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Fluid treatment system

US7476312B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 15, 2005
Grant dateJan 13, 2009
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Expiry dateJun 2, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F2307/04
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

There is disclosed a water treatment appliance, particularly for on-the-counter treatment of potable water. The appliance comprises: a base unit comprising a pump, a housing and a cooling unit for chilling water in the housing; a removable water reservoir engageable with the housing; a control panel comprising a water dispensing switch; an outlet for dispensing treated water from the fluid treatment system; and a treatment cartridge removably disposed in the housing. The treatment cartridge comprises a first chamber and a second chamber in communication with one another. The first chamber is in communication with the housing and has disposed therein a filter element. The second chamber is in communication with the outlet and has disposed therein an ultraviolet radiation lamp.

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