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Method and apparatus for dehumidifying atmospheric moisture and purifying same

a technology of atmospheric moisture and purification method, which is applied in the field of water producing devices, can solve the problems of not providing a closed system for the collected water

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-12-27
MAYER RICHARD
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"The present invention is an apparatus for dehumidifying and purifying atmospheric moisture. It includes a compressor, coil, collection tank, filters, and a pump to move moisture from the tank to the filters. The apparatus also has a sealed, pressurized tank for collecting moisture after filtration. A valve connected to the tank controls the release of moisture for dispensing into a vessel. The apparatus can also have a circuit board with microprocessors to program the pump. Additionally, the apparatus can have a floater indicator in the collection tank that triggers the pump at certain levels and a sensor in the pressurized tank that activates the pump when the water level reaches a certain level. The technical effects of this invention include efficient dehumidification and purification of atmospheric moisture."

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These prior art systems involve many parts that are subject to malfunction and repair, but more importantly, these systems do not provide a closed system for the collected water, making the growth of bacteria a constant concern.

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[0018]The instant invention provides an improved apparatus 10 and method that includes the prior art components of a compressor 12, a coil 14, a collection tank 16 and filtration systems 18. However, the instant invention provides a bladder 20 for containment of the purified water that is under pressure and void of air, thereby removing the possibility of the growth of bacteria therein.

[0019]The instant system therefore requires only on filtration step for the production of potable water. However, a second filtration step can be added in the interest of improving the taste of the water.

[0020]The instant invention includes a compressor 12, a coil 14 and a lower collection tank 16. The water 22 collected in the lower collection tank 16 is then pumped through a filtration system 18 that includes a filter for the removal of particles and heavy metals 24a, a filter for the removal of bacteria 24b and then a charcoal filter for the improvement of taste 24c. The water 22 is then moved afte...

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Abstract

A method and apparatus for the extraction of atmospheric moisture and converting it into potable water that is entirely closed and sealed thereby reducing the possibility of bacterial contamination through the system. The water is collected through a compressor and a coil, then filtered through a series of filters and pumped thereafter into a sealed, pressurized bladder that keeps the filtered water unexposed to the atmosphere until it is dispensed for drinking.

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REFERENCE TO PRIOR APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the priority of provisional application 61 / 571,338, filed Jun. 23, 2011 entitled METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DEHUMIDIFYING ATMOSPHERIC MOISTURE AND PURIFYING SAME by Richard Mayer.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates generally to the field of water producing devices and more specifically toward an improved device for extracting atmospheric moisture from the air, purifying it and dispensing it for drinking.[0004]2. Description of the Prior Art[0005]In the field of water purification, there exists machines and methods that extra atmospheric humidity and convert it into potable water, Generally, such methods require a coil that gets cooled below the dew point, causing condensed water that is stored in a tank. The condensed water is then filtered and purified through a variety of processes to make the water potable.[0006]Prior art methods include the use of ultraviolet light...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E03B7/07
CPCE03B3/28F24F13/222C02F2303/04C02F9/00C02F1/04B67D2210/0001F24F3/1405F24F3/16B01D5/0006B67D3/0038C02F1/22C02F2101/20C02F1/283Y10T137/794Y02A20/00Y02A20/152F24F2013/228
Inventor MAYER, RICHARD
Owner MAYER RICHARD
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