Patents by Inventor Emile Montminy

Emile Montminy 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: 8721862
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to devices able to purify fluids electrically that are contained within pressure vessels, as well as to methods of manufacture and use thereof. Liquids or other fluids to be purified enter the purification device and, under the influence of an electric field, are treated to produce an ion-depleted liquid. Species from the entering liquids are collected to produce an ion-concentrated liquid. Increasing the exterior pressure on the device may reduce the pressure difference between the interior of the device and the exterior, which may reduce manufacturing costs or simplify construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Evoqua Water Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Li-Shiang Liang, Emile Montminy
  • Publication number: 20110303544
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to devices able to purify fluids electrically that are contained within pressure vessels, as well as to methods of manufacture and use thereof. Liquids or other fluids to be purified enter the purification device and, under the influence of an electric field, are treated to produce an ion-depleted liquid. Species from the entering liquids are collected to produce an ion-concentrated liquid. Increasing the exterior pressure on the device may reduce the pressure difference between the interior of the device and the exterior, which may reduce manufacturing costs or simplify construction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicant: SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC.
    Inventors: Li-Shiang Liang, Emile Montminy
  • Patent number: 7572359
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to devices able to purify fluids electrically that are contained within pressure vessels, as well as to methods of manufacture and use thereof. Liquids or other fluids to be purified enter the purification device and, under the influence of an electric field, are treated to produce an ion-depleted liquid. Species from the entering liquids are collected to produce an ion-concentrated liquid. Increasing the exterior pressure on the device may reduce the pressure difference between the interior of the device and the exterior, which may reduce manufacturing costs or simplify construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Siemens Water Technologies Holding Corp.
    Inventors: Li-Shiang Liang, Emile Montminy
  • Publication number: 20080105548
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to devices able to purify fluids electrically that are contained within pressure vessels, as well as to methods of manufacture and use thereof. Liquids or other fluids to be purified enter the purification device and, under the influence of an electric field, are treated to produce an ion-depleted liquid. Species from the entering liquids are collected to produce an ion-concentrated liquid. Increasing the exterior pressure on the device may reduce the pressure difference between the interior of the device and the exterior, which may reduce manufacturing costs or simplify construction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2007
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Applicant: SIEMENS WATER TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
    Inventors: Li-Shiang Liang, Emile Montminy
  • Publication number: 20050087446
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for connecting water treatment devices is provided. Connecting brackets may allow for a multiple configurations of water treatment devices and can simplify the building of water treatment systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2004
    Publication date: April 28, 2005
    Applicant: USFilter Corporation
    Inventors: Li-Shiang Liang, Emile Montminy
  • Publication number: 20030089609
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to devices able to purify fluids electrically that are contained within pressure vessels, as well as to methods of manufacture and use thereof. Liquids or other fluids to be purified enter the purification device and, under the influence of an electric field, are treated to produce an ion-depleted liquid. Species from the entering liquids are collected to produce an ion-concentrated liquid. Increasing the exterior pressure on the device may reduce the pressure difference between the interior of the device and the exterior, which may reduce manufacturing costs or simplify construction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Applicant: United States Filter Corporation
    Inventors: Li-Shiang Liang, Emile Montminy