Patents by Inventor Timothy R. Higgins

Timothy R. Higgins 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).

  • Methods for Controlling Dust and Creating Bio-Crust
    Publication number: 20090047730
    Abstract: Methods for controlling dust and other particulates using photosynthetic organisms to create a bio-crust. The methods include applying algae to a site under conditions suitable for forming a layer over the site that provides dust control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventors: Timothy R. Higgins, Robert L. Redpath
  • Methods for Controlling Dust and Creating Bio-Crust
    Publication number: 20080213049
    Abstract: Methods for controlling dust and other particulates using photosynthetic organisms to create a bio-crust. The methods include applying algae to a site under conditions suitable for forming a layer over the site that provides dust control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2007
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventors: Timothy R. Higgins, Robert L. Redpath
  • Method of controlling erosion and creating an environment for the formation of a growth medium
    Patent number: 5911543
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of controlling erosion and creating a growth medium capable of supporting plant life. The method comprises the steps of analyzing a site, determining the amount and type of a mulch to be applied to the site, determining the desired conditions of the site and the length of time for placing animals on the site and applying mulch and animals to the site to produce conditions suitable for generation of the growth medium such as soil. The present invention further relates to an automated site reclamation control system which utilizes a control system processor to control the amount of feed and water supplied to the feed and water troughs, as well as the location of the troughs thus controlling the location and movement of the animals on the reclamation site thereby optimizing the creation of the growth medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1999
    Assignee: BHP Copper Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy R. Higgins, Jesse D. Mitchell, Todd R. Breen, Andrew A. Brodkey
  • Method of controlling erosion and creating an environment for the formation of a growth medium
    Patent number: 5695301
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of controlling erosion and creating a growth medium capable of supporting plant life. The method comprises the steps of analyzing a site, determining the amount and type of a mulch to be applied to the site, determining the desired conditions of the site and the length of time for placing animals on the site and applying mulch and animals to the site to produce conditions suitable for generation of a growth medium such as soil. The present invention further relates to an automated site reclamation control system which utilizes a control system processor to control the amount of feed and water supplied to the feed and water troughs, as well as the location of the troughs thus controlling the location and movement of the animals on the reclamation site thereby optimizing the creation of the growth medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 9, 1997
    Assignee: BHP Copper, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy R. Higgins, Jesse D. Mitchell, Todd R. Breen, Andrew A. Brodkey