Patents by Inventor Christopher Werthman

Christopher Werthman 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).

  • Patent number: 12319596
    Abstract: A cartridge for use in a water purification apparatus and a water purification method for maintaining a water quality supply are provided. The cartridge comprises an elongated tubular body having first and second ends comprising a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, and an internal chamber extending between the first and second end. The first end includes an end cap having a first opening in fluid communication with the body. A disinfectant material is disposed in the internal chamber of the body. Filters are disposed in the elongated tubular body adjacent to the first opening and adjacent the second end of the elongated tubular body and are in fluid communication with the internal chamber and the fluid outlet. The second end of the elongated tubular body comprising an exterior surface having a tapered portion and a linear portion adjacent to the tapered portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2025
    Inventors: Thomas L. Fenton, Jamie Krull, Michael W. McKeand, Christopher Werthman
  • Publication number: 20220363569
    Abstract: A cartridge for use in a water purification apparatus and a water purification method for maintaining a water quality supply are provided. The cartridge comprises an elongated tubular body having first and second ends comprising a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, and an internal chamber extending between the first and second end. The first end includes an end cap having a first opening in fluid communication with the body. A disinfectant material is disposed in the internal chamber of the body. Filters are disposed in the elongated tubular body adjacent to the first opening and adjacent the second end of the elongated tubular body and are in fluid communication with the internal chamber and the fluid outlet. The second end of the elongated tubular body comprising an exterior surface having a tapered portion and a linear portion adjacent to the tapered portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas L. Fenton, Jamie Krull, Michael W. McKeand, Christopher Werthman
  • Patent number: 11365135
    Abstract: A cartridge for use in a water purification apparatus and a water purification method for maintaining a water quality supply are provided. The cartridge comprises an elongated tubular body having first and second ends comprising a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, and an internal chamber extending between the first and second end. The first end includes an end cap having a first opening in fluid communication with the body. A disinfectant material is disposed in the internal chamber of the body. Filters are disposed in the elongated tubular body adjacent to the first opening and adjacent the second end of the elongated tubular body and are in fluid communication with the internal chamber and the fluid outlet. The second end of the elongated tubular body comprising an exterior surface having a tapered portion and a linear portion adjacent to the tapered portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: Crosstex International, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas L. Fenton, Jamie Krull, Michael W. McKeand, Christopher Werthman
  • Publication number: 20200247690
    Abstract: A cartridge for use in a water purification apparatus and a water purification method for maintaining a water quality supply are provided. The cartridge comprises an elongated tubular body having first and second ends comprising a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, and an internal chamber extending between the first and second end. The first end includes an end cap having a first opening in fluid communication with the body. A disinfectant material is disposed in the internal chamber of the body. Filters are disposed in the elongated tubular body adjacent to the first opening and adjacent the second end of the elongated tubular body and are in fluid communication with the internal chamber and the fluid outlet. The second end of the elongated tubular body comprising an exterior surface having a tapered portion and a linear portion adjacent to the tapered portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas L. Fenton, Jamie Krull, Michael W. McKeand, Christopher Werthman
  • Patent number: D858690
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Crosstex International, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas L. Fenton, Jamie Krull, Michael W. McKeand, Christopher Werthman