Patents by Inventor Kai Hirsch

Kai Hirsch 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).

  • Patent number: 11813570
    Abstract: Portable water conditioning systems include a water conditioner having a plurality of conditioning stages including, in a direction of flow of the water through the water conditioner, a reverse osmosis stage having a reverse osmosis membrane, and a deionizing stage. A first sensor is configured to detect a first condition of the water before the reverse osmosis stage and a second sensor configured to detect a second condition of the water after the reverse osmosis stage. The conditions each include (i) a level of total dissolved solids of the water and (ii) temperature of the water. A controller is in communication with the sensors and configured to determine of a percent of dissolved solids that are rejected by the reverse osmosis membrane based on the conditions when backpressure on the reverse osmosis stage is at a known state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Inventors: Paul H. Adams, James M. Buckley, Robert Camp, Kai Hirsch, Stephen Huda
  • Publication number: 20220280898
    Abstract: Portable water conditioning systems include a water conditioner having a plurality of conditioning stages including, in a direction of flow of the water through the water conditioner, a reverse osmosis stage having a reverse osmosis membrane, and a deionizing stage. A first sensor is configured to detect a first condition of the water before the reverse osmosis stage and a second sensor configured to detect a second condition of the water after the reverse osmosis stage. The conditions each include (i) a level of total dissolved solids of the water and (ii) temperature of the water. A controller is in communication with the sensors and configured to determine of a percent of dissolved solids that are rejected by the reverse osmosis membrane based on the conditions when backpressure on the reverse osmosis stage is at a known state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Paul H. Adams, James M. Buckley, Robert Camp, Kai Hirsch, Stephen Huda
  • Patent number: 11369923
    Abstract: A portable water conditioning system is provided that includes a water conditioner, a first sensor, a second sensor, and a controller. The water conditioner has a plurality of conditioning stages that condition water. The plurality of conditioning stages include, in a direction of flow of the water through the water conditioner, a reverse osmosis stage and a deionizing stage. The first sensor detects a first condition of the water before the reverse osmosis stage. The second sensor detects a second condition of the water after the reverse osmosis stage. The controller is in communication with the first and second sensors and determines a health status of the reverse osmosis stage based the first and second conditions. The first and second conditions each include a level of total dissolved solids of the water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: UNGER MARKETING INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventors: Paul H. Adams, James M. Buckley, Robert Camp, Kai Hirsch, Stephen Huda
  • Publication number: 20220184795
    Abstract: Extendable cleaning tools are described. The tools include a plurality of pole elements, wherein the plurality of pole elements include an innermost pole element and an outermost pole element, wherein the innermost pole element is moveable relative to the outermost pole element in an axial direction and the innermost pole element and the outermost pole element are not rotatable relative to each other, a clamp arranged at an end of the outermost pole element and configured to selectively engage with a pole element of the plurality of pole elements arranged within the outermost pole element, and a working head assembly attached to an end of the innermost pole element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2022
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: William Harrington, Kai Hirsch, Cristian Siems, Stephen P. Huda, Joseph K. Patterson
  • Publication number: 20220040640
    Abstract: A portable water conditioning system is provided that includes an incoming water inlet; a reverse osmosis stage in fluid communication with the incoming water inlet, the reverse osmosis stage having a permeate outlet and a concentrate outlet; a diversion device having a diversion valve, the diversion valve placing the concentrate outlet in fluid communication with a waste water outlet; a deionizing stage in fluid communication with a pure water outlet; a bypass valve configured to selectively place the permeate outlet in fluid communication with one or more of the waste water outlet, the deionizing stage, and the pure water outlet; and a controller configured to control the diversion device and the bypass valve to provide water at the pure water outlet of a desired condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Kai Hirsch, Stephen Huda, Robert Camp, Paul H. Adams
  • Patent number: 11185822
    Abstract: A portable water conditioning system is provided that includes an incoming water inlet; a reverse osmosis stage in fluid communication with the incoming water inlet, the reverse osmosis stage having a permeate outlet and a concentrate outlet; a diversion device having a diversion valve, the diversion valve placing the concentrate outlet in fluid communication with a waste water outlet; a deionizing stage in fluid communication with a pure water outlet; a bypass valve configured to selectively place the permeate outlet in fluid communication with one or more of the waste water outlet, the deionizing stage, and the pure water outlet; and a controller configured to control the diversion device and the bypass valve to provide water at the pure water outlet of a desired condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: UNGER MARKETING INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventors: Kai Hirsch, Stephen Huda, Robert Camp, Paul H. Adams
  • Publication number: 20210047222
    Abstract: Water conditioning systems are shown and described. The water conditioning systems include a water conditioner having a plurality of conditioning stages along a flow path between an inlet and an outlet that are configured to condition water. The plurality of conditioning stages include a pre-filter stage, a feed pump, a reverse osmosis stage, and a post-filter stage. A pure water valve is arranged between the feed pump and the reverse osmosis stage and a boost valve is arranged between the feed pump and the outlet. The pure water valve is configured to selectively allow water to flow from the feed pump, through the reverse osmosis stage and the post-filter stage, prior to exiting through the outlet, and the boost valve is configured to selectively allow water to flow from the boost pump directly to the outlet and bypassing the reverse osmosis stage and the post-filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: William Harrington, Kai Hirsch, Stephen P. Huda, Michael Stockfleit, Adrian Haag
