公开(公告)号：US20190209952A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-11

申请号：US15862690

申请日：2018-01-05

Applicant: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.

Inventor： Ryan John Prince ,  Alan Joseph Mitchell ,  Gregory Sergeevich Chernov

IPC: B01D35/30 ,  B01D35/14

CPC classification number: B01D35/306 ,  B01D35/14 ,  B01D2201/291 ,  B01D2201/302 ,  C02F2201/006 ,  C02F2307/12

Abstract: A filter assembly that includes one or more features that enhance installation, inspection, and replacement of the filter is provided. In one exemplary aspect, the filter assembly includes a manifold and a filter media assembly that includes a filter media and an end cap attached thereto. The end cap and manifold include features that provide for secure mounting of the filter media assembly with the manifold so as to facilitate inspection, installation, and removal of the filter assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20200263818A1

公开(公告)日：2020-08-20

申请号：US16276720

申请日：2019-02-15

Applicant: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.

Inventor： Ryan John Prince

IPC: F16L37/091 ,  F16L21/08 ,  F16L21/03

Abstract: A quick connection device for fluidly connecting tubular members is provided. In one example aspect, the connection device includes a housing defining a pass-through opening. Locking rings having a plurality of locking pins are disposed within the pass-through opening and are operable to engage tubular members received therein. The housing includes opposing connection ends each having threaded portions. Collets each having a sleeve can be threadingly engaged with the connection ends of the housing via the threaded portions. The collets can be threaded onto the connection ends such that their sleeves engage the locking pins of the locking rings. The engagement of the sleeves with the locking pins causes the locking pins to deflect, which allows the tubular members to be inserted/removed into or from the pass-through opening without need for a user to apply a continuous force on the locking ring and without scratching the tubular members.

公开(公告)号：US10099162B2

公开(公告)日：2018-10-16

申请号：US15252296

申请日：2016-08-31

Applicant: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.

Inventor： Ryan John Prince ,  Wade Antoine Powell

IPC: B01D35/30 ,  B01D35/143 ,  B01D35/153 ,  C02F1/28 ,  F25D23/12

Abstract: A filter cartridge includes a casing. A filter medium is disposed within the casing, and a sleeve is disposed within a port of the casing. The filter cartridge also includes features, such as an annular ring or a flow restriction body, for limiting spillage of water from the filter cartridge.

公开(公告)号：US20180056216A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-01

申请号：US15252296

申请日：2016-08-31

Applicant: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.

Inventor： Ryan John Prince ,  Wade Antoine Powell

IPC: B01D35/30 ,  B01D35/153 ,  C02F1/28 ,  B01D35/143 ,  F25D23/12

CPC classification number: B01D35/30 ,  B01D35/143 ,  B01D35/153 ,  B01D2201/56 ,  C02F1/283 ,  C02F2307/12 ,  F25D23/126 ,  F25D2323/021 ,  F25D2323/121

Abstract: A filter cartridge includes a casing. A filter medium is disposed within the casing, and a sleeve is disposed within a port of the casing. The filter cartridge also includes features, such as an annular ring or a flow restriction body, for limiting spillage of water from the filter cartridge.

公开(公告)号：US20180056215A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-01

申请号：US15244009

申请日：2016-08-23

Applicant: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.

Inventor： Ryan John Prince ,  Wade Antoine Powell ,  Gregory Sergeevich Chernov

IPC: B01D35/143 ,  C02F1/00 ,  B01D35/02 ,  B01D29/96 ,  F25D23/00 ,  G06K7/10

CPC classification number: B01D35/143 ,  B01D29/96 ,  B01D35/02 ,  B01D2201/4061 ,  B01D2201/52 ,  B01D2201/56 ,  C02F1/001 ,  C02F1/003 ,  C02F1/283 ,  C02F1/285 ,  C02F1/441 ,  C02F2201/006 ,  C02F2209/445 ,  C02F2307/12 ,  F25D23/00 ,  F25D23/126 ,  F25D2323/021 ,  F25D2323/121 ,  G06K7/10366

Abstract: A filter cartridge includes a filter medium disposed within a housing. At least one lug is mounted to the housing at a port of the housing. The lug is sized, positioned and/or oriented such that the filter cartridge couples to a manifold in one orientation. As an example, a cross-sectional shape of a first lug mounted to the housing may be different than a cross-sectional shape of a second lug mounted to the housing.

