Patents by Inventor Kenneth L. Suazo

Kenneth L. Suazo 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: 11959240
    Abstract: A ditch liner includes: a first corrugation having first and second angled sections, and a central section; and a second corrugation having first and second angled sections, and a central section. The first angled sections are adjacent to each other, the second angled sections are adjacent to each other, the central sections are adjacent to each other, a width of the first angled section of the first corrugation is different than a width of the first angled section of the second corrugation at a first location, a width of the second angled section of the first corrugation is different than a width of the second angled section of the second corrugation at a second location, and a width of the central section of the first corrugation is equal to a width of the central section of the second corrugation at a third location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: AMERICAN LEAK DETECTION IRRIGATION, INC.
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Suazo
  • Publication number: 20220389676
    Abstract: A ditch liner includes: a first corrugation having first and second angled sections, and a central section; and a second corrugation having first and second angled sections, and a central section. The first angled sections are adjacent to each other, the second angled sections are adjacent to each other, the central sections are adjacent to each other, a width of the first angled section of the first corrugation is different than a width of the first angled section of the second corrugation at a first location, a width of the second angled section of the first corrugation is different than a width of the second angled section of the second corrugation at a second location, and a width of the central section of the first corrugation is equal to a width of the central section of the second corrugation at a third location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventor: Kenneth L. SUAZO
  • Patent number: 9297135
    Abstract: A lining system for a ditch or canal constructed with tight tolerances so a gasket is not required to connect liner channel sections. Each channel liner has a female slot on a first end and a male protrusion on a second end for adjoining channel liners. Flushing strips with male protrusions are installed in female slots in between channel beams. Flushing strips with variable Manning coefficients can be inserted based on a user's needs. Self-anchoring tabs can be inserted into anchoring slots on the outside of liner channels for anchoring the liner by soil compaction. Elbow sections can be used to change the direction of flow of the liquid. Elbow sections are adjoined to a liner channel similar to the adjoinment of in series channel liners to result in a desired angle for the change in direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: FAST DITCH, INC.
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Suazo
  • Publication number: 20150322638
    Abstract: A lining system for a ditch or canal constructed with tight tolerances so a gasket is not required to connect liner channel sections. Each channel liner has a female slot on a first end and a male protrusion on a second end for adjoining channel liners. Flushing strips with male protrusions are installed in female slots in between channel beams. Flushing strips with variable Manning coefficients can be inserted based on a user's needs. Self-anchoring tabs can be inserted into anchoring slots on the outside of liner channels for anchoring the liner by soil compaction. Elbow sections can be used to change the direction of flow of the liquid. Elbow sections are adjoined to a liner channel similar to the adjoinment of in series channel liners to result in a desired angle for the change in direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Applicant: FastDitch, Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Suazo
  • Patent number: 8733710
    Abstract: The specification and drawing figures describe and illustrate a clamp display system for displaying one or more articles on being removably fastened to a structural element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Marken Global, LLC
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Suazo
  • Patent number: 8439602
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed that includes a ditch liner formed with two opposing walls. A plurality of friction control corrugations is formed in both of the two opposing walls. The apparatus also includes one or more subsurface aprons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: FastDitch, Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Suazo
  • Patent number: 7758282
    Abstract: An asymmetric corrugated ditch liner is disclosed that is formed with asymmetrical corrugations adapted to control fluid and materials flow through the liner. The asymmetric corrugated ditch liner also includes opposing angled opposing aprons that also having asymmetrical corrugations extending from opposing top edges of the ditch liner in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the liner. Connectors are provided for assembling the asymmetric corrugated ditch liner in a ditch. Anchors also are included for assembling the asymmetric corrugated ditch liner in a ditch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: FastDitch, Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Suazo
  • Patent number: 7470085
    Abstract: The specification and drawing figures describe and show one or more improved ditch liners removably assembled into an improved ditch liner system. The improved ditch liner system includes a first liner section and a second liner section. Both liner sections are formed with a plurality of tightly peaked arc-and-ridge corrugations. Also included is a novel and unique overlap connection assembly for removably connecting one liner section to another liner section. In addition, various ways for sealing the overlap connection assembly are included. The interconnected system of improved ditch liner sections may be secured in a ditch by one or more removably rods. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure, but this abstract is not to be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of any claim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: FastDitch, Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Suazo
  • Publication number: 20080187399
    Abstract: An asymmetric corrugated ditch liner is disclosed that is formed with asymmetrical corrugations adapted to control fluid and materials flow through the liner. The asymmetric corrugated ditch liner also includes opposing angled opposing aprons that also having asymmetrical corrugations extending from opposing top edges of the ditch liner in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the liner. Connectors are provided for assembling the asymmetric corrugated ditch liner in a ditch. Anchors also are included for assembling the asymmetric corrugated ditch liner in a ditch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Applicant: FastDitch, Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Suazo
  • Patent number: 7357600
    Abstract: A water management system includes a series of corrugation couplers adapted for compressibly connecting and detaching liner sections end to end. Each corrugations coupler is included in successively formed corrugation segments. Each corrugation segment includes two adjacent corrugations, a leading corrugation, and a trailing corrugation. The leading corrugation is formed with a substantially triangular cross-section having a rounded apex (the “extended corrugation”); the trailing corrugation in a corrugation segment is formed with a substantially frustoconical cross-section having a height less than the height of the extended corrugation (the “shortened corrugation”). Also included is a connector for contributing to interconnecting liner sections end-to-end. A compressibly resilient gasket is included for contributing to sealing the liner sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Fast Ditch, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Suazo, Dawn S. Harder
  • Patent number: 7165914
