Patents by Inventor Ronald R. Vitarelli
Ronald R. Vitarelli 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).
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Publication number: 20240368873Abstract: A disclosed corrugated end cap includes a corrugated frame having one or more corrugations defined by one or more sets of alternating peaks and valleys. The end cap also includes one or more ribs disposed in one or more of the valleys and one or more valley reinforcements disposed in the valleys and running over a top surface of the corrugated frame. For example, the one or more ribs may be configured to increase a resistance of the frame to bending. Additionally or alternatively, the top surface, a front surface, and a rear of the corrugated frame surround a recess configured to receive latch ridges from a stormwater chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2024Publication date: November 7, 2024Applicant: ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: David James MAILHOT, Michael David KUEHN, Bryan A. COPPES, Ronald R. VITARELLI
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Patent number: 12071758Abstract: A disclosed corrugated end cap includes a corrugated frame having one or more corrugations defined by one or more sets of alternating peaks and valleys. The end cap also includes one or more ribs disposed in one or more of the valleys and one or more valley reinforcements disposed in the valleys and running over a top surface of the corrugated frame. For example, the one or more ribs may be configured to increase a resistance of the frame to bending. Additionally or alternatively, the top surface, a front surface, and a rear of the corrugated frame surround a recess configured to receive latch ridges from a stormwater chamber.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2023Date of Patent: August 27, 2024Assignee: Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.Inventors: David James Mailhot, Michael David Kuehn, Bryan A. Coppes, Ronald R. Vitarelli
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Publication number: 20240247476Abstract: The embodiments of the present disclosure provide an in-line surface drain. The in-line surface drain may comprise a cylindrical frame and a plurality of concentric rings coupled to the cylindrical frame. The plurality of concentric rings may be configured to protrude outward from a bottom external surface of the cylindrical frame, and the diameters of the plurality of concentric rings may be different. At least one of the plurality of concentric rings may be configured to detachably accommodate a riser pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2024Publication date: July 25, 2024Applicant: Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.Inventors: Joshua James CISLO, Ronald R. VITARELLI, Jeremy Daniel CADEAU
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Patent number: 11976456Abstract: An in-line surface drain may comprise a cylindrical frame and a plurality of concentric rings coupled to the cylindrical frame. The plurality of concentric rings may be configured to protrude outward from a bottom external surface of the cylindrical frame, and the diameters of the plurality of concentric rings may be different. At least one of the plurality of concentric rings may be configured to detachably accommodate a riser pipe.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2021Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.Inventors: Joshua James Cislo, Ronald R. Vitarelli, Jeremy Daniel Cadeau
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Publication number: 20230340770Abstract: A disclosed corrugated end cap includes a corrugated frame having one or more corrugations defined by one or more sets of alternating peaks and valleys. The end cap also includes one or more ribs disposed in one or more of the valleys and one or more valley reinforcements disposed in the valleys and running over a top surface of the corrugated frame. For example, the one or more ribs may be configured to increase a resistance of the frame to bending. Additionally or alternatively, the top surface, a front surface, and a rear of the corrugated frame surround a recess configured to receive latch ridges from a stormwater chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2023Publication date: October 26, 2023Applicant: ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: David James MAILHOT, Michael David KUEHN, Bryan A. COPPES, Ronald R. VITARELLI
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Publication number: 20230286828Abstract: A fluid management system including an inlet configured to receive pre-processed fluid is provided. The system includes a filtering apparatus configured to remove contaminants from the pre-processed fluid. The filtering apparatus includes a plate having a first opening. A first manifold pipe is disposed on the plate and includes one or more perforations and a second opening at least partially aligned with the first opening. A second manifold pipe is disposed on the plate and includes one or more perforations. Filter media is disposed between the first manifold pipe and the second manifold pipe and is configured to separate the contaminants from the pre-processed fluid. The system also includes an outlet coupled to the second manifold pipe to receive processed fluid from the filtering apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2023Publication date: September 14, 2023Applicant: Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. FIGOLA, Bo LIU, Thomas E. PANK, Ronald R. VITARELLI, Erik K. HARTWELL
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Patent number: 11725376Abstract: A disclosed corrugated end cap includes a corrugated frame having one or more corrugations defined by one or more sets of alternating peaks and valleys. The end cap also includes one or more ribs disposed in one or more of the valleys and one or more valley reinforcements disposed in the valleys and running over a top surface of the corrugated frame. For example, the one or more ribs may be configured to increase a resistance of the frame to bending. Additionally or alternatively, the top surface, a front surface, and a rear of the corrugated frame surround a recess configured to receive latch ridges from a stormwater chamber.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2022Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.Inventors: David James Mailhot, Michael David Kuehn, Bryan A. Coppes, Ronald R. Vitarelli
