A removable additive assembly includes a vessel and a pump module or nozzle housing. The vessel defines an interior volume configured to hold an additive, such as a flavoring and/or nutritional (e.g., vitamin) additive. The pump includes an actuator that is configured to attach to a reciprocating coupler that can drive the pump to create cyclical intake and discharge strokes to pump the additive through the nozzle. The removable additive assembly may be a portion or component of an additive assembly that includes actuating components and one or more reciprocating couplers configured to drive one or more pumps of one or more removable additive assemblies.
B67D 3/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour commander le débit du liquide à distribuer par gravité à partir des récipients de stockage
C02F 1/00 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout
C02F 1/68 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par addition de substances spécifiées, pour améliorer l'eau potable, p. ex. par addition d'oligo-éléments
An access and/or withdrawal system. The withdrawal system may be used with a container system having an access portal is disclosed. The withdrawal system may be selectively adjustable. The withdrawal system may include a filter member.
A filter assembly or fluid filter includes a housing and a filter media insert. The filter media insert may be located in a cavity of the housing. The filter may include closure or cap that can be coupled to the housing to close the cavity. The closure and the housing may collectively form a substantially closed volume within which the filter media insert can be removably secured.
A container assembly is disclosed. The container assembly includes a container that contains a volume. Selected portions of the container assembly may provide indication to a user of features or status of the container assembly, including portions thereof.
C02F 1/00 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout
G01F 1/86 - Débitmètres massiques indirects, p. ex. mesurant le débit volumétrique et la densité, la température ou la pression
G01R 33/07 - Mesure de la direction ou de l'intensité de champs magnétiques ou de flux magnétiques en utilisant des dispositifs galvano-magnétiques des dispositifs à effet Hall
A container assembly is disclosed. The container assembly includes a container that contains a volume. Selected portions of the container assembly may provide indication to a user of features or status of the container assembly, including portions thereof.
G01F 1/56 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets électriques ou magnétiques
G01F 3/08 - Compteurs à piston rotatif ou à piston annulaire
G01F 15/075 - Intégration pour obtenir le débit total, p. ex. en utilisant un mécanisme intégrateur actionné mécaniquement en utilisant des moyens d'intégration actionnés électriquement
G01R 33/07 - Mesure de la direction ou de l'intensité de champs magnétiques ou de flux magnétiques en utilisant des dispositifs galvano-magnétiques des dispositifs à effet Hall
An access and/or withdrawal system. The withdrawal system may be used with a container system having an access portal is disclosed. The withdrawal system may be selectively adjustable. The withdrawal system may include a filter member.
A container assembly is disclosed. The container assembly includes a container that contains a volume. Selected portions of the container assembly may provide indication to a user of features or status of the container assembly 24889098.1
B65D 25/00 - Parties constitutives des autres genres ou types de réceptacles rigides ou semi-rigides
G01C 9/00 - Mesure de l'inclinaison, p. ex. par clinomètres, par niveaux
G08B 5/36 - Systèmes de signalisation optique, p. ex. systèmes d'appel de personnes, indication à distance de l'occupation de sièges utilisant une transmission électriqueSystèmes de signalisation optique, p. ex. systèmes d'appel de personnes, indication à distance de l'occupation de sièges utilisant une transmission électromécanique utilisant des sources de lumière visible
A container assembly is disclosed. The container assembly includes a container that contains a volume. Selected portions of the container assembly may provide indication to a user of features or status of the container assembly.
B01D 46/00 - Filtres ou procédés spécialement modifiés pour la séparation de particules dispersées dans des gaz ou des vapeurs
C02F 1/00 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout
B65D 47/06 - Fermetures avec dispositifs de décharge autres que des pompes avec goulottes ou tubes de déversementFermetures avec dispositifs de décharge autres que des pompes avec tuyères ou passages pour la décharge
B65D 43/16 - Couvercles ou chapeaux inamovibles s'ouvrant à charnières vers le haut ou vers le bas
15.
