Matthew W Byers

US Patent:

6375388, Apr 23, 2002

Filed:

Mar 17, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/528139

Inventors:

Kenneth E. Zoeller - Louisville KY
Matthew E. Byers - Lawrenceburg KY

Assignee:

Zoeller Company - Louisville KY

International Classification:

E02B 1300

US Classification:

405 43, 405 44, 405 46

Abstract:

An effluent distribution system for distributing effluent from a source of waste water, wherein the system includes a chamber, a cover or lid for the chamber, an effluent flow system, a pair of curved end sections secured at one end of the chamber for adjusting the position of one chamber in relation to another chamber, and treatment media wherein the chamber may include as an integral component thereof, the cover or lid and alternatively spray nozzles secured to the cover or lid to assist in the distribution of effluent.

US Patent:

6495040, Dec 17, 2002

Filed:

Nov 6, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/992945

Inventors:

Kenneth E. Zoeller - Louisville KY
Matthew E. Byers - Lawrenceburg KY
William V. West - Greenville IN
Jason Fletcher - Louisville KY

Assignee:

Zoeller Co. - Louisville KY

International Classification:

B01D 2100

US Classification:

210299, 210337, 210342, 210501, 2105322

Abstract:

A filtering system for filtering effluent in a septic tank including an outer secondary filter secured within a pipe fitting, wherein the outer secondary filter includes a central opening passing therethrough; an inner primary filter, wherein the inner primary filter is slidingly engaged within the central opening in the outer secondary filter; and a filtering connection element, secured between the outer secondary filter and an inner surface of the pipe fitting, wherein the filtering connection element filters effluent passing upward through the filter pipe fitting and wherein upon removal of the inner primary filter, the outer secondary filter filters the effluent entering the pipe fitting before discharge. Either or both of the outer secondary filter or the inner primary filter may be formed with a biocide to retard the growth of biological material on their surfaces.

US Patent:

20060201869, Sep 14, 2006

Filed:

Mar 8, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/075207

Inventors:

Jay Collins - Louisville KY, US
James Zimmerman - New Albany IN, US
Jason Fletcher - Louisville KY, US
Matthew Byers - Lawrenceburg KY, US

Assignee:

Zoeller Company - Louisville KY

International Classification:

B01D 35/28

US Classification:

210435000, 210086000, 210532200

Abstract:

A septic tank housing system with extension element for use in a septic system including a filter housing with sides, a top section and a bottom; a filter element holder; a plurality of filter elements; a tubular element secured to the outside of the filter housing: a filter housing extension element for extending the overall height of the filter housing; and preferably, a pump for discharging filter liquid effluent from the filter housing.

US Patent:

20080164216, Jul 10, 2008

Filed:

Mar 25, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/054766

Inventors:

Jay E. Collins - Louisville KY, US
James R. Zimmerman - New Albany IN, US
Jason D. Fletcher - Louisville KY, US
Matthew E. Byers - Lawrenceburg KY, US

Assignee:

Zoeller Company - Louisville KY

International Classification:

C02F 1/00

US Classification:

210744, 210767

Abstract:

A septic tank housing system with extension element for use in a septic system including a filter housing with sides, a top section and a bottom; a filter element holder; a plurality of filter elements; a tubular element secured to the outside of the filter housing: a filter housing extension element for extending the overall height of the filter housing; and preferably, a pump for discharging filter liquid effluent from the filter housing.

US Patent:

61127663, Sep 5, 2000

Filed:

Sep 24, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/160055

Inventors:

Kenneth E. Zoeller - Louisville KY
William West - Louisville KY
Matthew Byers - Louisville KY

Assignee:

Zoeller Co. - Louisville KY

International Classification:

F16K 1102

US Classification:

137561A

Abstract:

A liquid distribution system for distributing effluent from a source of waste water. This liquid distribution system is contained within a distribution box and includes liquid inlet piping, a ramp system, and a low capacity liquid flow splitting system, including slots and capillary grooves. A high capacity flow splitting system may also be included. In addition, an adjustment system is incorporated into the liquid distribution system for maintaining the level of the liquid distribution system in the ground.

US Patent:

63312476, Dec 18, 2001

Filed:

Aug 16, 2000

Appl. No.:

9/639545

Inventors:

Kenneth E. Zoeller - Louisville KY
Matthew E. Byers - Lawrenceburg KY
William V. West - Greenville IN
Jason Fletcher - Louisville KY

Assignee:

Zoeller Company - Louisville KY

International Classification:

B01D 2956

US Classification:

210299

Abstract:

A filtering system for filtering effluent in a septic tank including an outer secondary filter secured within a pipe fitting, wherein the outer secondary filter includes a central opening passing therethrough; an inner primary filter, wherein the inner primary filter is slidingly engaged within the central opening in the outer secondary filter; and a filtering connection element, secured between the outer secondary filter and an inner surface of the pipe fitting, wherein the filtering connection element filters effluent passing upward through the filter pipe fitting and wherein upon removal of the inner primary filter, the outer secondary filter filters the effluent entering the pipe fitting before discharge. Either or both of the outer secondary filter or the inner primary filter may be formed with a biocide to retard the growth of biological material on their surfaces.

US Patent:

61361909, Oct 24, 2000

Filed:

Jun 16, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/334249

Inventors:

Kenneth E. Zoeller - Louisville KY
Matthew E. Byers - Lawrenceburg KY
William V. West - Greenville IN
Jason Fletcher - Louisville KY

Assignee:

Zoeller Co. - Louisville KY

International Classification:

B01D 2956

US Classification:

210299

Abstract:

A filtering system for filtering effluent in a septic tank including an outer secondary filter secured within a pipe fitting, wherein the outer secondary filter includes a central opening passing therethrough; an inner primary filter, wherein the inner primary filter is slidingly engaged within the central opening in the outer secondary filter; and a filtering connection element, secured between the outer secondary filter and an inner surface of the pipe fitting, wherein the filtering connection element filters effluent passing upward through the filter pipe fitting and wherein upon removal of the inner primary filter, the outer secondary filter filters the effluent entering the pipe fitting before discharge. Either or both of the outer secondary filter or the inner primary filter may be formed with a biocide to retard the growth of biological material on their surfaces.

US Patent:

58977775, Apr 27, 1999

Filed:

Oct 3, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/943799

Inventors:

Kenneth E. Zoeller - Louisville KY
Matthew E. Byers - Lawrenceburg KY

Assignee:

Zoeller Co. - Louisville KY

International Classification:

C02F 306

US Classification:

210602

Abstract:

Disclosed is a waste water treatment system which includes a water impervious container, a uniform effluent distribution system for distributing effluent in a uniform manner throughout the container, material fill which is placed within the container, an effluent introduction system for introducing the effluent into the material filled container and an outflow mechanism which permits treated effluent to flow out of the waste water treatment system. Also disclosed is a waste water treatment cell system containing a plurality of individual cells for the treatment of the effluent and a system for dumping substantially all of the filtered effluent from the waste water distribution system. Also disclosed is a process for the treatment of waste water using the waste water treatment system.