Patents by Inventor Mike Dixon

Mike Dixon 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).

  • Patent number: 11939244
    Abstract: Methods and systems for electrochemical treatment of fertigation water for use and for recycling in agricultural systems such as in controlled environment agricultural systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH
    Inventors: Serge Levesque, Thomas Graham, Dorin Bejan, Jamie Lawson, Mike Dixon, Ping Zhang
  • Publication number: 20220234916
    Abstract: Methods and systems for in situ electrochemical treatment of aqueous solutions used in agricultural systems, community systems and industrial systems. In aspects, is an in situ electrochemical method for the treatment of fertigation water, comprising: flowing the fertigation water through an electrochemical cell comprising at least one anode and at least one complementary cathode while simultaneously adjusting one or more of current density, flow rate and pH, wherein said flowing fertigation water contacts the anode and cathode causing one or more of: degradation of a recalcitrant organic contaminant, mineralization and solubilization of an organic, forming a disinfection agent against a pathogen, and maintaining nutrient levels in said fertigation water; and collecting treated effluent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2020
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: Serge Levesque, Thomas Graham, Dorin Bejan, Jamie Lawson, Mike Dixon, Ping Zhang
  • Publication number: 20200354239
    Abstract: Methods and systems for electrochemical treatment of fertigation water for use and for recycling in agricultural systems such as in controlled environment agricultural systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2019
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Serge Levesque, Thomas Graham, Dorin Bejan, Jamie Lawson, Mike Dixon, Ping Zhang
  • Publication number: 20180177143
    Abstract: The present application relates to novel soilless pre-vegetated mats comprising a carrier mat comprised of a material that does not degrade under exterior growing conditions, and vegetation whose roots intertwine within and under the carrier mat. The present application also relates to processes for production of the soilless pre-vegetated mats.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2018
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Applicant: University of Guelph
    Inventors: Greg Yuristy, Youbin Zheng, Mike Dixon
  • Publication number: 20150359181
    Abstract: The present application relates to novel soilless pre-vegetated mats comprising a carrier mat comprised of a material that does not degrade under exterior growing conditions, and vegetation whose roots intertwine within and under the carrier mat. The present application also relates to processes for production of the soilless pre-vegetated mats.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Applicant: University of Guelph
    Inventors: Greg Yuristy, Youbin Zheng, Mike Dixon
  • Patent number: 8500242
    Abstract: A micro-fluid ejection head for a printer is disclosed. The micro-fluid ejection head comprises a plurality of printhead modules. Each of the plurality of printhead modules comprises an ejection chip for ejecting fluid. The micro-fluid ejection head further comprises a support frame to mount the plurality of printhead modules for creating a lengthy array of the plurality of printhead modules. The support frame is electrically coupled with the plurality of printhead modules for allowing the plurality of printhead modules to receive data and electrical power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Frank Anderson, Jiandong Fang, Jeanne Marie Saldanha Singh, Mike Dixon, Bryan McKinley, Samuel Sexton
  • Publication number: 20120154486
    Abstract: A micro-fluid ejection head for a printer is disclosed. The micro-fluid ejection head comprises a plurality of printhead modules. Each of the plurality of printhead modules comprises an ejection chip for ejecting fluid. The micro-fluid ejection head further comprises a support frame to mount the plurality of printhead modules for creating a lengthy array of the plurality of printhead modules. The support frame is electrically coupled with the plurality of printhead modules for allowing the plurality of printhead modules to receive data and electrical power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventors: Frank Anderson, Jiandong Fang, Jeanne Marie Saldanha Singh, Mike Dixon, Bryan McKinley, Samuel Sexton