Patents by Inventor James M. Donlin

James M. Donlin 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: 11254587
    Abstract: A connector for axially fixing a module or support of a module to an elongate pipe has a central web with a rear flange extending from a rear edge and a front web extending from a front edge. The web may be partially cylindrical with the flanges extending radially. The web is sized and shaped to mate with the outer surface of the cylindrical pipe and extend through a hole in the module support with the rear web against the rear face of the support and the front web against the front face of the support. A fabric layer is wrapped around the outside to conceal the support and connector. A fluid treatment unit with spaced apart modules utilizes the connector to fix the modules axially to the pipe with a fabric layer concealing the support and connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: EIjen Corporation
    Inventors: James M. King, James M. Donlin
  • Patent number: 9809941
    Abstract: A drainage unit has a plurality of modules defining channels with arced or flared surfaces longitudinally spaced from one another for installation into a ground excavation. The spaced modules may be aligned on a longitudinally support pipe that may provide a fluid connection between the channels. The adjacent surfaces of successive modules are spaced from each other a non-constant distance across the laterally transverse thickness or height. Filtration fabric that allows fluid flow therethrough while substantially filtering surrounding soil or other back fill is wrapped around each of modules. The flared and/or arced configuration of the modules defining channels allows for increased surface area interfacing between the channels and soil and a corresponding reduction in laterally transverse footprint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Inventor: James M. Donlin
  • Patent number: 8777515
    Abstract: Disclosed is a subsoil absorption system comprising a drainage unit with a support pipe extending through the inner cavities of modules which are spaced apart along the support pipe. The drainage unit is positioned within an excavation and a fluid source provides fluid to the inner cavity of at least one module which is thereafter allowed to flow from the inner cavity into excavation backfill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Inventor: James M. Donlin
  • Patent number: 8104994
    Abstract: Disclosed is a PME unit comprising a support pipe disposed within an aperture of a support module. Advantageously the support pipe is disposed within the apertures of a plurality of spaced support modules. The PME unit is placed within an excavation to provide a subsoil fluid absorption system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Inventor: James M. Donlin