Patents by Inventor Phil Eggleston

Phil Eggleston 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).

  • Apparatus and method for determining the depth level and amount of fluids in a well
    Patent number: 7661308
    Abstract: An apparatus and related method for detecting oil and mineralized water, if it exists, in a well. The apparatus comprises a sensor assembly for placing down the well, the sensor assembly having a float therein that rises when fluid is detected and adapted to close an electrical contact of a circuit having a power source. The apparatus also has a base assembly used for raising and lowering the sensor assembly into and out of the well. An alarm is electrically coupled to the circuit that includes the sensor assembly and power source, the alarm operable to indicate when the electrical contact is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Inventor: Phil Eggleston
  • Apparatus and method for determining the depth level and amount of fluids in a well
    Publication number: 20080088465
    Abstract: An apparatus and related method for detecting oil and mineralized water, if it exists, in a well. The apparatus comprises a sensor assembly for placing down the well, the sensor assembly having a float therein that rises when fluid is detected and adapted to close an electrical contact of a circuit having a power source. The apparatus also has a base assembly used for raising and lowering the sensor assembly into and out of the well. An alarm is electrically coupled to the circuit that includes the sensor assembly and power source, the alarm operable to indicate when the electrical contact is closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventor: Phil Eggleston