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Point-of-use water treatment system

  • US 6,451,202 B1
  • Filed: 06/12/2000
  • Issued: 09/17/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/21/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A point-of use water treatment system for treating water, the system comprising:

  • a base unit;

    a filter assembly mounted relative to the base unit, the filter assembly including a filter block and an inner sleeve disposed within the filter block, the inner sleeve defining a chamber therein;

    a water treatment device for treating water passing through the water treatment system, the water treatment device being disposed at least partially within the chamber of the inner sleeve;

    a filter valve disposed and controlling the flow of water between the water treatment device and the filter assembly; and

    wherein said first valve is arranged such that upon removal of said filter assembly from said base unit and said water treatment device, water is retained within the filter assembly.

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