Patent · US Expired

Water purifier

US5545335A · kind A · utility

17Cited by
18References
8Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 26, 1994
Grant dateAug 13, 1996
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Expiry dateSep 26, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F2303/04
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for purifying and recirculating water in a tub during the course of a bath. The system includes an apparatus comprising a pump in communication with a suction port. The pump is in communication with one end of a disinfecting unit. The disinfecting unit includes a mechanism for disinfecting the water with ultraviolet radiation and structure for enhancing the turbulence in the water, to further inhibit bacteria growth. The second end of the disinfecting unit attaches to structure for delivering the treated water to the tub.

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