Water bottle with a filter structure and a method therefor
An on-demand filter structure including a first hydrophilic protective layer comprising a first surface exposable to a stream of water. A contact area on the first surface receives the stream. The first hydrophilic protective layer receives the stream and distributes water out a second surface, primarily using gravity. An activated carbon felt (ACF) layer is adjacent to the second surface, wherein the ACF layer is configured for water filtration, primarily using gravity. A second hydrophilic protective layer includes a third surface adjacent the ACF layer and a fourth surface. The third surface receives filtered water from the ACF layer, and the fourth surface expels the filtered water primarily using gravity, wherein the first and second hydrophilic protective layers sandwich the ACF layer. A cross section of the first hydrophilic protective layer, the ACF layer, and the second hydrophilic protective layer has a curvature.
C02F 1/28 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par absorption ou adsorption
C02F 1/00 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout
B01D 29/11 - Filtres à éléments filtrants stationnaires pendant la filtration, p. ex. filtres à aspiration ou à pression, non couverts par les groupes Leurs éléments filtrants avec des éléments filtrants en forme de sac, de cage, de tuyau, de tube, de manchon ou analogue
A container assembly is disclosed. The container assembly includes a container that contains a volume. Selected portions of the container assembly may be removable. A spigot assembly may be removed and associated with a filter assembly. An ambient light sensor may be included to determine when the filter assembly has been removed.
B01D 29/05 - Filtres à éléments filtrants stationnaires pendant la filtration, p. ex. filtres à aspiration ou à pression, non couverts par les groupes Leurs éléments filtrants avec des éléments filtrants plats avec des supports
B01D 35/157 - Clapets de commande du débitPassages calibrés ou d'amortissement
C02F 1/00 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout
C02F 1/28 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par absorption ou adsorption
B67D 3/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour commander le débit du liquide à distribuer par gravité à partir des récipients de stockage
A container assembly is disclosed. The container assembly includes a container that contains a volume. Selected portions of the container assembly may be removable. A spigot assembly may be removed and associated with a filter assembly.
A container system having an access portal is disclosed. The container system may contain a selected material for access and withdraw through the portal. The portal may be engaged in any appropriate manner, such as with the application of a vacuum or pouring out.
The invention relates to container bodies configured to be used in filter-as-you-pour systems, where filtering is achieved as the user pours water from the container. Such container bodies may have an undivided internal storage volume, so as to not include a reservoir compartment for unfiltered water. They may be part of systems configured to filter water both as water is introduced into a container body of the system and as water is poured from the container body of the system. The filter assembly may be attached to the container body at a location proximate the outlet of the system. Filter media of the filter assembly may comprise an activated carbon textile material that presents a curved surface to water passing through the filter assembly. The container body may be configured as a pitcher, carafe, water bottle, jug, or other shaped container.
C02F 1/00 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout
C02F 1/28 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par absorption ou adsorption
C02F 1/42 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par échange d'ions
B01D 29/15 - Éléments filtrants avec des supports agencés pour la filtration à courant dirigé vers l'intérieur
B01D 29/96 - Filtres à éléments filtrants stationnaires pendant la filtration, p. ex. filtres à aspiration ou à pression, non couverts par les groupes Leurs éléments filtrants dans lesquels les éléments filtrants sont déplacés entre les opérations de filtrationDispositions particulières pour enlever ou remplacer les éléments filtrantsSystèmes de transport pour filtres
B01D 29/11 - Filtres à éléments filtrants stationnaires pendant la filtration, p. ex. filtres à aspiration ou à pression, non couverts par les groupes Leurs éléments filtrants avec des éléments filtrants en forme de sac, de cage, de tuyau, de tube, de manchon ou analogue
In one example, a core cover includes an inner wall that defines a fluid passageway configured to communicate with an interior of a filter core when the core cover is engaged with the filter core. As well, the core cover includes an outer wall spaced apart from the inner wall, and a complementary structure located on the outer wall and configured to engage a corresponding complementary structure of a filter core. Finally, the core cover includes one or more indicia that indicate a flow rate, or range of flow rates, associated with the core cover.
