Patents by Inventor Joel Tenney

Joel Tenney 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: 20230226482
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for treating air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Steven Beers, Joel Tenney
  • Publication number: 20230089864
    Abstract: Various implementations include a fluid treatment device. The device includes an outer tube, an inner tube, a plurality of blades, and a media. The outer tube includes an inner surface. The inner tube is coaxially disposed within the outer tube. An outer surface of the inner tube and the inner surface of the outer tube define an annulus that axially extends between the ends of the inner tube. The plurality of blades is disposed within the annulus. The plurality of blades is configured to alter a component of a flow direction of fluid flowing over the blades in a circumferential direction and/or a radial direction. The media is disposed within the inner tube. The inner tube defines a plurality of perforations extending between its outer surface and inner surface. The annulus defines an entire flow path of fluid flowing between the outer tube and the inner tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Steven Beers, Joel Tenney
  • Publication number: 20200093146
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for treating an object with chlorine dioxide gas, comprising contacting the object with chlorine dioxide gas while exposing the object to less than 1000 lux of light. The disclosed method minimizes chlorine containing residue on the surface of the object. The object can be a raw agricultural commodity (RAC) such as a raw fruit or vegetable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventors: William Ernst, Joel Tenney
  • Patent number: 10455844
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for treating an object with chlorine dioxide gas, comprising contacting the object with chlorine dioxide gas while exposing the object to less than 1000 lux of light. The disclosed method minimizes chlorine containing residue on the surface of the object. The object can be a raw agricultural commodity (RAC) such as a raw fruit or vegetable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: ICA TRINOVA, LLC
    Inventors: William Ernst, Joel Tenney
  • Publication number: 20180146690
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for treating an object with chlorine dioxide gas, comprising contacting the object with chlorine dioxide gas while exposing the object to less than 1000 lux of light. The disclosed method minimizes chlorine containing residue on the surface of the object. The object can be a raw agricultural commodity (RAC) such as a raw fruit or vegetable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2018
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Inventors: William Ernst, Joel Tenney
  • Patent number: 9901105
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for treating an object with chlorine dioxide gas, comprising contacting the object with chlorine dioxide gas while exposing the object to less than 1000 lux of light. The disclosed method minimizes chlorine containing residue on the surface of the object. The object can be a raw agricultural commodity (RAC) such as a raw fruit or vegetable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: ICA Trinova, LLC
    Inventors: William Ernst, Joel Tenney
  • Publication number: 20160353758
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for treating an object with chlorine dioxide gas, comprising contacting the object with chlorine dioxide gas while exposing the object to less than 1000 lux of light. The disclosed method minimizes chlorine containing residue on the surface of the object. The object can be a raw agricultural commodity (RAC) such as a raw fruit or vegetable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: William Ernst, Joel Tenney
  • Patent number: 9414611
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for treating an object with chlorine dioxide gas, comprising contacting the object with chlorine dioxide gas while exposing the object to less than 1000 lux of light. The disclosed method minimizes chlorine containing residue on the surface of the object. The object can be a raw agricultural commodity (RAC) such as a raw fruit or vegetable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: ICA TRINOVA, LLC
    Inventors: William Ernst, Joel Tenney
  • Publication number: 20150173382
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for treating an object with chlorine dioxide gas, comprising contacting the object with chlorine dioxide gas while exposing the object to less than 1000 lux of light. The disclosed method minimizes chlorine containing residue on the surface of the object. The object can be a raw agricultural commodity (RAC) such as a raw fruit or vegetable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Applicant: ICA TriNova, LLC
    Inventors: William Ernst, Joel Tenney
  • Patent number: 8709396
    Abstract: The invention is a method for attracting mosquitoes by producing a volatilized acid by combining an acid precursor with water to produce the humidified vapor acid attractant, preferably hydrogen chloride. The humidified volatilized acid can be further combined with carbon dioxide, or carbon dioxide can be simultaneously produced to attract mosquitoes. The acid precursor can be a hydrate of ferric chloride, such as ferric chloride hexahydrate. The acid precursor can be impregnated in a carrier, and can be combined with water through exposure to water vapor in the atmosphere, the intentional addition of water, or water produced by a chemical reaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Premark FEG L.L.C.
