Patents by Inventor David James Emmons
David James Emmons has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10329134Abstract: A cartridge for selectively dispensing an additive to water that includes a housing, a bladder disposed within the housing, and a pump connected to the housing and in fluid communication with the bladder. The bladder is configured to contain a consumable additive such as a flavor, for water. The pump is operable to selectively dispense an amount of the additive into water. The cartridge may be connected to a water filtration system such that the cartridge may dispense the additive into filtered water.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2014Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Helen of Troy LimitedInventors: Judd Dylan Olson, John Paul Boros, David James Emmons, Richard Alan Arett, Michael Robert Schroeder, William Joseph Cruzen, Kenneth John Edelman
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Patent number: 10302207Abstract: An illustrative damper system includes a damper blade that is configured to be positioned within a duct, such as a bypass duct of an HVAC system. A shaft is in communication with the damper blade, a torsion spring is in communication with the shaft, and a force adjustment mechanism is in communication with the torsion spring. The shaft, the damper blade, and the torsion spring may be configured such that the shaft may affect movement of the damper blade about a rotation axis and the torsion spring may provide a bias force to the shaft for biasing the damper blade toward a desired position (e.g. closed position).Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2012Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Pavel Marak, Steven L. Wolff, Paul Schwendinger, Eric Barton, David James Emmons
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Patent number: 10119721Abstract: An illustrative damper system includes a damper blade, a damper actuator, and a standoff, where the standoff may be configured for use with an insulated duct having an outer surface of the duct, an insulating layer around the outer surface of the duct, and an outer surface of the insulating layer. Illustratively, the standoff may include a body, a mounting mechanism including a first flange, and a second flange spaced from the first flange, where the body, the first flange and the second flange may form an opening or space configured to receive the insulating layer. In some cases, the standoff may include one or more ribs extending between the body and the first and second flanges.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2012Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Pavel Marak, Eric Barton, Bin Wang, David James Emmons, Thomas Andrew Sweet
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Patent number: 9783405Abstract: An additive dispensing system for a refrigerator that includes a reservoir configured to contain an additive and an additive outlet in fluid communication with the reservoir. The additive dispensing system is configured to be connected to a refrigerator and is operable to selectively dispense an amount of additive to water dispensed from the refrigerator. The additive dispensing system may be connected to a water filtration system of the refrigerator such that the additive dispensing system may dispense the amount of additive into filtered water dispensed from the refrigerator.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2013Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Helen of Troy LimitedInventors: Judd Dylan Olson, John Paul Boros, David James Emmons
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Patent number: 9664409Abstract: An illustrative damper system includes a damper blade that is configured to be positioned within a duct, such as a bypass duct of an HVAC system. A shaft is in communication with the damper blade, and an actuator or force adjustment mechanism is in communication with the shaft. The actuator or force adjustment mechanism may include a housing and a spring therein, where the spring is in communication with the shaft. The shaft, the damper blade, and the spring may be configured such that the shaft may affect movement of the damper blade about a rotation axis offset from a diametrical axis of the damper blade.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2012Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Pavel Marak, Steven L. Wolff, David James Emmons, Eric Barton
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Patent number: 9032993Abstract: A damper system may include a handle mechanism for use with a damper actuator system. Illustratively, the handle mechanism may include a drive gear mechanism, a handle, a housing, and a spring, and may be actuated to set a crack pressure for the damper system. The handle may connect to the drive gear mechanism at a drive gear arm of the drive gear mechanism and may flip over or about the drive gear arm to move from a first position to a second position. In some instances, once the handle is in the second position, a force may be applied thereto to disengage the drive gear from a stop member and thereafter, the handle may be rotated to change the crack pressure of the damper system.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2012Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Eric Barton, David James Emmons, Pavel Marak