B01D 29/21 - Éléments filtrants avec des supports agencés pour la filtration à courant dirigé vers l'intérieur à feuilles ondulées, pliées ou enroulées
B01D 29/96 - Filtres à éléments filtrants stationnaires pendant la filtration, p. ex. filtres à aspiration ou à pression, non couverts par les groupes Leurs éléments filtrants dans lesquels les éléments filtrants sont déplacés entre les opérations de filtrationDispositions particulières pour enlever ou remplacer les éléments filtrantsSystèmes de transport pour filtres
24.
Filter cartridge placement in filter as you pour system
In one example, a fluid container includes a reservoir that includes a reservoir wall. A cover is configured to engage the reservoir, and the cover includes a spout configured and arranged for fluid communication with the reservoir, and the spout is disposed at one end of the cover. The fluid container also includes a filter cage configured to releasably engage the cover in a location near the spout. When the filter cage is engaged with the cover, and the cover is disposed on the reservoir, a small gap is defined between the front of the spout and the front of the filter cage.
C02F 1/00 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout
B01D 29/11 - Filtres à éléments filtrants stationnaires pendant la filtration, p. ex. filtres à aspiration ou à pression, non couverts par les groupes Leurs éléments filtrants avec des éléments filtrants en forme de sac, de cage, de tuyau, de tube, de manchon ou analogue
An on-demand filter structure including a first hydrophilic protective layer comprising a first surface exposable to a stream of water. A contact area on the first surface receives the stream. The first hydrophilic protective layer receives the stream and distributes water out a second surface, primarily using gravity. An activated carbon felt (ACF) layer is adjacent to the second surface, wherein the ACF layer is configured for water filtration, primarily using gravity. A second hydrophilic protective layer includes a third surface adjacent the ACF layer and a fourth surface. The third surface receives filtered water from the ACF layer, and the fourth surface expels the filtered water primarily using gravity, wherein the first and second hydrophilic protective layers sandwich the ACF layer. A cross section of the first hydrophilic protective layer, the ACF layer, and the second hydrophilic protective layer has a curvature.
C02F 1/28 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par absorption ou adsorption
C02F 1/00 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout
B01D 29/11 - Filtres à éléments filtrants stationnaires pendant la filtration, p. ex. filtres à aspiration ou à pression, non couverts par les groupes Leurs éléments filtrants avec des éléments filtrants en forme de sac, de cage, de tuyau, de tube, de manchon ou analogue
In one example, a water pitcher is provide that includes a candle defining a receptacle with a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet and configured to removably receive a filter cartridge. As well, the candle includes a filter seat that cooperates with the filter cartridge to form a substantially fluid-tight seal when the filter cartridge is positioned in a sealing range defined by the candle. A filter management element is configured and arranged so that when the filter cartridge is aligned in the receptacle but resides outside the sealing range, and a force is exerted on the filter management element, the force is transferred to the filter cartridge by way of the filter management element so as to move the filter cartridge into the sealing range.
21 - Ustensiles, récipients, matériaux pour le ménage; verre; porcelaine; faience
Produits et services
Water filtration pitchers sold empty; water filtering units for household use; water filter cartridges; faucet mounted water filtration units Portable water dispensers; portable water filtration bottles sold empty
21 - Ustensiles, récipients, matériaux pour le ménage; verre; porcelaine; faience
Produits et services
[Water filtration pitchers sold empty; water filtering units for household use; water filter cartridges; faucet mounted water filtration units] [Portable water dispensers;] portable water filtration bottles sold empty
In one example, a fluid container includes a reservoir that includes a reservoir wall. A cover is configured to engage the reservoir, and the cover includes a spout configured and arranged for fluid communication with the reservoir, and the spout is disposed at one end of the cover. The fluid container also includes a filter cage configured to releasably engage the cover in a location near the spout. When the filter cage is engaged with the cover, and the cover is disposed on the reservoir, a small gap is defined between the front of the spout and the front of the filter cage.
