Liquid purification or separation – Processes – Ion exchange or selective sorption
Reexamination Certificate
2008-09-18
2010-12-21
Barry, Chester T (Department: 1797)
Liquid purification or separation
Processes
Ion exchange or selective sorption
C210S694000, C210S244000, C210S359000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07854848
ABSTRACT:
Herein are disclosed apparatus and methods that can be used to receive a volume of potable water from a source and to treat the volume of water so as to improve the perceived or actual aesthetic quality of the water, and to thereafter contain the treated water such that it can be used or consumed. In general, the apparatus comprises a container capable of receiving a volume of water, and a capture element within the container that is capable of removing at least a portion of such substances in the water as may be perceived as impacting water quality. The capture element comprises sorbent media that is capable of removing at least some portion of such undesirable substances, and that may comprise, for example, activated carbon and the like.
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International Search Report PCT//US2009/052073 3 pgs., Apr. 27, 2010.
Olson Judd D.
Reuter Robert J.
Stouffer Mark R.
Williams Benjamin P.
3M Innovative Properties Company
Barry Chester T
Wood Kenneth B.
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