Michael James Ladd

US Patent:

54626552, Oct 31, 1995

Filed:

Sep 20, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/124167

Inventors:

Michael Ladd - Phoenix AZ
June E. Ladd - Phoenix AZ
Larry Hinebaugh - Cedar City UT
Jack E. Hennessy - Fountain Hills AZ
Susan C. Hennessy - Fountain Hills AZ

International Classification:

B01D 3600

US Classification:

210167

Abstract:

A fluid recapture system collects residual waste fluids generated during airplane washing or de-icing procedures and separates and recycles these fluids to prevent contamination of storm water drainage and sewer systems and ground water supplies. The fluid recapture system includes a containment mat, a triangular berm with a resilient foam center surrounding the containment mat, a vacuum system located on the containment mat and recycling apparatus connected to the vacuum system. The recycling apparatus includes a pump for withdrawing fluid from the containment mat through the vacuum system and into the recycling apparatus. The pump withdraws the water from the containment mat and sends it to an effluent storage tank. From the effluent storage tank, the water is cycled through a hydro cycle machine, a reverse osmosis tank and finally into a clean water storage tank. The clean water can be reused in the airplane washing procedure.