Water purification apparatus

Details Water purification apparatus Water purification apparatus

2003-03-07

2009-08-25

Nicolas, Frederick C. (Department: 3754)

Dispensing

With material treatment or conditioning means

C222S001000, C222S055000, C222S129400, C222S145500, C222S189060, C222S145700, C222S318000, C210S650000, C210S677000, C210S900000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07578416

ABSTRACT:
A water purification apparatus having an inlet and an outlet, and at least one water purification device thereinbetween, wherein the outlet includes at least a first and second water release valve, the first release valve being operable at a first flow rate, and the second release valve being operable at a second flow, is described. Preferably, at least one water release valve is operable at a relatively slow flow rate of generally up to 0.1 liter per minute, and at least one other water release valve is operable at a relatively fast flow rate of, for example, up to 2 liters per minute. The present water purification apparatus provides the operator with the ability to very accurately obtain an exact volume of water desired.

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