Patents by Inventor Steve L. Hengsperger

Steve L. Hengsperger 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: 20220145650
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a collapsible toilet enclosure. The collapsible toilet enclosure comprises: a base portion; an upper frame portion movably engaged to the base portion and movable between an extended position and a collapsed position; and at least one coupling structure comprising: a linker, a first connecting portion, and a second connecting portion, where the first connecting portion is engaged with the base portion and the second connecting portion is engaged with the upper frame portion, and the linker is engagable with the first and second connecting portions when the upper frame portion is in the extended position, and where the at least one coupling structure is adjustable to change the distance between the base portion and the upper frame portion when the linker is engaged with the first and second connecting portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2020
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventors: Justin L. NAMESPETRA, Jamie O'NEIL, Steve L. HENGSPERGER
  • Patent number: 10017409
    Abstract: A system for providing an acidic ionized ozonated liquid. The system includes a liquid inlet arranged to accept a liquid into the system; an acid-based cation-exchange resin in fluid communication with the liquid inlet, the resin adapted to exchange cations in the accepted liquid with H+ ions on the resin; an ozone dissolving apparatus in fluid communication with the liquid inlet and the acid-based cation-exchange resin; and a liquid outlet in fluid communication with the liquid inlet, the acid-based cation-exchange resin and the ozone dissolving apparatus. The ozone dissolving apparatus and the acid-based cation-exchange resin cooperating to produce the acidic ionized ozonated liquid for dispensation out of the system via the liquid outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Tersano Inc.
    Inventors: Steve L. Hengsperger, Justin L. Namespetra, Jamie O'Neil
  • Patent number: 10005682
    Abstract: A system is described herein which provides an ozonated liquid. The system comprises a liquid inlet arranged to continuously accept a liquid into the system at a desired flow rate; a liquid outlet to dispense ozonated liquid out of the system, the ozonated liquid having an oxidation-reduction potential of at least 450 mV due solely to ozone dissolved in the liquid, the liquid outlet being in fluid communication with the liquid inlet and arranged to dispense the ozonated liquid out of the system at the desired flow rate. The system has a tank-less ozonation flow path between the liquid inlet and the liquid outlet, the flow path adapted to ozonate the accepted liquid, producing the ozonated liquid to be dispensed out of the system. The accepted liquid has a fluid residence time in the ozonation flow path of less than 5 minutes prior to being dispensed as the ozonated liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: Tersano Inc.
    Inventors: Steve L. Hengsperger, Justin L. Namespetra, James E. O'Neil
  • Publication number: 20170362110
    Abstract: A system for providing an acidic ionized ozonated liquid. The system includes a liquid inlet arranged to accept a liquid into the system; an acid-based cation-exchange resin in fluid communication with the liquid inlet, the resin adapted to exchange cations in the accepted liquid with H+ ions on the resin; an ozone dissolving apparatus in fluid communication with the liquid inlet and the acid-based cation-exchange resin; and a liquid outlet in fluid communication with the liquid inlet, the acid-based cation-exchange resin and the ozone dissolving apparatus. The ozone dissolving apparatus and the acid-based cation-exchange resin cooperating to produce the acidic ionized ozonated liquid for dispensation out of the system via the liquid outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Steve L. Hengsperger, Justin L. Namespetra, Jamie O'Neil
  • Patent number: 9783443
    Abstract: A system for providing an acidic ionized ozonated liquid. The system includes a liquid inlet arranged to accept a liquid into the system; an acid-based cation-exchange resin in fluid communication with the liquid inlet, the resin adapted to exchange cations in the accepted liquid with H+ ions on the resin; an ozone dissolving apparatus in fluid communication with the liquid inlet and the acid-based cation-exchange resin; and a liquid outlet in fluid communication with the liquid inlet, the acid-based cation-exchange resin and the ozone dissolving apparatus. The ozone dissolving apparatus and the acid-based cation-exchange resin cooperating to produce the acidic ionized ozonated liquid for dispensation out of the system via the liquid outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: TERSANO INC.
    Inventors: Steve L. Hengsperger, Justin L. Namespetra, Jamie O'Neil
  • Patent number: 9150443
    Abstract: A system is described herein which provides an ozonated liquid. The system comprises a liquid inlet arranged to continuously accept a liquid into the system at a desired flow rate; a liquid outlet to dispense ozonated liquid out of the system, the ozonated liquid having an oxidation-reduction potential of at least 450 mV due solely to ozone dissolved in the liquid, the liquid outlet being in fluid communication with the liquid inlet and arranged to dispense the ozonated liquid out of the system at the desired flow rate. The system has a tank-less ozonation flow path between the liquid inlet and the liquid outlet, the flow path adapted to ozonate the accepted liquid, producing the ozonated liquid to be dispensed out of the system. The accepted liquid has a fluid residence time in the ozonation flow path of less than 5 minutes prior to being dispensed as the ozonated liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: TERSANO INC.
