JOHN L GEIBEL
Engineers in Butler, PA
License number
Pennsylvania PE029576E
Category
Engineers
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
Butler, PA 16001
Professional information
Adjustable Anchor Rod
US Patent:
8357295, Jan 22, 2013
Filed:
Jul 13, 2007
Appl. No.:
12/373143
Inventors:
John L. Geibel - Butler PA, US
Assignee:
Xylem Water Solutions Zelienople LLC - Zelienople PA
International Classification:
B01D 24/22
US Classification:
210293, 405118, 405119
Abstract:
An adjustable anchor rod arrangement for use with an underdrain system that includes the a pair of spaced apart legs and an elongated member adjustably attached to the legs, wherein the legs are adjustable along a longitudinal axis of the elongated member and the elongated member is adjustable along a longitudinal axis of the legs.
Apparatus And Method For Distributing Gas And Liquid During Backwash In Filter Underdrain Flumes Using Dual Separation
US Patent:
8226834, Jul 24, 2012
Filed:
May 17, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/914620
Inventors:
John L. Geibel - Butler PA, US
Assignee:
Xylem Water Solutions Zelienople, LLC - Zelienople PA
International Classification:
B01D 24/46
US Classification:
210794, 210274, 210275, 210293
Abstract:
A backwash distribution apparatus for a filter having a filter tank and a plurality of underdrain laterals includes a first and second separator device positioned in a common main conduit to define first and second auxiliary flumes. The first and second auxiliary flumes are in fluid communication with the common main conduit and the underdrain laterals. The first separator device has at least one flume liquid metering orifice preferably located near the bottom of the first separator device so that it may be below a gas liquid interface in the first auxiliary flume. The second separator device has either a weir edge or a plurality of metering orifices (or both) for passing backwash liquid from the common main conduit into the second auxiliary flume. The second separator device creates an adequate liquid pool in the common main conduit to prevent short circuiting of gas into a liquid opening for the common main conduit and also to provide low velocity flow of backwash liquid therein, while also providing uninhibited flow of backwash gas. The second separator also controls the distribution of backwash liquid and/or gas inside the common main conduit.
Apparatus For Distributing Gas And Liquid During Concurrent Gas/Liquid Backwash In Filter Underdrain Flumes
US Patent:
6306310, Oct 23, 2001
Filed:
Jul 28, 2000
Appl. No.:
9/627929
Inventors:
Eugen O. Bergmann - St. George UT
Richard W. Hsieh - Cranberry Township PA
John Geibel - Butler PA
Richard W. Hsieh - Cranberry Township PA
John Geibel - Butler PA
Assignee:
The F. B. Leopold Company, Inc. - Zelienopole PA
International Classification:
B01D 2422, B01D 2966, B01D 3348, C02F 100
US Classification:
210794
Abstract:
A concurrent backwash distribution apparatus for a filter having a filter tank and a plurality of underdrain laterals includes a baffle positioned in a common main conduit to define an auxiliary flume between the baffle and the underdrain laterals. The auxiliary flume is in fluid communication with the common main conduit and the underdrain laterals. The baffle has at least one flume liquid metering orifice preferably located near the bottom of the baffle so that it may be below a gas/liquid interface in the auxiliary flume during concurrent gas/liquid backwash operations. A flow distribution plate may be positioned between the auxiliary flume and the underdrain laterals, the flow distribution plate having at least one liquid metering orifice and at least one gas metering orifice. The baffle may take one of many forms. The baffle creates an adequate liquid pool in the common main conduit for low velocity flow of backwash liquid while at the same time providing uninhibited flow of backwash gas.
Apparatus For Distributing Gas And Liquid During Concurrent Gas/Liquid Backwash In Filter Underdrain Flumes
US Patent:
6312611, Nov 6, 2001
Filed:
Jan 29, 1998
Appl. No.:
9/015390
Inventors:
Eugene O. Bergman - St. George UT
Richard W. Hsieh - Cranberry Township Butler County PA
John Geibel - Butler PA
Richard W. Hsieh - Cranberry Township Butler County PA
John Geibel - Butler PA
Assignee:
The F.B. Leopold Co., Inc. - Zelienople PA
International Classification:
B01D 2446
US Classification:
210793
Abstract:
A concurrent backwash distribution apparatus for a filter having a filter tank and a plurality of underdrain laterals includes a baffle positioned in a common main conduit to define an auxiliary flume between the baffle and the underdrain laterals. The auxiliary flume is in fluid communication with the common main conduit and the underdrain laterals. The baffle has at least one flume liquid metering orifice preferably located near the bottom of the baffle so that it may be below a gas/liquid interface in the auxiliary flume during concurrent gas/liquid backwash operations. A flow distribution plate may be positioned between the auxiliary flume and the underdrain laterals, the flow distribution plate having at least one liquid metering orifice and at least one gas metering orifice. The baffle may take one of many forms. The baffle creates an adequate liquid pool in the common main conduit for low velocity flow of backwash liquid while at the same time providing uninhibited flow of backwash gas.
