US 6,524,475 B1 · Portable water disinfection system

Abstract

A portable oxidant generator for generating oxidants suitable for sterilizing contaminated drinking water, thereby providing potable water. The oxidant generator optionally comprises an electrolytic cell and a power supply or source for powering the generator. In a preferred embodiment, the cell holds an electrolyte solution such that the solution contacts an anode and a cathode. The power supply provides electrical charge that is passed to the electrolyte solution and/or other electrolyte substance. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the power supply includes an energy storage device that is charged to predetermined voltage. The energy storage device is preferably charged by a generator that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. The present invention optionally includes an electrolyte storage compartment in the cap. The present invention also optionally includes a total dissolved solids measuring device to determine if the water to be treated requires reverse osmosis filtration to remove high concentrations of ions the water to be treated.

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Dependent claims

A portable oxidant generator comprising:

at least one cell, said cell comprising at least two electrodes wherein at least one electrode comprises at least one cathode and at least one electrode comprises at least one anode;
a control circuit for providing an electrical potential between at least one of said at least one cathode and at least one of said at least one anode, wherein said control circuit is in electrical contact with said at least one cathode and said at least one anode;
an electrolyte solution for placement in said cell wherein said electrical potential causes a controlled electrical charge to pass through said electrolyte solution from said at least one cathode to said at least one anode, thereby generating at least one oxidant in said electrolyte solution;
an energy source in electrical contact with said control circuit wherein said control circuit delivers a controlled electrical charge having a predetermined charge value.

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Portable water disinfection system

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Abstract

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