Patents by Inventor Michael J. Shaw

Michael J. 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).

  • Publication number: 20260092000
    Abstract: Methods for processing pretreated phosphogypsum wastewater are disclosed. The pretreated wastewater may be subjected to electrodialysis involving at least one monovalent cation selective membrane. Further downstream membrane treatment may be applied. Upstream precipitation and air-stripping techniques may optionally also be employed. Related systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2025
    Publication date: April 2, 2026
    Inventors: Hao Dang, Wenxin Du, George Y. Gu, Michael J. Shaw
  • Patent number: 12540090
    Abstract: Methods for treating phosphogypsum-containing water are disclosed. The water may be treated so as to promote precipitation of one or more target constituents and to facilitate downstream membrane treatment. A coagulant may be added to promote phosphate recovery. Related systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2026
    Assignee: Evoqua Water Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Hao Dang, Wenxin Du, George Y. Gu, Michael J. Shaw, Simon P. Dukes
  • Patent number: 12479748
    Abstract: Methods for processing pretreated phosphogypsum wastewater are disclosed. The pretreated wastewater may be subjected to electrodialysis involving at least one monovalent cation selective membrane. Further downstream membrane treatment may be applied. Upstream precipitation and air-stripping techniques may optionally also be employed. Related systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2025
    Assignee: Evoqua Water Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Hao Dang, Wenxin Du, George Y. Gu, Michael J. Shaw
  • Patent number: 12351497
    Abstract: Methods for treating phosphogypsum-containing water are disclosed. The water may be treated so as to promote precipitation of one or more target constituents and to facilitate downstream membrane treatment. A coagulant may be added to promote phosphate recovery. Ammonia may optionally be removed. Related systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2025
    Assignee: EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Wenxin Du, Hao Dang, George Y. Gu, Michael J. Shaw, Simon P. Dukes, Justin Wayne Higgs
  • Patent number: 12194417
    Abstract: A method of operating an electrochemical device includes periodically discharging a volume of concentrate reject in a timed batch cycle and replacing the concentrate reject with feed water. An electrochemical water treatment system includes a recycle line having a valve controlled by a control module. The control module periodically opens the valve to discharge concentrate reject from the recycle line in a batch timed cycle. The recycle line is fed with feed water to replace the discharged concentrate reject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: Evoqua Water Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Li-Shiang Liang, Michael J. Shaw, Wenxin Du
  • Patent number: 12115584
    Abstract: A 3D-printed reflective optic providing very high specific stiffness through the utilization of a hollow shelled design, with closed back, filled with high-stiffness internal volumetric space-filling open-cell lattice structures. Structurally-integrated sacrificial structures are included for the purposes of reduction or elimination of tooling during post-processing operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Polizotti, Craig J. Paggi, Michael J. Shaw
  • Patent number: 11929533
    Abstract: A flow battery having at least one rechargeable cell is disclosed. The at least one rechargeable cell can include an anolyte compartment, a catholyte compartment, and an anion exchange membrane positioned between the anolyte and catholyte compartments. The anion exchange membrane can have a thickness of less than 100 ?m and a steady state diffusivity of less than 0.4 ppm/hr/cm2 with respect to a cation species in an electrolyte of the rechargeable cell. A method of facilitating use of a flow battery including providing the anion exchange membrane is also disclosed. A method of facilitating storage of an electric charge comprising providing the flow battery is also disclosed. A method of producing an anion exchange membrane is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Evoqua Water Technologies LLC
    Inventors: George Y. Gu, Savvas Hadjikyriacou, Michael J. Shaw, Simon P. Dukes
  • Publication number: 20240043294
    Abstract: A method of operating an electrochemical cell including introducing an aqueous solution into the electrochemical cell, applying a current across an anode and a cathode to produce a product, monitoring the voltage, dissolved hydrogen, or a condition of the aqueous solution, and applying the current in a pulsed waveform responsive to one of the measured parameters is disclosed. An electrochemical system including an electrochemical cell including an anode and a cathode, a source of an aqueous solution having an outlet fluidly connectable to the electrochemical cell, a sensor for measuring a parameter, and a controller configured to cause the anode and the cathode to apply the current in a pulsed waveform responsive to the parameter measurement is disclosed. Methods of suppressing accumulation of hydrogen gas within the electrochemical cell are also disclosed. Methods of facilitating operation of an electrochemical cell are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Applicant: Evoqua Water Technologies LLC
    Inventors: George Y. Gu, Michael J. Shaw, Joshua Griffis, Simon P. Dukes
  • Publication number: 20240034648
    Abstract: An electrochemical cell including a first chamber having an anode, a second chamber having a cathode, at least one ionic connection between the first chamber and the second chamber, such that liquid electrolyte from the first chamber is prevented from mixing with liquid electrolyte in the second chamber is provided. The first chamber and the second chamber can be arranged in parallel and positioned remotely from each other. An electrochemical system including the electrochemical cell, and first and second sources of saline aqueous solutions is also provided. Water treatment systems are also provided. A method of operating an electrochemical cell including introducing first and second saline aqueous solutions into first and second chambers of the electrochemical cell, and applying a current across the anode and the cathode to generate first and second products, respectively is also provided. A method of facilitating operation of an electrochemical cell is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Applicant: Evoqua Water Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Joshua Griffis, George Gu, Simon P. Dukes, Michael J. Shaw
  • Patent number: 11852211
    Abstract: A 3D printed additively manufactured (AM) elliptical bifurcating torsion flexure assembly system includes a base section; elliptical bifurcating torsion springs, each including a bifurcated legs section supported by the base; a bifurcated elliptical torsion spring section contiguous with the bifurcated legs section; and a single upper section contiguous with the elliptical torsion spring section. The single upper section includes a connection component, and the device material includes Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) heat-treated Ti6Al4V. The elliptical bifurcating torsion flexure assembly is printed as one part by a 3D additive manufacturing process, and the bifurcation maintains consistent balance while being torqued. The stiffness-spring rate of the device is at least partly controlled by varying cross-sectional shape and diameters by the 3D additive manufacturing printing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin K. Campbell, Robert Chadbourne, Ryan Dippel, Michael J. Shaw
