Aquis Wasser-Luft-Systeme GmbH, Lindau, Zweigniederlassung Rebstein

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1.

WATER TANK WITH TANK OUTLET VALVE AND WATER FILTER CARTRIDGE WITH TWO WATER FILTER CARTRIDGE OUTLETS WHICH ARE ARRANGED CONCENTRICALLY TO ONE ANOTHER

      
Application Number 17706540
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-28
First Publication Date 2022-09-29
Owner AQUIS WASSER-LUFT-SYSTEME GMBH, LINDAU, ZWEIGNIEDERLASSUNG REBSTEIN (Switzerland)
Inventor Heitele, Bernd

Abstract

The invention relates to a water tank (1) with water filter cartridge (2), characterized in that the water filter cartridge (2) comprises two water filter cartridge outlets which are arranged concentrically to one another.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 29/92 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor having feed or discharge devices for discharging filtrate
  • B01D 35/153 - Anti-leakage or anti-return valves
  • B01D 15/36 - Selective adsorption, e.g. chromatography characterised by the separation mechanism involving ionic interaction, e.g. ion-exchange, ion-pair, ion-suppression or ion-exclusion
  • B01D 29/31 - Self-supporting filtering elements
  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
  • C02F 1/42 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by ion-exchange
  • C02F 1/28 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by sorption

2.

Mineralization cartridge and method for the operation thereof

      
Application Number 17439778
Grant Number 12017936
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-13
First Publication Date 2022-06-09
Grant Date 2024-06-25
Owner AQUIS Wasser-Luft-Systeme, GmbH, Lindau Zweigniederlassung Rebstein (Switzerland)
Inventor Heitele, Bernd

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a water filter cartridge in a pipe, said water filter cartridge having a housing in the form of a pressure vessel, and an inlet and an outlet for water, characterized in that a main flow of water to which minerals are added is conducted through a main pipe inside the pressure vessel, and a dosing flow of concentrated salt solution is conducted through a dosing pipe, wherein the dosing pipe branches off from the main pipe and passes through a reservoir of constant volume and in which there is a concentrated salt solution consisting of sulphate salt, chloride salt and/or hydrogen carbonate salt, wherein the part of the dosing pipe extending from the reservoir leads into the main flow at a dosing point through a dosing opening with a constant flow cross-section, and wherein a resistance section which is situated upstream of the dosing point in the main flow is used to set the flow resistance in the main flow such that a pressure difference results between the main flow and the dosing flow and causes a volumetric flow rate of the dosing flow of salt solution which is substantially proportional to the main flow, through the dosing opening into the main flow.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/68 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by addition of specified substances, e.g. trace elements, for ameliorating potable water
  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage

3.

MINERALIZATION CARTRIDGE WITH REPLACEABLE MINERALIZATION INSERT

      
Application Number EP2021074810
Publication Number 2022/058234
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-09
Publication Date 2022-03-24
Owner AQUIS WASSER-LUFT-SYSTEME GMBH, LINDAU, ZWEIGNIEDERLASSUNG REBSTEIN (Switzerland)
Inventor Heitele, Bernd

Abstract

The invention relates to an in-line water treatment cartridge comprising a housing in the form of a pressure cylinder, and an inlet and outlet for water. The invention is characterized in that within the housing through which the water flows, there is disposed a reservoir which is in the form of a slack pouch and contains a concentrated salt solution, for the metered addition of salt solution into the water flowing through the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
  • C02F 1/68 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by addition of specified substances, e.g. trace elements, for ameliorating potable water
  • B01F 3/08 - Mixing, e.g. dispersing, emulsifying, according to the phases to be mixed liquids with liquids; Emulsifying
  • B01F 5/04 - Injector mixers

4.

Water filter cartridge having tank limescale protection

      
Application Number 16968519
Grant Number 12195353
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-02-05
First Publication Date 2021-02-11
Grant Date 2025-01-14
Owner AQUIS Wasser-Luft-Systeme, GmbH, Lindau Zweigniederlassung Rebstein (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Heitele, Bernd
  • Weber, Michael

Abstract

The invention relates to a water filter cartridge comprising a housing and a filter-side tank connection element for insertion into a water tank, more particularly into a water tank of a household appliance (11), and a filter section for treating the water to be taken from the water tank. It is distinguished by the fact that the water filter cartridge comprises a reservoir chamber with a means to counter precipitations in the water tank, where the reservoir chamber is designed separate from the filter section and its flow guideway for the water running through the filter section to be treated, in such a way that there is no contact between the water flowing through the filter section and the means to counter precipitations, and that the reservoir chamber has at least one passage for the means, whereby the means to counter precipitations is in contact with the unfiltered water in the water tank.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/42 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by ion-exchange
  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
  • C02F 1/68 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by addition of specified substances, e.g. trace elements, for ameliorating potable water
  • C02F 5/08 - Treatment of water with complexing chemicals or other solubilising agents for softening, scale prevention or scale removal, e.g. adding sequestering agents

5.

