Grey water filtering system

• US 20100122944A1
• Filed: 08/03/2009
• Published: 05/20/2010
• Est. Priority Date: 11/17/2008
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Green Water Innovations, LLC
• Original Assignee: Green Water Innovations, LLC
• Inventors: Williamson, David
• Application Number:
  US12/462,413
• Publication Number:
  US 20100122944A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 210/88
• CPC Class Codes: B01D 29/90 for feeding
• CPC Class Codes: C02F 1/00 Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage C02F3/00 - C02F9/00 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: C02F 1/001 Processes for the treatment of water whereby the filtration technique is of importance C02F1/44 takes precedence; construction of filters in general B01D24/00 - B01D41/00
• CPC Class Codes: C02F 1/004 using large scale industrial sized filters
• CPC Class Codes: C02F 2103/002 Grey water, e.g. from clothes washers, showers or dishwashers
• CPC Class Codes: C02F 2209/008 comprising telecommunication features, e.g. modems or antennas
• CPC Class Codes: C02F 2209/42 Liquid level
• CPC Class Codes: C02F 2303/04 Disinfection
• CPC Class Codes: E03B 1/042 Details thereof, e.g. valves or pumps
• CPC Class Codes: E03B 2001/045 using household water

Abstract

A water filtering system having its components contained within a single housing. The filter system uses a first filter pair of filters which can be first manually isolated from the water flow; and a second pair of filters which can also be manually isolated from the water flow. The two pairs of filters operate in parallel, thereby allowing one pair to be isolated for cleaning/repair without having to curtail operation since the other pair of filters remain operational.

Claims

1. A water filtering system comprising:

a) a housing, said housing having a first, second, and third opening therethrough;

b) a filter system contained within said housing and receiving water via the first opening in said housing, said filter system having,

1) a first filter pair having a first manually operated mechanism for isolating said first filter pair from said water, and,

2) a second filter pair having a second manually operated mechanism for isolating said second filter pair from said water,

c) a flow meter contained within said housing and receiving water from said filter system and generating an indicia of the volume of water flowing from said filter system;

d) a pipe contained within said housing and communicating water from said flow meter to an irrigation system via the second opening of said housing; and

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e) a solenoid valve contained within said housing, said solenoid valve being selectively activated to direct water from said flow meter to a waste water disposal system.

2. The water filtering system according to claim 1,

a) wherein said first manually operated mechanism includes a first pair of manual valves positioned such that when both valves are closed, said first filter pair is isolated from said water;

and,

b) wherein said second manually operated mechanism includes a second pair of manual valves positioned such that when both valves are closed, said second filter pair is isolated from said water.

3. The water filtering system according to claim 1,

a) wherein said first manually operated mechanism includes,a first manually operated valve controlling water flow to said first filter pair, and,

a first anti-syphon mechanism receiving water from said first filter pair and communicating water to said flow meter, said first anti-syphon mechanism preventing water from flowing in a reverse manner;

and,

b) wherein said second manually operated mechanism includes,

1) a second manually operated valve controlling water flow to said second filter pair, and,

2) a second anti-syphon mechanism receiving water from said second filter pair and communicating water to said flow meter, said second anti-syphon mechanism preventing water from flowing in a reverse manner.

4. The water filtering system according to claim 2, wherein said indicia of the volume of water generated by said flow meter is electronic.

5. The water filtering system according to claim 4, wherein,

a) said housing includes an electrical connector for communicating electronic signals therethrough;

and,

b) said indicia of the volume is communicated to said electrical connector.

6. The water filtering system according to claim 5, wherein signals controlling operation of said solenoid are communicated to said solenoid via said electrical connector.

7. The water filtering system according to claim 2, further including:

a) a pump causing water to be drawing grey water from a reservoir; and

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b) a pressure tank receiving water from said pump and delivering water to said first opening in said housing.

8. The water filtering system according to claim 7,

a) further including a pressure sensor monitoring water pressure within said pressure tank;

and,

b) wherein said pump is responsive to signals from said pressure sensor.

9. The water filtering system according to claim 2, further including:

a) a pump drawing water from said second opening in said housing; and

,

b) a pressure tank receiving water from said pump and delivering water to said irrigation system.

10. The water filtering system according to claim 9,

a) further including a pressure sensor monitoring water pressure within said pressure tank;

and,

b) wherein said pump is responsive to signals from said pressure sensor.

11. A water filtering system comprising:

a) a filter system contained within said housing and receiving water via the first opening in said housing, said filter system having,

1) a first filter pair having a first manually operated mechanism for isolating said first filter pair from said water, and,

2) a second filter pair having a second manually operated mechanism for isolating said second filter pair from said water,

c) a flow meter contained within said housing and receiving water from said filter system and generating an indicia of the volume of water flowing from said filter system;

d) a pipe contained within said housing and communicating water from said flow meter to an irrigation system via the second opening of said housing; and

,

e) a solenoid valve contained within said housing, said solenoid valve being selectively activated to direct water from said flow meter to a waste water disposal system.

12. The water filtering system according to claim 11,

a) further including a housing, said housing having a first, second, and third opening therethrough;

and;

b) wherein said filter system, said flow meter, and said solenoid valve are contained within said housing.

13. The water filtering system according to claim 12,

a) wherein said first manually operated mechanism includes a first pair of manual valves positioned such that when both valves are closed, said first filter pair is isolated from said water;

and,

b) Wherein said second manually operated mechanism includes a second pair of manual valves positioned such that when both valves are closed, said second filter pair is isolated from said water.

14. The water filtering system according to claim 12,

a) wherein said first manually operated mechanism includes,a first manually operated valve controlling water flow to said first filter pair, and,

a first anti-syphon mechanism receiving water from said first filter pair and communicating water to said flow meter, said first anti-syphon mechanism preventing water from flowing in a reverse manner;

and,

b) wherein said second manually operated mechanism includes,

1) a second manually operated valve controlling water flow to said second filter pair, and,

2) a second anti-syphon mechanism receiving water from said second filter pair and communicating water to said flow meter, said second anti-syphon mechanism preventing water from flowing in a reverse manner.

15. The water filtering system according to claim 13, wherein said indicia of the volume of water generated by said flow meter is electronic.

16. The water filtering system according to claim 15, wherein,

a) said housing includes an electrical connector for communicating electronic signals therethrough;

and,

b) said indicia of the volume is communicated to said electrical connector.

17. The water filtering system according to claim 16, wherein signals controlling operation of said solenoid are communicated to said solenoid via said electrical connector.

18. The water filtering system according to claim 13, further including:

a) a pump causing water to be drawing grey water from a reservoir; and

,

b) a pressure tank receiving water from said pump and delivering water to said first opening in said housing.

19. The water filtering system according to claim 18,

a) further including a pressure sensor monitoring water pressure within said pressure tank;

and,

b) wherein said pump is responsive to signals from said pressure sensor.

20. The water filtering system according to claim 13, further including:

a) a pump drawing water from said second opening in said housing; and

,

b) a pressure tank receiving water from said pump and delivering water to said irrigation system.

21. The water filtering system according to claim 20,

a) further including a pressure sensor monitoring water pressure within said pressure tank;

and,

b) wherein said pump is responsive to signals from said pressure sensor.