CA1239710A - Portable ozonator - Google Patents
Portable ozonatorInfo
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- CA1239710A CA1239710A CA000468521A CA468521A CA1239710A CA 1239710 A CA1239710 A CA 1239710A CA 000468521 A CA000468521 A CA 000468521A CA 468521 A CA468521 A CA 468521A CA 1239710 A CA1239710 A CA 1239710A
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- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C02—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
- C02F—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
- C02F1/00—Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
- C02F1/72—Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by oxidation
- C02F1/78—Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by oxidation with ozone
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- Treatment Of Water By Oxidation Or Reduction (AREA)
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Abstract
ABSTRACT
A portable ozonator has a container removably positioned on a base. The container has a diffuser and mechanical stirrer in its lower portion. Tubes supply ozone to the diffuser and remove waste ozone from the upper portion of the container. The base contains a variable speed motor operating the mechanical stirrer, a timer, and ozone generation apparatus. A conventional blender jar may be placed on the base instead of the container, the motor in the base operating the stirrer therein.
A portable ozonator has a container removably positioned on a base. The container has a diffuser and mechanical stirrer in its lower portion. Tubes supply ozone to the diffuser and remove waste ozone from the upper portion of the container. The base contains a variable speed motor operating the mechanical stirrer, a timer, and ozone generation apparatus. A conventional blender jar may be placed on the base instead of the container, the motor in the base operating the stirrer therein.
Description
This invention relates to a portable ozone water purifier .
It is well known to use ozone in the purification of water. Ozone is a powerful germicide which destroys pith-genie and saprophytic microbes and bacteria. In addition, it is a strong oxidizing agent, removing colors, odors and tastes from water. Further, ozone will cause iron to precipitate to ferris hydroxide.
There are, however, certain problems encountered in ozone water purification. For example, ozone, being unstable will disintegrate rapidly. Also, as ozone is only slightly soluble in water, it is difficult to achieve effective gas-water contact during treatment.
United States Patent 3,692,180 issued September 19, 1972 to Lyres discloses a portable ozone water purifier.
In the system disclosed therein, a water tank is removably situated atop a base. Ozone, from a generator in the base, is supplied to an ozone diffuser in the lower portion of thy water tank and bubbled up through the water. The system larks efficiency as merely bubbling -the gas up through the water does not result in optimal gas-water contact during treatment Further, the Lyres system is specific only to water purification, thus making it a more costly investment than that of a dual-purpose system.
The present invention relates to a portable water purifier with improved gas-water con-tact during treatment In another aspect the invention relates to a portable water purifier which can be adapted for use as a blender.
my/ - 1 Specifically the invention relates to apparatus adapted for use as a water purifier and a food blender come prosing: a housing having drive means and an ozone generator therein, the housing being adapted to receive a removable con-trainer for water with a mechanical stirrer therein, the stirrer being mechanically coupled to the drive means when the con-trainer is positioned on the housing the container having gas conduit means adapted to be coupled to the ozone goner atop when the container is positioned on the housing so that ozone is conveyed to the base of the container and excess ozone emerging from the water in the container is conveyed to a catalytic absorber in the housing; timer means on the housing controlling operation of the ozone generator and the drive means; the housing being adapted to receive the removable con-trainer of a food blender coupled to the drive means; and means inhibiting operation of the ozone generator when the food blender container is positioned on the housing.
In the drawings which illustrate embodiments of the invention:
Figure 1 is a side elevation Al view of a water purifier made in accordance with this invention, portions of the water container being cut away and shown in section for purposes of illustration;
Figure lo is an enlarged sectional view of a portion of the area where the container meets the base;
Figure 2 is a front elevation Al view of a water purifier made in accordance with this invention;
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It is well known to use ozone in the purification of water. Ozone is a powerful germicide which destroys pith-genie and saprophytic microbes and bacteria. In addition, it is a strong oxidizing agent, removing colors, odors and tastes from water. Further, ozone will cause iron to precipitate to ferris hydroxide.
