IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0319676
(2011-01-04)
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등록번호 |
US-8302412
(2012-11-06)
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국제출원번호 |
PCT/US2011/020077
(2011-01-04)
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§371/§102 date |
20111111
(20111111)
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국제공개번호 |
WO2012/009024
(2012-01-19)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Tieleman, Henri-James
- Ferreira, Wayne
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
Oppedahl Patent Law Firm LLC
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
3 인용 특허 :
10 |
초록
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Disclosed is a system to extract water moisture from the atmosphere, highly purify and condition the extracted water, and provide beverages for human consumption. In one embodiment, the device collects water-vapor condensation from filtered intake air, and then subjects the condensate to a series of
Disclosed is a system to extract water moisture from the atmosphere, highly purify and condition the extracted water, and provide beverages for human consumption. In one embodiment, the device collects water-vapor condensation from filtered intake air, and then subjects the condensate to a series of purification filters and to a sterilization process in order to produce drinking water. The system may then use the water produced to provide carbonated drinks, flavored drinks, coffee drinks, or ice. The system may also play music and charge a portable electronic device. The disclosed system may incorporate the variations in different combinations.
대표청구항
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1. A system for providing drinkable hot and cold water, which its temperature can be controlled and adapted, created from purified potable water derived from the atmosphere, said system comprising: a housing having an air-inlet port and an air-exhaust port; a refrigerant compressor; at least one mul
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A system for providing drinkable hot and cold water, which its temperature can be controlled and adapted, created from purified potable water derived from the atmosphere, said system comprising: a housing having an air-inlet port and an air-exhaust port; a refrigerant compressor; at least one multi-way solenoid-operated refrigerant control valve; a controller for monitoring and for controlling said at least one solenoid operated refrigerant control valve and other electrical subsystems within the system; an evaporator, wherein said evaporator has fins for maximizing surface-area contact and heat transfer with ambient air, wherein said fins are coated with non-toxic, anti-corrosion materials that comply with applicable regulatory food standards for paint or a PTFE protective layer, said coating also promoting the rapid collection of condensate water, and wherein said evaporator can be configured by said at least one solenoid-operated refrigerant control valve to receive chilled refrigerant as pumped from said refrigerant compressor to chill air passing across said evaporator fins, and wherein said evaporator can be configured by said at least one solenoid-operated refrigerant control valve to receive hot refrigerant as pumped from said refrigerant compressor to defrost said evaporator fins; an anti-static, anti-mold air filter, wherein said anti-static, anti-mold air filter is installed upstream of said evaporator; a condenser for the system's refrigeration cycle; a fan/blower, wherein said fan or blower circulates ambient air from said air-inlet port, through said anti-static, anti-mold air filter, across said evaporator, said condenser, then out said air-exhaust port; a collector with highly polished surfaces; a preliminary filter to remove a smell of condensate water and ammonia, wherein said preliminary filter is comprised of activated carbon or zeolite, a condensate collection tank, wherein said highly polished surfaces of said collector facilitate gravity flow of condensate water into said condensate-collection tank, and wherein said condensate-collection tank is equipped with a water-level detector, said water-level detector and controller causing said evaporator to stop receiving chilled refrigerant at a predetermined high-level setpoint, at least one water pump; a particle filter for filtering particles to protect an intake of said at least one water pump; a water-purification filtration assembly to filter out bacteria, viruses, and heavy metals, as well as to remove unwanted smells, comprising at least one activated carbon filter, at least one reverse-osmosis filter, wherein said reverse-osmosis filter has an aperture of less than or equal to 0.0001 μm and wherein said reverse-osmosis filter can be back-flushed such that a waste water can be directed to said collector via a three-way valve that is controlled by a waste-water proportion controller, at least one zeolite filter, wherein said water pump pumps condensate water from said condensate-collection tank through said water-purification assembly; a purified-water-collection tank for collecting purified water, wherein said purified-water collection tank is equipped with a water-level detector, said water level detector and controller causing said at least one water pump to stop pumping new purified water into said purified-water collection tank at a predetermined high-level setpoint, a cooling loop disposed within said purified water collection tank, wherein said cooling loop can be configured by said at least one solenoid-operated refrigerant control valve to receive refrigerant as pumped from said refrigerant compressor to cool said purified water, and wherein a temperature of said purified water in the purified-water-collection tank is maintained within a temperature range of 2-15 Celsius; a sterilization system for killing biological material and viruses within said purified-water-collection tank, comprising an ultra-violet light device and sterilization chamber, said ultra-violet light device having an effective sterilization rate of at least 99.99%, using a wavelength in the range of 253-255 nm; a hot-water tank that receives purified water from said purified-water collection tank through gravity drain, wherein said hot-water tank contains an electrical heating element, wherein the purified water within said hot-water tank is within a range of 50-95 Celsius, as controlled by said controller, and wherein to provide hot, potable water for a user, said hot, potable water can be pumped by a hot-water pump through an electrically operated valve and an output filter to a common outlet header; a common outlet valve, disposed at said common outlet header, that can be positioned to allow a user to obtain an output of hot or cold purified water from the system; at least two speakers, stored within said housing with a sliding port adapted for a smart phone and any MP3 or MP4 players, equipped with a control panel to increase or decrease a volume of music and or changing channels remotely with use of a remote control. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein said system is generating water from the atmosphere while being able to play music through a smart phone docking sliding integrated system or any MP3 or MP4 players with an integrated port. 3. A system for providing drinkable water created from purified potable water derived from the atmosphere, said system comprising: a housing having an air-inlet port and an air-exhaust port; a refrigerant compressor; at least one multi-way solenoid-operated refrigerant control valve; a controller for monitoring and for controlling said at least one solenoid-operated refrigerant control valve and other electrical subsystems within the system; an evaporator, wherein said evaporator has fins for maximizing surface-area contact and heat transfer with ambient air, wherein said fins are coated with non-toxic, anti-corrosion materials that comply with applicable regulatory food standards for paint or a PTFE protective layer, said coating also promoting the rapid collection of condensate water, and wherein said evaporator can be configured by said at least one solenoid-operated refrigerant control valve to receive chilled refrigerant as pumped from said refrigerant compressor to chill air passing across said evaporator fins, and wherein said evaporator can be configured by said at least one solenoid-operated refrigerant control valve to receive hot refrigerant as pumped from said refrigerant compressor to defrost said evaporator fins; an anti-static, anti-mold air filter, wherein said anti-static, anti-mold air filter is installed upstream of said evaporator; a condenser for the system's refrigeration cycle; a fan/blower, wherein said fan or blower circulates ambient air from said air-inlet port, through said anti-static, anti-mold air filter, across said evaporator, said condenser, then out said air-exhaust port; a collector with highly polished surfaces; a preliminary filter to remove a smell of condensate water and ammonia, wherein said preliminary filter is comprised of activated carbon or zeolite; a condensate-collection tank, wherein said highly polished surfaces of said collector facilitate gravity flow of condensate water into said condensate-collection tank, and wherein said condensate-collection tank is equipped with a water-level detector, said water-level detector and controller causing said evaporator to stop receiving chilled refrigerant at a predetermined high-level setpoint; at least one water pump; a particle filter for filtering particles to protect an intake of said at least one water pump; a water-purification filtration assembly to filter out bacteria, viruses, and heavy metals, as well as to remove unwanted smells, comprising: at least one activated carbon filter, at least one reverse-osmosis filter, wherein said reverse-osmosis filter has an aperture of less than or equal to 0.0001 μm, and wherein said reverse-osmosis filter can be back-flushed such that a waste water can be directed to said collector via a three-way valve that is controlled by a waste-water proportion controller, at least one zeolite filter; wherein said water pump pumps condensate water from said condensate-collection tank through said water-purification assembly; a purified-water-collection tank for collecting purified water, wherein said purified-water collection tank is equipped with a water-level detector, said water-level detector and controller causing said at least one water pump to stop pumping new purified water into said purified-water collection tank at a predetermined high-level setpoint; a cooling loop disposed within said purified-water-collection tank, wherein said cooling loop can be configured by said at least one solenoid-operated refrigerant control valve to receive refrigerant as pumped from said refrigerant compressor to cool said purified water, and wherein a temperature of said purified water in the purified-water-collection tank is maintained within a temperature range of 2-15 Celsius; a sterilization system for killing biological material and viruses within said purified-water-collection tank, comprising an ultra-violet light device and sterilization chamber, said ultra-violet light device having an effective sterilization rate of at least 99.99%, using a wavelength in the range of 253-255 nm; a hot-water tank that receives purified water from said purified-water collection tank through gravity drain, wherein said hot-water tank contains an electrical heating element, wherein the purified water within said hot-water tank is within a range of 50-95 Celsius, as controlled by said controller, and wherein to provide hot, potable water for a user, said hot, potable water can be pumped by a hot-water pump through an electrically operated valve and an output filter to a common outlet header; a common outlet valve, disposed at said common outlet header, that can be positioned to allow a user to obtain an output of hot or cold purified water from the system; an interface for charging and playing an audio device connected thereto; at least one speaker controlled by the system, said control effectuated through at least one of: a control panel, a remote control, or an audio device application; thereby producing air-extracted, purified water, which is available for a user to extract via said common outlet valve, and a system for charging and playing an audio device connected thereto. 4. The system of claim 3 wherein the system further comprises: at least two speakers, stored within said housing; a sliding port adapted for a smart phone and any MP3 or MP4 music player; and a control panel to increase or decrease a volume of music and or changing channels remotely with use of a remote control. 5. The system of claim 4 wherein the port is a sliding port for a portable electronic device and is adapted for use with at least 2 devices selected from: a MP3 player, MP4 player, smart-phone, tablet computer, digital radio, or an audio book player. 6. The system of claim 4 wherein the port for a portable electronic device is adapted for use with at least 1 device sekcted from: an MP3 player, an MP4 player, a smart-phone, a tablet computer, a digital radio, or an audio book player. 7. The system of claim 3 wherein the air-extracted, purified water is further cooled to form ice and said ice may thereafter be dispensed from the system. 8. The system of claim 1, further comprising at least one solar panel having a rated capacity of at least 300 W to electrically power the system. 9. The system of claim 7 wherein the ice is combined with at least one flavoring ingredient and at least one alcoholic spirit to dispense a cocktail according to a programmed recipe, wherein the programmed recipe determines a volume of flavoring and spirit dispensed by the system. 10. The system of claim 3, further comprising at leasl one solar panel having rated capacity of at least 300 W to electrically power the system electrically power the system.
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