    Abstract: The specification and drawing figures describe and show one or more improved ditch liners removably assembled into an improved ditch liner system. The improved ditch liner system includes a first liner section and a second liner section. Both liner sections are formed with a plurality of tightly peaked arc-and-ridge corrugations. Also included is a novel and unique overlap connection assembly for removably connecting one liner section to another liner section. In addition, various ways for sealing the overlap connection assembly are included. The interconnected system of improved ditch liner sections may be secured in a ditch by one or more removable rods. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure, but this abstract is not to be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of any claim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: FastDitch, Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Suazo
  • Patent number: 7156580
    Abstract: The specification and drawing figures describe and show an interlockable drainage system insertable into a ditch that includes two or more liner sections. Each liner section includes a plurality of corrugations that are asymmetrical. The interlockable drainage system also includes a flared channel extending from opposing edges of the liner sections. A shoulder is formed in the opposing ends of the liner sections. A plurality of bosses is formed on the shoulder. The plurality of bosses on one shoulder is compressibly connectable to the plurality of bosses on an opposing shoulder, thus connecting one liner section to another. A connector is provided for added interconnectability of the plurality of bosses. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure, but this abstract is not to be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of any claim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: FastDitch, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Suazo, Isaac Suazo, Dawn S. Harder, Juan Griego, Julian Suazo
  • Patent number: 7025532
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for lining ditches is provided. The apparatus and method for lining ditches, according to the present invention, includes a plurality of substantially corrugated liner sections, preferably made of a thermoplastic material such as polyethylene. Each liner section is designed to be assembled by detachably engaging ends of ditch liner sections. A sealant that does not bond with the material from which the liner sections are made may also be included. An inlet/outlet channel is included. The inlet/outlet channel is removably connectable with at least one end of a liner section by snapping together the two components. A liner section in the form of a splitter section also is provided. A splitter section permits rerouting the flow of water in a variety of directions through a ditch lined with the apparatus of the present invention. Also, a diverter section is included for diverting water from one flow direction through the ditch to a point or area of application of water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: Fast Ditch, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Suazo, Isaac Suazo, Annabelle Suazo, Dawn Suazo Daugherty, Juan Griego, Julian Suazo
  • Publication number: 20040202510
    Abstract: The specification and drawing figures describe and show one or more improved ditch liners removably assembled into an improved ditch liner system. The improved ditch liner system includes a first liner section and a second liner section. Both liner sections are formed with a plurality of tightly peaked arc-and-ridge corrugations. Also included is a novel and unique overlap connection assembly for removably connecting one liner section to another liner section. In addition, various ways for sealing the overlap connection assembly are included. The interconnected system of improved ditch liner sections may be secured in a ditch by one or more removable rods. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure, but this abstract is not to be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of any claim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2004
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Suazo
  • Publication number: 20040115001
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for lining ditches is provided. The apparatus and method for lining ditches, according to the present invention, includes a plurality of substantially corrugated liner sections, preferably made of a thermoplastic material such as polyethylene. Each liner section is designed to be assembled by detachably engaging ends of ditch liner sections. A sealant that does not bond with the material from which the liner sections are made may also be included. An inlet/outlet channel is included. The inlet/outlet channel is removably connectable with at least one end of a liner section by snapping together the two components. A liner section in the form of a splitter section also is provided. A splitter section permits rerouting the flow of water in a variety of directions through a ditch lined with the apparatus of the present invention. Also, a diverter section is included for diverting water from one flow direction through the ditch to a point or area of application of water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Applicant: FastDitch, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Suazo, Isaac Suazo, Annabelle Suazo, Dawn Suazo Daugherty, Juan Griego, Julian Suazo
  • Patent number: 6722818
    Abstract: A ditch liner system is provided. The ditch liner system includes a plurality of removably engageable corrugated ditch liners. Each of the removably engageable corrugated ditch liners is monolithically formed with a compressibly connectable member at one end, and a coupling channel at the other end. The compressibly connectable member, and the coupling channel, are reciprocally and compressibly connectable. A duct is formed in the compressibly connectable member for insertion of a sealant. A groove is formed in the coupling channel for inserting one or more connectors. An adapter is provided for directing water from the ditch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Fast Ditch, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Suazo, Isaac Suazo
  • Patent number: 6692186
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for lining ditches is provided. The apparatus and method for lining ditches, according to the present invention, includes a plurality of substantially corrugated liner sections, preferably made of a thermoplastic material such as polyethylene. Each liner section is designed to be assembled by detachably engaging ends of ditch liner sections. A sealant that does not bond with the material from which the liner sections are made may also be included. An inlet/outlet channel is included. The inlet/outlet channel is removably connectable with at least one end of a liner section by snapping together the two components. A liner section in the form of a splitter section also is provided. A splitter section permits rerouting the flow of water in a variety of directions through a ditch lined with the apparatus of the present invention. Also, a diverter section is included for diverting water from one flow direction through the ditch to a point or area of application of water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Fast Ditch, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Suazo, Isaac Suazo, Annabelle Suazo, Dawn Suazo Daugherty, Juan Griego, Julian Suazo
  • Patent number: 6273640
    Abstract: An irrigation ditch liner system comprises a plurality of liner sections including at least one straight conduit section and one corrugated conduit section, each conduit having a semi-cylindrical body portion defining a conduit interior diameter, vertical walls extending from the semi-cylindrical body portion, and end sections having extending end flanges with an interior diameter greater than said conduit interior diameter. A connecting joint is provided with an outer wall and an inner wall, the inner wall having a interior diameter the same as the conduit interior diameter, where the outer wall of the connecting joint further defines a depending lip that captures the end flanges between the inner wall and the outer wall of the connecting joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Assignee: Fast Ditch, Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Suazo
  • Patent number: D1021139
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: AMERICAN LEAK DETECTION IRRIGATION, INC.
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Suazo