    Inventors: Steve L. Hengsperger, Justin L. Namespetra
  • Patent number: 8894750
    Abstract: A system is described herein which provides an ozonated liquid. The system comprises a liquid inlet arranged to continuously accept a liquid into the system at a desired flow rate; a liquid outlet to dispense ozonated liquid out of the system, the ozonated liquid having an oxidation-reduction potential of at least 450 mV due solely to ozone dissolved in the liquid, the liquid outlet being in fluid communication with the liquid inlet and arranged to dispense the ozonated liquid out of the system at the desired flow rate. The system has a tank-less ozonation flow path between the liquid inlet and the liquid outlet, the flow path adapted to ozonate the accepted liquid, producing the ozonated liquid to be dispensed out of the system. The accepted liquid has a fluid residence time in the ozonation flow path of less than 5 minutes prior to being dispensed as the ozonated liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Inventors: Steve L. Hengsperger, Justin L. Namespetra
  • Publication number: 20140175017
    Abstract: A system for providing an acidic ionized ozonated liquid. The system includes a liquid inlet arranged to accept a liquid into the system; an acid-based cation-exchange resin in fluid communication with the liquid inlet, the resin adapted to exchange cations in the accepted liquid with H+ ions on the resin; an ozone dissolving apparatus in fluid communication with the liquid inlet and the acid-based cation-exchange resin; and a liquid outlet in fluid communication with the liquid inlet, the acid-based cation-exchange resin and the ozone dissolving apparatus. The ozone dissolving apparatus and the acid-based cation-exchange resin cooperating to produce the acidic ionized ozonated liquid for dispensation out of the system via the liquid outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: TERSANO INC.
    Inventors: Steve L. Hengsperger, Justin L. Namespetra, Jamie O'Neil
  • Publication number: 20130206704
    Abstract: A system is described herein which provides an ozonated liquid. The system comprises a liquid inlet arranged to continuously accept a liquid into the system at a desired flow rate; a liquid outlet to dispense ozonated liquid out of the system, the ozonated liquid having an oxidation-reduction potential of at least 450 mV due solely to ozone dissolved in the liquid, the liquid outlet being in fluid communication with the liquid inlet and arranged to dispense the ozonated liquid out of the system at the desired flow rate. The system has a tank-less ozonation flow path between the liquid inlet and the liquid outlet, the flow path adapted to ozonate the accepted liquid, producing the ozonated liquid to be dispensed out of the system. The accepted liquid has a fluid residence time in the ozonation flow path of less than 5 minutes prior to being dispensed as the ozonated liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: TERSANO INC.
    Inventors: Steve L. Hengsperger, Justin L. Namespetra
  • Publication number: 20120193303
    Abstract: A system is described herein which provides an ozonated liquid. The system comprises a liquid inlet arranged to continuously accept a liquid into the system at a desired flow rate; a liquid outlet to dispense ozonated liquid out of the system, the ozonated liquid having an oxidation-reduction potential of at least 450 mV due solely to ozone dissolved in the liquid, the liquid outlet being in fluid communication with the liquid inlet and arranged to dispense the ozonated liquid out of the system at the desired flow rate. The system has a tank-less ozonation flow path between the liquid inlet and the liquid outlet, the flow path adapted to ozonate the accepted liquid, producing the ozonated liquid to be dispensed out of the system. The accepted liquid has a fluid residence time in the ozonation flow path of less than 5 minutes prior to being dispensed as the ozonated liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING INC.
    Inventors: Steve L. Hengsperger, Justin L. Namespetra
  • Patent number: 7959872
    Abstract: A system for water purification, filtration and item sanitization are described herein. In one embodiment, a water filtration device uses an extruded carbon sheet or granulated activated carbon to filter unpurified, gravity-fed water. A filtering medium is provided within a lower opening of an upper reservoir for filtering unfiltered water passing therethrough, the filtering medium being located above and not extending into a lower reservoir. The device can be a stand-alone water container or incorporated within a water purification system having a further purification technology located in a base in fluid communication with the water container. The base can include controls for informing a user when the water filtration or item sanitization has been completed. Practical applications include drinking water filtration, sanitization of household items, medical equipment, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Tersano Inc.
    Inventors: Justin L. Namespetra, Scott P. Hickey, Steve L. Hengsperger
  • Patent number: 7767168
    Abstract: A multi-use sanitization system is disclosed which includes one or more containers in fluid communication with other system components. Components of the system include an ozone contacting device, such as a vortex-venturi or a sparger, for incorporating ozone into a liquid, an ozone generator to provide ozone to the vortex-venturi, a fluid transfer valve to allow simultaneous flow of liquid into and out of the container, and a pump to promote fluid flow through the system. Optionally, a gas-liquid separator with an optional integral gas release valve, an ozone destructor, an oxidation-reduction potential ozone sensor, or a pour-through type pre-filter may be incorporated into the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Tersano Inc.
