Patents by Inventor John O. Richmond

John O. Richmond 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: 20230391651
    Abstract: A water purification process for treating water containing at least some organic contaminants, and including the steps of pre-treating the water for capturing organic contaminants from solution in a water stream, by passing the water into a spin up bowl to speed up the water stream, forcing the high speed stream through an annular flow passage located centrally of the spin up bowl passing the high velocity stream between a magnetic member and a magnetic ring, thereafter passing the water stream into an energy recovery bowl, directing the flow from the flow passage onto a zinc anode member; and thereafter passing the water stream along a grounded pipe, thereby causing the development of fine particles of calcium carbonates, and capturing the organic contaminants
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Frederick J. Dart, John O. Richmond
  • Publication number: 20170166470
    Abstract: A water purification process for treating water containing at least some organic contaminants, and including the steps of pre-treating the water for capturing organic contaminants from solution in a water stream, by passing the water into a spin up bowl to speed up the water stream, forcing the high speed stream through an annular flow passage located centrally of the spin up bowl passing the high velocity stream between a magnetic member and a magnetic ring, thereafter passing the water stream into an energy recovery bowl, directing the flow from the flow passage onto a zinc anode member; and thereafter passing the water stream along a grounded pipe, thereby causing the development of fine particles of calcium carbonates, and capturing the organic contaminants
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Frederick J. Dart, John O. Richmond
  • Patent number: 9475718
    Abstract: A water purification apparatus for treating water containing at least some organic contaminants, and having a pre-treatment device for removing organic contaminants from a water stream, and having, a spin up bowl; a recovery bowl; an annular flow passage between the bowls; a magnetic member around the flow passageway; a magnetic body positioned adjacent to the member wherein the magnetic member and the magnetic body define a restricted annular flow passageway between them for flow of water from the spin up bowl to the recovery bowl; Also disclosed is a method of water treatment using the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Inventors: John O. Richmond, Frederick J. Dart
  • Publication number: 20140326667
    Abstract: A water purification apparatus for treating water containing at least some organic contaminants, and having a pre-treatment device for removing organic contaminants from a water stream, and having, a spin up bowl; a recovery bowl; an annular flow passage between the bowls; a magnetic member around the flow passageway; a magnetic body positioned adjacent to the member wherein the magnetic member and the magnetic body define a restricted annular flow passageway between them for flow of water from the spin up bowl to the recovery bowl; Also disclosed is a method of water treatment using the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: John O. Richmond, Frederick J. Dart
  • Patent number: 8286951
    Abstract: An air injection system for aerating well water with a stream of air and having, a water circulation conduit extending down into the well, an aeration chamber extending upwardly within the well from the circulation conduit, at least one air and water discharge opening adjacent an upper end of the aeration chamber, a support disposed to support the aeration chamber at a predetermined depth in the well, and, an air compressor and a hose connected to supply air to a lower region of the aeration chamber, thus causing upward flow of air and water in the aeration chamber thereby inducing upward flow of water through said water circulation conduit from the bottom of the well to the aeration chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Inventors: Frederick J. Dart, John O. Richmond
  • Publication number: 20100025866
    Abstract: An air injection system for aerating well water with a stream of air and having, a water circulation conduit extending down into the well, an aeration chamber extending upwardly within the well from the circulation conduit, at least one air and water discharge opening adjacent an upper end of the aeration chamber, a support disposed to support the aeration chamber at a predetermined depth in the well, and, an air compressor and a hose connected to supply air to a lower region of the aeration chamber, thus causing upward flow of air and water in the aeration chamber thereby inducing upward flow of water through said water circulation conduit from the bottom of the well to the aeration chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventors: Frederick J. Dart, John O. Richmond
  • Patent number: 4422933
    Abstract: This invention is directed to an adjustable-flow water conditioning device. More particularly, this invention is directed to a magnetic water conditioning device which can be manually adjusted to coordinate the conditioning effects of the device with the rate of water flow through the device. The invention is directed to a magnetic water conditioner comprising externally mounted means for permitting the distance and intensity of the magnetic field created within the conditioner by permanent magnets to be adjusted, without any disassembly of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1981
    Date of Patent: December 27, 1983
    Inventors: Severin F. Sverre, John O. Richmond