Background of the Invention

Field of the Invention

This invention relates to an apparatus for water treatment, and more particularly to the apparatus for treating water flow through a magnetic treatment without utilizing any chemical solutions and non-ionizing radiations.

Description of Related Arts

Impurities, such as calcium and magnesium ions, in water form scale which adheres to the interior walls of water pipe after a period of time. In addition, the ionic impurities are the most significantly affected by the presence of a static electric field within the water that directs ions of one polarity in one direction and ions of the opposite polarity in the opposite direction. The establishment of such a static electromagnetic field serves to continuously disrupt the combination of negative and positive ions within the solution that tend to form solid precipitates that often clog conduit and containers for the water.

Many water treatment descaling systems have heretofore been proposed to condition water to resist such scale and solid precipitates formation and build-up. An approach is to position erodible electrodes into the water. For example, U. S. patent application publication number 2009/0308735 A1 disclosed an ionization water treatment apparatus. The ionization water treatment apparatus includes an electrostatic field generating element generating an electrostatic field, wherein the electrostatic field generating element includes a metallic electrode. Two carbon electrodes arranged at both sides of the metallic electrode, and a pipe assembling the carbon electrodes with the metallic electrode. Negative fluorine ions of the surface of the carbon electrodes are effectively bonded with heavy metals existing in the form of positive ions in water, so that the superior removal rate of the heavy metals is represented. However, after a period of time, the electrodes themselves require cleaning as they have attracted the ions of opposite polarity to such an extent that they become layered with precipitate and their efficiency is significantly reduced.

In addition to the drawbacks identified above, the imposition of the static electromagnetic field on water is generally not effective against a broad spectrum of impurities known to exist in many water streams. Apart from the mineral precipitates that create impurity problems, there are additionally bacteria, protozoa, algae, fungus, etc., that are detrimental impurities in many water streams. The water stream can be treated by introducing chlorine gas into a flowing fluid and be dissolved therein to kill bacteria. The concentration of the dissolved chlorine is being monitored and maintained at a bacteria-killing level. It is also known that water can be treated by irradiation with UV light, and it has been proposed that a high frequency electromagnetic field can be utilized for this purpose as described in U. S. patent application publication number 2012/0261349 A1 . However, the direct use of high frequency electromagenetic field for water treatment may lead to adverse effect on human health.

It is also believed that the quality of the water can be improved by improving the water structure. For example, magnetization of water leads to restructuring of the water structure into smaller molecule clusters with each cluster made up of six symmetrically organized molecules (hexagonal structure). Contaminants such as water scale, precipitates, suspended solids, and toxins, are unable to travel within the water molecule clusters, thereby reducing the contaminants in the water. In addition, the deposition of dissolved ions, iron contents, precipitates and colloids having charges responsible for scale in the magnetized water is accelerated to prevent adhesion of red rust, scale, slime to surfaces in contact with the water.

Magnetizing water creates a resonance effect, thereby suppressing or concealing low frequency-emitting contaminants found in the water. By subjecting the water to magnetization, the resonance effect of the water molecule decomposes the hydrogen bond of the water molecules to activate the water, resulting in production of a treated water suitable for consumption. In U. S. patent number 5,055,189, magnets are positioned in direct contact with the water. The apparatus for water treatment in this cited art uses permanent magnets of opposing polarity to produce magnetic lines perpendicular to water flow in a magnetically permeable pipe in conjunction with far infrared radiating ceramics to irradiate the liquid with far infrared radiation. However, such magnets can only collect magnetic debris and, eventually, the build-up of debris can occlude the pipe. Fouling of the magnets can also occur over extended use, therefore requiring the magnets to be changed to prevent water contamination. Accordingly, it can be seen in the prior arts that there exists a need to provide an apparatus for water treatment without utilizing any chemical solutions and ionizing radiation. There is also a need to provide an alternative to high frequency electromagnetic fields used in the art to attack a broad spectrum of impurities commonly found in water to produce treated water safe for human consumption.

Summary of Invention

It is an objective of the present invention to provide an economical, chemical-free water treatment apparatus

It is also an objective of the present invention to provide an apparatus for treating water using magnetic effects.

It is a further objective of the present invention to provide a water treatment apparatus for treating water without directly contacting the water with any treatment agent or materials.

Accordingly, these objectives may be achieved by following the teachings of the present invention. The present invention relates to an apparatus for treating water, characterized by a conduit having a compartment located between an outer wall and an inner wall, a central hollow core, and a blocking means to divide said conduit into a decode portion and an encode portion; wherein the compartment at the decode portion contains magnetized water; wherein the compartment at the encode portion comprises a bi-polar section and a mono-polar section, each containing a plurality of magnets; a duct extending through the central hollow core of the conduit, for directing water in a circular motion through the conduit.

