Replaceable water filter and memory device for appliance
US10843107B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 23, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49764
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A water filter communication system and method of using the system. A method of periodically reading water filter data associated with a water filter and retained by the water filter that has been positioned in an appliance includes the steps of: installing a water filter into an engaged position in a filter head assembly within an interior of a cabinet of an appliance that includes a water inlet and a water outlet and periodically, based upon and after a user's interaction with the appliance or the water filter, supplying power from the appliance to the filter read-write memory device engaged to the filter housing; transmitting water filter data to the appliance from the filter read-write memory device, which retains filter information.
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