Patents by Inventor John D. Kirschmann

John D. Kirschmann 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: 4691850
    Abstract: A dispenser for the mixing and dispensing of chemicals is provided which utilizes a draw-through distribution manifold connected to a number of concentrated chemical base solution containers. Solenoids corresponding to each chemical base are selectively operable to allow one chemical at a time to run through the manifold and a pump connected to the manifold outlet to be mixed with water from a general solenoid valve. A system for flushing the manifold is provided wherein a flush port is provided at the opposite end of the distribution manifold from its outlet. After each chemical has run for a period through the manifold, the flush system operates to accurately dilute the dispensed chemical and flush the manifold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1987
    Inventors: John D. Kirschmann, John P. Soberg
  • Patent number: 4260459
    Abstract: A batch operation water distiller is provided with a venting valve between the boiling chamber and the condenser. Operation of the venting valve during the heating phase prior to boiling allows entrained gases such as chlorine to be vented to the atmosphere rather than into the condenser and hence into the purified water. The valve may also be used as a humidification device for the area in which the distiller is operated. A screen-like shield is provided about the condenser inlet so as to prevent bubbles of unpurified water from entering the condenser passage. Also, a flexible fill tube is provided which allows the distilling chamber to be filled prior to use and then drained after use so as to remove mineral laden water from the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1978
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1981
    Inventor: John D. Kirschmann
  • Patent number: 4218317
    Abstract: A reverse osmosis water purifying device is provided with a flush water restrictor which serves to provide a suitable back pressure on the reverse osmosis membrane in order to affect the purification process. The device is designed for attachment to any source of pressurized water. The restrictor device consists of a capillary tube sized to provide a suitable ratio of flush water to purified water. A ball-type check valve surrounds the capillary tube at its point of exit and the ball valve may be dislodged in order to flush the membrane. The core of the membrane assembly is filled with activated charcoal in order to provide for a more efficient and complete purification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1978
    Date of Patent: August 19, 1980
    Inventor: John D. Kirschmann
  • Patent number: 4135984
    Abstract: A water distiller assembly comprising a bottom boiler unit and a top condensing unit incorporates heat exchange passage means for supply water and steam arranged in the condensing unit in such a way in combination with tubular flow connections between the condensing unit and boiler unit that cool, incoming supply water is preheated by steam rising from the boiler unit and flows by gravity down into the boiler unit, with the steam thereby being cooled and condensed to distilled water. Mineral laden residue water in the boiler unit is discharged therefrom continuously by means of a discharge passage providing a predetermined flow restriction against the flow pressure generated by the vapor pressure in the boiler unit. A supply water vessel forming a portion of the condensing unit is removably secured to the top of a boiler vessel by spring clips, which also serve to tightly seat lids covering the supply water vessel and the boiler vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1976
    Date of Patent: January 23, 1979
    Inventor: John D. Kirschmann
  • Patent number: 3980526
    Abstract: A water distillation unit is disclosed herein. The unit preferably comprises an upper boiler container and a lower condensation container which are rigidly maintained in spaced apart relationship by a molded coupling member containing a plurality of water passageways and fittings. The coupling member is integral with the condensation container and is removably and threadably attached to the upper boiler container so that same may be easily removed when desired for cleaning. The boiler container receives raw liquid which is vaporized by an interiorly disposed heater element. The condensation container houses a condenser tube which receives steam from the boiler container and conducts distillate exteriorly of the apparatus. To improve thermal efficiency the condenser tube is cooled by raw liquid which is routed through the condensing container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1975
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1976
    Inventor: John D. Kirschmann
  • Patent number: 3930959
    Abstract: A combined water distiller and cooler having a boiler and a steam condenser incorporating an expansion chamber with an air inlet over a distilled water accumulating tank so that condensing steam and water condensate may mix with air to improve the potable quality of the distilled water before it drains into the accumulator tank. The evaporator of a refrigeration system used to cool the distilled water is located inside of the distilled water accumulator tank as is the steam condenser coil, so that the combined cooling effect of the refrigerant evaporator and the chilled distilled water are used to condense steam to water in the condenser coil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1973
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1976
    Inventor: John D. Kirschmann