Patents by Inventor Ian M. Herd

Ian M. Herd 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: 5823711
    Abstract: A water drainage and collection system and method of construction thereof is disclosed. The system includes a graded channel and a water impervious liner secured within the channel along the channel's wall surfaces. A plurality of scrap tire components are positioned within the channel and on top of the liner. The system includes a drainage reservoir formed at a low point in the channel. The surface water percolates through and around the scrap tire components, runs down the grades of the liner, and collects within the reservoir. A pumping station(s) cooperates with an irrigation system to recycle the water and chemicals back to the surface of the golf course or the like. The result of the system being the collection, storage, and recirculation of water and chemicals used to maintain the field area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: Environmental Golf System U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventors: Ian M. Herd, Gary Herd, Laird C. Jenkins, James E. A. Maxwell
  • Patent number: 5795106
    Abstract: A retaining wall system comprising a plurality of scrap tire bales arranged to define a retaining wall structure. A structural material is positioned or applied about the scrap tire bales in order to provide a continuous retaining wall structure serving to retain water, control erosion, support buildings and associated structures, provide a barrier or fence, or other similar functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1998
    Inventor: Ian M. Herd