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公开(公告)号：US11931679B2
公开(公告)日：2024-03-19
申请号：US17318735
申请日：2021-05-12
Applicant: KX Technologies LLC
Inventor： Robert Astle , Matthew W. Hartmann , Garett Strandemo
CPC classification number: B01D35/306 , B01D29/11 , B01D2201/291 , B01D2201/302 , B01D2201/305 , B01D2201/4069 , B01D2201/4092
Abstract: A filtration system interconnection structure includes a filter manifold and a filter cartridge in magnetic communication produced by two complementary correlated magnets capable of generating a magnetic force when in close proximity to one another. The filter magnet polarity transitions are aligned with the manifold magnet polarity transitions such that a repulsion force is generated between the magnets when the filter cartridge is inserted within the manifold sump. The magnetic repulsion force may be used to move a blocking mechanism or actuate a latch structure in the manifold to secure the filter cartridge within the manifold sump upon insertion, or to provide non-contacting actuation of a downstream valve so as to permit or prevent the flow of fluid. Utilizing correlated magnetism in a filter interconnect further provides enhanced authentication and/or anti-counterfeiting means to ensure that only authorized or OEM filter cartridges can be installed.
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12.发明公开公开(公告)号：US20240042353A1
公开(公告)日：2024-02-08
申请号：US18381461
申请日：2023-10-18
Applicant: KX Technologies, LLC
Inventor： Robert Astle , William Li , Jason Morgan , Garett Strandemo , Matthew W. Hartmann
CPC classification number: B01D29/96 , H01H3/503 , B01D29/31 , B01D35/306 , H01H36/0073 , B01D2201/16 , B01D2201/291 , B01D2201/301 , B01D2201/4069 , B01D2201/4092 , H01H2036/0093 , B01D2201/4023 , B01D2201/4053 , B01D2201/303
Abstract: A filtration system interconnection structure having a filter manifold including a sump and a coded polymagnet located on or connected to a portion of the manifold, and a filter cartridge including a filter media, first and second end caps sealed to the filter media, and a paired coded polymagnet magnet located on or connected to the filter cartridge. The polarity profiles of the paired coded polymagnets are aligned such that a magnetic attraction force, magnetic repulsion force, or combination thereof, is generated therebetween when the filter cartridge is inserted within the manifold sump housing and moved to the alignment position, thereby causing the coded polymagnet located on or connected to the manifold to translate with respect to a longitudinal axis of the sump to allowing for direct or indirect actuation of downstream system functionality.
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公开(公告)号：US11326379B2
公开(公告)日：2022-05-10
申请号：US17005932
申请日：2020-08-28
Applicant: KX Technologies LLC
Inventor： Robert Astle , Garett Strandemo , Jordan Robert Fuhs , Matthew W. Hartmann , Gregory Gene Hortin , Jason Morgan
Abstract: A filtration system interconnection structure having a filter manifold and a filter cartridge in magnetic communication with one another, such that a latching mechanism and latch blocking structure in the manifold secures the filter cartridge with a manifold sump when the filter cartridge is inserted within the manifold sump. The magnetic communication is formed between two complementary coded magnets capable of producing a magnetic shear force when in close proximity to one another. The magnetic shear force removes the latching blocking structure from interfering with the latch, allowing the latch to secure the filter cartridge. Movement of the latching blocking structure coded magnet relative to the filter cartridge coded magnet may be perpendicular or parallel with respect to each other. The filter magnet polarity transitions are aligned with the manifold magnet polarity transitions such that a shear force is generated between the magnets when the filter cartridge is inserted within the manifold sump housing, allowing for actuation of the latch blocking mechanism against a biasing force, and allowing the latch to move radially inwards against a separate biasing force.
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公开(公告)号：US20230398476A1
公开(公告)日：2023-12-14
申请号：US18238202
申请日：2023-08-25
Applicant: KX Technologies LLC
Inventor： Robert Astle , Matthew W. Hartmann
IPC: B01D35/06 , H01F7/02 , C02F1/00 , B01D35/153 , C02F1/48
CPC classification number: B01D35/06 , H01F7/0284 , C02F1/003 , B01D35/153 , C02F1/48 , H01F7/0252 , C02F1/283
Abstract: A gravity-fed filtration system and method of initiating flow from a filter cartridge to a holding reservoir for a gravity-fed filtration system. The method comprises providing a filter cartridge having a filter magnet, a holding reservoir for filtered fluid, and a first reservoir having a recess receiving cavity in a bottom surface thereof for receiving ingress fluid. Upon inserting the filter cartridge into the recess receiving cavity and moving the filter magnet to be in in magnetic communication with the carrier magnet, a magnetic force moves the carrier magnet from a first position which blocks fluid flow, to said second position which allows fluid flow to the holding reservoir.
