Patents Assigned to Alticor Inc.
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Publication number: 20060021926Abstract: The present invention relates to a point-of-use water treatment system unit (10). The unit (10) includes a filter housing assembly (60) having a filter tank assembly (66) and a closure (64) which utilizes a handle (152) and cammed reciprocating lock blades (146, 150) to secure the closure (64) to the filter tank assembly (66). A UV tank assembly (300) includes a planar baffle plate (322) and a vaned baffle plate (324) to induce plug flow about a UV lamp assembly (280). The UV lamp assembly (280) is used which simultaneously electrically and sealingly mounts to UV tank assembly (300) and electrical cap assembly (290) using a bayonet mount. A bi-planar manifold assembly (40) is used to interconnect components of the WTS unit and to provide an envelope for accommodating a water pipe assembly (34). The bi-planar manifold assembly (26) enhances the compactness of the design of the WTS unit (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2005Publication date: February 2, 2006Applicants: Alticor Inc.Inventors: James Woodard, Dale Aberegg, Greg Snyder
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Patent number: 6949185Abstract: The present invention relates to a point-of-use water treatment system unit. The unit includes a filter housing assembly having a filter tank assembly and a closure which utilizes a handle and cammed reciprocating lock blades to secure the closure to the filter tank assembly. A UV tank assembly includes a planar baffle plate and a vaned baffle plate to induce plug flow about a UV lamp assembly. A UV lamp assembly is used which simultaneously electrically and sealingly mounts to a UV tank assembly and electrical cap assembly using a bayonet mount. A bi-planar manifold assembly is used to interconnect components of the WTS unit and to provide an envelope for accommodating a water pipe assembly. The bi-planar manifold assembly enhances the compactness of the design of the WTS unit. Also, a support plate is disclosed which provides support to subcomponents of the WTS unit while also dissipating heat from a UV tank assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2002Date of Patent: September 27, 2005Assignee: Alticor Inc.Inventors: James A. Woodard, Jr., Greg Snyder
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Patent number: 6881427Abstract: Topical anti-inflammatory compositions are described that include effective amounts of a linseed extract and a licorice extract. In addition, methods of reducing inflammation are described, which include applying topically to a site of inflammation an effective amount of a composition comprising a linseed extract and a licorice extract.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2002Date of Patent: April 19, 2005Assignee: Alticor Inc.Inventors: James R. Mayne, Haeri Roh-Schmidt
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Patent number: 6753020Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of enhancing the rate of skin desquamation by incorporating an oat extract into a cosmetic composition suitable for application to mammalian skin. The composition is preferably free of known skin exfoliation agents.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2000Date of Patent: June 22, 2004Assignee: Alticor Inc.Inventor: James R. Mayne
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Publication number: 20030143288Abstract: Topical anti-inflammatory compositions are described that include effective amounts of a linseed extract and a licorice extract. In addition, methods of reducing inflammation are described, which include applying topically to a site of inflammation an effective amount of a composition comprising a linseed extract and a licorice extract.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2002Publication date: July 31, 2003Applicant: Alticor Inc.Inventors: James R. Mayne, Haeri Roh-Schmidt
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Publication number: 20030033208Abstract: A method and system for utilizing a user defined alias for transactions occurring over the Internet. In lieu of repeatedly sending of credit card data or partial credit card identification, a user defined alias is transmitted. By utilizing a user defined alias, the method and system enhances security and convenience.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2001Publication date: February 13, 2003Applicant: Alticor Inc.Inventors: Jordi Marin, Linsley Adrian Green
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Publication number: 20030019803Abstract: The present invention relates to a point-of-use water treatment system unit. The unit includes a filter housing assembly having a filter tank assembly and a closure which utilizes a handle and cammed reciprocating lock blades to secure the closure to the filter tank assembly. A UV tank assembly includes a planar baffle plate and a vaned baffle plate to induce plug flow about a UV lamp assembly. A UV lamp assembly is used which simultaneously electrically and sealingly mounts to a UV tank assembly and electrical cap assembly using a bayonet mount. A bi-planar manifold assembly is used to interconnect components of the WTS unit and to provide an envelope for accommodating a water pipe assembly. The bi-planar manifold assembly enhances the compactness of the design of the WTS unit. Also, a support plate is disclosed which provides support to subcomponents of the WTS unit while also dissipating heat from a UV tank assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2002Publication date: January 30, 2003Applicant: Alticor Inc. (f/k/a Amway Corporation)Inventors: James A. Woodard, Dale Aberegg