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Publication number: 20150069088Abstract: A cartridge for selectively dispensing an additive to water that includes a housing, a bladder disposed within the housing, and a pump connected to the housing and in fluid communication with the bladder. The bladder is configured to contain a consumable additive such as a flavor, for water. The pump is operable to selectively dispense an amount of the additive into water. The cartridge may be connected to a water filtration system such that the cartridge may dispense the additive into filtered water.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventors: Judd Dylan Olson, John Paul Boros, David James Emmons, Richard Alan Arett, Michael Robert Schroeder, William Joseph Cruzen, Kenneth John Edelman
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Patent number: 8893927Abstract: A cartridge for selectively dispensing an additive to water that includes a housing, a bladder disposed within the housing, and a pump connected to the housing and in fluid communication with the bladder. The bladder is configured to contain a consumable additive such as a flavor, for water. The pump is operable to selectively dispense an amount of the additive into water. The cartridge may be connected to a water filtration system such that the cartridge may dispense the additive into filtered water.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2005Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Pur Water Purification Products, Inc.Inventors: Judd Dylan Olson, John Paul Boros, Michael Robert Schroeder, Kenneth John Edelman, David James Emmons, Richard Alan Arett, William Joseph Cruzen
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Publication number: 20140061238Abstract: An additive dispensing system for a refrigerator that includes a reservoir configured to contain an additive and an additive outlet in fluid communication with the reservoir. The additive dispensing system is configured to be connected to a refrigerator and is operable to selectively dispense an amount of additive to water dispensed from the refrigerator. The additive dispensing system may be connected to a water filtration system of the refrigerator such that the additive dispensing system may dispense the amount of additive into filtered water dispensed from the refrigerator.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: PUR WATER PURIFICATION PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Judd Dylan Olson, John Paul Boros, David James Emmons
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Publication number: 20130333784Abstract: An illustrative damper system includes a damper blade that is configured to be positioned within a duct, such as a bypass duct of an HVAC system. A shaft is in communication with the damper blade, a torsion spring is in communication with the shaft, and a force adjustment mechanism is in communication with the torsion spring. The shaft, the damper blade, and the torsion spring may be configured such that the shaft may affect movement of the damper blade about a rotation axis and the torsion spring may provide a bias force to the shaft for biasing the damper blade toward a desired position (e.g. closed position).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2012Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Pavel Marak, Steven L. Wolff, Paul Schwendinger, Eric Barton, David James Emmons
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Publication number: 20130337736Abstract: An illustrative damper system includes a damper blade that is configured to be positioned within a duct, such as a bypass duct of an HVAC system. A shaft is in communication with the damper blade, and an actuator or force adjustment mechanism is in communication with the shaft. The actuator or force adjustment mechanism may include a housing and a spring therein, where the spring is in communication with the shaft. The shaft, the damper blade, and the spring may be configured such that the shaft may affect movement of the damper blade about a rotation axis offset from a diametrical axis of the damper blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2012Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Pavel Marak, Steven L. Wolff, David James Emmons, Eric Barton
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Publication number: 20130334325Abstract: An illustrative damper system includes a damper blade, a damper actuator, and a standoff, where the standoff may be configured for use with an insulated duct having an outer surface of the duct, an insulating layer around the outer surface of the duct, and an outer surface of the insulating layer. Illustratively, the standoff may include a body, a mounting mechanism including a first flange, and a second flange spaced from the first flange, where the body, the first flange and the second flange may form an opening or space configured to receive the insulating layer. In some cases, the standoff may include one or more ribs extending between the body and the first and second flanges.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2012Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Pavel Marak, Eric Barton, Bin Wang, David James Emmons, Thomas Andrew Sweet
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Publication number: 20130333502Abstract: A damper system may include a handle mechanism for use with a damper actuator system. Illustratively, the handle mechanism may include a drive gear mechanism, a handle, a housing, and a spring, and may be actuated to set a crack pressure for the damper system. The handle may connect to the drive gear mechanism at a drive gear arm of the drive gear mechanism and may flip over or about the drive gear arm to move from a first position to a second position. In some instances, once the handle is in the second position, a force may be applied thereto to disengage the drive gear from a stop member and thereafter, the handle may be rotated to change the crack pressure of the damper system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2012Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Eric Barton, David James Emmons, Pavel Marak
