Patents by Inventor Philip Gaffey

Philip Gaffey 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: 10850248
    Abstract: A chlorine dioxide solution generating apparatus is provided for use primarily in water treatment. The apparatus has a reaction chamber supplied with metered quantities of an acidic solution and a chlorite or chlorate solution whereby a reservoir of a chlorine dioxide solution is generated and retained within the reaction chamber. A conduit is provided along which a pressurized flow of a motive fluid is fed and with which the interior of the reaction chamber communicates via a dip tube. A venturi is located in the conduit adjacent an outlet from the dip tube whereby suction is applied to the reaction chamber by the pressurized flow of motive fluid. The suction draws chlorine dioxide solution from the reservoir whereby it is entrained into the flow of motive fluid. A controller is provided to control flow of motive fluid and metering of the supply of the solutions to the reaction chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Inventors: Philip Gaffey, Maxwell Cole
  • Publication number: 20190381472
    Abstract: A chlorine dioxide solution generating apparatus is provided for use primarily in water treatment. The apparatus has a reaction chamber supplied with metered quantities of an acidic solution and a chlorite or chlorate solution whereby a reservoir of a chlorine dioxide solution is generated and retained within the reaction chamber. A conduit is provided along which a pressurized flow of a motive fluid is fed and with which the interior of the reaction chamber communicates via a dip tube. A venturi is located in the conduit adjacent an outlet from the dip tube whereby suction is applied to the reaction chamber by the pressurized flow of motive fluid. The suction draws chlorine dioxide solution from the reservoir whereby it is entrained into the flow of motive fluid. A controller is provided to control flow of motive fluid and metering of the supply of the solutions to the reaction chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Philip GAFFEY, Maxwell COLE
  • Publication number: 20110168608
    Abstract: A water treatment apparatus having a vessel defining a chamber adapted to contain a water treatment chemical over which a dosing liquid can flow from an inlet to form a dosing reservoir at the bottom of the vessel. A supply of dosing liquid is connected to the inlet. The interior of the vessel communicates with a conduit along which an entraining pressurized flow of water can be fed for treatment and via an opening in the conduit that is connected to a bottom outlet of the vessel. A venturi is located in the conduit adjacent the opening so that the velocity of the pressurized water is increased as it passes over the opening and entrains a dosing stream from the dosing reservoir into the pressurized flow. The venturi also applies suction to the interior of the vessel, which draws dosing liquid into the vessel from the supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2008
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: GAFFEY TECHNICAL SERVICES LIMITED
    Inventor: Philip Gaffey