公开(公告)号：US09696728B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-04

申请号：US14532062

申请日：2014-11-04

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Joseph Emil Gormley ,  Natarajan Venkatakrishnan

IPC: B02C18/00 ,  G05D7/06 ,  E03C1/10 ,  E03C1/266

CPC classification number: G05D7/0635 ,  B02C18/0084 ,  B02C18/0092 ,  E03C1/102 ,  E03C1/266

Abstract: In one aspect, a water supply system for a waste disposal may include first and second supply conduits fluidly connected to separate water supplies, with the first supply conduit having a first discharge end and the second supply conduit having a second discharge end. The system may also include a disposal conduit fluidly connected to the first and second supply conduits. The disposal conduit may be spaced apart from the first and second conduits such that an air gap is defined between an inlet end of the disposal conduit and the first and second discharge ends. The inlet end may be configured to receive water expelled from the first and second supply conduits. Moreover, an outlet end of the disposal conduit may be configured to be in fluid communication with an inlet of the waste disposal such that water directed through the disposal conduit is received within the disposal.

公开(公告)号：US09688546B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-27

申请号：US14487123

申请日：2014-09-16

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Stephen Bernard Froelicher ,  Natarajan Venkatakrishnan

IPC: B01D35/30 ,  C02F1/00 ,  C02F103/02

CPC classification number: C02F1/003 ,  B01D35/30 ,  C02F2103/02 ,  C02F2201/006 ,  C02F2209/005 ,  C02F2209/445 ,  C02F2307/12

Abstract: A water filter assembly having one or more electrical connections with a removable filter cartridge is provided. The electrical connections can be used to provide power to, and/or communication with, one or more electrical components incorporated into the filter cartridge. Wire form contacts are used to provide the electrical connections. The wire form contacts can be incorporated into a variety of different water filter assembly configurations having a removable filter cartridge.

公开(公告)号：US09274020B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-01

申请号：US14052837

申请日：2013-10-14

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Gregory Sergeevich Chernov ,  Natarajan Venkatakrishnan ,  Anthony William Simpson ,  Bradford Stewart Gasior ,  Kenneth Maurice Jackson ,  Daniel Joseph Russell

IPC: G08B21/00 ,  G01M3/16 ,  G01M3/04

CPC classification number: G01M3/16 ,  G01M3/045

Abstract: The present subject matter provides a system and a method for detecting liquid water. The method includes establishing signal communication between an RFID tag and an RFID reader, monitoring the signal communication between the RFID tag and the RFID reader and determining that liquid water is disposed between the RFID tag and the RFID reader or on the RFID tag if the signal communication between the RFID tag and the RFID reader is disrupted, interrupted or terminated.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种用于检测液体水的系统和方法。 该方法包括建立RFID标签与RFID读取器之间的信号通信，监测RFID标签与RFID阅读器之间的信号通信，并确定液体水被放置在RFID标签与RFID读取器之间或RFID标签上，如果信号 RFID标签与RFID阅读器之间的通信被中断，中断或终止。

公开(公告)号：US09218632B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-22

申请号：US14031396

申请日：2013-09-19

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Natarajan Venkatakrishnan ,  Kevin Farrelly Nolan ,  David C. Bingham ,  David Joseph Najewicz

IPC: G05B15/02 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  G06F1/32

CPC classification number: G06Q50/06 ,  G06F1/3203

Abstract: Apparatus and method for managing energy of a home or other structure are disclosed. An energy management system for a home network comprises a central device controller configured to communicate with energy consuming devices, energy generation devices and storage devices at a home. Power/energy measuring devices provide consumption measurements for the home and each device to the controller. A user interface has a client application configured to provide information to a user/consumer and to an energy provider/utility about energy consumption, energy generation and storage. An energy profile and a carbon footprint of an individual's home are generated along with recommendations for energy savings and/or possible addition of on site generation or energy storage.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于管理家庭或其他结构的能量的设备和方法。 用于家庭网络的能量管理系统包括中央设备控制器，其被配置为与家庭中的能量消耗设备，能量产生设备和存储设备进行通信。 电力/能量测量设备为家庭和每个设备向控制器提供消耗测量。 用户界面具有被配置为向用户/消费者以及关于能量消耗，能量产生和存储的能量提供者/实用程序提供信息的客户端应用。 产生个人住宅的能源概况和碳足迹，并提供节能和/或可能添加现场生成或能量存储的建议。