C02F 1/00 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout
B01D 29/11 - Filtres à éléments filtrants stationnaires pendant la filtration, p. ex. filtres à aspiration ou à pression, non couverts par les groupes Leurs éléments filtrants avec des éléments filtrants en forme de sac, de cage, de tuyau, de tube, de manchon ou analogue
A filter housing can be configured to receive a filter media to form a filter assembly. Water filter media housings can be adapted for filter-as-you-pour filtration in the context of container (e.g., pitcher) systems where filtering is achieved as the user pours water from the container. The filter housing can have a frame and an optional casing securable about the frame. A filter assembly can include a filter media within, connected to, or associated with a filter housing. The filter media can be securable in an at least partially curved configuration and/or within, connected to, or associated with the filter housing.
C02F 1/00 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout
B01D 29/15 - Éléments filtrants avec des supports agencés pour la filtration à courant dirigé vers l'intérieur
B01D 29/96 - Filtres à éléments filtrants stationnaires pendant la filtration, p. ex. filtres à aspiration ou à pression, non couverts par les groupes Leurs éléments filtrants dans lesquels les éléments filtrants sont déplacés entre les opérations de filtrationDispositions particulières pour enlever ou remplacer les éléments filtrantsSystèmes de transport pour filtres
B01D 29/11 - Filtres à éléments filtrants stationnaires pendant la filtration, p. ex. filtres à aspiration ou à pression, non couverts par les groupes Leurs éléments filtrants avec des éléments filtrants en forme de sac, de cage, de tuyau, de tube, de manchon ou analogue
In one example, a core cover includes an inner wall that defines a fluid passageway configured to communicate with an interior of a filter core when the core cover is engaged with the filter core. As well, the core cover includes an outer wall spaced apart from the inner wall, and a complementary structure located on the outer wall and configured to engage a corresponding complementary structure of a filter core. Finally, the core cover includes one or more indicia that indicate a flow rate, or range of flow rates, associated with the core cover.
B01D 29/21 - Éléments filtrants avec des supports agencés pour la filtration à courant dirigé vers l'intérieur à feuilles ondulées, pliées ou enroulées
B01D 29/96 - Filtres à éléments filtrants stationnaires pendant la filtration, p. ex. filtres à aspiration ou à pression, non couverts par les groupes Leurs éléments filtrants dans lesquels les éléments filtrants sont déplacés entre les opérations de filtrationDispositions particulières pour enlever ou remplacer les éléments filtrantsSystèmes de transport pour filtres
In one example, a filter core includes a body with a generally cylindrical shape and a substantially hollow interior. The body includes a first annular wall disposed proximate a first end of the body, and a second annular wall disposed proximate a second end of the body such that the second annular wall is axially spaced apart from the first annular wall, and the second annular wall and the first annular wall extend toward each other. As well, the filter core includes a framework connected to the first annular wall and the second annular wall. The framework and the first and second annular walls cooperate with each other to define a group of openings, each of which communicates with the substantially hollow interior of the body, and the openings collectively define an open space of the filter core.
