DR. JAMES EDWARD MORRIS, PHD
Addiction Counselor at Pima St, Tucson, AZ

6541569, Apr 1, 2003

Apr 7, 1998

09/056349

James F. Morris - Tucson AZ
Stephen C. Stelpstra - Tucson AZ

Abtech Industries, Inc.

C08L 5302

525 95, 525 97, 525 98, 525 99

A polymer alloy and method of making same comprising a block copolymer thermoplastic elastomer comprising a microscopic porosity rapidly plasticized by environmental contaminants and a binder of a polymer or copolymer, the binder binding block copolymer particles while preserving the microscopic porosity and providing a macroscopic porosity to allow fluid penetration. The block copolymer preferably comprises styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) triblock copolymer, styrene-butadiene (SB) diblock copolymer, or styrene-isoprene-styrene (SIS) triblock copolymer, or a combination thereof, and the binder preferably comprises styrene-ethylene-butadiene (SEB) terpolymer, ethylene-propylene-diene monomer (EPDM) terpolymer, ethylene-propylene (EPR) copolymer, or styrene-butene butadiene (SBB) terpolymer, or a combination thereof. Most preferably the block copolymer comprises styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) triblock copolymer and the binder comprises ethylene-propylene-diene monomer (EPDM) terpolymer.

6531059, Mar 11, 2003

Nov 13, 2000

09/711829

James F. Morris - Tucson AZ
Stephen C. Stelpstra - Tuscon AZ

Abtech Industries, Inc. - Scottsdale AZ

E03F 506

210164, 210170, 210448, 210485, 2105101, 404 4

One of the exemplary filter systems described includes a bracket and a filter module that can be suspended from the bracket by a plurality of flexible supports. The bracket can support the filter system beneath the grate of a storm drain without the need for the filter system to be attached to the grate. The grate can be lifted out of the storm drain separately from the filter unit, which allows the filter system to be lifted without the added weight of the grate. When the grate has been lifted out of the way, a suitable fastener structure can be attached to the bracket of the filter system to make the use of mechanical lifting devices more convenient. The bracket can be manufactured to known dimensions, or it can be offered from among a set of brackets that are pre-configured for known storm drain dimensions or as a standard bracket that can be modified to fit the dimensions of a particular storm drain.

6723791, Apr 20, 2004

Dec 31, 2001

10/038461

Glenn R. Rink - Scottsdale AZ
James F. Morris - Tucson AZ
Stephen C. Stelpstra - Tucson AZ
Robert L. Rosania - Bensalem PA
Jan R. Hegeman - Seattle WA
Peter A. Allen - Calistoga CA

Abtech Industries, Inc. - Scottsdale AZ

C08L 5302

525 97, 525 98, 525 99, 210924, 588900, 588901

An oil-sorbent composition of matter has bound combinations of styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) and ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM). The SBS, or both materials, may be in the form of multitudes of granules. In certain preferred embodiments, the combination is 10-30% by weight and the SBS is about 30% styrene and manufactured without talc. The composition of matter can be formed into a solid, compliant body and utilized in a product for absorbing oil. The body can be formed, in one preferred embodiment, into an extended cylinder having an axial hole.

6344519, Feb 5, 2002

Jan 9, 1998

09/005332

Glenn R. Rink - Scottsdale AZ
James F. Morris - Tucson AZ
Stephen C. Stelpstra - Tucson AZ

Abtech Industries, Inc. - Scottsdale AZ

C08L 5302

525 97, 525 98, 525 99, 210924, 588901

An oil-sorbent composition of matter has bound combinations of styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) and ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM). The SBS, or both materials, may be in the form of multitudes of granules. In certain preferred embodiments, the combination is 10-30% by weight and the SBS is about 30% styrene and manufactured without talc. The composition of matter can be formed into a solid, compliant body and utilized in a product for absorbing oil. The body can be formed, in one preferred embodiment, into an extended cylinder having an axial hole.