MINERALIZATION CARTRIDGE AND METHOD FOR THE OPERATION THEREOF

      
Application Number EP2020056865
Publication Number 2020/187745
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-13
Publication Date 2020-09-24
Owner AQUIS WASSER-LUFT-SYSTEME GMBH, LINDAU, ZWEIGNIEDERLASSUNG REBSTEIN (Switzerland)
Inventor Heitele, Bernd

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a water filter cartridge in a pipe, said water filter cartridge having a housing in the form of a pressure vessel, and an inlet and an outlet for water, characterized in that a main flow of water to which minerals are added is conducted through a main pipe inside the pressure vessel, and a dosing flow of concentrated salt solution is conducted through a dosing pipe, wherein the dosing pipe branches off from the main pipe and passes through a reservoir of constant volume and in which there is a concentrated salt solution consisting of sulphate salt, chloride salt and/or hydrogen carbonate salt, wherein the part of the dosing pipe extending from the reservoir leads into the main flow at a dosing point through a dosing opening with a constant flow cross-section, and wherein a resistance section which is situated upstream of the dosing point in the main flow is used to set the flow resistance in the main flow such that a pressure difference results between the main flow and the dosing flow and causes a volumetric flow rate of the dosing flow of salt solution which is substantially proportional to the main flow, through the dosing opening opening into the main flow.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 37/02 - Precoating the filtering elements or materialAddition of filter aids to the liquid being filtered
  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
  • C02F 1/68 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by addition of specified substances, e.g. trace elements, for ameliorating potable water
  • C02F 1/28 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by sorption
  • C02F 1/42 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by ion-exchange
  • C02F 1/44 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by dialysis, osmosis or reverse osmosis

6.

MINERALIZATION CARTRIDGE AND METHOD FOR THE OPERATION THEREOF

      
Document Number 03133738
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-03-13
Open to Public Date 2020-09-24
Owner AQUIS WASSER-LUFT-SYSTEME GMBH, LINDAU, ZWEIGNIEDERLASSUNG REBSTEIN (Switzerland)
Inventor Heitele, Bernd

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a water filter cartridge in a pipe, said water filter cartridge having a housing in the form of a pressure vessel, and an inlet and an outlet for water, characterized in that a main flow of water to which minerals are added is conducted through a main pipe inside the pressure vessel, and a dosing flow of concentrated salt solution is conducted through a dosing pipe, wherein the dosing pipe branches off from the main pipe and passes through a reservoir of constant volume and in which there is a concentrated salt solution consisting of sulphate salt, chloride salt and/or hydrogen carbonate salt, wherein the part of the dosing pipe extending from the reservoir leads into the main flow at a dosing point through a dosing opening with a constant flow cross-section, and wherein a resistance section which is situated upstream of the dosing point in the main flow is used to set the flow resistance in the main flow such that a pressure difference results between the main flow and the dosing flow and causes a volumetric flow rate of the dosing flow of salt solution which is substantially proportional to the main flow, through the dosing opening opening into the main flow.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 37/02 - Precoating the filtering elements or materialAddition of filter aids to the liquid being filtered
  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
  • C02F 1/28 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by sorption
  • C02F 1/42 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by ion-exchange
  • C02F 1/44 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by dialysis, osmosis or reverse osmosis
  • C02F 1/68 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by addition of specified substances, e.g. trace elements, for ameliorating potable water

7.

WATER FILTER CARTRIDGE HAVING TANK LIMESCALE PROTECTION

      
Application Number EP2019052685
Publication Number 2019/154767
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-02-05
Publication Date 2019-08-15
Owner AQUIS WASSER-LUFT-SYSTEME GMBH, LINDAU, ZWEIGNIEDERLASSUNG REBSTEIN (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Heitele, Bernd
  • Weber, Michael

Abstract

The invention relates to a water filter cartridge comprising a housing and a tank connection element on the filter side for inserting into a water tank, in particular a water tank of a domestic appliance (11), and a filter path for treating the water to be taken from the water tank. The invention is characterized in that the water filter cartridge comprises a supply chamber having a means preventing precipitation in the water tank, wherein the supply chamber is designed to be separated such from the filter path and the flow guidance thereof for the water flowing through the filter path for the treatment thereof that no water flowing through the filter path comes into contact with the means preventing precipitation and that the supply chamber comprises at least one passage for the means by means of which the means against precipitation is in contact with the unfiltered water in the water tank.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
  • C02F 1/42 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by ion-exchange
  • C02F 5/08 - Treatment of water with complexing chemicals or other solubilising agents for softening, scale prevention or scale removal, e.g. adding sequestering agents
  • C02F 5/14 - Treatment of water with complexing chemicals or other solubilising agents for softening, scale prevention or scale removal, e.g. adding sequestering agents using organic substances containing phosphorus
  • C02F 1/68 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by addition of specified substances, e.g. trace elements, for ameliorating potable water

8.

WATER HARDNESS STABILIZATION WITH ANION EXCHANGER

      
Application Number EP2019052686
Publication Number 2019/154768
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-02-05
Publication Date 2019-08-15
Owner AQUIS WASSER-LUFT-SYSTEME GMBH, LINDAU, ZWEIGNIEDERLASSUNG REBSTEIN (Switzerland)
Inventor Heitele, Bernd

Abstract

The invention relates to a solid measuring agent for measuring phosphate and/or polyphosphate in water. This is characterized in that a water-insoluble anion exchanger which is at least partially loaded with ortho-and/or polyphosphate counter-ions is provided. As a result, the polyphosphate has a permanently stable storage capacity and also good dosage of polyphosphate in water is achieved

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
  • C02F 1/42 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by ion-exchange
  • C02F 5/08 - Treatment of water with complexing chemicals or other solubilising agents for softening, scale prevention or scale removal, e.g. adding sequestering agents
  • B01J 39/05 - Processes using organic exchangers in the strongly acidic form
  • B01J 41/07 - Processes using organic exchangers in the weakly basic form

9.

