Patents by Inventor James H. Lenhart, Jr.

James H. Lenhart, Jr. 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: 20140026480
    Abstract: A water collection tray for vegetative and non-vegetative rooftop systems includes sidewalls, a bottom, and an open top that defines an interior region. A water separation barrier located in the interior region between the bottom and the top has multiple openings through which water admitted to the tray enters a water collector. A drain opening out of the tray from the water collector and in fluid communication with a water flow regulator causes all of the water flowing out of the drain to pass through the water flow regulator. Multiple water collection trays configured in an interlocking system provide for attenuation of rainfall to reduce peak flows of stormwater runoff from rooftops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventors: James H. Lenhart, JR., Timothy J. Nash
  • Publication number: 20130175216
    Abstract: A stormwater filtration system suitable for treatment of stormwater runoff in a developed environment uses a treatment bay that includes a filtration bed with live plant matter and a plurality of functional layers. The filtration bed may include an adsorption layer or area that contains a phosphorus adsorptive granular media. In accordance with another aspect, the filtration system includes a layer of permeable pavers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Applicant: CONTECH STORMWATER SOLUTIONS INC.
    Inventors: Jia Ma, James H. Lenhart, JR.
  • Patent number: 8318015
    Abstract: A stormwater filtration system suitable for treatment of stormwater runoff in a developed environment uses a primary treatment bay that includes a filtration bed with live plant matter. A second treatment bay treats water that exceeds the maximum throughput of the primary bay. A reservoir stores treated runoff to water the plants during dry weather. Removable trays on the surface of the primary filtration bed provide plants suitable for ground cover. Additional bays expand the filtration bed throughput and accommodate extended root systems. A flow control may be provided for the primary treatment bay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Contech Engineered Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Vaikko P. Allen, II, Jeremiah M. Lehman, James H. Lenhart, Jr., Hong Lin, Daniel P. Cobb, Gregory W Byrne
  • Patent number: 8216479
    Abstract: A stormwater filtration system includes a dry well structure including a top having an access opening, a bottom and a sidewall extending between the top and the bottom to define an internal volume of the dry well structure. A deck assembly partitions the dry well structure into an upper region and a lower region. The deck assembly includes a plurality of deck members sized to be delivered through the access opening of the dry well structure and configured to be assembled within the internal volume to form the deck assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Contech Stormwater Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Jordan W. Lambert, V, James H. Lenhart, Jr., Daniel W. Aberle
  • Publication number: 20120111780
    Abstract: A stormwater filtration system suitable for treatment of stormwater runoff in a developed environment uses a primary treatment bay that includes a filtration bed with live plant matter. A second treatment bay treats water that exceeds the maximum throughput of the primary bay. A reservoir stores treated runoff to water the plants during dry weather. Removable trays on the surface of the primary filtration bed provide plants suitable for ground cover. Additional bays expand the filtration bed throughput and accommodate extended root systems. A flow control may be provided for the primary treatment bay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2012
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Inventors: Vaikko P. Allen, II, Jeremiah M. Lehman, James H. Lenhart, JR., Hong Lin, Daniel P. Cobb, Gregory W. Byrne
  • Patent number: 8110105
    Abstract: A stormwater filtration system suitable for treatment of stormwater runoff in a developed environment uses a primary treatment bay that includes a filtration bed with live plant matter. A second treatment bay treats water that exceeds the maximum throughput of the primary bay. A reservoir stores treated runoff to water the plants during dry weather. Removable trays on the surface of the primary filtration bed provide plants suitable for ground cover. Additional bays expand the filtration bed throughput and accommodate extended root systems. A flow control may be provided for the primary treatment bay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Contech Stormwater Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Vaikko P. Allen, II, Jeremiah M. Lehman, James H. Lenhart, Jr., Hong Lin, Daniel P. Cobb, Gregory W. Byrne
  • Publication number: 20090255868
    Abstract: A stormwater filtration system suitable for treatment of stormwater runoff in a developed environment uses a primary treatment bay that includes a filtration bed with live plant matter. A second treatment bay treats water that exceeds the maximum throughput of the primary bay. A reservoir stores treated runoff to water the plants during dry weather. Removable trays on the surface of the primary filtration bed provide plants suitable for ground cover. Additional bays expand the filtration bed throughput and accommodate extended root systems. A flow control may be provided for the primary treatment bay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventors: Vaikko P. Allen, II, Jeremiah M. Lehman, James H. Lenhart, JR., Hong Lin, Daniel P. Cobb, Gregory W. Byrne
  • Patent number: 7419591
    Abstract: A filter assembly is provided that includes a hood, a drain manifold, a filter disposed between the hood and the drain manifold, a drainage space that is disposed between and in fluid communication with both the filter medium and the drain manifold, a check valve that is configured to permit air to escape but not to enter the drainage space so that a siphon can be established that draws additional fluid through the filter medium and into the drain manifold, the siphon continuing until air entering the hood disrupts the siphon, and a check valve cap that is configured to permit air to escape the check valve while preserving an air-filled void above the check valve when the filter assembly is submerged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: Contech Stormwater Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel W. Aberle, James H. Lenhart, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7214311
    Abstract: A filter assembly is provided that includes a hood, a drain manifold, a filter disposed between the hood and the drain manifold, a drainage space that is disposed between and in fluid communication with both the filter medium and the drain manifold, a check valve that is configured to permit air to escape but not to enter the drainage space so that a siphon can be established that draws additional fluid through the filter medium and into the drain manifold, the siphon continuing until air entering the hood disrupts the siphon, and a check valve cap that is configured to permit air to escape the check valve while preserving an air-filled void above the check valve when the filter assembly is submerged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Contech Stormwater Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel W. Aberle, James H. Lenhart, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6649048
    Abstract: A filter assembly that filters water, particularly stormwater, that includes flow regulating, siphon inducing, and surface cleaning features that allow the filter assembly to operate at the design filtration rate for an extended period of time. During filtration, water flows inward through an annular filter medium into a drain manifold. The rate of flow into the drain manifold is controlled by a float valve assembly. A check valve permits air to escape, but not enter, the filter assembly creating a siphon effect when the rate of flow into the drain manifold is increased. The siphon effect draws water through the entire filtration surface and the entire volume of the filter medium. When the external water level decreases to the level of an array of voids in the filter assembly enclosure, the siphon is interrupted by turbulent air streams entering the filter assembly, agitating the filter surface and dislodging particulate matter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Stormwater Management
    Inventors: Scott A. de Ridder, James H. Lenhart, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6027639
    Abstract: The apparatus treats storm water and includes a cylindrical basket that has a housing with a circumferentially extending air slot near the base of the housing. The basket contains an annular bed of absorbent material surrounded by a filter cartridge. Water flows radially inward through the filter and the bed into a cylindrical inner drainage space which has an outlet at its lower end, covered by a float valve. The drainage space is also in fluid communication with a one-way valve that allows air to pass from the housing into the environment. During operation, the float valve lifts when the water level rises and air is expelled from the drainage space through the one-way valve. As a result, water is continuously siphoned through the basket apparatus. When the water level drops, air enters through the air inlet slot of the housing and rises in turbulent fashion along the filter, scouring the filter and dislodging particulates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2000
    Assignee: Stormwater Treatment LLC
    Inventors: James H. Lenhart, Jr., Brian O. Wigginton, Michael O. Myers, John H. Knutson