公开(公告)号：US20140175000A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-26

申请号：US14099312

申请日：2013-12-06

Applicant: ROGER P. REID

Inventor： ROGER P. REID

IPC: B01D35/30

CPC classification number: B01D35/306 ,  B01D27/08 ,  B01D35/30 ,  B01D46/0004 ,  B01D46/009 ,  B01D46/2411 ,  B01D46/2414 ,  B01D2201/302 ,  B01D2201/303 ,  B01D2201/4015 ,  B01D2201/4046 ,  B01D2201/4053 ,  B01D2201/4061 ,  B01D2265/026 ,  Y10S285/914

Abstract: A filter and its holder each have a keyed surface, one being a protruding “key” and one being a recessed “lock,” wherein cooperation of these keyed surfaces is required in order for the filter to be installed in the holder. Modification/adaptation of the keyed surfaces, by changing the location, number and length of the key protrusions and cooperating recesses during manufacture, allows various sets of mating filters and holders to be produced so that only mating/matching filters and holders may be connected together. The keyed protrusions are preferably located on an upper shoulder or on protruding flange(s) of the upper end of the filter. The cooperating recess structure inside the filter holder comprises axial recesses that allow axial insertion of the key protrusions, and hence the filter, into the holder and also a circumferential recesses portion that receives multiple key protrusions to retain the filter in the holder. This way, multiple key protrusions slide into and are retained in a single circumferential recess/slot, rather than each key protrusion being received in its own separate circumferential recess/slot.

Abstract translation: 过滤器及其保持器各自具有带键表面，一个是突出的“键”，一个是凹入的“锁定”，其中需要这些键合表面的协作以使过滤器安装在保持器中。 通过在制造过程中改变键突起和配合凹槽的位置，数量和长度来改变键盘表面的修改/改编，允许制造各种配套的过滤器和保持器，使得仅配合/匹配过滤器和保持器可以连接在一起 。 键合的突起优选地位于过滤器的上端的上肩部或突出的凸缘上。 过滤器保持器内部的配合凹槽结构包括轴向凹槽，其允许将键突起部以及因此的过滤器轴向插入到保持器中，并且还包括容纳多个键突起以将过滤器保持在保持器中的周向凹部。 这样，多个键突起滑入并保持在单个周向凹槽/槽中，而不是每个键突起被容纳在其自己的独立的周向凹槽/槽中。

公开(公告)号：US20140174999A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-26

申请号：US14059818

申请日：2013-10-22

Applicant: ROGER P. REID

Inventor： ROGER P. REID

IPC: B01D35/30

CPC classification number: B01D35/306 ,  B01D35/30 ,  B01D46/0004 ,  B01D46/009 ,  B01D46/2411 ,  B01D46/2414 ,  B01D2201/302 ,  B01D2201/4046 ,  B01D2265/026 ,  Y10S285/914

Abstract: Embodiments of a key system for filters and their connecting heads, brackets, or other holders are shown. The filter cartridge and its holder each have a keyed surface, one being a protruding “key” and one being a recessed “lock”. Cooperation of these keyed surfaces is required in order for the filter cartridge to be installed in the holder, so that mis-matched cartridges cannot be installed into the holder, for example, to prevent a particular type of cartridge from being placed in a filtration or other process where it would be inappropriate, or undesired. The keyed surfaces are selectively locate-able preferably at different circumferential locations on a perimeter of the filter and a corresponding location on a perimeter of the head/holder. The perimeter may be, for example, on an outer shoulder surface of a filter and an inner surface of a valve head, or on outer and inner surfaces of connectors that provide a liquid seal between the filter and the head/holder.

Abstract translation: 示出了用于过滤器及其连接头，支架或其它保持器的关键系统的实施例。 滤芯及其支架各自具有带键的表面，一个是突出的“键”，一个是凹入的“锁定”。 为了将滤芯安装在保持器中，需要这些键合表面的合作，使得不匹配的墨盒不能安装到支架中，例如以防止特定类型的墨盒被置于过滤或 不合适的或不合适的其他过程。 键合表面优选地选择性地定位在过滤器的周边上的不同圆周位置以及头/保持器的周边上的对应位置。 周边可以是例如在过滤器的外肩表面和阀头的内表面上，或者在连接器的外表面和内表面上，在过滤器和头/保持器之间提供液体密封。