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Patent number: 11691894Abstract: A fluid management system including an inlet configured to receive pre-processed fluid is provided. The system includes a filtering apparatus configured to remove contaminants from the pre-processed fluid. The filtering apparatus includes a plate having a first opening. A first manifold pipe is disposed on the plate and includes one or more perforations and a second opening at least partially aligned with the first opening. A second manifold pipe is disposed on the plate and includes one or more perforations. Filter media is disposed between the first manifold pipe and the second manifold pipe and is configured to separate the contaminants from the pre-processed fluid. The system also includes an outlet coupled to the second manifold pipe to receive processed fluid from the filtering apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2022Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. Figola, Bo Liu, Thomas E. Pank, Ronald R. Vitarelli, Erik K. Hartwell
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Patent number: 11624179Abstract: A method for installing a liquid quality system into a containment structure, wherein the liquid quality system includes a liquid quality device and at least one drag-inducing assembly, wherein the at least one drag-inducing assembly includes at least one supporting portion and at least one drag-inducing portion, wherein when the liquid quality device is installed a sump region is formed below, is provided. The method may include mounting, at least partially in the sump region, the at least one supporting portion onto a sidewall of the containment structure. The method may also include attaching the at least one drag-inducing portion to the at least one supporting portion. The method may also include mounting the liquid quality device in the containment structure.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2021Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.Inventors: Owen Michael Atchison, Evan Joseph Geno, Graham Steven Michael Moore, Bryan Channing Stoops, Bill Russell Vanhoose, Ronald R. Vitarelli
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Publication number: 20220307252Abstract: A disclosed corrugated end cap includes a corrugated frame having one or more corrugations defined by one or more sets of alternating peaks and valleys. The end cap also includes one or more ribs disposed in one or more of the valleys and one or more valley reinforcements disposed in the valleys and running over a top surface of the corrugated frame. For example, the one or more ribs may be configured to increase a resistance of the frame to bending. Additionally or alternatively, the top surface, a front surface, and a rear of the corrugated frame surround a recess configured to receive latch ridges from a stormwater chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Applicant: ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: David James MAILHOT, Michael David KUEHN, Bryan A. COPPES, Ronald R. VITARELLI
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Publication number: 20220281756Abstract: A fluid management system including an inlet configured to receive pre-processed fluid is provided. The system includes a filtering apparatus configured to remove contaminants from the pre-processed fluid. The filtering apparatus includes a plate having a first opening. A first manifold pipe is disposed on the plate and includes one or more perforations and a second opening at least partially aligned with the first opening. A second manifold pipe is disposed on the plate and includes one or more perforations. Filter media is disposed between the first manifold pipe and the second manifold pipe and is configured to separate the contaminants from the pre-processed fluid. The system also includes an outlet coupled to the second manifold pipe to receive processed fluid from the filtering apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2022Publication date: September 8, 2022Applicant: Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. FIGOLA, Bo LIU, Thomas E. PANK, Ronald R. VITARELLI, Erik K. HARTWELL
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Patent number: 11377835Abstract: A disclosed corrugated end cap includes a corrugated frame having one or more corrugations defined by one or more sets of alternating peaks and valleys. The end cap also includes one or more ribs disposed in one or more of the valleys and one or more valley reinforcements disposed in the valleys and running over a top surface of the corrugated frame. For example, the one or more ribs may be configured to increase a resistance of the frame to bending. Additionally or alternatively, the top surface, a front surface, and a rear of the corrugated frame surround a recess configured to receive latch ridges from a stormwater chamber.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2019Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.Inventors: David James Mailhot, Michael David Kuehn, Ronald R. Vitarelli, Bryan A. Coppes
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Patent number: 11365131Abstract: A fluid management system including an inlet configured to receive pre-processed fluid is provided. The system includes a filtering apparatus configured to remove contaminants from the pre-processed fluid. The filtering apparatus includes a plate having a first opening. A first manifold pipe is disposed on the plate and includes one or more perforations and a second opening at least partially aligned with the first opening. A second manifold pipe is disposed on the plate and includes one or more perforations. Filter media is disposed between the first manifold pipe and the second manifold pipe and is configured to separate the contaminants from the pre-processed fluid. The system also includes an outlet coupled to the second manifold pipe to receive processed fluid from the filtering apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2020Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Daniel J. Figola, Bo Liu, Thomas E. Pank, Ronald R. Vitarelli, Erik K. Hartwell
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Publication number: 20210372113Abstract: The embodiments of the present disclosure provide an in-line surface drain. The in-line surface drain may comprise a cylindrical frame and a plurality of concentric rings coupled to the cylindrical frame. The plurality of concentric rings may be configured to protrude outward from a bottom external surface of the cylindrical frame, and the diameters of the plurality of concentric rings may be different. At least one of the plurality of concentric rings may be configured to detachably accommodate a riser pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Applicant: Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.Inventors: Joshua James CISLO, Ronald R. VITARELLI, Jeremy Daniel CADEAU
