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).

  • Publication number: 20230340770
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Applicant: ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: David James MAILHOT, Michael David KUEHN, Bryan A. COPPES, Ronald R. VITARELLI
  • Publication number: 20230286828
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. FIGOLA, Bo LIU, Thomas E. PANK, Ronald R. VITARELLI, Erik K. HARTWELL
  • Patent number: 11725376
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David James Mailhot, Michael David Kuehn, Bryan A. Coppes, Ronald R. Vitarelli
  • Patent number: 11691894
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Figola, Bo Liu, Thomas E. Pank, Ronald R. Vitarelli, Erik K. Hartwell
  • Patent number: 11624179
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Owen Michael Atchison, Evan Joseph Geno, Graham Steven Michael Moore, Bryan Channing Stoops, Bill Russell Vanhoose, Ronald R. Vitarelli
  • Publication number: 20220307252
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Applicant: ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: David James MAILHOT, Michael David KUEHN, Bryan A. COPPES, Ronald R. VITARELLI
  • Publication number: 20220281756
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Applicant: Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. FIGOLA, Bo LIU, Thomas E. PANK, Ronald R. VITARELLI, Erik K. HARTWELL
  • Patent number: 11377835
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David James Mailhot, Michael David Kuehn, Ronald R. Vitarelli, Bryan A. Coppes
  • Patent number: 11365131
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Figola, Bo Liu, Thomas E. Pank, Ronald R. Vitarelli, Erik K. Hartwell
  • Publication number: 20210372113
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua James CISLO, Ronald R. VITARELLI, Jeremy Daniel CADEAU
  • Publication number: 20210301519
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: Owen Michael ATCHISON, Evan Joseph GENO, Graham Steven Michael MOORE, Bryan Channing STOOPS, Bill Russell VANHOOSE, Ronald R. VITARELLI
  • Patent number: 11041301
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Owen Michael Atchison, Evan Joseph Geno, Graham Steven Michael Moore, Bryan Channing Stoops, Bill Russel VanHoose, Ronald R. Vitarelli
  • Publication number: 20210147254
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Applicant: Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. FIGOLA, Bo LIU, Thomas E. PANK, Ronald R. VITARELLI, Erik K. HARTWELL
  • Patent number: 10982424
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 10882759
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Figola, Bo Liu, Thomas E. Pank, Ronald R. Vitarelli, Erik K. Hartwell
  • Patent number: 10570603
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald R. Vitarelli, Michael Kuehn, John Kurdziel, David Mailhot
  • Publication number: 20190284790
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    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
  • Patent number: 10309089
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: 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
  • Publication number: 20190153718
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: OWEN MICHAEL ATCHISON, EVAN JOSEPH GENO, GRAHAM STEVEN MICHAEL MOORE, BRYAN CHANNING STOOPS, BILL RUSSEL VanHoose, RONALD R. VITARELLI
  • Publication number: 20180245327
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2017
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    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