Michael Edward Miles

US Patent:

D538418, Mar 13, 2007

Filed:

Jul 14, 2005

Appl. No.:

29/234154

Inventors:

Bradley J. Pippel - Grandville MI, US
Gregory K. Evans - Grand Rapids MI, US
Michael E. Miles - Grand Rapids MI, US

Assignee:

Access Business Group International LLC - Ada MI

International Classification:

2304

US Classification:

D23365, D23209

US Patent:

7311828, Dec 25, 2007

Filed:

Aug 16, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/204576

Inventors:

Michael E. Miles - Grand Rapids MI, US
Terry L. Lautzenheiser - Nunica MI, US

Assignee:

Access Business Group International LLC - Ada MI

International Classification:

B01D 35/30

US Classification:

210232, 210249, 210541, 24822112, 24822241, 24822321

Abstract:

A wall mount for attaching water treatment system to a wall plate consists of a platform and a vertical portion. The water treatment system rests on the platform. The water treatment systems extend through the back of the wall mount and extend through passages in the wall mount and into the water treatment system. The water tubes, when placed within the water treatment system, assist in maintaining the water treatment system on the wall mount.

US Patent:

7833309, Nov 16, 2010

Filed:

Apr 7, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/419484

Inventors:

Bradley J. Pippel - Grandville MI, US
Gregory K. Evans - Grand Rapids MI, US
Michael E. Miles - Grand Rapids MI, US

Assignee:

Access Business Group International LLC - Ada MI

International Classification:

B01D 46/00

US Classification:

55490, 55483, 55495, 55DIG 31, 55471

Abstract:

An air treatment system includes features for maximizing efficiency and effectiveness. In one embodiment, a sensor air passage utilizes a low pressure region created by the blower to draw air through the passage. In another embodiment, a filter frame includes a plurality of connectors formed integrally with the filter frame. In another embodiment, a screen is positioned adjacent to the blower intake. The screen includes a plurality of angled strands oriented in a particular direction. In another embodiment, a remote control holder is formed integrally with the housing. In another embodiment, a gasket is positioned between the blower and the housing, forming a seal between the blower and the housing.

US Patent:

7883619, Feb 8, 2011

Filed:

Nov 13, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/939160

Inventors:

Karlis Vecziedins - Caledonia MI, US
Joshua K. Schwannecke - Portland MI, US
Michael E. Miles - Grand Rapids MI, US
Clinton H. Throop - Saranac MI, US

Assignee:

Access Business Group International LLC - Ada MI

International Classification:

B01D 35/00
B01J 19/12
H05B 37/00

US Classification:

210 85, 210 87, 210 94, 210143, 315307, 4221863

Abstract:

A water treatment system including a UV bulb, a moisture detector, and a control circuit responsive to the moisture detector to terminate power to the bulb when moisture is detected. The moisture detector includes a nonconductive substrate and a pair of conductors on the substrate. When moisture is not present, the detector is nonconductive. However, when moisture accumulates on the detector, the moisture provides a conductive path between the conductors so that the detector becomes conductive. When moisture is detected, the control circuit terminates power to the bulb and/or provides an appropriate indication to the system user.

US Patent:

D643506, Aug 16, 2011

Filed:

Jul 7, 2010

Appl. No.:

29/365272

Inventors:

Michael E. Miles - Grand Rapids MI, US
Terry L. Lautzenheiser - Nunica MI, US
Karlis Vecziedins - Caledonia MI, US
Karen J. Vanderkooi - Grand Rapids MI, US
David Fry - Holland MI, US

Assignee:

Access Business Group International LLC - Ada MI

International Classification:

2301

US Classification:

D23207

US Patent:

8375970, Feb 19, 2013

Filed:

Feb 16, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/706181

Inventors:

Terry L. Lautzenheiser - Nunica MI, US
David O. Godfrey - Lowell MI, US
Michael E. Miles - Grand Rapids MI, US
Steve O. Mork - Lowell MI, US
Richard B. Bylsma - Ada MI, US

Assignee:

Access Business Group International LLC - Ada MI

International Classification:

G05D 11/00
F16K 13/14
F16K 11/20
F16L 37/56

US Classification:

137 12, 137 8701, 137495, 137594, 137597

Abstract:

A valve system enables use of a standard single line faucet with a water treatment system, protects water treatment systems and other fluid flow devices from unnecessary fluid pressure, and regulates or prevents fluid flow to a dispenser or outlet in response to a particular event, such as a leak. The valve system includes a housing having ports for: (1) receiving a supply fluid, (2) supplying the fluid to a device, such as a water treatment system, (3) receiving the fluid from the device and (4) supplying fluid to a dispenser. The valve system also includes an automatic shutoff device within the housing that prevents water from flowing into the housing and the water treatment system when the dispensing outlet is closed and that allows water to flow through the housing and into the water treatment system when the outlet is open. The valve system may also include a second actuator connected to the automatic shutoff that is capable of moving the automatic shutoff to a partially or fully closed position.

US Patent:

8443825, May 21, 2013

Filed:

Nov 6, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/613565

Inventors:

Terry L. Lautzenheiser - Nunica MI, US
David O. Godfrey - Lowell MI, US
Michael E. Miles - Grand Rapids MI, US

Assignee:

Access Business Group International LLC - Ada MI

International Classification:

G05D 11/00
F16K 31/14
F16K 11/20
F16L 37/56

US Classification:

137 8701, 137495, 137594, 137597

Abstract:

A valve system enables use of a standard single line faucet with a water treatment system. The valve system may include a housing having ports for receiving untreated supply water, supplying water to a water treatment system, receiving treated water from the water treatment system and supplying treated water to a dispenser. The valve system includes an automatic shutoff device that prevents water from flowing into the water treatment system when the dispensing faucet is closed and allows water to flow into the water treatment system when the faucet is open. The valve system may include a pressure relief mechanism that removes pressure from the water treatment system when the faucet is closed and a check valve for maintaining a desired amount of pressure within the valve system.

US Patent:

20070012192, Jan 18, 2007

Filed:

Jul 12, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/456984

Inventors:

Bradley Pippel - Grandville MI, US
Gregory Evans - Grand Rapids MI, US
Michael Miles - Grand Rapids MI, US
James Dodds - Grand Rapids MI, US

Assignee:

ACCESS BUSINESS GROUP INTERNATIONAL LLC - Ada MI

International Classification:

B01D 50/00

US Classification:

096417000

Abstract:

An air treatment system includes features for maximizing efficiency and effectiveness. In one embodiment, a sensor air passage utilizes a low pressure region created by the blower to draw air through the passage. In another embodiment, a filter frame includes a plurality of connectors formed integrally with the filter frame. In another embodiment, a screen is positioned adjacent to the blower intake. The screen includes a plurality of angled strands oriented in a particular direction. In another embodiment, a remote control holder is formed integrally with the housing. In another embodiment, a gasket is positioned between the blower and the housing, forming a seal between the blower and the housing.