公开(公告)号：US08303698B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-06

申请号：US13459440

申请日：2012-04-30

Applicant: Michael T. Grzonka ,  Michael Joens ,  Aaron Burke

Inventor： Michael T. Grzonka ,  Michael Joens ,  Aaron Burke

IPC: B01D49/00

CPC classification number: B01D35/06 ,  B01D35/143 ,  B01D2201/52 ,  B01D2201/56 ,  Y10S55/34

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for transmitting information between a device within a housing to a second device, preferably a test or monitoring unit, outside of the housing. There are numerous issues associated with transferring information from within a sealed housing to an external device. In some cases, the use of wires inside the housing may be impractical, due to internal conditions, such as fluid flow, pressure or temperature. In one embodiment, the antenna of the external RF reading device is electrically connected to the dome of the housing. In another embodiment, the device within the housing is electrically connected to a housing component. In another embodiment, the gasket is used to pass information from within the housing to an external device.

公开(公告)号：US08007568B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-30

申请号：US11402438

申请日：2006-04-12

Applicant: Anthony DiLeo ,  John Dana Hubbard

Inventor： Anthony DiLeo ,  John Dana Hubbard

IPC: B01D46/46

CPC classification number: B01D35/143 ,  B01D61/147 ,  B01D61/22 ,  B01D65/102 ,  B01D65/104 ,  B01D2201/291 ,  B01D2201/52 ,  B01D2201/56 ,  B01D2311/14 ,  B01D2313/44

Abstract: The present invention describes a system and method for accurately measuring the pressure within a filter housing. A pressure sensor and a communications device are coupled so as to be able to measure and transmit the pressure within the filter housing while in use. This system can comprise a single component, integrating both the communication device and the pressure sensor. Alternatively, the system can comprise separate sensor and transmitter components, in communication with one another. In yet another embodiment, a storage element can be added to the system, thereby allowing the device to store a set of pressure values. The use of this device is beneficial to many applications. For example, the ability to read pressure values in situ allows integrity tests to be performed without additional equipment. In addition, integrity testing for individual filters within multi-filter configurations is possible.

Abstract translation: 本发明描述了一种用于精确测量过滤器壳体内的压力的系统和方法。 压力传感器和通信装置被联接以便能够在使用中测量和传送过滤器壳体内的压力。 该系统可以包括集成通信设备和压力传感器的单个部件。 或者，系统可以包括彼此通信的分离的传感器和发射器部件。 在另一个实施例中，可以将存储元件添加到系统，从而允许设备存储一组压力值。 使用此设备有利于许多应用程序。 例如，原位读取压力值的能力允许在没有附加设备的情况下执行完整性测试。 此外，可以对多过滤器配置中的各个过滤器进行完整性测试。

公开(公告)号：US20110121946A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-26

申请号：US13020914

申请日：2011-02-04

Applicant: Aaron Burke ,  Michael Joens

Inventor： Aaron Burke ,  Michael Joens

IPC: H04Q5/22 ,  H01Q1/40 ,  H01Q9/16 ,  H01F38/00

CPC classification number: H01Q9/16 ,  B01D29/52 ,  B01D46/4245 ,  B01D46/429 ,  B01D2201/34 ,  B01D2201/56 ,  B01D2271/02 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H01Q1/2216 ,  H01Q1/40 ,  H01Q1/50

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing wireless communication and optionally power to the interior of a housing assembly is disclosed. In one embodiment, an antenna is molded within a gasket material, such as silicon, so as to be completely encapsulated. The gasket preferably includes at least one support arm, which holds the antenna toward the middle of the housing, so as to minimize interference from the metal housing. In further embodiments, an inductive coil is encapsulated in the gasket. An alternating current is passed through this coil to create a changing magnetic field, which can then be used to create electrical power in physically separate components, such as filtering elements. In certain embodiments, multiple loops are molded to correspond to multiple filtering elements within the housing.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于向壳体组件的内部提供无线通信和可选地供电的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，将天线模制在衬垫材料（例如硅）内，以便被完全封装。 垫片优选地包括至少一个支撑臂，其将天线朝向壳体的中间保持，以便最小化来自金属壳体的干扰。 在另外的实施例中，感应线圈封装在垫圈中。 交流电流通过该线圈以产生变化的磁场，其然后可用于在物理上分离的部件（例如过滤元件）中产生电力。 在某些实施例中，模制多个环以对应于壳体内的多个过滤元件。

