Patents by Inventor Andy Albrecht

Andy Albrecht 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).

  • Control for UV water disinfection
    Patent number: 7601960
    Abstract: A UV light source water disinfection system includes a UV light source that is driven or controlled by a ballast. Improved start-up scenarios are provided by use of a separate heating wire around the lamp or employing an inductive-coupled system to provide initial high power requirements. The UV lamp is discontinuously operated in order to extend the life of the system, save energy, and periodically dose standing water to prevent regeneration of undesired microorganisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Andy Albrecht, Larry Fish, Sam DuPlessis, Timothy E. Chen
  • Control for UV water disinfection
    Publication number: 20080156738
    Abstract: A UV light source water disinfection system includes a UV light source that is driven or controlled by a ballast. Improved start-up scenarios are provided by use of a separate heating wire around the lamp or employing an inductive-coupled system to provide initial high power requirements. The UV lamp is discontinuously operated in order to extend the life of the system, save energy, and periodically dose standing water to prevent regeneration of undesired microorganisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Andy Albrecht, Larry Fish, Sam DuPlessis, Timothy E. Chen