Patents by Inventor Mordechai Lev

Mordechai Lev 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).

  • Publication number: 20120174308
    Abstract: A kit for calibrating an amount of water required by a toilet with an amount of water to be supplied to the toilet has a first recorder for determining an amount of water in a toilet bowl, a second recorder for determining an amount of water in a toilet tank if the water in the toilet bowl reaches a determined level, and a valve for setting an amount of water delivered to the tank if the water reaches a determined level in the tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventors: Mahesh Cheerla, Timothy David Mulligan, Mordechai Lev
  • Publication number: 20110309165
    Abstract: A showerhead for personal hygiene is provided that includes a spray face in fluid communication with a cavity by way of a plurality of nozzle apertures. The cavity receives water from a water supply. A spray selector controls fluid flow between the cavity and the nozzle apertures. A battery-electric motor or a kinetic energy storing spring is provided as a power supply for an actuator that provides mechanical communication between the power supply and the selector to move the selector and thereby alter the fluid spray pattern from the spray face. A user interface provides a user with selective control over movement of the actuator and the movement of the selector to sequentially provide multiple spray patterns from the spray face without intermediate manual intervention between the multiple spray patterns emitted from the spray face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventor: Mordechai Lev
  • Patent number: 8061631
    Abstract: A showerhead for personal hygiene is provided that includes a spray face in fluid communication with a cavity by way of a plurality of nozzle apertures. The cavity receives water from a water supply. A spray selector controls fluid flow between the cavity and the nozzle apertures. A battery-electric motor or a kinetic energy storing spring is provided as a power supply for an actuator that provides mechanical communication between the power supply and the selector to move the selector and thereby alter the fluid spray pattern from the spray face. A user interface provides a user with selective control over movement of the actuator and the movement of the selector to sequentially provide multiple spray patterns from the spray face without intermediate manual intervention between the multiple spray patterns emitted from the spray face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Inventor: Mordechai Lev
  • Publication number: 20110221078
    Abstract: A humidifier includes a main body having a hollow interior, the main body including a fluid reservoir for receiving a fluid therein, wherein the fluid reservoir is formed from a material which at least one of minimizes impurities in the fluid and militates against an emergence of impurities in the fluid, and a discharge vent coupled to the main body, wherein the discharge vent includes a removable tray for receiving a fragrance therein and a compartment for receiving a heat source therein for heating the fragrance, wherein the discharge vent emits a mist to humidify the surrounding air and an aroma of the fragrance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventors: Mordechai Lev, Robert McCulloch, Hing Wah Tsang, Candice M. Willett
  • Publication number: 20110139914
    Abstract: A shredder is disclosed including a compaction arm coupled to an actuator, wherein the compaction arm includes a cross-member having an array of protuberances formed thereon which facilitate safe and secure destruction of documents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2009
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventors: Mordechai Lev, Mark Edward Fastabend, Eric A. Holverson
  • Publication number: 20110118637
    Abstract: A percussive massager is provided with a housing, a cushion, a percussive drive unit having a massage head with four spaced apart massage nodes, and a cover surrounding the massager. The nodes diametrically extend outwardly or upwardly from the exterior cushion surface to effect a rhythmic percussion to a user. The cover has at least two apertures through which the nodes protrude, and a flap extending over at least two of the massage nodes. The flap has a fastener to allow for removal of the flap from the cover. A percussive massager is also provided with a motor housing, a motor with a rotary output shaft, an elongated flexible rocker arm pivotally connected to the motor housing, and a massage node connected to an end region of the rocker arm. The flexible rocker arm deflects to provide compliance when the node contacts a massage surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: FKA DISTRIBUTING CO. D/B/A HOMEDICS, INC.
    Inventors: Mordechai Lev, Sara Robertson
  • Publication number: 20110105964
    Abstract: A massage apparatus is provided with a housing, and a substrate mounted for rotation to the housing and driven by a motor. A massage node and a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) heater are mounted to the substrate. A pair of contacts and a pair of brushes maintain electrical engagement of the PTC heater with the housing during rotation of the substrate. Another embodiment provides an infrared light emitting diode (LED) beneath the massage node in electrical communication with the housing due to the contacts and brushes. Another embodiment provides a method for imparting a heated massage effect by providing a massage apparatus with a message mechanism, a PTC heater and a plurality of infrared LEDs. A massage effect is imparted and a warm-up operation is initiated of the PTC heater and the LEDs. The warm-up operation of the PTC heater is discontinued upon the massage mechanism reaching a predefined temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2007
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: FKA DISTRIBUTING CO. D/B/A HOMEDICS, INC.