There are, however, certain problems encountered in ozone water purification. For example, ozone, being unstable will disintegrate rapidly. Also, as ozone is only slightly soluble in water, it is difficult to achieve effective gas-water contact during treatment.
United States Patent 3,692,180 issued September 19, 1972 to Lyres discloses a portable ozone water purifier.
In the system disclosed therein, a water tank is removably situated atop a base. Ozone, from a generator in the base, is supplied to an ozone diffuser in the lower portion of thy water tank and bubbled up through the water. The system larks efficiency as merely bubbling -the gas up through the water does not result in optimal gas-water contact during treatment Further, the Lyres system is specific only to water purification, thus making it a more costly investment than that of a dual-purpose system.
The present invention relates to a portable water purifier with improved gas-water con-tact during treatment In another aspect the invention relates to a portable water purifier which can be adapted for use as a blender.
my/ - 1 Specifically the invention relates to apparatus adapted for use as a water purifier and a food blender come prosing: a housing having drive means and an ozone generator therein, the housing being adapted to receive a removable con-trainer for water with a mechanical stirrer therein, the stirrer being mechanically coupled to the drive means when the con-trainer is positioned on the housing the container having gas conduit means adapted to be coupled to the ozone goner atop when the container is positioned on the housing so that ozone is conveyed to the base of the container and excess ozone emerging from the water in the container is conveyed to a catalytic absorber in the housing; timer means on the housing controlling operation of the ozone generator and the drive means; the housing being adapted to receive the removable con-trainer of a food blender coupled to the drive means; and means inhibiting operation of the ozone generator when the food blender container is positioned on the housing.
In the drawings which illustrate embodiments of the invention:
Figure 1 is a side elevation Al view of a water purifier made in accordance with this invention, portions of the water container being cut away and shown in section for purposes of illustration;
Figure lo is an enlarged sectional view of a portion of the area where the container meets the base;
Figure 2 is a front elevation Al view of a water purifier made in accordance with this invention;
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Figure 3 is a sectional view taken along the line
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Referring now to Figure 1, reference number 1 denotes generally a portable water purifying unit according to this invention. A glass or plastic water container 2 is removably situated atop a base 3. Two tubes 4 and 5, extend from the base 3 along the back of the container 2 and are releasable coupled to tubes 6 and 7 respectively by means of slip coup-lungs 3 and 9. Tube 6 extends into an opening through the lid 10 of the container 2. Tube 7 extends through an open-in in the top of the container 2 and runs vertically ye - PA
downwardly to the bottom. portion of the container. In the bottom portion of the container, tube 6 connects to diffuser 11, which is a tube with a wall containing pores of Slick a size as will permit the passage of gas but not liquid.
Diffuser 11 is in the form ox an arcuate loop extending around impeller 12 and being closed at its free end.
As best seen by reference to Figure lay impeller 12 consists of hub 13 and blades 14. Hub 13 is rotatable supported in the upwardly extending boss portion 32 of bottom I of container 2. More particularly, hub 13 is rotatable in the sleeve bushing 30 mounted in the boss 32. An Grins 35 is provided at the upper end of the bore 36 in the boss 32 to prevent leakage from -the container 2.
Blades 14 are connected to hub 13 by means of forming--I over the shouldered end 31 ox the hub 13.
Shaft 15 is operatively connected to electric motor 'Land extends through the top wall of the base 3. In its upper portion, it has a square cross-section so constructed as to engage a complementary square opening in hub 13 when the container 2 is positioned on base 3.
. A downwardly extending threaded portion 2B of container 2 is adapted to engage retainer 33. when engaged, retailer 33 holds bitterly PA against container 2. Liquid sealing reargue I
positioned between bottom PA and container 2 prevents liquid in container 2 prom leaving out between bottom PA an container 2.
Base 3 is shaped so as to receive retainer 33 eye situating container 2 atop base 3. In this way retainer 3 assists in guiding hub 13 into engagement with shalt 15 end helps keep container 2 in place on base 3.
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Spout lo extends from the upper portion of container 2.
Cap 29 fits snugly over the end of spout 17 remote from container 2. Filter 18 is affixed over the other end of spout 17 and is removable so as to permit replacement.
