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Kafe 바로가기국가/구분 | United States(US) Patent 등록 |
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 | US-0657469 (2012-10-22) |
등록번호 | US-8650892 (2014-02-18) |
발명자 / 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 | 피인용 횟수 : 2 인용 특허 : 10 |
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.
1. A system for providing drinkable water created from purified potable water derived from an 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
1. A system for providing drinkable water created from purified potable water derived from an 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 promoting 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 or 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 any 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 at least one 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 a 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; wherein, said air-extracted, purified water is cooled to form ice and said ice may thereafter be dispensed from the system; a coffee maker, said coffee maker comprising: a ground coffee container, the ground coffee container having an inlet for hot water or steam, and the ground coffee container having an outlet for liquid coffee. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the purified water is heated to form steam which is may then be made available through a steam dispensing tube, wherein the flow of steam through the steam dispensing tube is controlled by a valve which may be activated by a user. 3. 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. 4. A system for providing drinkable water created from purified potable water derived from an 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 promoting 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 or 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 any 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 at least one 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 a 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; a coffee maker, said coffee maker comprising: a ground coffee container adapted to holding ground coffee, the ground coffee container having an inlet for hot water or steam, and the ground coffee container having an outlet for liquid coffee. 5. The system of claim 4, further comprising at least one solar panel having a rated capacity of at least 300 W to electrically power the system. 6. A system for providing ice and drinkable hot and cold water created from purified potable water derived from an 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 promoting 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 or 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 any 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 at least one 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 a 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 ice maker, the ice maker comprising: an inlet to a vessel, the inlet provided with purified water, a vessel for containing the purified water during cooling, at least one cooling loop adjacent to the vessel; and an ice dispenser; thereby allowing a user to obtain an output of ice or hot or cold purified water from the system. 7. The system of claim 6, further comprising an interface for charging and playing an audio device connected thereto. 8. The system of claim 7, further comprising a module for making and dispensing coffee drinks. 9. The system of claim 6, further comprising a module for making and dispensing coffee drinks. 10. The system of claim 6, further comprising an interface for playing an audio device connected thereto. 11. The system of claim 6, further comprising at least one solar panel having a rated capacity of at least 300 W to electrically power the system. 12. A system for providing drinkable hot and cold water created from purified potable water derived from an atmosphere and for providing coffee, 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 promoting 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 or 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 any 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 at least one 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 a 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; a coffee maker, the coffee maker comprising: a ground coffee container having an inlet, the inlet provided with at least one of: hot purified water or steam, and the ground coffee container having an outlet for liquid coffee, thereby allowing a user to obtain an output of coffee or hot or cold purified water from the system. 13. The system of claim 12, further comprising an interface for playing an audio device connected thereto. 14. The system of claim 13, further comprising a module for making and dispensing ice. 15. The system of claim 12, further comprising a module for making and dispensing ice. 16. The system of claim 15, further comprising an interface for playing an audio device connected thereto. 17. The system of claim 12, further comprising at least one solar panel having a rated capacity of at least 300 W to electrically power the system. 18. A method for making a system for providing an audio player and drinkable water derived from an atmosphere, said method comprising the steps of: providing a housing having an air-inlet port and an air-exhaust port; providing a refrigerant compressor; providing at least one multi-way solenoid-operated refrigerant control valve; providing a controller for monitoring for controlling said at least one solenoid-operated refrigerant control valve and other electrical subsystems within the system; providing 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 promoting 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; providing an anti-static, anti-mold air filter, wherein said anti-static, anti-mold air filter is installed upstream of said evaporator; providing a condenser for the system's refrigeration cycle; providing a fan or 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; providing a collector with highly polished surfaces; providing a preliminary filter to remove any smell of condensate water and ammonia, wherein said preliminary filter is comprised of activated carbon or zeolite; providing 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; providing at least one water pump; providing a particle filter for filtering particles to protect an intake of said at least one water pump; providing 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 at least one water pump pumps condensate water from said condensate-collection tank through said water-purification assembly; providing 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; providing 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; providing 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 a range of 253-255 nm; providing 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; providing 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; and providing an interface for charging and playing an audio device connected thereto; providing at least one speaker within or connected to said housing; and thereby providing a method for making a system for providing an audio player and air extracted, purified water, the purified water being thereby available for a user to extract via said common outlet valve. 19. The method of claim 18, wherein the interface for charging and playing an audio device is adapted to play audio files transmitted from: an MP3 player, a smart-phone, a digital radio, an audio book player, or an MP4 player. 