Biocide filter
US5580447A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 5, 1994 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC02F2201/006
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An efficient, low pressure drop biocide cartridge is provided for destroying viral and bacterial pathogens in water from untreated water sources along a lengthened flow pathway including a critical plenum for controlling the speed of water throughput. In a first pathway, water is percolated through a turbulatable bed of biocidally-effective material. In flow pathway, channeling and pressure drop are reduced by radial flow across a columnar bed presenting a large surface area at an outer diameter. The cartridge may be connected with a lightweight hand-held pump. A sealing strap is provided for wet storage of any biocide cartridge.
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