Patents by Inventor Mark E. Kurtz

Mark E. Kurtz 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: 8101127
    Abstract: A fluid disinfection module (10) comprises a first housing (12) and a second housing (20) arranged in spaced-apart relationship to each other. The first housing (12) includes tubular support members (28) and (28a) extending laterally therefrom for respective slidable mateable engagement with corresponding tubular support members (30) and (30a) also laterally extending from second housing (20), to vary the lateral distance x between the first and second housings (12) and (20). A locking device maintains tubular support members (28,28a) and (30,30a) in fixed relationship with respect to each other. First housing (12), second housing (20), and corresponding tubular support members (28,28a) and (30,30a) define a framework for supporting one or more ultraviolet radiation sources (18) and (26) that are detachably mounted at one end thereof to housings (12) and (20), respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Ultravation, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Kurtz, Scott P. Russell
  • Patent number: 7419642
    Abstract: An air disinfection module for use in a HVAC system comprises a first and second housing, each of the housings including at least one support member adjustably coupled with the other to form a framework for varying the lateral distance between the first and second housings. The housings further comprise a lamp assembly that includes at least one ultraviolet radiation source communicating with and projecting from its respective housing towards its opposite housing, and a radiation pervious protective sleeve disposed about the radiation source. Electric transmission means are also included which communicates with the ultraviolet radiation source(s) and with at least one source of electrical power to provide electricity to the ultraviolet radiation sources. At least one cross support member communicating with the protective sleeves and the support members is provided for supporting the sleeves and their corresponding ultraviolet radiation sources between the first and second housings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: Ultravation, Inc.
    Inventors: William E. Fowler, Scott P. Russell, Mark E. Kurtz
  • Publication number: 20080138254
    Abstract: A fluid disinfection module (10) comprises a first housing (12) and a second housing (20) arranged in spaced-apart relationship to each other. The first housing (12) includes tubular support members (28) and (28a) extending laterally therefrom for respective slidable mateable engagement with corresponding tubular support members (30) and (30a) also laterally extending from second housing (20), to vary the lateral distance x between the first and second housings (12) and (20). A locking device maintains tubular support members (28,28a) and (30,30a) in fixed relationship with respect to each other. First housing (12), second housing (20), and corresponding tubular support members (28,28a) and (30,30a) define a framework for supporting one or more ultraviolet radiation sources (18) and (26) that are detachably mounted at one end thereof to housings (12) and (20), respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2008
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: Ultravation, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Kurtz, Scott P. Russell
  • Patent number: 6838057
    Abstract: Radiation module (10) comprises a power disruption apparatus (11) for a radiation lamp (14) to disinfect a fluid passing through a conduit (12). Radiation lamp (14) includes lamp base (15) that supports lamp tubing (14a) at one end thereof, terminal pins (17,17a) and flange (28) disposed about lamp base (15). Power disruption apparatus (11) includes mounting plate (16) provided with opening (27) for registry with opening (25) in duct (12). Openings (25,27) are sized to receive lamp tubing (14a) therethrough. Flange (28) interfaces with mounting plate (16) to restrict axial movement of lamp base (15) into duct (12). Module (10) also includes compression nut (22) for detachably securing lamp base (15) to mounting plate (16), and electrical socket (20) for receiving terminal pins (17,17a).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: Ultravation, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott P. Russell, James R. DiSabito, Mark E. Kurtz
  • Patent number: 6809326
    Abstract: An UV light system (10) for treating the air includes an UV tube lamp (20) having a first section (42) for transmitting UV light in a wavelength range thaht includes maximum ozone production and maximum germicidal activity, and a second section (44) for transmitting UV light in a wavelength range thaht includes maximum germical activity while excluding the production of ozone; and a movable annualar sleeve (46) for controlling the amount of ozone transmitted by the lamp (20).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Assignee: Ultravation, Inc.
    Inventors: James L. Disabito, Mark E. Kurtz, Scott P. Russell
  • Publication number: 20040161371
    Abstract: Radiation module (10) comprises a power disruption apparatus (11) for a radiation lamp (14) to disinfect a fluid passing through a conduit (12). Radiation lamp (14) includes lamp base (15) that supports lamp tubing (14a) at one end thereof, terminal pins (17,17a) and flange (28) disposed about lamp base (15). Power disruption apparatus (11) includes mounting plate (16) provided with opening (27) for registry with opening (25) in duct (12). Openings (25,27) are sized to receive lamp tubing (14a) therethrough. Flange (28) interfaces with mounting plate (16) to restrict axial movement of lamp base (15) into duct (12). Module (10) also includes compression nut (22) for detachably securing lamp base (15) to mounting plate (16), and electrical socket (20) for receiving terminal pins (17,17a).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Inventors: Scott P Russell, James R DiSabito, Mark E Kurtz
  • Publication number: 20040051056
    Abstract: An UV light system (10) for treating the air includes an UV tube lamp (20) having a first section (42) for transmitting UV light in a wavelength range thaht includes maximum ozone production and maximum germicidal activity, and a second section (44) for transmitting UV light in a wavelength range thaht includes maximum germical activity while excluding the production of ozone; and a movable annualar sleeve (46) for controlling the amount of ozone transmitted by the lamp (20).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventors: James L. Disabito, Mark E. Kurtz, Scott P. Russell
  • Patent number: 5660719
    Abstract: An apparatus for the treatment of a fluid is provided which includes a separate housing and enclosure for containing at least one ballast and electrical means, respectively, to power and control the operation of a plurality of vertically arranged UV lamps that are immersed in a fluid to be treated. Each compartment serves as an individually isolated area for offering greatly enhanced accessibility, maintenance and maximum performance of the various components of an ultraviolet light purification apparatus in the environment intended for its operation and use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 26, 1997
    Inventors: Mark E. Kurtz, Paul Albertazzi
  • Patent number: 4535247
    Abstract: A water sterilization system includes a sterilizer having a plastic housing and a sheath inside the housing which transmits untraviolet light from an enclosed lamp. The housing is protected from uv degradation by means of a reflective liner. A fail-safe control mechanism is provided which includes a normally closed water valve held open by a stallable electric motor electrically in series with a photoresistor which senses the ultraviolet light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1983
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1985
    Inventor: Mark E. Kurtz