  • Publication number: 20200384413
    Abstract: A portable water conditioning system is provided that includes a water conditioner, a first sensor, a second sensor, and a controller. The water conditioner has a plurality of conditioning stages that condition water. The plurality of conditioning stages include, in a direction of flow of the water through the water conditioner, a reverse osmosis stage and a deionizing stage. The first sensor detects a first condition of the water before the reverse osmosis stage. The second sensor detects a second condition of the water after the reverse osmosis stage. The controller is in communication with the first and second sensors and determines a health status of the reverse osmosis stage based the first and second conditions. The first and second conditions each include a level of total dissolved solids of the water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2020
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Inventors: Paul H. Adams, James M. Buckley, Robert Camp, Kai Hirsch, Stephen Huda
  • Patent number: 10717046
    Abstract: A portable water conditioning system is provided that includes a water conditioner, a first sensor, a second sensor, and a controller. The water conditioner has a plurality of conditioning stages that condition water. The plurality of conditioning stages include, in a direction of flow of the water through the water conditioner, a reverse osmosis stage and a deionizing stage. The first sensor detects a first condition of the water before the reverse osmosis stage. The second sensor detects a second condition of the water after the reverse osmosis stage. The controller is in communication with the first and second sensors and determines a health status of the reverse osmosis stage based the first and second conditions. The first and second conditions each include a level of total dissolved solids of the water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: UNGER MARKETING INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventors: Paul H. Adams, James M. Buckley, Robert Camp, Kai Hirsch, Stephen Huda
  • Publication number: 20200147549
    Abstract: A portable water conditioning system is provided that includes an incoming water inlet; a reverse osmosis stage in fluid communication with the incoming water inlet, the reverse osmosis stage having a permeate outlet and a concentrate outlet; a diversion device having a diversion valve, the diversion valve placing the concentrate outlet in fluid communication with a waste water outlet; a deionizing stage in fluid communication with a pure water outlet; a bypass valve configured to selectively place the permeate outlet in fluid communication with one or more of the waste water outlet, the deionizing stage, and the pure water outlet; and a controller configured to control the diversion device and the bypass valve to provide water at the pure water outlet of a desired condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Kai Hirsch, Stephen Huda, Robert Camp, Paul H. Adams
  • Patent number: 10549239
    Abstract: A portable water conditioning system is provided that includes an incoming water inlet; a reverse osmosis stage in fluid communication with the incoming water inlet, the reverse osmosis stage having a permeate outlet and a concentrate outlet; a diversion device having a diversion valve, the diversion valve placing the concentrate outlet in fluid communication with a waste water outlet; a deionizing stage in fluid communication with a pure water outlet; a bypass valve configured to selectively place the permeate outlet in fluid communication with one or more of the waste water outlet, the deionizing stage, and the pure water outlet; and a controller configured to control the diversion device and the bypass valve to provide water at the pure water outlet of a desired condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: UNGER MARKETING INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventors: Kai Hirsch, Stephen Huda, Robert Camp, Paul H. Adams
  • Publication number: 20200010338
    Abstract: Modular pure water systems are provided that have a tank and a cover assembly, wherein the tank and cover assembly are configured to removably receive therebetween one or more expansion tubes in a fluid tight manner to allow for selective volume expansion of the pure water system. Also provided are purification media bags for pure water systems that have a shape, construction, and/or material that mitigates the flow of water between the outer wall of the bag and an inner wall of the pure water systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventors: Kai Hirsch, Paul Adams, Anthony Sgroi, JR., Bryan Lee Roberts, JR., Robert Camp, Michael Blum
  • Patent number: 10414671
    Abstract: Modular pure water systems are provided that have a tank and a cover assembly, wherein the tank and cover assembly are configured to removably receive therebetween one or more expansion tubes in a fluid tight manner to allow for selective volume expansion of the pure water system. Also provided are purification media bags for pure water systems that have a shape, construction, and/or material that mitigates the flow of water between the outer wall of the bag and an inner wall of the pure water systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: UNGER MARKETING INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventors: Kai Hirsch, Paul Adams, Anthony Sgroi, Jr., Bryan Lee Roberts, Jr., Robert Camp, Michael Blum
  • Patent number: D913413
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: UNGER MARKETING INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen P. Huda, Kai Hirsch
  • Patent number: D928911
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: UNGER MARKETING INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen P. Huda, Kai Hirsch
  • Patent number: D973989
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: UNGER MARKETING INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventors: William Harrington, Kai Hirsch, Cristian Siems
  • Patent number: D976506
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: UNGER MARKETING INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventors: William Harrington, Kai Hirsch, Cristian Siems
  • Patent number: D981222
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: UNGER MARKETING INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventors: William Harrington, Kai Hirsch, Cristian Siems
  • Patent number: D1007793
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: Unger Marketing International, LLC
    Inventors: William Harrington, Kai Hirsch, Cristian Siems
  • Patent number: D1008582
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Unger Marketing International, LLC
    Inventors: William Harrington, Kai Hirsch, Cristian Siems