公开(公告)号：US20230278889A1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-07

申请号：US17684704

申请日：2022-03-02

Applicant: Brita LP

Inventor： Rick T. NISHIJIMA ,  Elizabeth Bransford

IPC: C02F1/00 ,  G01F1/86 ,  G01R33/07

CPC classification number: C02F1/003 ,  G01F1/86 ,  G01R33/07 ,  C02F2307/04 ,  C02F2209/445 ,  C02F2209/40

Abstract: A container assembly is disclosed. The container assembly includes a container that contains a volume. Selected portions of the container assembly may provide indication to a user of features or status of the container assembly, including portions thereof.

公开(公告)号：USD998095S1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-05

申请号：US29823006

申请日：2022-01-13

Applicant: BRITA LP

Designer： Federico Macoretta ,  Jessica Hamilton ,  Piercy Yau ,  Paul W. Anderson

Abstract: FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a filter indicator showing the new design;
FIG. 2 is a top view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a bottom view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a left side view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a right side view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a front view thereof; and,
FIG. 7 is a back view thereof.
The broken line showing of a filter indicator is included for the purpose of illustrating portions of the article and forms no part of the claimed design.

公开(公告)号：USD963391S1

公开(公告)日：2022-09-13

申请号：US29750270

申请日：2020-09-11

Applicant: BRITA LP

Designer： Russell E. Bell ,  Madeline A. Donovan ,  Rick T. Nishijima ,  David Wu Zhong ,  Scot Herbst ,  Piercy Yau

公开(公告)号：US11407652B2

公开(公告)日：2022-08-09

申请号：US16687005

申请日：2019-11-18

Applicant: Brita LP

Inventor： Nikhil P. Dani ,  Jonathan McDonald ,  Nicole Doan ,  Jonathan Taylor Wiegele

IPC: C02F1/00 ,  C02F1/28 ,  C02F1/42 ,  B01D29/15 ,  B01D29/96 ,  B01D35/30 ,  B01D29/11 ,  A47J31/60 ,  C02F101/20 ,  C02F101/12 ,  C02F103/06

Abstract: The invention relates to container bodies configured to be used in filter-as-you-pour systems, where filtering is achieved as the user pours water from the container. Such container bodies may have an undivided internal storage volume, so as to not include a reservoir compartment for unfiltered water. They may be part of systems configured to filter water both as water is introduced into a container body of the system and as water is poured from the container body of the system. The filter assembly may be attached to the container body at a location proximate the outlet of the system. Filter media of the filter assembly may comprise an activated carbon textile material that presents a curved surface to water passing through the filter assembly. The container body may be configured as a pitcher, carafe, water bottle, jug, or other shaped container.

公开(公告)号：US11267724B2

公开(公告)日：2022-03-08

申请号：US17000771

申请日：2020-08-24

Applicant: Brita LP

Inventor： Jonathan Taylor Wiegele

IPC: C02F1/28 ,  C02F1/00 ,  B01D29/11 ,  B01D35/30 ,  C02F1/42 ,  C02F101/12 ,  C02F101/20

Abstract: An on-demand filter structure including a first hydrophilic protective layer comprising a first surface exposable to a stream of water. A contact area on the first surface receives the stream. The first hydrophilic protective layer receives the stream and distributes water out a second surface, primarily using gravity. An activated carbon felt (ACF) layer is adjacent to the second surface, wherein the ACF layer is configured for water filtration, primarily using gravity. A second hydrophilic protective layer includes a third surface adjacent the ACF layer and a fourth surface. The third surface receives filtered water from the ACF layer, and the fourth surface expels the filtered water primarily using gravity, wherein the first and second hydrophilic protective layers sandwich the ACF layer. A cross section of the first hydrophilic protective layer, the ACF layer, and the second hydrophilic protective layer has a curvature.

公开(公告)号：US10752516B2

公开(公告)日：2020-08-25

申请号：US16250316

申请日：2019-01-17

Applicant: BRITA LP

Inventor： Jonathan Taylor Wiegele

IPC: C02F1/28 ,  C02F1/00 ,  B01D29/11 ,  B01D35/30 ,  C02F1/42 ,  C02F101/12 ,  C02F101/20

Abstract: An on-demand filter structure including a first hydrophilic protective layer comprising a first surface exposable to a stream of water. A contact area on the first surface receives the stream. The first hydrophilic protective layer receives the stream and distributes water out a second surface, primarily using gravity. An activated carbon felt (ACF) layer is adjacent to the second surface, wherein the ACF layer is configured for water filtration, primarily using gravity. A second hydrophilic protective layer includes a third surface adjacent the ACF layer and a fourth surface. The third surface receives filtered water from the ACF layer, and the fourth surface expels the filtered water primarily using gravity, wherein the first and second hydrophilic protective layers sandwich the ACF layer. A cross section of the first hydrophilic protective layer, the ACF layer, and the second hydrophilic protective layer has a curvature.

