Patents by Inventor Mike Rushing

Mike Rushing 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: 11897008
    Abstract: A urinal and pipe cleaning composition and automated dispensing system and method. The composition preferably comprises urea hydrochloride, a thickener, optionally one or more surfactants, and optionally fragrance. Preferably, the surfactants comprise cocamidopropyl betaine and one or more ethoxylated alcohols. The composition preferably has a viscosity allowing it to be dispensed from an automated dispenser and to coat the surfaces to be cleaned to allow sufficient contact time to dissolve accumulated salts and remove stains. A predetermined dose of the composition is dispensed at predetermined time intervals. Different dose amounts and time intervals may be used depending on the level of usage of the urinal, the amount of salt scale, and level of staining.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Inventors: Gabriel F. K. Everett, Mike Rushing, Charles J. Greenwald
  • Publication number: 20210291235
    Abstract: A urinal and pipe cleaning composition and automated dispensing system and method. The composition preferably comprises urea hydrochloride, a thickener, optionally one or more surfactants, and optionally fragrance. Preferably, the surfactants comprise cocamidopropyl betaine and one or more ethoxylated alcohols. The composition preferably has a viscosity allowing it to be dispensed from an automated dispenser and to coat the surfaces to be cleaned to allow sufficient contact time to dissolve accumulated salts and remove stains. A predetermined dose of the composition is dispensed at predetermined time intervals. Different dose amounts and time intervals may be used depending on the level of usage of the urinal, the amount of salt scale, and level of staining.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: Gabriel F.K. Everett, Mike Rushing, Charles J. Greenwald
  • Publication number: 20170175070
    Abstract: A self-contained biomass generator configured for use in growing and discharging bacteria at or near an intended use site and having a housing containing a bacteria growth chamber; water and air inlets; receptacles and solenoid pumps for liquids containing bacteria spores, nutrient, defoamer and disinfectant; a recirculation pump; air pump; water heater; manifold; a dosing pump configured to dispense controlled amounts of bacteria; and a programmable electronic controller configured to operate the device through a plurality of bacteria growth cycles and to disinfect the wetted internal surfaces between growth cycles without requiring service or operator intervention. A process for using the biomass generator is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Scott Boyette, William P. Boesch, Alexander C. Erdman, Mike Rushing, Judith G. Pruitt, Daniel Aberle, Andrew McKinnon