Systems and methods for harnessing resources
First Claim
1. A resource harnessing apparatus comprising:
- an open vessel; and
a primary catchment membrane for capturing precipitation, said membrane having a means for transferring the captured precipitation into the vessel,wherein the apparatus is further characterized as having one or more items selected from the group consisting of;
an extended catchment membrane;
a primary filter;
a second filter;
a purifier;
a sterilizer;
a liquid dispensing device;
a food-grade or potable-water-contact-grade liner; and
a combination thereof, andwherein said one or more items comprises a sterilizing means selected from the group consisting of;
an ultra-violet light emitter;
an ultraviolet-light-activated titanium-dioxide-based free radical production mechanism;
an ozonator;
an iodizer;
an electrostatic precipitator;
a thermal pasteurizer; and
a distillation apparatus.
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Abstract
A precipitation (e.g., rain, snow, sleet, etc.) harvesting apparatus 3000 comprising a basic storage chamber or cistern 3002, which comprises an open vessel 3003 (such as a children'"'"'s inflatable pool) and an optional primary catchment membrane 3004 which is placed over and attached to the open vessel 3003 to form the storage chamber 3002. An optional extended membrane 3005 is shown extending upward and away from vessel 3003 and is shown optionally supported by optionally inflatable or collapsible support tubes 3006 which are in turn fastened to the ground 3008 or other surface on which the apparatus 3000 is resting using tie lines, cables, strings and/or the like 3010 which are attached to ground stakes 3012. A liquid dispensing conduit 3014 is shown connected to and leading away from the storage vessel 3003 for draining harvested rainwater or other liquid 3016 contained within the storage chamber. The apparatus also includes a filter 3018 located, for example, in proximity to the center of the catchment membrane 3004, wherein the membrane has an opening or port 3017 optionally located in proximity to the center of the membrane 3004.
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Citations
20 Claims
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1. A resource harnessing apparatus comprising:
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an open vessel; and a primary catchment membrane for capturing precipitation, said membrane having a means for transferring the captured precipitation into the vessel, wherein the apparatus is further characterized as having one or more items selected from the group consisting of; an extended catchment membrane; a primary filter; a second filter; a purifier; a sterilizer; a liquid dispensing device; a food-grade or potable-water-contact-grade liner; and a combination thereof, and wherein said one or more items comprises a sterilizing means selected from the group consisting of; an ultra-violet light emitter; an ultraviolet-light-activated titanium-dioxide-based free radical production mechanism; an ozonator; an iodizer; an electrostatic precipitator; a thermal pasteurizer; and a distillation apparatus. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A resource harnessing apparatus comprising:
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a vessel; and a catchment membrane for capturing precipitation, said membrane having a means for transferring captured precipitation into the vessel, wherein the apparatus has an extended membrane and further comprises peripheral elements for supporting the periphery of the extended membrane; and wherein the apparatus is further characterized as comprising a food-grade material or a potable-water-contact-grade material. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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15. A method of producing a resource harnessing apparatus comprising the steps of:
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a) providing an open vessel; b) providing a catchment membrane operable to capture precipitation, said membrane having a means for transferring the captured precipitation into the vessel; c) providing an extended membrane further comprising peripheral elements for supporting the periphery of the extended membrane; and d) securing said catchment membrane over said vessel, wherein the apparatus so produced is operable to capture and store precipitation to provide water. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A resource harnessing apparatus comprising:
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an open vessel; and a primary catchment membrane for capturing precipitation, said membrane having a means for transferring the captured precipitation into the vessel, wherein the apparatus is further characterized as having; an extended membrane further comprising peripheral elements for supporting the periphery of the extended membrane; and one or more items selected from the group consisting of; a primary filter; a second filter; a purifier; a sterilizer; a liquid dispensing device; a food-grade or potable-water-contact-grade liner; and a combination thereof.
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Specification
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Current AssigneeJames Michael Essig, John Raymond Jr. Essig
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Original AssigneeJames Michael Essig, John Raymond Jr. Essig
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InventorsEssig, John Raymond Jr., Essig, James Michael
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Primary Examiner(s)LAGMAN, FREDERICK LYNDON
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Application NumberUS11/797,226Publication NumberTime in Patent Office1,127 DaysField of Search405/52, 405/53, 405/55, 448/8, 450/4, 449/8US Class Current405/52CPC Class CodesC02F 2303/04 DisinfectionE03B 3/02 from rain-waterF24S 20/30 Solar heat collectors for h...F24S 23/81 flexible F24S23/715, F24S23...F24S 50/20 for trackingY02A 20/108 Rainwater harvestingY02A 40/926 Cooking stoves or furnaces ...Y02E 10/40 Solar thermal energy, e.g. ...
