# US 12,759,918 B2 · Disaster relief device > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 12,759,918 B2 - Document ID: US12759918B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 19/324,282 - Filed: 2025-09-10 - Published: 2026-04-30 - Granted: 2026-10-13 - Earliest claimed: 2024-10-31 - Applicants: Dustin Small - Inventors: Dustin Small - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12759918B2 ## CPC - C02F 9/20: Portable or detachable small-scale multistage treatment devices, e.g. point of use or laboratory water purification systems - C02F 1/002: {using small portable filters for producing potable water, e.g. personal travel or emergency equipment, survival kits, combat gear (C02F1/003 takes precedence)} - H01M 4/5825: {Oxygenated metallic salts or polyanionic structures, e.g. borates, phosphates, silicates, olivines} - H01M 10/613: Cooling or keeping cold - H01M 10/623: Portable devices, e.g. mobile telephones, cameras or pacemakers - H01M 10/63: Control systems (charging or discharging in response to temperature H01M10/44 {, H01M10/443}; measurement of temperature H01M10/48 {, H01M10/486}) - H01M 50/24: adapted for protecting batteries from their environment, e.g. from corrosion (thermal insulation H01M10/658) - H01M 50/247: specially adapted for portable devices, e.g. mobile phones, computers, hand tools or pacemakers - B01D 61/10: Accessories; Auxiliary operations - C02F 1/32: with ultraviolet light - C02F 1/441: {by reverse osmosis} - C02F 2103/001: {Runoff or storm water} - C02F 2201/005: Valves - C02F 2201/009: Apparatus with independent power supply, e.g. solar cells, windpower or fuel cells - C02F 2209/008: comprising telecommunication features, e.g. modems or antennas - C02F 2303/04: Disinfection - E03B 3/02: from rain-water - E03B 3/04: from surface water {(barrages E02B7/00)} - H01M 2220/30: Batteries in portable systems, e.g. mobile phone, laptop - C02F: TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE (separation in general B01D; special arrangements on waterborne vessels of installations for treating water, waste water or sewage, e.g. for producing fresh water, B63J; adding materials to water to prevent corrosion C23F; treating radioactively-contaminated liquids G21F9/04; regeneration of reactants for recirculation into processes, see the relevant places for the processes) - H01M: PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY - B01D: SEPARATION (separating solids from solids by wet methods B03B, B03D; by pneumatic jigs or tables B03B; by other dry methods B07; magnetic or electrostatic separation of solid materials from solid materials or fluids, separation by high-voltage electric fields B03C; centrifuges, vortex apparatus B04; presses per se for squeezing-out liquid from liquid-containing material B30B9/02; treatment of water C02F, e.g. softening by ion-exchange C02F1/42; {arrangements of air intake cleaners in gas turbine plants F02C7/05} ; arrangements or mounting of filters in air-conditioning, air-humidification or ventilation F24F13/28) - E03B: INSTALLATIONS OR METHODS FOR OBTAINING, COLLECTING, OR DISTRIBUTING WATER (drilling wells, obtaining fluids in general from wells E21B; pipe-line systems in general F17D) ## Abstract A disaster relief device is provided that integrates power generation, water purification, and communications into a single portable housing. The device includes a water treatment system having reusable pre-filters, multi-stage sediment filters, a reverse osmosis unit, and a UV sterilizer, together with a clean water storage tank mounted on a drawer for field servicing. An electrical subsystem incorporates a lithium iron phosphate battery pack in a fire-resistant enclosure, a charge controller, and a pure sine wave inverter. A hybrid solar array, including hinged and slide-out panels, provides rapid renewable power deployment, with guided cable carriers ensuring reliability. The housing is sealed to an IP66 rating, reinforced to function as a Faraday cage, and configured for transport with folding handles and airless wheels. Optional features include an integrated rainwater harvesting system, modular interconnection of multiple units for scaling capacity, and a satellite communications bracket for emergency connectivity. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A disaster relief device comprising: a main housing; a water filtration system disposed within the housing, the water filtration system including a sediment pre-filter, a multi-stage filtration system including a plurality of filtration stages and a reverse osmosis stage, and a UV sterilizer; an electrical power system disposed within the housing, the electrical power system including a rechargeable battery pack, a charge controller, and an inverter; a solar panel assembly mounted to the housing, the solar panel assembly including a hinged top solar panel and at least one slide-out solar panel movable between a stowed position and a deployed position; and at least one outlet operatively connected to the inverter for powering external devices. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the housing is sealed to at least an IP66 rating and configured to operate outdoors without auxiliary shelter. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the housing is fabricated from conductive material and functions as a Faraday cage to shield the electrical power system from electromagnetic pulses. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the solar panel assembly further comprises a cable carrier system configured to guide electrical wiring during deployment and retraction. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, further comprising a clean water storage tank mounted in a drawer assembly, the drawer assembly being extendable on linear slides for field servicing. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the water filtration system further comprises a valve configured to selectively discharge or recirculate wastewater from the reverse osmosis unit into a dirty water tank. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the outlets are corrosion-resistant electrical receptacles mounted within an in-use waterproof box and hinged weatherproof transparent covers. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, further comprising a folding handle assembly and airless wheels configured for single-operator transport across uneven terrain. ### Claim 9 A disaster relief device comprising: a main housing; a water filtration system disposed within the housing, the water filtration system including: a sediment pre-filter; a multi-stage filtration system including a plurality of filtration stages and a reverse osmosis stage; and a desalination system configured to process saltwater or brackish water into potable water; an electrical power system disposed within the housing, the electrical power system including a rechargeable battery pack, a charge controller, and an inverter; a solar panel assembly mounted to the housing, the solar panel assembly including a hinged top solar panel and at least one slide-out solar panel movable between a stowed position and a deployed position; and at least one outlet operatively connected to the inverter for powering external devices. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The disaster relief device of claim 9, wherein the desalination system comprises an electric motor enclosed in an aluminum housing and configured to drive a hydraulic plunger pump. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The disaster relief device of claim 10, wherein the hydraulic plunger pump is configured to generate output pressures about 800 psi for saltwater reverse osmosis processing. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The disaster relief device of claim 11, further comprising a high-pressure saltwater reverse osmosis (RO) membrane housed within a reinforced aluminum end plate assembly with rods and nuts to withstand sustained high-pressure operation. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The disaster relief device of claim 12, further comprising a mini sediment stainless steel washable and reusable prefilter positioned upstream of the RO membrane to capture particulates and extend membrane life. ### Claim 14 (depends on 9) The disaster relief device of claim 9, wherein the desalination system is integrated with the water filtration system such that the device is operable with freshwater, saltwater, or brackish water sources. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The disaster relief device of claim 14, wherein the desalination system is configured to automatically route brine output either to ground discharge or to a wastewater recirculation loop for conservation.