B01D 29/21 - Éléments filtrants avec des supports agencés pour la filtration à courant dirigé vers l'intérieur à feuilles ondulées, pliées ou enroulées
C02F 1/00 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout
B01D 29/11 - Filtres à éléments filtrants stationnaires pendant la filtration, p. ex. filtres à aspiration ou à pression, non couverts par les groupes Leurs éléments filtrants avec des éléments filtrants en forme de sac, de cage, de tuyau, de tube, de manchon ou analogue
B01D 29/96 - Filtres à éléments filtrants stationnaires pendant la filtration, p. ex. filtres à aspiration ou à pression, non couverts par les groupes Leurs éléments filtrants dans lesquels les éléments filtrants sont déplacés entre les opérations de filtrationDispositions particulières pour enlever ou remplacer les éléments filtrantsSystèmes de transport pour filtres
A filter housing can be configured to receive a filter media to form a filter assembly. Water filter media housings can be adapted for filter-as-you-pour filtration in the context of container (e.g., pitcher) systems where filtering is achieved as the user pours water from the container. The filter housing can have a frame and an optional casing securable about the frame. A filter assembly can include a filter media within, connected to, or associated with a filter housing. The filter media can be securable in an at least partially curved configuration and/or within, connected to, or associated with the filter housing.
B01D 29/11 - Filtres à éléments filtrants stationnaires pendant la filtration, p. ex. filtres à aspiration ou à pression, non couverts par les groupes Leurs éléments filtrants avec des éléments filtrants en forme de sac, de cage, de tuyau, de tube, de manchon ou analogue
In one example, a pitcher is provided that includes a chassis in which an untreated water reservoir is received. The untreated water reservoir has a candle that defines a receptacle with a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, where the fluid outlet is arranged for fluid communication with the treated water reservoir, and the receptacle is configured to receive a filter cartridge. The candle also includes a filter seat that cooperates with the filter cartridge to form a substantially fluid-tight seal when the filter cartridge is positioned in a sealing range defined by the candle. The pitcher also includes a structural element that is connected to a portion of the pitcher and has a protruding portion that is located near the filter cartridge when the filter cartridge resides in the sealing range.
In one example, a flume is provided that is suitable for use in connection with a filter cartridge of a water filtration system. The flume includes a hollow body that can be received within a chassis of a pitcher, and the hollow body further includes an inlet and an outlet. Flume surfaces within the hollow body cooperate to at least partly define a fluid passage extending from the inlet to the outlet. A contact portion of the flume is located proximate the outlet and engageable with a filter cartridge such that when the contact portion is engaged with the filter cartridge, a portion of the filter cartridge engaged by the flume is located outside of the fluid passage.
On example of a fluid dispensing system includes an unfiltered water container body defining an internal storage volume configured to hold a volume of water, a fluid outlet arranged for fluid communication with the internal storage volume, and a filter element positioned in the internal storage volume. With this configuration, a water dispensing process can be performed in which a single continuous stream of unfiltered water from the unfiltered water container body can pass through the filter element and be dispensed from the unfiltered water container body as a stream of filtered water. A water soluble tablet with an additive is positioned in the internal storage volume downstream of the filter medium such that the filtered water can pass out of the filter element and into contact with the water soluble tablet before being dispensed from the fluid outlet.
B67D 3/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour commander le débit du liquide à distribuer par gravité à partir des récipients de stockage
C02F 1/00 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout
C02F 1/28 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par absorption ou adsorption
C02F 1/68 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par addition de substances spécifiées, pour améliorer l'eau potable, p. ex. par addition d'oligo-éléments
In one example, a filter cartridge includes a housing having a fluid entry port and a fluid exit port, and the housing has a chamber in fluid communication with the fluid entry port and the fluid exit port. A first medium is disposed within the chamber and includes a material that serves to change the pH of a fluid passing through the first medium. A filtration medium is disposed in the chamber downstream of the first medium and arranged to receive effluent of the first medium. The filtration medium includes a material configured to remove a metal from a fluid passing through the filtration medium.