Water filter cartridge with air conduction

      
Application Number 15240946
Grant Number 10940411
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-08-18
First Publication Date 2017-02-23
Grant Date 2021-03-09
Owner Aquis Wasser-Luft-Systeme GmbH, Lindau Zweigniederlassung Rebstein (Switzerland)
Inventor Heitele, Bernd

Abstract

The present invention relates to a water filter cartridge, with a housing and a flow path for air for ventilating a water tank storing water to be processed by the water filter cartridge. The latter is distinguished in that shut-off means are provided for the flow path for air, preferably in the form of a valve or a membrane.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 35/157 - Flow control valvesDamping or calibrated passages
  • F24F 6/12 - Air-humidification by forming water dispersions in the air
  • C02F 1/42 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by ion-exchange
  • C02F 5/00 - Softening waterPreventing scaleAdding scale preventatives or scale removers to water, e.g. adding sequestering agents
  • C02F 1/28 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by sorption
  • F24F 6/00 - Air-humidification

10.

Water filter cartridge with air conduction

      
Application Number 15240995
Grant Number 10994233
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-08-18
First Publication Date 2017-02-23
Grant Date 2021-05-04
Owner AQUIS Wasser-Luft-Systeme GmbH, Lindau Zweigniederlassung Rebstein (Switzerland)
Inventor Heitele, Bernd

Abstract

The present invention relates to a water filter cartridge, with a housing and a flow path for air for ventilating a water tank storing water to be processed by the water filter cartridge. The latter is distinguished in that the flow path has a first water barrier.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 35/157 - Flow control valvesDamping or calibrated passages
  • B01D 36/00 - Filter circuits or combinations of filters with other separating devices
  • C02F 1/42 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by ion-exchange
  • B01J 47/024 - Column or bed processes characterised by the construction of the column or container where the ion-exchangers are in a removable cartridge
  • B01D 35/027 - Filters adapted for location in special places, e.g. pipe-lines, pumps, stop-cocks rigidly mounted in or on tanks or reservoirs
  • B01D 29/15 - Supported filter elements arranged for inward flow filtration
  • B01D 29/88 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor having feed or discharge devices
  • B01D 35/02 - Filters adapted for location in special places, e.g. pipe-lines, pumps, stop-cocks
  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
  • A47J 31/60 - Cleaning devices
  • F24F 6/00 - Air-humidification
  • C02F 101/10 - Inorganic compounds

11.

Cleaning dispenser

      
Application Number 14241053
Grant Number 09474409
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-08-21
First Publication Date 2014-07-17
Grant Date 2016-10-25
Owner AQUIS WASSER-LUFT-SYSTEME GMBH, Lindau, Zweigniederlassung Rebstein (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Wallerstorfer, Kurt
  • Heitele, Bernd

Abstract

The present invention relates to a beverage machine, more particularly for preparing hot drinks, with a liquid cleaner replaceable container formed as a replaceable container, characterized in that parts of a liquid cleaner dosing device are formed interchangeable with the liquid cleaner replaceable container.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B67D 1/08 - Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught Details
  • A47J 31/60 - Cleaning devices

12.

Water conditioner for preventing or reducing mineral precipitation

      
Application Number 14002985
Grant Number 10899645
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-02-24
First Publication Date 2013-12-19
Grant Date 2021-01-26
Owner AQUIS WASSER-LUFT-SYSTEME GMBH, Lindau, Zweigniederlassung Rebstein (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Trojan-Heitele, Birgit
  • Scholz, Roland
  • Heitele, Bernd

Abstract

The present invention relates to a water treatment apparatus (1), in particular for supplying water-conducting and/or water-heating household appliances or appliances for producing and preparing food and/or beverages using treated drinking water, e.g. automatic drinks machines, automatic coffee machines, ice machines, cooking and baking appliances, steam generators or high-pressure cleaners, air conditioners or the like using treated water, comprising an agent (3) present in solid form for reducing mineral precipitates. It is characterized in that a first medium which influences the dissolution behavior of the agent for reducing mineral precipitates is provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
  • C02F 1/42 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by ion-exchange
  • C02F 1/66 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by neutralisationTreatment of water, waste water, or sewage pH adjustment
  • C02F 1/68 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by addition of specified substances, e.g. trace elements, for ameliorating potable water
  • C02F 5/08 - Treatment of water with complexing chemicals or other solubilising agents for softening, scale prevention or scale removal, e.g. adding sequestering agents
  • C02F 9/00 - Multistage treatment of water, waste water or sewage

13.

CLEANING CAPSULE

      
Application Number EP2013001641
Publication Number 2013/182299
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-06-05
Publication Date 2013-12-12
Owner AQUIS WASSER-LUFT-SYSTEME GMBH, LINDAU, ZWEIGNIEDERLASSUNG REBSTEIN (Switzerland)
Inventor Heitele, Bernd

Abstract

The invention relates to a container (1), in particular a capsule, for the insertion into the receiving space for disposable containers, that is, into the capsule receptacle of a beverage machine, in particular of a coffee machine, in which disposable containers or disposable packages, in particular in form of a capsule, containing coffee, tea, chocolate, milk, that is, milk powder flavors, concentrates or other beverage bases are used. The invention is characterized in that the container contains a cleaning agent (5) for cleaning at least a part of the beverage machine.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ

14.

