Water-from-Air Patent Links

Patents sorted by year of issue
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• Anatomy of a Patent (University of Toronto Libraries)

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• Ikenson, B. 2004. Patents: ingenious inventions—how they work and how they came to be
• Jester, M. H. 2006. 20 questions to ask if you have a great idea or invention

• Johnson, S. 2010. Where Good Ideas Come From: The Natural History of Innovation

Articles about patents:

• Hixon, T.  (2013). For Most Small Companies Patents Are Just About Worthless. Forbes (online), Oct 14, 2013.

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1900–1969 (expired US patents)

• Belden, E. S. 1900. Apparatus for removing moisture from air. United States Patent 661,944.

• Pardridge, W. E. 1902. Steam condenser. United States Patent 691,170.

• Summers, L. L. 1919. Process for ventilating and cooling. United States Patent 1,310,511.

• Sperr, Jr., F. W. (1931). Process for dehydrating gas. ​United States Patent No. 1,791,086. Washington DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

• Dumars, H. and Bowen, W. S. 1927. Means for gas separation. United States Patent 1,622,134.

• Schröder, P. 1927. Condenser for airships. United States Patent 1,653,604.

• Usselman, G. L. 1939. Cooling system. United States Patent 2,181,953.

• Kaufman, H. J. 1940. Cooling and dehumidifying device. United States Patent 2,203,685.

• Palmer, R. T. 1943. Air conditioning system utilizing refrigeration. United States Patent 2,307,292.

• Granville, B. 1946. Apparatus for extracting water from atmospheric air. United States Patent 2,409,624.

• Underwood, G. T. 1948. Liquid air boiler. United States Patent 2,446,498.

• Suiter, W. D. 1950. Apparatus for extracting water from air. United States Patent 2,499,982.

• Sporn, P. and Ambrose, E. R. 1950. Heat pump system. United States Patent 2,513,373.

• Rushing, W. E. 1951. Air-driven turbine power plant. United States Patent 2,539,862.

• Romani, L. 1953. Windmill and heat pump set. United States Patent 2,652,699.

• Justi, E. (1954). Thermoelement, particularly for the electrothermic production of cold. United States Patent No. 2,685,608. Washington DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. 

• Coanda, H. and Coanda, M. H. 1956. Device for obtaining fresh drinkable water. United States Patent 2,761,292.

• Beresford, G. 1957. Method and apparatus for condensing moisture. United States Patent 2,805,560.

• Lindenblad, N. E. (1957). Thermo-electric dehumidifier. United States Patent No. 2,779,172. Washington DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

• Grimes, E. W. 1961. Atmospheric water supply apparatus. United States Patent 2,996,897.

• Erb, R. A. (1966). Use of gold surfaces to promote dropwise condensation. United States Patent 3,289,753.

• ​Erb, R. A., Thelen, E. & Varker, R. D. (1966). Use of silver surfaces to promote dropwise condensation. United States Patent 3,289,754.

1970-1979 (expired US patents)

• Gerard, R. D. and Worzel, J. L. 1970. Atmospheric water recovery method and means. United States Patent 3,498,077.

• Swanson, R. J. 1972. Atmospheric water collector. United States Patent 3,675,442.
• Lund, B. G. A. 1973. Extracting water from the atmosphere. United States Patent 3,777,456.
• Kajiyama, Y. 1974. Air conditioning apparatus supplying potable water. French Patent 2.219.119. France (French).
• Frick, G. 1978. Process and device for water recovery. Swiss Patent 606 644. Switzerland (German).
• Frick, G. 1978. Process and device for recovery of water for drinking and other purposes. Swiss Patent 608 260. Switzerland (German).
• Ockert, C. E. 1978. Device for extracting energy, fresh water and pollution from moist air. United States Patent 4,080,186.
• Groth, W. and Hussmann, P. 1979. Process and system for recovering water from the atmosphere. United States Patent 4,146,372.
• Hosoda, T., Uzuhashi, H., Kobayashi, N., & Tanaka, M. (1979). Humidity Control Apparatus. United States Patent No. 4,135,370. Washington DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.  

