US6428694B1
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Solar powered environmental remediation devices
Assignee: Komex H2O Science Inc
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Filing: 1999-11-17
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Granted: 2002-08-06
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Expires: 2019-11-17
Abstract
Abstract Devices and methods of use of a non-traditionally powered environmental remediation device and, more particularly, to devices utilizing programmable logic controllers for remote operation, monitoring and data collection.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony Brown
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 14:41
CPC Classifications
B; B09; B09C; B09C1/00; B09C1/002; F; F03; F03G; F03G6/00; F03G6/001; C; C02; C02F; C02F1/00; C02F1/20; C02F2101/00; C02F2101/30; C02F2101/32; C02F2101/322; C02F2103/00; C02F2103/06; C02F2209/00; C02F2209/38; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/40; Y02E10/46
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
An environmental remediation device for use in methods of remediation of contaminated ground water and/or soil which employ pumps at a redemption site, said device comprising: solar powered means for producing electricity; a voltage regulator means for regulating electrical power flow to a battery; a battery and means for electrically connecting said solar powered means to charge said battery through said voltage regulator means; a programmable logic controller; an air compressor pump means driven by said solar powered means and battery; an air receiver tank means for receiving and storing compressed air supplied from said air compressor pump means; and pump means for use in effectuating the remediation of said groundwater and/or soil operated by compressed air supplied from said air receiver tank means under the control of said programmable logic controller.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
An environmental remediation device for use in methods of remediation of contaminated ground water and/or soil which employ pumps at a redemption site, said device comprising: solar powered means for producing electricity; a voltage regulator means for regulating electrical power flow to a battery; a battery and means for electrically connecting said solar powered means to charge said battery through said voltage regulator means; a programmable logic controller; an air compressor pump means driven by said solar powered means and battery; an air receiver tank means for receiving and storing compressed air supplied from said air compressor pump means; and pump means for use in effectuating the remediation of said groundwater and/or soil operated by compressed air supplied from said air receiver tank means under the control of said programmable logic controller.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
110 words
An environmental remediation device for use in methods of remediation of contaminated ground water and/or soil which employ pumps at a redemption site, said device comprising: means for regulating electrical power flow to a battery producing electricity; a voltage regulator means for regulating electrical power flow to a battery; a battery and means for electrically connecting said energy source means to charge said battery through said voltage regulator means; a programmable logic controller; an electric motor operated by said solar powered means and said battery; and pump means for effectuating the remediation of said groundwater and/or soil operated by said electric motor under the control of said programmable logic controller.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
110 words
An environmental remediation device for use in methods of remediation of contaminated ground water and/or soil which employ pumps at a redemption site, said device comprising: means for regulating electrical power flow to a battery producing electricity; a voltage regulator means for regulating electrical power flow to a battery; a battery and means for electrically connecting said energy source means to charge said battery through said voltage regulator means; a programmable logic controller; an electric motor operated by said solar powered means and said battery; and pump means for effectuating the remediation of said groundwater and/or soil operated by said electric motor under the control of said programmable logic controller.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The environmental remediation device of claim 1 further comprising a sensor means for detecting contaminates in said groundwater and/or soil.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The bioremediation device of claim 2 further comprising a sensor means for detecting contaminates in said groundwater and/or soil.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
121 words
A device for use in methods of remediation of contaminated ground water and/or soil which employ pumps at a redemption site, said device comprising: solar powered means for producing a minimum of 16 to 20 amp-hours per day at 75 percent sunlight for a minimum of four hours; battery means, electrically connected to said solar powered means, for providing 12-volt DC power when said power source means is not providing power; pump means for use in effectuating the remediation of said groundwater; means operated by electrical power from said solar powered means and battery for operating said pump means; and a programmable logic controller means powered by said solar powered means and battery for controlling the operation of said pump means.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
121 words
A device for use in methods of remediation of contaminated ground water and/or soil which employ pumps at a redemption site, said device comprising: solar powered means for producing a minimum of 16 to 20 amp-hours per day at 75 percent sunlight for a minimum of four hours; battery means, electrically connected to said solar powered means, for providing 12-volt DC power when said power source means is not providing power; pump means for use in effectuating the remediation of said groundwater; means operated by electrical power from said solar powered means and battery for operating said pump means; and a programmable logic controller means powered by said solar powered means and battery for controlling the operation of said pump means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
The bioremediation device of claim 5 wherein said means for effectuating the remediation of said groundwater comprises one of the following; a pneumatic pump, a vacuum pump, a blower, or a peristalic pump.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The environmental remediation device of claim 5 wherein said means operated by electrical power comprises an air compressor and air receiver tank providing compressed air to said pump means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The environmental remediation device of claim 5 further comprising sensor means for detecting contamination in said groundwater and/or soil.
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