Water filter device having encoding structure

      
Application Number 13815586
Grant Number 09409794
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-03-12
First Publication Date 2013-08-29
Grant Date 2016-08-09
Owner AQUIS WASSER-LUFT-SYSTEME GMBH, Lindau, Zweigniederlassung Rebstein (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Wawrla, Andreas
  • Scholz, Roland

Abstract

The present invention relates to a water filter device comprising a filter head with filter head components, a replaceable filter candle with filter candle components, and an encoding structure which is formed between a filter head component and a filter candle component. Said water filter device is distinguished, in a first embodiment, in that an encoding structure is formed with axial orientation on an end face of the filter candle and/or on an element which is associated with such an end face of the filter candle. In a second embodiment, said water filter device is distinguished in that an encoding structure is formed separately from a fixing structure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 35/147 - Bypass or safety valves
  • B01D 35/30 - Filter housing constructions
  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
  • C02F 9/00 - Multistage treatment of water, waste water or sewage

15.

FILTER CARTRIDGE

      
Application Number EP2012004090
Publication Number 2013/045109
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-09-28
Publication Date 2013-04-04
Owner AQUIS WASSER-LUFT-SYSTEME GMBH, LINDAU (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Heitele, Bernd
  • Schattschneider, Björn
  • Scholz, Roland

Abstract

The present invention relates to a filter cartridge (1, 21) for inserting into a water reservoir, comprising a cartridge housing, a water inlet (3) for water from the reservoir, a water duct inside the housing (1), which comprises at least one filtering section (6), and a water outlet (8). It is distinguished by the fact that between the water inlet (3) and the water outlet (8) there is arranged at least one additional material (13, 14), which is in contact with the water running through.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage

16.

CLEANING DISPENSER

      
Application Number EP2012003538
Publication Number 2013/026567
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-08-21
Publication Date 2013-02-28
Owner AQUIS WASSER-LUFT-SYSTEME GMBH, LINDAU, ZWEIGNIEDERLASSUNG REBSTEIN (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Wallerstorfer, Kurt
  • Heitele, Bernd

Abstract

The invention relates to a beverage machine, in particular for preparing hot beverages, having a liquid cleaner interchangeable container designed as an interchangeable container, characterized in that parts of a liquid cleaner dispenser device are designed to be interchangeable with the liquid cleaner interchangeable container.

IPC Classes  ?

17.

Water filter cartridge system having a combined blending valve system in the candle and adjusting device in the head

      
Application Number 13573147
Grant Number 08505741
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-08-27
First Publication Date 2012-12-27
Grant Date 2013-08-13
Owner Aquis Wasser-Luft-Systeme GmbH, Lindau Zweigniederlassung Rebstein (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Scholz, Roland
  • Wawrla, Andreas

Abstract

The present invention relates to a water filter, having a filter head and an interchangeable filter cartridge, with a blend-adjusting element which is located on the filter cartridge. The water filter is distinguished in that during the operation of installing the interchangeable filter cartridge in the filter head, the blend-adjusting element is positioned together with the filter cartridge on the filter head via adjustable or fixed drivers. In a further embodiment, the water filter is distinguished in that an adjusting device comprises an untreated-water distribution element arranged in or on the filter head and a partial-flow channel guiding element which is complementary with respect thereto and is arranged in or on the filter cartridge.

IPC Classes  ?

18.

WATER CONDITIONER FOR PREVENTING OR REDUCING MINERAL PRECIPITATION

      
Application Number EP2012000796
Publication Number 2012/119710
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-02-24
Publication Date 2012-09-13
Owner AQUIS WASSER-LUFT-SYSTEME GMBH, LINDAU, ZWEIGNIEDERLASSUNG REBSTEIN (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Trojan-Heitele, Birgit
  • Scholz, Roland
  • Heitele, Bernd

Abstract

The present invention relates to a water processor (1), more particularly for the supply of water-carrying and/or water-heating household appliances, or appliances for producing and processing foods and/or drinks with processed drinking water, such as drinks machines, coffee machines, ice machines, cooking and baking apparatus, steam generators or high-pressure cleaners, air conditioners or the like with processed water, comprising an agent (3) which is in solid form and is intended to reduce mineral precipitation. A feature of the processor is that a first medium is provided which influences the dissolution behaviour of the agent for the purpose of reducing mineral precipitation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
  • C02F 9/00 - Multistage treatment of water, waste water or sewage
  • C02F 5/08 - Treatment of water with complexing chemicals or other solubilising agents for softening, scale prevention or scale removal, e.g. adding sequestering agents
  • C02F 1/66 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by neutralisationTreatment of water, waste water, or sewage pH adjustment
  • C02F 1/68 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by addition of specified substances, e.g. trace elements, for ameliorating potable water

19.

Water filter device having encoding structure

      
Application Number 12311108
Grant Number 08394269
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-09-05
First Publication Date 2010-01-28
Grant Date 2013-03-12
Owner Aquis Wasser-Luft-Systeme GmbH, Lindau Zweigniederlassung Rebstein (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Wawrla, Andreas
  • Scholz, Roland

Abstract

The present invention relates to a water filter device having a filter head with filter head components, a replaceable filter candle with filter candle components, and an encoding structure which is formed between a filter head component and a filter candle component. The water filter device is distinguished, in a first embodiment, in that an encoding structure is formed with axial orientation on an end face of the filter candle and/or on an element which is associated with such an end face of the filter candle. In a second embodiment, said water filter device is distinguished in that an encoding structure is formed separately from a fixing structure.

IPC Classes  ?

20.

