USE AND GENERATION OF OZONE AS A DISINFECTANT OF DAIRY ANIMAL TISSUES, DAIRY EQUIPMENT, AND INFRASTRUCTURE
First Claim
1. An ozone delivery system, comprising:
- ozonated water comprising ozone dissolved at preferable concentrations of 0.04 parts per million to 2.1 parts per million, said ozone educted into a low-pressure hose and a pre-dip line with ozonated water;
an ozone delivery apparatus comprising;
a programmable logic controller and a relay for computer-controlled automation for educting ozone into said ozonated water, wherein said programmable logic controller turns off said ozone generator based on set parameters regarding pressure and ambient ozone level readings from a dissolved ozone meter; and
a surface for applying said ozonated water for disinfecting and cleaning said surface through said application of said ozonated water to said surface through a low-pressure hose, wherein said surface comprises an exterior of an animal.
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Abstract
An ozone delivery system, method, and apparatus are disclosed. Ozonated water can be used to disinfect and dean various surfaces, equipment, and animals in a dairy setting. Animals can be disinfected and protected from disease through the use of wash-pen and sprayer injections, and other footbath products. Ozone can be educted into a drop hose and a pre-dip line at periodic intervals and into a foot bath to provide refreshed ozonated water. The ozone delivery system and method sterilizes all equipment and floor surfaces without damaging diary equipment components. The system can incorporate computer-controlled options such as maintaining of gas levels, monitoring ozonated water levels, monitoring concentrations of ozone in said ozonated water, controlling entry and exit gates, controlling a drainage system, and monitoring and educting ozone in a foot bath and wash pen.
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20 Claims
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1. An ozone delivery system, comprising:
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ozonated water comprising ozone dissolved at preferable concentrations of 0.04 parts per million to 2.1 parts per million, said ozone educted into a low-pressure hose and a pre-dip line with ozonated water; an ozone delivery apparatus comprising; a programmable logic controller and a relay for computer-controlled automation for educting ozone into said ozonated water, wherein said programmable logic controller turns off said ozone generator based on set parameters regarding pressure and ambient ozone level readings from a dissolved ozone meter; and a surface for applying said ozonated water for disinfecting and cleaning said surface through said application of said ozonated water to said surface through a low-pressure hose, wherein said surface comprises an exterior of an animal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. An ozone delivery apparatus, comprising:
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ozonated water comprising ozone dissolved at preferable concentrations of 0.04 parts per million to 2.1 parts per million, said ozone educted into a low-pressure hose and a pre-dip line with ozonated water, said ozonated water exiting said low-pressure hose towards a surface wherein said surface is disinfected and cleaned via application of said ozonated water to said surface, wherein said surface comprises an exterior of an animal; and a programmable logic controller and a relay for computer-controlled automation for educting ozone into said ozonated water, wherein said programmable logic controller turns off said ozone generator based on set parameters regarding pressure and ambient ozone level readings from a dissolved ozone meter. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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17. An ozone delivery apparatus, comprising:
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ozonated water comprising ozone dissolved at preferable concentrations of 0.04 parts per million to 1.2 parts per million said ozone educted into a low-pressure hose and a pre-dip line with ozonated water, said ozonated water exiting said low-pressure hose towards a surface wherein said surface is disinfected and cleaned via application of said ozonated water to said surface, wherein said surface comprises an exterior of an animal; a programmable logic controller and a relay for computer-controlled automation for educting ozone into said ozonated water, wherein said programmable logic controller turns off said ozone generator based on set parameters regarding pressure and ambient ozone level readings from a dissolved ozone meter, wherein said programmable logic controller is coupled to an ozone generator, a pressure sensor, an ambient gas detector, and automated valves that feed and evacuate a foot bath, wherein said automated valves are cycled based on timing, water flow, or water level measurements; and said foot bath filled with water, wherein said ozone is educted into said foot bath, wherein an animal enters said foot bath to disinfect said animal in said ozonated water, wherein said foot bath comprises a service line that re-fills said foot bath with ozonated water, and wherein said animal is unsupported by a limb support mechanism. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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