Patents by Inventor Maverick James Raber

Maverick James Raber 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).

  • Hands-free liquid sampling method and apparatus
    Patent number: 11828686
    Abstract: Liquid sampling apparatus and methods enable hands free collection of samples from surface waters via drone or other remote delivery systems. The liquid sampling apparatus includes a frame configured to support a plurality of groundwater sampling bailers in circumferential spaced apart relationship around a central axis of the frame, each bailer comprising an elongate tubular housing configured to collect and store a liquid sample from a body of liquid. A weight is movably secured to the frame and is configured to move between a retracted position and a downwardly extended position. When in the downwardly extended position, the weight is configured to maintain the liquid sampling apparatus and the plurality of groundwater sampling bailers in a generally vertical orientation during liquid sample collection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Duke Energy Corporation
    Inventors: Maverick James Raber, Jason Chadwick Green, Isaac John Medford
  • Hands-free liquid sampling methods and apparatus
    Patent number: 11768131
    Abstract: Liquid sampling apparatus and methods enable hands free collection of low-level metals and other contaminant-sensitive samples from surface waters via drone or other remote delivery systems. The apparatus and methods allow for limited exposure to contaminants during a sampling process by remotely opening and closing sample containers while submerged under water at a sampling location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Duke Energy Corporation
    Inventors: Isaac John Medford, Maverick James Raber, Jason Chadwick Green
  • Hands-free liquid sampling method and apparatus
    Patent number: 11733132
    Abstract: Liquid sampling apparatus and methods enable hands free collection of samples from surface waters via drone or other remote delivery systems. The liquid sampling apparatus includes a frame configured to support a plurality of groundwater sampling bailers in circumferential spaced apart relationship around a central axis of the frame, each bailer comprising an elongate tubular housing configured to collect and store a liquid sample from a body of liquid. A weight is movably secured to the frame and is configured to move between a retracted position and a downwardly extended position. When in the downwardly extended position, the weight is configured to maintain the liquid sampling apparatus and the plurality of groundwater sampling bailers in a generally vertical orientation during liquid sample collection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Duke Energy Corporation
    Inventors: Maverick James Raber, Jason Chadwick Green, Isaac John Medford
  • HANDS-FREE LIQUID SAMPLING METHODS AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20230251169
    Abstract: Liquid sampling apparatus and methods enable hands free collection of low-level metals and other contaminant-sensitive samples from surface waters via drone or other remote delivery systems. The apparatus and methods allow for limited exposure to contaminants during a sampling process by remotely opening and closing sample containers while submerged under water at a sampling location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2022
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Isaac John Medford, Maverick James Raber, Jason Chadwick Green