    Inventors: Joel Tenney, Tom Isaac, William Ernst
  • Patent number: 8622209
    Abstract: A self-contained generator/fumigator and delivery system is described herein that provides for sealed containment to store, isolate and protect two or more solid and/or liquid reactants in separate chambers. Upon activation, the container facilitates robust mixing of the reactants, the containment thereof and allows the release of a pre-determined amount of gaseous products, e.g., chlorine dioxide, carbon dioxide and others, into a targeted volume of water, air or other solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: ICA Trinova, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas L. Isaac, Joel Tenney
  • Publication number: 20120312706
    Abstract: A self-contained generator/fumigator and delivery system is described herein that provides for sealed containment to store, isolate and protect two or more solid and/or liquid reactants in separate chambers. Upon activation, the container facilitates robust mixing of the reactants, the containment thereof and allows the release of a pre-determined amount of gaseous products, e.g., chlorine dioxide, carbon dioxide and others, into a targeted volume of water, air or other solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: ICA TRINOVA, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas L. Isaac, Joel Tenney
  • Patent number: 7922992
    Abstract: The invention is a method and composition for producing carbon dioxide that is based on the reaction or activation of at least one carbon-containing compound with protons. The carbon-containing compound can be in the form of a powder, an impregnated carrier (e.g. zeolite crystals) or an aqueous solution and is preferably selected from the group consisting of carbonates, bicarbonates or sesquicarbonates. The protons are preferably provided by a proton-generating species such as an acid or metal salt. The method and composition can further include a water-retaining substance and/or a chlorine dioxide-producing compound in accordance with the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: ICA Trinova, LLC
    Inventors: William Ernst, Joel Tenney, Tom Isaac
  • Publication number: 20080138372
    Abstract: The invention is a method for attracting mosquitoes by producing a volatilized acid by combining an acid precursor with water to produce the humidified vapor acid attractant, preferably hydrogen chloride. The humidified volatilized acid can be further combined with carbon dioxide, or carbon dioxide can be simultaneously produced to attract mosquitoes. The acid precursor can be a hydrate of ferric chloride, such as ferric chloride hexahydrate. The acid precursor can be impregnated in a carrier, and can be combined with water through exposure to water vapor in the atmosphere, the intentional addition of water, or water produced by a chemical reaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2008
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Joel TENNEY, Tom Isaac, William Ernst
  • Patent number: 7347994
    Abstract: The invention is a method for attracting mosquitoes by producing a volatilized acid by combining an acid precursor with water to produce the humidified vapor acid attractant, preferably hydrogen chloride. The humidified volatilized acid can be further combined with carbon dioxide, or carbon dioxide can be simultaneously produced to attract mosquitoes. The acid precursor can be a hydrate of ferric chloride, such as ferric chloride hexahydrate. The acid precursor can be impregnated in a carrier, and can be combined with water through exposure to water vapor in the atmosphere, the intentional addition of water, or water produced by a chemical reaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: ICA Trinova, LLC
    Inventors: Joel Tenney, Tom Isaac, William Ernst
  • Patent number: 7070710
    Abstract: The invention relates to a novel composition useful as a feed at production of chlorine dioxide, said composition being an aqueous solution comprising from about 1 to about 6.5 moles/liter of alkali metal chlorate, from about 1 to about 7 moles/liter of hydrogen peroxide and at least one of a protective colloid, a radical scavenger or a phosphonic acid based complexing agent, wherein the pH of the aqueous solution is from about 1 to about 4. The invention also concerns a process for producing chlorine dioxide using the novel composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Eka Chemicals Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Tenney, Gunilla Jadesjö, Cecilia Bojrup Andresen
  • Publication number: 20040126402
    Abstract: The invention is a method for attracting mosquitoes by producing a volatilized acid by combining an acid precursor with water to produce the humidified vapor acid attractant, preferably hydrogen chloride. The humidified volatilized acid can be further combined with carbon dioxide, or carbon dioxide can be simultaneously produced to attract mosquitoes. The acid precursor can be a hydrate of ferric chloride, such as ferric chloride hexahydrate. The acid precursor can be impregnated in a carrier, and can be combined with water through exposure to water vapor in the atmosphere, the intentional addition of water, or water produced by a chemical reaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Applicant: ICA TriNova LLC
    Inventors: Joel Tenney, Tom Isaac, William Ernst
  • Publication number: 20040051080
    Abstract: The invention is a method and composition for producing carbon dioxide that is based on the reaction or activation of at least one carbon-containing compound with protons. The carbon-containing compound can be in the form of a powder, an impregnated carrier (e.g. zeolite crystals) or an aqueous solution and is preferably selected from the group consisting of carbonates, bicarbonates or sesquicarbonates. The protons are preferably provided by a proton-generating species such as an acid or metal salt. The method and composition can further include a water-retaining substance and/or a chlorine dioxide-producing compound in accordance with the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2002
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Applicant: ICA TriNova, LLC
    Inventors: William Ernst, Joel Tenney, Tom Isaac
  • Publication number: 20020114757
    Abstract: The invention relates to a novel composition useful as a feed at production of chlorine dioxide, said composition being an aqueous solution comprising from about 1 to about 6.5 moles/liter of alkali metal chlorate, from about 1 to about 7 moles/liter of hydrogen peroxide and at least one of a protective colloid, a radical scavenger or a phosphonic acid based complexing agent, wherein the pH of the aqueous solution is from about 1 to about 4.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2002
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Applicant: Akzo Nobel N.V.
    Inventors: Joel Tenney, Gunilla Jadesjo, Cecilia Bojrup Andresen
  • Patent number: 6387344
    Abstract: The invention relates to a novel composition useful as a feed at production of chlorine dioxide, said composition being an aqueous solution comprising from about 1 to about 6.5 moles/liter of alkali metal chlorate, from about 1 to about 7 moles/liter of hydrogen peroxide and at least one of a protective colloid, a radical scavenger or a phosphonic acid based complexing agent, wherein the pH of the aqueous solution is from about 1 to about 4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Assignee: Akzo Nobel N.V.
    Inventors: Joel Tenney, Gunilla Jadesjö, Cecilia Bojrup Andresen