Patents by Inventor Michael ZLOTKIN

Michael ZLOTKIN 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: 20220074158
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed here include a containment system and methods of containment which may include a segmented buoyant rim. Certain embodiments also include an inflatable rim with at least one inflation/deflation valve in the rim segments and ballast in the rim segments. Additionally, certain embodiments include material connected to the rim segments, to enclose a void created in the rim and to hang below the buoyant rim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventor: Michael ZLOTKIN
  • Patent number: 11203849
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed here include a containment system and methods of containment which may include a segmented buoyant rim. Certain embodiments also include an inflatable rim with at least one inflation/deflation valve in the rim segments and ballast in the rim segments. Additionally, certain embodiments include material connected to the rim segments, to enclose a void created in the rim and to hang below the buoyant rim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: Innermost Containment Systems L.L.C.
    Inventor: Michael Zlotkin
  • Publication number: 20200407934
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed here include a containment system and methods of containment which may include a segmented buoyant rim. Certain embodiments also include an inflatable rim with at least one inflation/deflation valve in the rim segments and ballast in the rim segments. Additionally, certain embodiments include material connected to the rim segments, to enclose a void created in the rim and to hang below the buoyant rim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventor: Michael ZLOTKIN
  • Patent number: 10794027
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed here include a buoyant filtration system and method including a buoyant rim which may be used to encircle a pollution source and attached to a submersible wall and floor. Some embodiments include the detachable filtration systems on or near the buoyant rim. Some embodiments include a bag attached to the buoyant rim where the bag is water permeable but retains the pollution in the water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Innermost Containment Systems L.L.C.
    Inventor: Michael Zlotkin
  • Publication number: 20180340307
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed here include a buoyant filtration system and method including a buoyant rim which may be used to encircle a pollution source and attached to a submersible wall and floor. Some embodiments include the detachable filtration systems on or near the buoyant rim. Some embodiments include a bag attached to the buoyant rim where the bag is water permeable but retains the pollution in the water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: Michael ZLOTKIN
  • Patent number: 10077537
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed here include a buoyant filtration system and method including a buoyant inflatable segmented rim encircling a pollution source and attached to a submersible wall and floor. Some embodiments include the buoyant inflatable rim segments with an inflation/deflation valve, ballast attachment, a hose and pump to remove liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: Innermost Containment Systems L.L.C.
    Inventor: Michael Zlotkin
  • Publication number: 20150376854
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed here include a buoyant filtration system and method including a buoyant inflatable segmented rim encircling a pollution source and attached to a submersible wall and floor. Some embodiments include the buoyant inflatable rim segments with an inflation/deflation valve, ballast attachment, a hose and pump to remove liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventor: Michael ZLOTKIN
  • Publication number: 20150021270
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed here include a buoyant filtration system and method including a buoyant inflatable segmented rim encircling a void and attached to a submersible bag. Some embodiments include the buoyant inflatable rim segments with an inflation/deflation valve, ballast attachment, a hose and pump to remove liquid from the void. Some embodiments include at least two filters, connected to the hose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventor: Michael ZLOTKIN
  • Patent number: 8899874
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed here include a containment system which may include a segmented buoyant rim. Certain embodiments also include an inflatable rim with at least one inflation/deflation valve in the rim segments and ballast in the rim segments. Additionally, certain embodiments include material connected to the rim segments, to enclose a void created in the rim and to hang below the buoyant rim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Inventor: Michael Zlotkin
  • Publication number: 20140064853
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed here include a containment system which may include a segmented buoyant rim. Certain embodiments also include an inflatable rim with at least one inflation/deflation valve in the rim segments and ballast in the rim segments. Additionally, certain embodiments include material connected to the rim segments, to enclose a void created in the rim and to hang below the buoyant rim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventor: Michael ZLOTKIN