Radiant energy – Photocells; circuits and apparatus – Optical or pre-photocell system
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-20
2005-09-20
Wells, Nikita (Department: 2881)
Radiant energy
Photocells; circuits and apparatus
Optical or pre-photocell system
C250S235000, C250S238000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06946651
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for disinfecting a fluid includes a tube connected with a source of the fluid. The tube allows the fluid to be transported from the source to a discharge. An ultraviolet lamp is positioned adjacent the tube, and is adapted to transmit light waves through the fluid. The tube can be a coiled tube having one or more coils thereby forming a helical tube. Each coil of the helical tube has an inner diameter and an outer diameter. The inner diameters of the coils define a space or opening. The ultraviolet lamp is positioned within the opening. A fluid passing through the coils of the tube are exposed to the ultraviolet light. The method of the invention includes moving water from a source to a discharge, through the tube while the lamp is activated. Water will become disinfected as it is exposed to the ultraviolet light of the lamp.
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Bohne Mark F.
MacMillan Sobanski & Todd LLC
Smith II Johnnie L
Wells Nikita
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