Patents by Inventor Lee A. Shaw
Lee A. Shaw 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).
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Publication number: 20220362690Abstract: A filter unit is disclosed that increases solids loading capacity, decreases specific flowrate during filtration, and improves backwash effectiveness. A flow shaping plate and/or flow diverting member are used to reduce flow entrance effects during reverse, backwash flow through the filter unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2022Publication date: November 17, 2022Inventors: Brandon Lee Shaw, Jason Robert Swinehart, Christopher Scott Rau
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Patent number: 11459505Abstract: Disclosed herein is an environmentally safe etching composition and method for a concrete or mortar surface. The composition includes, in some embodiments, an aqueous solution of urea, acetic acid, a buffering agent, an anticorrosive agent, and a surfactant with no more than about 30% (w/v) urea and at least about 10% (v/v) acetic acid. The method includes, in some embodiments, obtaining the etching composition; applying the etching composition to the concrete or mortar surface at a prescribed ratio of the etching composition to the concrete or mortar surface; allowing the etching composition to stand on the concrete or mortar surface for a prescribed amount of time; and washing the concrete or mortar surface with water to produce an etched surface of the concrete or mortar.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2020Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Inventors: Lee Shaw, Linda S. Shaw
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Publication number: 20220119754Abstract: Disclosed is an internally illuminated bioreactor, and related algae production methods, that employ integrated in-water grow light assemblies configured to manage the heat generated by lighting elements, such as light emitting diodes (“LEDs”) on the in-water grow lights. The bioreactor includes an outer shell and one or more in-water grow light fixtures positioned within the outer shell that are positioned around the perimeter of a hollow, internal tube. The lighting elements and internal tube are themselves contained within a preferably clear, exterior tube of the light fixture that allows light generated by the lighting elements to pass through to the algae culture inside of the growth chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2022Publication date: April 21, 2022Inventors: Kenneth Paul Peretti, Timothy Lee Shaw
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Patent number: 11214767Abstract: Disclosed is an internally illuminated bioreactor, and related algae production methods, that employ integrated in-water grow light assemblies configured to manage the heat generated by lighting elements, such as light emitting diodes (“LEDs”) on the in-water grow lights. The bioreactor includes an outer shell and one or more in-water grow light fixtures positioned within the outer shell that are positioned around the perimeter of a hollow, internal tube. The lighting elements and internal tube are themselves contained within a preferably clear, exterior tube of the light fixture that allows light generated by the lighting elements to pass through to the algae culture inside of the growth chamber.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2021Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: Brightwave Partners, LLCInventors: Kenneth Paul Peretti, Timothy Lee Shaw
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Publication number: 20210363476Abstract: Disclosed is an internally illuminated bioreactor, and related algae production methods, that employ integrated in-water grow light assemblies configured to manage the heat generated by lighting elements, such as light emitting diodes (“LEDs”) on the in-water grow lights. The bioreactor includes an outer shell and one or more in-water grow light fixtures positioned within the outer shell that are positioned around the perimeter of a hollow, internal tube. The lighting elements and internal tube are themselves contained within a preferably clear, exterior tube of the light fixture that allows light generated by the lighting elements to pass through to the algae culture inside of the growth chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Kenneth Paul Peretti, Timothy Lee Shaw
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Patent number: 10883893Abstract: A testing device for a backflow preventer assembly has a plurality of automated valves. Each automated valve is coupled to a corresponding test valve of the backflow preventer assembly. A high side diverter array is coupled to at least one of the plurality of automated valves. A low side diverter array is coupled to at least one of the plurality of automated valves. A vent side diverter array is coupled to at least one of the plurality of automated valves. A pressure differential transmitter is coupled to the high side diverter array and the low side diverter array. A high side bleed solenoid is coupled to a high side of the pressure differential transmitter. A low side bleed solenoid is coupled to a low side of the pressure differential transmitter. A vent side bleed solenoid coupled to a vent side diverter array. A plurality of bypass solenoids is coupled to the high side bleed solenoid, the low side bleed solenoid and the vent side bleed solenoid.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2018Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: LOW HANGING FRUIT, LLCInventors: Gary Lee Shaw, Jr., Leland Colin Doyle, Shannon Brook Downs, Jeffrey John Downs
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Patent number: 10752837Abstract: Disclosed herein is an environmentally safe etching composition and method for a concrete or mortar surface. The composition includes, in some embodiments, an aqueous solution of urea, acetic acid, an anticorrosive agent, and a surfactant with no more than about 30% (w/v) urea and at least about 10% (v/v) acetic acid. The method includes, in some embodiments, obtaining the etching composition; applying the etching composition to the concrete or mortar surface at a prescribed ratio of the etching composition to the concrete or mortar surface; allowing the etching composition to stand on the concrete or mortar surface for a prescribed amount of time; and washing the concrete or mortar surface with water to produce an etched surface of the concrete or mortar.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2018Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Inventors: Lee Shaw, Linda S. Shaw
