Baked eggshell alkaline water generating cartridge and method of use

Abstract

To provide a cartridge for generating alkaline water, which is made by surrounding a baked eggshell material and an air layer part with nonwoven fabric or the like. [Solution] Highly alkaline water 6 can be generated simply by immersing a cartridge 1, which combines a baked eggshell material 2 and an air layer 3, in water 5. In light of the current situation where the proliferation of chemical-based chemicals and pesticides raises concerns about their impact on humans and the environment, we have created an alternative that utilizes natural materials and has less impact on humans and the environment. It can be manufactured safely and easily at low cost, and is expected to be used in a variety of applications, including household and agricultural use. By attaching it to water supply containers for household, horticultural, or agricultural use, it simultaneously adjusts the pH of drinking water, agricultural water, etc., and supplies minerals. Because its configuration is simple and it can be retrofitted to existing water containers, it is useful as a low-cost and sustainable means of improving water quality. It can also be used in spray containers 4 and 7.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to a technology for generating highly alkaline water using baked eggshell material, and in particular to a simple water treatment cartridge that can be used in the home, agriculture, medical care, and nursing care fields, and a method for using the cartridge. [Background technology]

[0002] Traditionally, dedicated electrolysis equipment has been used to generate alkaline water and electrolyzed water, but the cost of the equipment and the complicated operation have been problematic. While baked eggshells have been studied as a safe, natural, and antibacterial method, maintaining a high pH and storing alkaline water for long periods of time are difficult, and the method has not yet been developed as a safe, inexpensive, and environmentally friendly method of use. [Prior art documents] [Non-patent literature]

[0003] [Non-Patent Document 1] Reference: February 2016, Japanese Society of Veterinary Medicine, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Kazuaki Takehara et al., "Baked eggshells as a candidate for biosecurity raw materials" Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In particular, in the fields of agriculture, home and environmental hygiene, chemical-derived medicines and pesticides are rampant, raising concerns about their impact on the human body and the environment. Instead, there is a need to create alternatives that utilize natural materials and have less impact on the human body and the environment, and to provide them at low cost using safe and simple manufacturing methods. The objective of this invention is to provide a cartridge that uses baked eggshells, a natural material, to easily generate highly alkaline water without using any special equipment.Furthermore, it is possible to float and stably arrange the cartridge within the container, making it suitable for a wide range of uses, including home and agricultural applications. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] 1. This invention focuses on baked eggshell material, which is made from naturally occurring chicken eggs that would otherwise be treated as waste, and is produced as an odorless, pure white powder by baking it at high temperatures.The main component is calcium oxide. 2. The baked eggshell material is officially recognized as a food additive, and has a high alkaline effect of pH 12 or higher, and some references state that it can kill or inactivate viruses, bacteria, etc. 3. To make the baked eggshell material into a so-called alkaline aqueous solution that can be easily used by anyone, anytime, anywhere. The object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus and a manufacturing method that can easily produce the required alkaline aqueous solution and that has the advantage of being able to freely adjust the pH. To solve the above problem, the baked eggshell material is processed into a finely processed powder or into granular or pellet-like form that is easily dissolved in water or heat, and enclosed in a pack of any shape, such as a cone or cylinder, made from a nonwoven fabric of natural plant fibers similar to a coffee filter, which is said to extract even the umami flavor, and is configured as a so-called cartridge that has an air layer on one side so that it can float in water.The user places the cartridge in a housing with a spray or a so-called PET bottle that can be connected to a commercially available spray unit, and by pouring in so-called tap water or the like and leaving it to stand, it is possible to generate stable highly alkaline water (pH 10-12), providing a cartridge that can convert tap water or the like into alkaline water in a natural way. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] The cartridge of this invention can produce alkaline water with high bactericidal and antibacterial properties without using pesticides or chemicals, and its simple structure makes it suitable for a wide range of uses.The natural recycling properties of the baked eggshell material and the use of plant-derived materials for the nonwoven fabric and buoyancy material also create the following environmentally friendly effects. 1. Highly alkaline water with sterilizing and antibacterial effects can be produced using naturally derived materials without using so-called chemical pesticides. 2. Baked eggshells can be used in various forms such as powder, granules, and pellets, allowing for variations to be developed according to the usage scenario. 3. The buoyancy structure prevents the cartridge from sinking or sinking, allowing for stable placement within the container. 4. The device has a simple configuration, can be used without any special user operations, and can be retrofitted to existing water containers, making it useful as a low-cost and sustainable means of improving water quality. 5. Calcium resources that would otherwise be treated as waste are reused, and after use, they become naturally occurring calcium carbonate, which also has the effect of being a soil conditioner (mineral), and has an extremely small environmental impact. 6. The visualization of the cloudy white liquid caused by the so-called "muddle" during the production process also gives users a sense of security. 7. By attaching it to water supply containers for home, gardening, or agriculture, it is possible to adjust the pH of drinking water, agricultural water, etc., allowing for a variety of applications, and at the same time, it also supplies minerals after use. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] Figures 12 and 13 are schematic diagrams showing the use of the cartridge shown in Figure 11 to generate highly alkaline water, showing different forms of the cartridge being placed in a container such as a plastic bottle and floating in the air space. Figure 14 is a schematic diagram showing the use of the cartridge components shown in Figure 11 to generate highly alkaline water, showing different forms of the cartridge containing a plurality of small hollow balls or small polystyrene foam balls, along with baked eggshell material, floating in the air space. Figure 15 is a schematic diagram showing an embodiment using a spray container, showing the cartridge placed inside and the highly alkaline water generated by the tap water poured into it. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] Figure 11 is a perspective view showing one embodiment of a cartridge for generating highly alkaline water according to the present invention. Cartridge 1 is a container of any shape, made of a nonwoven fabric pack or the like, with 50% or more of its components derived from plants. Inside, baked eggshell material 2 (in the form of powder, granules, or pellets) is enclosed, and an air layer 3 is provided and sealed. This configuration allows the cartridge to float in water when in use. It is more effective if the composition of the plant-derived nonwoven fabric pack or the like is as close to 100% as possible. FIG. 12 shows another example of the configuration in which the configuration of the cartridge 1 is maintained. In other words, the air layer 3 is made of a material with any shape and buoyancy in water, and in this example, it is a hollow ball-shaped float or a float of any shape made of a material with buoyancy such as expanded polystyrene. Of course, the baked eggshell material 2 is enclosed and sealed inside the cartridge 1. FIG. 13 shows another example of the configuration in which the configuration of the cartridge 1 is maintained. That is, the cartridge portion containing only the baked eggshell material 2 and the air layer portion 3 are separated and integrated with threads, etc. Of course, these components have the function of floating in water when in use. FIG. 14 shows another example of the configuration in which the configuration of the cartridge 1 is maintained. That is, the air layer portion 3 is made of a plurality of small hollow balls or the like formed from a plant-derived material or the like that have any shape and buoyancy, and is enclosed and sealed in the cartridge 1 together with the baked eggshell material 2. Of course, this configuration has the function of floating in water when in use. 15 is a schematic diagram showing an embodiment using a spray housing or a plastic bottle 4 connected to a spray unit. By placing the cartridge 1 inside the 4, pouring tap water 5 into it, and leaving it to stand, alkaline water 6 begins to be generated in the container 4, and a cloudy white liquid ("mud") floating at the bottom can be seen. By gently stirring, the highly alkaline water is maintained inside the 4. When in use, the generated alkaline water 6 can be sprayed through a spray nozzle 7, which also eliminates nozzle clogging. With the above-described configuration, the cartridge of the present invention enables safe and effective production of highly alkaline water with simple operation, and is expected to be applicable in a wide range of fields, including agricultural use and household hygiene management. [Example]

