Michael G Ruby

US Patent:

52796370, Jan 18, 1994

Filed:

Oct 23, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/601906

Inventors:

Bart T. Lynam - Edmonds WA
Gerald F. Nelson - Portland OR
David H. Meese - Portland OR
Ronald V. Peterson - Seattle WA
Michael G. Ruby - Seattle WA
Alan White - Portland OR

Assignee:

PCL Environmental Inc. - Bellevue WA
Sludge Management, Inc. - Seattle WA
Riedel Waste Systems, Inc. - Portland OR

International Classification:

C05F 700
C02F 1100

US Classification:

71 12

Abstract:

A method of converting industrial, domestic or other sludge, into a pelletized or granular fertilizer, as well as a sludge converter for practicing the method. The sludge is dewatered to form sludge cake solids which are dried in a dryer, and then sorted with a sorter into a sorted product comprising oversized, undersized, and standard sized product. A portion of the sorted product is recycled for mixing and sizing in a mixer with the dewatered sludge cake solids. To control dust and odors, cyclones and a condenser remove a substantial portion of the gaseous particulate matter and condensable gases from the converter, and any remaining noncondensates are burned in the heat source flame. A waste oil burning heat source supplies heat energy to the dryer. The heat source exhaust gas by-products are filtered in a bag house using a conditioner additive, such as lime or sodium bicarbonate, which may be reclaimed and supplied to the standard sized product to serve as a pelletizing binder, to enhance the fertilizer nutrient value, or to enhance the fertilizer shelf life.

US Patent:

60070250, Dec 28, 1999

Filed:

Dec 23, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/772500

Inventors:

Brian D. Coughren - Kent WA
James D. Callahan - Bellevue WA
Michael I. Ruby - Kirkland WA
Bryan R. Dressler - Bainbridge Island WA
Peter J. Arnold - Seattle WA
Craig A. Auestad - Beelevue WA

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Seattle WA

International Classification:

B64D 1106

US Classification:

2441186

Abstract:

A stowable module, i. e. , a storage container, that provides storage space in the airplane without occupying revenue floorspace. The stowable module comprises an integrated feature of a sidewall lavatory. The stowable module stows inside a sidewall lavatory during ground, takeoff, and landing operations. During flight, the stowable module is deployed by a flight attendant into an adjacent doorway area so that the lavatory can be used by passengers and crew.

US Patent:

54289068, Jul 4, 1995

Filed:

Jan 5, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/177439

Inventors:

Bart T. Lynam - Edmonds WA
Gerald F. Nelson - Portland OR
David H. Meese - Portland OR
Ronald V. Peterson - Seattle WA
Michael G. Ruby - Seattle WA
Alan White - Portland OR

Assignee:

PCL Environmental, Inc. - Bellevue WA
Sludge Management, Inc. - Seattle WA

International Classification:

F26B 700

US Classification:

34379

Abstract:

A method of converting industrial, domestic or other sludge, into a pelletized or granular fertilizer, as well as a sludge converter for practicing the method. The sludge is dewatered to form sludge cake solids which are dried in a dryer, and then sorted with a sorter into a sorted product comprising oversized, undersized, and standard sized product. A portion of the sorted product is recycled for mixing and sizing in a mixer with the dewatered sludge cake solids. To control dust and odors, cyclones and a condenser remove a substantial portion of the gaseous particulate matter and condensable gases from the converter, and any remaining noncondensates are burned in the heat source flame. A waste oil burning heat source supplies heat energy to the dryer. The heat source exhaust gas by-products are filtered in a bag house using a conditioner additive, such as lime or sodium bicarbonate, which may be reclaimed and supplied to the standard sized product to serve as a pelletizing binder, to enhance the fertilizer nutrient value, or to enhance the fertilizer shelf life.