Patents Assigned to Next Generation Filtration Systems, LP
  • Patent number: 8623218
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for improved operation of a fluid purification apparatus. The fluid purification apparatus includes a pressure sensor to energize and de-energize one or more components of the fluid purification apparatus based on the pressure entering or in the fluid purification apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Next Generation Filtration Systems, LP
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Geiger
  • Patent number: 8623219
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for level control in a fluid purification apparatus. The apparatuses and methods include a fluid purification apparatus and a level sensor that regulates operation of the fluid purification apparatus. The level sensor may further operate a bypass valve or a heater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Next Generation Filtration Systems, LP
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Geiger
  • Publication number: 20130175225
    Abstract: A pump in fluid communication with the outlet of a fluid purification apparatus. A pump may furthermore provide fluid to the inlet of the fluid purification apparatus. An embodiment includes a fluid driven rotating inlet device in fluid communication with the inlet of the fluid purification apparatus and an outlet impeller in fluid communication with the outlet of the fluid purification apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Applicant: NEXT GENERATION FILTRATION SYSTEMS, LP
    Inventor: Next Generation Filtration Systems, LP
  • Patent number: 8409435
    Abstract: A pump in fluid communication with the outlet of a fluid purification apparatus. A pump may furthermore provide fluid to the inlet of the fluid purification apparatus. An embodiment includes a fluid driven rotating inlet device in fluid communication with the inlet of the fluid purification apparatus and an outlet impeller in fluid communication with the outlet of the fluid purification apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Next Generation Filtration Systems, LP
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Geiger
  • Publication number: 20120292263
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for warming a volatile containing fluid in a system using a heat transfer fluid and thereby removing volatiles from the fluid system. The apparatuses and methods include a heat transfer fluid vessel disposed in an evaporator chamber. The apparatuses and methods may furthermore include a volatile containing fluid inlet, a volatile containing fluid outlet, a volatile removal gas inlet and a volatile removal gas outlet disposed through the evaporator section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: NEXT GENERATION FILTRATION SYSTEMS, LP
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Geiger
  • Publication number: 20120279931
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for removing volatiles from fluid systems. The apparatuses and methods include evaporator sections and may include a heater disposed at least in part in the evaporator section, an evaporation tube positioned around the heater, an air inlet adapted for fluid communication with a pressurized air source, and an air outlet adapted for fluid communication with a vacuum source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: NEXT GENERATION FILTRATION SYSTEMS, LP
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Geiger
  • Patent number: 8246820
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for removing volatiles from fluid systems. The apparatuses and methods include evaporator sections. The apparatuses and methods may furthermore include a heater disposed at least in part in the evaporator section, which may have a ridge on its surface. The apparatuses and methods may furthermore include an evaporation tube positioned around the heater, which may have a conically shaped outer surface. The apparatuses and methods may also include an air inlet and an air outlet in the evaporator section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Next Generation Filtration Systems, LP
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Geiger
  • Patent number: 8216460
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for filtering particulates and volatiles from fluid systems. The apparatuses and methods include a particulate filter section, an evaporator section positioned adjacent the particulate filter section, and a manifold coupled to at least one of the particulate filter section and the evaporator section to direct flow through the apparatuses as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Next Generation Filtration Systems, LP
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Geiger
  • Publication number: 20110226685
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for removing volatiles from fluid systems. The apparatuses and methods include evaporator sections. The apparatuses and methods may furthermore include a heater disposed at least in part in the evaporator section, which may have a ridge on its surface. The apparatuses and methods may furthermore include an evaporation tube positioned around the heater, which may have a conically shaped outer surface. The apparatuses and methods may also include an air inlet and an air outlet in the evaporator section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: Next Generation Filtration Systems, LP
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Geiger
  • Publication number: 20110000859
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for level control in a fluid purification apparatus. The apparatuses and methods include a fluid purification apparatus and a level sensor that regulates operation of the fluid purification apparatus. The level sensor may further operate a bypass valve or a heater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2009
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicant: Next Generation Filtration Systems, LP
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Geiger
  • Publication number: 20110000835
    Abstract: A pump in fluid communication with the outlet of a fluid purification apparatus. A pump may furthermore provide fluid to the inlet of the fluid purification apparatus. An embodiment includes a fluid driven rotating inlet device in fluid communication with the inlet of the fluid purification apparatus and an outlet impeller in fluid communication with the outlet of the fluid purification apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2009
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicant: Next Generation Filtration Systems, LP
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Geiger
  • Publication number: 20110000858
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for improved operation of a fluid purification apparatus. The fluid purification apparatus includes a pressure sensor to energize and de-energize one or more components of the fluid purification apparatus based on the pressure entering or in the fluid purification apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2009
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicant: Next Generation Filtration Systems, LP
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Geiger
  • Publication number: 20090139936
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for filtering particulates and volatiles from fluid systems. The apparatuses and methods include a particulate filter section, an evaporator section positioned adjacent the particulate filter section, and a manifold coupled to at least one of the particulate filter section and the evaporator section to direct flow through the apparatuses as desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: NEXT GENERATION FILTRATION SYSTEMS, LP
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Geiger
  • Publication number: 20090139917
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for filtering particulates and volatiles from fluid systems. The apparatuses and methods include particulate filter and evaporator sections. The apparatuses and methods may furthermore include a heater disposed at least in part in the evaporator section having a ridge on a surface of the heater. The apparatuses and methods may furthermore include an evaporation tube positioned around the heater having a conically shaped outer surface and a heater safety sensor. The apparatuses and methods may also include an air inlet and an air outlet in the evaporator section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: NEXT GENERATION FILTRATION SYSTEMS, LP
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Geiger