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Publication number: 20190086289Abstract: A testing device for a backflow preventer assembly has a plurality of automated valves. Each automated valve is coupled to a corresponding test valve of the backflow preventer assembly. A high side diverter array is coupled to at least one of the plurality of automated valves. A low side diverter array is coupled to at least one of the plurality of automated valves. A vent side diverter array is coupled to at least one of the plurality of automated valves. A pressure differential transmitter is coupled to the high side diverter array and the low side diverter array. A high side bleed solenoid is coupled to a high side of the pressure differential transmitter. A low side bleed solenoid is coupled to a low side of the pressure differential transmitter. A vent side bleed solenoid coupled to a vent side diverter array. A plurality of bypass solenoids is coupled to the high side bleed solenoid, the low side bleed solenoid and the vent side bleed solenoid.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2018Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventors: GARY LEE SHAW, JR., LELAND COLIN DOYLE, SHANNON BROOK DOWNS, JEFFREY JOHN DOWNS
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Publication number: 20160186430Abstract: A method of forming a concrete wall having a substantially uniform exterior surface texture. The method includes the initial step of pouring concrete into a wall form. The concrete is poured from a first mixture and is allowed to cure. After the concrete is cured, the wall form is removed from the resultant concrete base structure. A roughened texture is then created on the base structure. A finishing mixture is then applied to the roughened texture. The finishing mixture may be created by separating the aggregate from a portion of the remaining first mixture. The finishing mixture creates a smooth texture on the exterior surfaces of the initially formed base structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2016Publication date: June 30, 2016Inventors: RONALD D. SHAW, LEE A. SHAW
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Patent number: 9340062Abstract: A mosaic concrete product, methods of creating the same, and methods of fabricating a module for use in creating the mosaic are provided. The methods of installing the mosaic upon an uncured concrete surface utilize the module. The module may be fabricated by mapping out tile in a design corresponding to the mosaic; adhering the tile to a template utilizing an adhesive, the tile being positioned thereon corresponding to the design; and allowing the adhesive to set. The module may define upper and lower surfaces, the upper surface including the tile adhered thereto. The methods of installing the mosaic comprises: positioning the module upon the uncured concrete surface; embedding the tile into the concrete surface; massaging the tile into the concrete surface to interpose a quantity of cement/fines paste between the adjacent tiles; and finishing the concrete surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2015Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Lithocrete, Inc.Inventors: Robin Brailsford, Lee A. Shaw, Ronald D. Shaw
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Publication number: 20150314638Abstract: A mosaic concrete product, methods of creating the same, and methods of fabricating a module for use in creating the mosaic are provided. The methods of installing the mosaic upon an uncured concrete surface utilize the module. The module may be fabricated by mapping out tile in a design corresponding to the mosaic; adhering the tile to a template utilizing an adhesive, the tile being positioned thereon corresponding to the design; and allowing the adhesive to set. The module may define upper and lower surfaces, the upper surface including the tile adhered thereto. The methods of installing the mosaic comprises: positioning the module upon the uncured concrete surface; embedding the tile into the concrete surface; massaging the tile into the concrete surface to interpose a quantity of cement/fines paste between the adjacent tiles; and finishing the concrete surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2015Publication date: November 5, 2015Inventors: Robin Brailsford, Lee A. Shaw, Ronald D. Shaw
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Publication number: 20150308108Abstract: A method of forming a concrete wall having a substantially uniform exterior surface texture. The method includes the initial step of pouring concrete into a wall form. The concrete is poured from a first mixture and is allowed to cure. After the concrete is cured, the wall form is removed from the resultant concrete base structure. A roughened texture is then created on the base structure. A finishing mixture is then applied to the roughened texture. The finishing mixture may be created by separating the aggregate from a portion of the remaining first mixture. The finishing mixture creates a smooth texture on the exterior surfaces of the initially formed base structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2015Publication date: October 29, 2015Inventors: RONALD D. SHAW, LEE A. SHAW
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Patent number: 9114664Abstract: A mosaic concrete product, methods of creating the same, and methods of fabricating a module for use in creating the mosaic are provided. The methods of installing the mosaic upon an uncured concrete surface utilize the module. The module may be fabricated by mapping out tile in a design corresponding to the mosaic; adhering the tile to a template utilizing an adhesive, the tile being positioned thereon corresponding to the design; and allowing the adhesive to set. The module may define upper and lower surfaces, the upper surface including the tile adhered thereto. The methods of installing the mosaic comprises: positioning the module upon the uncured concrete surface; embedding the tile into the concrete surface; massaging the tile into the concrete surface to interpose a quantity of cement/fines paste between the adjacent tiles; and finishing the concrete surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2014Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: Lithocrete, Inc.Inventors: Robin Brailsford, Lee A. Shaw, Ronald D. Shaw
