Patents by Inventor Itamar Kleinberger
Itamar Kleinberger 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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Publication number: 20230029762Abstract: A humidification system including a water-delivery system, an air-delivery system, a control system, and at least one fog-generation system. In example forms, the system includes a water-and-air delivery bar, a fog-delivery block, and/or a tubing-and-track delivery system. In another example form, a humidification system includes a housing having a nozzle discharge body, an air inlet coupling having an air delivery conduit extending therethrough, and a water inlet coupling having a water delivery conduit extending therethrough, and further including means for providing heating and/or a consistent back-pressure and flowrate across multiple nozzles in a multi-nozzle array.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2022Publication date: February 2, 2023Applicant: PRODEW, INC.Inventors: Itamar KLEINBERGER, Shakeel MERCHANT, Roland J. BILODEAU, Faizan ALY, Kendall C. PALMER, Paul WILHELM
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Patent number: 11493215Abstract: A humidification system including a water-delivery system, an air-delivery system, a control system, and at least one fog-generation system. In example forms, the system includes a water-and-air delivery bar, a fog-delivery block, and/or a tubing-and-track delivery system. In another example form, a humidification system includes a housing having a nozzle discharge body, an air inlet coupling having an air delivery conduit extending therethrough, and a water inlet coupling having a water delivery conduit extending therethrough, and further including means for providing heating and/or a consistent back-pressure and flowrate across multiple nozzles in a multi-nozzle array.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2018Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: PRODEW, INC.Inventors: Itamar Kleinberger, Shakeel Merchant, Roland J. Bilodeau, Faizan Aly, Kendall C. Palmer, Paul Wilhelm
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Patent number: 11255453Abstract: A control mechanism locks open a spring-loaded valve and automatically releases the spring-loaded valve to close upon a predetermined lesser weight load being applied. The spring-loaded valve includes a flow valve, a valve lever that pivots between open and closed positions, and a valve spring that biases the valve lever to the closed position. The control mechanism includes a pivotal release lever having an engagement arm and an opposite load arm, and a release spring that biases the release lever from a blocking position with the engagement arm retaining the valve lever in its open position to a release position with the valve lever free to pivot past the engagement arm and to the closed position under the valve spring force. The load arm includes an additive-container support for a load of an additive fluid to be mixed with a carrier fluid whose flow is controlled by the valve.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2019Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: PRODEW, INC.Inventors: Itamar Kleinberger, Shakeel Merchant, Paul Wilhelm, Kendall C. Palmer, Roland Bilodeau, Faizan Aly
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Publication number: 20210364171Abstract: An air mover for forcing air through the system, a pre-treating stage with a particulate filter for removing larger contaminants from the air and an antimicrobial (e.g., copper and silver) filter for killing or damaging microorganisms, a UV chamber including an ultraviolet lamp that emits radiation and a catalytic (e.g., TiO2-coated) device and a reflective (e.g., mirror-finish anodized aluminum) lining for amplifying the UV radiation for killing microorganisms, a post-UV stage including a VOC-reducing (e.g., activated-charcoal) filter for removing odors and VOCs from the air, and optionally a supply of a surface disinfectant (e.g., ClO2). In example embodiments, the UV lamps and VOC filters are selected and configured for controlling microbial pathogens, and in other example embodiments they are selected and configured for removing ethylene from the air.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: PRODEW, INC.Inventors: Itamar KLEINBERGER, Shakeel MERCHANT, Faizan ALY, Paul WILHELM, Kendall PALMER
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Patent number: 11105522Abstract: An air mover for forcing air through the system, a pre-treating stage with a particulate filter for removing larger contaminants from the air and an antimicrobial (e.g., copper and silver) filter for killing or damaging microorganisms, a UV chamber including an ultraviolet lamp that emits radiation and a catalytic (e.g., TiO2-coated) device and a reflective (e.g., mirror-finish anodized aluminum) lining for amplifying the UV radiation for killing microorganisms, a post-UV stage including a VOC-reducing (e.g., activated-charcoal) filter for removing odors and VOCs from the air, and optionally a supply of a surface disinfectant (e.g., ClO2). In example embodiments, the UV lamps and VOC filters are selected and configured for controlling microbial pathogens, and in other example embodiments they are selected and configured for removing ethylene from the air.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2018Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: PRODEW, INC.Inventors: Itamar Kleinberger, Shakeel Merchant, Faizan Aly, Paul Wilhelm, Kendall Palmer
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Publication number: 20200132207Abstract: A control mechanism locks open a spring-loaded valve and automatically releases the spring-loaded valve to close upon a predetermined lesser weight load being applied. The spring-loaded valve includes a flow valve, a valve lever that pivots between open and closed positions, and a valve spring that biases the valve lever to the closed position. The control mechanism includes a pivotal release lever having an engagement arm and an opposite load arm, and a release spring that biases the release lever from a blocking position with the engagement arm retaining the valve lever in its open position to a release position with the valve lever free to pivot past the engagement arm and to the closed position under the valve spring force. The load arm includes an additive-container support for a load of an additive fluid to be mixed with a carrier fluid whose flow is controlled by the valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2019Publication date: April 30, 2020Applicant: PRODEW, INC.Inventors: Itamar KLEINBERGER, Shakeel MERCHANT, Paul WILHELM, Kendall C. PALMER, Roland BILODEAU, Faizan ALY
