Are these the four Reidy patents that UCSY bought?
United States Patent 5,106,512
Reidy April 21, 1992
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Portable air-water generator
Abstract
A water generating device for obtaining potable water from ambient air inside or outside a structure or dwelling, having ducts for bringing this supply of ambient air to the device and for releasing the air back outside the device after it has been processed. There is an air filter for filtering the air prior to processing of the air. The air filter includes a one-time sensing element which renders it unusable when removed from the generator. A condenser is provided for extracting water vapor in the air brought thereto by the ducts. Within the ducts there is a fan or blower to move air from outside the device through the condenser and for returning the air back outside the device after it has traversed the condenser. Between the condenser and the collection point, there is an immediate temporary holding reservoir, or plumbing to this reservoir, which contains an ultraviolet light to kill existing microorganisms, as well as a pump to transport the water through a subsequent water filter, a second exposure to ultraviolet light, and into the ultimate internal or external water storage unit. The water filter also includes a one-time sensing element which renders it unusable when removed. An internal container is positioned to receive and collect the water after it leaves the second exposure to ultraviolet light, and there is a water sensor below the top of the internal container for shutting down the device when the container is full of water. Prior to this internal container, which is removable and may be reusable, is a valve for diverting this water instead to external water storage units. A switch is provided for automatically deactivating the device until the nonreusable air filter element is replaced after a predetermined pressure drop in the air after the air filter compared to that of the air before the air filter. A timer is provided for deactivating the device until a nonreusable water filter element is replaced after a predetermined number of hours of operation. A sensor is provided for deactivating the device when the UV light(s) fail to operate. A thermostat and humidistat are settable in conjunction with each other by a user to minimize energy consumption and maximize water yield. There is also a manual override switch to these conditional settings. First, second, and third indicators provide a signal when the air filter element, the water filter element, and the UV light element(s) are in need of being replaced. A fourth indicator provides a signal when the internal water container is full.
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Inventors: Reidy; James J. (1260 Main St., Holden, MA 01520)
Appl. No.: 745932
Filed: August 16, 1991
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United States Patent 5,149,446
Reidy September 22, 1992
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Potable water generator
Abstract
A water generating device for obtaining potable water from inside or outside ambient air, having ducts for bringing a supply of inside or outside ambient air to the device and for releasing the air back outside the device after it has been processed. There is an air filter for filtering the air prior to processing of the air. The air filter includes at least one filter element which becomes unusable when removed from the generator. A condenser is provided for extracting water vapor in the air brought thereto by the ducts. Within the ducts there is a fan or blower to move air from outside the device through the condenser and for returning the air back outside after it has traversed the condenser. Between the condenser and the collection point, there is a water filter for filtering the water from the condenser. The water filter includes a filter element cooperating female sensor which becomes unusable when removed. A container is positioned to receive and collect the water after it leaves the water filter, and there is a water sensor below the top of the container for shutting down the device or activating a pump to carry the water to another location when the container is full of water. A switch is provided for automatically deacivating the device until the nonreusable air filter element is replaced after a predetermined pressure drop in the air before the air filter compared to that of the air after the air filter. A timer is provided for deactivating the device until a nonreusable water filter element is replaced after a predetermined number of hours operation. A thermostat and humidistat are settable in conjunction with each other by a user to minimize energy consumption and maximize water yield. First and second indicators provide a signal when the air filter element and the water filter element are in need of being replaced.
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Inventors: Reidy; James J. (1260 Main St., Holden, MA 01520)
Appl. No.: 648541
Filed: January 30, 1991
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United States Patent 5,203,989
Reidy * April 20, 1993
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Portable air-water generator
Abstract
A water generating device for obtaining portable water from ambient air inside or outside a structure or dwelling. There is an air filter for filtering the air prior to processing of the air. The air filter may include a one-time sensing element which renders it unusable when removed from the generator. A condenser is provided for extracting water vapor in the air. Between the condenser and the collection point, there is an immediate temporary holding reservoir, or plumbing to this reservoir, which contains an ultraviolet light to kill existing microorganisms, as well as a pump to transport the water through a subsequent water filter, a second exposure to ultraviolet light, and ultimately, at the final discharge point to the internal or external water storage unit there may be another ultraviolet light that creates a sterile outlet from the primary system. The water filter may also include a one-time sensing element which renders it unusable when removed. A switch may be provided for automatically deactivating the device until the nonreusable or cleanable air filter element is replaced or cleaned. A timer or flow meter may be provided for deactivating the device until the water filter element is replaced after a predetermined number of hours or water volume of operation. A sensor may be provided for deactivating the device when the UV light(s) fail to operate.
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Inventors: Reidy; James J. (1260 Main St., Holden, MA 01520)
Notice: The portion of the term of this patent subsequent to April 21, 2009 has been disclaimed.
Appl. No.: 828190
Filed: January 30, 1992
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United States Patent 5,366,705
Reidy November 22, 1994
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Gravity feed ultraviolet liquid sterilization system
Abstract
An ultraviolet liquid sterilization system including an ultraviolet light source. Provision is made for gravity feeding a liquid to be sterilized past the ultraviolet light source to expose the liquid immediately to the light to sterilize the liquid without the need for a pump, or pressure.
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Inventors: Reidy; James J. (1260 Main St., Holden, MA 01520-1020)
Assignee: Reidy; James J. (Holden, MA)
Appl. No.: 073948
Filed: June 8, 1993
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