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Jonathan L. Bennett, Bloomington, IN US
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20140155930 | INFERIOR FILTER RETRIEVAL DEVICE - A device for inferior retrieval of a vena cava filter includes an outer sheath with a first radial window closer to the distal end than the proximal end of the outer catheter; an inner sheath generally extending movably inside the lumen of the outer sheath and having a second radial window; and a snare tool having an elongated guide element extending through the inner sheath and a snare loop distally attached to the guide element. The snare loop is extendable outward through the two radial windows. | 06-05-2014 |
Jonathan L. Cornwell, Jr., Powell, TN US
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20160000036 | Networked Automatic Animal Feeding System - An animal feeding system is provided. The feeding system includes a container that holds dry pet food, and a receptacle that gravitationally receives the pet food. The system also provides a conveyor system. The conveyor system moves the dry pet food from the receptacle to a feeding bowl. Additionally, the animal feeding system includes a processor. The processor is configured to deliver start and stop signals to a motor in response to signals sent from a user control unit. The animal feeding system additionally comprises the user control unit. The control unit offers a user interface for programming the system according to a desired feeding schedule. A method for feeding an animal using the feeding system is also provided herein. | 01-07-2016 |
Jonathan L. Davis, Bothell, WA US
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20140359606 | BUNDLE PACKAGE RETRIEVING - One or more techniques and/or systems are provided for generating a bundle package, digitally signing the bundle package, selectively disturbing the bundle package, and/or indexing one or more resource packages retrieved from the bundle package. That is, a bundle package (e.g., an application or game bundle package) comprises one or more app packages comprising application code configured to execute on various computing environments (e.g., operating systems, processors, etc.). The bundle package may comprise one or more resource packages comprising supplemental data used to provide optional user experience functionality for the application (e.g., French language support, high resolution textures, a gaming pad support, etc.). In this way, a client device may selectively download portions of the bundle package that may be relevant, which may mitigate download bandwidth, storage space, or resources otherwise used to obtain unnecessary portions of the bundle package (e.g., a tablet device may merely download low resolution textures). | 12-04-2014 |
Jonathan L. Ditta, Meriden, CT US
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20100087434 | NK-1 and Serotonin Transporter Inhibitors - The invention encompasses compounds of Formula I, including pharmaceutically acceptable salts, their pharmaceutical compositions, and their use in treating disorders associated with an excess or imbalance of tachykinins or serotonin or both. | 04-08-2010 |
20140038999 | Aryl Lactam Kinase Inhibitors - The present disclosure is generally directed to compounds which can inhibit AAK1 (adaptor associated kinase 1), compositions comprising such compounds, and methods for inhibiting AAK1. | 02-06-2014 |
Jonathan L. Dugdale, Burleson, TX US
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20090066858 | DISPLAY SYSTEM FOR HIGH-DEFINITION PROJECTORS - A display system is provided to surround a user with an out-the window scene. The system includes a screen structure that is a facetted back-projection dome made up of a polygonal polar top facet surrounded by trapezoidal facets angulated downward from it in an upper facet row. A middle row of facets extends angulated downward therefrom, and a lower row of trapezoidal facets extends down from them. Each facet has video projected thereon by a high definition projector, and to maximize resolution and efficiently use the projector output, the vertical height of each facet makes use of the full vertical field of pixels available from the associated projector. The facets are all tangent to a sphere about a design eyepoint of the dome. The projector resolutions and the size, position and material of the facets are such that the imagery visible on the inside of the dome on the facets is at resolution corresponding to a visual acuity of 20/50 or higher, preferably 20/20, and at or near eye-limiting resolution. | 03-12-2009 |
Jonathan L. Gaspredes, Austin, TX US
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20160022349 | ELECTROSURGICAL SYSTEM AND METHOD HAVING ENHANCED ARC PREVENTION - Electrosurgical systems and methods are described herein, the system including an electrosurgical probe with an active electrode disposed near the probe distal end, a system with a power supply for delivery of voltage to the active electrode and a controller that receives and processes a signal from a current sensor and a temperature sensor. The current sensor measures the current output of the power supply and the temperature sensor is adjacent an electrically conductive fluid located at a target site. The controller may be programmed to operate in a low voltage mode that limits the power supply to a low voltage output so as to determine whether the current output from the current sensor is within a current output range. This range is defined by predetermined upper and lower limits that are modified by at least one measured value. | 01-28-2016 |
