Gary G Bates

US Patent:

6406621, Jun 18, 2002

Filed:

Aug 14, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/929884

Inventors:

Gary G. Bates - New Boston MI
Rosemary A. Bates - New Boston MI
Scott B. Bates - New Boston MI

International Classification:

B01D 3505

US Classification:

210170, 2102421, 2104161, 15 17

Abstract:

A skimmer assembly is provided having an inlet member, a transfer conduit and a floatation means. The skimmer assembly acts to draw a fluid from a surface of a body of the fluid. The floatation means provides continual buoyancy to at least the inlet member of the skimmer assembly. Various configurations of inlet member are explained. Typically, the inlet member, trailing the transfer conduit, will be free to float relative to the surface of the body of fluid. Various placements of pumps and filter members are disclosed. A churning of the fluid entering the skimmer assembly provides for foam fractionation wherein solids within the fluid may be separated from the fluid for subsequent removal prior to return of the fluid to the body of fluid. Various methods are disclosed to remove air bubbles containing the trapped solids from the fluid stream.

US Patent:

62740474, Aug 14, 2001

Filed:

Mar 13, 2000

Appl. No.:

9/523840

Inventors:

Gary G. Bates - New Boston MI
Rosemary A. Bates - New Boston MI
Scott B. Bates - New Boston MI

International Classification:

C02F 100
B01D 3505
E02B 1500

US Classification:

210747

Abstract:

A skimmer assembly is provided having an inlet member, a transfer conduit and an opened based air cavity positioned in close proximity to the inlet member. The skimmer assembly acts to draw a fluid from a surface of a body of the fluid. The air cavity provides buoyancy during operation of the skimmer assembly to retain the inlet member slightly below the surface of the fluid. Various configurations of inlet member are explained. Typically, the inlet member, trailing the transfer conduit, will be free to float relative to the surface of the body of fluid. Various placements of pumps and filter members are disclosed. A churning of the fluid entering the skimmer assembly provides for foam fractionation wherein solids within the fluid may be separated from the fluid for subsequent removal prior to return of the fluid to the body of fluid. Various methods are disclosed to remove air bubbles containing the trapped solids from the fluid stream. Various free floating housings provide for placement of select components on the surface of the body of fluid.

US Patent:

53678052, Nov 29, 1994

Filed:

Feb 3, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/012899

Inventors:

Gary Bates - New Boston MI

International Classification:

G09F 1900

US Classification:

40406

Abstract:

Provided is an apparatus and method for hydraulically powering a moving display. In accordance with the apparatus, there is provided a housing having an actuating member affixable thereto. There is further provided a reservoir means in fluid communication with the housing for storing a liquid and a pump in fluid communication with the reservoir and housing for pumping the liquid into the housing at a selected orientation and rate of flow. A liquid receiving cup is disposed within the housing and affixed to the actuating member such that the cup may be lowered within the housing by the weight of the received liquid. A distance limitation member proximate the liquid-receiving cup is provided for restricting the vertical distance the cup may travel within the housing and facilitating the release of the received liquid. The actuating member is actuated in timed relation to the vertical movement of the cup within the housing so as to power a mechanical or electrical display or the like.

US Patent:

56807350, Oct 28, 1997

Filed:

Mar 8, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/400350

Inventors:

Gary Grant Bates - New Boston MI

International Classification:

E04B 208
E04B 218
E04B 232
E04B 246

US Classification:

525915

Abstract:

A modular building system comprising one or more wall panels having a top edge defining one of a male or female configuration and a bottom edge defining the other one of a male or female configuration such that the top edge of one wall panel can mate with the bottom edge of an upper wall panel. The wall panels also have a first side edge defining one of a male or female triangular interlock and a second side edge defining the other one of a male or female triangular interlock such that the first side edge of one wall panel can interlock with the second side edge of another wall panel. Additionally, the wall panels have a clip extending from one wall panel to another to secure the first side edge of the one wall panel in position with the second side edge of another wall panel.