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).

  • Patent number: 11197942
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: RGF ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Walter B. Ellis, Ronald G. Fink
  • Patent number: 10549263
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: RGF ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Walter B. Ellis, Ronald G. Fink
  • Patent number: 10421060
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: RGF ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Walter B. Ellis, Ronald G. Fink
  • Publication number: 20190125919
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Applicant: RGF ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Walter B. ELLIS, Ronald G. FINK
  • Patent number: 9884312
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: RGF ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Walter B. Ellis, Ronald G. Fink
  • Patent number: 9839901
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: RGF ENVIORNMENTAL GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Walter B. Ellis, Ronald G. Fink, Sergei Chtchavelev
  • Publication number: 20170056857
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: RGF ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Walter B. ELLIS, Ronald G. FINK
  • Publication number: 20170056856
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: RGF ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Walter B. ELLIS, Ronald G. FINK
  • Publication number: 20160136624
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicant: RGF Environmental Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter B. Ellis, Ronald G. Fink
  • Publication number: 20160136609
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicant: RGF Environmental Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter B. ELLIS, Ronald G. FINK, Sergei Chtchavelev
  • Patent number: 9283295
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: RGF ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Ronald G. Fink, Walter B. Ellis
  • Publication number: 20140212327
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: RGF Environmental Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald G. FINK, Walter B. Ellis
  • Publication number: 20120186971
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: RGF Environmental Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald G. Fink, Walter B. Ellis
  • Publication number: 20110250125
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: RGF Environmental Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald G. FINK, Walter B. Ellis
  • Patent number: 7988923
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: RGF Environmental Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald G. Fink, Walter B. Ellis
  • Patent number: 7871518
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: DBG Group Investments, LLC
    Inventors: Walter B. Ellis, Ronald G. Fink, R. Paul Beam, Neal Morris
  • Patent number: D754311
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: RGF ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Walter B. Ellis, Ronald G. Fink
  • Patent number: D754313
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: RGF ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Walter B. Ellis, Ronald G. Fink
  • Patent number: D754314
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: RGF ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Walter B. Ellis, Ronald G. Fink
  • Patent number: D756000
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: RGF ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Walter B. Ellis, Ronald G. Fink