6231758, May 15, 2001

Aug 22, 2000

9/644137

James F. Morris - Tucson AZ
Stephen C. Stelpstra - Tucson AZ

Abtech Industries, Inc. - Scottsdale AZ

E03F 514, B01D 3900

210163

A modular insert for curb-inlet storm drains creates a composite collection system for trash and for oil or other hydrocarbons and related chemicals. A hopper contains a multitude of irregular, macroscopic fragments of a hydrophobic, compliant, oil-absorbent, copolymer material having high surface area. Preferably, the material is formed with a binder in a novel extrusion process. The fragments absorb and retain permanently a high quantity of oil and other chemicals passing through the hopper, while permitting a high water flow-through rate. The fragments are held in place by a removable bottom plate, which allows replacement of the filtering fragments, and an internal basket. Trash and debris are collected in the internal basket. The hopper is configured to be suspended in a storm drain adjacent to a curb inlet on a bracket and can be installed or serviced through a conventional manhole entry. The hopper has a side cutout that permit lateral overflow from one of the modular units to an adjacent one.

7094338, Aug 22, 2006

Feb 21, 2003

10/370838

James F. Morris - Tucson AZ, US
Stephen C. Stelpstra - Tucson AZ, US

AbTech Industries, Inc. - Scottsdale AZ

E03F 5/06, B29C 67/02

210163, 210164, 210496, 2105101, 210747, 210767, 210769, 264112, 264126, 264DIG 48

One of the exemplary filter systems described includes a bracket and a filter module that can be suspended from the bracket by a plurality of flexible supports. The bracket can support the filter system beneath the grate of a storm drain without the need for the filter system to be attached to the grate. The grate can be lifted out of the storm drain separately from the filter unit, which allows the filter system to be lifted without the added weight of the grate. When the grate has been lifted out of the way, a suitable fastener structure can be attached to the bracket of the filter system to make the use of mechanical lifting devices more convenient. The bracket can be manufactured to known dimensions, or it can be offered from among a set of brackets that are pre-configured for known storm drain dimensions or as a standard bracket that can be modified to fit the dimensions of a particular storm drain.

6106707, Aug 22, 2000

Feb 17, 1999

9/252041

James F. Morris - Tucson AZ
Stephen C. Stelpstra - Tucson AZ

Abtech Industries, Inc. - Scottsdale AZ

E03F 506, B01D 3900

210163

A modular insert for curb-inlet storm drains creates a composite collection system for trash and for oil or other hydrocarbons and related chemicals. A hopper contains a multitude of irregular, macroscopic fragments of a hydrophobic, compliant, oil-absorbent, copolymer material having high surface area. Preferably, the material is formed with a binder in a novel extrusion process. The fragments absorb and retain permanently a high quantity of oil and other chemicals passing through the hopper, while permitting a high water flow-through rate. The fragments are held in place by a removable bottom plate, which allows replacement of the filtering fragments, and an internal basket. Trash and debris are collected in the internal basket. The hopper is configured to be suspended in a storm drain adjacent to a curb inlet on a bracket and can be installed or serviced through a conventional manhole entry. The hopper has a side cutout that permit lateral overflow from one of the modular units to an adjacent one.

6080307, Jun 27, 2000

Sep 29, 1998

9/162695

James F. Morris - Tucson AZ
Stephen C. Stelpstra - Tucson AZ
Mark Thurman Kahn - Tucson AZ
Stephen F. Pegler - Scottsdale AZ
Scott L. Larsen - Scottsdale AZ

Abtech Industries, Inc. - Scottsdale AZ

E03F 506, B01D 3900

210163

A storm-drain insert has separate collection systems for trash and oil or other hydrocarbons. A tilted grate separates trash from oily inlet water and directs the trash to a separate basket, and the water flows through a corrugated, flexible canister containing a hydrophobic, compliant, oil-absorbent, copolymer material arranged in a number of bodies having high surface area. Preferably, the material is formed with a binder in a novel extrusion process. The inserts can be suspended in a storm drain adjacent to a curb inlet.

6099723, Aug 8, 2000

Jun 5, 1998

9/092532

James F. Morris - Tucson AZ
Stephen C. Stelpstra - Tucson AZ

Abtech Industries, Inc. - Scottsdale AZ

E02B 1504, B01D 3900

210170

A water- and oil-porous sack contains a hydrophobic, compliant, oil-absorbent, copolymer material arranged in a number of bodies that (a) are generally cylindrical, (b) are porous, (c) have at least one passageway parallel to the axis of the cylinder, and (d) are dimensioned to float on water with the axis parallel to the surface of the water. The material is formed with a binder in a novel extrusion process. The inventive sack is sewn to create a number of pockets, and the seams create fold lines that permit the sack to dip below the water to allow debris to pass. The inventive sacks can be suspended below a storm drain and used in conjunction with known catchbasin inserts.