公开(公告)号：US20160031721A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-04

申请号：US14775177

申请日：2014-03-14

Applicant: ZERO TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Doug KELLAM ,  Byron STANGER ,  Rajan RAJAN ,  Ajit DIGHE ,  Charles LIEPPE

IPC: C02F1/00 ,  C02F1/42 ,  C02F9/00 ,  C02F1/28 ,  C02F1/66

CPC classification number: C02F1/003 ,  C02F1/283 ,  C02F1/42 ,  C02F1/505 ,  C02F1/66 ,  C02F9/005 ,  C02F2001/427 ,  C02F2101/006 ,  C02F2101/12 ,  C02F2209/001 ,  C02F2209/40 ,  C02F2307/02

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods of filtering water utilize an integrated gravity-fed, dual ion-exchange filtration bottle. Flow-through multi-stage filtration technology is applied to a personal water bottle. The system filters water from an upper unfiltered water reservoir through a multi-stage filter to a lower filtered water reservoir. A user then drinks from the lower reservoir. The bottle includes a cap with a filtered water outlet through which filtered water in the lower reservoir is accessed with a straw, spout, or other access device. The cap includes an unfiltered water inlet to allow filling and refilling of the upper reservoir without disassembling the bottle. The bottle includes a filter vent that eliminates air locks and partial vacuum that can develop when unfiltered water drains from the upper reservoir through the filter to the lower reservoir. This gravity-fed dual ion-exchange filtration system allows for more complete removal of dissolved solids.

Abstract translation: 过滤水的系统，设备和方法利用集成的重力进料双离子交换过滤瓶。 流式多级过滤技术应用于个人水瓶。 该系统将来自上部未过滤的储水箱的水通过多级过滤器过滤到较低的过滤水储存器。 然后，用户从下部水箱饮用。 瓶子包括具有过滤水出口的盖子，下部容器中的过滤水通过其吸管，喷嘴或其他进入装置进入。 盖子包括未过滤的进水口，以允许在不拆卸瓶子的情况下填充和重新填充上部容器。 瓶子包括一个过滤器排气口，可以消除当未过滤的水从上部储存器通过过滤器向下部储存器排出时产生的空气锁和部分真空。 这种重力给料的双离子交换过滤系统可以更完整地去除溶解的固体。

公开(公告)号：US20160031724A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-04

申请号：US14775193

申请日：2014-03-17

Applicant: ZERO TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Doug KELLAM ,  Rajan RAJAN ,  Liu Guang WEI ,  Ajit DIGHE ,  Charles LIEPPE

IPC: C02F1/42

CPC classification number: C02F1/42 ,  B01D24/12 ,  B01D24/22 ,  B01D24/38 ,  B01D35/30 ,  B01D2201/291 ,  B01D2201/64 ,  C02F1/003 ,  C02F1/283 ,  C02F1/444 ,  C02F1/66 ,  C02F9/005 ,  C02F2001/427 ,  C02F2101/006 ,  C02F2101/12 ,  C02F2101/30 ,  C02F2201/005 ,  C02F2201/006 ,  C02F2303/24 ,  C02F2305/14 ,  C02F2307/04

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods of filtering water include a dome shaped lid and middle disk to separate filtration media materials. The domed shaped lid eliminates air locks in the filter media that can slow or stop the filtration process. A flow control output port regulates the flow level and flow speed of the filtered water. An angled flow output port improves flow by accelerating flow at an angled bottom section of the filter. Water permeable filter bag materials house the filter media. An additional washing process improves the taste of the filtered water. A color change resin in the mixed bed resin indicates expiration of the filter. Similarly, a filter expiration indicator assists users in determining when a filter should be replaced. An integrated TDS meter is used for testing the filtered water. The devices can be used individually or in combination to provide performance improvements.

Abstract translation: 过滤水的系统，装置和方法包括圆顶形盖和中间盘以分离过滤介质材料。 圆顶形的盖子消除过滤介质中的空气锁定，可以减缓或停止过滤过程。 流量控制输出端口调节过滤水的流量和流速。 倾斜的流量输出端口通过加速过滤器的倾斜底部的流动来改善流动。 透水过滤袋材料容纳过滤介质。 额外的洗涤过程改善了过滤水的味道。 混合床树脂中的变色树脂表示过滤器的过期。 类似地，过滤器过期指示器帮助用户确定何时更换过滤器。 集成的TDS仪表用于测试过滤水。 这些设备可以单独使用或组合使用以提供性能改进。

公开(公告)号：US20160023918A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-28

申请号：US14775211

申请日：2014-03-14

Applicant: ZERO TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Doug KELLAM ,  Rajan RAJAN ,  Liu Guang WEI

IPC: C02F1/00 ,  C02F1/42 ,  C02F1/70 ,  C02F1/28 ,  C02F1/66

CPC classification number: C02F1/003 ,  B01D24/007 ,  B01D24/22 ,  B01D27/02 ,  C02F1/283 ,  C02F1/42 ,  C02F1/66 ,  C02F1/705 ,  C02F2001/427 ,  C02F2101/006 ,  C02F2101/12 ,  C02F2101/30 ,  C02F2201/006 ,  C02F2307/02 ,  C02F2307/04

Abstract: Systems and methods of eliminate filter air locks by maintaining a constant water table at the water head layer of the filter. The constant water table eliminates air locks in the filter as the filter drains. Water flows from the water head layer through a filtration medium in a filter cartridge, and the filtered water is output from a water outlet at the top of the cartridge. For a water table retention filter, where the water (or other liquid) being filtered, is re-directed to the top of the filter to the water head layer to avoid drawing air into the filter. Unfiltered water drains down the center of the filter to the water head layer and then flows up through the filter and is directed out near or at the top of the filter.

Abstract translation: 通过在过滤器的水头层保持恒定的水位来消除过滤器空气锁的系统和方法。 过滤器排水时，恒定的水位表可以消除过滤器中的空气锁定。 水从水头层通过滤筒中的过滤介质流动，过滤的水从筒的顶部的出水口输出。 对于水过滤器，其中被过滤的水（或其他液体）被重新定向到过滤器的顶部到水头层，以避免将空气吸入过滤器。 未过滤的水从过滤器的中心向下排放到水头层，然后向上流过过滤器，并且被引导到过滤器的附近或顶部。