Figure 2 shows ozona-tion timer switch 19, motor on-off switch 20, and impeller speed selectors 21.
By reference to Figure 3, it is seen -that tube is connected to an ozone generator 23, of known construction, in the base 3. The output of an air pump 22, also located in 0 the base 3, is connected by a tube to the input ox generator 23.
A transformer 24 is operatively connected to ozone generator 23.
Tube 5 is connected to a catalyst container 25 which is in turn connected to a vent 28 in the side of base PA The catalyst in catalyst container 25 is a charcoal filter, or any other material which absorbs and removes ozone. Motor 16 is also located in base 3.
Motor 16, air pump 22, and transformer 24 are connected to electrical cord 27 (Figure 1) for connection with a source of electrical power. Timer switch lo is interposed between the electrical power supply and the air pump 22, and transformer 24. Switch 20 is interposed between the electrical power supply and the motor 16. Impeller speed selectors are connected to motor 16. As the exact manner of these connections are well-known they are not described in detail.
In Figure 4, container 2 has been replaced by a ; conventional blender jar 26.
In operation as a water purifier, lid lo is first removed and water which is to be purified is added -to container 2. Container 2 is then situated on top of base 3 "
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and connected as shown in Figures 1 and 2. Cord 27 is connected to an electrical power source.
Timer switch 19 is then rotated a selected amount activating the air pump and transformer and thereby producing ozone in the ozone generator in a known manner for the socket time period. Ozone generated enters tune 4 and passes via the tube 7 to diffuser 11. The ozone gas exits diffuser if through the pores therein and passes into the container 2.
The ozone gas then migrates toward the top ox the container 2 At about the same time as timer switch 19 it rota-ted so as to activate the ozone generator, one of the impeller speed selector buttons 21 is depressed and the motor on-oi-f switch 20 is moved to its on position. This causes the impeller 12 to rotate at the selected speed.
The impeller 12 sets up turbulence in the water of the container 2 which causes the ozone gas entering the water ; to be intimately mixed with the water as the gas migrates towards the top of the container 2. As a result of the thorough mixing, a high level of gas-water contact is achieved resulting in a high degree of purification of the water It should be noted that the speed of the impeller my be controlled as too much turbulence may have the effect ox decorating the water and consequently driving the ozone out of it. Speed control is accomplished by means of the speed selector buttons 21.
Gas emerging from the water in container 2 exits through the opening in lid 10 into tube 6. The waste gas then passes -to tube 5 and is conveyed to catalyst container 35 I, my/ - 5 -. .
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rho catalyst absorbs the remaining ozone so that no ozone gas passes through vent 28.
Once the time period selected by means of timer switch 19 ends the ozone generator is deactivated and a buzzer in timer switch 19 sounds, alerting the operator that the ozonation process is completed. The operator shuts off the motor 16 and may remove the container 2 after disconnecting tubes 4 and 5. By removing cap 29 and tilting the container 2 in the direction of the pour spout 17, purified water slows out. Filter 18 removes any particles precipitated by the zone gas from the water.
After removal of container 2 from base 3, blender jar 26 may be situated on top of the base 3. The impeller in blender jar 26 also contains a rectangular opening which engages with protrusion 15 when the jar 26 is situated atop base 3. Thus by depressing a desired speed selector button 21 and turning motor on-off switch 20 to on, the device operates as a conventional blender.
Although certain embodiments of this invention have been shown in the drawings and described it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the invention is capable ox modification without departing from the spirit and scope of this invention.
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Referring now to Figure 1, reference number 1 denotes generally a portable water purifying unit according to this invention. A glass or plastic water container 2 is removably situated atop a base 3. Two tubes 4 and 5, extend from the base 3 along the back of the container 2 and are releasable coupled to tubes 6 and 7 respectively by means of slip coup-lungs 3 and 9. Tube 6 extends into an opening through the lid 10 of the container 2. Tube 7 extends through an open-in in the top of the container 2 and runs vertically ye - PA
downwardly to the bottom. portion of the container. In the bottom portion of the container, tube 6 connects to diffuser 11, which is a tube with a wall containing pores of Slick a size as will permit the passage of gas but not liquid.
