Patents by Inventor Eric J. Bowler

Eric J. Bowler 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).

  • Precipitation reclamation storage system for use in a structure
    Patent number: 11230828
    Abstract: A precipitation reclamation system includes a downspout adapter configured to receive runoff precipitation from a precipitation channel for a structure. The downspout adapter is configured to attach to the structure at a vent that places an interior of the structure in communication with an area external to the structure. A reclamation chamber is disposed within an appliance housing. The reclamation chamber has a pump. A reclamation conduit extends from the downspout adapter to the reclamation chamber and is configured to direct the precipitation to the reclamation chamber to define reclaimed water. The pump is adapted to deliver the reclaimed water from the reclamation chamber to a portion of the structure for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Robert R. Baer, Andria Bauman, Jason Schneemann, Ronald L. Voglewede, Elizabeth Bourgeois, Eric J. Bowler
  • PRECIPITATION RECLAMATION STORAGE SYSTEM FOR USE IN A STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20200291622
    Abstract: A precipitation reclamation system includes a downspout adapter configured to receive runoff precipitation from a precipitation channel for a structure. The downspout adapter is configured to attach to the structure at a vent that places an interior of the structure in communication with an area external to the structure. A reclamation chamber is disposed within an appliance housing. The reclamation chamber has a pump. A reclamation conduit extends from the downspout adapter to the reclamation chamber and is configured to direct the precipitation to the reclamation chamber to define reclaimed water. The pump is adapted to deliver the reclaimed water from the reclamation chamber to a portion of the structure for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert R. Baer, Andria Bauman, Jason Schneemann, Ronald L. Voglewede, Elizabeth Bourgeois, Eric J. Bowler
  • Precipitation reclamation storage system for use in a structure
    Patent number: 10704234
    Abstract: A precipitation reclamation system includes a downspout adapter configured to receive runoff precipitation from a precipitation channel for a structure. The downspout adapter is configured to attach to the structure at a vent that places an interior of the structure in communication with an area external to the structure. A reclamation chamber is disposed within an appliance housing. The reclamation chamber has a pump. A reclamation conduit extends from the downspout adapter to the reclamation chamber and is configured to direct the precipitation to the reclamation chamber to define reclaimed water. The pump is adapted to deliver the reclaimed water from the reclamation chamber to a portion of the structure for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Robert R. Baer, Andria Bauman, Jason Schneemann, Ronald L. Voglewede, Elizabeth Bourgeois, Eric J. Bowler
  • PRECIPITATION RECLAMATION STORAGE SYSTEM FOR USE IN A STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20200181889
    Abstract: A precipitation reclamation system includes a downspout adapter configured to receive runoff precipitation from a precipitation channel for a structure. The downspout adapter is configured to attach to the structure at a vent that places an interior of the structure in communication with an area external to the structure. A reclamation chamber is disposed within an appliance housing. The reclamation chamber has a pump. A reclamation conduit extends from the downspout adapter to the reclamation chamber and is configured to direct the precipitation to the reclamation chamber to define reclaimed water. The pump is adapted to deliver the reclaimed water from the reclamation chamber to a portion of the structure for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert R. Baer, Andria Bauman, Jason Schneemann, Ronald L. Voglewede, Elizabeth Bourgeois, Eric J. Bowler