C02F 1/28 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par absorption ou adsorption
C02F 1/42 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par échange d'ions
C02F 1/66 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par neutralisationAjustage du pH
C02F 1/00 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout
B01J 47/024 - Procédés sur colonne ou sur lit caractérisés par la fabrication de la colonne ou du contenant dans lesquels les échangeurs d’ions sont placés dans une cartouche amovible
B01J 20/20 - Compositions absorbantes ou adsorbantes solides ou compositions facilitant la filtrationAbsorbants ou adsorbants pour la chromatographieProcédés pour leur préparation, régénération ou réactivation contenant une substance inorganique contenant du carbone libreCompositions absorbantes ou adsorbantes solides ou compositions facilitant la filtrationAbsorbants ou adsorbants pour la chromatographieProcédés pour leur préparation, régénération ou réactivation contenant une substance inorganique contenant du carbone obtenu par des procédés de carbonisation
B01J 20/28 - Compositions absorbantes ou adsorbantes solides ou compositions facilitant la filtrationAbsorbants ou adsorbants pour la chromatographieProcédés pour leur préparation, régénération ou réactivation caractérisées par leur forme ou leurs propriétés physiques
The invention relates to lid bodies configured to be used in filter-as-you-pour systems, where filtering is achieved as the user pours water from the container. Such lid bodies may be releasably attachable to the filter assembly through complementary locking structures of the lid body and the filter assembly so that the lid body may be selectively and releasably attached to the filter assembly. The lid bodies may also comprise a locking structure that is configured to releasably engage with a complementary locking structure of a container body. The lid bodies may also be configured to be directly connected to filter assemblies.
B01D 29/11 - Filtres à éléments filtrants stationnaires pendant la filtration, p. ex. filtres à aspiration ou à pression, non couverts par les groupes Leurs éléments filtrants avec des éléments filtrants en forme de sac, de cage, de tuyau, de tube, de manchon ou analogue
A filter housing can be configured to receive a filter media to form a filter assembly. Water filter media assemblies can be adapted for filter-as-you-pour filtration in the context of container (e.g., pitcher) systems where filtering is achieved as the user pours water from the container. The filter housing can have a frame and an optional casing securable about the frame. The filter assembly can include a filter media within, connected to, or associated with a filter housing. The filter media can be securable in an at least partially curved configuration and/or within, connected to, or associated with the filter housing.
B01D 29/19 - Éléments filtrants avec des supports agencés pour la filtration à courant dirigé vers l'intérieur sur des cadres pleins à surface cannelée ou analogues
B01D 39/20 - Autres substances filtrantes autoportantes en substance inorganique, p. ex. papier d'amiante ou substance filtrante métallique faite de fils métalliques non-tissés
The invention relates to filter-as-you-pour water filtration container systems. Such a system may include a container body, an outlet through which water within the container body may be poured and simultaneously filtered, a lid that may be releasably attachable over the container body, and a filter assembly attachable to at least one of the lid or the container body. The filter assembly may be disposed so as to be in a flow stream of the water, as the water is poured out of the container body through an outlet of the system, so that the stream of water exiting through the outlet is simultaneously filtered as it is poured from the container body. The system may further include a flow control device (e.g., a valve, grating, screen, etc.) disposed proximate (e.g., in or over) the outlet to regulate an exit flow rate of water being poured through the outlet.
B01D 29/00 - Filtres à éléments filtrants stationnaires pendant la filtration, p. ex. filtres à aspiration ou à pression, non couverts par les groupes Leurs éléments filtrants
The invention relates to container bodies configured to be used in filter-as-you-pour systems, where filtering is achieved as the user pours water from the container. Such container bodies may have an undivided internal storage volume, so as to not include a reservoir compartment for unfiltered water. They may be part of systems configured to filter water both as water is introduced into a container body of the system and as water is poured from the container body of the system. The filter assembly may be attached to the container body at a location proximate the outlet of the system. Filter media of the filter assembly may comprise an activated carbon textile material that presents a curved surface to water passing through the filter assembly. The container body may be configured as a pitcher, carafe, water bottle, jug, or other shaped container.