公开(公告)号：US09533894B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-03

申请号：US14052852

申请日：2013-10-14

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Natarajan Venkatakrishnan ,  Stephen Bernard Froelicher ,  Andrew Reinhard Krause ,  Mariano Pablo Filippa

IPC: C02F1/00 ,  B01D27/10 ,  B01D35/143 ,  B01D35/14

CPC classification number: C02F1/008 ,  B01D27/10 ,  B01D35/14 ,  B01D35/143 ,  B01D35/1435 ,  C02F1/003 ,  C02F2201/006 ,  C02F2209/02 ,  C02F2307/12 ,  F25D2323/121

Abstract: A filtering system is provided that includes at least one temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of a filter cartridge. The temperature measurements can used to determine whether the filter cartridge is at an increased risk of suffering a leak due to a crack of other material failure caused by exposure to certain temperatures. More than one temperature sensor may be used. The temperature measurements can also be used to determine whether one or more corrective actions should be taken such as e.g., providing a notification to a user and/or shutting of a flow of fluid to the filter cartridge.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种过滤系统，其包括用于测量过滤器滤芯的温度的至少一个温度传感器。 温度测量可用于确定滤芯是否处于由于暴露于某些温度导致的其他材料故障的裂纹而导致泄漏的风险。 可以使用多于一个的温度传感器。 温度测量还可用于确定是否应采取一种或多种校正措施，例如向用户提供通知和/或关闭流体到滤筒。

公开(公告)号：US09222678B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-29

申请号：US13775390

申请日：2013-02-25

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Natarajan Venkatakrishnan

IPC: F24C11/00 ,  F24C15/32 ,  F24C15/34

CPC classification number: F24C11/00 ,  F24C15/32 ,  F24C15/34 ,  F28D15/02 ,  F28D2021/0056

Abstract: A heating assembly is provided to reduce the pre-heat time of an oven. The heating assembly vaporizes a phase change fluid in an evaporator, allows the phase change fluid vapor to travel to a reactor in thermal communication with a cooking chamber of an oven appliance. In the reactor, the phase change fluid combines with a reaction substance and condenses, releasing latent heat and providing heat to the cooking chamber of the oven appliance.

Abstract translation: 提供加热组件以减少烤箱的预热时间。 加热组件使蒸发器中的相变流体蒸发，允许相变流体蒸汽行进到与炉具的烹饪室热连通的反应器。 在反应器中，相变流体与反应物质结合并冷凝，释放潜热并向烤箱器具的烹饪室提供热量。

公开(公告)号：US20140174996A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-26

申请号：US13721198

申请日：2012-12-20

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

Inventor： Andrew Reinhard Krause ,  Gregory Sergeevich Chernov ,  Natarajan Venkatakrishnan ,  Kevin Farrelly Nolan

IPC: B01D35/14

CPC classification number: B01D35/14 ,  B01D35/1435

Abstract: Audible features are provided for a fluid filter assembly and a filter cartridge for use with a fluid filter assembly. The audible features generate sound when the filter cartridge is installed in the filter system so as to provide a signal indicating proper installation. Sound can also be created when the filter cartridge is removed. The filter system can also be provided with features for reducing clogging of the fluid path leading to the filter element.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于流体过滤器组件和与流体过滤器组件一起使用的过滤器滤芯的声音特征。 当过滤器滤芯安装在过滤器系统中时，声音功能会产生声音，以提供指示正确安装的信号。 拆除过滤器滤芯时也可以创建声音。 过滤器系统还可以具有用于减少通向过滤元件的流体路径堵塞的特征。