Brief Description of the Drawings

The features of the invention will be more readily understood and appreciated from the following detailed description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the preferred embodiment of the present invention, in which:

Fig. 1 a is a drawing showing a cross-section view of an apparatus for treating water;

Fig. 1 b is a drawing showing one of an embodiment of the apparatus for treating water; and

Fig. 2 is a drawing showing one of an embodiment of the water implosion device

Detailed Description of the Invention

As required, detailed embodiments of the present invention are disclosed herein; however, it is to be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention, which may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting but merely as a basis for claims. It should be understood that the drawings and detailed description thereto are not intended to limit the invention to the particular form disclosed, but on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, equivalents and alternatives falling within the scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims. As used throughout this application, the word "may" is used in a permissive sense (i.e., meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense (i.e., meaning must). Similarly, the words "include," "including," and "includes" mean including, but not limited to. Further, the words "a" or "an" mean "at least one" and the word "plurality" means one or more, unless otherwise mentioned. Where the abbreviations or technical terms are used, these indicate the commonly accepted meanings as known in the technical field. For ease of reference, common reference numerals will be used throughout the figures when referring to the same or similar features common to the figures. The present invention will now be described with reference to Figs. 1 a-2.

The present invention relates an apparatus (100) for treating water, characterized by:

a conduit having a compartment located between an outer wall (140) and an inner wall (141 ), a central hollow core (142), and a blocking means (150) to divide said conduit into a decode portion (1 10) and an encode portion (120); wherein the compartment at the decode portion (1 10) contains magnetized water;

wherein the compartment at the encode portion (120) comprises a bi-polar section (121 ) and a mono-polar section (122), each containing a plurality of magnets (124);

a duct (130) extending through the central hollow core (142) of the conduit, for directing water in a circular motion through the conduit.

In a preferred embodiment of the apparatus (100) for treating water, the plurality of magnets (124) in the encode portion (120) are located within the compartment of the conduit.

In a preferred embodiment of the apparatus (100) for treating water, the plurality of magnets (124) of the bi-polar section (121 ) is arranged along the length of the conduit with alternating poles facing inwards. In a preferred embodiment of the apparatus (100) for treating water, the plurality of magnets (124) of the mono-polar section (122) is arranged along the length of the conduit with north poles facing inwards. In a preferred embodiment of the apparatus (100) for treating water, a gap (123) is disposed between the bi-polar section (121 ) and the mono-polar section (122). In a preferred embodiment of the apparatus (100) for treating water, the bi-polar section (121 ) has a magnetic level of 3000 gauss.

In a preferred embodiment of the apparatus (100) for treating water, the mono-polar section (122) has a magnetic level of 1000 gauss.

In a preferred embodiment of the apparatus (100) for treating water, the magnetized water is contained in a plurality of cylinders (1 12) in the compartment of the decode portion (1 10). In a preferred embodiment of the apparatus (100) for treating water, the magnetized water fills the compartment of the decode portion (1 10).

In a preferred embodiment of the apparatus (100) for treating water, the duct (130) is enclosed in a metal lining (132) for discharging static charge.

In a preferred embodiment of the apparatus (100) for treating water, the duct (130) is connected to a water implosion device (131 ) for carrying the water flow in a circular motion within the duct (130). In a preferred embodiment of the apparatus (100) for treating water, the duct (130) is in a spiral configuration for carrying the water flow in a circular motion within the duct (130).

In a preferred embodiment of the apparatus (100) for treating water, the compartment contains a decoy material. In a preferred embodiment of the apparatus (100) for treating water, the decoy material is contained in a plurality of tubes (1 1 1 ) in the compartments of the decode portion (1 10). Below is an example of an apparatus (100) for treating water from which the advantages of the present invention may be more readily understood. It is to be understood that the following example is for illustrative purpose only and should not be construed to limit the present invention in any way. Examples

An apparatus (100) of the present invention is illustrated in the Figures 1 a and 1 b. The apparatus (100) comprises a conduit having a compartment located between an outer wall (140) and an inner wall (141 ), a central hollow core (142), and a blocking means (150) to divide said conduit into a decode portion (1 10) and an encode portion (120). The conduit may be formed from aluminium, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), stainless steel, or the like. Water to be treated is carried through the conduit by a duct (130), and flows from the decode portion (1 10) to the encode portion (120). The duct (130) is extended through the central hollow core (142) of the conduit, for directing water in a circular motion through the conduit. The water is carried through the duct (130) to minimize the risk of contacting the water with pathogens and any other contaminants found in the apparatus (100), especially the inner wall (141 ) of the conduit. In addition, the water molecules directed within the duct (130) are more active due to the duct (130) having a smaller space area compared to the central hollow core (142). In a preferred embodiment, the duct (130) is preferably connected to a water hose for supplying the water through the conduit.

The duct (130) is preferably formed from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and is enclosed in a metal lining (132) for discharging static charge. The static charge is defined herein as an imbalance of electric charges within or on the surface of the water flow and the duct. Therefore, the metal lining (132) is preferably a copper lining that helps to reduce said static charges found in the water flow and the duct (130) during the water treatment process.

In a preferred embodiment, the duct (130) is connected to a water implosion device (131 ) that drives the water flows in a circular motion within the duct (130). In another preferred embodiment, the duct (130) is configured into a spiral shape to direct the water to flow spirally within the duct (130). The circular or spiral motion of the water flow activates the water molecules to improve the efficiency of the water treatment process through the conduit.