20. The method of claim 18, wherein the method further comprises: providing at least one CO2 gas cylinder, stored within said housing and removable, equipped with a one-way valve, a valve stem, an outlet-release valve, and a pressure relief valve; providing a gas-diffusion chamber, stored within said housing and removable, equipped with an inlet valve and a pressure-relief valve, wherein said controller will set off an alarm if said pressure relief valve's spring pressure setting is set above a predetermined value, and wherein said gas-diffusion chamber contains an effective amount of purified water user-determined, obtained by a user by manually filling said CO2 gas a predetermined level with purified water obtained from said common outlet valve of the system; providing a gas line used to communicatively couple said at least one CO2 gas cylinder and said gas-diffusion chamber; and a spring-loaded lever communicatively coupled to said at least one CO2 gas cylinder valve stem such that when said lever is depressed, said at least one CO2 gas cylinder valve stem opens said outlet-release valve, said at least one CO2 gas cylinder one-way valve releases pressurized gas into said gas line and into said gas-diffusion chamber via a trachea pipe within said gas-diffusion chamber, and once said gas-diffusion chamber realizes a saturated content of purified water and CO2 gas (that is, said purified water has become sufficiently carbonated), said outlet-release valve opens, thus signaling a user to release said spring-loaded lever to stop the transfer of gas between said at least one CO2 gas cylinder and said gas-diffusion chamber; thereby carbonating air-extracted, purified water, which is available for a user to extract via said outlet-release valve. 21. The method of claim 20, further comprising a step of providing at least one solar panel having a rated capacity of at least 300 W to electrically power the system. 22. The method of claim 18, wherein the purified water is cooled to form ice and the ice may be dispensed to a user. 23. The method of claim 22, wherein said purified water is heated and passed through a chamber containing ground coffee to form a liquid coffee beverage which may be dispensed to a user. 24. The method of claim 18, wherein said purified water is heated and passed through a chamber containing ground coffee to form a liquid coffee beverage which may be dispensed to a user. 25. The method of claim 24, further comprising the step of cooling the purified water to form ice and the ice may be dispensed to a user. 26. The method of claim 18, wherein: said refrigerant compressor is a controllable, variable-speed, high-efficiency compressor; said refrigerant compressor is controlled by an inverter-controller; duty cycles and operation of said refrigerant compressor can be user-adjusted at an onboard control panel via said inverter-controller; and a user can program the system to operate said refrigerant compressor at optimum efficiency according to the environmental conditions. 27. The method of claim 18, further comprising a step of providing at least one solar panel having a rated capacity of at least 300 W to electrically power the system. 28. A method for making a system for providing ice and drinkable water derived from an atmosphere, said method comprising the steps of: providing a housing having an air-inlet port and an air-exhaust port; providing a refrigerant compressor; providing at least one multi-way solenoid-operated refrigerant control valve; providing a controller for monitoring and for controlling said at least one solenoid-operated refrigerant control valve and other electrical subsystems within the system; providing 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 promoting 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; providing an anti-static, anti-mold air filter, wherein said anti-static, anti-mold air filter is installed upstream of said evaporator; providing a condenser for the system's refrigeration cycle; providing a fan or 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; providing a collector with highly polished surfaces; providing a preliminary filter to remove any smell of condensate water and ammonia, wherein said preliminary filter is comprised of activated carbon or zeolite; providing 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; providing at least one water pump; providing a particle filter for filtering particles to protect an intake of said at least one water pump; providing 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 at least one water pump pumps condensate water from said condensate-collection tank through said water-purification assembly; providing 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; providing 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; providing 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 a range of 253-255 nm; providing 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; providing 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; and providing an ice maker comprising: an inlet to a vessel, the inlet provided with purified water, a vessel for containing the purified water during cooling, at least one cooling loop adjacent to the vessel; and an ice dispenser having an ice release mechanism; thereby providing a method for making a system for producing air-extracted, purified water and ice, the purified water being thereby available for a user to extract via said common outlet valve, and the ice being available for a user to extract through said ice release mechanism. 29. The method of claim 28, further comprising a step of providing a coffee maker, the coffee maker using heated purified water passed through a chamber containing ground coffee to form a liquid coffee beverage which may be dispensed to a user. 30. The method of claim 28, further comprising a step of providing at least one solar panel having a rated capacity of at least 300 W to electrically power the system. 31. A method for making a system for providing coffee and drinkable water derived from an atmosphere, said method comprising the steps of: providing a housing having an air-inlet port and an air-exhaust port; providing a refrigerant compressor; providing at least one multi-way solenoid-operated refrigerant control valve; providing a controller for monitoring and for controlling said at least one solenoid-operated refrigerant control valve and other electrical subsystems within the system; providing 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 promoting 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; providing an anti-static, anti-mold air filter, wherein said anti-static, anti-mold air filter is installed upstream of said evaporator; providing a condenser for the system's refrigeration cycle; providing a fan or 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; providing a collector with highly polished surfaces; providing a preliminary filter to remove any smell of condensate water and ammonia, wherein said preliminary filter is comprised of activated carbon or zeolite; providing 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; providing at least one water pump; providing a particle filter for filtering particles to protect an intake of said at least one water pump; providing 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 at least one water pump pumps condensate water from said condensate-collection tank through said water-purification assembly; providing 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; providing 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; providing 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 a range of 253-255 nm; providing 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; providing 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; and providing a coffee maker, the coffee maker comprising: a ground coffee container having an inlet, the inlet provided with at least one of: hot purified water or steam, and the ground coffee container having an outlet for liquid coffee; thereby providing a method for making a system for producing air-extracted, purified water and coffee, thereby available for a user to extract via said common outlet valve. 32. The method of claim 31, further comprising a step of providing at least one solar panel having a rated capacity of at least 300 W to electrically power the system.
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