Water tank and separately formed filter cartridge connection element which can be connected to said water tank

      
Application Number 12457899
Grant Number 08524078
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-06-24
First Publication Date 2009-12-31
Grant Date 2013-09-03
Owner AQUIS Wasser-Luft-Systeme GmbH, Lindau Zweigniederlassung Rebstein (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Wawrla, Andreas
  • Scholz, Roland

Abstract

The present invention relates to a water tank and to a filter cartridge connection element which can be connected to said water tank, and also to fixing means for fixing said filter cartridge connection element to the tank. In this case, the fixing means are distinguished in that they are formed such that the filter cartridge connection element can no longer be detached from the tank without being destroyed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 35/027 - Filters adapted for location in special places, e.g. pipe-lines, pumps, stop-cocks rigidly mounted in or on tanks or reservoirs
  • B01D 27/08 - Construction of the casing
  • B01D 35/30 - Filter housing constructions

21.

Tank

      
Application Number 12310062
Grant Number 08354023
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-08-10
First Publication Date 2009-10-29
Grant Date 2013-01-15
Owner Aquis Wasser-Luft-Systeme GmbH, Lindau, Zweigniederlassung Rebstein (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Wallerstorfer, Kurt
  • Wawrla, Andreas
  • Scholz, Roland

Abstract

A tank is proposed for appliances which use water, in particular domestic appliances or appliances for preparation of foodstuffs and/or drinks, such as automatic drinks machines, in particular automatic coffee machines, drinking water dispensers, cooking and baking appliances, steam appliances, in particular steam irons, steam cleaners, high-pressure cleaners, air cleaners and conditioners or the like, wherein a suction connection is provided on the tank in order to suck in water from the tank by means for production of a reduced pressure, and a filter connection is provided for connection of a filter cartridge in the interior of the tank, while ensuring that only one permissible filter type is used. A tank according to the invention is distinguished by mechanical coding structures on the filter connecting element, in order to prevent the use of a filter cartridge which does not correspond to the tank.

IPC Classes  ?

22.

Tank

      
Application Number 12310061
Grant Number 08252180
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-08-10
First Publication Date 2009-10-01
Grant Date 2012-08-28
Owner Aquis Wasser-Luft-Systeme GmbH, Lindau, Zweigniederlassung Rebstein (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Wallerstorfer, Kurt
  • Wawrla, Andreas
  • Scholz, Roland

Abstract

A tank for water-carrying appliances is proposed, in particular domestic appliances or appliances for the treatment of foods and/or beverages, such as beverage vending machines, in particular coffee vending machines, drinking water dispensers, cooking and baking appliances, steam appliances, in particular steam irons, steam cleaners, high-pressure cleaners, air purifiers and conditioners or the like, a suction connection on the tank for the intake of water from the tank, with means for generating a vacuum, and a filter connection for connecting a filter cartridge inside the tank being provided, while it is ensured that only one permitted filter type is used. A tank according to the invention is characterized by mechanical coding structures at the filter connection element in order to exclude the use of a filter cartridge which does not correspond to the tank.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 35/30 - Filter housing constructions
  • B01D 24/00 - Filters comprising loose filtering material, i.e. filtering material without any binder between the individual particles or fibres thereof

23.

Tank

      
Application Number 12310071
Grant Number 08202418
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-08-10
First Publication Date 2009-10-01
Grant Date 2012-06-19
Owner Aquis Wasser-Luft-Systeme GmbH, Lindau, Zweigniederlassung Rebstein (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Wallerstorfer, Kurt
  • Wawrla, Andreas
  • Scholz, Roland

Abstract

A tank filter combination is provided for appliances which use water, in particular domestic appliances or appliances for preparation of foodstuffs and/or drinks, such as automatic drinks machines, in particular automatic coffee machines, drinking water dispensers, cooking and baking appliances, steamers, in particular steam irons, steam cleaners, high-pressure cleaners, air cleaners and air conditioners, etc. having a suction connection on the tank for suction of water from the tank at a reduced pressure, and a filter connection for connection of a filter cartridge in the interior of and/or outside the tank to ensure use of a permissible filter type. A filter cartridge according to the invention is distinguished by mechanical coding structures with a polygonal structure on the circumferential surface on the output side of the filter cartridge to prevent the use of a filter cartridge which does not correspond to the tank.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 35/30 - Filter housing constructions
  • B01D 24/00 - Filters comprising loose filtering material, i.e. filtering material without any binder between the individual particles or fibres thereof

24.

Water filter cartridge system having a combined blending valve system in the candle and adjusting device in the head

      
Application Number 12226005
Grant Number 08252173
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-04-05
First Publication Date 2009-07-09
Grant Date 2012-08-28
Owner Aquis Wasser-Luft-Systeme GmbH, Lindau Zweigniederlassung Rebstein (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Scholz, Roland
  • Wawrla, Andreas

Abstract

The present invention relates to a water filter, having a filter head and an interchangeable filter cartridge, with a blend-adjusting element which is located on the filter cartridge. The water filter is distinguished in that during the operation of installing the interchangeable filter cartridge in the filter head, the blend-adjusting element is positioned together with the filter cartridge on the filter head via adjustable or fixed drivers. In a further embodiment, the water filter is distinguished in that an adjusting device comprises an untreated-water distribution element arranged in or on the filter head and a partial-flow channel guiding element which is complementary with respect thereto and is arranged in or on the filter cartridge.

IPC Classes  ?

25.

