Patents by Inventor Dirk Niedermann

Dirk Niedermann 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: 11339982
    Abstract: A portable humidifier and a method of using the same. The portable humidifier has a frame; a fluid droplet generator on the frame; and a fluid containment unit for a supply of fluid. The fluid droplet generator is operable to cause fluid droplets generated from fluid from the supply in the fluid containment unit to become entrained in environmental air in a space in which the portable humidifier is located. The fluid containment unit has a wall structure that is selectively reconfigurable to occupy different surrounding volumes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Inventor: Dirk Niedermann
  • Publication number: 20220065492
    Abstract: A portable air treatment unit has a frame defining a fluid reservoir; a tank for a supply of fluid; and a generator that causes fluid to be formed into droplets discharged through an outlet. Fluid droplets formed by the generator are moved in a controlled path between a first location and the outlet. The controlled path is bounded by at least one surface. The portable air treatment unit is reconfigurable between: (a) a first state wherein at least a portion of the at least one surface can be directly accessed at a second location between the first location and outlet to facilitate cleaning of the at least portion of the at least one surface; and (b) a second state wherein direct access to the at least portion of the at least one surface at the second location is blocked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventor: Dirk Niedermann
  • Patent number: 11253658
    Abstract: A personal inhaling apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes an ultrasonic personal inhaler with ultra-fine mist transducer that delivers both cool and warm mist using a heater, a face mask, a fluid supply means, and a power source including batteries and/or corded power supply. The apparatus may include a receptacle for a scented pad placed in contact with the heater. Indicators functioning in a pre-determined manner provide indication on if the device is delivering a cool mist, a warm mist, is switched-OFF, a level of charge of a power source, and a level of the fluid in the fluid supply means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Inventors: James G Montagnino, Dirk Niedermann, Li Kin Wan, Chan Ming Hon
  • Publication number: 20210341158
    Abstract: A portable humidifier and a method of using the same. The portable humidifier has a frame; a fluid droplet generator on the frame; and a fluid containment unit for a supply of fluid. The fluid droplet generator is operable to cause fluid droplets generated from fluid from the supply in the fluid containment unit to become entrained in environmental air in a space in which the portable humidifier is located. The fluid containment unit has a wall structure that is selectively reconfigurable to occupy different surrounding volumes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventor: Dirk Niedermann
  • Publication number: 20210318004
    Abstract: A portable humidifier and a method of using the same. The portable humidifier has a frame; a fluid droplet generator on the frame; and a fluid containment unit for a supply of fluid. The fluid droplet generator is operable to cause fluid droplets generated from fluid from the supply in the fluid containment unit to become entrained in environmental air in a space in which the portable humidifier is located. The fluid containment unit has a wall structure that is selectively reconfigurable to occupy different surrounding volumes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventor: Dirk Niedermann
  • Patent number: 10845072
    Abstract: It is an Evaporative Humidifier Air Purification combo unit performing the functions of both cool mist evaporative air humidifier as well as the air purifier. The optional attachments make it easy for the consumers to make use of any of the functions it is capable of performing. It even solves the problem of degradation of performance and material life prevalent in conventional standalone air purifier units. The evaporative humidifier is motor driven and is provided with proprietary HEPA quality nano membrane with high chemical stability, waterproof, water vapor permeability, windproof, breathable, acid and alkali resistant, anti-corrosion and anti-bacteria functions etc. membrane used in combination with humidifier cooler pads. On using the water tank, the setup performs the function of air humidifier using the air sucked from the wick using the fan and aiding the evaporation of water in the tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Inventors: James G Montagnino, Dirk Niedermann, Li Kin Wan
  • Patent number: 10729871
    Abstract: A vapor delivery system having: a) a base unit configured to generate a supply of vapor; and b) a vapor control system configured to allow a user to selectively: a) cause vapor generated by the base unit to be discharged primarily to a surrounding space within which the base unit resides to thereby increase vapor density in the surrounding space; and b) cause vapor generated by the base unit to be discharged primarily to a vapor guide structure configured to: i) be placed operatively with respect to a user's face; and ii) guide discharging vapor generated by the base unit into at least one of the user's nose and mouth with the vapor guide structure placed operatively with respect to the user's face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Crane USA Inc.
