Joseph C Colarusso

US Patent:

7081361, Jul 25, 2006

Filed:

Aug 7, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/636339

Inventors:

Dale V. Kiplinger - Carrollton TX, US
Jose E. Evaro - Mansfield TX, US
Judith Gayle Pruitt - Mesquite TX, US
Joseph Thomas Colarusso - Arlington TX, US

Assignee:

NCH Corporation - Irving TX

International Classification:

C12M 1/36

US Classification:

4352865, 4352867, 4352891, 4353092, 435813

Abstract:

A biomass generator useful for continuously growing and withdrawing bacteria to be used in a desired beneficial application, the generator having a bacteria growth chamber; water and nutrient inlet ports; upper and lower outlet ports; a recirculating pump withdrawing and reintroducing fluid to establish a vortex in the growth chamber while controlling foaming and pump cavitation; a low pressure air inlet line discharging air inside the growth chamber above the vortex; a fluid discharge line receiving bacteria-containing fluid from the upper outlet port of the growth chamber; a flush line discharging wash water into the fluid discharge line; and an electrical controller cooperating with solenoid-operated valves and a feeder mechanism to periodically introduce water and nutrients into the chamber, thereby simultaneously causing bacteria-containing fluid to be discharged from the growth chamber through the upper outlet port. A method for growing bacteria using the subject apparatus is also disclosed.

US Patent:

7306167, Dec 11, 2007

Filed:

Oct 21, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/970778

Inventors:

Joseph Thomas Colarusso - Arlington TX, US
Dale Vilmer Kiplinger - Carrollton TX, US
Michael Lee Paulson - Copper Canyon TX, US

Assignee:

NCH Corporation - Irving TX

International Classification:

A01G 27/00
B67D 5/08
B67D 5/14

US Classification:

239 69, 239 67, 239332, 239 71, 222 59, 137 781, 137 782, 137 785

Abstract:

An automatic mist-sprayer system comprising a control unit having electronic circuitry adapted to activate the sprayer for a predetermined interval in response to a sensed ambient light condition of desired intensity and duration. The system desirably further includes an electrical power supply and a plurality of spaced-apart sprayer heads. A preferred utility for the system of the invention is spraying dilute solutions of insecticide or insect repellent during the periods of significant insect activity that typically occur around dusk and dawn. Manual overrides and a remote receiving unit are also disclosed for use of the system at times other than dusk and dawn.

US Patent:

7635587, Dec 22, 2009

Filed:

Nov 18, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/282785

Inventors:

Dale V. Kiplinger - Carrollton TX, US
Jose E. Evaro - Mansfield TX, US
Judith Gayle Pruitt - Mesquite TX, US
Joseph Thomas Colarusso - Arlington TX, US

Assignee:

NCH Corporation - Irving TX

International Classification:

C12M 1/36

US Classification:

4352865, 4352867, 4352891, 4353092, 435813

Abstract:

A biomass generator useful for continuously growing and withdrawing bacteria to be used in a desired beneficial application, the generator having a bacteria growth chamber; water and nutrient inlet ports; upper and lower outlet ports; a recirculating pump withdrawing and reintroducing fluid to establish a vortex in the growth chamber while controlling foaming and pump cavitation; a low pressure air inlet line discharging air inside the growth chamber above the vortex; a fluid discharge line receiving bacteria-containing fluid from the upper outlet port of the growth chamber; a flush line discharging wash water into the fluid discharge line; and an electrical controller cooperating with solenoid-operated valves and a feeder mechanism to periodically introduce water and nutrients into the chamber, thereby simultaneously causing bacteria-containing fluid to be discharged from the growth chamber through the upper outlet port. A method for growing bacteria using the subject apparatus is also disclosed.

US Patent:

8093040, Jan 10, 2012

Filed:

Dec 22, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/644785

Inventors:

Dale V. Kiplinger - Carrollton TX, US
Jose E. Evaro - Mansfield TX, US
Judith Gayle Pruitt - Mesquite TX, US
Joseph Thomas Colarusso - Arlington TX, US

Assignee:

NCH Corporation - Irving TX

International Classification:

C12M 1/36
C12Q 3/00

US Classification:

4352865, 435 3, 4352867, 4352891, 4353092, 435813

Abstract:

A biomass generator useful for continuously growing and withdrawing bacteria to be used in a desired beneficial application, the generator having a bacteria growth chamber; water and nutrient inlet ports; upper and lower outlet ports; a recirculating pump withdrawing and reintroducing fluid to establish a vortex in the growth chamber while controlling foaming and pump cavitation; a low pressure air inlet line discharging air inside the growth chamber above the vortex; a fluid discharge line receiving bacteria-containing fluid from the upper outlet port of the growth chamber; a flush line discharging wash water into the fluid discharge line; and an electrical controller cooperating with solenoid-operated valves and a feeder mechanism to periodically introduce water and nutrients into the chamber, thereby simultaneously causing bacteria-containing fluid to be discharged from the growth chamber through the upper outlet port. A method for growing bacteria using the subject apparatus is also disclosed.

US Patent:

8430337, Apr 30, 2013

Filed:

Aug 30, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/847505

Inventors:

Joseph Thomas Colarusso - Arlington TX, US
John Ray Roheim - Flower Mound TX, US

Assignee:

NCH Corporation - Irving TX

International Classification:

A01G 27/00

US Classification:

239 69, 239457

Abstract:

A portable, light-activated, mist sprayer system comprising direct current power supply, an ambient light sensor, electronic circuitry that evaluates an electrical signal received from the light sensor to determine whether a “dusk” or “dawn” light condition exists; a container of treating fluid at a desired concentration; a motor and pump that are activated at the appropriate time as determined by the sensed light condition; at least one sprayer nozzle that will dispense a mist containing the treating fluid whenever the pump is operating; and a timer that turns off the pump after a preset interval to terminate the spraying cycle. A preferred utility for the system of the invention is spraying dilute solutions of insecticide or insect repellent during the periods of significant insect activity that typically occur around dusk and dawn. An RF receiving unit is also disclosed for optional activation using a remote transmitter.

US Patent:

20060086824, Apr 27, 2006

Filed:

Sep 15, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/228889

Inventors:

Robert Pearce - Arlington TX, US
Joseph Colarusso - Arlington TX, US
John Roheim - Flower Mound TX, US

International Classification:

A01G 27/00
F23D 14/28
B05B 7/32

US Classification:

239337000, 239067000, 239068000, 239069000

Abstract:

A portable, light-activated, mist sprayer system comprising direct current power supply, an ambient light sensor, electronic circuitry that evaluates an electrical signal received from the light sensor to determine whether a “dusk” or “dawn” light condition exists; a container of treating fluid at a desired concentration; a motor and pump that are activated at the appropriate time as determined by the sensed light condition; at least one sprayer nozzle that will dispense a mist containing the treating fluid whenever the pump is operating; and a timer that turns off the pump after a preset interval to terminate the spraying cycle. A preferred utility for the system of the invention is spraying dilute solutions of insecticide or insect repellent during the periods of significant insect activity that typically occur around dusk and dawn. An RF receiving unit is also disclosed for optional activation using a remote transmitter.