WATER FILTER DEVICE WITH DEPLETION DISPLAY

      
Application Number EP2007011341
Publication Number 2008/077609
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-12-21
Publication Date 2008-07-03
Owner AQUIS WASSER-LUFT-SYSTEME GMBH, LINDAU, ZWEIGNIEDERLASSUNG REBSTEIN (Switzerland)
Inventor Scholz, Roland

Abstract

The invention relates to a water filter device with a filter path for purification of water, in particular by ion exchange. The invention is characterised in that a depletion display for a water preparation agent in the filter path is provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage

26.

WATER FILTER DEVICE WITH CONTROL UNIT FOR SETTING A CUTTING RATIO

      
Application Number EP2007011364
Publication Number 2008/077622
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-12-21
Publication Date 2008-07-03
Owner AQUIS WASSER-LUFT-SYSTEME GMBH, LINDAU, ZWEIGNIEDERLASSUNG REBSTEIN (Switzerland)
Inventor Scholz, Roland

Abstract

The invention relates to a water filter device, characterised in that a control means (5) is provided the volume and/or structure of which is changed by means of a liquid (6) pending at the control unit (1) and/or which has passed through the control unit (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage

27.

TANK WITH FILTER CARTRIDGES

      
Application Number EP2007009038
Publication Number 2008/049547
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-10-18
Publication Date 2008-05-02
Owner AQUIS WASSER-LUFT-SYSTEME GMBH, LINDAU, ZWEIGNIEDERLASSUNG REBSTEIN (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Wawrla, Andreas
  • Wallerstorfer, Kurt

Abstract

The present invention relates to a tank for water-bearing appliances, in particular domestic appliances such as beverage machines, in particular coffee machines, drinking-water dispensers, boiling and baking appliances, steam appliances, in particular steam irons, steam cleaners, pressure washers, air purifiers and conditioners or the like, having a filter cartridge connection (8). Said tank is distinguished in that an appliance connection (3) which can be connected by a predominantly horizontal insertion movement is connected to connection elements which are provided for a filter cartridge (2) which can be inserted into the inside of the tank (1). The present invention also relates to a filter for use with a water tank of this kind and to an appliance in which a water tank of this kind can be used.

IPC Classes  ?

28.

WATER FILTER DEVICE HAVING ENCODING STRUCTURE

      
Application Number EP2007007742
Publication Number 2008/034523
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-09-05
Publication Date 2008-03-27
Owner AQUIS WASSER-LUFT-SYSTEME GMBH, LINDAU, ZWEIGNIEDERLASSUNG REBSTEIN (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Wawrla, Andreas
  • Scholz, Roland

Abstract

The present invention relates to a water filter device, comprising a filter head (2) having filter head components (11), a replaceable filter cartridge (3) having filter cartridge components, and an encoding structure (4; 5) configured between a filter head component and a filter cartridge component. In a first embodiment, the device is characterized in that an encoding structure (4; 5) is configured at the front of the filter cartridge (3), and/or at an element associated with such a front of the filter cartridge, in an axial direction. In a second embodiment, it is characterized in that an encoding structure (4; 5) is configured separately of a fixing structure (12).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 29/11 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor with bag, cage, hose, tube, sleeve or like filtering elements
  • B01D 35/14 - Safety devices specially adapted for filtrationDevices for indicating clogging
  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage

29.

FILTER CARTRIDGE FOR WATER-CONDUCTING UNITS

      
Application Number EP2007007096
Publication Number 2008/017497
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-08-10
Publication Date 2008-02-14
Owner AQUIS WASSER-LUFT-SYSTEME GMBH, LINDAU ZWEIGNIEDERLASSUNG REBSTEIN (Switzerland)
Inventor Wawrla, Andreas

Abstract

A filter cartridge is proposed for water-conducting units, especially domestic units such as drinks machines, especially coffee machines, drinking water dispensers, cooking and baking equipment, steam equipment, especially steam irons, steam cleaners, high-pressure cleaners, air cleaners and conditioners or the like, wherein a suction connection on the filter cartridge for sucking in water from the filter cartridge with means of generating a reduced pressure and a casing of the filter cartridge are provided, which is improved compared to the prior art. This is achieved in accordance with the invention by virtue of a filter zone (4) being provided in the outlet stream and by virtue of a riser line (2) arranged at least in the region of the suction connection in the casing (10) of the filter cartridge (1) being provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 24/10 - Filters comprising loose filtering material, i.e. filtering material without any binder between the individual particles or fibres thereof with the filter bed stationary during the filtration the filtering material being held in a closed container
  • B01D 35/30 - Filter housing constructions
  • A47J 31/60 - Cleaning devices
  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage

30.

TANK

      
Application Number EP2007007112
Publication Number 2008/017509
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-08-10
Publication Date 2008-02-14
Owner AQUIS WASSER-LUFT-SYSTEME GMBH, LINDAU, ZWEIGNIEDERLASSUNG REBSTEIN (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Wallerstorfer, Kurt
  • Wawrla, Andreas
  • Scholz, Roland

Abstract

A tank (66) for aquiferous devices, particularly household appliances, or devices for the processing of food and/or beverages, such as beverage dispensers, particularly coffee dispensers, drinking water dispensers, cooking and baking devices, steam dispensing devices, particularly steam irons, steam cleaners, high-pressure cleaners, air pressure cleaners and conditioners, or such, is provided, wherein a suction connector (67) is provided at the tank (66) for the suctioning of the water from the tank using means for generating low pressure, and a filter connector (1) is provided for the connection of a filter cartridge (31), in the interior of the tank while ensuring that only the permitted filter type can be used. A tank according to the invention is characterized by mechanical coding structures (87-96, 98, 99) at the filter connector element (1) in order to exclude the use of any filter cartridge not corresponding with the tank (66).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 27/08 - Construction of the casing
  • A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus

31.

