Patents by Inventor Steven Collin Sewell

Steven Collin Sewell 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: 12013338
    Abstract: Provided is a cleanable conductivity sensor and related methods having a distal sensing end in which active sensing elements are positioned and an outer fin specially configured to minimize unwanted interference without impacting the ability for automated cleaning of the distal sensing end. A rotatable wiper or brush may be periodically rotated over the distal sensing end, thereby removing unwanted biological build-up and avoiding fouling, thereby increasing the sensor deployment time without active intervention and maintenance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: IN-SITU, INC.
    Inventors: Elijah Lyle Scott, Duane B. McKee, Steven Collin Sewell
  • Publication number: 20210199577
    Abstract: Provided is a cleanable conductivity sensor and related methods having a distal sensing end in which active sensing elements are positioned and an outer fin specially configured to minimize unwanted interference without impacting the ability for automated cleaning of the distal sensing end. A rotatable wiper or brush may be periodically rotated over the distal sensing end, thereby removing unwanted biological build-up and avoiding fouling, thereby increasing the sensor deployment time without active intervention and maintenance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Applicant: In-Situ, Inc.
    Inventors: Elijah Lyle SCOTT, Duane B. McKEE, Steven Collin SEWELL
  • Patent number: 10989657
    Abstract: Provided are turbidometers and fluorometers having a unique form-factor to accommodate a number of optical components in a confined geometry. This provides the ability to compensate for change in light intensity from an optical source even in a closed-loop manner. The ability to package reference and signal detectors, along with a relatively large diameter LED light source in a confined geometry is particularly suited for applications requiring small-diameter sensors, such as multi-parameter sonde devices having a total diameter that is in the sub-two inch range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: In-Situ, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan T. Baltz, Steven Collin Sewell
  • Patent number: 10914718
    Abstract: Provided are multi-parameter sonde systems having a unique form-factor, wherein the plurality of sensors are arranged in a tight-fit configuration. This provides a single distal sensing surface and minimal separation distance between adjacent sensors. The sensors may be pie shaped with an interlocking feature to tightly hold the sensors together, with a sensor guard disposed over the outer surface of the interlocked sensors. Sensor-guards disclosed herein may have an integrated sensor storage and sensor guard configuration, thereby avoiding a need for a separate storage cup and that are configured to minimize unwanted biological growth. Also provided are uniquely shaped individual sensors having interlocking features to hold several sensors together in a sonde.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: In-Situ, Inc.
    Inventors: Elijah Lyle Scott, Steven Collin Sewell, Duane B. McKee
  • Patent number: 10890526
    Abstract: Provided is a cleanable conductivity sensor and related methods having a distal sensing end in which active sensing elements are positioned and an outer fin specially configured to minimize unwanted interference without impacting the ability for automated cleaning of the distal sensing end. A rotatable wiper or brush may be periodically rotated over the distal sensing end, thereby removing unwanted biological build-up and avoiding fouling, thereby increasing the sensor deployment time without active intervention and maintenance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: In-Situ, Inc.
    Inventors: Elijah Lyle Scott, Duane B. McKee, Steven Collin Sewell
  • Publication number: 20200064261
    Abstract: Provided are turbidometers and fluorometers having a unique form-factor to accommodate a number of optical components in a confined geometry. This provides the ability to compensate for change in light intensity from an optical source even in a closed-loop manner. The ability to package reference and signal detectors, along with a relatively large diameter LED light source in a confined geometry is particularly suited for applications requiring small-diameter sensors, such as multi-parameter sonde devices having a total diameter that is in the sub-two inch range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Nathan T. BALTZ, Steven Collin SEWELL
  • Publication number: 20190310236
    Abstract: Provided are multi-parameter sonde systems having a unique form-factor, wherein the plurality of sensors are arranged in a tight-fit configuration. This provides a single distal sensing surface and minimal separation distance between adjacent sensors. The sensors may be pie shaped with an interlocking feature to tightly hold the sensors together, with a sensor guard disposed over the outer surface of the interlocked sensors. Sensor-guards disclosed herein may have an integrated sensor storage and sensor guard configuration, thereby avoiding a need for a separate storage cup and that are configured to minimize unwanted biological growth. Also provided are uniquely shaped individual sensors having interlocking features to hold several sensors together in a sonde.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Inventors: Elijah Lyle SCOTT, Steven Collin SEWELL, Duane B. McKEE
  • Patent number: 10393654
    Abstract: Provided are turbidometers and fluorometers having a unique form-factor to accommodate a number of optical components in a confined geometry. This provides the ability to compensate for change in light intensity from an optical source even in a closed-loop manner. The ability to package reference and signal detectors, along with a relatively large diameter LED light source in a confined geometry is particularly suited for applications requiring small-diameter sensors, such as multi-parameter sonde devices having a total diameter that is in the sub-two inch range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: IN-SITU, INC.
    Inventors: Nathan T. Baltz, Steven Collin Sewell
  • Patent number: 10302616
    Abstract: Provided are multi-parameter sonde systems having a unique form-factor, wherein the plurality of sensors are arranged in a tight-fit configuration. This provides a single distal sensing surface and minimal separation distance between adjacent sensors. The sensors may be pie shaped with an interlocking feature to tightly hold the sensors together, with a sensor guard disposed over the outer surface of the interlocked sensors. Sensor-guards disclosed herein may have an integrated sensor storage and sensor guard configuration, thereby avoiding a need for a separate storage cup and that are configured to minimize unwanted biological growth. Also provided are uniquely shaped individual sensors having interlocking features to hold several sensors together in a sonde.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: IN-SITU, INC.