1980-1989 (expired US patents)

• Nasser, G. El Din and Pocrnja, A. 1980. Apparatus for the cooling and dehumidification of ambient air in regions having a hot and humid climate. United States Patent 4,182,132.
• Mitsubishi Electric Corp. 1981. Two column atmospheric water condensation apparatus. Japanese Patent 56-56216 (in Japanese, abstract in English).
• Yamamoto, T., Takeyama, T., and Ikeda, A. 1981. Water producing apparatus. European Patent 39151.
• Biancardi, R. P. (1982). Apparatus and method for automatically watering vegetation. United States Patent No. 4,315,599. Washington DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Ito, T., Matsuoka, H., Hirayama, Y., & Takahashi, N. (1982). Water Producing Air Conditioning System. United States Patent No. 4,313,312. Washington DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. 
• Takeyama, T., Azuma, K., Ikeda, A., Yamamoto, T., and Katsurada, S. 1982. Water producing apparatus. United States Patent 4,365,979.
• Bennett, C. E. 1983. Heat energized vapor adsorbent pump. United States Patent 4,377,398.
• Kückens, A. 1983. Process and device for producing drinking water, especially in developing regions. German Patent DE 31 42 136 A1. Germany (German).
• Smith, R. H. (1984). Apparatus and method for recovering atmospheric moisture. United States Patent No. 4,433,552. Washington DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Zacherl, L. 1986. Device for producing drinking water. German Patent DE 3431 186 A1. Germany (German).

1990-1999 (US patents filed before 1998 have expired; later US patents expire 20 years from filing date)

• Sannholm, K. (1990). Method of dehumidifying gases. United States Patent No. 4,979,965. Washington DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Hellman, L. G. (1991). Multistage isothermal air dehumidification. United States Patent No. 5,024,062. Washington DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Reidy, J. J. 1992. Portable air-water generator. United States Patent 5,106,512.
• Reidy, J. J. 1992. Potable air-water generator. United States Patent 5,149,446.
• Clarke, N. P. 1993. Atmospheric water collection device. United States Patent 5,233,843.
• Engel, D. R. and Clasby, M. E. Jr. 1993. Apparatus and method for extracting potable water from atmosphere. United States Patent 5,259,203.
• Reidy, J. J. 1993. Potable air-water generator. United States Patent 5,203,989.​
• Stolbov, Yu, I. (1993). Device for condensing water vapors from air. Russian Patent RU1813473C.
• Karniel, I. 1994. Device for collecting drinking water from the atmosphere. European Patent 0 597 716 A1.
• Poindexter, F. 1994. Potable water collection apparatus. United States Patent 5,301,516.
• Reidy, J. J. 1994. Gravity Feed Ultraviolet Liquid Sterilization System. United States Patent 5,366,705.
• Harrison, L. G. 1996. Water recovery device for reclaiming and refiltering atmospheric water. United States Patent 5,553,459.
• Michael, C. L. 1996. Apparatus for producing filtered drinking water. United States Patent 5,517,829.
• Balezov, P. T. & Minev, E. P. (1997). Conditioner with accompanying output of water by condensation of atmospheric moisture. World Intellectual Property Organization Patent WO 97/16682.
• LeBleu, T. L. and Forsberg, F. C. 1997. Portable, potable water recovery and dispensing apparatus. United States Patent 5,669,221.
• Meytsar, J. 1997. Method and device for producing water by condensing atmospheric moisture. World Intellectual Property Organization Patent WO 97/41937 (French).
• Peeters, J. P. and Berkbigler, L. W. 1997. Electronic household plant watering device. United States Patent 5,634,342.
• Wold, K. F. 1997. Plant watering device and method for promoting plant growth. United States Patent 5,601,236.
• Zakryk, J. M. 1997. Water collection and dispensing machine. United States Patent 5,701,749.
• LeBleu, T. L. 1998. Portable/potable water recovery and dispensing apparatus. United States Patent 5,845,504.
• Smith, R. S. (1998). Dehydration of gases with liquid desiccants. United States Patent No. 5,766,423. Washington DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.  
• Rosenthal, R. A. 1999. Atmospheric water extractor and method. United States Patent 5,857,344.
• ​Steiner, W. G. (1999). Electric current production and recuperation of water in the atmosphere using solar and wind energy. World Intellectual Property Organization Patent WO 99/11927.