    Inventors: Justin L. Namespetra, Scott P. Hickey, Steve L. Hengsperger, Richard S. Zulik, Christopher B. Caldwell
  • Publication number: 20100176037
    Abstract: A system for water purification, filtration and item sanitization are described herein. In one embodiment, a water filtration device uses an extruded carbon sheet or granulated activated carbon to filter unpurified, gravity-fed water. A filtering medium is provided within a lower opening of an upper reservoir for filtering unfiltered water passing therethrough, the filtering medium being located above and not extending into a lower reservoir. The device can be a stand-alone water container or incorporated within a water purification system having a further purification technology located in a base in fluid communication with the water container. The base can include controls for informing a user when the water filtration or item sanitization has been completed. Practical applications include drinking water filtration, sanitization of household items, medical equipment, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2010
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Applicant: TERSANO INC.
    Inventors: Justin L. NAMESPETRA, Scott P. HICKEY, Steve L. HENGSPERGER
  • Patent number: 7713336
    Abstract: A removable disposable air dryer cartridge is provided for a small enterprise water ozonation system. The cartridge includes an air inlet to receive atmospheric air, a desiccant material to remove moisture, and a dry air outlet for interfacing with the ozonation system to provide dry air to an ozone generator. This facilitates better ozonation of water in the system, since dry air reacts better in an ozone generator, achieving higher concentrations of ozone gas, thus resulting in a better “kill rate” when ozonated water is applied to bacteria. The air dryer can be provided as a chamber of a combined air dryer and water filter cartridge, the other chamber being a water filter chamber having a water filter for extracting large particles of material from the water stream in order to prevent damage to the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Tersano Inc.
    Inventors: Steve L. Hengsperger, Justin L. Namespetra, Christopher B. Caldwell, Richard S. Zulik
  • Patent number: 7708958
    Abstract: A system and containers for water filtration and item sanitization are described herein. In one embodiment, a water filtration device uses an extruded carbon sheet or granulated activated carbon to filter unpurified, gravity-fed water. The device can be a stand-alone water container or incorporated within a water purification system having a further purification technology located in a base in fluid communication with the water container. Other sanitizing containers can be used with the base to sanitize items while the water in the container is being sanitized. The base can include controls for informing a user when the water filtration or item sanitization has been completed. A method of sanitizing items is also disclosed. Practical applications include drinking water filtration, sanitization of household items, medical equipment, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Tersano Inc.
    Inventors: Justin L. Namespetra, Scott P. Hickey, Steve L. Hengsperger
  • Patent number: 7513278
    Abstract: A drinking water pitcher is provided including an upper reservoir and a lower reservoir, and preferably a filter or filter housing. The upper and lower reservoirs are removably mated with one another. The interface between the upper and lower reservoirs restricts or prevents water flow from the upper reservoir to the lower reservoir unless the reservoirs are properly mated/seated together, such as by a water restriction means in the upper reservoir. In another aspect, a drinking water purification system is provided including a base unit and a drinking water pitcher. The drinking water pitcher includes an upper reservoir, a lower reservoir and preferably a filter or a filter housing. The base unit can include a sanitization means. The upper and lower reservoirs are removably mated with one another, and the upper reservoir can be removably mated with the base unit. A method of purifying water is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: Tersano Inc.
    Inventors: Steve L. Hengsperger, Justin L. Namespetra, Christopher B. Caldwell, Richard S. Zulik
  • Publication number: 20080237368
    Abstract: An ozonated water dispenser allows a user to kill bacteria and microbiological organisms on their hands or other objects. The dispenser includes a reservoir, a pump, and an ozonated water delivery means downstream from the pump to dispense pressurized ozonated water in a fine mist. The delivery means includes a mister and a control valve, such as a solenoid, to restrict water flow in a water line to build up water pressure between the pump and the control valve to overcome the mister's cracking pressure. A water ozonation means is provided downstream from the ozonated water delivery means, and in communication with an inlet of the reservoir to recirculate water. This dispenser uses regular tap water and can be employed as an alternative to a sanitizing gel, or when use of a gel is not practical or desirable, such as for sanitizing fresh produce after its purchase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2006
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: Tersano Inc.
    Inventors: Steve L. Hengsperger, Justin L. Namespetra, Christopher B. Caldwell, Richard S. Zulik
  • Publication number: 20080190825
    Abstract: A removable disposable air dryer cartridge is provided for a small enterprise water ozonation system. The cartridge includes an air inlet to receive atmospheric air, a desiccant material to remove moisture, and a dry air outlet for interfacing with the ozonation system to provide dry air to an ozone generator. This facilitates better ozonation of water in the system, since dry air reacts better in an ozone generator, achieving higher concentrations of ozone gas, thus resulting in a better “kill rate” when ozonated water is applied to bacteria. The air dryer can be provided as a chamber of a combined air dryer and water filter cartridge, the other chamber being a water filter chamber having a water filter for extracting large particles of material from the water stream in order to prevent damage to the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2006
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: TERSANO INC.
    Inventors: Steve L. Hengsperger, Justin L. Namesperta, Christopher B. Caldwell, Richard S. Zulik
  • Patent number: D625773
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Tersano Inc.
    Inventors: Steve L. Hengsperger, Christopher B. Caldwell