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US 4,065,386 AGranted
Algae growth control
AssigneeAlgard Pty. Ltd.
InventorRobert Alexander Rigby
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Abstract
A method of treating water to control or eliminate algae and bacterial growth wherein the water is passed through a magnetic field. The magnetic field is generally normal to the direction of flow of the water.
Claims6
A method for treating water disposable in an open, uncovered storage to inhibit the growth of algae and bacteria therein comprising the steps of:
- a. conducting the water along a predetermined path to open, uncovered storage;
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- b. producing a magnetic field in said predetermined path of sufficient strength to inhibit the growth of algae and bacteria in said water.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.