Patents by Inventor John D. Tanner
John D. Tanner 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: 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: 20100006507Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: PUR WATER PURIFICATION PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: John D. Tanner, David James Emmons, Richard P. Riedel, Michael Donovan Mitchell, Dimitris Ioannis Collias
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Patent number: 7615152Abstract: A water filter device for treating untreated drinking water, wherein the water filter device may comprise a connector for providing fluid communication between the water filter device and an untreated drinking water source. The water filter device may comprise a low-pressure water for treating untreated drinking water, the water filter may comprise a water filter material. The water filter may comprise a F-BLR of greater than about 2 logs. The water filter device may comprise a storage housing in fluid communication with the low-pressure water filter. The water filter device may comprise an automatic shutoff valve for arresting the flow of treated drinking water into the storage housing. The water filter device may comprise a dispenser for dispensing treated drinking water from the storage housing.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2003Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: PUR Water Purification Products, Inc.Inventors: John D. Tanner, David James Emmons, Richard P. Riedel
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Publication number: 20090008321Abstract: A cartridge for treating water, the cartridge 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. The treatment media is in fluid communication with the inlet and the outlet port. The cartridge further includes a first tube having 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 cartridge further includes a second tube having 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 $he first tube or the second tube surrounds the other such that a gap is formed between the first tube and the second tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2008Publication date: January 8, 2009Inventors: John D. Tanner, David James Emmons
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Patent number: 7441664Abstract: A cartridge for treating water, the cartridge 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 The treatment media is in fluid communication with the inlet and the outlet port. The cartridge further includes a first tube having 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 cartridge further includes a second tube having 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 part. 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 18, 2003Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: PUR Water Purification Products Inc.Inventors: John D. Tanner, David James Emmons
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Patent number: 7192306Abstract: A connector having a cylindrical hollow body having a first, closed end and a second, open end. A first external thread extends from the first end toward the second end and a second external thread extends from the second end toward the first end. Additionally, a contact element extends concentrically from the closed first end of the hollow body.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2005Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Assignee: Ultra Volt, Inc.Inventors: James Morrison, Peter Match, John D Tanner, Scott Orban, Michael P Falco, Scott R Wilson
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Patent number: 6881327Abstract: A filter cartridge end-of-life mechanism and a filter cartridge assembly for a water treatment device. The end-of-life mechanism comprises a float which is moved along an escapement path each time the device is filled. A counting mechanism connected to the float provides a continuous visual indication of the amount of useful life remaining in the filter cartridge. The cartridge assembly includes a tray detachably connected to a filter cartridge. The tray is positioned beneath the outlet end of the cartridge to remove water treatment particles from the treated water.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2003Date of Patent: April 19, 2005Assignee: Pur Water Purification ProductsInventors: John D. Tanner, David J. Emmons, Erik G. Orwoll
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Publication number: 20040232065Abstract: A cartridge for treating water, the cartridge 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. The treatment media is in fluid communication with the inlet and the outlet port. The cartridge further includes a first tube having 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 cartridge further includes a second tube having 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: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2003Publication date: November 25, 2004Inventors: John D. Tanner, David James Emmons
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Publication number: 20040173507Abstract: A filter cartridge end-of-life mechanism and a filter cartridge assembly for a water treatment device. The end-of-life mechanism comprises a float which is moved along an escapement path each time the device is filled. A counting mechanism connected to the float provides a continuous visual indication of the amount of useful life remaining in the filter cartridge. The cartridge assembly includes a tray detachably connected to a filter cartridge. The tray is positioned beneath the outlet end of the cartridge to remove water treatment particles from the treated water.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2003Publication date: September 9, 2004Applicant: PUR Water Purification Products, Inc.Inventors: John D. Tanner, David J. Emmons, Erik G. Orwoll
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Publication number: 20040129617Abstract: A water filter device for treating untreated drinking water, wherein the water filter device may comprise a connector for providing fluid communication between the water filter device and an untreated drinking water source. The water filter device may comprise a low-pressure water for treating untreated drinking water, the water filter may comprise a water filter material. The water filter may comprise a F-BLR of greater than about 2 logs. The water filter device may comprise a storage housing in fluid communication with the low-pressure water filter. The water filter device may comprise an automatic shutoff valve for arresting the flow of treated drinking water into the storage housing. The water filter device may comprise a dispenser for dispensing treated drinking water from the storage housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2003Publication date: July 8, 2004Applicant: Pur Water Purification Products, Inc.Inventors: John D. Tanner, David James Emmons, Richard P. Riedel
