Liquid purification or separation – Processes – Liquid/liquid solvent or colloidal extraction or diffusing...
Reexamination Certificate
2004-08-23
2009-12-15
Drodge, Joseph W (Department: 1797)
Liquid purification or separation
Processes
Liquid/liquid solvent or colloidal extraction or diffusing...
C210S085000, C210S087000, C210S096200, C210S143000, C210S202000, C210S192000, C210S259000, C210S641000, C210S652000, C210S739000, C210S748080, C210S760000, C210S806000, C210S900000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07632410
ABSTRACT:
A method of producing safe drinking water from virtually any water source utilizing a water purification system is disclosed. The method includes a combination of water purification methods with a control system that evaluates water quality and functional processing parameters, such as pressure and flow. The control system determines what water processing methods to utilize and how most efficiently to operate them. The system is capable of treating highly contaminated water to the necessary degree to produce safe drinking water. Furthermore, the system regulates and cleans itself to maintain functionality despite receiving high concentrations of various contaminants from the feed water source.
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Drodge Joseph W
Sheridan & Ross P.C.
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