Jack F Moorehead

US Patent:

6773603, Aug 10, 2004

Filed:

Dec 7, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/732164

Inventors:

Jack Moorehead - San Diego CA
Joseph T. Lodico - San Diego CA

Assignee:

Intellectual Capital Enterprises, Inc. - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

C02F 124

US Classification:

210704, 210706, 210712, 210718, 210721, 210738, 210760

Abstract:

A pre-filtration apparatus and system using dissolved oxygen ozone-treated water processed through an oxygen saturator having a flow distributor for even distribution of the water. Fully saturating the water with excess oxygen and injecting this high-pressure mixture into a blender have a lower pressure atmosphere to produce a plurality of micro-bubbles known as white-water. Influent water enter the blender through nozzles aligned with the injection of the high-pressure water to blend with the white-water. The blend passes into a hydrocyclone separator from the bottom, spirals up separating waste water from the clean water. Clean water is discharged; waste water is passed to a recovery unit for further processing and recycled. Volatile gas from dissolved toxic chemicals adsorbed by the micro-bubbles is discharged through a carbon filter recovery process.

US Patent:

20020030020, Mar 14, 2002

Filed:

Sep 10, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/950745

Inventors:

Jack Moorehead - San Diego CA, US
Joseph Lodico - San Diego CA, US

International Classification:

C02F001/00

US Classification:

210/741000, 210/104000

Abstract:

A system for the treatment of chemical-contaminated drinking water having one or more first stage light-weight column assemblies and one or more second stage light-weight column assemblies with each of the columns having a self-contained detachable cartridge with an adsorption substance therein. A water stream is selectively directed to either stage for treatment after which the water stream selectively directed via a first or a second cross-over valve, to the other stage for treatment. A sensor on the column assembly detects when the adsorption substance has become saturated, triggers an alarm. Special pallets are designed to store and hold new cartridges and to store and hold spent cartridges.

US Patent:

20020050467, May 2, 2002

Filed:

Oct 17, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/032398

Inventors:

Jack Moorehead - San Diego CA, US

International Classification:

B01D021/24

US Classification:

210/104000

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for treating raw influent water to remove particles, algae and toxic chemicals from the water. Basically, air is dissolved in recirculated water under high pressure in an air contactor unit, the air saturated water is intimately mixed with the raw, particle bearing, water in a particle mixing system, and the water, particle and air mixture is passed through an air bubble separator wherein bubbles formed when the pressure on air saturated water is reduced carry away toxic gases and particulate material. If desired for further cleaning the water can be sent through a second series of air contactor, particle mixer and air bubble separation, but with a gas comprising ozone to further remove suspended particles and non-volatile dissolved organic matter. In order to improve mixing of the particles and the air saturated water passing through tubes, preferably a pattern of dimples is formed on at least part of the interior wall of the tubes. Upon completion of the process the water is ready for use or for further filtration in a conventional filtration plant.

US Patent:

20020050468, May 2, 2002

Filed:

Oct 17, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/032404

Inventors:

Jack Moorehead - San Diego CA, US

International Classification:

B01D021/24

US Classification:

210/104000

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for treating raw influent water to remove particles, algae and toxic chemicals from the water. Basically, air is dissolved in recirculated water under high pressure in an air contactor unit, the air saturated water is intimately mixed with the raw, particle bearing, water in a particle mixing system, and the water, particle and air mixture is passed through an air bubble separator wherein bubbles formed when the pressure on air saturated water is reduced carry away toxic gases and particulate material. If desired for further cleaning the water can be sent through a second series of air contactor, particle mixer and air bubble separation, but with a gas comprising ozone to further remove suspended particles and non-volatile dissolved organic matter. In order to improve mixing of the particles and the air saturated water passing through tubes, preferably a pattern of dimples is formed on at least part of the interior wall of the tubes. Upon completion of the process the water is ready for use or for further filtration in a conventional filtration plant.

US Patent:

20020056673, May 16, 2002

Filed:

Oct 17, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/032397

Inventors:

Jack Moorehead - San Diego CA, US

International Classification:

B01D021/24

US Classification:

210/104000

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for treating raw influent water to remove particles, algae and toxic chemicals from the water. Basically, air is dissolved in recirculated water under high pressure in an air contactor unit, the air saturated water is intimately mixed with the raw, particle bearing, water in a particle mixing system, and the water, particle and air mixture is passed through an air bubble separator wherein bubbles formed when the pressure on air saturated water is reduced carry away toxic gases and particulate material. If desired for further cleaning the water can be sent through a second series of air contactor, particle mixer and air bubble separation, but with a gas comprising ozone to further remove suspended particles and non-volatile dissolved organic matter. In order to improve mixing of the particles and the air saturated water passing through tubes, preferably a pattern of dimples is formed on at least part of the interior wall of the tubes. Upon completion of the process the water is ready for use or for further filtration in a conventional filtration plant.

US Patent:

20030086782, May 8, 2003

Filed:

Nov 8, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/006910

Inventors:

Jack Moorehead - San Diego CA, US
Joseph Lodico - San Diego CA, US

International Classification:

F01D001/36

US Classification:

415/001000, 415/090000, 415/200000, 029/888024, 029/889000

Abstract:

A disk pump assembly having a transparent housing and a transparent disk assembly within. The disks of the disk assembly have apertured bosses and indents corresponding to one another for registering the disks into single assembly. The rear disk has a rearward extension with an imbedded a metal insert having a central threaded bore. The rear housing component of the housing has a flanged rear which attaches to a corresponding square-flanged front end of an external motor having an extending shaft with a threaded end and an internally reverse-threaded central bore. The housing components are connected together with v-clamps; the suction port and discharge port each are flanged and also connected to external components with a v-clamp. A securing fastener further fastens the rear disk to the shaft through the internally reverse-threaded central bore at the end of the shaft.

US Patent:

56870914, Nov 11, 1997

Filed:

Jun 8, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/482916

Inventors:

Michael A. Maung - San Diego CA
Jack F. Moorehead - San Diego CA
Gabor L. Sonyey - San Diego CA

Assignee:

Automatic Control Technologies - San Diego CA

International Classification:

G01F 100

US Classification:

364499

Abstract:

The disclosure is directed to a system for sensing specific properties of a process flow without flow interruption. A plurality of sensors each sensing a different property of the process flow are arranged in close proximity within the process flow. The sensors each produce an electrical output of their monitored property. Magnetic transformers are provided to prevent cross-talk between the sensor's outputs. Data from the sensors is processed and presented for use in controlling the properties of the process flow and for monitoring.

US Patent:

6035240, Mar 7, 2000

Filed:

Nov 12, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/190480

Inventors:

Jack Moorehead - San Diego CA
Howard S. Barr - Encinitas CA

International Classification:

G05B 1918

US Classification:

700 2

Abstract:

An all digital physical parameter sensing network. Sensors under control of a central computer measure factors such as temperature, pressure, flow rate, filter efficiency and the like at numerous locations in a system such as a water treatment plant. Each sensor is precalibrated with voltage offset information, sensitivity variations, corrections for nonlinear behavior, etc. stored in memory at the sensor. All sensors generate corrected voltage signals conforming with the measured physical parameter, so that any sensor can be replaced without requiring recalibration. Basically, the system comprises a central computer, a communications interface between the computer and a single bus, plural sensor nodes along the bus each including a sensor for sensing a physical condition and processing the sensed information to correct for sensor individual characteristics and for transmitting the corrected sensed information to the central computer. Assembling the various sensors and their sealing engagement with their electrical connections.