Larry Hinebaugh

Title: Larry Hinebaugh and His Vehicle Fluid-Recovery Invention.

Introduction

Larry Hinebaugh is an inventor associated with Cedar City, Utah. His patent addresses the collection and reuse of fluids produced during airplane washing and de-icing, helping reduce the risk of contamination to stormwater, sewer systems, and groundwater.

Latest Patents

Hinebaugh is credited with 1 patent: “Vehicle Containment Mat with Vacuum Recovery and Recycle Means.” The invention uses a containment mat surrounded by a triangular berm with a resilient foam center. A vacuum system collects residual fluid from the mat and transfers it to recycling equipment.

For airplane washing, a pump sends collected water to an effluent storage tank. The water then passes through a hydro-cycle machine and a reverse-osmosis tank before reaching a clean-water storage tank, where it can be reused. In the de-icing embodiment, a distillation unit separates water from ethylene glycol so both components can be recycled.

Career Highlights

The patent’s central contribution is an integrated system for containing, recovering, and processing fluids at the site of aircraft washing or de-icing. By enabling reuse of recovered water and de-icing components, the design offers an alternative to allowing these fluids to enter drainage systems or the surrounding environment.

Collaborations

Michael M. Ladd and June E. Ladd are identified as Hinebaugh’s coworkers. The available information does not specify their roles in the patent or the invention.

Conclusion

Larry Hinebaugh’s patented fluid-recovery system combines containment, vacuum collection, and recycling to support the reuse of fluids from aircraft washing and de-icing while helping protect water resources.