Patents by Inventor Ronald J. Scrudto

Ronald J. Scrudto 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: 4762009
    Abstract: An in-situ integrated sampler relies upon the natural sedimentation process to continuously collect suspended sediment from a flowing stream over extended time periods. An upstream facing funnel captures a portion of the flowing stream and directs it into a sedimentation chamber where the flow is slowed sufficiently to induce settling of sediment. A receptacle disposed within the chamber collects settled sediment and apertures in a base member allow excess water to escape from the chamber. A stake mounted in the stream bed can be employed to orient the sampler and position it at a desired depth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1988
    Assignee: Research Foundation of State University of New York
    Inventor: Ronald J. Scrudto