    Inventors: Roman Ferber, Mordechai Lev, Shianp Jyh Chung
  • Patent number: 7900295
    Abstract: A shower handle water supply diverter system includes a water supply in fluid communication with a hose. A handle sprayer is in fluid communication with and extends from the hose. A water diverter is provided within the handle sprayer and is in fluid communication with the showerhead. The water diverter can be operated in three modes: handle sprayer only water expulsion, shower head only water expulsion, and simultaneous handle sprayer and shower head water expulsion. By placement of the first hose and second hose in proximity to provide thermal contact therebetween, stagnant water in one hose at ambient temperature exchanges heat with water flow at a particular temperature in a second hose to change stagnant water temperature towards the temperature of the water flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Inventor: Mordechai Lev
  • Patent number: 7900296
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a bath apparatus having auxiliary features. The auxiliary features include a handle for providing ergonomic manual transportation of the bath apparatus. Additionally, improvements to conventional therapeutic effects are provided for enhancing the overall therapeutic bathing experience. Further, a bath apparatus is disclosed having a pedicure apparatus for providing a motorized rotary pedicure effect to the user. Even further, a bath apparatus having a fluid dispenser is disclosed for dispensing therapeutic additives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: FKA Distributing Co.
    Inventors: Mordechai Lev, Stephen Chung, Barbara A. Westfield
  • Publication number: 20100288855
    Abstract: A showerhead for personal hygiene is provided that includes a spray face in fluid communication with a cavity by way of a plurality of nozzle apertures. The cavity receives water from a water supply. A spray selector controls fluid flow between the cavity and the nozzle apertures. A battery-electric motor or a kinetic energy storing spring is provided as a power supply for an actuator that provides mechanical communication between the power supply and the selector to move the selector and thereby alter the fluid spray pattern from the spray face. A user interface provides a user with selective control over movement of the actuator and the movement of the selector to sequentially provide multiple spray patterns from the spray face without intermediate manual intervention between the multiple spray patterns emitted from the spray face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2009
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Inventor: Mordechai Lev
  • Publication number: 20100217164
    Abstract: A massage chair is provided with a base, a seat bottom, and a seat back having a peripheral frame. A peripheral cover is oriented over the frame. A central fabric cover is oriented within the peripheral cover and supported by the frame. A detachable massage unit is connected to the frame. A massager is provided with a seat back, a massage unit within the seat back, and a pair of armrests. A docking cavity is formed within one of the armrests and a remote controller is received within the docking cavity. A massager is provided with a body support member, a massage unit oriented in the body support member, a heater oriented in the body support member, and a wireless remote controller for controlling the operation of the massage unit and the heater by wireless signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: FKA DISTRIBUTING CO. D/B/A HOMEDICS, INC.
    Inventors: Elizabeth Harrison Meyer, Roman S. Ferber, Mordechai Lev, Hing Wah Tsang
  • Patent number: 7722553
    Abstract: A massage apparatus is provided which includes a housing, a motor disposed within the housing, and at least one massage center provided on the housing. The massage center includes an outer massage member and an inner massage member, where the outer massage member at least partially circumferentially surrounds the inner massage member. The outer and inner massage members are operably connected to the motor for providing rotation of the massage members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: FKA Distributing Co.
    Inventors: Mordechai Lev, Roman S. Ferber, Stephen Chung
  • Patent number: 7699794
    Abstract: A handheld massager is disclosed having a spring and dampener provided between a massage head portion and a handle portion of a massager. A massage mechanism is provided in the massage head portion for application of a massage effect to the user. Resulting shock and vibrations caused by the massage effect are absorbed and dampened by the spring and dampener for minimizing these effects upon the hand and wrist of the user. Additionally, variable vibrational contact surfaces and various visual therapy effects are disclosed in combination with the massage effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: fka Distributing Co.
    Inventors: Elizabeth Harrison Meyer, Mordechai Lev, Huang Wen Wei
  • Patent number: 7665676
    Abstract: A showerhead system for communicating a fluid supply, the system including a fixed fluid dispensing unit supported at a location, the fixed dispensing unit including a plurality of nozzles in fluid communication with the fluid supply. A removable fluid dispensing unit is releasably secured to a receptacle established within the fixed dispensing, the removable unit further including at least one additional nozzle. The fluid supply is adapted to be in selective communication with either or both the fixed and removable fluid dispensing units, such as through the provision of a fluid diverter element located at an inlet of the fixed unit and from which extends a conduit in separate communication with the removable unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Inventor: Mordechai Lev
  • Patent number: D604270
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: FKA Distributing Co.
    Inventors: Sarah Moeggenberg, Mordechai Lev, Roman S Ferber
  • Patent number: D605302
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: FKA Distributing Co.
    Inventors: Ron Tsang, Mordechai Lev, Roman S. Ferber
  • Patent number: D609818
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: FKA Distributing Co.
    Inventors: Ron Tsang, Mordechai Lev, Roman S. Ferber
  • Patent number: D611926
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: FKA Distributing Co.
    Inventors: Mordechai Lev, Sarah Moeggenberg, Robert T. McCulloch
  • Patent number: D612267
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: FKA Distributing Co.
    Inventors: Ron Tsang, Sarah Moeggenberg, Mordechai Lev
  • Patent number: D639734
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Powermat USA, LLC
    Inventors: Roman S. Ferber, Mordechai Lev, Francois Dominique Claude Laine, Angelo Luis Leme Santiago, Peter Michaelian