Patents by Inventor Odd Hauge

Odd Hauge 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: 9335315
    Abstract: A system (100) for measuring the depth of saturated soil includes a water level detector (102) along with a stimulating/actuating device (104) that directs an actuating medium into the ground at the elevation of the capillary fringe or below the elevation of the capillary fringe. The actuating medium may consist of water, ultrasound emissions, or vibrations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Inventor: Odd Hauge
  • Publication number: 20140157888
    Abstract: A system (100) for measuring the depth of saturated soil includes a water level detector (102) along with a stimulating/actuating device (104) that directs an actuating medium into the ground at the elevation of the capillary fringe or below the elevation of the capillary fringe. The actuating medium may consist of water, ultrasound emissions, or vibrations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Inventor: Odd Hauge
  • Patent number: 7107151
    Abstract: A method is provided for determining the depth to the saturated soil at a selected site. A first and second instance wherein the depth of the water table equals the depth to the saturated soil is identified (142). The rate of change of the depth to the saturated soil is calculated (146) as a function of the specific yield, amount of time between the instances, total precipitation occurring between the instances, and depth of the water table at each instance. Then, the depth to the saturated soil for a third instance is calculated (148) as a function of the rate of change of the depth to the saturated soil. The calculated depth to the saturated soil for a third instance may be adjusted as a function of precipitation occurring at the site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Inventor: Odd Hauge
  • Publication number: 20060069510
    Abstract: A method is provided for determining the depth to the saturated soil at a selected site. A first and second instance wherein the depth of the water table equals the depth to the saturated soil is identified (142). The rate of change of the depth to the saturated soil is calculated (146) as a function of the specific yield, amount of time between the instances, total precipitation occurring between the instances, and depth of the water table at each instance. Then, the depth to the saturated soil for a third instance is calculated (148) as a function of the rate of change of the depth to the saturated soil. The calculated depth to the saturated soil for a third instance may be adjusted as a function of precipitation occurring at the site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Inventor: Odd Hauge
  • Patent number: 6823264
    Abstract: A method is provided for determining the depth to the saturated soil at a selected site. A first and second instance wherein the depth of the water table equals the depth to the saturated soil is identified (142). The rate of change of the depth to the saturated soil is calculated (146) as a function of the specific yield, amount of time between the instances, total precipitation occurring between the instances, and depth of the water table at each instance. Then, the depth to the saturated soil for a third instance is calculated (148) as a function of the rate of change of the depth to the saturated soil. The calculated depth to the saturated soil for a third instance may be adjusted as a function of precipitation occurring at the site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Inventor: Odd Hauge