公开(公告)号：US20170021294A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-26

申请号：US15133108

申请日：2016-04-19

Applicant: ROGER P. REID

Inventor： ROGER P. REID

IPC: B01D35/30

CPC classification number: B01D35/306 ,  B01D27/08 ,  B01D35/30 ,  B01D46/0004 ,  B01D46/009 ,  B01D46/2411 ,  B01D46/2414 ,  B01D2201/302 ,  B01D2201/303 ,  B01D2201/4015 ,  B01D2201/4046 ,  B01D2201/4053 ,  B01D2201/4061 ,  B01D2265/026 ,  Y10S285/914

Abstract: A filter and its holder each have a keyed surface, one being a protruding “key” and one being a recessed “lock,” wherein cooperation of these keyed surfaces is required in order for the filter to be installed in the holder. Modification/adaptation of the keyed surfaces, by changing the location, number and length of the key protrusions and cooperating recesses during manufacture, allows various sets of mating filters and holders to be produced so that only mating/matching filters and holders may be connected together. The keyed protrusions are preferably located on an upper shoulder or on protruding flange(s) of the upper end of the filter. The cooperating recess structure inside the filter holder comprises axial recesses that allow axial insertion of the key protrusions, and hence the filter, into the holder and also a circumferential recesses portion that receives multiple key protrusions to retain the filter in the holder. This way, multiple key protrusions slide into and are retained in a single circumferential recess/slot, rather than each key protrusion being received in its own separate circumferential recess/slot.

Abstract translation: 过滤器及其保持器各自具有带键表面，一个是突出的“键”，一个是凹入的“锁定”，其中需要这些键合表面的协作以使过滤器安装在保持器中。 通过在制造过程中改变键突起和配合凹槽的位置，数量和长度来改变键盘表面的修改/改编，允许制造各种配套的过滤器和保持器，使得只有匹配/匹配的过滤器和保持器可以连接在一起 。 键合的突起优选地位于过滤器的上端的上肩部或突出的凸缘上。 过滤器保持器内部的配合凹槽结构包括轴向凹槽，其允许将键突起部以及因此的过滤器轴向插入到保持器中，并且还包括容纳多个键突起以将过滤器保持在保持器中的周向凹部。 这样，多个键突起滑入并保持在单个周向凹槽/槽中，而不是每个键突起被容纳在其自己的独立的周向凹槽/槽中。

公开(公告)号：US20110073551A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-31

申请号：US12748372

申请日：2010-03-26

Applicant: ROGER P. REID ,  BRUCE D. SAASKI

Inventor： ROGER P. REID ,  BRUCE D. SAASKI

IPC: B01D29/52

CPC classification number: B01D39/2065 ,  B01D29/33 ,  B01D29/35 ,  B01D29/52 ,  B01D39/2062 ,  B01D2201/043 ,  B01D2201/46 ,  B01D2239/0407 ,  B01D2239/086 ,  B01D2239/125

Abstract: Filter modules for use in a water dispenser, carafe, or other gravity-flow water filtration and dispensing unit are self-supporting, rigid and porous, and are adapted in size and shape to substantially fill a generally-cylindrical housing. The filter modules are molded forms of high-porosity compositions, so that they are consistent in performance and “non-dusting” compared to the unpredictable arrangements, positions, and performance of loose activated carbon particles. Filter modules may include activated carbon, zeolitic, resins, metal-scavengers, and/or other water filtration/treatment media granules/powders, for example, bound into a solid profile form by thermoplastic and/or other polymeric binders. Low melt index, or very low melt index, binders are preferred to maximize exposure of the activated carbon surface area. Thin walls of media surround the preferred single core/bore of each module, to preferably form generally D-shaped or triangular modules, wherein multiple modules of the same shape may be attached side-by-side to a housing plate/member, to substantially fill the housing, with the modules close together but spaced to allow water flow between and all around the modules.

Abstract translation: 用于饮水机，玻璃瓶或其他重力流水过滤和分配单元的过滤器模块是自支撑的，刚性的和多孔的，并且适于尺寸和形状以基本上填充一般为圆柱形的壳体。 过滤器模块是高孔隙率组合物的模制形式，使得它们与松散活性炭颗粒的不可预测的布置，位置和性能相比具有一致的性能和“无粉尘”。 过滤器模块可以包括活性炭，沸石，树脂，金属清除剂和/或其它水过滤/处理介质颗粒/粉末，例如通过热塑性和/或其它聚合物粘合剂结合成固体轮廓形式。 低熔体指数或非常低的熔体指数，粘合剂优选使活性炭表面积的暴露最大化。 介质的薄壁围绕每个模块的优选的单个芯/孔，优选地形成大致D形或三角形模块，其中相同形状的多个模块可以并排连接到壳体板/构件，基本上 填充壳体，模块靠近在一起，但间隔开，以允许模块之间和周围的水流动。

