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Joseph W. Drodge

Examiner (ID: 3549, Phone: (571)272-1140 , Office: P/1778 )

Most Active Art Unit
1778
Art Unit(s)
1723, 1772, 1773, 1797, 1778, 1306
Total Applications
4409
Issued Applications
3359
Pending Applications
358
Abandoned Applications
725

Applications

Application numberTitle of the applicationFiling DateStatus
Array ( [id] => 20414038 [patent_doc_number] => 12497308 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2025-12-16 [patent_title] => Brine generation system with freeze protection [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/323174 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-05-24 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 8 [patent_figures_cnt] => 9 [patent_no_of_words] => 0 [patent_no_of_claims] => 15 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 99 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18323174 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/323174
Brine generation system with freeze protection May 23, 2023 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19498107 [patent_doc_number] => 20240337125 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-10-10 [patent_title] => Robot Swimming Pool Cleaner [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/313595 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-05-08 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 3628 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -10 [patent_words_short_claim] => 239 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18313595 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/313595
Robot Swimming Pool Cleaner May 7, 2023 Pending
Array ( [id] => 19003471 [patent_doc_number] => 20240067542 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-02-29 [patent_title] => BIOCIDE TREATMENT OF PRODUCED WATER [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/312425 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-05-04 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 4975 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -18 [patent_words_short_claim] => 127 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18312425 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/312425
BIOCIDE TREATMENT OF PRODUCED WATER May 3, 2023 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 20621841 [patent_doc_number] => 12589335 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2026-03-31 [patent_title] => Floating liquid intake [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/142679 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-05-03 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 5 [patent_figures_cnt] => 13 [patent_no_of_words] => 2224 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 168 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18142679 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/142679
Floating liquid intake May 2, 2023 Issued
Array ( [id] => 20480254 [patent_doc_number] => 12528724 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2026-01-20 [patent_title] => Device for preventing the formation of lime scales [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/310773 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-05-02 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 5 [patent_figures_cnt] => 7 [patent_no_of_words] => 0 [patent_no_of_claims] => 10 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 120 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18310773 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/310773
Device for preventing the formation of lime scales May 1, 2023 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18739377 [patent_doc_number] => 20230348298 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-11-02 [patent_title] => IRON-BASED DESALINATION [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/142021 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-05-01 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 10034 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -17 [patent_words_short_claim] => 2 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18142021 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/142021
Iron-based desalination Apr 30, 2023 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19491787 [patent_doc_number] => 12110483 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-10-08 [patent_title] => Perfusion bioreactor with filtration systems [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/308870 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-04-28 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 3 [patent_figures_cnt] => 5 [patent_no_of_words] => 9525 [patent_no_of_claims] => 14 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 286 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18308870 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/308870
Perfusion bioreactor with filtration systems Apr 27, 2023 Issued
Array ( [id] => 20743913 [patent_doc_number] => 12643804 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2026-06-02 [patent_title] => Method and system for fine particulate removal and processing from a coal combustion residual surface impoundment [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/136964 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-04-20 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 7 [patent_figures_cnt] => 7 [patent_no_of_words] => 0 [patent_no_of_claims] => 10 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 123 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18136964 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/136964
Method and system for fine particulate removal and processing from a coal combustion residual surface impoundment Apr 19, 2023 Issued
Array ( [id] => 20535630 [patent_doc_number] => 12552694 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2026-02-17 [patent_title] => Use of trivalent metals to enhance aquatic pesticide efficacy, surface water, and sediment quality while minimizing risk to aquatic biota [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/304032 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-04-20 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 2 [patent_figures_cnt] => 2 [patent_no_of_words] => 6330 [patent_no_of_claims] => 10 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 105 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18304032 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/304032
Use of trivalent metals to enhance aquatic pesticide efficacy, surface water, and sediment quality while minimizing risk to aquatic biota Apr 19, 2023 Issued
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18/133094
POINT-OF-USE LIQUID TREATMENT Apr 10, 2023 Pending
Array ( [id] => 20593431 [patent_doc_number] => 12577132 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2026-03-17 [patent_title] => Ultrapure water production system and ultrapure water production method [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/298452 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-04-11 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 1 [patent_figures_cnt] => 1 [patent_no_of_words] => 1286 [patent_no_of_claims] => 17 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 149 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18298452 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/298452
Ultrapure water production system and ultrapure water production method Apr 10, 2023 Issued
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18/192320
System and method for separating bitumen from shingle powder Mar 28, 2023 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18724474 [patent_doc_number] => 20230338633 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-10-26 [patent_title] => REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER SYSTEM WITH HEAT FORWARD FUNCTION [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/127077 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-03-28 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 8468 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -17 [patent_words_short_claim] => 196 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18127077 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/127077
Reverse osmosis water system with heat forward function Mar 27, 2023 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19463952 [patent_doc_number] => 20240317621 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-09-26 [patent_title] => Semiconductor Chemical Mechanical Polishing Sludge Recycling Device [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/188497 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-03-23 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 1481 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 210 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18188497 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/188497
Semiconductor chemical mechanical polishing sludge recycling device Mar 22, 2023 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19667371 [patent_doc_number] => 12180097 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-12-31 [patent_title] => Hybrid electrochemical and membrane-based processes for treating water with high silica concentrations [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/123536 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-03-20 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 5 [patent_figures_cnt] => 5 [patent_no_of_words] => 9163 [patent_no_of_claims] => 19 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 97 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18123536 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/123536
Hybrid electrochemical and membrane-based processes for treating water with high silica concentrations Mar 19, 2023 Issued
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18/557963
Treatment method of wastewater containing ferricyanide complex and oxalate Mar 14, 2023 Issued
Array ( [id] => 20663901 [patent_doc_number] => 12605653 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2026-04-21 [patent_title] => Anionic switchable hydrophilicity solvents [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/179719 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-03-07 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 13 [patent_figures_cnt] => 14 [patent_no_of_words] => 17519 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 6 [patent_words_short_claim] => 279 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18179719 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/179719
Anionic switchable hydrophilicity solvents Mar 6, 2023 Issued
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18/837411
METHOD FOR PRODUCING GELATINIZED STARCH DRY POWDER, GELATINIZED STARCH DRY POWDER, GELATINIZED BUCKWHEAT DRY POWDER, AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING GELATINIZED STARCH DRY POWDER Feb 20, 2023 Pending
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18/172263
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CANNABIS EXTRACTION Feb 20, 2023 Abandoned
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18/111529
Method of heat sanitization of a haemodialysis water circuit using a calculated dose Feb 16, 2023 Issued
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