Patents by Inventor Michael E. Robert

Michael E. Robert 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: 10124083
    Abstract: A sanitizer with an ion generator and ion electrode assembly are provided. The ion generator is configured to generate ions using an AC voltage and an ion electrode assembly. The ion electrode assembly includes at least one emitter unit adapted for attachment to the ion generator. At least one ion source is attached to the at least one emitter unit for emitting ions. An emitter cover that is flexible has a thickness and extends from a proximal end to a distal end and defines an inner surface and encloses the at least one emitter unit for protecting the at least one ion source and the at least one emitter unit. The inner surface of the emitter cover is in a spaced relationship with the at least one ion source to define an air gap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: DM Tec, LLC
    Inventor: Michael E. Robert
  • Patent number: 9950086
    Abstract: A sanitizer for sanitizing various plumbing fixtures and specifically, to a chemical-free sanitizer, more specifically to an ozone-free sanitizer, and yet more specifically to an electronic sanitizer using ions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: DM TEC, LLC
    Inventor: Michael E. Robert
  • Patent number: 9808547
    Abstract: A sanitizer for sanitizing various surfaces including hands, hardware, fixtures, appliances, countertops, equipment, utensils and more and more specifically to a chemical-free sanitizer, more specifically to an ozone-free sanitizer and yet more specifically to an electronic sanitizer and yet more specifically to an ion source sanitizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: DM TEC, LLC
    Inventor: Michael E. Robert
  • Patent number: 9700643
    Abstract: An ion generator configured to generate ions for use in hand dryers and sanitizers for sanitizing various surfaces including hands, hardware, fixtures, appliances, countertops, equipment, utensils and specifically to a chemical-free ion generators that do not use sacrificial anodes and cathodes, more specifically to an ozone-free ion generators and yet more specifically to an electronic ion generator using AC and a single ion source electrode with a ground plane electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Inventor: Michael E. Robert
  • Publication number: 20170165387
    Abstract: A sanitizer for sanitizing various surfaces including hands, hardware fixtures appliances, countertops, equipment, utensils and more and more specifically to a chemical-free sanitizer, more specifically to an ozone-free sanitizer and yet more specifically to an electronic sanitizer and yet more specifically to an ion source sanitizer. The present invention relates generally to an ion sanitizer including a controller and at least one ion electrode operationally coupled to the controller and the ion electrode includes a plurality of ion sources spaced 6-51 mm apart The ion sanitizer defines a fixture cavity having a plurality of ion sources each include a point directed toward the fixture cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventor: Michael E. Robert
  • Publication number: 20160367712
    Abstract: A sanitizer with an ion generator and ion electrode assembly are provided. The ion generator is configured to generate ions using an AC voltage and an ion electrode assembly. The ion electrode assembly includes at least one emitter unit adapted for attachment to the ion generator. At least one ion source is attached to the at least one emitter unit for emitting ions. An emitter cover that is flexible has a thickness and extends from a proximal end to a distal end and defines an inner surface and encloses the at least one emitter unit for protecting the at least one ion source and the at least one emitter unit. The inner surface of the emitter cover is in a spaced relationship with the at least one ion source to define an air gap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventor: Michael E. Robert
  • Publication number: 20160263263
    Abstract: A sanitizer for sanitizing various surfaces including hands, hardware, fixtures, appliances, countertops, equipment, utensils and more and more specifically to a chemical-free sanitizer, more specifically to an ozone-free sanitizer and yet more specifically to an electronic sanitizer and yet more specifically to an ion source sanitizer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventor: Michael E. Robert
  • Patent number: 9421291
    Abstract: A hand dryer assembly including a blower assembly for generating a moving air stream. The moving air stream passes through an air channel to an air outlet where it exits the hand dryer assembly. An ionization assembly is disposed along the air channel and emits charged ions directly into the moving air stream, sanitizing the hands of the user, the moving air steam, and the ambient air that is entrained into the moving air stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Fifth Third Bank
    Inventors: Michael E. Robert, Charles H. Waddell, Joseph A. Christiansen
  • Publication number: 20160067363
