초록 ▼

A portable oxidant generator for generating oxidants suitable for sterilizing contaminated drinking water, thereby providing potable water. The oxidant generator optionally comprises an electrolytic cell and a power supply or source for powering the generator. In a preferred embodiment, the cell hol

A portable oxidant generator for generating oxidants suitable for sterilizing contaminated drinking water, thereby providing potable water. The oxidant generator optionally comprises an electrolytic cell and a power supply or source for powering the generator. In a preferred embodiment, the cell holds an electrolyte solution such that the solution contacts an anode and a cathode. The power supply provides electrical charge that is passed to the electrolyte solution and/or other electrolyte substance. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the power supply includes an energy storage device that is charged to predetermined voltage. The energy storage device is preferably charged by a generator that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. The present invention optionally includes an electrolyte storage compartment in the cap. The present invention also optionally includes a total dissolved solids measuring device to determine if the water to be treated requires reverse osmosis filtration to remove high concentrations of ions the water to be treated.

대표청구항 ▼

A portable oxidant generator for generating oxidants suitable for sterilizing contaminated drinking water, thereby providing potable water. The oxidant generator optionally comprises an electrolytic cell and a power supply or source for powering the generator. In a preferred embodiment, the cell hol

A portable oxidant generator for generating oxidants suitable for sterilizing contaminated drinking water, thereby providing potable water. The oxidant generator optionally comprises an electrolytic cell and a power supply or source for powering the generator. In a preferred embodiment, the cell holds an electrolyte solution such that the solution contacts an anode and a cathode. The power supply provides electrical charge that is passed to the electrolyte solution and/or other electrolyte substance. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the power supply includes an energy storage device that is charged to predetermined voltage. The energy storage device is preferably charged by a generator that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. The present invention optionally includes an electrolyte storage compartment in the cap. The present invention also optionally includes a total dissolved solids measuring device to determine if the water to be treated requires reverse osmosis filtration to remove high concentrations of ions the water to be treated. 7. The method of claim 26 wherein said recess has at least one transverse dimension not greater than about 1 micrometer. 28. The method of claim 1 wherein said plating bath is substantially devoid of brighteners. 29. The method of claim 1 wherein said plating bath is substantially devoid of levelers. 30. The method of claim 1 wherein said plating bath is substantially devoid of brighteners and levelers. 31. The method of claim 1 wherein said metal is copper and said plating bath contains a suppressor. 32. The method of claim 31 wherein said suppressor is present in an amount of from about 100 parts per million to about 5% by weight of said plating bath. 33. The method of claim 31 wherein said suppressor is present in an amount of from about 200 parts per million to about 800 parts per million by weight of said plating bath. 34. The method of claim 31 wherein said suppressor is present in an amount of about 300 parts per million of said plating bath. 35. The method of claim 31 wherein said suppressor is an organic polyhydroxy compound. 36. The method of claim 31 wherein said suppressor is poly(ethylene glycol). 37. The method of claim 36 wherein said