise connected to the cover and water orifice members by welding. A water passageway and an air passageway are defined in the inside of the assembled members. Water egress from the water passageway is provided by holes in the water orifice member and the cover. Air egress from the air passageway is provided by holes in the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Newtech Filter Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Hambley, Philip Hambley, Cole Carothers, Govert Bassett, II
  • Underdrain apparatus
    Patent number: 6797166
    Abstract: A filter underdrain apparatus and a method for manufacturing such apparatus. The apparatus includes a cover member, a water orifice member and a bottom member, each being individual pieces. The cover is placed over the water orifice member and connected thereto by welding. The bottom member is likewise connected to the cover and water orifice members by welding. A water passageway and an air passageway are defined in the inside of the assembled members. Water egress from the water passageway is provided by holes in the water orifice member and the cover. Air egress from the air passageway is provided by holes in the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Assignee: Newtech Filter Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip Hambley, David M. Hambley, Cole Carothers, Govert Bassett, II