Patents by Inventor MICHAEL E BLAIR

MICHAEL E BLAIR 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: 20240160834
    Abstract: Systems and methods may generally be used to improve document formatting for e-signatures. An example method may include using a processor, for example, for receiving a fixed-layout flat format document, and identifying a set of styles to apply to the fixed-layout flat format document. The method may include constructing a HyperText Markup Language (HTML)-formatted document from data extracted from the fixed-layout flat format document and according to the set of styles, and sending the HTML-formatted document to an e-signature platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2021
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Ravi Kanth Maganti, Mounir Laaraj, Michael E. Blair, William Geyer Hara, Ujwal Shrestha
  • Publication number: 20230122133
    Abstract: A fluid treatment system is provided. A clarification reactor or chamber, configured for receiving an influent, is provided wherein separated water and separated solids may be formed from the influent while inside and/or outside the reactor. An influent inlet, positioned essentially at the top of the reactor, configured to allow the influent to enter the reactor is provided. A separated water outlet is provided, positioned essentially at the top of the reactor, that is configured to allow the separated water to exit the reactor. A solids discharge is also provided, positioned essentially at the bottom of the reactor, that is configured to allow the separated solids to exit the reactor. A downward angled baffle, positioned inside the reactor, is configured to deflect the separated solids towards the solids discharge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Ticia L. Heward, Michael E. Blair, Blaine S. Barbour, Duncan C. Hepburn
  • Patent number: 11560326
    Abstract: A fluid treatment system is provided. A clarification reactor or chamber, configured for receiving an influent, is provided wherein separated water and separated solids may be formed from the influent while inside and/or outside the reactor. An influent inlet, positioned essentially at the top of the reactor, configured to allow the influent to enter the reactor is provided. A separated water outlet is provided, positioned essentially at the top of the reactor, that is configured to allow the separated water to exit the reactor. A solids discharge is also provided, positioned essentially at the bottom of the reactor, that is configured to allow the separated solids to exit the reactor. A downward angled baffle, positioned inside the reactor, is configured to deflect the separated solids towards the solids discharge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Synergy Watercare Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Ticia L. Heward, Michael E. Blair, Blaine S. Barbour, Duncan C. Hepburn
  • Publication number: 20220281763
    Abstract: A fluid treatment system is provided. A clarification reactor or chamber, configured for receiving an influent, is provided wherein separated water and separated solids may be formed from the influent while inside and/or outside the reactor. An influent inlet, positioned essentially at the top of the reactor, configured to allow the influent to enter the reactor is provided. A separated water outlet is provided, positioned essentially at the top of the reactor, that is configured to allow the separated water to exit the reactor. A solids discharge is also provided, positioned essentially at the bottom of the reactor, that is configured to allow the separated solids to exit the reactor. A downward angled baffle, positioned inside the reactor, is configured to deflect the separated solids towards the solids discharge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2021
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Ticia L. Heward, Michael E. Blair, Blaine S. Barbour, Duncan C. Hepburn
  • Publication number: 20160058235
    Abstract: An infusion brewer is provided including piston and filter assemblies to be inserted into an infusion container. The piston assembly consists of a hollow vertical shaft, a horizontal plate with a seal situated at the edge of the plate, a seal situated at the center of the plate, and a check valve vent. The piston seals are adapted for sealing against the inner walls of the infusion container and for sealing against the filter assembly shaft. The filter assembly is positioned at the bottom of the infusion container and consists of a hollow vertical shaft and a horizontal plate with seals at the exterior edge and bottom surface. The filter assembly includes three graduated levels of filter material. The piston assembly pumps the infused extract through the filter assembly filters, thence through the filter shaft, thence through the piston shaft, into the isolated upper infused extract chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventor: MICHAEL E BLAIR