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Publication number: 20030010695Abstract: The present invention relates to a point-of-use water treatment system unit. The unit includes a filter housing assembly having a filter tank assembly and a closure which utilizes a handle and cammed reciprocating lock blades to secure the closure to the filter tank assembly. A UV tank assembly includes a planar baffle plate and a vaned baffle plate to induce plug flow about a UV lamp assembly. A UV lamp assembly is used which simultaneously electrically and sealingly mounts to a UV tank assembly and electrical cap assembly using a bayonet mount. A bi-planar manifold assembly is used to interconnect components of the WTS unit and to provide an envelope for accommodating a water pipe assembly. The bi-planar manifold assembly enhances the compactness of the design of the WTS unit. Also, a support plate is disclosed which provides support to subcomponents of the WITS unit while also dissipating heat from a UV tank assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2002Publication date: January 16, 2003Applicant: Alticor Inc. (f/k/a Amway Corporation)Inventors: Dennis J. Kool, Roy M. Taylor, James A. Woodard
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Publication number: 20030006180Abstract: The present invention relates to a point-of-use water treatment system unit. The unit includes a filter housing assembly having a filter tank assembly and a closure which utilizes a handle and cammed reciprocating lock blades to secure the closure to the filter tank assembly. A UV tank assembly includes a planar baffle plate and a vaned baffle plate to induce plug flow about a UV lamp assembly. A UV lamp assembly is used which simultaneously electrically and sealingly mounts to a UV tank assembly and electrical cap assembly using a bayonet mount. A bi-planar manifold assembly is used to interconnect components of the WTS unit and to provide an envelope for accommodating a water pipe assembly. The bi-planar manifold assembly enhances the compactness of the design of the WTS unit. Also, a support plate is disclosed which provides support to subcomponents of the WTS unit while also dissipating heat from a UV tank assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2002Publication date: January 9, 2003Applicant: Alticor Inc. (f/k/a/ Amway Corporation)Inventor: Roy M. Taylor
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Publication number: 20030000879Abstract: The present invention relates to a point-of-use water treatment system unit. The unit includes a filter housing assembly having a filter tank assembly and a closure which utilizes a handle and cammed reciprocating lock blades to secure the closure to the filter tank assembly. A UV tank assembly includes a planar baffle plate and a vaned baffle plate to induce plug flow about a UV lamp assembly. A UV lamp assembly is used which simultaneously electrically and sealingly mounts to a UV tank assembly and electrical cap assembly using a bayonet mount. A bi-planar manifold assembly is used to interconnect components of the WTS unit and to provide an envelope for accommodating a water pipe assembly. The bi-planar manifold assembly enhances the compactness of the design of the WTS unit. Also, a support plate is disclosed which provides support to subcomponents of the WTS unit while also dissipating heat from a UV tank assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2002Publication date: January 2, 2003Applicant: Alticor Inc.Inventor: Greg Snyder
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Publication number: 20030000880Abstract: The present invention relates to a point-of-use water treatment system unit. The unit includes a filter housing assembly having a filter tank assembly and a closure which utilizes a handle and cammed reciprocating lock blades to secure the closure to the filter tank assembly. A UV tank assembly includes a planar baffle plate and a vaned baffle plate to induce plug flow about a UV lamp assembly. A UV lamp assembly is used which simultaneously electrically and sealingly mounts to a UV tank assembly and electrical cap assembly using a bayonet mount. A bi-planar manifold assembly is used to interconnect components of the WTS unit and to provide an envelope for accommodating a water pipe assembly. The bi-planar manifold assembly enhances the compactness of the design of the WTS unit. Also, a support plate is disclosed which provides support to subcomponents of the WTS unit while also dissipating heat from a UV tank assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2002Publication date: January 2, 2003Applicant: Alticor Inc (f/k/a Amway Corporation)Inventors: Dennis J. Kool, James A. Woodard, Rick G. Good