公开(公告)号：US20110083491A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-14

申请号：US12969153

申请日：2010-12-15

Applicant: Anthony DiLeo ,  John Dana Hubbard

Inventor： Anthony DiLeo ,  John Dana Hubbard

IPC: G01N15/08

CPC classification number: B01D35/143 ,  B01D61/147 ,  B01D61/22 ,  B01D65/102 ,  B01D65/104 ,  B01D2201/291 ,  B01D2201/52 ,  B01D2201/56 ,  B01D2311/14 ,  B01D2313/44

Abstract: The present invention describes a system and method for accurately measuring the pressure within a filter housing. A pressure sensor and a communications device are coupled so as to be able to measure and transmit the pressure within the filter housing while in use. This system can comprise a single component, integrating both the communication device and the pressure sensor. Alternatively, the system can comprise separate sensor and transmitter components, in communication with one another. In yet another embodiment, a storage element can be added to the system, thereby allowing the device to store a set of pressure values. The use of this device is beneficial to many applications. For example, the ability to read pressure values in situ allows integrity tests to be performed without additional equipment. In addition, integrity testing for individual filters within multi-filter configurations is possible.

Abstract translation: 本发明描述了一种用于精确测量过滤器壳体内的压力的系统和方法。 压力传感器和通信装置被联接以便能够在使用中测量和传送过滤器壳体内的压力。 该系统可以包括集成通信设备和压力传感器的单个部件。 或者，系统可以包括彼此通信的分离的传感器和发射器部件。 在另一个实施例中，可以将存储元件添加到系统，从而允许设备存储一组压力值。 使用此设备有利于许多应用程序。 例如，原位读取压力值的能力允许在没有附加设备的情况下执行完整性测试。 此外，可以对多过滤器配置中的各个过滤器进行完整性测试。

公开(公告)号：US07898495B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-01

申请号：US12079314

申请日：2008-03-26

Applicant: Aaron Burke ,  Michael Joens

Inventor： Aaron Burke ,  Michael Joens

IPC: H01Q1/42

CPC classification number: H01Q9/16 ,  B01D29/52 ,  B01D46/4245 ,  B01D46/429 ,  B01D2201/34 ,  B01D2201/56 ,  B01D2271/02 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H01Q1/2216 ,  H01Q1/40 ,  H01Q1/50

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing wireless communication and optionally power to the interior of a housing assembly is disclosed. In one embodiment, an antenna is molded within a gasket material, such as silicon, so as to be completely encapsulated. The gasket preferably includes at least one support arm, which holds the antenna toward the middle of the housing, so as to minimize interference from the metal housing. In further embodiments, an inductive coil is encapsulated in the gasket. An alternating current is passed through this coil to create a changing magnetic field, which can then be used to create electrical power in physically separate components, such as filtering elements. In certain embodiments, multiple loops are molded to correspond to multiple filtering elements within the housing.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于向壳体组件的内部提供无线通信和可选地供电的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，将天线模制在衬垫材料（例如硅）内，以便被完全封装。 垫片优选地包括至少一个支撑臂，其将天线朝向壳体的中间保持，以便最小化来自金属壳体的干扰。 在另外的实施例中，感应线圈封装在垫圈中。 交流电流通过该线圈以产生变化的磁场，其然后可用于在物理上分离的部件（例如过滤元件）中产生电力。 在某些实施例中，模制多个环以对应于壳体内的多个过滤元件。

公开(公告)号：US20110043164A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-24

申请号：US12910917

申请日：2010-10-25

Applicant: Michael T. Grzonka ,  Aaron Burke

Inventor： Michael T. Grzonka ,  Aaron Burke

IPC: H02J7/04 ,  H02J17/00

CPC classification number: B01D35/143 ,  B01D46/429 ,  B01D2201/52 ,  B01D2201/56 ,  B01D2201/58 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/70

Abstract: The present invention describes a system and method for supplying electrical power to a device, such as a filter element, located within a housing. In one embodiment, a conductive coil is embedded into the housing base, and a second coil is embedded into the filter element. Current is then passed through the coil in the housing base. Through induction, a current is created in the second coil in the filter element, in much the same way as a transformer functions. This inductive field may interfere with the operation of the various electronic functions, such as communications, sensing or other activities. To overcome this issue, an energy storage component, such as a capacitor, is included in the filter electronics. In this way, the power generated by the inductive field can be stored, and used when the inductive field is no longer present.