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Patent number: 6649045Abstract: A filter cartridge end-of-life mechanism and a filter cartridge assembly for a water treatment device. The end-of-life mechanism comprises a float which is moved along an escapement path each time the device is filled. A counting mechanism connected to the float provides a continuous visual indication of the amount of useful life remaining in the filter cartridge. The cartridge assembly includes a tray detachably connected to a filter cartridge. The tray is positioned beneath the outlet end of the cartridge to remove water treatment particles from the treated water.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2002Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Assignee: PUR Water Purification Products, Inc.Inventors: John D. Tanner, David J. Emmons, Erik G. Orwoll
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Publication number: 20030196944Abstract: A kit for purifying water comprises a first container for receiving untreated water, and a second container for receiving purified water and having a dispensing spigot. A water purification composition, when mixed with water in the first container, produces partially purified water having solid matter. A first filter held in a filter holder at an upper end of the second container removes the solid matter when the partially purified water is poured from the first container. A second filter in the second container comprises carbon.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2003Publication date: October 23, 2003Inventors: John D. Tanner, David J. Emmons, Ward William Ostendorf, Kathleen Grieshop Baier, Jesus Velazquez, Christy Ann Olson, Philip Frank Souter, Colin Ure
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Patent number: 6602410Abstract: A kit for purifying water comprises a first container for receiving untreated water, and a second container for receiving purified water and having a dispensing spigot. A water purification composition, when mixed with water in the first container, produces partially purified water having solid matter. A first filter held in a filter holder at an upper end of the second container removes the solid matter when the partially purified water is poured from the first container. A second filter in the second container comprises carbon.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2000Date of Patent: August 5, 2003Assignee: The Procter & Gamble ComapnyInventors: John D. Tanner, David J. Emmons, Ward William Ostendorf, Kathleen Grieshop Baier, Jesus Velazquez, Christy Ann Olson, Philip Frank Souter, Colin Ure
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Publication number: 20020134715Abstract: A filter cartridge end-of-life mechanism and a filter cartridge assembly for a water treatment device. The end-of-life mechanism comprises a float which is moved along an escapement path each time the device is filled. A counting mechanism connected to the float provides a continuous visual indication of the amount of useful life remaining in the filter cartridge. The cartridge assembly includes a tray detachably connected to a filter cartridge. The tray is positioned beneath the outlet end of the cartridge to remove water treatment particles from the treated water.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2002Publication date: September 26, 2002Applicant: PUR Water Purification Products, Inc.Inventors: John D. Tanner, David J. Emmons, Erik G. Orwoll
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Publication number: 20020125187Abstract: A pour-through water treatment device. The device is a dispenser comprising a tank, pour tray and cover. The length of the device is more than twice its width. Its height is between 9.0 and about 11.0 inches. The pour tray has a downwardly facing channel into which an upwardly facing edge of the tank is inserted. The pour tray also includes baffles to prevent water from sloshing back and forth.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2002Publication date: September 12, 2002Applicant: Recovery Engineering, Inc.Inventors: John D. Tanner, David J. Emmons, Johannes N. Gaston, Douglas J. Van Ornum
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Patent number: 6423224Abstract: A filter cartridge end-of-life mechanism and a filter cartridge assembly for a water treatment device. The end-of-life mechanism comprises a float which is moved along an escapement path each time the device is filled. A counting mechanism connected to the float provides a continuous visual indication of the amount of useful life remaining in the filter cartridge. The cartridge assembly includes a tray detachably connected to a filter cartridge. The tray is positioned beneath the outlet end of the cartridge to remove water treatment particles from the treated water.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 1999Date of Patent: July 23, 2002Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: John D. Tanner, David J. Emmons, Erik G. Orwoll
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Publication number: 20020005377Abstract: A filter cartridge for a gravity-fed water treatment device having a porous particulate filter disposed therein. The porous particulate filter has an open upper end, a closed lower end, and sidewalls therebetween. Water is treated as it flows through the sidewalls of the filter. The cartridge also contains granular media disposed within the porous particulate filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2001Publication date: January 17, 2002Applicant: PUR Water Purification Products, Inc.Inventors: John D. Tanner, David J. Emmons
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Patent number: D501912Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2003Date of Patent: February 15, 2005Assignee: Procter & GambleInventors: John D. Tanner, Richard P. Riedel, Maureen Carroll, Malcolm Fontier
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Patent number: D663472Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2011Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin P. Williams, John D. Tanner, William B. Peterson