20160022350 | METHOD AND SYSTEM RELATED TO ELECTROSURGICAL PROCEDURES - Electrosurgical procedures. At least some of the example methods that include: supplying energy to an active electrode of an electrosurgical wand, the supplying energy to the active electrode by an electrosurgical controller; monitoring an electrical parameter associated with the energy; and determining, based on the electrical parameter, the presence of a wand condition of the electrosurgical wand, the wand condition being at least one selected from the group consisting of: a surface area of the active electrode is less than a predetermined threshold surface area; the surface area of the active electrode is approaching the predetermined threshold surface area; and that the electrosurgical wand is affected by a blockage. | 01-28-2016 |
Jonathan L. Gaton, Huntington, WV US
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20110276395 | NEW AGE REAL ESTATE MARKETING METHOD AND SYSTEM - The present invention relates generally to a computer implemented system for the real estate marketing, and more particularly, to a computer implemented method/system that integrates both the present age networking technologies and the knowledge of the licensed real estate brokers and agents for marketing and facilitating real estate property transactions. The present invention provides instant communication among parties involved in the real estate transactions such as broker, real estate agents, sellers, buyers and vendors; convenient online auction, bidding and purchasing; prequalifying prospective buyers online; allowing prospective buyers to bid online on contingencies; business across a much larger geographic area, such as a state or multiple states; and knowledge and credibility from licensed broker and real estate agents so that both seller and buyers feel comfortable making deals online. | 11-10-2011 |
Jonathan L. Gossi, Boise, ID US
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20150029804 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR ADJUSTING DEACTIVATION VOLTAGES - Apparatuses and methods for adjusting deactivation voltages are described herein. An example apparatus may include a voltage control circuit. The voltage control circuit may be configured to receive an address and to adjust a deactivation voltage of an access line associated with a target group of memory cells from a first voltage to a second voltage based, at least in part, on the address. In some examples, the first voltage may be lower than the second voltage. | 01-29-2015 |
Jonathan L. Herlocker, Seattle, WA US
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20090157617 | Methods for enhancing digital search query techniques based on task-oriented user activity - Methods for using task-related information to enhance digital searching are provided. A task-oriented user activity system maintains task-related information about resources accessed by a user and current user task. This task-related information is used to enhance search queries to include task-related search criteria that improve relevance of search results. The task-related information can also be used to include task-related metadata in search engine index, e.g., by storing the metadata in the index or by storing it in resources which are subsequently indexed. Task-related information can also be used to enhance search results by filtering and ranking results to increase relevance with respect to a user's current task. | 06-18-2009 |
20090157653 | Methods for enhancing digital search results based on task-oriented user activity - Methods for using task-related information to enhance digital searching are provided. A task-oriented user activity system maintains task-related information about resources accessed by a user and current user task. This task-related information is used to enhance search results by filtering and ranking results to increase relevance with respect to a user's current task. The task-related information can also be used to include task-related metadata in search engine index, e.g., by storing the metadata in the index or by storing it in resources which are subsequently indexed. Task-related information can also be used to enhance search results by enhancing search queries to include task-related search criteria. | 06-18-2009 |
20090157729 | Methods for generating search engine index enhanced with task-related metadata - Methods for using task-related information to enhance digital searching are provided. A task-oriented user activity system maintains task-related information about resources accessed by a user and current user task. This task-related information is used to include task-related metadata in search engine index, e.g., by storing the metadata in the index or by storing it in resources which are subsequently indexed. Task-related information can also be used to enhance search results by filtering and ranking results to increase relevance with respect to a user's current task and/or to enhance search queries to include task-related search criteria. | 06-18-2009 |
