Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting – deodorizing – preser – Physical type apparatus – Apparatus for treating solid article or material with fluid...
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-14
2011-06-14
Griffin, Walter D (Department: 1774)
Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser
Physical type apparatus
Apparatus for treating solid article or material with fluid...
C210S748080, C210S192000, C210S266000, C210S760000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07959872
ABSTRACT:
A system for water purification, filtration and item sanitization are described herein. In one embodiment, a water filtration device uses an extruded carbon sheet or granulated activated carbon to filter unpurified, gravity-fed water. A filtering medium is provided within a lower opening of an upper reservoir for filtering unfiltered water passing therethrough, the filtering medium being located above and not extending into a lower reservoir. The device can be a stand-alone water container or incorporated within a water purification system having a further purification technology located in a base in fluid communication with the water container. The base can include controls for informing a user when the water filtration or item sanitization has been completed. Practical applications include drinking water filtration, sanitization of household items, medical equipment, and the like.
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Hengsperger Steve L.
Hickey Scott P.
Namespetra Justin L.
Allen Cameron J
Behmann Curtis B.
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Griffin Walter D
Tersano Inc.
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