公开(公告)号：US20090114584A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-07

申请号：US12353198

申请日：2009-01-13

Applicant: ROGER P. REID

Inventor： ROGER P. REID

IPC: B01D35/30

CPC classification number: B01D35/306 ,  B01D35/30 ,  B01D46/0004 ,  B01D46/009 ,  B01D46/2411 ,  B01D46/2414 ,  B01D2201/302 ,  B01D2201/4046 ,  B01D2265/026 ,  Y10S285/914

Abstract: Embodiments of a key system for filters and their connecting heads, brackets, or other holders are shown. The filter cartridge and its holder each have a keyed surface, one being a protruding “key” and one being a recessed “lock”. Cooperation of these keyed surfaces is required in order for the filter cartridge to be installed in the holder, so that mis-matched cartridges cannot be installed into the holder, for example, to prevent a particular type of cartridge from being placed in a filtration or other process where it would be inappropriate, or undesired. The keyed surfaces are selectively locate-able preferably at different circumferential locations on a perimeter of the filter and a corresponding location on a perimeter of the head/holder. The perimeter may be, for example, on an outer shoulder surface of a filter and an inner surface of a valve head, or on outer and inner surfaces of connectors that provide a liquid seal between the filter and the head/holder.

Abstract translation: 示出了用于过滤器及其连接头，支架或其它保持器的关键系统的实施例。 滤芯及其支架各自具有带键的表面，一个是突出的“键”，一个是凹入的“锁定”。 为了将滤芯安装在保持器中，需要这些键合表面的合作，使得不匹配的墨盒不能安装到支架中，例如以防止特定类型的墨盒被置于过滤或 不合适的或不合适的其他过程。 键合表面优选地选择性地定位在过滤器的周边上的不同圆周位置以及头/保持器的周边上的对应位置。 周边可以是例如在过滤器的外肩表面和阀头的内表面上，或者在连接器的外表面和内表面上，在过滤器和头/保持器之间提供液体密封。

公开(公告)号：US20080223797A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-18

申请号：US11858765

申请日：2007-09-20

Applicant: ROGER P. REID ,  BRUCE D. SAASKI

Inventor： ROGER P. REID ,  BRUCE D. SAASKI

IPC: B01D37/00 ,  B01D39/14 ,  B01D39/16

CPC classification number: B01D39/2062 ,  B01D29/33 ,  B01D29/35 ,  B01D29/52 ,  B01D2201/043 ,  B01D2201/46 ,  B01D2239/04 ,  B01D2239/086

Abstract: Multi-core solid profile filter media blocks include multiple sub-blocks, which may be formed by providing a block with multiple interior cavities extending deep into the block, to allow water to flow deep inside the filter block to access the media of the sub-block (in the case wherein the cavities are at the inlet to the block) or that allows water to be collected from each filtration sub-block (in the case wherein the cavities are at the outlet from the block). One or more indentations/spaces/gaps in the exterior surface of the block also may be provided to separate and extend between portions of the sub-blocks, so that substantially all of the filter media of a sub-block is accessible to fluid for filtration. This way, a filter block may include a large amount of media in a small cartridge or package volume, and the filter block may exhibit good flow distribution and low pressure drop. Sub-blocks of the filter block may be integrally formed together into the filter block, or may be directly connected, for example, preferably without any housing or internals clamping or fastening the sub-blocks together.

Abstract translation: 多芯实心型材过滤器介质块包括多个子块，其可以通过提供具有延伸到块中的多个内部空腔的块来形成，以允许水在过滤块内部深入流体以进入子层的介质， 块（在空腔位于块的入口处的情况下），或者允许从每个过滤子块收集水（在空腔处于块的出口的情况下）。 也可以提供块的外表面中的一个或多个压痕/间隙/间隙以在子块的部分之间分离和延伸，使得子块的基本上所有的过滤介质都可用于过滤流体 。 这样一来，过滤块可以包括大量的介质在小的盒或包装体积中，并且过滤块可以表现出良好的流动分布和低的压降。 过滤块的子块可以一体地形成在过滤块中，或者可以直接连接，例如优选地，没有任何壳体或内部件将子块夹紧或紧固在一起。