Jonathan L. Hilliker, East Greenbush, NY US
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20100009749 | MUSIC VIDEO GAME WITH USER DIRECTED SOUND GENERATION - A music based video game provides a user directed sound generation feature. In some embodiments, the user is provided a video game controller simulating a musical instrument, which the user may operate similarly to its real musical instrument counterpart. A free play feature is provided for users to operate the video game controller, where a processor of a video game console receives input signals from the video game controller and outputs audio samples based on the received input signals. During the free play feature, multiple suggestions as to how to operate the video game controller are simultaneously provided to give users some guidance as to what to play using the video game controller. | 01-14-2010 |
20110028214 | MUSIC-BASED VIDEO GAME WITH USER PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE - A music-based video game additionally evaluates a game player's physical performance. The game player's physical performance is evaluated in some embodiments by determining if an indication of controller movement matches predefined patterns while the game player responds to instructive cues to operate a representation of a musical instrument. A representation of a musician may be provided, with the game player to mimic movements of the representation of the musician. The game player may be provided additional points for properly responding to instructive cues while moving in predefined manners. | 02-03-2011 |
20150265930 | MUSIC VIDEO GAME WITH USER DIRECTED SOUND GENERATION - A music based video game provides a user directed sound generation feature. In some embodiments, the user is provided a video game controller simulating a musical instrument, which the user may operate similarly to its real musical instrument counterpart. A free play feature is provided for users to operate the video game controller, where a processor of a video game console receives input signals from the video game controller and outputs audio samples based on the received input signals. During the free play feature, multiple suggestions as to how to operate the video game controller are simultaneously provided to give users some guidance as to what to play using the video game controller. | 09-24-2015 |
Jonathan L. Licker, Mckinney, TX US
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20090263553 | METHOD FOR DEVELOPING A DAIRY PROTEIN CAKE - A method for producing a shelf-stable protein-based pellet that is capable of expansion into a light, crispy snack cake, while providing a good source of protein and calcium. The method, in preferred embodiments, involves making dough from tapioca and potato starches and a milk protein derivative consisting of whey protein isolate, milk protein isolate or calcium caseinate. The mixture is extruded, sliced and dried in a series of dyers. The method produces a shelf-stable pellet having a moisture level of approximately 9-13% by weight which is further processed to produce a puffed dairy protein snack product, having a moisture level typically less than 2%. | 10-22-2009 |
Jonathan L. Liston, Coogee AU
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20100012129 | Forehead support for facial mask - A respiratory mask assembly includes a respiratory mask and a forehead support secured to the mask via a joining member. The forehead support includes a cushion frame pivotably mounted to the joining member so as to be pivotably movable relative to the mask when the cushion frame is secured to the mask. At least one cushion is mounted on the cushion frame. A finger-operated adjustment control member is provided to the cushion frame. The finger-operated adjustment control member is manually manipulable to adjust a position of the cushion frame relative to the joining member along a predetermined path generally towards and away from the patient's forehead. | 01-21-2010 |
20120222681 | FOREHEAD SUPPORT FOR FACIAL MASK - A respiratory mask assembly includes a respiratory mask including a mask shell and a mask cushion, a forehead support adjustably coupled to the mask, and an angular adjustment member. The forehead support includes a joining member provided to the mask shell and a cushion frame pivotally mounted to the joining member. The cushion frame is adapted to be selectively locked against pivotal movement in at least three predetermined angular positions relative to the joining member by a tongue and slot arrangement. The angular adjustment member allows relative angular adjustment between the cushion frame and the joining member. The angular adjustment member includes a pair of flexible arms that are adapted to be flexed towards one another to disengage the tongue from a respective one of the slots, and releasing the flexible arms allows the flexible arms to resiliently flex away from one another to engage the tongue and the respective slot. | 09-06-2012 |