2000-2009

• Forsberg, F. C. and Wollmann, D. D. 2000. Portable, potable water recovery and dispensing apparatus. United States Patent 6,058,718.
• Zakryk, J. M. 2000. Water collection and dispensing machine. United States Patent 6,029,461.
• Forsberg, F. C. 2001. Portable, potable water recovery and dispensing apparatus. United States Patent 6,182,453 B1.
• Zakryk, J. M. 2001. Water collection and dispensing machine. United States Patent 6,289,689 B1.
• Merritt, T. (2002). Potable Water Collection Apparatus. United States Patent No. 6,343,479 B1. Washington DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Tsymerman, A. (2002). Method and Apparatus for Extracting Water from Atmospheric Air. United States Patent 6,336,957 B1.
• ​Faqih, Abdul-Rahman Abdul-Kader M. (2003). Production of potable water and freshwater needs for human, animal and plants from hot and humid air. United States Patent 6,574,979 B2. 
• Lehto, J. M. & Tyson, J. (2003). Dehumidification using desiccants and multiple effect evaporators.United States Patent No. 6,514,321 B1. Washington DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.  
• LeBleu, T. L., Forsberg, F. C., and LeBleu, S. M. 2003. Portable/potable water recovery and dispensing apparatus. Canadian Patent Publication No. CA 2251095 C.

• Engel, D. R. and Clasby, M. E. Jr. 2004. Apparatus and method for extracting potable water from atmosphere. United States Patent 6,755,037.
• Zakryk, J. M. and Kopec, J. 2004. Water collection and dispensing machine. United States Patent 6,779,358.

• Forsberg, F. C. and Colbert, C. 2006. Portable, potable water recovery and dispensing apparatus. United States Patent 7,089,763.
• Merritt, T. (2006). Multipurpose Adiabatic Potable Water Production Apparatus and Method. United States Patent No. 7,121,101 B2. Washington DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Anderson, R. T. and White, K. R. 2007. Water producing method and apparatus. United States Patent 7,272,947.
• Forsberg, F. C. 2007. Portable, potable water recovery and dispensing apparatus. Canadian Patent Publication No. CA 2341106 C.
• Bar, E. 2008. Method and Apparatus for Extracting Water from Atmospheric Air and Utilizing the Same. World Intellectual Property Organization Patent WO/2008/018071.
• Reidy, J. J. 2008. Thermoelectric, High Efficiency, Water Generating Device. United States Patent 7,337,615.
• Forsberg, F. C. and Colbert, C. 2008. Portable, potable water recovery and dispensing apparatus. United States Patent 7,373,787.
• Forsberg, F. C. and Colbert, C. 2008. Portable, potable water recovery and dispensing apparatus. Canadian Patent Publication No. CA 2477276 C.

• Forsberg, F. C. and Colbert, C. 2009. Portable, potable water recovery and dispensing apparatus. Canadian Patent Publication No. CA 2614643 C.

2010-present

• Bailey, R. J. 2010. Water production system for making potable water. United States Patent 7,726,138.
• Blum, D. W. (2011). Electrostatic Phase Change Generating Apparatus. United States Patent No. 7,998,255 B2. Washington DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Ferreira, W. and Tieleman, H-J. 2011. Apparatus and Methods for Creating Sparkling Water from the Atmosphere. United States Patent 7,861,544.
• Forkosh, D. 2011. System and method for managing water content in a fluid. United States Patent 7,942,387.
• Melikyan, Z. 2011. Apparatus and method for a split type water extractor and water dispenser. United States Patent 8,075,652.
• White, K. 2012. Atmospheric Water Generator System. World Intellectual Property Organization Patent WO/2012/162545.
• Ellsworth, J. (2013). Composite desiccant and air-to-water system and method. United States Patent 8,506,675 B2.
• Melikyan, Z. 2013. Apparatus and method for a split type water extractor and water dispenser. United States Patent 8,398,733.
• Ball, J., Beeze, C., Flynn, M. J., Lam, K. W. K., & Teltz, R. (2014). Water recovery system and method. United States Patent 8,834,614 B2.​
• Dahlbäck, P., Edström, F., & Wamstad, J. (2014). Water adsorption device. United States Patent Application Publication US 2014/0352536.
• Kohavi, A. & Dulberg, S. (2015). Dehumidification Apparatus. United States Patent 9,140,396 B2. 
• ​Lehky, P. (2015). Extraction of water from air. United States Patent 9,200,434 B2.
• Wamstad, J. & Edström, F. (2015). Device and method for absorbing water from gas. United States Patent 9,206,990 B2.
• Raizen, M. (2016). Water reclamation using graphene oxide films. World Intellectual Property Organization Patent Application  WO 2016/130486 A1. 
• Friesen, C. A., Friesen, G. H., Lorzel, H., & Bessant, J. Z. (2017). Solar thermal unit. United States Patent Application Publication US 2017/0294876 A1.
• Switzer, E., Friesen, C., & Lorzel, H. (2017). Systems and methods for generating liquid water from air. United States Patent Application Publication US 2017/0354920 A1.
• Ullman, H. (2017). Atmospheric Water Generator Floor Unit. United States Design Patent D799,255 S. Washington DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• ​Waite, R. K. & Neumann, A. (2017). Water production, filtration, and dispensing system. United States Patent 9,731,218 B2.
• Dahlbäck, P., Wamstad, J., & Edström, F. (2017). Water absorption using an insulated housing. United States Patent 9,737,844 B2.
• Friesen, C. A., Robinson, M., Friesen, G., Lorzel, H., & Goldberg, J. E. (2018). Systems and methods for water extraction control. United States Patent Application Publication US 2018/0043295 A1.