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Publication number: 20030000878Abstract: The present invention relates to a point-of-use water treatment system unit. The unit includes a filter housing assembly having a filter tank assembly and a closure which utilizes a handle and cammed reciprocating lock blades to secure the closure to the filter tank assembly. A UV tank assembly includes a planar baffle plate and a vaned baffle plate to induce plug flow about a UV lamp assembly. A UV lamp assembly is used which simultaneously electrically and sealingly mounts to a UV tank assembly and electrical cap assembly using a bayonet mount. A bi-planar manifold assembly is used to interconnect components of the WTS unit and to provide an envelope for accommodating a water pipe assembly. The bi-planar manifold assembly enhances the compactness of the design of the WTS unit. Also, a support plate is disclosed which provides support to subcomponents of the WTS unit while also dissipating heat from a UV tank assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2002Publication date: January 2, 2003Applicant: Alticor Inc. (f/k/a Amway Corporation)Inventors: James A. Woodard, Greg Snyder
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Publication number: 20020146473Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the extraction of herbs and plant materials. More particularly, the present invention relates to extraction methods for Echinacea. The extraction methods of the present invention provide a higher soluble solids content and a higher level of desired marker compounds, such as alkylamides, than conventional extraction procedures. Thus, the extraction methods of the present invention result in a greater yield at a lower cost from a given amount of starting material.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2000Publication date: October 10, 2002Applicant: ALTICOR INC.Inventors: Gopi R. Menon, Ernesto A. Brovelli, Luis I. Vergel de Dios
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Publication number: 20020137658Abstract: A dilutable, non-rinse hard surface cleaner is provided that includes (i) either (a) a combination of a specific nonionic surfactant and a quaternary ammonium surfactant or (b) a combination of a specific nonionic surfactant and an anionic surfactant, (ii) a water soluble glycol ether, (iii) a builder, (iv) d-limonene, and (v) water. The composition may also include pH modifying agents, buffers, fragrances, thickeners, dyes, pigments, so long as they do not detract from the advantageous performance aspects achieved by the compositions of the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2002Publication date: September 26, 2002Applicant: ALTICOR INC.Inventor: Robert D. Faber
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Patent number: 6387871Abstract: A dilutable, non-rinse hard surface cleaner is provided that includes (i) either (a) a combination of a specific nonionic surfactant and a quaternary ammonium surfactant or (b) a combination of a specific nonionic surfactant and an anionic surfactant, (ii) a water soluble glycol ether, (iii) a builder, (iv) d-limonene, and (v) water. The composition may also include pH modifying agents, buffers, fragrances, thickeners, dyes, pigments, so long as they do not detract from the advantageous performance aspects achieved by the compositions of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2001Date of Patent: May 14, 2002Assignee: Alticor Inc.Inventor: Robert D. Faber
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Patent number: 6368504Abstract: An activated carbon block filter including a unique bonded carbon mixture. The carbon mixture preferably includes a mean particle diameter in the range of about 60 microns to about 80 microns and a particle size distribution having less than 10% by weight of particles larger than 140 mesh and less than 10% by weight of particles smaller than 500 mesh. More preferably, the carbon mixture includes a mean particle diameter in the range of about 65 microns to about 75 microns. Even more preferably, the carbon mixture includes a mean particle diameter of about 70 microns and a particle size distribution having less than 7% by weight of particles larger than 140 mesh and less than 7.5% by weight of particles smaller than 500 mesh.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2000Date of Patent: April 9, 2002Assignee: Alticor Inc.Inventors: Roy W. Kuennen, Karen J. VanderKooi, Roy M. Taylor, Jr., Kenneth E. Conrad
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Publication number: 20020004469Abstract: A dilutable, non-rinse hard surface cleaner is provided that includes (i) either (a) a combination of a specific nonionic surfactant and a quaternary ammonium surfactant or (b) a combination of a specific nonionic surfactant and an anionic surfactant, (ii) a water soluble glycol ether, (iii) a builder, (iv) d-limonene, and (v) water. The composition may also include pH modifying agents, buffers, fragrances, thickeners, dyes, pigments, so long as they do not detract from the advantageous performance aspects achieved by the compositions of the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2001Publication date: January 10, 2002Applicant: ALTICOR INC.Inventor: Robert D. Faber
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Patent number: D448084Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2001Date of Patent: September 18, 2001Assignee: Alticor Inc.Inventors: Sandra K. Hopwood, Mark C. Smith, Gardner Klaasen
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Patent number: D481791Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2002Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Assignee: Alticor Inc.Inventors: Audra J. Davies, William Bryan Harris
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Patent number: D481792Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2002Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Assignee: Alticor Inc.Inventors: Brenda K. Balderston, William Bryan Harris