Patents by Inventor John Paddock

John Paddock 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: 20210051847
    Abstract: A towable or self-propelled device and method for treating and maintaining turf are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Applicant: DryJect Inc. Acquisition Corp.
    Inventors: John Paddock, Matt Majernik
  • Patent number: 10119627
    Abstract: A poppet valve for controlling water flow is provided, the poppet valve includes a housing, a movable armature arranged within the housing, a pilot pin having first and second ends, and a return element associated with the pilot pin. The first end of the pilot pin is associated with and driven by the armature, and a poppet is arranged around the second end of the pilot pin. A cage is arranged around the poppet, the cage having a transverse opening adapted for water to flow therethrough. The armature is selectively actuated to drive the pilot pin in a first direction towards a closed position, in which the transverse opening of the cage is blocked by the poppet. The return element drives the pilot pin in a second direction towards an open position, in which the transverse opening of the cage is unblocked by the poppet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: DRYJECT INC. ACQUISITION CORP.
    Inventors: Chris Des Garennes, Peter Van Drumpt, John Paddock
  • Patent number: 9796639
    Abstract: A cross-linked, water absorbent polymer is mixed with desirable additives and coated to prevent water absorption to create a blend that is added to water injection systems for turf and soil maintenance. The coating is rinsed off the water absorbent polymer resulting in expansion of the polymer into a gel-like substance. The water absorbent polymer has the ability to retain water and nutrients in the soil preventing nutrient runoff and reducing watering frequency. Injection of the water absorbent polymer directly into soil reduces waste and reduces hazard caused by slippery material left on soil surfaces. The method and system for mixing and injection into soil is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: Dryject Inc. Acquisition Corp.
    Inventors: Chris des Garennes, Peter van Drumpt, John Paddock
  • Publication number: 20170023148
    Abstract: A poppet valve for controlling water flow is provided, the poppet valve includes a housing, a movable armature arranged within the housing, a pilot pin having first and second ends, and a return element associated with the pilot pin. The first end of the pilot pin is associated with and driven by the armature, and a poppet is arranged around the second end of the pilot pin. A cage is arranged around the poppet, the cage having a transverse opening adapted for water to flow therethrough. The armature is selectively actuated to drive the pilot pin in a first direction towards a closed position, in which the transverse opening of the cage is blocked by the poppet. The return element drives the pilot pin in a second direction towards an open position, in which the transverse opening of the cage is unblocked by the poppet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Applicant: Dryject, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Des Garennes, Peter Van Drumpt, John Paddock
  • Publication number: 20160130192
    Abstract: A cross-linked, water absorbent polymer is mixed with desirable additives and coated to prevent water absorption to create a blend that is added to water injection systems for turf and soil maintenance. The coating is rinsed off the water absorbent polymer resulting in expansion of the polymer into a gel-like substance. The water absorbent polymer has the ability to retain water and nutrients in the soil preventing nutrient runoff and reducing watering frequency. Injection of the water absorbent polymer directly into soil reduces waste and reduces hazard caused by slippery material left on soil surfaces. The method and system for mixing and injection into soil is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Applicant: DRYJECT, INC.
    Inventors: Chris des Garennes, Peter van Drumpt, John Paddock
  • Patent number: 9232780
    Abstract: Apparatus for injecting soil treatment into soil includes a manifold head having at least one high pressure nozzle for injecting the soil treatment into the soil and a handle having a longitudinal axis and a lateral axis. The handle comprises an upper portion having two spaced-apart tubular shafts and a lower portion having two spaced-apart tubular shafts. The tubular shafts of the lower portion are connected to the tubular shafts of the upper portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: James H. Cink, Richard Warriner, Ken Brown, John Paddock, Michael Chris desGarennes
  • Publication number: 20150208574
    Abstract: A mobile injection device including a peristaltic pump assembly configured to be installed in a device for placing material on or beneath the soil surface. The device delivers material into the soil subsurface as a fluid or a suspension. The peristaltic pump has a rotor assembly that urges a fluid additive in precision amounts through flexible tubes into a manifold. A pressurized fluid is introduced to the manifold to mix the additive in the pressurized fluid and inject the mixture into the ground through an injection nozzle. A computer control system monitors the ground speed of the device and determines the amount of additive to be pumped into the manifold to provide a uniform distribution of the additive to the soil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Applicant: Dryject, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris des Garennes, Peter Van Drumpt, John Paddock
  • Publication number: 20150173344
    Abstract: Apparatus for injecting soil treatment into soil includes a manifold head having at least one high pressure nozzle for injecting the soil treatment into the soil and a handle having a longitudinal axis and a lateral axis. The handle comprises an upper portion having two spaced-apart tubular shafts and a lower portion having two spaced-apart tubular shafts. The tubular shafts of the lower portion are connected to the tubular shafts of the upper portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2013
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Applicant: BASF Agro B.V. Arnhem (NL), Zurich Branch
    Inventors: James H. Cink, Richard A. Warriner, Kenneth S. Brown, John Paddock, Michael Chris Des Garennes
  • Publication number: 20130180439
    Abstract: Apparatus for injecting soil treatment into soil includes a manifold head having at least one high pressure nozzle for injecting the soil treatment into the soil and a handle having a longitudinal axis and a lateral axis. The handle comprises an upper portion having two spaced-apart tubular shafts and a lower portion having two spaced-apart tubular shafts. The tubular shafts of the lower portion are connected to the tubular shafts of the upper portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicants: DRYJECT, INC., BASF CORPORATION
    Inventors: James H. Cink, Richard Warriner, Ken Brown, John Paddock, Michael Chris desGarennes
  • Publication number: 20020056239
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a removable end rail system that can be removed from the end of a bleacher, folded and stored upon the bleacher deck so that the end rails are concealed when the telescoping bleacher are folded away for storage. The end rail system is comprised of a base member and an end rail member. The end rail member is designed to protect occupants when used on bleachers in gymnasiums and other spectator areas. The end rail member is comprised of vertical pickets and is designed to be installed and then removed after each use of the bleachers. The end rail member is fastened to the base member by using a set of thumb screws. The end rail is hinged through the vertical center so that it can then be folded and stored flat upon the deck of the bleachers for storage purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2001
    Publication date: May 16, 2002
    Inventor: John Paddock
  • Patent number: 6071467
    Abstract: An apparatus and technique for collecting fumes from a metallurgical vessel such as a ladle are disclosed. The apparatus and technique are particularly well suited for collecting fumes during a cleanout operation of one or more discharge ports along the bottom of the vessel when the vessel is inverted on its side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Assignee: USS/Kobe Steel Company
    Inventors: John Paddock, Fred H. Vandersluis, David J. Diederich