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Integrated water treatment apparatus and methods for natural water improvement

US7678266B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 13, 2008
Grant dateMar 16, 2010
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Expiry dateApr 11, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02W10/37
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A water treatment apparatus includes a float configured to float on the surface of a water body, a first fluid channel coupled to the float and configured to circulate contaminated water in the water body, and a second fluid channel coupled to the float and configured to filter contaminated water in the water body. A fluid transport apparatus can draw the contaminated water through the first fluid channel at a first flow rate and through the second fluid channel at a second flow rate.

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