Patents by Inventor Gregory SPIRES

Gregory SPIRES 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).

  • Publication number: 20260125889
    Abstract: The disclosed embodiments describe systems, methods, and devices for a fluid run-off system. These systems, methods, and devices may include a fluid run-off system which may comprise a layer of foundation stone, at least one stormwater management system located above the layer of foundation stone, a layer of embedment stone located around the at least one stormwater chamber, a layer of initial fill located above the layer of embedment stone, a layer of final fill located above the layer of initial fill, a filtration fabric located around a perimeter of the layer of foundation stone and the layer of embedment stone, and a geogrid system located around a perimeter of the filtration fabric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2025
    Publication date: May 7, 2026
    Applicant: Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel LEE, Gregory SPIRES, Christopher STONEBURG
  • Publication number: 20260015848
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to a stormwater management system. In some embodiments, the stormwater management system may comprise a plurality of stormwater crates connected in one or more rows and a sediment capture row located within the plurality of stormwater crates. In some embodiments, the sediment capture row may comprise one or more stormwater crates connected in a row, a geotextile wrap surrounding the one or more stormwater crates, a plurality of side panels located on an outer side of the geotextile wrap, and a front panel connected to a front end of the sediment capture row.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2024
    Publication date: January 15, 2026
    Applicant: Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel LEE, Gregory SPIRES, Christopher STONEBURG, Joseph K LUDEMANN
  • Patent number: 12523032
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to a stormwater management system. In some embodiments, the stormwater management system may comprise a plurality of stormwater crates connected in one or more rows and a sediment capture row located within the plurality of stormwater crates. In some embodiments, the sediment capture row may comprise one or more stormwater crates connected in a row, a geotextile wrap surrounding the one or more stormwater crates, a plurality of side panels located on an outer side of the geotextile wrap, and a front panel connected to a front end of the sediment capture row.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2026
    Assignee: Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel Lee, Gregory Spires, Christopher Stoneburg, Joseph K Ludemann
  • Publication number: 20240368875
    Abstract: Stormwater management systems, methods, and apparatuses for containing and filtering runoff may be provided. In one implementation, a flared end ramp for managing flow of material into a stormwater chamber may be provided. The flared end ramp may include an inlet end configured for connection with a pipe, a side wall of the flared end ramp having a rounded profile at the inlet end; an outlet end configured for placement within the stormwater chamber; and an inclined surface extending between the inlet end and the outlet end of the flared end ramp and configured to deliver material from the pipe into the stormwater chamber. The outlet end of the flared end ramp may have a larger width than the inlet end of the flared end ramp such that the inclined surface is angled laterally outward from the inlet end toward the outlet end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Applicant: ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory SPIRES, Brian RUSTIA, Evan GENO, Michael KUEHN
  • Patent number: 12065821
    Abstract: Stormwater management systems, methods, and apparatuses for containing and filtering runoff may be provided. In one implementation, a flared end ramp for managing flow of material into a stormwater chamber may be provided. The flared end ramp may include an inlet end configured for connection with a pipe, a side wall of the flared end ramp having a rounded profile at the inlet end; an outlet end configured for placement within the stormwater chamber; and an inclined surface extending between the inlet end and the outlet end of the flared end ramp and configured to deliver material from the pipe into the stormwater chamber. The outlet end of the flared end ramp may have a larger width than the inlet end of the flared end ramp such that the inclined surface is angled laterally outward from the inlet end toward the outlet end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Spires, Brian Rustia, Evan Geno, Michael Kuehn
  • Publication number: 20240209613
    Abstract: A flared end ramp for managing and distributing fluid runoff. The flared end ramp may have an inlet end configured to connect to a pipe, a plurality of protrusions on the upper side of the inlet end, and an outlet end. An inclined surface may extend between the inlet end and the outlet end of the flared end ramp, the outlet end of the flared end ramp has a larger width than the inlet end of the flared end ramp such that the inclined surface is angled laterally outward from the inlet end toward the outlet end. The flared end ramp may include a tab positioned on an edge of the outlet end, the tab extending vertically relative to the outlet end. The flared end ramp may be placed inside a stormwater chamber, and the tab may be positioned outside of the stormwater chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2024
