Patents by Inventor Bradley J. Pippel
Bradley J. Pippel 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).
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Patent number: 11813554Abstract: A water treatment system having a base assembly and a treatment assembly. The treatment assembly of the system may be configured to filter particulates from water. The base assembly may include a UV reactor operable to disinfect water for consumption.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2020Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Terry L Lautzenheiser, Bradley J. Pippel, Tedmund A. Robbins, Roger A Schenkel
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Patent number: 11241591Abstract: An acoustic module with a transducer and a solid waveguide. The transducer and waveguide may be curved to focus the acoustic energy along a focal line. The transducer, the top surface of the waveguide and the bottom surface of the waveguide may extend along coaxial curves. The waveguide may include a recess closely receiving the transducer. The waveguide may include an integral skirt that provides a thermal mass. The acoustic module may include a space to accommodate thermal management options. For example, the acoustic module may include a heatsink, an active ventilation system and/or a phase change material. The ultrasound device may include a controller configured to perform a uniformity scan sweep during supply of operating power to the transducer. The uniformity scan sweep can extend through a frequency range that includes the operating point of the acoustic module and does not exceed an acceptable efficiency loss.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2016Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Ronald L. Stoddard, Michael E. Miles, Matthew J. Norconk, Joshua K. Schwannecke, Joseph C. Van Den Brink, Colin J. Moore, A. Esai Umenei, Ryan D. Schamper, Mark S. Bartrum, Benjamin C. Moes, Karlis Vecziedins, Ziqi Wu, Mark C. Smith, Bradley J. Pippel, David S. Vachon
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Patent number: 11235999Abstract: A water treatment system is provided with an untreated water reservoir having a cavity through which a filter assembly may traverse such that untreated water in the cavity passes through the filter assembly into a treated water reservoir. Removal of the filter assembly may be facilitated by a seal disengagement element operable to unseat a seal formed during efforts to direct untreated water through the filter assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2020Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Ziqi Wu, Karlis Vecziedins, Shih-Yi Chang, Tianxiong Zeng, Terry L Lautzenheiser, Daniel L. Schlenk, Bradley J. Pippel
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Publication number: 20210171384Abstract: A water treatment system is provided with an untreated water reservoir having a cavity through which a filter assembly may traverse such that untreated water in the cavity passes through the filter assembly into a treated water reservoir. Removal of the filter assembly may be facilitated by a seal disengagement element operable to unseat a seal formed during efforts to direct untreated water through the filter assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2020Publication date: June 10, 2021Inventors: Ziqi Wu, Karlis Vecziedins, Shih-Yi Chang, Tianxiong Zeng, Terry L. Lautzenheiser, Daniel L. Schlenk, Bradley J. Pippel
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Publication number: 20200339438Abstract: A water treatment system having a base assembly and a treatment assembly. The treatment assembly of the system may be configured to filter particulates from water. The base assembly may include a UV reactor operable to disinfect water for consumption.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventors: Terry L. Lautzenheiser, Bradley J. Pippel, Tedmund A. Robbins, Roger A Schenkel
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Publication number: 20170043189Abstract: An acoustic module with a transducer and a solid waveguide. The transducer and waveguide may be curved to focus the acoustic energy along a focal line. The transducer, the top surface of the waveguide and the bottom surface of the waveguide may extend along coaxial curves. The waveguide may include a recess closely receiving the transducer. The waveguide may include an integral skirt that provides a thermal mass. The acoustic module may include a space to accommodate thermal management options. For example, the acoustic module may include a heatsink, an active ventilation system and/or a phase change material. The ultrasound device may include a controller configured to perform a uniformity scan sweep during supply of operating power to the transducer. The uniformity scan sweep can extend through a frequency range that includes the operating point of the acoustic module and does not exceed an acceptable efficiency loss.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: Ronald L. Stoddard, Michael E. Miles, Matthew J. Norconk, Joshua K. Schwannecke, Joseph C. Van Den Brink, Colin J. Moore, A. Esai Umenei, Ryan D. Schamper, Mark S. Bartrum, Benjamin C. Moes, Karlis Vecziedins, Ziqi Wu, Mark C. Smith, Bradley J. Pippel, David S. Vachon
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Publication number: 20130331740Abstract: A wand for delivering therapeutic ultrasonic energy to a target area includes a module and a transducer. The transducer converts electrical energy into ultrasonic vibrations that are delivered to the module. The module includes a fluid chamber that houses an ultrasonic fluid. In order to reduce or eliminate the deleterious effects of bubbles that may form in the ultrasonic fluid, one or more bubble traps are defined in the fluid chamber that capture, store, and/or assist in keeping the bubbles outside of the direct transmission path of the ultrasonic energy through the fluid. One or more barriers may be included in the trap(s) that obstruct movement of the bubbles into the transmission path when the wand is tilted to different orientations. After passing through the fluid, the ultrasonic energy is delivered to the skin of a patient, or other surface to which the ultrasonic energy is being directed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2013Publication date: December 12, 2013Inventors: Bradley J. Pippel, Richard B. Bylsma
