Patents by Inventor Ian T. McCarrell

Ian T. McCarrell 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).

  • Lightweight device for heating and purifying water
    Patent number: 8603337
    Abstract: A water heater and purifier has a membrane element and employs an exothermic and pressure-generating chemical reaction. The exothermic reaction heats water, and the gaseous reaction products pressurize an enclosure and force water through a membrane filter for purification. Disinfection of the water is achieved using heat, filtration, and optionally a chemical disinfectant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Mainstream Engineering Corporation
    Inventors: Paul E. Yelvington, Robert A. Damitz, Samantha J. Roman, Ian T. McCarrell