• Kumar, R. V. (2018). Confined hypersonic evapotranspiration chamber and a method of extraction of water. United States Patent No. 9.920,505 B2. Washington DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.​
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Patents associated with specific companies or organizations
Sources: Public domain information from United States Patent and Trademark Office, company websites, press releases, SEC filings, etc.

• ​​Air Solar Water & Rain Capture: United States Patent 8,506,675 B2.
• Air2 Water LLC: United States Patents 5,669,221; 5,845,504; 6,058,718; 6,182,453; 7,089,763; and 7,373,787.
• Aqua Solutions Corp.: United States Patents 5,106,512; 5,149,446; 5,203,989; and 5,366,705.
• ​Atmospheric Water Solutions: United States Patents 5,701,749; 6,029,461; 6,289,689; 6,779,358; United States Design Patent D799,255 S.
• AtmoWater, Inc.: United States Patents 8,075,652 and 8,398,733.
• ​DewPoint Systems: United States Patent 7,726,138.
• Drinkable Air: United States Patent 7,272,947.
• Drupps AB: United States Patents 9,206,990 B2 and 9,737,844 B2; United States Patent Application Publication 2014/0352536 A1.
• EcoloBlue, Inc.: United States Patent 7,861,544.
• Element Four® Technologies Inc.: United States Patent 7,343,754; United States Design Patent D591,411.
• Eole Water S.A.S.: United States Patent 8,820,107.
• EuroSport Active World Corp (EAWC) Technologies: United States Patent 6,514,321 B1.
• Infinite Water, Inc.: United States Patent 9,731,218 B2.
• Island Sky Corporation: United States Patents 6,343,479 B1 and 7,121,101 B2.
• Quest Water Solutions Inc.: United States Patent 7,998,255.
• Saisons Technocom Pvt. Ltd.: United States Patents 5,669,221; 5,845,504; 6,058,718; 6,182,453; 7,089,763; and 7,373,787; India Patents 192,413; 199,326; and 241,216. 
• Stiftung Sanakvo: United States Patent 9,200,434 B2.
• SuntoWater Technologies LLC: United States Patents 8,834,614 B2; 8,845,795 B2; 8,858,684 B2; 8,864,883 B2; 8,876,956 B2; 8,882,888 B2; 8,882,895 B2; 8,920,546 B2; 9,005,349 B2; 9,017,456 B2; 9,039,816 B2; 9,061,239 B2; 9,114,354 B2; and 9,126,142 B2.
• Vitality Vector, BV: United States Patent 6,336,957 B1.
• Water-Gen Ltd.: United States Patent 9,140,396 B2.
• WaterMaker (India) Pvt. Ltd: United States Patents 5,106,512; 5,149,446; 5,203,989; and 5,366,705.
• Zero Mass Water, Inc.: United States Patent Application Publications 2017/0294876 A1 and 2018/0043295 A1.

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