Patents by Inventor Steven M. Upchurch

Steven M. Upchurch 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).

  • Method and apparatus for removing matter from a fluid
    Patent number: 6962257
    Abstract: A method for removing matter from fluid contained within a tank. The method includes inserting a filter within the fluid, and circulating the fluid within the tank such that a portion of the fluid is passed through the filter such that matter contained within the fluid is retained by the filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2005
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Steven M. Upchurch, Rick A. Burnett
  • Method and apparatus for removing matter from a fluid
    Publication number: 20040094487
    Abstract: A method for removing matter from fluid contained within a tank. The method includes inserting a filter within the fluid, and circulating the fluid within the tank such that a portion of the fluid is passed through the filter such that matter contained within the fluid is retained by the filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2002
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventors: Steven M. Upchurch, Rick A. Burnett