[0009] Experimental results showed that an alkaline solution made with 500 grams of tap water and 2.5 grams of the baked eggshell powder with a particle size of approximately 10 microns achieved a pH of over 12 in the first and second uses, and a pH of over 10 in the third use. During the process, a cloudy white appearance ("mud") was sometimes visible in the water, which served as a visual indicator of the elution of the alkaline ingredients and their antibacterial effect, a characteristic of the plant-derived nonwoven fabric pack. Furthermore, when used as a spray case, the baked eggshell ingredients did not leak out of the cartridge, and no clogging of the spray nozzle was observed. [Explanation of symbols]

[0010] 1: Cartridge 2: Baked eggshell material 3: Air layer 4: Spray housing or PET bottle with spray unit 5: Tap water 6: Alkaline water (produced water) 7: Spray nozzle

Claims

[Claim 1] Claim 1 A cartridge for generating alkaline water, characterized in that a baked eggshell material and an air layer are surrounded by a nonwoven fabric or the like. Claim 2 The cartridge of claim 1 , wherein the baked eggshell material is in the form of a powder, granules, or pellets. Claim 3 3. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the air layer portion is formed as a space formed in a bag shape, or as a hollow ball or polystyrene foam body. Claim 4 4. The cartridge according to claim 3, wherein the air layer portion is made of a naturally derived biodegradable material or the like. Claim 5 5. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the non-woven fabric is made of biodegradable fibers derived from plants. Claim 6 The cartridge according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the baked eggshell material is capable of producing alkaline water with a pH of 10 or higher when brought into contact with tap water or the like. Claim 7 7. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein when the cartridge is placed in a container filled with water, the cartridge is positioned near the water surface due to buoyancy. Claim 8 A method for producing alkaline water, characterized in that the cartridge enclosing the baked eggshell material and the air layer portion is placed in water to produce highly alkaline water with a pH of 10 or higher.

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