Jonathan L. Macarus, Columbus, OH US
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20100316310 | Containment Systems - Containment systems are provided. In one example embodiment, a containment system is provided, the containment system comprising: a container; and a skeletal reinforcement comprised of flexible fibers. | 12-16-2010 |
Jonathan L. Miller, Ware, MA US
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20160032765 | BEARING COMPARTMENT SEALING SYSTEM WITH PASSIVE COOLING - The present disclosure relates to sealing systems for bearing compartments. In one embodiment, a sealing system includes a runner configured to extend circumferentially around a rotating component, the runner is formed of a material with low radial thermal growth and is configured to tit to the rotating component to remove heat away from the runner. The runner can include an outer surface configured to provide passive cooling for the runner in the bearing compartment. The sealing system can also include a seal configured to operate with the runner, wherein the seal includes a clearance seal on an air side of the runner. The runner can be configured to operate without direct oil cooling. | 02-04-2016 |
Jonathan L. Simon, Temple, PA US
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20140074507 | TARGETED ADVERTISING FOR ON-LINE PHYSICIAN CARE SERVICE - An on-line physician care system in which, while the patient waits for a receptionist, the system displays targeted advertising and other information to that patient. This type of targeted information is similar to a patient leafing through the pages of a magazine in the doctor's office, and reviewing the advertisements and other information in that magazine. Additional advertising that can be more specifically targeted to the patient can be displayed during the time that the patient is transferred to and holds in a doctor's wait queue. | 03-13-2014 |
Jonathan L. Spiry, Yakima, WA US
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20160076486 | ENGINE WITH A THRUST REVERSER LOCKOUT MECHANISM - A turbofan engine having a thrust reverser having at least one movable control surface, movable to and from a reversing position where at least a portion of the bypass air flow is at least partially reversed, a thrust reverser actuation system having multiple actuators and a lockout mechanism movable between an inhibit condition, wherein movement of the multiple actuators is prevented, and a permit condition, wherein movement of the multiple actuators is permitted. | 03-17-2016 |
Jonathan L. Stone, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20160084495 | CONTINUOUS ULTRAPURE STEAM GENERATOR - A generator of ultrapure steam and a corresponding steam generating method uses a heated, fritted refractory glass plate as a water-to-steam interface dividing a first chamber, with water on one side of the plate and steam on the other. Water is continuously injected into interstices of the plate, held fixed in the chamber, where the water evaporates and migrates upwardly to where a steam cloud is formed that exits the chamber and into a second chamber that is a saturation housing where an air stream removes steam from the exit, preventing steam condensation, and delivering a steam jet out of the housing through a port. | 03-24-2016 |
Jonathan L. Tolstedt, Fargo, ND US
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20140347482 | OPTICAL IMAGE MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES - A system and method of acquiring information from an image of a vehicle in real time wherein at least one imaging device with advanced light metering capabilities is placed aboard a unmanned aerial vehicle, a computer processor means is provided to control the imaging device and the advanced light metering capabilities, the advanced light metering capabilities are used to capture an image of at least a portion of the unmanned aerial vehicle, and image recognition algorithms are used to identify the current state or position of the corresponding portion of the unmanned aerial vehicle. | 11-27-2014 |
20150025752 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING AGRICULTURAL TRAMLINES - A system for creating an agricultural tramline, comprising an agricultural planter, an application executing on a computer terminal, one or more seeding units mounted on the planter, a location sensor, and a planter control system, whereby an operator can use the application to create a file specifying the location of a desired agricultural tramline on a plot of land, which is downloaded from the computer terminal to the planter control system, and where the planter control system uses the location of the desired agricultural tramline and location information from the location sensor to enable and disable the plurality of seeding units, such that the area of land corresponding to the desired agricultural tramline is not planted with seed. | 01-22-2015 |
