Liquid purification or separation – Flow – fluid pressure or material level – responsive – Discharge of treated material
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-25
2009-10-13
Menon, Krishnan S (Department: 1797)
Liquid purification or separation
Flow, fluid pressure or material level, responsive
Discharge of treated material
C210S096200, C210S097000, C210S257200, C210S321760, C210S321640
Reexamination Certificate
active
07601256
ABSTRACT:
Reverse osmosis filtration systems that are self contained and easily converted from above the counter use to below the counter use. The systems feature a simple construction, including a two piece manifold assembly to which filters, including a reverse osmosis filter, a product water storage tank and a control valve connect, all without separate fasteners. The manifold assembly provides all water connections within the system, and includes connections to connect to a water supply, a drain, two dispensers and to an auxiliary water storage tank. The system pressurizes squeeze water for product water dispensing, providing maximum efficiency, maximum storage capacity for a given tank size and maximum pressure for dispensing product water. Various embodiments are disclosed.
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Blakely , Sokoloff, Taylor & Zafman LLP
Menon Krishnan S
Next-RO, Inc.
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