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Publication number: 20210301519Abstract: A method for installing a liquid quality system into a containment structure, wherein the liquid quality system includes a liquid quality device and at least one drag-inducing assembly, wherein the at least one drag-inducing assembly includes at least one supporting portion and at least one drag-inducing portion, wherein when the liquid quality device is installed a sump region is formed below, is provided. The method may include mounting, at least partially in the sump region, the at least one supporting portion onto a sidewall of the containment structure. The method may also include attaching the at least one drag-inducing portion to the at least one supporting portion. The method may also include mounting the liquid quality device in the containment structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2021Publication date: September 30, 2021Inventors: Owen Michael ATCHISON, Evan Joseph GENO, Graham Steven Michael MOORE, Bryan Channing STOOPS, Bill Russell VANHOOSE, Ronald R. VITARELLI
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Patent number: 11041301Abstract: A method for installing a liquid quality system into a containment structure, wherein the liquid quality system includes a liquid quality device and at least one drag-inducing assembly, wherein the at least one drag-inducing assembly includes at least one supporting portion and at least one drag-inducing portion, wherein when the liquid quality device is installed a sump region is formed below, is provided. The method may include mounting, at least partially in the sump region, the at least one supporting portion onto a sidewall of the containment structure. The method may also include attaching the at least one drag-inducing portion to the at least one supporting portion. The method may also include mounting the liquid quality device in the containment structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2018Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.Inventors: Owen Michael Atchison, Evan Joseph Geno, Graham Steven Michael Moore, Bryan Channing Stoops, Bill Russel VanHoose, Ronald R. Vitarelli
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Publication number: 20210147254Abstract: A fluid management system including an inlet configured to receive pre-processed fluid is provided. The system includes a filtering apparatus configured to remove contaminants from the pre-processed fluid. The filtering apparatus includes a plate having a first opening. A first manifold pipe is disposed on the plate and includes one or more perforations and a second opening at least partially aligned with the first opening. A second manifold pipe is disposed on the plate and includes one or more perforations. Filter media is disposed between the first manifold pipe and the second manifold pipe and is configured to separate the contaminants from the pre-processed fluid. The system also includes an outlet coupled to the second manifold pipe to receive processed fluid from the filtering apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2020Publication date: May 20, 2021Applicant: Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. FIGOLA, Bo LIU, Thomas E. PANK, Ronald R. VITARELLI, Erik K. HARTWELL
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Patent number: 10982424Abstract: A liquid quality system for removing particulates from liquid (e.g., storm-water runoff). The system can include tubular portion (e.g., a manhole). The tubular portion has an inlet and an outlet. The system includes liquid quality device. The liquid quality device includes a partitioning portion. The partitioning portion has a first region including a funnel shape with a sump inlet aperture. The partitioning portion also has a second region including a sump outlet aperture and optionally a sump access aperture. A sump region is located between a base portion and the partitioning portion, wherein a flow of the liquid travels from the inlet in the tubular portion, into the funnel, through the sump inlet aperture, into the sump region, through the sump outlet aperture, and out the outlet of the tubular portion. At least one drag-inducing portion is positioned proximate the tubular portion in the sump region and projecting inwardly towards a central axis of the sump region.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2019Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Joseph Andrew Babcanec, Ronald R. Vitarelli, Daniel J. Figola, Corey M. Francis, Owen Michael Atchison, Bill Russell Vanhoose, Bo Liu, Charles Robert Bitler, Terrianne Elizabeth Martin
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Patent number: 10882759Abstract: A fluid management system including an inlet configured to receive pre-processed fluid is provided. The system includes a filtering apparatus configured to remove contaminants from the pre-processed fluid. The filtering apparatus includes a plate having a first opening. A first manifold pipe is disposed on the plate and includes one or more perforations and a second opening at least partially aligned with the first opening. A second manifold pipe is disposed on the plate and includes one or more perforations. Filter media is disposed between the first manifold pipe and the second manifold pipe and is configured to separate the contaminants from the pre-processed fluid. The system also includes an outlet coupled to the second manifold pipe to receive processed fluid from the filtering apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2020Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. Figola, Bo Liu, Thomas E. Pank, Ronald R. Vitarelli, Erik K. Hartwell
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Patent number: 10570603Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to stormwater management and, more particularly, to a stormwater chamber with a continuous curvature. The stormwater chamber may comprise a chamber body with a chamber wall, an apex, a base, and a first and second opening. The chamber wall may include a continuous curvature from the apex of the chamber body to the first and second openings and a continuous curvature from the apex of the chamber body to the base.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ronald R. Vitarelli, Michael Kuehn, John Kurdziel, David Mailhot