Underdrain Flume Plate
US Patent:
2012010, May 3, 2012
Filed:
Sep 20, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/237394
Inventors:
Daniel E. Bruce - Murrysville PA, US
John L. Geibel - Butler PA, US
Christopher J. Ball - Cranberry Township PA, US
John L. Geibel - Butler PA, US
Christopher J. Ball - Cranberry Township PA, US
Assignee:
ITT Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc. - Wilmington DE
International Classification:
E02B 5/08, B23P 11/00, B01D 35/00
US Classification:
210541, 29428
Abstract:
An underdrain flume plate for use in a filter including at least one central opening having an upstanding flange to interface with a cut-out in an underdrain lateral to form a passageway for connecting the lateral to the flume. The flume plate may also include at least one raised channel at each end of the plate with a solid or cut-away top surface, and/or holes and/or slots for connection of the flume plate to anchor rods and may be configured to overlap one another when placed side by side. The present invention also includes a method of installing underdrain laterals in a filter, including arranging a grid of anchor rods on a filter floor such that anchor rods are provided on both sides of the flume, and providing at least one underdrain flume plate adapted for attachment to the anchor rods such that the flume plate covers the flume.
Clog Resistant Media Retainer Assembly
US Patent:
2011007, Mar 31, 2011
Filed:
Sep 30, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/894754
Inventors:
John L. Geibel - Butler PA, US
Christopher J. Ball - McDonald PA, US
Christopher J. Ball - McDonald PA, US
Assignee:
ITT WATER & WASTEWATER LEOPOLD, INC. - Zelienople PA
International Classification:
B01D 24/46, B01D 24/00
US Classification:
210793, 210269, 210291
Abstract:
A media retainer assembly for retaining filter media in a filter assembly includes a top plate for supporting the filter media, the top plate having a top surface, a bottom surface and a plurality of openings extending therethrough; a bottom plate having a top surface and a plurality of openings extending therethrough; and scouring media, the scouring media being adapted to abrade the surfaces of the top and bottom plates. The top plate is connected to the bottom plate such that the top surface of the bottom plate is spaced from the bottom surface of the top plate to define at least one chamber between the top plate and the bottom plate. The top surface of the top plate is in fluid communication with the chamber via the openings in the top plate. The scouring media is supported by the bottom plate within the at least one chamber.
Method And System For Cleaning Filter Media Support Structures
US Patent:
8323514, Dec 4, 2012
Filed:
Mar 18, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/406694
Inventors:
John L. Geibel - Butler PA, US
Eugene M. Vegso - Cranberry Township PA, US
Christopher J. Ball - McDonald PA, US
Robert L. Laird - Cranberry Township PA, US
Thomas M. Getting - Pittsburgh PA, US
Dean T. Berkebile - Cranberry Township PA, US
Eugene M. Vegso - Cranberry Township PA, US
Christopher J. Ball - McDonald PA, US
Robert L. Laird - Cranberry Township PA, US
Thomas M. Getting - Pittsburgh PA, US
Dean T. Berkebile - Cranberry Township PA, US
Assignee:
Xylem Water Solutions Zelienople LLC - Zelienople PA
International Classification:
B01D 24/46, B01D 24/00
US Classification:
210792, 210616, 210807, 210269, 210291
Abstract:
The present invention is related to a method and system for cleaning a media support structure in a filter cell in a liquid filter system, wherein a cleaning solution does not significantly enter a filter media zone. The method comprises supplying a cleaning solution to a filter cell to a level sufficient to submerge the media support structure, but not to significantly enter the filter media zone. Additionally, the cleaning solution level is monitored to ensure the cleaning solution does not significantly enter the filter media zone. Alternatively, the cleaning solution may be continuously recirculated and reintroduced to the filter cell during the cleaning operation.