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Applicant: Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Spires, Gregory Baryluk, Brian Rustia, Irena Makarchuk
  • Publication number: 20210285203
    Abstract: Stormwater management systems, methods, and apparatuses for containing and filtering runoff may be provided. In one implementation, a flared end ramp for managing flow of material into a stormwater chamber may be provided. The flared end ramp may include an inlet end configured for connection with a pipe, a side wall of the flared end ramp having a rounded profile at the inlet end; an outlet end configured for placement within the stormwater chamber; and an inclined surface extending between the inlet end and the outlet end of the flared end ramp and configured to deliver material from the pipe into the stormwater chamber. The outlet end of the flared end ramp may have a larger width than the inlet end of the flared end ramp such that the inclined surface is angled laterally outward from the inlet end toward the outlet end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Applicant: ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory SPIRES, Brian RUSTIA, Evan GENO, Michael KUEHN
  • Patent number: 11028570
    Abstract: Stormwater management systems, methods, and apparatuses for containing and filtering runoff may be provided. In one implementation, a flared end ramp for managing flow of material into a stormwater chamber may be provided. The flared end ramp may include an inlet end configured for connection with a pipe, a side wall of the flared end ramp having a rounded profile at the inlet end; an outlet end configured for placement within the stormwater chamber; and an inclined surface extending between the inlet end and the outlet end of the flared end ramp and configured to deliver material from the pipe into the stormwater chamber. The outlet end of the flared end ramp may have a larger width than the inlet end of the flared end ramp such that the inclined surface is angled laterally outward from the inlet end toward the outlet end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory Spires, Brian Rustia, Evan Geno, Michael Kuehn
  • Patent number: 11028569
    Abstract: Stormwater management systems, methods, and apparatuses for containing and filtering runoff may be provided. In one implementation, a stormwater management system may include a stormwater chamber configured for placement underground; a flared end ramp at the inlet of the stormwater chamber that is configured to receive runoff containing sediment and to distribute the sediment across a width of the stormwater chamber; and a filtration fabric situated beneath the stormwater chamber, the filtration fabric being configured to capture sediment from the runoff in the stormwater chamber while the runoff flows out of the stormwater chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory Spires, Brian Rustia, Evan Geno, Michael Kuehn, George Ives, III
  • Publication number: 20200354943
    Abstract: Stormwater management systems, methods, and apparatuses for containing and filtering runoff may be provided. In one implementation, a flared end ramp for managing flow of material into a stormwater chamber may be provided. The flared end ramp may include an inlet end configured for connection with a pipe, a side wall of the flared end ramp having a rounded profile at the inlet end; an outlet end configured for placement within the stormwater chamber; and an inclined surface extending between the inlet end and the outlet end of the flared end ramp and configured to deliver material from the pipe into the stormwater chamber. The outlet end of the flared end ramp may have a larger width than the inlet end of the flared end ramp such that the inclined surface is angled laterally outward from the inlet end toward the outlet end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Applicant: ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory SPIRES, Brian RUSTIA, Evan GENO, Michael KUEHN
  • Publication number: 20200354941
    Abstract: Stormwater management systems, methods, and apparatuses for containing and filtering runoff may be provided. In one implementation, a stormwater management system may include a stormwater chamber configured for placement underground; a flared end ramp at the inlet of the stormwater chamber that is configured to receive runoff containing sediment and to distribute the sediment across a width of the stormwater chamber; and a filtration fabric situated beneath the stormwater chamber, the filtration fabric being configured to capture sediment from the runoff in the stormwater chamber while the runoff flows out of the stormwater chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Applicant: ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory SPIRES, Brian RUSTIA, Evan GENO, Michael KUEHN, George Ives, III
  • Patent number: D1129617
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2026
    Assignee: Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Spires, Gregory Baryluk, Brian Rustia, Irena Makarchuk