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Patent number: 9102572Abstract: A method of forming a concrete wall having a substantially uniform exterior surface texture. The method includes the initial step of pouring concrete into a wall form. The concrete is poured from a first mixture and is allowed to cure. After the concrete is cured, the wall form is removed from the resultant concrete base structure. A roughened texture is then created on the base structure. A finishing mixture is then applied to the roughened texture. The finishing mixture may be created by separating the aggregate from a portion of the remaining first mixture. The finishing mixture creates a smooth texture on the exterior surfaces of the initially formed base structure.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2014Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: Lithocrete, Inc.Inventors: Ronald D. Shaw, Lee A. Shaw
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Patent number: 8992115Abstract: A surface drainage structure formed above a subgrade may include an elongate drain conduit disposed partially within the subgrade. The elongate drain conduit may define at least one drain slot extending through a wall thereof. The structure may include a pavement layer with an exposed top surface and a drainage channel extending therefrom. The drainage channel may be in fluid communication with the drain slot of the elongate drain conduit. A method of forming the surface drainage structure includes placing the elongate drain conduit in the subgrade, forming the pavement layer, cutting an upper channel along the elongate drain conduit, and cutting a lower channel and the drain slot in the elongate conduit.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Shaw & Sons, Inc.Inventors: Lee A. Shaw, Ronald D. Shaw
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Patent number: 8962087Abstract: A method of forming a concrete wall having a substantially uniform exterior surface texture. The method includes the initial step of pouring concrete into a wall form. The concrete is poured from a first mixture and is allowed to cure. After the concrete is cured, the wall form is removed from the resultant concrete base structure. A roughened texture is then created on the base structure. A finishing mixture is then applied to the roughened texture. The finishing mixture may be created by separating the aggregate from a portion of the remaining first mixture. The finishing mixture creates a smooth texture on the exterior surfaces of the initially formed base structure.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2013Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Lithocrete, Inc.Inventors: Ronald D. Shaw, Lee A. Shaw
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Publication number: 20140346699Abstract: A method of forming a concrete wall having a substantially uniform exterior surface texture. The method includes the initial step of pouring concrete into a wall form. The concrete is poured from a first mixture and is allowed to cure. After the concrete is cured, the wall form is removed from the resultant concrete base structure. A roughened texture is then created on the base structure. A finishing mixture is then applied to the roughened texture. The finishing mixture may be created by separating the aggregate from a portion of the remaining first mixture. The finishing mixture creates a smooth texture on the exterior surfaces of the initially formed base structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventors: RONALD D. SHAW, LEE A. SHAW
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Publication number: 20140314986Abstract: A mosaic concrete product, methods of creating the same, and methods of fabricating a module for use in creating the mosaic are provided. The methods of installing the mosaic upon an uncured concrete surface utilize the module. The module may be fabricated by mapping out tile in a design corresponding to the mosaic; adhering the tile to a template utilizing an adhesive, the tile being positioned thereon corresponding to the design; and allowing the adhesive to set. The module may define upper and lower surfaces, the upper surface including the tile adhered thereto. The methods of installing the mosaic comprises: positioning the module upon the uncured concrete surface; embedding the tile into the concrete surface; massaging the tile into the concrete surface to interpose a quantity of cement/fines paste between the adjacent tiles; and finishing the concrete surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventors: Robin Brailsford, Lee A. Shaw, Ronald D. Shaw
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Publication number: 20140287985Abstract: The invention relates to novel uses of the polypeptide elafin, and/or homologues, derivatives or fragments thereof having inhibitory activity against leukocyte elastase for the prevention and treatment of medical conditions like SIRS.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: Proteo Biotech AGInventors: Oliver Wiedow, Birge Bargmann, Barbara Kahlke, Lee Shaw, Nils Wichmann
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Patent number: 8793964Abstract: A mosaic concrete product, methods of creating the same, and methods of fabricating a module for use in creating the mosaic are provided. The methods of installing the mosaic upon an uncured concrete surface utilize the module. The module may be fabricated by mapping out tile in a design corresponding to the mosaic; adhering the tile to a template utilizing an adhesive, the tile being positioned thereon corresponding to the design; and allowing the adhesive to set. The module may define upper and lower surfaces, the upper surface including the tile adhered thereto. The methods of installing the mosaic comprises: positioning the module upon the uncured concrete surface; embedding the tile into the concrete surface; massaging the tile into the concrete surface to interpose a quantity of cement/fines paste between the adjacent tiles; and finishing the concrete surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2013Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Lithocrete, Inc.Inventors: Robin Brailsford, Lee A. Shaw, Ronald D. Shaw