Patents by Inventor John Krogue

John Krogue 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: 11260274
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for an enrichment device. The enrichment device may comprise a body, a cap, a retaining mechanism, a release mechanism, an attachment mechanism. The body may comprise a hollow cavity within the enrichment device that may allow for objects to pass through the body. The release mechanism may comprise an external attached device. In some embodiments, the release mechanism may operate electronically. The attachment mechanism may allow a plurality of orientations of the enrichment device. The body may comprise external tracks that may allow for one or more attachment locations via the attachment mechanism. The release mechanism may exert a passive retention force that may be overcome through a sufficient volume of material applying force on the retaining mechanism from within the enrichment device. In some implementations, one or more enrichment devices may be used in unison.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Inventors: Christine Krogue, John Krogue
  • Publication number: 20070295204
    Abstract: A system for use in the treatment of contaminated fluid is provided. The system includes a source from which contaminated fluid may be introduced into the system, and a reservoir for an adsorbent material designed to remove contaminants from the fluid. The system also includes a reactor within which the adsorbent material and the contaminated fluid may be accommodated for treatment. A separation device may further be included for removing spent adsorbent materials from the system. A method for treating contaminated fluid is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Inventors: John Krogue, Timothy Holmes, Michelle Hewitt
  • Publication number: 20070262027
    Abstract: A filter for use in the treatment of contaminated fluid is provided. The filter, in an embodiment, includes two filter elements, each substantially flat in shape, for use in removing certain contaminants from the fluid flow. The filter further includes a waste adsorbent material, positioned between the two filter elements for use in removing additional contaminants within the fluid flowing across the filter elements. The waste adsorbent material, in an embodiment, may be a nanosorbent material manufactured from self-assembled monolayers on mesoporous supports (SAMMS). The filter can form a barrier through which contaminated fluid flows for removing certain contaminants from the fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Inventors: John Krogue, Daniel Cloud, James McQuaid
  • Publication number: 20070262025
    Abstract: An apparatus for use in the treatment of contaminated fluid is provided. The apparatus includes an outer element into which contaminated fluid flows and an inner element positioned in substantial axial alignment within the outer element and in spaced relations thereto. The apparatus also includes, between its ends, a pathway defined by an interior surface of the inner element and along which treated fluid may be directed out from the apparatus. A waste nanoadsorbent material can be provided between the outer element and the inner element, for use in removing contaminants within the fluid flowing through the apparatus. A method for the treatment of contaminated fluid is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Inventors: John Krogue, Daniel Cloud, James McQuaid
  • Publication number: 20070256981
    Abstract: An apparatus for use in the treatment of contaminated fluid is provided. The apparatus includes a body portion, made from a mixture of a waste adsorbent material and a binder material, for use in the removal of contaminants. The adsorbent material may be a nanosorbent material manufactured from self-assembled monolayers on mesoporous supports (SAMMS). The binder material, on the other hand, may include any thermoplastic material capable of binding the adsorbent material together to subsequently provide a composite material that can be shaped into a block. A method for treatment of contaminated fluid is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Inventors: John Krogue, Timothy Holmes
  • Publication number: 20070256980
    Abstract: A countercurrent system for treatment of contaminated fluid is provided. The system, in an embodiment, includes a source from which contaminated fluid may be introduced into the system and a reservoir of an adsorbent nanomaterial designed to remove contaminants from contaminated fluid. The system also includes a reactor in fluid communication with the reservoir, and within which a fluidized bed of the adsorbent nanomaterial can be accommodated in the presence of a countercurrent flow of contaminated fluid for the treatment of contaminated fluid. The system further includes a mechanism to maintain fluidity of the bed so that contaminated fluid introduced into the reactor can countercurrently flow through the bed. A pathway can also be provided along which treated fluid may be directed away from the container, as well as a collector for removing spent adsorbent material from the system. A method for treating contaminated fluid is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Inventors: John Krogue, Timothy Holmes
  • Publication number: 20070251876
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for filtering a gas or liquid stream of impurities and to filter elements used in such an apparatus. The apparatus includes a closed vessel having a longitudinally extending length, an initially open interior, an input port at one extent and an output port at an opposite extent thereof. A partition located within the vessel interior divides the vessel interior into a first stage and a second stage. At least one opening is provided in the partition. A filter element is disposed within the vessel to extend from within the first stage. The filter element is made up of a carbon block filter media surrounded by a protective porous depth filter media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Inventors: John Krogue, Daniel Cloud
  • Publication number: 20050172810
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for filtering a gas or liquid stream such as a natural gas stream. The apparatus includes a closed vessel having a longitudinally extending length, an initially open interior, an input port at one extent and an output port at an opposite extent thereof. A partition located within the vessel interior divides the vessel interior into a first stage and a second stage. At least one opening is provided in the partition. A filter element is disposed within the vessel to extend from within the first stage. The filter element is easily mounted or removed from the vessel by rotating a J-slot engagement surface on the element which mates with a post provided on a mounting structure provided on the vessel partition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2004
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventors: David Burns, John Krogue, Tomas Borjon
  • Publication number: 20050172590
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for filtering a gas or liquid stream such as a natural gas stream. The apparatus includes a closed vessel having a longitudinally extending length, an initially open interior, an input port at one extent and an output port at an opposite extent thereof. A partition located within the vessel interior divides the vessel interior into a first stage and a second stage. At least one opening is provided in the partition. A filter element is disposed within the vessel to extend from within the first stage. The filter element is easily mounted or removed from the vessel by rotating a J-slot engagement surface on the element which mates with a mounting structure provided in the vessel interior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2005
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventors: David Burns, John Krogue, Tomas Borjon, James McQuaid
  • Patent number: D960250
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Inventors: Christine Krogue, John Krogue
  • Patent number: D984550
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Inventors: Christine Krogue, John Krogue