Patents Assigned to Plexaire LLC
  • Patent number: 8961708
    Abstract: A condensate management system for an air conditioning condensate drainage system is provided. The condensate management system may comprise an inlet and an outlet; a primary condensate flow path from the inlet to the outlet; a check valve disposed along the primary condensate flow path; a flush path from the inlet to the outlet; a pump coupled to the flush path; and a logic panel configured to actuate the pump to a flushing mode. The check valve may be configured to allow fluid flow from the inlet to the outlet. When the logic panel is configured to actuate the pump to the flushing mode, the pump is configured to exert a negative pressure at the inlet and a positive pressure at the outlet. Other system and methods to flush a condensate drain system are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Plexaire, LLC
    Inventors: Stewart Kaiser, William G. Williams
  • Patent number: 8946921
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a system that generates a sufficient level of electricity through access to a municipal water supply line to run a furnace during below freezing temperatures. The system includes an inlet that draws water from a water supply line. A first conduit, in communication with the inlet, transports the water into a DC generator that includes an impeller to generate electricity. Water is then routed through a second conduit which then returns the water to the water supply line through an outlet. A solenoid valve may be positioned between the inlet and first conduit which remains closed when the electric grid runs normally but will open during a power outage to supply water to the DC generator. A lithium battery stores power created by the DC generator, which may include a voltage regulator and inverter to convert to DC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Plexaire, LLC
    Inventor: Stewart Kaiser
  • Publication number: 20140216093
    Abstract: A fluid management system for a drain is provided. The fluid management system includes an upstream drainage portion in fluid communication with the drain and a downstream drainage portion; a flushing assembly having an inlet and an outlet, wherein the flushing assembly is in fluid communication with the upstream drainage portion and the downstream drainage portion; a filter assembly disposed with the upstream drainage portion; and a logic panel configured to actuate the flushing assembly between a flushing mode and a standby mode. When the flushing assembly is actuated to the flushing mode, the flushing assembly is configured to exert a negative pressure at the inlet and a positive pressure at the outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Plexaire LLC
    Inventors: Stewart Kaiser, William G. Williams
  • Publication number: 20140182705
    Abstract: A drainage system for a drain is provided. The drainage system includes a fluid flow path between the inlet and the outlet; a flushing system disposed with the fluid flow path; and a reservoir. The reservoir is configured for holding a stored amount of fluid originating from the drain. The flushing system is configured to use at least a portion of the stored amount of fluid. Other system and methods to flush a drain system are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: Plexaire LLC
    Inventors: Stewart Kaiser, William G. Williams
  • Publication number: 20140130529
    Abstract: A condensate management system for an air conditioning condensate drainage system is provided. The condensate management system may comprise an inlet and an outlet; a primary condensate flow path from the inlet to the outlet; a check valve disposed along the primary condensate flow path; a flush path from the inlet to the outlet; a pump coupled to the flush path; and a logic panel configured to actuate the pump to a flushing mode. The check valve may be configured to allow fluid flow from the inlet to the outlet. When the logic panel is configured to actuate the pump to the flushing mode, the pump is configured to exert a negative pressure at the inlet and a positive pressure at the outlet. Other system and methods to flush a condensate drain system are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: Plexaire LLC
    Inventors: Stewart KAISER, William G. Williams
  • Publication number: 20140130888
    Abstract: An intelligent condensate management system for purging and cleaning an air conditioning condensate drainage system, the intelligent condensate management system comprises a housing, the housing having an inlet and an outlet; a primary condensate flow line providing a flow path between the housing inlet and outlet, the primary condensate flow line having a check valve; a flush line providing a flow path between the housing inlet and outlet parallel to the primary condensate flow line, the flush line having a pump, wherein an inlet to the flush line is connected to a lower portion of the housing inlet; a logic panel for actuating the pump between a standby mode and a flushing mode; wherein the check valve is configured to allow flow from the housing inlet to the housing outlet; wherein actuating the pump to a flushing mode causes the check valve to close. Also described are methods to flush a condensate drain system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: Plexaire LLC
    Inventors: Stewart Kaiser, William G. Williams