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Publication number: 20190120510Abstract: A humidification system including a water-delivery system, an air-delivery system, a control system, and at least one fog-generation system. In example forms, the system includes a water-and-air delivery bar, a fog-delivery block, and/or a tubing-and-track delivery system. In another example form, a humidification system includes a housing having a nozzle discharge body, an air inlet coupling having an air delivery conduit extending therethrough, and a water inlet coupling having a water delivery conduit extending therethrough, and further including means for providing heating and/or a consistent back-pressure and flowrate across multiple nozzles in a multi-nozzle array.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: PRODEW, INC.Inventors: Itamar KLEINBERGER, Shakeel MERCHANT, Roland J. BILODEAU, Faizan ALY, Kendall C. PALMER, Paul WILHELM
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Publication number: 20190063763Abstract: An air mover for forcing air through the system, a pre-treating stage with a particulate filter for removing larger contaminants from the air and an antimicrobial (e.g., copper and silver) filter for killing or damaging microorganisms, a UV chamber including an ultraviolet lamp that emits radiation and a catalytic (e.g., TiO2-coated) device and a reflective (e.g., mirror-finish anodized aluminum) lining for amplifying the UV radiation for killing microorganisms, a post-UV stage including a VOC-reducing (e.g., activated-charcoal) filter for removing odors and VOCs from the air, and optionally a supply of a surface disinfectant (e.g., ClO2). In example embodiments, the UV lamps and VOC filters are selected and configured for controlling microbial pathogens, and in other example embodiments they are selected and configured for removing ethylene from the air.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2018Publication date: February 28, 2019Applicant: PRODEW, INC.Inventors: Itamar KLEINBERGER, Shakeel MERCHANT, Faizan ALY, Paul WILHELM, Kendall PALMER
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Publication number: 20160151525Abstract: A system for preserving and disinfecting perishables or other items, equipment or objects. In example forms, a humidification and treatment system includes an electrolysis device for converting a supply of water into hydrogenated sterilized water, and the hydrogenated sterilized water is discharged into an environment in the form of a mist and/or a fog to disinfect, clean, preserve and/or hydrate the perishables and/or the environment associated therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2015Publication date: June 2, 2016Applicant: PRODEW, INC.Inventors: Itamar KLEINBERGER, Shakeel MERCHANT, Faizan ALY, Roland BILODEAU, David SCHULZE
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Patent number: 5961047Abstract: A liquid spraying system for maintaining a predetermined amount of moisture in an environment, particularly suited for use on produce displayed in a produce display. The system operates in a manner that purposely introduces air into liquid flowing through the system to ultimately spray a fine mist into an environment. The use of a venturi injector in a preferred embodiment allows for the introduction of air into the system while eliminating the need for an added air compressor. The uniform mixture of air and water then flows through a liquid pump, and alternatively an expansion tank, and can be delivered to one or more nozzle assemblies at a predetermined pressure. The air liquid mixture exits nozzles in mist form that has small liquid droplets forming a fine mist which is propelled outward from the nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1998Date of Patent: October 5, 1999Inventor: Itamar Kleinberger
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Patent number: 5350117Abstract: A discriminating humidification system for humidifying a controlled space which, in its most preferred embodiment, includes a control device connected to a water source for supplying water at a constant pressure, a tubing network for transferring water from the control device, a mist nozzle located within the controlled space and connected to the tubing network to receive water transferred from the control device, and a droplet discrimination device positioned around the mist nozzle and located within the controlled space for removing and draining larger water droplets from the mist sprayed from the mist nozzle for releasing a very fine water mist into the controlled space outside the droplet discrimination device.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 1992Date of Patent: September 27, 1994Inventors: Itamar Kleinberger, John J. Hayman, Jr.
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Patent number: 5193354Abstract: A humidification system for humidifying a controlled space which, in its most preferred embodiment, includes a control device connected to a water source for supplying water at a constant pressure, a tubing network for transferring water from the control device, a mist nozzle located within the controlled space and connected to the tubing network to receive water transferred from the control device, and a droplet discrimination device positioned around the mist nozzle and located within the controlled space for removing and draining larger water droplets from the mist sprayed from the mist nozzle for releasing a very fine water mist into the controlled space outside the droplet discrimination device.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 1992Date of Patent: March 16, 1993Inventors: Itamar Kleinberger, John J. Hayman, Jr.