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Patent number: 8556127Abstract: An additive dispensing system for a refrigerator that includes a reservoir configured to contain an additive and an additive outlet in fluid communication with the reservoir. The additive dispensing system is configured to be connected to a refrigerator and is operable to selectively dispense an amount of additive to water dispensed from the refrigerator. The additive dispensing system may be connected to a water filtration system of the refrigerator such that the additive dispensing system may dispense the amount of additive into filtered water dispensed from the refrigerator.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2005Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: PUR Water Purification Products, Inc.Inventors: Judd Dylan Olson, John Paul Boros, David James Emmons
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Patent number: 8413844Abstract: A fluid container for dispensing a first fluid and a consumable additive. The fluid container includes a first chamber for containing a first fluid and an additive dispensing system. The first chamber is configured such that the first fluid may be dispensed from the first chamber. The additive dispensing system selectively operable to dispense an amount of additive and is not in fluid communication with the first chamber.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Pur Water Purification Products, Inc.Inventors: Richard Alan Arett, Norman Scott Broyles, Dimitris Ioannis Collias, William Joseph Cruzen, David James Emmons, John Andrew McDaniel
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Patent number: 8215492Abstract: A cartridge for treating water capable of releasably engaging a water treatment device. The cartridge includes a housing, an inlet for introducing untreated water into the cartridge, an outlet port for egress of treated water from the cartridge, and a treatment media for treating untreated water that is in fluid communication with the inlet and the outlet port. The cartridge includes a first tube and a second tube, wherein each of the tubes comprise an inside surface, an outside surface, a proximal end, and a distal end, where the inside surface and/or the outside surface is a sealing surface. The first tube extends from the housing and surrounds the outlet port. At least a portion of the first tube or the second tube surrounds the other such that a gap is formed between the first tube and the second tube.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2008Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Pur Water Purification Products, Inc.Inventors: John D. Tanner, David James Emmons
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Patent number: 7850859Abstract: A method of treating low-pressure untreated drinking water includes providing a low-pressure water filter device, running low-pressure untreated drinking water from a source of low-pressure untreated drinking water through a low-pressure water filter of the low-pressure water filter device, removing bacteria and viruses from the low pressure untreated drinking water at a level of Filter Bacteria Log Removal of greater than about 2 logs and a Filter Viruses Log Removal of greater than about 1 log, and filling a storage housing with treated drinking water at greater than about 5 mL/min. The low-pressure water filter device may include a connector for connecting to an untreated drinking water source, a low-pressure water filter comprising mesoporous activated carbon particles and a storage housing. The average fluid contact time with the low-pressure water filter may be greater than about 2 seconds.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2009Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: John D. Tanner, David James Emmons, Richard P. Riedel, Michael Donovan Mitchell, Dimitris Ioannis Collias
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Publication number: 20100133297Abstract: A fluid container for dispensing a first fluid and a consumable additive. The fluid container includes a first chamber for containing a first fluid and an additive dispensing system. The first chamber is configured such that the first fluid may be dispensed from the first chamber. The additive dispensing system selectively operable to dispense an amount of additive and is not in fluid communication with the first chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2010Publication date: June 3, 2010Inventors: Richard Alan Arett, Norman Scott Broyles, Dimitris Ioannis Collias, William Joseph Cruzen, David James Emmons, John Andrew McDaniel
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Patent number: D611569Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2009Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: PUR Water Purification Products, Inc.Inventors: Jason Alan Born, David James Emmons, Johannes Nikolai Gaston, Douglas James VanOrnum, Dominic James Daunter, Noah Eberhard Dingler
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Patent number: D636458Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2010Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jason Alan Born, David James Emmons, Johannes Nikolai Gaston, Douglas James VanOrnum, Dominic James Daunter, Noah Eberhard Dingler