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公开(公告)号：US11779865B2
公开(公告)日：2023-10-10
申请号：US17235563
申请日：2021-04-20
Applicant: KX Technologies LLC
Inventor： Robert Astle , Matthew W. Hartmann
CPC classification number: B01D35/06 , B01D35/153 , C02F1/003 , C02F1/48 , H01F7/0252 , H01F7/0284 , B01D2201/4046 , B01D2201/4069 , C02F1/283 , C02F2201/006 , C02F2307/04
Abstract: A gravity-fed filtration system interconnection structure comprising a reservoir for receiving ingress fluid, and a second, dispensing reservoir. A carrier or shuttle having a carrier magnet is connected to a sluice gate valve which normally blocks the opening to the second reservoir. A filter cartridge may be received by the reservoir and includes a housing body, and a filter magnet disposed within or fixedly connected to the housing body. The filter magnet and the carrier magnet are interconnected via magnetic communication upon insertion of the filter cartridge into the reservoir recess, to move the carrier and/or sluice gate valve as a result of shear force or rotational force generated between the magnets.
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16.发明授权公开(公告)号：US11712645B2
公开(公告)日：2023-08-01
申请号：US16876766
申请日：2020-05-18
Applicant: KX Technologies, LLC
Inventor： Robert Astle , William Li , Garett Strandemo , Matthew W. Hartmann
CPC classification number: B01D29/96 , B01D29/31 , B01D35/306 , H01H3/503 , H01H36/0073 , B01D2201/16 , B01D2201/291 , B01D2201/301 , B01D2201/303 , B01D2201/4023 , B01D2201/4053 , B01D2201/4069 , B01D2201/4092 , H01H2036/0093
Abstract: A filtration system interconnection structure having a filter manifold including a sump housing and a first correlated magnet located on or connected to a portion of the manifold, and a filter cartridge including a filter media, first and second end caps sealed to the filter media, and a second, paired correlated magnet located on or connected to the filter cartridge housing body. The first and second correlated magnets are interconnected via magnetic communication upon insertion of the filter cartridge into the sump housing, and upon movement of the filter cartridge into an alignment position, the correlated magnet located on or connected to the manifold is permitted to translate as a result of the magnetic communication. The polarity profiles of the paired correlated magnets are aligned such that a repulsion force is created when the filter cartridge is inserted within the manifold sump housing.
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公开(公告)号：US20210331103A1
公开(公告)日：2021-10-28
申请号：US17241332
申请日：2021-04-27
Applicant: KX Technologies LLC
Inventor： Robert Astle , Matthew W. Hartmann
IPC: B01D35/30 , B01D35/157 , B01D35/147
Abstract: An interconnection scheme between a filter cartridge and its corresponding manifold whereby a magnetic shear force is introduced to remove a blocking mechanism that would otherwise prohibit attachment. The magnetic shear force may also be employed to activate or deactivate a switch or valve, or engage or disengage an engagement mechanism relative to other components upon interconnection. The magnetic shear force is generated by complementary correlated magnet structures moved into close proximity to one another. The interconnection scheme may be a linear or rotational attachment of the filter cartridge with respect to the manifold. A valve assembly utilizing magnetic shear force may be employed to activate a bypass action between a manifold ingress port and egress port, thereby allowing water to flow when a filter cartridge is removed from the manifold and directing water to the filter cartridge when the valve assembly is activated.
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公开(公告)号：US20210260512A1
公开(公告)日：2021-08-26
申请号：US17318735
申请日：2021-05-12
Applicant: KX Technologies LLC
Inventor： Robert Astle , Matthew W. Hartmann , Garett Strandemo
Abstract: A filtration system interconnection structure includes a filter manifold and a filter cartridge in magnetic communication produced by two complementary correlated magnets capable of generating a magnetic force when in close proximity to one another. The filter magnet polarity transitions are aligned with the manifold magnet polarity transitions such that a repulsion force is generated between the magnets when the filter cartridge is inserted within the manifold sump. The magnetic repulsion force may be used to move a blocking mechanism or actuate a latch structure in the manifold to secure the filter cartridge within the manifold sump upon insertion, or to provide non-contacting actuation of a downstream valve so as to permit or prevent the flow of fluid. Utilizing correlated magnetism in a filter interconnect further provides enhanced authentication and/or anti-counterfeiting means to ensure that only authorized or OEM filter cartridges can be installed.
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公开(公告)号：US20210062559A1
公开(公告)日：2021-03-04
申请号：US17005932
申请日：2020-08-28
Applicant: KX Technologies LLC
Inventor： Robert Astle , Garett Strandemo , Jordan Robert Fuhs , Matthew W. Hartmann , Gregory Gene Hortin , Jason Morgan
Abstract: A filtration system interconnection structure having a filter manifold and a filter cartridge in magnetic communication with one another, such that a latching mechanism and latch blocking structure in the manifold secures the filter cartridge with a manifold sump when the filter cartridge is inserted within the manifold sump. The magnetic communication is formed between two complementary coded magnets capable of producing a magnetic shear force when in close proximity to one another. The magnetic shear force removes the latching blocking structure from interfering with the latch, allowing the latch to secure the filter cartridge. Movement of the latching blocking structure coded magnet relative to the filter cartridge coded magnet may be perpendicular or parallel with respect to each other. The filter magnet polarity transitions are aligned with the manifold magnet polarity transitions such that a shear force is generated between the magnets when the filter cartridge is inserted within the manifold sump housing, allowing for actuation of the latch blocking mechanism against a biasing force, and allowing the latch to move radially inwards against a separate biasing force.
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