Methods and apparatus for the removal of organic matter and related degradation products from water
OwnerJohn Strawninventor
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Abstract
A device for the removal of organic matter and related degradation products from water, includes a container through which the water containing organic matter and/or nitrates is passed through at a controlled rate and a check valve used in conjunction with the container for the removal of organic matter and related degradation products from water and for introducing bacteriophilic nutrients.
Claims17
1). A device for the removal of organic matter and related degradation products from water, comprising:
- a container through which said water containing organic matter and/or nitrates is passed through at a controlled rate;
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- a check valve used in conjunction with said container for the removal of organic matter and related degradation products from water and for introducing bacteriophilic nutrients.
2). A device for the removal of organic matter and related degradation products from water as in claim 1, wherein said container includes an inert filter media.
3). A device for the removal of organic matter and related degradation products from water as in claim 1, wherein said container includes a flowmeter to control the flow of the water into the container.
4). A device for the removal of organic matter and related degradation products from water as in claim 1, wherein said flow meter is located at an input to said container.
5). A device for the removal of organic matter and related degradation products from water as in claim 1, wherein said flow meter is located at an output of said container.
6). A method for the removal of organic matter and related degradation products from water, comprising the steps of:
- passing water containing organic matter and/or nitrates through a container at a controlled rate;
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- introducing bacteriophilic nutrients with a check valve used in conjunction with said container for the removal of organic matter and related degradation products from water.
7). A method for the removal of organic matter and related degradation products from water as in claim 6, wherein said method includes the step of filtering the water with an inert filter media.
8). A method for the removal of organic matter and related degradation products from water as in claim 6, wherein said method includes the step of controlling the flow of the water into the container.
9). A method for the removal of organic matter and related degradation products from water as in claim 6, wherein said control is with flow meter located at an input to said container.
10). A method for the removal of organic matter and related degradation products from water as in claim 6, wherein said control is with a flow meter located at an output of said container.
11). A system for the removal of organic matter and related degradation products from water, comprising:
- a container through which said water containing organic matter and/or nitrates is passed through at a controlled rate;
- and
- a check valve used in conjunction with said container for the removal of organic matter and related degradation products from water and for introducing bacteriophilic nutrients.
12). A system for the removal of organic matter and related degradation products from water as in claim 11, wherein said container includes an inert filter media.
13). A system for the removal of organic matter and related degradation products from water as in claim 11, wherein said container includes a flowmeter to control the flow of the water into the container.
14). A device for the removal of organic matter and related degradation products from water as in claim 11, wherein said flow meter is located at an input to said container.
15). A system for the removal of organic matter and related degradation products from water as in claim 11, wherein said flow meter is located at an output of said container.
16). A system for the removal of organic matter and related degradation products from water as in claim 11, wherein said system includes an aquarium.
17). A system for the removal of organic matter and related degradation products from water as in claim 11, wherein said system includes a fish pond.