    Inventors: Dirk Niedermann, Kin Wan Li, Poon Lap Chan, James G. Montagnino
  • Publication number: 20190351155
    Abstract: A personal inhaling apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes an ultrasonic personal inhaler with ultra-fine mist transducer that delivers both cool and warm mist using a heater, a face mask, a fluid supply means, and a power source including batteries and/or corded power supply. The apparatus may include a receptacle for a scented pad placed in contact with the heater. Indicators functioning in a pre-determined manner provide indication on if the device is delivering a cool mist, a warm mist, is switched-OFF, a level of charge of a power source, and a level of the fluid in the fluid supply means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: James G Montagnino, Dirk Niedermann, Li Kin Wan, Chan Ming Hon
  • Publication number: 20190353362
    Abstract: It is an Evaporative Humidifier Air Purification combo unit performing the functions of both cool mist evaporative air humidifier as well as the air purifier. The optional attachments make it easy for the consumers to make use of any of the functions it is capable of performing. It even solves the problem of degradation of performance and material life prevalent in conventional standalone air purifier units. The evaporative humidifier is motor driven and is provided with proprietary HEPA quality nano membrane with high chemical stability, waterproof, water vapor permeability, windproof, breathable, acid and alkali resistant, anti-corrosion and anti-bacteria functions etc. membrane used in combination with humidifier cooler pads. On using the water tank, the setup performs the function of air humidifier using the air sucked from the wick using the fan and aiding the evaporation of water in the tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: James G Montagnino, Dirk Niedermann, Li Kin Wan
  • Publication number: 20180078729
    Abstract: A vapor delivery system having: a) a base unit configured to generate a supply of vapor; and b) a vapor control system configured to allow a user to selectively: a) cause vapor generated by the base unit to be discharged primarily to a surrounding space within which the base unit resides to thereby increase vapor density in the surrounding space; and b) cause vapor generated by the base unit to be discharged primarily to a vapor guide structure configured to: i) be placed operatively with respect to a user's face; and ii) guide discharging vapor generated by the base unit into at least one of the user's nose and mouth with the vapor guide structure placed operatively with respect to the user's face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventors: Dirk Niedermann, Kin Wan Li, Poon Lap Chan, James G. Montagnino
  • Patent number: 9845962
    Abstract: The combination of: a) an apparatus with a main body and an operating assembly on the main body configured to cause fluid from a supply to be processed so as to become entrained in air in a surrounding atmosphere, wherein the main body has an elongate finger having a length and a free end; and b) a container defining a receptacle for a supply of fluid. The container has an entry opening that is dimensioned to allow the elongate finger on the main body to be directed, free end first, through the entry opening to allow a portion of the length of the elongate finger to be immersed in a supply of fluid in the receptacle. Structure cooperates between the apparatus and container to support the main body and container in an operative relationship.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: Crane USA Inc.
    Inventors: Dirk Niedermann, Kin Wan Li
  • Patent number: 9702575
    Abstract: A portable appliance with a housing defining a space for operating components. The operating components define an air moving mechanism for causing atmospheric air to be drawn into the housing space to at least one of: a) cool at least one of the operating components; b) be treated by at least one of the operating components; and c) cause movement of a fluid within the housing space. The housing has a first wall with a downwardly facing surface in which an inlet opening is defined through which atmospheric air is drawn into the housing space. The housing further has a spacing wall that underlies the inlet opening and bounds in conjunction with the first wall an intake space through which atmospheric air is guided in a generally horizontal path towards the inlet opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Wachsmuth and Krogmann, Inc.
    Inventors: Dirk Niedermann, Kelvin Li
  • Publication number: 20160313016
    Abstract: The combination of: a) an apparatus with a main body and an operating assembly on the main body configured to cause fluid from a supply to be processed so as to become entrained in air in a surrounding atmosphere, wherein the main body has an elongate finger having a length and a free end; and b) a container defining a receptacle for a supply of fluid. The container has an entry opening that is dimensioned to allow the elongate finger on the main body to be directed, free end first, through the entry opening to allow a portion of the length of the elongate finger to be immersed in a supply of fluid in the receptacle. Structure cooperates between the apparatus and container to support the main body and container in an operative relationship.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Dirk Niedermann, Kin Wan Li
  • Patent number: D835763
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: Crane USA Inc.
    Inventors: Dirk Niedermann, Kin Wan Li, Poon Lap Chan, James G. Montagnino
  • Patent number: D886268
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Inventors: James G Montagnino, Dirk Niedermann
  • Patent number: D904592
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Inventor: Dirk Niedermann
  • Patent number: D919070
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Inventor: Dirk Niedermann
  • Patent number: D938575
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Inventor: Dirk Niedermann
  • Patent number: D939102
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Inventor: Dirk Niedermann
  • Patent number: D989262
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Inventor: Dirk Niedermann