20150269790 | GROUND FLEET OPERATIONS QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A ground fleet operations quality management system for use with one or more vehicles which includes a gateway module mounted on each vehicle, a centralized data server to collect, store and pre-process data from multiple vehicles, and a web application designed to provide access to and analysis of the conditions of the entire fleet of vehicles. | 09-24-2015 |
20160078611 | NON-IMAGE-BASED GRAIN QUALITY SENSOR - A grain quality sensor comprising a lens, a filter, a photosite array, an illumination source, and an electronics module, wherein the illumination source directs light containing a known set of wavelengths onto a crop sample, wherein the lens picks up light reflected by the crop sample and directs it into the filter, which allows light to pass into different parts of the photosite array such that certain locations on the photosite array only get certain frequencies of the reflected light, wherein the electronics module is electrically connected to the photosite array and capable of determining which parts of the photosite array received light and what frequency the light received was, wherein the electronics module can analyze the optical data received by the photosite array, and wherein the analysis of the optical data is used to determine the composition of different parts of the crop sample. | 03-17-2016 |
Jonathan L. Triebenbach, Rochester, MN US
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20130086268 | AUTOMATED HIGH RESILIENCY SYSTEM POOL - A method, apparatus, and program product build a high resiliency system pool in a computing system by analyzing hardware resources configured on a plurality of computing nodes in the computing system. The plurality of computing nodes in the computing system are analyzed to determine whether redundant hardware resources are configured thereon, an identifier associated with the computing node is adjusted in response to the determined redundant hardware resources configured thereon, and the computing nodes are added to a high resiliency virtual system pool for use by the system in assigning tasks to perform, in monitoring system health, in monitoring hardware resource events. | 04-04-2013 |
20130086593 | AUTOMATED WORKLOAD PERFORMANCE AND AVAILABILITY OPTIMIZATION BASED ON HARDWARE AFFINITY - A method, apparatus, and program product deploy a workload on a host within a computer system having a plurality of hosts. Different hosts may be physically located in proximity to different resources, such as storage and network I/O modules, and therefore exhibit different latency when accessing the resources required by the workload. Eligible hosts within the system are evaluated for their capacity to take on a given workload, then scored on the basis of their proximity to the resources required by the workload. The workload is deployed on a host having sufficient capacity to run it, as well as a high affinity score. | 04-04-2013 |
Jonathan L. Tronson, Woodland Hills, CA US
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20140280587 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPERATING USER RECEIVING DEVICES WITH USER PROFILES - A system and method for operating with profiles includes a head end associating a first account profile having first profile settings and a first identifier and a second account profile having second profile settings and a second identifier with a user account. A first user receiving device operates with the first profile settings. The head end communicates second profile settings to the first user receiving device and the first user receiving device operates with the second profile settings. | 09-18-2014 |
Jonathan L. Tronson, Sherman Oaks, CA US
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20090228934 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CHANGING ALLOCATION CHARTS IN A SATELLITE BROADCASTING SYSTEM - A broadcast system and method of changing allocations therein include a plurality of broadcast system components and a broadcast operation channel management system having a database. The broadcast operation channel management system generates a first allocation chart for the broadcast system with a first effective time and communicates at least a portion of the first allocation chart to the plurality of broadcast system components. The plurality of broadcast system components determines a local time and when the local time is equal to or greater than the effective time, operates with the first allocation chart. The broadcast operation channel management system generates a second allocation chart for the broadcast system with a second effective time. The broadcast operation channel management system communicates at least a portion of the second allocation chart to the plurality of broadcast system components. The plurality of broadcast system components operates with the second allocation chart when the local time is equal to or greater than the second effective time. | 09-10-2009 |
Jonathan L. Vennerstrom, Omaha, NE US
