Patents by Inventor Robert C. Tsigonis

Robert C. Tsigonis 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).

  • Publication number: 20200288923
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a waste collection system designed for handling liquid and solid waste without reliance on running water. The system is also designed with modular components adapted for in-home installation, where the system can be quickly assembled and disassembled as needed, such as for moving the components to a new location based on environmental conditions. Moreover, the system is designed to facilitate easy conversions between a waste-separating toilet design and a more streamlined non-waste-separating toilet design when desired to maximize flexibility of the overall system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: John A. Warren, Robert C. Tsigonis
  • Patent number: 7597112
    Abstract: A system configured to distribute liquid flow into predetermined proportions is provided. The system includes a distributor defining a plurality of distributor outlets configured to deliver liquid from the distributor. A receptacle is positioned to receive liquid, the receptacle defining a plurality of receptacle outlets oriented to deliver liquid portions toward the distributor outlets. The receptacle is selfleveling such that liquid is divided by the receptacle outlets into predetermined proportions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Inventor: Robert C. Tsigonis
  • Patent number: 6997203
    Abstract: A system configured to distribute liquid flow into predetermined proportions is provided. The system includes a distributor defining a plurality of distributor outlets configured to deliver liquid from the distributor. A receptacle is positioned to receive liquid, the receptacle defining a plurality of receptacle outlets oriented to deliver liquid portions toward the distributor outlets. The receptacle is pivotally mounted for movement with respect to the distributor, and is self-leveling such that liquid is divided by the receptacle outlets into predetermined proportions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Inventor: Robert C. Tsigonis
  • Publication number: 20040134542
    Abstract: A system configured to distribute liquid flow into predetermined proportions is provided. The system includes a distributor defining a plurality of distributor outlets configured to deliver liquid from the distributor. A receptacle is positioned to receive liquid, the receptacle defining a plurality of receptacle outlets oriented to deliver liquid portions toward the distributor outlets. The receptacle is pivotally mounted for movement with respect to the distributor, and is self-leveling such that liquid is divided by the receptacle outlets into predetermined proportions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventor: Robert C. Tsigonis
  • Patent number: 6482322
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating sewage in cold regions including a pretreatment stage, an aerobic treatment stage, and a discharge stage, where cold outside air is combined with warm recirculating air from within the sewage treatment system to provide oxygen for the aerobic treatment of the sewage, with the treated sewage being discharged intermittently in high volume, high flow-rate batches to prevent freezing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Inventor: Robert C. Tsigonis