UV WATER PURIFICATION SPIGOT
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1. A point of use water purification spigot connectable to a water source having an ultraviolet radiation source to supply purified water having in combination:
- a. an ultraviolet radiation source;
b. a flow control valve connected to the ultraviolet radiation source with self-delayed valve opening mechanism to turn on the radiation source prior to permitting water to flow therethrough;
c. a disinfection chamber connected to the flow control valve to receive water where the ultraviolet radiation source illuminates and disinfects the water;
d. an outlet orifice adjacent the disinfection chamber, the UV radiation source being mounted vertically therein; and
e. an energy source to provide energy for starting and running the UV radiation source.
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Abstract
A compact point of use water purifier intended for both urban and rural areas of developing countries, consisting of a spigot with integrated UV radiation source adjacent to an outlet orifice to selectively on demand expose untreated water when the spigot valve mechanism is activated to dispense water for consumption. The water purifier is connectable to an electric power source, either 110V/220V AC or 12 VDC, by means of a transformer unit delivering the appropriate voltage to spigot unit.
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1. A point of use water purification spigot connectable to a water source having an ultraviolet radiation source to supply purified water having in combination:
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a. an ultraviolet radiation source; b. a flow control valve connected to the ultraviolet radiation source with self-delayed valve opening mechanism to turn on the radiation source prior to permitting water to flow therethrough; c. a disinfection chamber connected to the flow control valve to receive water where the ultraviolet radiation source illuminates and disinfects the water; d. an outlet orifice adjacent the disinfection chamber, the UV radiation source being mounted vertically therein; and e. an energy source to provide energy for starting and running the UV radiation source. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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