Refraction System for Chemical-Free ORP Fluid Generation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional methods for modifying fluid oxygen reduction potential (ORP) levels require chemical additives and result in ORP normalization over time, limiting their effectiveness and duration of use.

Innovation Solution

A refraction system with separate chambers and electrodes that produce adjustable positive and negative ORP fluid streams without chemicals, using a porous divider and electrical charges to maintain extended ORP levels, and an optional UV light source for pathogen elimination.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Duration of action of moving object

If chemical additives are used to modify ORP levels in fluid, then ORP modification can be achieved, but the modified ORP levels normalize rapidly over time and chemical residues are introduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveduration of ORP modificationVSAvoidchemical additives

Core Design Contradiction:

Duration of action of moving objectVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces chemical-based ORP modification with a physical/electrical system using electrodes that apply electrical charges to the fluid. This substitution eliminates chemical additives while achieving the same ORP modification effect, and the modified ORP levels are maintained for extended periods without rapid normalization.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Adaptability or versatility

If chemical-based ORP modification methods are used, then ORP levels can be adjusted, but the modified fluids require timely application before ORP normalization occurs

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadjustable ORP levelsVSAvoidtime window for effective application

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

By replacing chemical modification with electrical charge application through electrodes, the system achieves adjustable ORP levels while extending the effective time window. The electrical modification method maintains ORP levels for longer durations, reducing the urgency for timely application.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Reliability

If conventional ORP modification methods are used, then fluid treatment can be achieved, but harsh chemicals are required for effective cleaning and disinfecting

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecleaning and disinfecting effectivenessVSAvoidharsh chemicals

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces harsh chemical-based cleaning and disinfecting methods with electrical ORP modification. The system produces positive ORP fluids that effectively kill pathogens and clean surfaces without requiring harsh chemicals, thereby maintaining reliability while eliminating harmful chemical factors.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system generates strong oxidizing conditions through electrical charge application that creates high positive ORP levels. This accelerated oxidation effect provides effective pathogen killing and cleaning capabilities comparable to or exceeding traditional chemical methods, but without the harmful chemical residues.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #38Strong oxidants (Accelerated oxidation)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The system efficiently produces modified ORP fluids that maintain their altered levels for longer durations, providing effective chemical-free cleansing and disinfecting capabilities, as demonstrated by superior results in cleaning and disinfecting applications without using harsh chemicals.

Implementation Method 1

A refraction system with separate chambers and electrodes that produce adjustable positive and negative ORP fluid streams without chemicals, using a porous divider and electrical charges

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectrical charge: Electric Field

Implementation Method 2

Refraction technology system

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectRefraction: Refraction

Implementation Method 3

an optional UV light source for pathogen elimination

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectUV radiation: Ultrasonic Vibration

Data Source

PatentUS10245334B2Refraction technology system

Publication Date: 2019.04.02 BARRETT RICHARD J

AI summary

A system and method for modifying monoatomic oxygen levels in an initial fluid, for applications. The system and method produces both positive and negative oxygen modified fluid that retains oxygen levels for long durations as measured by oxygen reduction potential (ORP). An incoming fluid is split between a positive chamber defined by a cathode and a porous divider and a negative chamber defined by the porous divider and an anode. The relative charge over the porous divider produces fluid with elevated ORP from the positive chamber and fluid with lowered ORP from the negative chamber. A method of killing bacteria includes contacting the bacteria with negative ORP fluid produced in the system and method to the bacteria.