Diffuser 11 is in the form ox an arcuate loop extending around impeller 12 and being closed at its free end.
As best seen by reference to Figure lay impeller 12 consists of hub 13 and blades 14. Hub 13 is rotatable supported in the upwardly extending boss portion 32 of bottom I of container 2. More particularly, hub 13 is rotatable in the sleeve bushing 30 mounted in the boss 32. An Grins 35 is provided at the upper end of the bore 36 in the boss 32 to prevent leakage from -the container 2.
Blades 14 are connected to hub 13 by means of forming--I over the shouldered end 31 ox the hub 13.
Shaft 15 is operatively connected to electric motor 'Land extends through the top wall of the base 3. In its upper portion, it has a square cross-section so constructed as to engage a complementary square opening in hub 13 when the container 2 is positioned on base 3.
. A downwardly extending threaded portion 2B of container 2 is adapted to engage retainer 33. when engaged, retailer 33 holds bitterly PA against container 2. Liquid sealing reargue I
positioned between bottom PA and container 2 prevents liquid in container 2 prom leaving out between bottom PA an container 2.
Base 3 is shaped so as to receive retainer 33 eye situating container 2 atop base 3. In this way retainer 3 assists in guiding hub 13 into engagement with shalt 15 end helps keep container 2 in place on base 3.
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Spout lo extends from the upper portion of container 2.
Cap 29 fits snugly over the end of spout 17 remote from container 2. Filter 18 is affixed over the other end of spout 17 and is removable so as to permit replacement.
Figure 2 shows ozona-tion timer switch 19, motor on-off switch 20, and impeller speed selectors 21.
By reference to Figure 3, it is seen -that tube is connected to an ozone generator 23, of known construction, in the base 3. The output of an air pump 22, also located in 0 the base 3, is connected by a tube to the input ox generator 23.
A transformer 24 is operatively connected to ozone generator 23.
Tube 5 is connected to a catalyst container 25 which is in turn connected to a vent 28 in the side of base PA The catalyst in catalyst container 25 is a charcoal filter, or any other material which absorbs and removes ozone. Motor 16 is also located in base 3.
Motor 16, air pump 22, and transformer 24 are connected to electrical cord 27 (Figure 1) for connection with a source of electrical power. Timer switch lo is interposed between the electrical power supply and the air pump 22, and transformer 24. Switch 20 is interposed between the electrical power supply and the motor 16. Impeller speed selectors are connected to motor 16. As the exact manner of these connections are well-known they are not described in detail.
In Figure 4, container 2 has been replaced by a ; conventional blender jar 26.
In operation as a water purifier, lid lo is first removed and water which is to be purified is added -to container 2. Container 2 is then situated on top of base 3 "
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and connected as shown in Figures 1 and 2. Cord 27 is connected to an electrical power source.
Timer switch 19 is then rotated a selected amount activating the air pump and transformer and thereby producing ozone in the ozone generator in a known manner for the socket time period. Ozone generated enters tune 4 and passes via the tube 7 to diffuser 11. The ozone gas exits diffuser if through the pores therein and passes into the container 2.
The ozone gas then migrates toward the top ox the container 2 At about the same time as timer switch 19 it rota-ted so as to activate the ozone generator, one of the impeller speed selector buttons 21 is depressed and the motor on-oi-f switch 20 is moved to its on position. This causes the impeller 12 to rotate at the selected speed.
The impeller 12 sets up turbulence in the water of the container 2 which causes the ozone gas entering the water ; to be intimately mixed with the water as the gas migrates towards the top of the container 2. As a result of the thorough mixing, a high level of gas-water contact is achieved resulting in a high degree of purification of the water It should be noted that the speed of the impeller my be controlled as too much turbulence may have the effect ox decorating the water and consequently driving the ozone out of it. Speed control is accomplished by means of the speed selector buttons 21.
