Patents by Inventor James E. Delves

James E. Delves 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: 8834716
    Abstract: A water treatment system, for example for treating grey water from domestic appliances comprises a water treatment device containing a filter media through which the water passes to remove particulates and bio-matter. The device has a lid provided with a spraying device. The spraying device may, for example, receive treated water along a line, possibly with the addition of an anti-foaming agent. Operating of the spraying device thus serves to collapse any foam generated within the water treatment device. Filter media can be cleaned periodically in a cyclone, after being drawn up through a pipe by means of a jet pump, receiving treated water along a line. Treated water is stored in a storage tank for subsequent use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Aquacyc Limited
    Inventors: David J. Parkinson, James E. Delves, Kam L. Wong
  • Publication number: 20120091050
    Abstract: A water treatment system, for example for treating grey water from domestic appliances comprises a water treatment device containing a filter media through which the water passes to remove particulates and bio-matter. The device has a lid provided with a spraying device. The spraying device may, for example, receive treated water along a line, possibly with the addition of an anti-foaming agent. Operating of the spraying device thus serves to collapse any foam generated within the water treatment device. Filter media can be cleaned periodically in a cyclone, after being drawn up through a pipe by means of a jet pump, receiving treated water along a line. Treated water is stored in a storage tank for subsequent use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: AQUACYS LIMITED
    Inventors: David J. Parkinson, Jame E. Delves, Kam L. Wong
  • Patent number: 5637278
    Abstract: A treatment device such as a filter device, containing a treatment bed (2) of particulate treatment medium. A fluidizing unit (9) associated with the treatment medium particles, for removing the treatment medium particles from the treatment bed for rejuvenation. The fluidizing unit (9) comprises a liquid supply duct (11) having an outlet (10) and which is arranged to be fed with liquid under pressure from outside the filter bed, and a discharge duct (14) having an inlet (15) and which projects beyond the outlet (10) of the liquid supply duct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1997
    Assignee: Merpro Tortek Limited
    Inventors: Robert M. Smith, John E. Adams, James E. Delves
  • Patent number: 5620594
    Abstract: A water management system is disclosed comprising a first distribution system having a wastewater outlet connected to a settling chamber, which has an overflow to a discharge chamber. The settling chamber has a means for removing settled solids comprising a fluidizing duct having a supply unit connected to a source of water under pressure and a discharge duct within the supply duct for discharge of a slurry of solids from the settling chamber. The discharge chamber is connected to a storage tank for supplying treated water to a second water distribution system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1997
    Assignee: Merpro Tortek Limited
    Inventors: Robert M. Smith, John E. Adams, James E. Delves