Patents by Inventor Kenneth J. Merchak

Kenneth J. Merchak 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).

  • Countertop faucet assembly
    Patent number: 5388287
    Abstract: A countertop faucet assembly adapted to be secured over a hole in a countertop without requiring access to the area below the countertop. A base subassembly of the countertop faucet assembly is secured to the countertop and a faucet and cap assembly is thereafter secured to the base subassembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1995
    Assignee: Ecowater Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Tischler, Marlin A. Frank, Kenneth J. Merchak
  • Integrated reverse osmosis water treatment and storage system
    Patent number: 5358635
    Abstract: A reverse osmosis water processing and storage system having a prefilter, reverse osmosis membrane assembly, and a storage volume contained within a first tank. The prefilter and reverse osmosis membrane assembly are located within a second tank which is in turn located within an expandable bladder which is received within the first tank. Processed water is stored in the volume provided between the second tank and the expandable bladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1994
    Assignee: Ecowater Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Marlin A. Frank, Kenneth J. Merchak