Patents by Inventor Karen B. Risse

Karen B. Risse 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).

  • Environmental monitoring and reporting system for EPA cluster rule 010094
    Patent number: 7231323
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for tracking and documenting environmental compliance in a pulp mill, related primarily to the bypassing of liquid hazardous pollutants from a capture and treatment system. The method and system provide continuous information regarding the input materials, the output products, and the operations of equipment in the pulping process. The continuous information is provided to a central processor for determindation of emission levels that exceed certain predetermined levels. The method and system permit personnel to verify compliance with environmental regulations, verify the reliability of pollutant collection and treatment equipment and record the actions taken to correct an inappropriate emission or equipment failure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: International Paper Company
    Inventors: Marla K. Weinberg, Clifford S. Whitam, Richard M. Smith, Sarah W. Williams, Suzanne R. Hamilton, David K. Brillhart, Marceia L. Cox, Karen B. Risse, Daniel J. Trate
  • Environmental monitoring and reporting system for EPA cluster rule 010094
    Publication number: 20040044501
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for tracking and documenting environmental compliance in a pulp mill, related primarily to the bypassing of liquid hazardous pollutants from a capture and treatment system. The method and system provide continuous information regarding the input materials, the output products, and the operations of equipment in the pulping process. The continuous information is provided to a central processor for determindation of emission levels that exceed certain predetermined levels. The method and system permit personnel to verify compliance with environmental regulations, verify the reliability of pollutant collection and treatment equipment and record the actions taken to correct an inappropriate emission or equipment failure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2003
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Applicant: International Paper Company
    Inventors: Marla K. Weinberg, Clifford S. Whitam, Richard M. Smith, Sarah W. Williams, Suzanne R. Hamilton, David K. Brillhart, Marceia L. Cox, Karen B. Risse, Daniel J. Trate