Potable water station sanitizing system and method
US7351329B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 15, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC02F2201/008
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system for sanitizing a potable water station includes a pair of conduits providing a fluid connection between the potable water station and the system. It also includes a pump operable for circulating water from the potable water station through one of the conduits to the system and through the other of the conduits from the system to the potable water station. Further, the system includes an ozone generator for injecting ozone into the circulating water to destroy bacterial contamination. A method for sanitizing a potable water station includes the step of circulating water from the potable water station and back to the potable water station. It also includes the step of generating ozone with an ozone generator. Further, the method includes the step of injecting ozone into the water circulating from and back to the potable water station.
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