    Inventors: Elijah Lyle Scott, Steven Collin Sewell, Duane B. McKee
  • Publication number: 20180202929
    Abstract: Provided is a cleanable conductivity sensor and related methods having a distal sensing end in which active sensing elements are positioned and an outer fin specially configured to minimize unwanted interference without impacting the ability for automated cleaning of the distal sensing end. A rotatable wiper or brush may be periodically rotated over the distal sensing end, thereby removing unwanted biological build-up and avoiding fouling, thereby increasing the sensor deployment time without active intervention and maintenance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Applicant: In-Situ, Inc.
    Inventors: Elijah Lyle SCOTT, Duane B. McKEE, Steven Collin SEWELL
  • Publication number: 20180143132
    Abstract: Provided are turbidometers and fluorometers having a unique form-factor to accommodate a number of optical components in a confined geometry. This provides the ability to compensate for change in light intensity from an optical source even in a closed-loop manner. The ability to package reference and signal detectors, along with a relatively large diameter LED light source in a confined geometry is particularly suited for applications requiring small-diameter sensors, such as multi-parameter sonde devices having a total diameter that is in the sub-two inch range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2017
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Nathan T. BALTZ, Steven Collin SEWELL
  • Publication number: 20180120281
    Abstract: Provided are multi-parameter sonde systems having a unique form-factor, wherein the plurality of sensors are arranged in a tight-fit configuration. This provides a single distal sensing surface and minimal separation distance between adjacent sensors. The sensors may be pie shaped with an interlocking feature to tightly hold the sensors together, with a sensor guard disposed over the outer surface of the interlocked sensors. Sensor-guards disclosed herein may have an integrated sensor storage and sensor guard configuration, thereby avoiding a need for a separate storage cup and that are configured to minimize unwanted biological growth. Also provided are uniquely shaped individual sensors having interlocking features to hold several sensors together in a sonde.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Elijah Lyle SCOTT, Steven Collin SEWELL, Duane B. McKEE
  • Patent number: 9835554
    Abstract: Provided is a cleanable conductivity sensor and related methods having a distal sensing end in which active sensing elements are positioned and an outer fin specially configured to minimize unwanted interference without impacting the ability for automated cleaning of the distal sensing end. A rotatable wiper or brush may be periodically rotated over the distal sensing end, thereby removing unwanted biological build-up and avoiding fouling, thereby increasing the sensor deployment time without active intervention and maintenance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: In-Situ, Inc.
    Inventors: Elijah Lyle Scott, Duane B. McKee, Steven Collin Sewell
  • Patent number: 9778180
    Abstract: Provided are turbidometers and fluorometers having a unique form-factor to accommodate a number of optical components in a confined geometry. This provides the ability to compensate for change in light intensity from an optical source even in a closed-loop manner. The ability to package reference and signal detectors, along with a relatively large diameter LED light source in a confined geometry is particularly suited for applications requiring small-diameter sensors, such as multi-parameter sonde devices having a total diameter that is in the sub-two inch range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: In-Situ, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan T. Baltz, Steven Collin Sewell
  • Patent number: 9689855
    Abstract: Provided are multi-parameter sonde systems having a unique form-factor, wherein the plurality of sensors are arranged in a tight-fit configuration. This provides a single distal sensing surface and minimal separation distance between adjacent sensors. The sensors may be pie shaped with an interlocking feature to tightly hold the sensors together, with a sensor guard disposed over the outer surface of the interlocked sensors. Sensor-guards disclosed herein may have an integrated sensor storage and sensor guard configuration, thereby avoiding a need for a separate storage cup and that are configured to minimize unwanted biological growth. Also provided are uniquely shaped individual sensors having interlocking features to hold several sensors together in a sonde.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: In-Situ, Inc.
    Inventors: Elijah Lyle Scott, Steven Collin Sewell, Duane B. McKee
  • Publication number: 20160139070
    Abstract: Provided is a cleanable conductivity sensor and related methods having a distal sensing end in which active sensing elements are positioned and an outer fin specially configured to minimize unwanted interference without impacting the ability for automated cleaning of the distal sensing end. A rotatable wiper or brush may be periodically rotated over the distal sensing end, thereby removing unwanted biological build-up and avoiding fouling, thereby increasing the sensor deployment time without active intervention and maintenance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Elijah Lyle Scott, Duane B. McKee, Steven Collin Sewell
  • Patent number: D787962
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: In-Situ, Inc.
    Inventors: Elijah Lyle Scott, Steven Collin Sewell
  • Patent number: D787963
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: In-Situ, Inc.
    Inventors: Elijah Lyle Scott, Steven Collin Sewell
  • Patent number: D787964
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: In-Situ, Inc.
    Inventors: Elijah Lyle Scott, Steven Collin Sewell
  • Patent number: D803081
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: In-Situ, Inc.
    Inventors: Elijah Lyle Scott, Steven Collin Sewell