Gas emerging from the water in container 2 exits through the opening in lid 10 into tube 6. The waste gas then passes -to tube 5 and is conveyed to catalyst container 35 I, my/ - 5 -. .
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rho catalyst absorbs the remaining ozone so that no ozone gas passes through vent 28.
Once the time period selected by means of timer switch 19 ends the ozone generator is deactivated and a buzzer in timer switch 19 sounds, alerting the operator that the ozonation process is completed. The operator shuts off the motor 16 and may remove the container 2 after disconnecting tubes 4 and 5. By removing cap 29 and tilting the container 2 in the direction of the pour spout 17, purified water slows out. Filter 18 removes any particles precipitated by the zone gas from the water.
After removal of container 2 from base 3, blender jar 26 may be situated on top of the base 3. The impeller in blender jar 26 also contains a rectangular opening which engages with protrusion 15 when the jar 26 is situated atop base 3. Thus by depressing a desired speed selector button 21 and turning motor on-off switch 20 to on, the device operates as a conventional blender.
Although certain embodiments of this invention have been shown in the drawings and described it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the invention is capable ox modification without departing from the spirit and scope of this invention.
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Claims
PROPERTY OR PRIVILEGE IS CLAIMED ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:
1. Apparatus adapted for use as a water purifier and a food blender, comprising:
a housing having drive means and an ozone generator therein, the housing being adapted to receive a removable con-tainer for water with a mechanical stirrer therein, said stirrer being mechanically coupled to said drive means when said container is positioned on said housing, the container having gas conduit means adapted to be coupled to said ozone generator when said container is position-ed on said housing so that ozone is conveyed to the base of said container and excess ozone emerging from the water in said container is conveyed to a catalytic absorber in the housing;
timer means on said housing controlling operation of said ozone generator and said drive means;
said housing being adapted to receive the removable container of a food blender coupled to said drive means; and means inhibiting operation of said ozone generator when said food blender container is positioned on said housing.
a housing having drive means and an ozone generator therein, the housing being adapted to receive a removable con-tainer for water with a mechanical stirrer therein, said stirrer being mechanically coupled to said drive means when said container is positioned on said housing, the container having gas conduit means adapted to be coupled to said ozone generator when said container is position-ed on said housing so that ozone is conveyed to the base of said container and excess ozone emerging from the water in said container is conveyed to a catalytic absorber in the housing;
timer means on said housing controlling operation of said ozone generator and said drive means;
said housing being adapted to receive the removable container of a food blender coupled to said drive means; and means inhibiting operation of said ozone generator when said food blender container is positioned on said housing.
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| CA000468521A CA1239710A (en) | 1984-11-23 | 1984-11-23 | Portable ozonator |
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| CA000468521A CA1239710A (en) | 1984-11-23 | 1984-11-23 | Portable ozonator |
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Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US6086833A (en) * | 1997-09-08 | 2000-07-11 | Air Liquide America Corporation | Process and equipment for sanitizing and packaging food using ozone |
| US6589480B1 (en) | 2000-04-27 | 2003-07-08 | L'air Liquide - Societe Anonyme A'directoire Et Conseil De Surveillance Pour L'etude Et L'exploitation Des Procedes Georges Claude | Method for sanitizing a food processing environment |
| EP2437871A2 (en) * | 2009-06-01 | 2012-04-11 | Soda-Club (CO2) SA | Water filter-pitcher |
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Cited By (4)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US6086833A (en) * | 1997-09-08 | 2000-07-11 | Air Liquide America Corporation | Process and equipment for sanitizing and packaging food using ozone |
| US6589480B1 (en) | 2000-04-27 | 2003-07-08 | L'air Liquide - Societe Anonyme A'directoire Et Conseil De Surveillance Pour L'etude Et L'exploitation Des Procedes Georges Claude | Method for sanitizing a food processing environment |
| EP2437871A2 (en) * | 2009-06-01 | 2012-04-11 | Soda-Club (CO2) SA | Water filter-pitcher |
| EP2437871A4 (en) * | 2009-06-01 | 2015-04-29 | Soda Club Co2 Sa | Water filter-pitcher |
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