System for monitoring the performance of fluid treatment cartridges
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
B01D-035/143
B01D-035/14
출원번호
UP-0267670
(2005-11-04)
등록번호
US-7638042
(2010-01-07)
발명자
/ 주소
Astle, Robert E.
Patel, Hemang
Patel, Mahesh Z.
Holler, Thomas
Fritze, Karl
출원인 / 주소
3M Innovative Properties Company
대리인 / 주소
Medved, Aleksander
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38인용 특허 :
13
초록▼
A fluid treatment system is provided, the system including a fluid treatment cartridge for treating fluid passing therethrough. The cartridge has an inlet through which untreated fluid enters the cartridge and an outlet from which treated fluid exits the cartridge. The cartridge also has a radio fre
A fluid treatment system is provided, the system including a fluid treatment cartridge for treating fluid passing therethrough. The cartridge has an inlet through which untreated fluid enters the cartridge and an outlet from which treated fluid exits the cartridge. The cartridge also has a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag for storing data. The fluid treatment system also includes a connection manifold configured to detachably support the fluid treatment cartridge. The connection manifold has an inlet flow path for directing untreated fluid to the inlet of the cartridge and an outlet flow path for directing treated fluid from the outlet of the cartridge, and a data sensor for reading data stored on the RFID tag. Data stored on the RFID tag can be read by the data sensor and evaluated. Use of the fluid treatment system can be deterred based upon the evaluated data.
대표청구항▼
What is claimed is: 1. A fluid treatment system comprising: a) a fluid treatment cartridge for treating fluid passing therethrough, the cartridge having an inlet through which untreated fluid enters the cartridge and an outlet from which treated fluid exits the cartridge, the cartridge having a RFI
What is claimed is: 1. A fluid treatment system comprising: a) a fluid treatment cartridge for treating fluid passing therethrough, the cartridge having an inlet through which untreated fluid enters the cartridge and an outlet from which treated fluid exits the cartridge, the cartridge having a RFID tag for storing data; b) a connection manifold configured to detachably support the fluid treatment cartridge, the connection manifold having an inlet flow path for directing untreated fluid to the inlet of the cartridge and an outlet flow path for directing treated fluid from the outlet of the cartridge, and a data sensor for reading data stored on the RFID tag; c) means for evaluating the data stored on the RFID tag and read by the data sensor; and d) means for deterring fluid treatment system use based upon the evaluation of the data stored on the RFID tag and read by the data sensor; wherein the means for deterring fluid treatment system use includes a structure operatively associated with the means for evaluating the data stored on the RFID tag and adapted for movement into a blocking position in response to a signal from the data evaluation means, such that the structure can selectively prevent mounting of the cartridge in the connection manifold. 2. A fluid treatment system as recited in claim 1, wherein the means for evaluating the data stored on the RFID tag and read by the data sensor includes a processor and a memory in communication with the data sensor, the memory containing predetermined parameter ranges for comparison to the data stored on the RFID tag and the processor comparing the data received from the RFID tag via the data sensor to the predetermined parameter ranges stored in the memory. 3. A fluid treatment system as recited in claim 1, further comprising a fluid characteristic sensor, and wherein the means for evaluating the data stored on the RFID tag and read by the data sensor includes a processor in communication with the fluid characteristic sensor and the data sensor, the processor comparing data received from the fluid characteristic sensor to the data received from RFID tag via the data sensor. 4. A fluid treatment system as recited in claim 3, wherein the fluid characteristic sensor is selected from the group consisting of a pressure transducer, a flow meter, a pH sensor, a resistivity sensor, a chemical analysis sensor, a fluid pH meter, a turbidity sensor, a timer, and a thermocouple. 5. A fluid treatment system as recited in claim 1, wherein the means for deterring fluid treatment system use includes means for preventing the flow of fluid through the fluid treatment cartridge. 6. A fluid treatment system as recited in claim 5, wherein the means for preventing the flow of fluid through the fluid treatment cartridge is operatively associated with the connection manifold. 7. A fluid treatment system as recited in claim 5, wherein the means for preventing the flow of fluid through the fluid treatment cartridge is operatively associated with the fluid treatment cartridge. 8. A fluid treatment system as recited in claim 1, wherein the means for deterring fluid treatment system use includes an alarm operatively associated with the means for evaluating the data stored on the RFID tag and activated in response to a signal from the data evaluation means. 9. A fluid treatment system as recited in claim 1, wherein the data stored on the RFID tag includes system performance data. 10. A fluid treatment system as recited in claim 9, wherein the subject of the performance data is selected from the group consisting of maximum allowable time in use data, expiration date data, fluid treatment capacity limit data, upper and lower acceptable limits for pressure drop across the cartridge data, upper and lower acceptable limits for fluid flow rate through the cartridge data, and upper and lower acceptable limits for turbidity. 11. A fluid treatment system as recited in claim 1, wherein the data stored on the RFID tag includes cartridge identification data. 12. A fluid treatment system as recited in claim 11, wherein the subject of the cartridge identification data is selected from the group consisting of fluid treatment cartridge identification data, manufacturer identification data, and manufacturing date data. 13. A fluid treatment system as recited in claim 1, wherein the fluid treatment cartridge includes means for dispensing an additive into fluid flowing through the cartridge. 14. A fluid treatment system as recited in claim 1, wherein the means for evaluating the data stored on the RFID tag and read by the sensor is incorporated into the connection manifold. 15. A fluid treatment system comprising: a) a detachable fluid treatment cartridge for treating fluid passing therethrough, the cartridge having an inlet through which untreated fluid enters the cartridge, an outlet from which treated fluid exits the cartridge, and an RFID tag for storing data; b) a connection manifold configured to detachably support the fluid treatment cartridge, the connection manifold having an inlet flow path for directing untreated fluid to the inlet of the cartridge and an outlet flow path for directing treated fluid from the outlet of the cartridge; c) a data sensor for reading data stored on the RFID tag; d) means for evaluating the data stored on the RFID tag and read by the sensor; and e) means for inhibiting fluid treatment system use based upon the evaluation of such data, and wherein the data sensor reads the data stored on the RFID tag when the fluid treatment cartridge is brought into proximity with the data sensor such that the data evaluation means can evaluate the data stored on the RFID tag before the cartridge is mounted onto the connection manifold; wherein the means for inhibiting fluid treatment system use includes a structure operatively associated with the means for evaluating the data stored on the RFID tag and adapted for movement into a blocking position in response to a signal from the data evaluation means, such that the structure can selectively prevent mounting of the cartridge in the connection manifold. 16. A fluid treatment system as recited in claim 15, wherein the data stored on the RFID tag includes cartridge identification data. 17. A fluid treatment system as recited in claim 16, wherein the subject of the cartridge identification data is selected from the group consisting of fluid treatment cartridge identification data, manufacturer identification data, and manufacturing date data. 18. A fluid treatment system as recited in claim 15, wherein: the data stored on the RFID tag includes cartridge identification data, the means for evaluating the data stored on the RFID tag and read by the data sensor includes a processor and a memory in communication with the data sensor, the memory containing authorized cartridge identification information, and the processor compares the cartridge identification data received from the RFID tag via the data sensor to the authorized cartridge identification information stored in the memory and sends a signal to cause the blocking structure to move into a blocking position when the RFID tag data is inconsistent with the data stored in the memory. 19. A fluid treatment system as recited in claim 15, wherein the means for evaluating the data stored on the RFID tag and read by the sensor is incorporated into the connection manifold.
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