Self-contained water filtration system including wireless communication and filter verification and method of using the same

    公开(公告)号:US09783430B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-10-10

    申请号:US14458218

    申请日:2014-08-12

    Applicant: Zachary Rice

    Inventor: Zachary Rice

    Abstract: A water filtration housing containing a pressure vessel configured to receive a water filter cartridge; a ring enclosure attachable to an open, top end of the housing enclosure; an interface tower including a user interface; a lid assembly removably attachable to the ring enclosure, the lid assembly including (i) a pressure cap and gasket for maintaining a given pressure in said pressure vessel and (ii) a rotatable lever for disengaging the pressure cap from the pressure vessel thereby releasing pressure therein. A mating system between the lid assembly and ring enclosure prevents the lid assembly from being attached to the ring enclosure in a misaligned fashion. RFID technology may be used for identifying the water filter cartridge installed therein and wireless communication technology (e.g., Wi-Fi) to transmit collected system data (e.g., water usage) to a central location for analysis such that the customer is provided with, for example, operational suggestions.

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAINTENANCE AND MONITORING OF FILTRATIONS SYSTEMS
    85.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAINTENANCE AND MONITORING OF FILTRATIONS SYSTEMS 审中-公开
    过滤系统的维护与监控系统与方法

    公开(公告)号:US20170048709A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-16

    申请号:US15306169

    申请日:2015-04-20

    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward methods, apparatuses and systems for operating at a fluid-maintenance site. In certain embodiments, the methods, apparatuses, and systems include a fluid filter, a sensor that provides parameters that characterize fluid flowing through the fluid filter, and a wireless interface circuit. The wireless interface circuit operates in a set-up mode and a normal-operation mode. In the set-up mode, the wireless interface circuit operates by communicating authentication data with a mobile data-processing device while the mobile data-processing device is proximate to the fluid-maintenance site. In the normal-operation mode, the wireless interface circuit operates by sending the parameters wirelessly, according to the authentication protocol, to a remotely-situated server via a wireless communication medium and a broadband connection.

    Abstract translation: 本公开的方面涉及用于在流体维护部位操作的方法,装置和系统。 在某些实施例中,方法,装置和系统包括流体过滤器,提供表征流过流体过滤器的流体的参数的传感器,以及无线接口电路。 无线接口电路在建立模式和正常操作模式下工作。 在设置模式中,无线接口电路通过在移动数据处理设备靠近流体维护站点时与移动数据处理设备通信认证数据来操作。 在正常操作模式中,无线接口电路通过经由无线通信介质和宽带连接将根据认证协议无线地参数发送到位于远程的服务器来进行操作。

    WATER FILTER ASSEMBLY AND A SYSTEM FOR DETECTING LIQUID
    87.
    发明申请
    WATER FILTER ASSEMBLY AND A SYSTEM FOR DETECTING LIQUID 审中-公开
    水过滤器组件和用于检测液体的系统

    公开(公告)号:US20150290569A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-15

    申请号:US14249798

    申请日:2014-04-10

    CPC classification number: B01D35/30 B01D2201/302 B01D2201/52 B01D2201/56

    Abstract: A water filter assembly is provided. The water filter assembly includes a filter cartridge removably mounted to a manifold. An RFID tag is positioned at an outer surface of the filter cartridge. The water filter assembly also includes a liquid collector positioned below the filter cartridge. The liquid collector is positioned for receiving liquid leaking from the water filter assembly. A system for detecting liquid is also provided.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种水过滤器组件。 水过滤器组件包括可移除地安装到歧管的过滤器滤芯。 RFID标签定位在滤筒的外表面。 水过滤器组件还包括位于过滤器滤芯下方的液体收集器。 液体收集器定位成接收从水过滤器组件泄漏的液体。 还提供了一种用于检测液体的系统。

    Water filter with monitoring device and refrigeration appliance including same
    88.
    发明授权
    Water filter with monitoring device and refrigeration appliance including same 有权
    带过滤器的监控装置和制冷器具包括相同的

    公开(公告)号:US08935938B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-01-20

    申请号:US13115625

    申请日:2011-05-25

    Abstract: An assembly for filtering water includes a housing, a water inlet for supplying unfiltered water to the housing, and a water filter including an outer casing attached to the housing in communication with the water inlet and a filter medium within the outer casing, the water filter filtering the unfiltered water through filter medium to provide filtered water. A water outlet is attached to the housing for transferring filtered water from the outer casing to a device via the housing. Some sort of indicia is located on the outer casing, and an optical device detects a feature of the indicia to determine if the water filter is properly installed in the housing. Related refrigeration appliances incorporating such devices are also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 用于过滤水的组件包括壳体,用于将未过滤水供应到壳体的进水口,以及水过滤器,其包括附接到壳体的与外部壳体连通的外壳和在外壳内的过滤介质,水过滤器 通过过滤介质过滤未过滤的水,以提供过滤水。 出水口连接到外壳,用于将经过外壳的过滤水经由外壳传送到设备。 某种类型的标记位于外壳上,并且光学装置检测标记的特征以确定滤水器是否适当地安装在壳体中。 还公开了结合这种装置的相关制冷装置。

    Filter with data storage provided with an antenna for transmitting signals
    90.
    发明授权
    Filter with data storage provided with an antenna for transmitting signals 失效
    过滤带有天线的数据存储器,用于传输信号

    公开(公告)号:US08449765B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-05-28

    申请号:US12735446

    申请日:2009-01-30

    Abstract: A filter element (1) for filtering fluids, such as hydraulic fluids or gases, is in a filter housing (12) having an inlet (18) for the fluid to be filtered, an outlet (20) for the filtered fluid. The filter element has a data storage (52). Data stored in the data storage (52) is electronically readable from the data storage (52) by a read and/or write device (70). An antenna (60) extends outside the data storage (52) and provides the signal coupling between the data storage (52) and the read and/or write device (70). The antenna (60) extends at least in sections about a longitudinal axis (44) of the filter element (1) such that independently from the angular position of the filter element (1) and the attached data storage (52) a signal coupling between the data storage (52) and the read and/or write device (70) is ensured.

    Abstract translation: 用于过滤流体(例如液压流体或气体)的过滤器元件(1)位于具有用于待过滤流体的入口(18)的过滤器壳体(12)中,用于过滤流体的出口(20)。 过滤元件具有数据存储器(52)。 存储在数据存储器(52)中的数据可由读取和/或写入设备(70)从数据存储器(52)电子读取。 天线(60)延伸到数据存储器(52)外部,并且提供数据存储器(52)和读取和/或写入设备(70)之间的信号耦合。 天线(60)至少围绕过滤器元件(1)的纵向轴线(44)部分延伸,使得独立于过滤元件(1)和附接数据存储器(52)的角位置之间的信号 数据存储器(52)和读取和/或写入设备(70)被确保。

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