Patents by Inventor Ronald G. Fink
Ronald G. Fink 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).
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Patent number: 11197942Abstract: In some embodiments, a system for purifying an environment may be provided. The system may include a first electrode which may be exposed to air. The system may include a first transducer which may be configured to apply a first energy to the first electrode and a second transducer which may be configured to apply a second energy to the first electrode. The system may be configured such that at a first time, the first transducer applies the first energy to the first electrode and the second transducer does not apply the second energy to the first electrode. The system may be further configured such that at a second time, the second transducer applies the second energy to the first electrode.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2018Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: RGF ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, INC.Inventors: Walter B. Ellis, Ronald G. Fink
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Patent number: 10549263Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an advanced oxidation process for providing advanced oxidation products to an environment. More particularly, the present invention provides a wick structure and hydrophilic granules for use in an advanced oxidation process, and methods of making the same. The wick structure and hydrophilic granules may be configured to collect and concentrate water vapor, so that the water vapor may subsequently be used to generate advanced oxidation products that react with and neutralize compounds in an environment, including microbes, odor causing chemicals, and other organic and inorganic chemicals.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2016Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: RGF ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, INC.Inventors: Walter B. Ellis, Ronald G. Fink
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Patent number: 10421060Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an advanced oxidation process for providing advanced oxidation products to an environment. More particularly, the present invention provides a wick structure and hydrophilic granules for use in an advanced oxidation process, and methods of making the same. The wick structure and hydrophilic granules may be configured to collect and concentrate water vapor, so that the water vapor may subsequently be used to generate advanced oxidation products that react with and neutralize compounds in an environment, including microbes, odor causing chemicals, and other organic and inorganic chemicals.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2016Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: RGF ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, INC.Inventors: Walter B. Ellis, Ronald G. Fink
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Publication number: 20190125919Abstract: In some embodiments, a system for purifying an environment may be provided. The system may include a first electrode which may be exposed to air. The system may include a first transducer which may be configured to apply a first energy to the first electrode and a second transducer which may be configured to apply a second energy to the first electrode. The system may be configured such that at a first time, the first transducer applies the first energy to the first electrode and the second transducer does not apply the second energy to the first electrode. The system may be further configured such that at a second time, the second transducer applies the second energy to the first electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Applicant: RGF ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, INC.Inventors: Walter B. ELLIS, Ronald G. FINK
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Patent number: 9884312Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an advanced oxidation process for providing advanced oxidation products to an environment. More particularly, the present invention provides a wick structure and hydrophilic granules for use in an advanced oxidation process, and methods of making the same. The wick structure and hydrophilic granules may be configured to collect and concentrate water vapor, so that the water vapor may subsequently be used to generate advanced oxidation products that react with and neutralize compounds in an environment, including microbes, odor causing chemicals, and other organic and inorganic chemicals.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2014Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: RGF ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, INC.Inventors: Walter B. Ellis, Ronald G. Fink
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Patent number: 9839901Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an advanced oxidation process for providing advanced oxidation products to an environment. More particularly, the present invention provides a device, system, and method utilizing an advanced oxidation process to react with and neutralize compounds in an environment, including microbes, odor causing chemicals, and other organic and inorganic chemicals. The device, system, and method of the present invention employ a wick structure to collect and concentrate water vapor, so that the water vapor may subsequently be used to generate advanced oxidation products.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2014Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: RGF ENVIORNMENTAL GROUP, INC.Inventors: Walter B. Ellis, Ronald G. Fink, Sergei Chtchavelev
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Publication number: 20170056857Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an advanced oxidation process for providing advanced oxidation products to an environment. More particularly, the present invention provides a wick structure and hydrophilic granules for use in an advanced oxidation process, and methods of making the same. The wick structure and hydrophilic granules may be configured to collect and concentrate water vapor, so that the water vapor may subsequently be used to generate advanced oxidation products that react with and neutralize compounds in an environment, including microbes, odor causing chemicals, and other organic and inorganic chemicals.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Applicant: RGF ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, INC.Inventors: Walter B. ELLIS, Ronald G. FINK
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Publication number: 20170056856Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an advanced oxidation process for providing advanced oxidation products to an environment. More particularly, the present invention provides a wick structure and hydrophilic granules for use in an advanced oxidation process, and methods of making the same. The wick structure and hydrophilic granules may be configured to collect and concentrate water vapor, so that the water vapor may subsequently be used to generate advanced oxidation products that react with and neutralize compounds in an environment, including microbes, odor causing chemicals, and other organic and inorganic chemicals.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Applicant: RGF ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, INC.Inventors: Walter B. ELLIS, Ronald G. FINK
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Publication number: 20160136624Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an advanced oxidation process for providing advanced oxidation products to an environment. More particularly, the present invention provides a wick structure and hydrophilic granules for use in an advanced oxidation process, and methods of making the same. The wick structure and hydrophilic granules may be configured to collect and concentrate water vapor, so that the water vapor may subsequently be used to generate advanced oxidation products that react with and neutralize compounds in an environment, including microbes, odor causing chemicals, and other organic and inorganic chemicals.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2014Publication date: May 19, 2016Applicant: RGF Environmental Group, Inc.Inventors: Walter B. Ellis, Ronald G. Fink
