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Method of and an apparatus for producing a mineral water

US5958228A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 23, 1996
Grant dateSep 28, 1999
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Expiry dateAug 23, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F1/36
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An apparatus for producing a mineral water is provided with a mineral source having a mineral element containing a soluble mineral component. Plain water is supplied to the mineral source. The mineral component dissolves in the plain water when the soluble mineral of the mineral element is brought into contact with the plain water. Ultrasonic waves are applied to the mineral source by an ultrasonic source. The conditions for applying ultrasonic waves to the mineral source is controlled to prepare a mineral water which contain mineral component according to a user's requirements or liking.

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