Patents by Inventor George Knoll

George Knoll 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: 10526187
    Abstract: Water dispensing apparatus comprises modular components including but not limited to an easily accessible water heating module and a water cooling module. The water dispensing apparatus further comprises a bracket for holding at least one of a valve and an expansion tank onto a hot water tank for easy removal of the same in case of repair or replacement. Moreover, the expansion tank comprises a check valve that opens to allow heated water to flow thereinto and closes after heated water has drained therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Natural Choice Corporation
    Inventors: George Knoll, Kerry Roosmalen
  • Patent number: 10399839
    Abstract: Water dispensing apparatus comprises modular components including but not limited to an easily accessible water heating module, and a water carbonation module including an easily accessible carbonation tank bracket for holding a carbonation tank. The water dispensing apparatus further comprises a water dispensing faucet comprising an easily adjustable back pressure implement for adjusting the back pressure and, therefore, controlling mixing of carbon dioxide and water and the flow rate thereof for sparkling water dispensed therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Natural Choice Corporation
    Inventors: George Knoll, Kerry Roosmalen
  • Publication number: 20190161334
    Abstract: Water dispensing apparatus comprises modular components including but not limited to an easily accessible water heating module, and a water carbonation module including an easily accessible carbonation tank bracket for holding a carbonation tank. The water dispensing apparatus further comprises a water dispensing faucet comprising an easily adjustable back pressure implement for adjusting the back pressure and, therefore, controlling mixing of carbon dioxide and water and the flow rate thereof for sparkling water dispensed therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: George Knoll, Kerry Roosmalen
  • Publication number: 20190160438
    Abstract: Water dispensing apparatus comprises modular components including but not limited to an easily accessible water heating module and a water cooling module. The water dispensing apparatus further comprises a rotatable bracket on a front wall thereof for connecting a carbon dioxide tank thereto and disposing the same within a compartment within the front wall thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: George Knoll, Kerry Roosmalen
  • Publication number: 20190161336
    Abstract: Water dispensing apparatus comprises modular components including but not limited to an easily accessible water heating module and a water cooling module. The water dispensing apparatus further comprises a bracket for holding at least one of a valve and an expansion tank onto a hot water tank for easy removal of the same in case of repair or replacement. Moreover, the expansion tank comprises a check valve that opens to allow heated water to flow thereinto and closes after heated water has drained therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: George Knoll, Kerry Roosmalen
  • Patent number: 7264718
    Abstract: A fluid filter system has a manifold having a fluid inlet with an inlet stop and a fluid outlet with an outlet stop and a cartridge seat. A cartridge is separable from the manifold and adapted to mount and dismount in the manifold. The cartridge has a filter housing containing a filter for filtering fluid, and an integral closure member having a first level and a second level. A radial inlet port is on a face of the first level of the closure member and an axial outlet port is on top of the second level of the closure member. A first boss on the closure member opens the inlet stop when the cartridge is mounted in the manifold. A second boss on the closure member is disposed to open the outlet stop when the cartridge is mounted in the manifold. The bosses engage the stops sequentially.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Natural Choice Corporation
    Inventors: George Knoll, Michael Chou
  • Publication number: 20070023935
    Abstract: A carbonating apparatus includes an elongated carbonation chamber defining a longitudinal axis and having an inlet end and an outlet end. A manifold assembly is provided at the inlet end of the carbonation chamber. The manifold assembly includes a manifold body having an outlet end connected to the inlet end of the carbonation chamber and an inlet end. A liquid passage and a carbon dioxide passage extend in a direction between the inlet and outlet ends of the manifold body in communication with the inlet end of the carbonation chamber. At least one check valve is disposed inside the liquid passage within the manifold body. At least one check valve is disposed inside the carbon dioxide passage within the manifold body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2005
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventors: Chester Robards, George Knoll
  • Publication number: 20060091055
    Abstract: A fluid filter system has a manifold having a fluid inlet with an inlet stop and a fluid outlet with an outlet stop and a cartridge seat. A cartridge is separable from the manifold and adapted to mount and dismount in the manifold. The cartridge has a filter housing containing a filter for filtering fluid, and an integral closure member having a first level and a second level. A radial inlet port is on a face of the first level of the closure member and an axial outlet port is on top of the second level of the closure member. A first boss on the closure member opens the inlet stop when the cartridge is mounted in the manifold. A second boss on the closure member is disposed to open the outlet stop when the cartridge is mounted in the manifold. The bosses engage the stops sequentially.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2005
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Inventors: George Knoll, Michael Chou
  • Patent number: 6977039
    Abstract: A fluid filter system has a manifold having a fluid inlet with an inlet stop and a fluid outlet with an outlet stop and a cartridge seat. A cartridge is separable from the manifold and adapted to mount and dismount in the manifold. The cartridge has a filter housing containing a filter for filtering fluid, and an integral closure member having a first level and a second level. A radial inlet port is on a face of the first level of the closure member and an axial outlet port is on top of the second level of the closure member. A first boss on the closure member opens the inlet stop when the cartridge is mounted in the manifold. A second boss on the closure member is disposed to open the outlet stop when the cartridge is mounted in the manifold. The bosses engage the stops sequentially.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Assignee: Natural Choice Corporation
    Inventors: George Knoll, Michael Chou
  • Publication number: 20050218059
    Abstract: A fluid filter mounting apparatus includes a mounting bracket having a fluid intake and a fluid output, a first manifold and second manifold within the mounting bracket, each of the first manifold and the manifold having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. The fluid intake of the mounting bracket is in fluid communication with the fluid inlet of the first manifold. The fluid outlet of the first manifold is in fluid communication with the fluid inlet in the second manifold and the fluid outlet of the second manifold is in of fluid communication with the fluid output of the mounting bracket. A first mounting throughhole and a second mounting throughhole in the bracket are each dimensioned to align a first cartridge housing and a second cartridge housing with each of the first and second manifolds. Each of the throughholes are also dimensioned to secure a first portion of the filter cartridge housing when a closure member of the filter cartridge housing is seated in the manifold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2004
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Inventor: George Knoll
  • Publication number: 20050218060
    Abstract: A fluid filter system has a manifold having a fluid inlet with an inlet stop and a fluid outlet with an outlet stop and a cartridge seat. A cartridge is separable from the manifold and adapted to mount and dismount in the manifold. The cartridge has a filter housing containing a filter for filtering fluid, and an integral closure member having a first level and a second level. A radial inlet port is on a face of the first level of the closure member and an axial outlet port is on top of the second level of the closure member. A first boss on the closure member opens the inlet stop when the cartridge is mounted in the manifold. A second boss on the closure member is disposed to open the outlet stop when the cartridge is mounted in the manifold. The bosses engage the stops sequentially.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2004
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Inventors: George Knoll, Michael Chou
  • Patent number: D878130
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Natural Choice Corporation
    Inventors: George Knoll, Kerry Roosmalen