Tracy Elizabeth Johnson

US Patent:

6846131, Jan 25, 2005

Filed:

May 19, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/440305

Inventors:

Peter J. Ianniello - Havre de Grace MD, US
Mark Topp - Dover FL, US
Tracy R. Johnson - Valrico FL, US

International Classification:

B09B 300

US Classification:

4051293, 40512955, 40512975, 4051297, 705 1, 52 86, 521697

Abstract:

The invention pertains to business methods for enabling the creation of positive revenue streams from previously negative assets, and particularly from those facilities formed from gypsum waste, such as gypsum stacks. Waste containment or landfill facilities are formed from the conversion of gypsum refuse waste materials derived from gypsum mining and processing, such as from existing gypsum stacks, or from facilities formed in place from gypsum-based refuse. Such facilities are utilized, rented or leased as waste containment facilities for the short-term, long-term or permanent storage of non-gypsum waste materials such as solid waste, community refuse materials, biomass, industrial waste, phosphate waste, and for composting or otherwise processing materials such as biomass. Advantageously, methods of the invention comprehend also the storage and processing of non-gypsum waste materials within a containment facility according to the invention, and the sale or further use of products derived from that processing.

US Patent:

6860680, Mar 1, 2005

Filed:

May 19, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/440088

Inventors:

Peter J. Ianniello - Havre de Grace MD, US
Mark Topp - Dover FL, US
Tracy R. Johnson - Valrico FL, US

International Classification:

B09B001/00

US Classification:

40512945, 4051295, 4051296, 40512955, 40512975, 4051298, 40512995, 405270, 521697

Abstract:

The invention pertains to means and methods for enabling the further use of previously negative assets, and particularly from those facilities formed from gypsum waste, such as that suitable for forming gypsum stacks. Waste containment or landfill facilities are formed from the conversion of gypsum refuse waste materials derived from gypsum mining and processing, and particularly from such facilities as they are formed in place from such gypsum-based refuse. Such facilities can be utilized, rented or leased as waste containment facilities for the short-term, long-term or permanent storage of non-gypsum waste materials such as solid waste, community refuse materials, biomass, industrial waste, phosphate waste, and for composting or otherwise processing materials such as biomass. Advantageously, methods of the invention comprehend also the storage and processing of non-gypsum waste materials within a containment facility according to the invention, and the sale or further use of products derived from that processing.

US Patent:

20030053865, Mar 20, 2003

Filed:

Aug 30, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/231469

Inventors:

Peter Ianniello - Havre de Grace MD, US
Mark Topp - Dover FL, US
Tracy Johnson - Valrico FL, US

International Classification:

B09B001/00

US Classification:

405/129100, 405/129600, 405/129750

Abstract:

The invention pertains to the conversion of waste materials derived from gypsum mining and processing, such as existing gypsum stacks, into waste containment or landfill facilities. Advantageously, waste containment facilities and business methods according to the invention enable the creation of a positive revenue stream from previously negative assets such as gypsum stacks. Methods of the invention include the creation of waste containment facilities from existing gypsum stacks, or from the on-site formation of containment facilities from waste gypsum or other waste minerals as they are transported and positioned at a waste site. Waste containment facilities created according to the invention can be used for the short-term, long-term or permanent storage of waste materials such as solid waste, community refuse materials, biomass, industrial waste, phosphate waste, and for composting or otherwise processing materials such as biomass. Containment facilities according to the invention can be lined or unlined, open or capped, depending upon the nature of the material to be resident in the containment facility and relevant governmental regulations. The invention also provides for drainage and recovery systems, monitoring, controlling and communication means, pumps and valving means, and any other means known in the waste containment facility field. The invention comprehends also the storage and processing of materials such as biomass within a containment facility according to the invention and the sale of usable products derived from that processing.

US Patent:

20060008325, Jan 12, 2006

Filed:

Feb 28, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/068481

Inventors:

Peter Ianniello - Havre de Grace MD, US
Mark Topp - Dover FL, US
Tracy Johnson - Valrico FL, US

International Classification:

B09B 1/00
B65G 5/00

US Classification:

405129100, 405129350, 405129450

Abstract:

The invention pertains to the conversion of waste materials derived from gypsum mining and processing, such as existing gypsum stacks, into waste containment or landfill facilities. Advantageously, waste containment facilities and business methods according to the invention enable the creation of a positive revenue stream from previously negative assets such as gypsum stacks. Methods of the invention include the creation of waste containment facilities from existing gypsum stacks, or from the on-site formation of containment facilities from waste gypsum or other waste minerals as they are transported and positioned at a waste site. Waste containment facilities created according to the invention can be used for the short-term, long-term or permanent storage of waste materials such as solid waste, community refuse materials, biomass, industrial waste, phosphate waste, and for composting or otherwise processing materials such as biomass. Containment facilities according to the invention can be lined or unlined, open or capped, depending upon the nature of the material to be resident in the containment facility and relevant governmental regulations. The invention also provides for drainage and recovery systems, monitoring, controlling and communication means, pumps and valving means, and any other means known in the waste containment facility field. The invention comprehends also the storage and processing of materials such as biomass within a containment facility according to the invention and the sale of usable products derived from that processing.