B01D 29/96 - Filtres à éléments filtrants stationnaires pendant la filtration, p. ex. filtres à aspiration ou à pression, non couverts par les groupes Leurs éléments filtrants dans lesquels les éléments filtrants sont déplacés entre les opérations de filtrationDispositions particulières pour enlever ou remplacer les éléments filtrantsSystèmes de transport pour filtres
C02F 1/42 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par échange d'ions
C02F 1/00 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout
C02F 1/28 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par absorption ou adsorption
A filter media can be configured to be securable in an at least partially curved configuration and/or received in a filter housing to form a filter assembly. Water filter media can be adapted for filter-as-you-pour filtration in the context of container (e.g., pitcher) systems where filtering is achieved as the user pours water from the container. The filter housing can have a frame and an optional casing securable about the frame. A filter assembly can include a filter media within, connected to, or associated with a filter housing. The filter media can be securable in an at least partially curved configuration and/or within, connected to, or associated with the filter housing.
A filter housing can be configured to receive a filter media to form a filter assembly. Water filter media assemblies can be adapted for filter-as-you-pour filtration in the context of container (e.g., pitcher) systems where filtering is achieved as the user pours water from the container. The filter housing can have a frame and an optional casing securable about the frame. The filter assembly can include a filter media within, connected to, or associated with a filter housing. The filter media can be securable in an at least partially curved configuration and/or within, connected to, or associated with the filter housing.
The invention relates to filter-as-you-pour filtration container systems. Such a system may include a container body defining an internal storage volume for holding water, a lid that may be releasably attachable over the container body, and a filter assembly. The system includes an inlet through which unfiltered water is introduced into the container body, and an outlet through which filtered water may be poured. The filter assembly may be attachable to at least one of the lid or container body, and is disposed relative to the outlet so as to be in a flow stream of the water as the water is poured from the container.
B01D 24/00 - Filtres à substance filtrante non agglomérée, c.-à-d. à substance filtrante sans aucun liant entre les particules ou les fibres individuelles qui la composent
The invention relates to lid bodies configured to be used in filter-as-you-pour systems, where filtering is achieved as the user pours water from the container. Such lid bodies may be releasably attachable to the filter assembly through complementary locking structures of the lid body and the filter assembly so that the lid body may be selectively and releasably attached to the filter assembly. The lid bodies may also comprise a locking structure that is configured to releasably engage with a complementary locking structure of a container body. The lid bodies may also be configured to be directly connected to filter assemblies.
The invention relates to filter-as-you-pour water filtration container systems. Such a system may include a container body, an outlet through which water within the container body may be poured and simultaneously filtered, a lid that may be releasably attachable over the container body, and a filter assembly attachable to at least one of the lid or the container body. The filter assembly may be disposed so as to be in a flow stream of the water, as the water is poured out of the container body through an outlet of the system, so that the stream of water exiting through the outlet is simultaneously filtered as it is poured from the container body. The system may further include a flow control device (e.g., a valve, grating, screen, etc.) disposed proximate (e.g., in or over) the outlet to regulate an exit flow rate of water being poured through the outlet.
The invention relates to container bodies configured to be used in filter-as-you- pour systems, where filtering is achieved as the user pours water from the container. Such container bodies may have an undivided internal storage volume, so as to not include a reservoir compartment for unfiltered water. They may be part of systems configured to filter water both as water is introduced into a container body of the system and as water is poured from the container body of the system. The filter assembly may be attached to the container body at a location proximate the outlet of the system. Filter media of the filter assembly may comprise an activated carbon textile material that presents a curved surface to water passing through the filter assembly. The container body may be configured as a pitcher, carafe, water bottle, jug, or other shaped container.