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20090253797 | CREATINE ORAL SUPPLEMENTATION USING CREATINE HYDROCHLORIDE SALT - Creatine oral supplementation using creatine hydrochloride salt, that may be added to a liquid or other beverage, or may be also used as an additive to solid oral dosages, or as a supplement, and which may be consumed by the athlete, or other party looking for immediate supplementation of strength, and may be added as a supplement within feed to livestock, in the veterinary area. | 10-08-2009 |
20110034421 | CREATINE ORAL SUPPLEMENTATION USING CREATINE HYDROCHLORIDE SALT - The present invention is directed to a third generation form of creatine, specifically a creatine hydrochloride salt, that drives significant improvements in muscle development and recovery due to its enhanced bio-availability, while causing fewer negative side effects compared to previous forms of creatine. | 02-10-2011 |
20110172306 | CREATINE ESTER PRONUTRIENT COMPOUNDS AND FORMULATIONS - The present invention describes a method for providing creatine to an animal, which includes receiving a creatine ester by the animal. The creatine ester is suitable for being modified by the animal to form creatine. | 07-14-2011 |
20130131175 | CREATINE ORAL SUPPLEMENTATION USING CREATINE HYDROCHLORIDE SALT - The present invention is directed to a third generation form of creatine, specifically a creatine hydrochloride salt, that drives significant improvements in muscle development and recovery due to its enhanced bio-availability, while causing fewer negative side effects compared to previous forms of creatine. | 05-23-2013 |
20150306051 | CREATINE ORAL SUPPLEMENTATION USING CREATINE HYDROCHLORIDE SALT - The present invention is directed to a third generation form of creatine, specifically a creatine hydrochloride salt, that drives significant improvements in muscle development and recovery due to its enhanced bio-availability, while causing fewer negative side effects compared to previous forms of creatine. | 10-29-2015 |
Jonathan L. Weston-Dawkes, Ellicott City, MD US
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20100129078 | OPTICAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS - Optical communications systems including grooming, protection, restoration, and migration on a unified network platform, and using a unified control plane. The systems may include combinations of optical bypass and mesh restoration, may include combinations of shared mesh and dedicate protection, and may be combinations of long haul, extended long haul, and ultra long haul systems. The systems may also include a configurable DWDM tier to accommodate dynamic traffic patterns, thereby allowing for increased operational flexibility. | 05-27-2010 |
Jonathan L. Zent, Dickinson, ND US
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20090134083 | WATER CIRCULATION SYSTEMS FOR PONDS, LAKES, MUNICIPAL TANKS, AND OTHER BODIES OF WATER - A circulation system for bodies of water. In one set of embodiments for larger bodies of water, modified horizontal plate designs are provided at the entrance of the draft hose. The plate designs have sections that pivot downwardly as the flotation platform and depending draft hose are rapidly raised in high wave conditions to let the water escape downwardly out of the hose. Adaptations to the floats for the elongated arms of the platform are also made to essentially eliminate the creation of any damaging torques on them from high waves. Another set of embodiments are particularly adapted for smaller systems in municipal water tanks for thorough mixing of the water and treatment to kill undesirable ammonia oxidizing bacteria and prevent or at least inhibit their return. | 05-28-2009 |
20100092285 | WATER CIRCULATION SYSTEMS FOR PONDS, LAKES, MUNICIPAL TANKS, AND OTHER BODIES OF WATER - A circulation system for bodies of water. In one set of embodiments for larger bodies of water, modified horizontal plate designs are provided at the entrance of the draft hose. The plate designs have sections that pivot downwardly as the flotation platform and depending draft hose are rapidly raised in high wave conditions to let the water escape downwardly out of the hose. Adaptations to the floats for the elongated arms of the platform are also made to essentially eliminate the creation of any damaging torques on them from high waves. Another set of embodiments are particularly adapted for smaller systems in municipal water tanks for thorough mixing of the water and treatment to kill undesirable ammonia oxidizing bacteria and prevent or at least inhibit their return. | 04-15-2010 |
20100236647 | COLLAPSIBLE WATER CIRCULATION SYSTEM FOR ENCLOSED TANKS - A collapsible water circulation system for relatively small, enclosed tanks such as used by municipalities, fire districts, and industries. The system in its collapsed configuration is designed to fit through the often small access opening in the tank and then to automatically expand to its extended operating configuration, all without the need for any personnel to enter the tank. The system includes a draft tube extending downwardly from a distribution dish to an inlet anchored on the floor of the tank. The system also includes at least three, elongated flotation arms that can be deployed to extend substantially horizontally and outwardly of the dish. An impeller within the dish is operated to draw water up from the anchored inlet through the draft tube to the dish. The water subsequently passes upwardly through the dish over its upper lip and substantially radially outwardly of it. The flotation arms are pivotally mounted to the system above the dish and are free to pivot between their collapsed and predetermined deployed positions. | 09-23-2010 |
