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US 2003/0075490 A1Published application
Portable water purifier with ultraviolet light source
OwnerEric L. Lifschitzinventor
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Abstract
A portable container is disclosed, providing a means for the purification of a fluid by ultraviolet radiation. The container houses the liquid and mates with the ultraviolet light source, which is powered by a battery attached thereto. Additionally, an ultraviolet light sensor is provided to shut off the ultraviolet light and notify the user when the water has received an adequate dose of ultraviolet radiation.
Claims7
A portable liquid purification system comprising:
- a container generally capable of housing a liquid;
- an ultraviolet light source;
- means for said container to securably receive said ultraviolet light source;
- power supply means for providing electrical power to said ultraviolet light source;
- an ultraviolet light sensor;
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- means for an appropriate signal from said ultraviolet light sensor to cause said ultraviolet light source to discontinue emitting ultraviolet radiation and to notify the operator of said portable liquid purification system.
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