TANK

      
Application Number EP2007007087
Publication Number 2008/017492
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-08-10
Publication Date 2008-02-14
Owner AQUIS WASSER-LUFT-SYSTEME GMBH, LINDAU, ZWEIGNIEDERLASSUNG REBSTEIN (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Wallerstorfer, Kurt
  • Wawrla, Andreas
  • Scholz, Roland

Abstract

A tank for aquiferous devices, particularly household appliances, or devices for the processing of food and/or beverages, such as beverage dispensers, particularly coffee dispensers, drinking water dispensers, cooking and baking devices, steam dispensing devices, particularly steam irons, steam cleaners, high-pressure cleaners, air pressure cleaners and conditioners, or such, is provided, wherein a suction connector is provided at the tank for the suctioning of the water from the tank using means for generating low pressure, and a filter connector is provided for the connection of a filter cartridge, at and/or in the interior of the tank while ensuring that only the permitted filter type can be used. A tank according to the invention is characterized by mechanical coding structures at the filter connector element in order to exclude the use of any filter cartridge not corresponding with the tank.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 27/08 - Construction of the casing
  • A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus

32.

TANK

      
Application Number EP2007007094
Publication Number 2008/017495
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-08-10
Publication Date 2008-02-14
Owner AQUIS WASSER-LUFT-SYSTEME GMBH, LINDAU ZWEIGNIEDERLASSUNG REBSTEIN (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Wallerstorfer, Kurt
  • Wawrla, Andreas
  • Scholz, Roland

Abstract

A tank for water-conducting devices, particularly household appliances, or devices for the processing of food and/or beverages, such as beverage dispensers, particularly coffee dispensers, drinking water dispensers, cooking and baking devices, steam dispensing devices, particularly steam irons, steam cleaners, high-pressure cleaners, air pressure cleaners and conditioners, or such, is provided, wherein a suction connector is provided on the tank for the suctioning of the water from the tank using means for generating low pressure, and a filter connector is provided for the connection of a filter cartridge, in the interior of the tank while ensuring that only the permitted filter type can be used. A tank according to the invention is characterized by mechanical coding structures at the filter connector element in order to exclude the use of any filter cartridge not corresponding with the tank and by a blending device comprising bypass openings for mixing filtered and unfiltered water.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 27/10 - Safety devices, e.g. by-passes
  • A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus

33.

TANK

      
Application Number EP2007007111
Publication Number 2008/017508
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-08-10
Publication Date 2008-02-14
Owner AQUIS WASSER-LUFT-SYSTEME GMBH, LINDAU, ZWEIGNIEDERLASSUNG REBSTEIN (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Wallerstorfer, Kurt
  • Wawrla, Andreas
  • Scholz, Roland

Abstract

A tank for aquiferous devices, particularly household appliances, or devices for the processing of food and/or beverages, such as beverage dispensers, particularly coffee dispensers, drinking water dispensers, cooking and baking devices, steam dispensing devices, particularly steam irons, steam cleaners, high-pressure cleaners, air pressure cleaners and conditioners, or such, is provided, wherein a suction connector is provided at the tank for the suctioning of the water from the tank using means for generating low pressure, and a filter connector is provided for the connection of a filter cartridge, in the interior and/or at the exterior of the tank while ensuring that only the permitted filter type can be used. A tank according to the invention is characterized by mechanical coding structures having a polygon cross-section of the peripheral surface at the filter connector element in order to exclude the use of any filter cartridge not corresponding with the tank.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 27/08 - Construction of the casing
  • A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus

34.

TANK

      
Application Number EP2007007113
Publication Number 2008/017510
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-08-10
Publication Date 2008-02-14
Owner AQUIS WASSER-LUFT-SYSTEME GMBH, LINDAU, ZWEIGNIEDERLASSUNG REBSTEIN (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Wallerstorfer, Kurt
  • Wawrla, Andreas
  • Scholz, Roland
  • Heitele, Bernd

Abstract

A tank for aquiferous devices, particularly household appliances, or devices for the processing of food and/or beverages, such as beverage dispensers, particularly coffee dispensers, drinking water dispensers, cooking and baking devices, steam dispensing devices, particularly steam irons, steam cleaners, high-pressure cleaners, air pressure cleaners and conditioners, or such, is provided, wherein a connector is provided at the tank for the supply of water from the tank to the device, and a filter connector is provided for the connection of a filter cartridge, in the interior and/or on the exterior of the tank while ensuring that only the permitted filter type can be used. A tank according to the invention is characterized by mechanical coding structures at the filter connector element in order to exclude the use of any filter cartridge not corresponding with the tank.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 27/08 - Construction of the casing
  • A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus

35.

