Patents by Inventor Michael A. Pedersen

Michael A. Pedersen 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: 11097225
    Abstract: A method for water filtration to reduce scaling is disclosed herein. The method includes determining that a pump has been inactive for a threshold period of time. The method also includes closing a first valve to a filtered drinking water tank and opening a second valve to a source water tank based on determining that the pump has been inactive for the threshold period of time. The method further includes activating, based on the first valve being closed and the second valve being opened, the pump for a period of time to circulate water from the source water tank through a filter system and back to the source water tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Aqua Tru LLC
    Inventor: Michael A. Pedersen
  • Patent number: 10532941
    Abstract: The water filtration system may include a support base. A first receptacle may be detachably disposed on the support base and configured to store source water. A second receptacle may be detachably disposed on the support base and configured to store supply water. A filter system may be disposed between the first receptacle and the second receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Aqua Tru LLC
    Inventors: Peter G. Spiegel, Michael A. Pedersen
  • Patent number: 10279315
    Abstract: A water filtration systems may comprise an under the sink RO water filtration system that is plumed into a building's water supply. For example, the water filtration systems may include an RO device at least partially installed underneath a sink, with the tap water connection plumbed directly to the sink cold water supply line, and a waste water drain line connected directly to the sink drain, such as the p-trap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Aqua Tru, LLC
    Inventors: Peter G. Spiegel, Michael A. Pedersen
  • Publication number: 20180022619
    Abstract: A water filtration system may include a first receptacle configured to store source water, a second receptacle configured to store supply water, an RO filter disposed between the first receptacle and the second receptacle, and a bypass line configured to provide water from the RO filter back to the first receptacle for an initial predetermined amount of time, after which the bypass line is closed and the filtered water is provided to the second receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: Aqua Tru, LLC
    Inventors: Peter G. Spiegel, Michael A. Pedersen
  • Publication number: 20170028351
    Abstract: A water filtration systems may comprise an under the sink RO water filtration system that is plumed into a building's water supply. For example, the water filtration systems may include an RO device at least partially installed underneath a sink, with the tap water connection plumbed directly to the sink cold water supply line, and a waste water drain line connected directly to the sink drain, such as the p-trap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Applicant: Aqua Tru, LLC
    Inventors: Peter G. Spiegel, Michael A. Pedersen
  • Publication number: 20170029293
    Abstract: A water filtration systems may comprise an under the sink RO water filtration system that is plumed into a building's water supply. For example, the water filtration systems may include an RO device at least partially installed underneath a sink, with the tap water connection plumbed directly to the sink cold water supply line, and a waste water drain line connected directly to the sink drain, such as the p-trap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Applicant: Aqua Tru, LLC
    Inventors: Peter G. Spiegel, Michael A. Pedersen
  • Publication number: 20170028350
    Abstract: A water filtration systems may comprise an under the sink RO water filtration system that is plumed into a building's water supply. For example; the water filtration systems may include an RO device at least partially installed underneath a sink, with the tap water connection plumbed directly to the sink cold water supply line, and a waste water drain line connected directly to the sink drain, such as the p-trap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Applicant: Aqua Tru, LLC
    Inventors: Peter G. Spiegel, Michael A. Pedersen
  • Patent number: 9517958
    Abstract: The water filtration system may include a support base. A first receptacle may be detachably disposed on the support base and configured to store source water. A second receptacle may be detachably disposed on the support base and configured to store supply water. A filter system may be disposed between the first receptacle and the second receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: Response Products Limited
    Inventors: Peter G. Spiegel, Michael A. Pedersen
  • Publication number: 20160355425
    Abstract: The water filtration system may include a support base. A first receptacle may be detachably disposed on the support base and configured to store source water. A second receptacle may be detachably disposed on the support base and configured to store supply water. A filter system may be disposed between the first receptacle and the second receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Applicant: RESPONSE PRODUCTS LIMITED
    Inventors: Peter G. Spiegel, Michael A. Pedersen
  • Patent number: 9422173
    Abstract: A water filtration systems may comprise an under the sink RO water filtration system that is plumed into a building's water supply. For example, the water filtration systems may include an RO device at least partially installed underneath a sink, with the tap water connection plumbed directly to the sink cold water supply line, and a waste water drain line connected directly to the sink drain, such as the p-trap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: AQUA TRU, LLC
    Inventors: Peter G. Spiegel, Michael A. Pedersen
  • Publication number: 20150210578
    Abstract: The water filtration system may include a support base. A first receptacle may be detachably disposed on the support base and configured to store source water. A second receptacle may be detachably disposed on the support base and configured to store supply water. A filter system may be disposed between the first receptacle and the second receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Applicant: Response Products Limited
    Inventors: Peter G. Spiegel, Michael A. Pedersen
  • Publication number: 20080227320
    Abstract: A system and a method for keying lamps which involve a lamp keying device, such as a keying device with a base protruding key having a configuration, e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: David L. Witham, Roberto E. Arance, Keith M. Crawford, Michael A. Pedersen, Michael A. Jacques
  • Patent number: 7354317
    Abstract: A system and a method for keying lamps which involve a lamp keying device such as a keying device with at least one base protruding key being formed on the base and at least one support slot being formed in the lamp support receptacle, the at least one base protruding key detachably coupling with the at least one support slot; a keying device with at least one support protruding key being formed on the lamp support receptacle and at least one base slot being formed in the base, the at least one base slot detachably coupling with the at least one protruding support key; and a keying device with at least one base protruding key being formed on the base and at least one base slot being formed in the base, the keying device further having at least one complementary support protruding key being formed on the lamp support receptacle and at least one complementary support slot being formed in the lamp support receptacle, the at least one base protruding key detachably coupling with the at least one complementary sup
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Ultraviolet Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Witham, Roberto E. Arance, Keith M. Crawford, Michael A. Pedersen, Michael A. Jacques
  • Patent number: 7137728
    Abstract: Provided are exemplary embodiments of a system and method for allowing predetermined and/or preconfigured lamp assemblies to be utilized with lamp fixtures. The exemplary embodiments may include a fixture assembly, a key configured to couple to the lamp fixture, and a lamp assembly including a base with a receiving structure, wherein the receiving structure is configured to engage the key, such that only predetermined lamp assemblies may couple to the fixture assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: Ultraviolet Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Witham, Roberto E. Arance, Keith M. Crawford, Michael A. Pedersen
  • Publication number: 20040141332
    Abstract: Provided are exemplary embodiments of a system and method for allowing predetermined and/or preconfigured lamp assemblies to be utilized with lamp fixtures. The exemplary embodiments may include a fixture assembly, a key configured to couple to the lamp fixture, and a lamp assembly including a base with a receiving structure, wherein the receiving structure is configured to engage the key, such that only predetermined lamp assemblies may couple to the fixture assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2004
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventors: David L. Witham, Roberto E. Arance, Keith M. Crawford, Michael A. Pedersen
  • Patent number: D731025
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: Response Products Limited
    Inventors: Peter G. Spiegel, Michael A. Pedersen, Yoon Jung Kim, Spencer Lee Mackay
  • Patent number: D814012
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: ENVION, LLC
    Inventors: Peter G. Spiegel, Michael A. Pedersen
  • Patent number: D815723
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: ENVION, LLC
    Inventors: Peter G. Spiegel, Michael A. Pedersen