Jeffrey M Gold

US Patent:

58266313, Oct 27, 1998

Filed:

Oct 20, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/546296

Inventors:

Jeffrey W. Gold - Atlanta GA
Dan A. Nickens - Orlando FL

Assignee:

Earth Resources Corporation - Ocoee FL

International Classification:

B65B 104
B65B 304

US Classification:

141 1

Abstract:

A waste cylinder rupture vessel for release and recontainerization of toxic contents of compressed gas cylinders is defined by an enclosed chamber which accommodates a plurality of bearing surfaces for supporting and positioning a target cylinder thereon. A puncture spike disposed within the chamber is adapted to puncture the target cylinder at its mid-section, thereby releasing its contents. Connections are provided communicating with the enclosed chamber for evacuating and recontainerizing the contents released by a punctured cylinder without release of the contents into the environment. All of the cylinder processing operations may be provided remotely.

US Patent:

54996651, Mar 19, 1996

Filed:

Aug 15, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/290562

Inventors:

Jeffrey W. Gold - Atlanta GA
Dan A. Nickens - Orlando FL

Assignee:

Earth Resources Corporation - Ocoee FL

International Classification:

B65B 3100

US Classification:

141 1

Abstract:

A waste cylinder rupture vessel for release and recontainerization of toxic contents of compressed gas cylinders is defined by an enclosed chamber which accommodates a plurality of bearing surfaces for supporting and positioning a target cylinder thereon. A puncture spike disposed within the chamber is adapted to puncture the target cylinder at its mid-section, thereby releasing its contents. Connections are provided communicating with the enclosed chamber for evacuating and recontainerizing the contents released by a punctured cylinder without release of the contents into the environment. All of the cylinder processing operations may be provided remotely.

US Patent:

RE337994, Jan 21, 1992

Filed:

Apr 2, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/502808

Inventors:

Jeffrey W. Gold - Atlanta GA
Dan A. Nickens - Orlando FL

International Classification:

B67B 724

US Classification:

141 51

Abstract:

A waste cylinder rupture vessel for release and recontainerization of toxic contents of compressed gas cylinders comprises an enclosed chamber which accommodates a plurality of bearing surfaces for supporting and positioning a target cylinder thereon. A puncture spike disposed within the chamber is adapted to puncture the target cylinder at its mid-section, thereby releasing its contents. Connections are provided communicating with the enclosed chamber for evacuating and recontainerizing the contents released by a punctured cylinder without release of the contents into the environment. All of the cylinder processing operations may be provided remotely.

US Patent:

52693520, Dec 14, 1993

Filed:

Dec 7, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/624333

Inventors:

Jeffrey W. Gold - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

B65B 3100
B67B 724

US Classification:

141 51

Abstract:

The present invention comprises an apparatus and method for removing and otherwise managing the contents of compressed gas cylinders and other hazardous containers. The invention includes a selectively sealable chamber that receives a container to be serviced. A shearing device such as a saw or cutter is provided within the chamber. Once the chamber is sealed, the shearing device engages the cylinder and shears off a portion thereof. Such an operation permits the entire contents of the cylinder to be released into the chamber. A preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a device for manipulating the position of the chamber to facilitate gravitational drainage of the contents. The present invention further includes a decontamination system that delivers decontamination or cleansing fluids to both the interior of the opened cylinder and the chamber. The present invention further includes an evacuation system that removes all gases from the chamber and the cylinder in a environmentally safe manner.

US Patent:

59240474, Jul 13, 1999

Filed:

Mar 28, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/827547

Inventors:

Jeffrey William Gold - Atlanta GA
Kenneth Joel Feinberg - Atlanta GA
Daniel James Buddin - Atlanta GA

Assignee:

Integrated Environmental Services, Inc. - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

A62D 300
C06B 4508
C01B 3510
C01B 302

US Classification:

588202

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for neutralizing pentaborane. A high-capacity pentaborane processing system is disclosed that may be employed at a variety of sites where pentaborane may be stored. Remote monitoring and worker interface with the pentaboraneis limited to placement of a target cylinder into an airtight chamber and connection of process piping to each cylinder valve. Hydrolysis of the pentaborane is achieved in the system by rapid and extensive physical mixing of the pentaborane with water, which yields gaseous elemental hydrogen and residual boric acid. Sodium hydroxide may be provided to neutralize boric acid and form borax, which may be later precipitated out of the waste stream. Continuous monitoring through various pH and ORP sensors give operators information needed to maintain correct chemical balance throughout the reaction process. A cylinder or other container filled with pentaborane may be connected to an airtight system.

US Patent:

49443330, Jul 31, 1990

Filed:

Jun 3, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/057083

Inventors:

Jeffrey W. Gold - Atlanta GA
Dan A. Nickens - Orlando FL

Assignee:

Earth Resources Consultants, Inc. - Orlando FL

International Classification:

B65B 3100
B65B 724

US Classification:

141 51

Abstract:

A cylinder rupture vessel for release and recontainerization of hazardous contents of compressed gas cylinders is defined by an enclosed chamber which accommodates a plurality of bearing surfaces for supporting and positioning a target cylinder thereon. A puncture spike disposed within the chamber is adapted to puncture the target cylinder at its mid-section, thereby releasing its contents. Connections are provided communicating with the enclosed chamber for evacuating and recontainerizing the contents released by a punctured cylinder without release of the contents into the environment. All of the cylinder processing operations may be provided remotely.

US Patent:

46901809, Sep 1, 1987

Filed:

Nov 8, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/669537

Inventors:

Jeffrey W. Gold - Atlanta GA

Assignee:

Integrated Environmental Services - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

B65B 3100
B67B 724

US Classification:

141 51

Abstract:

A waste cylinder rupture vessel for release and recontainerization of toxic contents of compressed gas cylinders comprises an enclosed chamber which accommodates a plurality of bearing surfaces for supporting and positioning a target cylinder thereon. A puncture spike disposed within the chamber is adapted to puncture the target cylinder at its mid-section, thereby releasing its contents. Connections are provided communicating with the enclosed chamber for evacuating and recontainerizing the contents released by a punctured cylinder without release of the contents into the environment. All of the cylinder processing operations may be provided remotely.

US Patent:

51862190, Feb 16, 1993

Filed:

Feb 20, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/873481

Inventors:

Jeffrey W. Gold - Atlanta GA
Dan A. Nickens - Orlando FL

Assignee:

Earth Resources Consultants, Inc. - Ocoee FL

International Classification:

B65B 3100
B67B 724

US Classification:

141 51

Abstract:

A waste cylinder rupture vessel for release and recontainerization of toxic contents of compressed gas cylinders is defined by an enclosed chamber which accommodates a plurality of bearing surfaces for supporting and positioning a target cylinder thereon. A puncture spike disposed within the chamber is adapted to puncture the target cylinder at its mid-section, thereby releasing its contents. Connections are provided communicating with the enclosed chamber for evacuating and recontainerizing the contents released by a punctured cylinder without release of the contents into the environment. All of the cylinder processing operations may be provided remotely.