  • Patent number: 11795074
    Abstract: An electrochemical cell including a first chamber having an anode, a second chamber having a cathode, at least one ionic connection between the first chamber and the second chamber, such that liquid electrolyte from the first chamber is prevented from mixing with liquid electrolyte in the second chamber is provided. The first chamber and the second chamber can be arranged in parallel and positioned remotely from each other. An electrochemical system including the electrochemical cell, and first and second sources of saline aqueous solutions is also provided. Water treatment systems are also provided. A method of operating an electrochemical cell including introducing first and second saline aqueous solutions into first and second chambers of the electrochemical cell, and applying a current across the anode and the cathode to generate first and second products, respectively is also provided. A method of facilitating operation of an electrochemical cell is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Evoqua Water Technologies LLC
    Inventors: George Y. Gu, Simon Paul Dukes, Joshua Griffis, Michael J. Shaw
  • Publication number: 20230264260
    Abstract: A 3D-printed reflective optic providing very high specific stiffness through the utilization of a hollow shelled design, with closed back, filled with high-stiffness internal volumetric space-filling open-cell lattice structures. Structurally-integrated sacrificial structures are included for the purposes of reduction or elimination of tooling during post-processing operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: John J. Polizotti, Craig J. Paggi, Michael J. Shaw
  • Patent number: 11660672
    Abstract: A 3D-printed reflective optic providing very high specific stiffness through the utilization of a hollow shelled design, with closed back, filled with high-stiffness internal volumetric space-filling open-cell lattice structures. High-stiffness, structurally-integrated, sacrificial structures are also included for the purposes of reduction or elimination of tooling during post-processing operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventors: John J Polizotti, Craig J. Paggi, Michael J. Shaw
  • Publication number: 20230145108
    Abstract: Methods for treating phosphogypsum-containing water are disclosed. The water may be treated so as to promote precipitation of one or more target constituents and to facilitate downstream membrane treatment. A coagulant may be added to promote phosphate recovery. Ammonia may optionally be removed. Related systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Applicant: Evoqua Water Technolgies LLC
    Inventors: Wenxin Du, Hao Dang, George Y. Gu, Michael J. Shaw, Simon P. Dukes, Justin Wayne Higgs
  • Patent number: 11474363
    Abstract: The system and method for combining two optical assemblies into the same volume, particularly when the field of view of the two assemblies are different, so that the overall volume and swap for the system is reduced. This also allows both subsystems to use the same external protective window, reducing overall cost for a system of co-located dissimilar optical systems in a single aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Jew, Ian B. Murray, Michael J. Shaw
  • Publication number: 20220259085
    Abstract: Methods for treating phosphogypsum-containing water are disclosed. The water may be treated so as to promote precipitation of one or more target constituents and to facilitate downstream membrane treatment. A coagulant may be added to promote phosphate recovery. Related systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Applicant: Evoqua Water Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Hao Dang, Wenxin Du, George Y. Gu, Michael J. Shaw, Simon P. Dukes
  • Publication number: 20220234004
    Abstract: A method of operating an electrochemical device includes periodically discharging a volume of concentrate reject in a timed batch cycle and replacing the concentrate reject with feed water. An electrochemical water treatment system includes a recycle line having a valve controlled by a control module. The control module periodically opens the valve to discharge concentrate reject from the recycle line in a batch timed cycle. The recycle line is fed with feed water to replace the discharged concentrate reject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Applicant: Evoqua Water Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Li-Shiang Liang, Michael J. Shaw, Wenxin Du
  • Patent number: 11298660
    Abstract: A method of operating an electrochemical device includes periodically discharging a volume of concentrate reject in a timed batch cycle and replacing the concentrate reject with feed water. An electrochemical water treatment system includes a recycle line having a valve controlled by a control module. The control module periodically opens the valve to discharge concentrate reject from the recycle line in a batch timed cycle. The recycle line is fed with feed water to replace the discharged concentrate reject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Evoqua Water Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Li-Shiang Liang, Michael J. Shaw, Wenxin Du
  • Publication number: 20220073393
    Abstract: Methods for processing pretreated phosphogypsum wastewater are disclosed. The pretreated wastewater may be subjected to electrodialysis involving at least one monovalent cation selective membrane. Further downstream membrane treatment may be applied. Upstream precipitation and air-stripping techniques may optionally also be employed. Related systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Applicant: Evoqua Water Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Hao Dang, Wenxin Du, George Y. Gu, Michael J. Shaw
  • Publication number: 20220074458
    Abstract: A 3D printed additively manufactured (AM) elliptical bifurcating torsion flexure assembly system includes a base section; elliptical bifurcating torsion springs, each including a bifurcated legs section supported by the base; a bifurcated elliptical torsion spring section contiguous with the bifurcated legs section; and a single upper section contiguous with the elliptical torsion spring section. The single upper section includes a connection component, and the device material includes Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) heat-treated Ti6Al4V. The elliptical bifurcating torsion flexure assembly is printed as one part by a 3D additive manufacturing process, and the bifurcation maintains consistent balance while being torqued. The stiffness-spring rate of the device is at least partly controlled by varying cross-sectional shape and diameters by the 3D additive manufacturing printing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2020
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Benjamin K. Campbell, Robert Chadbourne, Ryan Dippel, Michael J. Shaw