    Abstract: A sanitizer for sanitizing various surfaces including hands, hardware, fixtures, appliances, countertops, equipment, utensils and more and more specifically to a chemical-free sanitizer, more specifically to an ozone-free sanitizer and yet more specifically to an electronic sanitizer and yet more specifically to an ion source sanitizer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventor: Michael E. Robert
  • Publication number: 20160051713
    Abstract: A sanitizer for sanitizing various plumbing fixtures and specifically, to a chemical-free sanitizer, more specifically to an ozone-free sanitizer, and yet more specifically to an electronic sanitizer using ions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventor: Michael E. Robert
  • Publication number: 20150328349
    Abstract: An ion generator configured to generate ions for use in hand dryers and sanitizers for sanitizing various surfaces including hands, hardware, fixtures, appliances, countertops, equipment, utensils and specifically to a chemical-free ion generators that do not use sacrificial anodes and cathodes, more specifically to an ozone-free ion generators and yet more specifically to an electronic ion generator using AC and a single ion source electrode with a ground plane electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventor: Michael E. Robert
  • Publication number: 20140304999
    Abstract: A splash guard for hand dryers that eliminates or reduces water from being splashed from the hands during the drying process onto the nearby walls and floor. The splash guard may be configured to mount below existing wall mounted hand dryers or may include an integrated blower assembly having a blower positioned in the lower portion of the splash guard, such as below the outlet nozzle and the hands being dried.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2012
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventor: Michael E. Robert
  • Publication number: 20140208608
    Abstract: A dryer with an air outlet disposed above the motor assembly and having a backplate that mounts to a supporting structure. The backplate includes an integral air channel between the blower assembly and the air outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2013
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Inventor: Michael E. Robert
  • Publication number: 20130232807
    Abstract: A hand dryer assembly including a blower assembly for generating a moving air stream. The moving air stream passes through an air channel to an air outlet where it exits the hand dryer assembly. An ionization assembly is disposed along the air channel and emits charged ions directly into the moving air stream, sanitizing the hands of the user, the moving air steam, and the ambient air that is entrained into the moving air stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventors: Michael E. Robert, Charles H. Waddell, Joseph A. Christiansen
  • Patent number: 5566717
    Abstract: A fluid flow assembly controls fluids passing through a secondary or communication line of a manifold. The manifold includes at least one output port connected in fluid communication with the secondary line. A fluid supply is connected to a fill valve controlled by an electronic feedback control. An exhaust valve is also controlled by the electronic feedback control. Together, the fill and exhaust valves regulate the pressure of the fluid flow through the secondary line and the valves associated with each of the output ports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1996
    Assignee: Mac Valves
    Inventor: Michael E. Robert
  • Patent number: 5526838
    Abstract: A pilot signal control assembly (10) controls the pilot signal of a valve (18) which is connected to regulator, typically a booster regulator (12). The valve (18) receives air from an air supply (14) and, pursuant to an error signal (E(t)) , defined as the command signal (C(t)) less a modified feedback signal (F(t)) , modifies its output, the pilot pressure signal. The booster regulator (12) receives the pilot pressure signal and modifies its output (P.sub.o (t)) accordingly. A feedback loop (24) transforms the output pressure (P.sub.o (t)) into a voltage signal. The voltage signal is multiplied by a proportional factor (A) based on the size of the booster regulator (12). In a signal subloop (30) of the feedback loop (24), the first derivative is taken of the voltage signal. The multiplied signal and the first derivative are added to create the feedback signal (F(t)) which is eventually subtracted from the command signal (C(t)) to create the error signal (E(t)).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1996
    Assignee: Mac Valves, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael E. Robert
  • Patent number: D600856
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: American Dryer, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael E. Robert
  • Patent number: D683076
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: American Dryer, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael E. Robert
  • Patent number: D704888
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: American Dryer, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael E. Robert
  • Patent number: D728859
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: American Dryer, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael E. Robert