Patents by Inventor James E. Oberlander

James E. Oberlander 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: 6702948
    Abstract: A method for filtering algae, comprising receiving a generator shut-off signal indicating that a generator associated with a fuel tank having fuel has shut off; and upon receiving the generator shut-off signal, automatically filtering algae from the fuel. The method further comprises receiving a generator active signal indicating that the generator has been activated; and, upon receiving the generator active signal, ceasing filtering algae from the fuel. Algae is filtered from the fuel by way of an algae treatment unit and a filter assembly. A control module controls the filtering process and comprises an alarm operable for alerting someone in the event of a filtering problem. The system comprises a self-contained mobile system capable of on-site fuel reconditioning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: BellSouth Intellectual Property Corporation
    Inventor: James E. Oberlander
  • Publication number: 20040040913
    Abstract: A method for filtering algae, comprising receiving a generator shut-off signal indicating that a generator associated with a fuel tank having fuel has shut off; and upon receiving the generator shut-off signal, automatically filtering algae from the fuel. The method further comprises receiving a generator active signal indicating that the generator has been activated; and, upon receiving the generator active signal, ceasing filtering algae from the fuel. Algae is filtered from the fuel by way of an algae treatment unit and a filter assembly. A control module controls the filtering process and comprises an alarm operable for alerting someone in the event of a filtering problem. The system comprises a self-contained mobile system capable of on-site fuel reconditioning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2002
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Inventor: James E. Oberlander