In a preferred embodiment, as illustrated in Figure 2, the water implosion device (131 ) has a 90° angle channel (133) positioned at each end of the water implosion device (131 ). Each of the 90 ° angle channels (133) is connected to the duct (130). In a preferred embodiment, the water molecule is said to collide with a wall surface of the right angle of the channel (133), thereby activating the water molecule throughout the channel (133).

In the decode portion (1 10) of the conduit, the compartment contains magnetized water. The magnetized water is preferably prepared by pre-treating in a generator with a frequency of at least 100,000 imHz before the magnetized water is placed in the compartment of the decode portion (1 10). The pre-treated magnetized water creates a resonance effect.

In a preferred embodiment, the magnetized water is contained in a plurality of cylinders (1 12) and distributed within the compartment of the decode portion (1 10) of the conduit, as shown in Figure 1 b. In another preferred embodiment, the compartment of the decode potion (1 10) is directly filled with the magnetized water, as shown in Fig. 1 a. The compartment at the decode portion (1 10) may further contain a decoy material. Said decoy material is preferably contained in a plurality of tubes (1 1 1 ). The decoy material is preferably selected from talcum powder, charcoal powder, flour, or vinegar. If an external force, for example a cutting vibration, is exerted on the conduit, the plurality of tubes (1 1 1 ) containing the decoy material and the plurality of cylinders (1 12) containing the magnetized water will break and mix up the decoy material and the magnetized water. The decoy material is therefore used for security purposes to prevent an unauthorised person from discovering the content in the compartment of the decode portion (1 10).

The blocking means (150) in the conduit blocks the magnetized water and the decoy material from entering the encode portion (120) of the conduit. The blocking means (150) preferably formed from aluminium, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), stainless steel, or the like. The compartment at the encode portion (120) comprises bi-polar section (121 ) and a mono-polar section (122), each containing a plurality of magnets (124). In Figs. 1 a and 1 b, the plurality of magnets (124) is shown with north pole denoted as (-) and south pole denoted as (+). A gap (123) separates the bi-polar section (121 ) and the mono-polar section (122). After the water is treated in the decode portion (1 10) of the conduit, the water will flow through the encode portion (120) preferably by passing through the bi-polar section (121 ), the gap (123) and finally the mono-polar section (122). In the bi-polar section (121 ), the plurality of magnets (124) is arranged along the length of the conduit with alternating poles facing inwards. The arrangement of north and south poles in Figs. 1 a and 1 b is an exemplary and may be reversed. The alternating arrangement of the plurality of magnets (124) creates a magnetic field between two adjacent, two opposite poles (north pole and south pole) in the bi-polar section (121 ). In a preferred embodiment, the bi-polar section (121 ) contains the plurality of magnets (124) with a magnetic level of approximately 3000 gauss.

When water passes through the encode portion (120), the magnetic lines of the plurality of magnets (124) are transverse to the direction of the water flow, i.e., the water flows perpendicularly to the magnetic field between two poles. The water being treated is thus excited, thereby increasing the energy level of the water molecules.

In addition, the resonance results in bacteriostasis or a reduction in the concentration of active microorganisms, which include microbes such as bacteria and virus, in the water stream. Deactivation is a state in which the microorganisms are unable to replicate thereby effectively neutralizing their harmful effects in living creatures. Deactivation does not necessarily mean that microorganisms are removed from treated water or that all are killed in the cell. However, deactivation is sufficient for disinfecting the water stream to prevent the microorganisms from replicating and hence causing disease.

When the water flows through the gap (123) of the encode portion (120), this allows the water molecules to calm down and the water structure to reorganize before entering the mono-polar section (122).

In the mono-polar section (122), the plurality of magnets (124) is arranged along the length of the conduit with north poles facing inwards. It is preferred that the mono-polar section (122) contains the plurality of magnets (124) with a magnetic level of approximately 1000 gauss. In the mono-polar section (122), the water molecules are treated by the magnetic field around the north poles of the plurality of magnets (124).

The results of the study are shown in Table 1 , where the parameter such as pH, conductivity, total hardness, alkalinity, chloride content, and bacteria count, each shows a reduction or within a control limit after the tap water treated in the apparatus (100). Table 1 : Results of the tap water after treated by the apparatus (100)

^** NA= not available

Although the present invention has been described with reference to specific embodiments, also shown in the appended figures, it will be apparent for those skilled in the art that many variations and modifications can be done within the scope of the invention as described in the specification and defined in the following claims.

Description of the reference numerals used in the accompanying drawings according to the present invention:

Reference

Description

Numerals

100 Apparatus

1 10 Decode portion

1 1 1 A plurality of tubes

1 12 A plurality of cylinders

120 Encode portion

121 Bi-polar section

122 Mono-polar section

123 Gap

124 A plurality of magnets

130 Duct

131 Water implosion device

132 Metal lining

133 Channel

140 Outer wall

141 Inner wall

142 Central core

150 Blocking means