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Patent number: 7914598Abstract: An air treatment system includes features for maximizing efficiency and effectiveness. In one embodiment, a sensor air passage utilizes a low pressure region created by the blower to draw air through the passage. In another embodiment, a filter frame includes a plurality of connectors formed integrally with the filter frame. In another embodiment, a screen is positioned adjacent to the blower intake. The screen includes a plurality of angled strands oriented in a particular direction. In another embodiment, a remote control holder is formed integrally with the housing. In another embodiment, a gasket is positioned between the blower and the housing, forming a seal between the blower and the housing.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2009Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Gregory K. Evans, Bradley J. Pippel
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Patent number: 7888614Abstract: An illuminated control button with an eccentric switch and a button spring configured to substantially balance the mechanical resistance of the switch when the button is depressed. The switch may be a conventional push-button switch having a stem directly contacting a portion of the control button. The button spring may include an integral reflector and may have a rim that defines a surface engaging the button. The control button may include a fixed light source and the reflector may move about the light source when the control button is depressed. The present invention also provides a control button with a light source at least partially contained within an integrating sphere. In one embodiment, the integrating sphere includes a somewhat cup-shaped diffusely reflective surface that cooperates with a diffusely reflective surface on the back surface of the button to substantially evenly distribute light from the light source throughout the integrating sphere.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2009Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Bradley J. Pippel, Terry L. Lautzenheiser, Thomas A. Niezgoda
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Patent number: 7837773Abstract: An air treatment system includes features for maximizing efficiency and effectiveness. In one embodiment, a sensor air passage utilizes a low pressure region created by the blower to draw air through the passage. In another embodiment, a filter frame includes a plurality of connectors formed integrally with the filter frame. In another embodiment, a screen is positioned adjacent to the blower intake. The screen includes a plurality of angled strands oriented in a particular direction. In another embodiment, a remote control holder is formed integrally with the housing. In another embodiment, a gasket is positioned between the blower and the housing, forming a seal between the blower and the housing.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2009Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventor: Bradley J. Pippel
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Patent number: 7833309Abstract: An air treatment system includes features for maximizing efficiency and effectiveness. In one embodiment, a sensor air passage utilizes a low pressure region created by the blower to draw air through the passage. In another embodiment, a filter frame includes a plurality of connectors formed integrally with the filter frame. In another embodiment, a screen is positioned adjacent to the blower intake. The screen includes a plurality of angled strands oriented in a particular direction. In another embodiment, a remote control holder is formed integrally with the housing. In another embodiment, a gasket is positioned between the blower and the housing, forming a seal between the blower and the housing.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2009Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Bradley J. Pippel, Gregory K. Evans, Michael E. Miles
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Patent number: 7828868Abstract: An air treatment system includes features for maximizing efficiency and effectiveness. In one embodiment, a sensor air passage utilizes a low pressure region created by the blower to draw air through the passage. In another embodiment, a filter frame includes a plurality of connectors formed integrally with the filter frame. In another embodiment, a screen is positioned adjacent to the blower intake. The screen includes a plurality of angled strands oriented in a particular direction. In another embodiment, a remote control holder is formed integrally with the housing. In another embodiment, a gasket is positioned between the blower and the housing, forming a seal between the blower and the housing.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2009Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Gregory K. Evans, Bradley J. Pippel, James Dodds
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Patent number: D634397Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2010Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Terry L. Lautzenheiser, Bradley J. Pippel, Kenneth E. Conrad, Richard J. Weber, Ryan D. Schamper
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Patent number: D742530Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2013Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Bradley J. Pippel, Sean T. Eurich, Joe D. Doucet
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Patent number: D742531Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2013Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Bradley J. Pippel, Sean T. Eurich, Joe D. Doucet
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Patent number: D765867Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2015Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Bradley J. Pippel, Sean T. Eurich, Joe D. Doucet, Michael E. Miles, Daniel L. Schlenk
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Patent number: D765868Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2015Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Bradley J. Pippel, Sean T. Eurich, Joe D. Doucet, Michael E. Miles
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Patent number: D782684Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2016Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Bradley J. Pippel, Sean T. Eurich, Joe D. Doucet, Michael E. Miles
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Patent number: D782685Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2016Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Bradley J. Pippel, Sean T. Eurich, Joe D. Doucet, Michael E. Miles, Daniel L. Schlenk
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Patent number: D789545Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2016Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Bradley J. Pippel, Muchen Wu, Michael E. Miles, David J. Anderson