Patents by Inventor Weldon Couch

Weldon Couch 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: 20070221574
    Abstract: An aerobic system and method for processing and managing wastewater effluent uses a cell wall rupturing process to enhance efficiency. Solutions are pumped into an aeration device and are compressed as the flow is constricted through a narrow passage. The compression of the solutions builds internal cellular pressure. Upon exiting the constriction, the pressure is relieved and a vacuum is formed. The decompression created by the vacuum causes the cells to rupture and release their cellular contents into a liquid stream. Air is simultaneously drawn in by the vacuum and mixed with the cellular components to rapidly oxidize the contents of the ruptured cells. Oxidation continues as the flow of ruptured cells in the liquid is mixed with dissolved oxygen before expulsion. The destroyed cells also provide a food source for aerobic bacteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Inventor: Weldon Couch
  • Patent number: 7022237
    Abstract: A septic tank (11) having two separate compartments, a trash tank (13) and a mix liquor compartment, using aerobic bacteria to process waste, and methods of its use. A settling compartment allows heavy particles to settle while keeping lighter debris out of a pump (47).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Proline Wastewater Equipment, LLC
    Inventor: Weldon Couch
  • Patent number: 7018536
    Abstract: A wastewater processing and treatment system utilizes aerobic bacteria in two separate compartments to break down and digest waste. The first settling compartment between the trash tank and the mix liquor compartment is non-existent in conventional aerobic units. The first settling compartment allows for settling of heavy particles and keeps floating debris out of the circulating pump that is located in the mix liquor compartment. In the mix liquor compartment, 100% of the liquid is blended with air several times per hour to increase the efficiency and performance of the unit. The pump intakes on the bottom of the mix liquor compartment allow the pump to remove sludge build-up.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: Proline Wastewater Equipment, LLC
    Inventor: Weldon Couch
  • Publication number: 20050242044
    Abstract: A system for disinfecting treated effluent has a liquid disinfectant reservoir with a fill tube containing a float. The float moves with the level of disinfectant to automatically indicate to the user when to refill the reservoir. A pump tube contains a buoyant pump that moves with the level of liquid that the system is treating. The pump draws additional disinfectant from the reservoir as needed. As the level of treatable fluid rises in the pump tube, the outflow of disinfectant is discharged into a basin to allow the disinfectant to mix with incoming treatable liquids to initiate the disinfection process. The system is employed as part of an underground wastewater treatment system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2005
    Publication date: November 3, 2005
    Inventor: Weldon Couch
  • Publication number: 20050161398
    Abstract: A septic tank (11) having two separate compartments, a trash tank (13) and a mix liquor compartment, using aerobic bacteria to process waste, and methods of its use. A settling compartment allows heavy particles to settle while keeping lighter debris out of a pump (47).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2003
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Inventor: Weldon Couch
  • Publication number: 20050126995
    Abstract: A wastewater processing and treatment system utilizes aerobic bacteria in two separate compartments to break down and digest waste. The first settling compartment between the trash tank and the mix liquor compartment is non-existent in conventional aerobic units. The first settling compartment allows for settling of heavy particles and keeps floating debris out of the circulating pump that is located in the mix liquor compartment. In the mix liquor compartment, 100% of the liquid is blended with air several times per hour to increase the efficiency and performance of the unit. The pump intakes on the bottom of the mix liquor compartment allow the pump to remove sludge build-up.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2005
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Inventor: Weldon Couch