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Publication number: 20160136609Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an advanced oxidation process for providing advanced oxidation products to an environment. More particularly, the present invention provides a device, system, and method utilizing an advanced oxidation process to react with and neutralize compounds in an environment, including microbes, odor causing chemicals, and other organic and inorganic chemicals. The device, system, and method of the present invention employ a wick structure to collect and concentrate water vapor, so that the water vapor may subsequently be used to generate advanced oxidation products.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2014Publication date: May 19, 2016Applicant: RGF Environmental Group, Inc.Inventors: Walter B. ELLIS, Ronald G. FINK, Sergei Chtchavelev
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Patent number: 9283295Abstract: The present invention relates to an add on filter and air filtration system and method incorporating an add on filter for applying ultraviolet light to an environment to create oxidizing agents for killing microbes, such as bacteria, mold, and viruses, and for destroying odors. The add on filter may be coupled to existing air filtration systems to provide further filtration of the air. The add on filter includes an ultraviolet light source for emitting a broad spectrum of ultraviolet light and a catalytic target structure mechanically coupled to the ultraviolet light source. The system and method result in the production of Hydroxyl Radicals, Super Oxide ions and Hydro Peroxide for killing microbes.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2013Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: RGF ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, INC.Inventors: Ronald G. Fink, Walter B. Ellis
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Publication number: 20140212327Abstract: The present invention relates to an add on filter and air filtration system and method incorporating an add on filter for applying ultraviolet light to an environment to create oxidizing agents for killing microbes, such as bacteria, mold, and viruses, and for destroying odors. The add on filter may be coupled to existing air filtration systems to provide further filtration of the air. The add on filter includes an ultraviolet light source for emitting a broad spectrum of ultraviolet light and a catalytic target structure mechanically coupled to the ultraviolet light source. The system and method result in the production of Hydroxyl Radicals, Super Oxide ions and Hydro Peroxide for killing microbes.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2013Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: RGF Environmental Group, Inc.Inventors: Ronald G. FINK, Walter B. Ellis
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Publication number: 20120186971Abstract: A device, system, and method, for the formation of advanced oxidation products by contacting a hydrated catalytic surface of a catalytic target structure with broad spectrum ultraviolet light in the 100 nm to 300 nm range that preferably includes 185 nm and 254 nm wavelengths. The catalytic surface reacts with the ultraviolet light energy and hydrate at the catalytic surface to form advanced oxidation products. The catalytic surface in one embodiment includes a hydrophilic agent, titanium dioxide, silver, copper, and rhodium. Preferably, the catalytic surface is coated with a coating that includes the hydrophilic agent, titanium dioxide, silver, copper, and rhodium. A photohydroionization cell (100) that includes an ultraviolet light source (204) and a catalytic target structure (110) in an air environment to form advanced oxidation product is also provided. A U.V. light indicator and a monitor and/or control system for the photohydroionization cell (100) are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2012Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: RGF Environmental Group, Inc.Inventors: Ronald G. Fink, Walter B. Ellis
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Publication number: 20110250125Abstract: A device, system, and method, for the formation of advanced oxidation products by contacting a hydrated catalytic surface of a catalytic target structure with broad spectrum ultraviolet light in the 100 nm to 300 nm range that preferably includes 185 nm and 254 nm wavelengths. The catalytic surface reacts with the ultraviolet light energy and hydrate at the catalytic surface to form advanced oxidation products, The catalytic surface in one embodiment includes a hydrophilic agent, titanium dioxide, silver, copper, and rhodium. Preferably, the catalytic surface is coated with a coating that includes the hydrophilic; agent, titanium dioxide, silver, copper, and rhodium. A photohydroionization cell (100) that includes an ultraviolet light source (204) and a catalytic target structure (110) in an air environment to form advanced oxidation product is also provided. A U.V. light indicator and a monitor and/or control system for the photohydroionization cell (100) are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2011Publication date: October 13, 2011Applicant: RGF Environmental Group, Inc.Inventors: Ronald G. FINK, Walter B. Ellis
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Patent number: 7988923Abstract: A device, system, and method, for the formation of advanced oxidation products by contacting a hydrated catalytic surface of a catalytic target structure with broad spectrum ultraviolet light in the 100 nm to 300 nm range that preferably includes 185 nm and 254 nm wavelengths. The catalytic surface reacts with the ultraviolet light energy and hydrate at the catalytic surface to form advanced oxidation products. The catalytic surface in one embodiment includes a hydrophilic agent, titanium dioxide, silver, copper, and rhodium. Preferably, the catalytic surface is coated with a coating that includes the hydrophilic agent, titanium dioxide, silver, copper, and rhodium. A photohydroionization cell (100) that includes an ultraviolet light source (204) and a catalytic target structure (110) in an air environment to form advanced oxidation product is also provided. A U.V. light indicator and a monitor and/or control system for the photohydroionization cell (100) are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2004Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: RGF Environmental Group, Inc.Inventors: Ronald G. Fink, Walter B. Ellis
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Patent number: 7871518Abstract: Apparatus for providing activated treated water to washing machines with a water treatment conduit connected between a water supply and an inlet of the washing machine, having a reactor chamber with a UV lamp and a coated metal target that generates oxidizing gases that communicate by an injector into the conduit and a transparent portion of the conduit treats the oxidated water by illumination from the UV lamp. A disinfector injects disinfecting silver ions into the treated oxidated water. A controller activates the apparatus during flow of water through the conduit. A method of activating and treating water for washing machines is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2006Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: DBG Group Investments, LLCInventors: Walter B. Ellis, Ronald G. Fink, R. Paul Beam, Neal Morris
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Patent number: D754311Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2014Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: RGF ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, INC.Inventors: Walter B. Ellis, Ronald G. Fink
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Patent number: D754313Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2014Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: RGF ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, INC.Inventors: Walter B. Ellis, Ronald G. Fink
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Patent number: D754314Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2014Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: RGF ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, INC.Inventors: Walter B. Ellis, Ronald G. Fink
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Patent number: D756000Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2014Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: RGF ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, INC.Inventors: Walter B. Ellis, Ronald G. Fink