An on-demand filter structure including a first hydrophilic protective layer comprising a first surface exposable to a stream of water. A contact area on the first surface receives the stream. The first hydrophilic protective layer receives the stream and distributes water out a second surface, primarily using gravity. An activated carbon felt (ACF) layer is adjacent to the second surface, wherein the ACF layer is configured for water filtration, primarily using gravity. A second hydrophilic protective layer includes a third surface adjacent the ACF layer and a fourth surface. The third surface receives filtered water from the ACF layer, and the fourth surface expels the filtered water primarily using gravity, wherein the first and second hydrophilic protective layers sandwich the ACF layer. A cross section of the first hydrophilic protective layer, the ACF layer, and the second hydrophilic protective layer has a curvature.
C02F 1/00 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout
B01D 29/11 - Filtres à éléments filtrants stationnaires pendant la filtration, p. ex. filtres à aspiration ou à pression, non couverts par les groupes Leurs éléments filtrants avec des éléments filtrants en forme de sac, de cage, de tuyau, de tube, de manchon ou analogue
C02F 1/42 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par échange d'ions
A cover for a portable fluid dispenser is disclosed. The cover comprises a flip lid component operable to rotate open to provide access to a liquid storage cavity of the portable fluid dispenser. It also comprises a lever operatively coupled to the flip lid component, wherein the lever comprises a press member on one end and an actuation arm on a far end of the lever opposite from the press member. A downward force applied to the press member causes the lever to rotate around a first pivot point. Further, the rotation of the lever around the first pivot point causes the actuation arm to push on the flip lid component at an actuation point, wherein the flip lid component pivots around a second pivot point and rotates open in response to a resulting force applied at the actuation point.
B65D 45/06 - Dispositifs de serrage ou autres dispositifs presseurs pour fixer ou retenir les éléments de fermeture exerçant une pression axiale serrant la fermeture contre la surface d'étanchéité comportant des éléments en forme d'U ou de fourche, agissant sur le réceptacle, p. ex. anses pivotantes associés avec des systèmes à leviers, p. ex. des dispositifs d'obturateurs oscillants
B65D 47/08 - Fermetures avec dispositifs de décharge autres que des pompes avec goulottes ou tubes de déversementFermetures avec dispositifs de décharge autres que des pompes avec tuyères ou passages pour la décharge ayant des fermetures articulées ou à charnières
A cover for a portable fluid dispenser is disclosed. The cover comprises a flip lid component operable to rotate open to provide access to a liquid storage cavity of the portable fluid dispenser. It also comprises a lever operatively coupled to the flip lid component, wherein the lever comprises a press member on one end and an actuation arm on a far end of the lever opposite from the press member. A downward force applied to the press member causes the lever to rotate around a first pivot point. Further, the rotation of the lever around the first pivot point causes the actuation arm to push on the flip lid component at an actuation point, wherein the flip lid component pivots around a second pivot point and rotates open in response to a resulting force applied at the actuation point.
A gravity flow water filtration cartridge with a novel sieve system. The sieve system comprises an air vent and a shroud. The sieve system is attached or welded onto a housing bottom or barrel. An air permeable material covers the opening of the air vent.
A gravity flow water filtration cartridge with a novel sieve system. The sieve system comprises an air vent and a shroud. The sieve system is attached or welded onto a housing bottom or barrel. An air permeable material covers the opening of the air vent.
A filter status module for use with a container based filtration device includes a dispensing sensor and a user interface communicatively coupled to a processing unit. The processing unit counts a number of dispensing events, duration and/or angle of tilt signaled by the dispensing sensor and outputs a filter status on the user interface as a function of the number of dispensing events, duration and/or angle of tilt. The processing unit may further track an elapsed period of time from insertion of a new filter and output the filter status as a further function of the elapsed period of time.
A filter status module for use with a container based filtration device includes a dispensing sensor and a user interface communicatively coupled to a processing unit. The processing unit counts a number of dispensing events, duration and/or angle of tilt signaled by the dispensing sensor and outputs a filter status on the user interface as a function of the number of dispensing events, duration and/or angle of tilt. The processing unit may further track an elapsed period of time from insertion of a new filter and output the filter status as a further function of the elapsed period of time.
