公开(公告)号：US20110094310A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-28

申请号：US12984155

申请日：2011-01-04

Applicant: Anthony DiLeo ,  John Dana Hubbard

Inventor： Anthony DiLeo ,  John Dana Hubbard

IPC: G01F1/34

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.

公开(公告)号：US20110017062A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-27

申请号：US12894652

申请日：2010-09-30

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.

公开(公告)号：US20100328865A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-30

申请号：US12879674

申请日：2010-09-10

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

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

IPC: H05K7/00

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.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于在外壳内的设备之间向壳体外部的第二设备（优选地是测试或监控单元）发送信息的系统和方法。 将信息从密封外壳传送到外部设备有许多问题。 在某些情况下，由于内部条件，例如流体流动，压力或温度，使用电线在外壳内可能是不切实际的。 在一个实施例中，外部RF读取装置的天线电连接到壳体的圆顶。 在另一个实施例中，壳体内的装置电连接到壳体部件。 在另一个实施例中，垫圈用于将信息从壳体内传递到外部装置。

公开(公告)号：US20090243395A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-01

申请号：US12079314

申请日：2008-03-26

Applicant: Aaron Burke ,  Michael Joens

Inventor： Aaron Burke ,  Michael Joens

IPC: H02J17/00 ,  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：US07360400B2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-22

申请号：US11446789

申请日：2006-06-05

Applicant: Reinhard Baumfalk ,  Maik Jornitz ,  Ralf Lausch ,  Christian Oldendorf ,  Oscar-Werner Reif

Inventor： Reinhard Baumfalk ,  Maik Jornitz ,  Ralf Lausch ,  Christian Oldendorf ,  Oscar-Werner Reif

IPC: G01N15/08

CPC classification number: G01N15/0826 ,  B01D46/0086 ,  B01D2201/56 ,  B01D2273/18

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for carrying out integrity tests on filter elements by means of test gases, comprising a device housing (3), with an electronic controller (4), arranged therein for regulation and control of the progress of a test programme for filter elements, a filter housing (6), for housing a filter element (2) under test, a pneumatic unit (5), connected to the controller (4) and the filter housing (6), in particular for the generation and measurement of gas pressures, an electronic memory unit (10), which may be connected to the filter element (2) under test and a communication unit (13′), connected to the controller (4), for the exchange of data between the controller (4) and the electronic memory element (10). The communication unit (13′) is preferably embodied as an antenna (14′) and the electronic memory element (10) as a transponder (11). In addition to the device a method for carrying out integrity tests and a computer programme product are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于通过测试气体对过滤元件执行完整性测试的装置，包括设置有用于调节和控制测试程序进度的装置壳体（3），其中安装有电子控制器（4） 过滤器元件，用于容纳被测试的过滤元件（2）的过滤器壳体（6），连接到控制器（4）和过滤器壳体（6）的气动单元（5），特别是用于产生和测量 的气体压力的电子存储器单元（10），可连接到被测试的过滤元件（2）的电子存储器单元（10）和连接到控制器（4）的通信单元（13'），用于在控制器 （4）和电子存储元件（10）。 通信单元（13'）优选地被实施为天线（14'）和作为应答器（11）的电子存储元件（10）。 此外，还公开了用于执行完整性测试的方法和计算机程序产品。

公开(公告)号：US20080087589A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-17

申请号：US11582577

申请日：2006-10-17

Applicant: Michael T. Grzonka ,  Aaron Burke

Inventor： Michael T. Grzonka ,  Aaron Burke

IPC: B01D35/14

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：US20070240578A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-18

申请号：US11402737

申请日：2006-04-12

Applicant: Anthony DiLeo

Inventor： Anthony DiLeo

IPC: B01D46/00

CPC classification number: B01D46/448 ,  A61L2/07 ,  A61L2/28 ,  B01D29/114 ,  B01D35/143 ,  B01D46/429 ,  B01D46/46 ,  B01D2201/291 ,  B01D2201/54 ,  B01D2201/56

Abstract: The present invention describes a system and method for accurately measuring the temperature of a filter element. A temperature transducer, and a communications device are coupled so as to be able to measure and transmit the temperature of a filter element while in use. This system can comprise a single component, integrating both the communication device and the temperature transducer. Alternatively, the system can comprise separate temperature transducer 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 temperature values. The use of this device is beneficial to many applications. For example, the ability to read filter temperatures in situ allows improved Sterilization-In-Place (SIP) protocol compliance, since the temperatures of actual filter elements can be directly measured, rather than interpolated as is done currently.

Abstract translation: 本发明描述了一种用于精确测量过滤元件温度的系统和方法。 温度传感器和通信设备被耦合以便能够在使用中测量和传输过滤元件的温度。 该系统可以包括集成通信设备和温度传感器的单个组件。 或者，系统可以包括彼此通信的分开的温度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温度值。 使用此设备有利于许多应用程序。 例如，原位读取过滤器温度的能力可以改善就地杀菌（SIP）协议标准，因为可以直接测量实际过滤器元件的温度，而不是如当前所进行的那样内插。

公开(公告)号：US20070240492A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-18

申请号：US11402438

申请日：2006-04-12

Applicant: Anthony DiLeo ,  John Dana Hubbard

Inventor： Anthony DiLeo ,  John Dana Hubbard

IPC: G01M3/02 ,  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：US20050194317A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-08

申请号：US10795138

申请日：2004-03-05

Applicant: Norio Ikeyama ,  Mark Wilf

Inventor： Norio Ikeyama ,  Mark Wilf

IPC: B01D35/143 ,  B01D61/10 ,  B01D61/12 ,  B01D63/10 ,  B01D63/12 ,  B01D65/00

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：US20040238420A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-02

申请号：US10492810

申请日：2004-04-14

Inventor： Christian Oldendorf ,  Oscar-Werner Reif ,  Maik Jornitz

IPC: B01D035/14

CPC classification number: B01D35/143 ,  B01D2201/4046 ,  B01D2201/52 ,  B01D2201/54 ,  B01D2201/56 ,  G06Q10/20

Abstract: The invention relates to a filtration system and method for carrying out a process for the filtration of fluids, comprising at least one filtration device with at least one filtration element comprising readable data and a check and/or test apparatus to which the filtration device may be connected, by means of data and testing means lines. The check and/or testing device is connected to a process controller, by data exchange means, for regulation and control of the filtration process and the process controller is connected to a filtration databank, by means of data exchange means, which comprises data sets for at least one filter element and/or for each filtration device and/or for the filtration process. The invention further relates to a computer programme product for carrying out a filtration process on fluids whereby programme components may be called up from a programme memory which support the carrying out of the filtration process.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于进行流体过滤的过程的过滤系统和方法，该过滤系统和方法包括至少一个具有至少一个过滤元件的过滤装置，该过滤元件包括可读取的数据，以及检查和/或测试装置，过滤装置可以 通过数据和测试手段连线。 检查和/或检测设备通过数据交换装置连接到过程控制器，用于过滤过程的调节和控制，并且过程控制器通过数据交换装置连接到过滤数据库，数据交换装置包括用于 至少一个过滤元件和/或每个过滤装置和/或用于过滤过程。 本发明还涉及一种用于对流体进行过滤处理的计算机程序产品，其中可以从支持进行过滤处理的程序存储器调用程序组件。