Patents by Inventor Danny J. Xu

Danny J. Xu 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).

  • Modular performance indicator for a humidifier
    Patent number: 6523810
    Abstract: A humidifier includes a modular performance indicator that is removably attached to a grill of the humidifier air outlet. The performance indicator generally includes at least one humidity sensing means and a display. The humidity sensing means is positioned within the airflow for measuring the exit-relative humidity of the airflow and the display is coupled to the humidity sensing means for indicating when the humidifier wick requires replacement and/or the humidifier water supply requires refilling based upon the measured exit-relative humidity reaching a predetermined value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Assignee: The Holmes Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Yigal Offir, Paul J. Powers, Jr., Robert A. Barker, Nalini Bihani, Ricardo Silveira, Danny J. Xu
  • Modular performance indicator for a humidifier
    Publication number: 20020050656
    Abstract: A humidifier includes a modular performance indicator that is removably attached to a grill of the humidifier air outlet. The performance indicator generally includes at least one humidity sensing means and a display. The humidity sensing means is positioned within the airflow for measuring the exit-relative humidity of the airflow and the display is coupled to the humidity sensing means for indicating when the humidifier wick requires replacement and/or the humidifier water supply requires refilling based upon the measured exit-relative humidity reaching a predetermined value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2001
    Publication date: May 2, 2002
    Applicant: The Holmes Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Yigal Offir, Paul J. Powers, Robert A. Barker, Nalini Bihani, Ricardo Silveira, Danny J. Xu