公开(公告)号：US11167228B2

公开(公告)日：2021-11-09

申请号：US15862690

申请日：2018-01-05

Applicant: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.

Inventor： Ryan John Prince ,  Alan Joseph Mitchell ,  Gregory Sergeevich Chernov

IPC: B01D35/30 ,  B01D29/11 ,  B01D35/14 ,  C02F1/00

Abstract: A filter assembly that includes one or more features that enhance installation, inspection, and replacement of the filter is provided. In one exemplary aspect, the filter assembly includes a manifold and a filter media assembly that includes a filter media and an end cap attached thereto. The end cap and manifold include features that provide for secure mounting of the filter media assembly with the manifold so as to facilitate inspection, installation, and removal of the filter assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20200018538A1

公开(公告)日：2020-01-16

申请号：US16032148

申请日：2018-07-11

Applicant: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.

Inventor： Robert Charles Pfaffinger, JR. ,  Ryan John Prince

IPC: F25D17/04 ,  F25D29/00 ,  A61L9/20

Abstract: Refrigerator appliances, including active air filter assemblies for use therein, are provided herein. The active filter assembly may include a housing, a filter medium, a field tag, and a field sensor. The filter medium may be removably positioned within the housing. The field tag may be fixed to the filter medium. The field sensor may be attached to the housing to detect the field tag. The controller may be in operable communication with active filter assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20180304181A1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-25

申请号：US15493197

申请日：2017-04-21

Applicant: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.

Inventor： Ryan John Prince

IPC: B01D35/153 ,  C02F1/00 ,  B01D35/30 ,  C02F1/28 ,  F25D23/12

CPC classification number: B01D35/153 ,  B01D29/33 ,  B01D2201/302 ,  B01D2201/303 ,  C02F1/003 ,  C02F1/283 ,  C02F1/444 ,  C02F2201/005 ,  C02F2201/006 ,  C02F2307/10 ,  C02F2307/12 ,  F25D23/126 ,  F25D2323/121

Abstract: An anti-drip filter assembly is provided herein. The filter assembly may define a filtration path between a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. The filter assembly may include a filter medium and an end cap. The filter medium may define a filtered volume and unfiltered volume. The filter medium may extend along an axial direction between a first end and a second end. The first end may be proximal the fluid inlet and fluid outlet, and the second end may be distal the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. The end cap may be disposed on the first end of the filter medium. Moreover, the filter assembly may define a capillary passage directing a fluid flow along the filtration path. The capillary passage may have a passage width equal to or less than a capillary width of water therein.

公开(公告)号：US11287071B2

公开(公告)日：2022-03-29

申请号：US16276720

申请日：2019-02-15

Applicant: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.

Inventor： Ryan John Prince

IPC: F16L37/091 ,  F16L21/03 ,  F16L21/08

Abstract: A quick connection device for fluidly connecting tubular members is provided. In one example aspect, the connection device includes a housing defining a pass-through opening. Locking rings having a plurality of locking pins are disposed within the pass-through opening and are operable to engage tubular members received therein. The housing includes opposing connection ends each having threaded portions. Collets each having a sleeve can be threadingly engaged with the connection ends of the housing via the threaded portions. The collets can be threaded onto the connection ends such that their sleeves engage the locking pins of the locking rings. The engagement of the sleeves with the locking pins causes the locking pins to deflect, which allows the tubular members to be inserted/removed into or from the pass-through opening without need for a user to apply a continuous force on the locking ring and without scratching the tubular members.

公开(公告)号：US20190201821A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-04

申请号：US15859798

申请日：2018-01-02

Applicant: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.

Inventor： Ryan John Prince ,  Gregory Sergeevich Chernov

IPC: B01D35/30 ,  E03B7/07 ,  B01D35/02

CPC classification number: B01D35/306 ,  B01D35/02 ,  B01D2201/34 ,  B01D2201/50 ,  E03B7/074

Abstract: A water filter assembly includes a manifold mountable to a water conduit. An end of the water conduit is receivable between a manifold body and a mounting clamp of the manifold. A fastener is configured for drawing the manifold body and the mounting clamp together in order to clamp the water conduit to the manifold. A face seal is configured to be compressed between the manifold body and the mounting clamp when the fastener draws the manifold body and the mounting clamp together. An O-ring is positionable on the water conduit such that the O-ring extends between an inner surface of the manifold body and an inner surface of the mounting clamp.