Abstract translation: 本发明描述了一种用于向位于壳体内的诸如过滤元件的装置提供电力的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，导电线圈被嵌入到壳体基座中，并且第二线圈被嵌入到过滤元件中。 电流然后通过壳体基座中的线圈。 通过感应，以与变压器功能大致相同的方式在滤波器元件中的第二线圈中产生电流。 该感应场可能会干扰诸如通信，感测或其他活动的各种电子功能的操作。 为了克服这个问题，诸如电容器的能量存储部件被包括在滤波器电子器件中。 以这种方式，可以存储由感应场产生的功率，并且当感应场不再存在时使用。

公开(公告)号：US20110036109A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-17

申请号：US12903310

申请日：2010-10-13

Applicant: Andrew Krause ,  Ramesh Janardhanam ,  Steven Root ,  Abdel Hamad

Inventor： Andrew Krause ,  Ramesh Janardhanam ,  Steven Root ,  Abdel Hamad

IPC: F25B49/00 ,  F25D3/00

CPC classification number: F25D23/126 ,  B01D2201/52 ,  B01D2201/56 ,  F25D2323/121 ,  F25D2323/122 ,  F25D2400/06

Abstract: A water dispensing system for a refrigerator comprising a refrigeration compartment includes a manifold assembly, a monitoring device coupled to the manifold assembly and including at least one sensor, and a filter assembly including a filter housing removably mounted to the manifold assembly. The filter assembly is configured to be compatible with a plurality of suitable filter media. At least two indicators are in signal communication with the at least one sensor when the filter housing is mounted onto the manifold assembly. A controller is operatively coupled to the monitoring device. The controller is configured to identify the filter assembly and the filter medium based on a signal received from the at least one sensor and operate the water dispensing system based on the identification of the filter assembly and the filter medium.

Abstract translation: 一种用于包括冷藏室的冰箱的水分配系统，包括歧管组件，联接到歧管组件并包括至少一个传感器的监测装置和包括可移除地安装到歧管组件的过滤器壳体的过滤器组件。 过滤器组件被配置为与多个合适的过滤介质兼容。 当过滤器壳体安装到歧管组件上时，至少两个指示器与至少一个传感器信号通信。 控制器可操作地耦合到监控设备。 控制器被配置为基于从至少一个传感器接收的信号来识别过滤器组件和过滤介质，并且基于过滤器组件和过滤介质的识别操作水分配系统。

公开(公告)号：US07736495B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-15

申请号：US12251358

申请日：2008-10-14

Applicant: Norio Ikeyama ,  Mark Wilf

Inventor： Norio Ikeyama ,  Mark Wilf

IPC: B01D61/00

CPC classification number: B01D35/143 ,  B01D61/10 ,  B01D61/12 ,  B01D63/10 ,  B01D63/12 ,  B01D65/00 ,  B01D2201/52 ,  B01D2201/56

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention comprise reverse osmosis filters and systems comprising embedded radio frequency identification (RFID) tags for storing and retrieving data. The RFID tags can be preferably embedded under a filtration device's protective outer shell. Information can be easily stored onto and retrieved from the embedded RFID tags. The ability to easily store and retrieve data from the embedded RFID devices facilitates the creation of loading maps, monitoring, addition, and replacement of fluid filtration devices.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例包括反渗透滤波器和包括用于存储和检索数据的嵌入式射频识别（RFID）标签的系统。 RFID标签可以优选地嵌入在过滤装置的保护外壳下。 信息可以容易地存储在嵌入式RFID标签上并从其中检索。 从嵌入式RFID设备轻松存储和检索数据的能力有助于创建流体过滤装置的装载图，监控，添加和更换。