WATER FILTER CARTRIDGE SYSTEM HAVING A COMBINED BLENDING VALVE SYSTEM IN THE CANDLE AND ADJUSTING DEVICE IN THE HEAD

      
Application Number EP2007003103
Publication Number 2007/115793
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-04-05
Publication Date 2007-10-18
Owner AQUIS WASSER-LUFT-SYSTEME GMBH, LINDAU (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Scholz, Roland
  • Wawrla, Andreas

Abstract

The present invention relates to a water filter (1), consisting of filter head (2) and exchangeable filter cartridge (3) having blend adjusting element which is situated in the filter cartridge. The water filter is distinguished in that the blend adjusting element with the filter cartridge, during the process of installation of the exchangeable filter cartridge into the filter head, is positioned via adjustable or fixed carriers (8) on the filter head. In a further embodiment, the water filter is distinguished in that an adjusting device comprises a raw water distribution element arranged in or on the filter head and, complementary thereto, a substream channel guidance element arranged in or on the filter cartridge.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage

36.

FILTER CARTRIDGE FOR USE IN A WATER STORAGE TANK

      
Application Number EP2007001197
Publication Number 2007/093352
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-02-13
Publication Date 2007-08-23
Owner AQUIS WASSER-LUFT-SYSTEME GMBH, LINDAU, ZWEIGNIEDERLASSUNG REBSTEIN (Switzerland)
Inventor Wawrla, Andreas

Abstract

The present invention relates to a filter cartridge for use in a water storage tank of a drinks machine, such as an Espresso machine or the like, in which a filter bed formed from filter material is arranged, wherein a connection of the outlet of the filter cartridge to a connection element of the water tank is provided. The invention is distinguished in that, in filter bed 4, at least one flow area through which flow passes from top to bottom during operation is provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/28 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by sorption
  • A47J 31/60 - Cleaning devices
  • B01D 24/14 - Downward filtration, the container having distribution or collection headers or pervious conduits

37.

FILTER CARTRIDGE FOR USE IN A WATER STORAGE TANK

      
Application Number EP2007001198
Publication Number 2007/093353
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-02-13
Publication Date 2007-08-23
Owner AQUIS WASSER-LUFT-SYSTEME GMBH, LINDAU, ZWEIGNIEDERLASSUNG REBSTEIN (Switzerland)
Inventor Wawrla, Andreas

Abstract

A filter cartridge 1 is proposed for use in a water storage tank of a drinks machine, such as an espresso machine or the like, comprising a casing 2 in which a filter bed formed from filter material is arranged, and an adapter part 3 for connecting the outlet of the filter cartridge to a connecting element of the water storage tank is provided. In order to ease the flow in such a filter cartridge, at least one flow region flowed through from the top downward in operation is provided in the filter bed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 35/027 - Filters adapted for location in special places, e.g. pipe-lines, pumps, stop-cocks rigidly mounted in or on tanks or reservoirs
  • A47J 31/60 - Cleaning devices
  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage

38.

FILTER CARTRIDGE FOR USE IN A WATER STORAGE TANK

      
Application Number EP2007001208
Publication Number 2007/093360
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-02-13
Publication Date 2007-08-23
Owner AQUIS WASSER-LUFT-SYSTEME GMBH, LINDAU ZWEIGNIEDERLASSUNG REBSTEIN (Switzerland)
Inventor Wawrla, Andreas

Abstract

A filter cartridge is proposed for use in a water storage tank of a drinks machine, such as an espresso machine or the like, comprising a casing in which a filter bed formed from filter material is arranged, and an adapter part is provided for connection of the outlet of the filter cartridge to a connecting element of the water storage tank. The filter cartridge should be designed such that different connections can be realized with the aid of the adapter part; this is achieved in accordance with the invention by virtue of the adapter part having a riser line (17) to the filter cartridge (1), which is connected to the water storage tank, for water supply into the filter cartridge from the water storage tank.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 35/027 - Filters adapted for location in special places, e.g. pipe-lines, pumps, stop-cocks rigidly mounted in or on tanks or reservoirs
  • A47J 31/60 - Cleaning devices
  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage

39.

SENSOR DEVICE PROVIDED WITH AN OSCILLATION CIRCUIT LOCATING SYSTEM AND AN ENCODED INFORMATION TRANSMISSION

      
Application Number EP2006007862
Publication Number 2007/019993
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-08-09
Publication Date 2007-02-22
Owner AQUIS WASSER-LUFT-SYSTEME GMBH, LINDAU, ZWEIGNIEDERLASSUNG REBSTEIN (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Wawrla, Andreas
  • Wallerstorfer, Kurt
  • Scholz, Roland

Abstract

The invention relates to a sensor device comprising a base unit which consists of an oscillating circuit locating system (12) provided with at least one transmitting and/or receiving location selecting element for locating by electromagnetic waves and a sensor element (5) comprising a location oscillating circuit for marking a detectable locality which makes it possible to transmit additional information. For this purpose, the sensor element (5) is provided with an encoding unit for transmitting encoded information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus
  • G01F 23/00 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm
  • G01F 23/26 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water by measuring variations of capacity or inductance of capacitors or inductors arising from the presence of liquid or fluent solid material in the electric or electromagnetic fields
  • G01D 5/20 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying inductance, e.g. by a movable armature

40.

FILTER CARTRIDGE

      
Application Number EP2006006009
Publication Number 2006/136409
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-06-22
Publication Date 2006-12-28
Owner AQUIS WASSER-LUFT-SYSTEME GMBH, LINDAU ZWEIGNIEDERLASSUNG REBSTEIN (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Wawrla, Andreas
  • Wallerstorfer, Kurt

Abstract

A filter cartridge (3) is proposed in which the filter process and in particular properties of the filter cartridge can be controlled by the respective device (2) in which the filter cartridge (3) is used. This object is achieved by a communication element (17) being provided, by means of which cartridge-specific information is accessible to a corresponding external communication element (18).

IPC Classes  ?