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Multi-port chlorine generator

US7879208B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 2006
Grant dateFeb 1, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 5, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49002
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A chlorine treatment apparatus includes a housing with a cavity containing a chlorine generator for chlorinating a liquid such as water and at least three openings to the cavity. The chlorine generator may be an electrolytic cell. Some embodiments may include one or more plugs for closing the openings. The plugs may be keyed to operate with only certain of the openings. Yet other embodiments may include sensors for monitoring various aspects of the liquid such as temperature, salinity, flow rate, and chlorine concentration.

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