公开(公告)号：US20100096302A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-22

申请号：US12615690

申请日：2009-11-10

Applicant: Robert E. Astle ,  Hemang Patel ,  Mahesh Z. Patel ,  Thomas Holler ,  Karl Fritze

Inventor： Robert E. Astle ,  Hemang Patel ,  Mahesh Z. Patel ,  Thomas Holler ,  Karl Fritze

IPC: B01D35/143

CPC classification number: B01D35/143 ,  B01D27/101 ,  B01D29/606 ,  B01D2201/4023 ,  B01D2201/4046 ,  B01D2201/52 ,  B01D2201/54 ,  B01D2201/56 ,  C02F9/005 ,  C02F2201/006 ,  C02F2209/008 ,  C02F2209/40 ,  C02F2209/42

Abstract: A fluid treatment system is provided, the system including a fluid treatment cartridge for treating fluid passing therethrough. The cartridge has an inlet through which untreated fluid enters the cartridge and an outlet from which treated fluid exits the cartridge. The cartridge also has a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag for storing data. The fluid treatment system also includes a connection manifold configured to detachably support the fluid treatment cartridge. The connection manifold has an inlet flow path for directing untreated fluid to the inlet of the cartridge and an outlet flow path for directing treated fluid from the outlet of the cartridge, and a data sensor for reading data stored on the RFID tag. The fluid treatment system further includes means for evaluating the data stored on the RFID tag and read by the data sensor, as well as means for deterring fluid treatment system use based upon the evaluation of the data stored on the RFID tag and read by the data sensor.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种流体处理系统，该系统包括用于处理通过其中的流体的流体处理盒。 药筒具有未经处理的流体进入药筒的入口和经处理的流体从出口离开药筒的出口。 该盒还具有用于存储数据的射频识别（RFID）标签。 流体处理系统还包括配置成可拆卸地支撑流体处理盒的连接歧管。 连接歧管具有用于将未处理的流体引导到药筒的入口的入口流动路径和用于引导来自药筒的出口的经处理的流体的出口流动路径，以及用于读取存储在RFID标签上的数据的数据传感器。 流体处理系统还包括用于评估存储在RFID标签上并由数据传感器读取的数据的装置，以及用于基于对存储在RFID标签上的数据的评估并通过数据读取来阻止流体处理系统使用的装置 传感器。

公开(公告)号：US07699989B2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-20

申请号：US11582577

申请日：2006-10-17

Applicant: Michael T. Grzonka ,  Aaron Burke

Inventor： Michael T. Grzonka ,  Aaron Burke

IPC: B01D61/00 ,  B01D35/06

CPC classification number: B01D35/143 ,  B01D46/429 ,  B01D2201/52 ,  B01D2201/56 ,  B01D2201/58 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/70

Abstract: The present invention describes a system and method for supplying electrical power to a device, such as a filter element, located within a housing. In one embodiment, a conductive coil is embedded into the housing base, and a second coil is embedded into the filter element. Current is then passed through the coil in the housing base. Through induction, a current is created in the second coil in the filter element, in much the same way as a transformer functions. This inductive field may interfere with the operation of the various electronic functions, such as communications, sensing or other activities. To overcome this issue, an energy storage component, such as a capacitor, is included in the filter electronics. In this way, the power generated by the inductive field can be stored, and used when the inductive field is no longer present.

Abstract translation: 本发明描述了一种用于向位于壳体内的诸如过滤器元件的装置提供电力的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，导电线圈被嵌入到壳体基座中，并且第二线圈被嵌入到过滤元件中。 电流然后通过壳体基座中的线圈。 通过感应，以与变压器功能大致相同的方式在滤波器元件中的第二线圈中产生电流。 该感应场可能会干扰诸如通信，感测或其他活动的各种电子功能的操作。 为了克服这个问题，诸如电容器的能量存储部件被包括在滤波器电子器件中。 以这种方式，可以存储由感应场产生的功率，并且当感应场不再存在时使用。