公开(公告)号：US10427951B2

公开(公告)日：2019-10-01

申请号：US15241967

申请日：2016-08-19

Applicant: Brita LP

Inventor： Nikhil P. Dani ,  Andrea Diaz ,  Jonathan McDonald ,  David Lyons

IPC: C02F1/28 ,  C02F1/42 ,  C02F1/66 ,  C02F1/00 ,  B01J47/024 ,  B01J20/20 ,  B01J20/28

Abstract: In one example, a filter cartridge includes a housing having a fluid entry port and a fluid exit port, and the housing has a chamber in fluid communication with the fluid entry port and the fluid exit port. A first medium is disposed within the chamber and includes a material that serves to change the pH of a fluid passing through the first medium. A filtration medium is disposed in the chamber downstream of the first medium and arranged to receive effluent of the first medium. The filtration medium includes a material configured to remove a metal from a fluid passing through the filtration medium.

公开(公告)号：US10351442B2

公开(公告)日：2019-07-16

申请号：US15039002

申请日：2014-12-08

Applicant: BRITA LP

Inventor： Nikhil P. Dani ,  Jonathan McDonald ,  Nicole Doan ,  Jonathan Taylor Wiegele

IPC: C02F1/00 ,  C02F1/42 ,  C02F1/28 ,  B01D35/30 ,  B01D29/00 ,  C02F101/12 ,  C02F101/20 ,  A45F3/16

Abstract: The invention relates to filter-as-you-pour water filtration container systems. Such a system may include a container body, an outlet through which water within the container body may be poured and simultaneously filtered, a lid that may be releasably attachable over the container body, and a filter assembly attachable to at least one of the lid or the container body. The filter assembly may be disposed so as to be in a flow stream of the water, as the water is poured out of the container body through an outlet of the system, so that the stream of water exiting through the outlet is simultaneously filtered as it is poured from the container body. The system may further include a flow control device (e.g., a valve, grating, screen, etc.) disposed proximate (e.g., in or over) the outlet to regulate an exit flow rate of water being poured through the outlet.

公开(公告)号：US10343931B2

公开(公告)日：2019-07-09

申请号：US15756809

申请日：2016-09-27

Applicant: Brita LP

Inventor： Nikhil P. Dani ,  Edward B. Rinker ,  Russell Bell

IPC: C02F1/00 ,  B01D29/11 ,  B01D35/30 ,  B01D35/143

Abstract: In one example, a fluid container includes a reservoir that includes a reservoir wall. A cover is configured to engage the reservoir, and the cover includes a spout configured and arranged for fluid communication with the reservoir, and the spout is disposed at one end of the cover. The fluid container also includes a filter cage configured to releasably engage the cover in a location near the spout. When the filter cage is engaged with the cover, and the cover is disposed on the reservoir, a small gap is defined between the front of the spout and the front of the filter cage.

公开(公告)号：US20180311600A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-01

申请号：US15756713

申请日：2016-09-27

Applicant: Brita LP

Inventor： Nikhil P. Dani ,  Russell Bell

IPC: B01D39/20 ,  B01D39/16 ,  B32B3/04 ,  B32B5/02 ,  B32B5/26 ,  B32B37/12 ,  B32B37/18 ,  B32B38/00 ,  B32B7/12 ,  D04H1/407 ,  D04H1/4242 ,  D04H1/58

CPC classification number: D04H1/58 ,  B01D39/1623 ,  B01D2239/0407 ,  B01D2239/065 ,  D04H1/407 ,  D04H1/4242

Abstract: In one example, a filter media laminate is provided that includes a first non-woven layer, a second non-woven layer, and an activated carbon fiber (ACF) layer disposed between, and attached to, the first non-woven layer and the second non-woven layer such that the ACF layer, the first non-woven layer, and the second non-woven layer collectively form the laminate.