Method and system for processing glacial water
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
G06Q-030/00
B63B-035/28
C02F-001/00
E03B-003/30
G06Q-010/00
G06F-017/00
G06Q-090/00
B63B-043/12
B63B-021/50
B63B-001/04
출원번호
US-0502188
(2010-10-15)
등록번호
US-8924311
(2014-12-30)
국제출원번호
PCT/US2010/052864
(2010-10-15)
§371/§102 date
20120727
(20120727)
국제공개번호
WO2011/047275
(2011-04-21)
발명자
/ 주소
Szydlowski, Allen
Szydlowski, Ian
Fouts, Mickey
출원인 / 주소
World's Fresh Waters Pte. Ltd.
대리인 / 주소
Sheridan Ross P.C.
인용정보
피인용 횟수 :
2인용 특허 :
110
초록▼
Methods and systems for recovering, processing, containing, and transporting water obtained from an ice source, i.e., a glacier, ice sheet, ice cap, etc., are described herein. The ice obtained from the ice source holds unique properties and is processed as a beverage for consumption having unique p
Methods and systems for recovering, processing, containing, and transporting water obtained from an ice source, i.e., a glacier, ice sheet, ice cap, etc., are described herein. The ice obtained from the ice source holds unique properties and is processed as a beverage for consumption having unique properties. Further, the resulting product is produced and transported with minimal human alteration and reduced energy input as compared to conventional methods for packaging water.
대표청구항▼
1. A method of shipping water comprising: a first location;a second location; anda shipping vessel, wherein:said first location comprises substantial quantities of natural gas;said second location comprises substantial quantities of water;said shipping vessel is provided with cargo comprising natura
1. A method of shipping water comprising: a first location;a second location; anda shipping vessel, wherein:said first location comprises substantial quantities of natural gas;said second location comprises substantial quantities of water;said shipping vessel is provided with cargo comprising natural gas at said first location and transported to said second location;said shipping vessel is at least partially emptied of said cargo comprising natural gas and modified such that said vessel is adapted for transporting water as its cargo without subjecting the water to natural gas;providing said vessel with cargo comprising water at said second location;wherein said shipping vessel is transported from said second location to said first location;wherein said step of providing said shipping vessel with cargo comprising water includes the transfer of water from a bladder containing fresh water, said bladder comprising a hollow, flexible bag, andwherein said water is obtained from a melted glacial ice source, wherein the glacial ice is cut, drilled and/or divided into various segments to obtain said water. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the modified shipping vessel includes one or more bladders adapted for containing fresh, potable water by entirely encompassing the water in a flexible bag that isolates said water; the water is sequestered in a form suitable for long term storage that does not affect the unique characteristics of the water. 3. A method of shipping water comprising: providing a shipping vessel, wherein said shipping vessel comprises one or more shipping containers;providing said one or more shipping containers on said shipping vessel with a first cargo at a first location, said first location including facilities adapted to convey at least one of oil and natural gas, said first cargo comprising said at least one of oil and natural gas;transporting said shipping vessel to a second location, said second location having a source of at least one of fresh water and ice;emptying said one or more shipping containers of said first cargo;modifying said shipping vessel such that said shipping vessel is adapted for transporting as its primary cargo at least one of fresh water and ice without contacting said at least one of fresh water and ice with natural gas, said at least one of fresh water and ice being enclosed within a hollow, flexible bag;providing said one or more shipping containers on said shipping vessel with a second cargo at said second location, wherein said second cargo comprises said at least one of fresh water and ice;transporting said shipping vessel from said second location to said first location;wherein the step of providing said shipping containers with said second cargo comprises transferring water from a hollow, flexible bladder containing fresh water; andsaid second cargo including at least water obtained from a glacial melt water source, wherein the glacial ice water source is cut, drilled and/or divided into various segments to obtain said water. 4. The method of claim 3, further comprising providing a towable vessel selected from the group consisting of a flexible barge, a non-rigid barge, a bladder, a series of flexible fabric barges connected together in a string, and a non-rigid, water-impermeable device with an elongate shape. 5. The method of claim 4, wherein said towable vessel comprises photovoltaic arrays adapted for converting solar energy into forms of energy which may be used throughout at least one of said shipping vessel and said towable vessel. 6. The method of claim 3, further comprising filtering said fresh water after said transporting step. 7. The method of claim 6, wherein said filtering comprises filtration upon exit of said fresh water from said shipping container. 8. The method of claim 3, further comprising emptying said shipping containers of said second cargo. 9. The method of claim 8, wherein said emptying of said shipping containers of said second cargo is at said first location. 10. The method of claim 3, wherein said shipping container comprises at least one of a tank, a hull, a compartment, and a bladder. 11. The method of claim 3, wherein modifying said shipping vessel comprises providing one or more bladders within a portion of said shipping vessel that previously contained said at least one of oil and natural gas. 12. The method of claim 3, wherein the modified shipping vessel includes one or more bladders adapted for containing said at least one of fresh water and ice. 13. The method of claim 3, wherein modifying said shipping vessel comprises providing one or more bladders within said one or more shipping containers. 14. The method of claim 3, further comprising transporting said shipping vessel to a third location and emptying said shipping containers of said first cargo at said third location before transporting said shipping vessel to said second location.
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