20110129338 | WATER CIRCULATION SYSTEMS FOR PONDS, LAKES, MUNICIPAL TANKS, AND OTHER BODIES OF WATER - A circulation system for bodies of water. In one set of embodiments for larger bodies of water, modified horizontal plate designs are provided at the entrance of the draft hose. The plate designs have sections that pivot downwardly as the flotation platform and depending draft hose are rapidly raised in high wave conditions to let the water escape downwardly out of the hose. Adaptations to the floats for the elongated arms of the platform are also made to essentially eliminate the creation of any damaging torques on them from high waves. Another set of embodiments are particularly adapted for smaller systems in municipal water tanks for thorough mixing of the water and treatment to kill undesirable ammonia oxidizing bacteria and prevent or at least inhibit their return. | 06-02-2011 |
20120067799 | WATER CIRCULATION SYSTEMS WITH AIR STRIPPING ARRANGEMENTS FOR MUNICIPAL WATER TANKS, PONDS, AND OTHER POTABLE BODIES OF WATER - Water circulation systems with air stripping arrangements to treat and remove undesirable disinfectant byproducts from potable water in municipal water tanks, ponds, and other bodies of water. The systems include a flotation platform, dish, draft tube, and an impeller to draw water from the depths of the tank up through the draft tube to be discharged outwardly of the dish to create a primary circulation pattern and an induced, inner or secondary circulation pattern. Each system additionally includes an air stripping arrangement positioned adjacent and about the upper portion of the draft tube and adjacent an upper portion of the secondary flow. The air stripping arrangement includes a plurality of submerged sets of air manifolds wherein pressurized air is supplied to the air manifolds and driven out of them in bubbles to create a treatment zone immediately above each set of manifolds. | 03-22-2012 |
20130068326 | SUBMERSIBLE WATER CIRCULATION SYSTEM FOR ENCLOSED TANKS - A submersible, water circulation system for enclosed tanks such as used by municipalities, fire districts, and industries. The system includes a driving unit having a shell extending along an axis with a pump supported within the shell. The shell has at least one inlet and at least one outlet and is positionable on the floor of the tank with the outlet facing upwardly. In operation, the pump continuously draws an incoming flow of water from outside of the driving unit adjacent the tank floor through the inlet of the driving unit and preferably drives all of the continuously incoming flow out through the upwardly facing outlet. The upwardly facing outlet is preferably a thin, elongated slot that creates a thin, substantially planar discharge of water therethrough that presents a very large surface area for its volume and induces water adjacent the shell to move upwardly with it. | 03-21-2013 |
20150101691 | SUBMERSIBLE WATER CIRCULATION SYSTEM FOR ENCLOSED TANKS - A submersible, water circulation system for enclosed tanks such as used by municipalities, fire districts, and industries. The system includes a driving unit having a shell extending along an axis with a pump supported within the shell. The shell has at least one inlet and at least one outlet and is positionable on the floor of the tank with the outlet facing upwardly. The upwardly facing outlet is preferably a thin, upwardly facing, elongated slot and creates a thin, substantially planar discharge of water therethrough that is directed upwardly toward the surface of the body of water. The substantially planar discharge presents a very large surface area for its volume and induces water adjacent the outside of the shell of the driving unit to move upwardly with it toward the surface of the body of water. | 04-16-2015 |
20150108054 | AIR-POWERED WATER CIRCULATION SYSTEMS FOR PONDS, LAKES, MUNICIPAL WATER TANKS, AND OTHER BODIES OF WATER - An air-powered water circulation system for ponds, lakes, municipal water tanks, and other bodies of water having a draft tube extending along and about a vertical axis between upper and lower end portions and supported by a flotation arrangement with the upper end portion slightly below the water surface. A pneumatic, air flow arrangement is then provided to supply pressurized air from an aft pump to a plurality of submerged air pipes positioned within the draft tube below the upper end portion thereof and extending inwardly from a submerged manifold toward the interior of the draft tube. In operation, pressurized air is supplied from the air pump through an air delivery conduit to the submerged air manifold and into the submerged air pipes where it is discharged as air bubbles through series of discharge holes extending along the pipes to create an overall circulation pattern in the body of water. | 04-23-2015 |