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Title:
APPARATUS FOR THE TREATMENT OF WATER
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2010/146443
Kind Code:
A1
Abstract:
Disclosed is an apparatus for the treatment of water including a water reservoir, a water inlet assembly, a water treatment assembly, a water magnetizing assembly, a water heating assembly and a water outlet assembly. The water inlet assembly is operatively coupled to the water reservoir. The water treatment assembly may be configured to receive water from the water reservoir. The water magnetizing assembly may be operatively coupled to the water treatment assembly. The water magnetizing assembly is capable of magnetizing the water received from the water treatment assembly. The water heating assembly includes an insulated storage unit capable of receiving water from the water magnetizing assembly. The water outlet assembly may be operatively coupled to the water heating assembly. The water outlet assembly includes at least one incubator piston unit. The water outlet assembly further includes at least one electric motor unit operatively coupled to the at least one incubator unit.

Inventors:
SHEIKH HUSEIN, Bashar, Nasouh, Hasan (P.O. Box, Dubai, 24060, AE)
Application Number:
IB2010/001448
Publication Date:
December 23, 2010
Filing Date:
June 15, 2010
Export Citation:
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Assignee:
OMNIX GROUP INC. FZ LLC (P.O. Box, Dubai, 50999, AE)
SHEIKH HUSEIN, Bashar, Nasouh, Hasan (P.O. Box, Dubai, 24060, AE)
International Classes:
E03C1/00; B01D5/00; C02F1/32; C02F1/78
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
LIEBETANZ, Michael (Isler & Pedrazzini AG, Gotthardstrasse 53Postfach 1772, Zürich, CH-8027, CH)
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Claims:
What is claimed is:

1. A toilet system comprising: a water reservoir; a water inlet assembly operatively coupled to the water reservoir, the water inlet assembly comprising a motor unit; a water treatment assembly configured to receive water from the water reservoir, the water treatment assembly comprising a plurality of filtering units arranged in a series, the plurality of filtering units capable of filtering impurities from the water received from the water reservoir; a water magnetizing assembly operatively coupled to the water treatment assembly, the water magnetizing assembly capable of magnetizing the water received from the water treatment assembly; a water heating assembly capable of maintaining a predetermined temperature of the water received from the water magnetizing assembly, the water heating assembly comprising an insulated storage unit capable of receiving water from the water magnetizing assembly, an ozone generating unit operatively coupled to the insulated storage unit, and at least one heating unit capable of heating the water in the insulated storage unit; and a water outlet assembly operatively coupled to the water heating assembly, the water outlet assembly comprising at least one incubator piston unit, and at least one electric motor unit operatively coupled to the at least one incubator unit.

2. The toilet system of claim 1 wherein the water reservoir further comprising a device capable of intensifying moisture from air to turn the water into the water reservoir.

3. The toilet system of claim 1 wherein the water reservoir is capable of storing forty liters of water.

4. The toilet system of claim 1 wherein the water inlet assembly capable of dispensing water from the water reservoir to the water treatment assembly.

5. The toilet system of claim 1 the plurality of filtering units of the water treatment assembly comprises a first filtering unit capable of removing odour from the water received in the water treatment assembly.

6. The toilet system of claim 1 the plurality of filtering units of the water treatment assembly comprises a second filtering unit capable of filtering traces of limestone from the water received in the water treatment assembly.

7. The toilet system of claim 1 the plurality of filtering units of the water treatment assembly comprises a third filtering unit capable of filtering traces of salts from the water received in the water treatment assembly.

8. The toilet system of claim 1 the plurality of filtering units of the water treatment assembly comprises a disinfectant light emitting unit capable of eliminating microorganisms from the water received in the water treatment assembly.

9. The toilet system of claim 1 the insulated storage unit of the water heating assembly comprises at least two layers of crystal glass coated with aluminum material.

10. The toilet system of claim 1, wherein the at least one heating unit comprises a heater electrically coupled to a power source.

11. The toilet system of claim 10, wherein the heater is composed of a tungsten material enveloped in a stainless steel tube.

12. The toilet system of claim 10, wherein the power source is at least one of an alternate current source and a direct current source.

13. The toilet system of claim 1, wherein the at least one heating unit comprises a solar water heater.

14. The toilet system of claim 1, wherein the at least one heating unit comprises a wind power unit for heating the water.

15. The toilet system of claim 1, wherein the water outlet assembly further comprises a valve operatively coupled to an engine, the valve capable of regulating water from the water heating assembly.

16. The toilet system of claim 15 further comprising an electronic control unit configured to operate the valve.

Description:
APPARATUS FOR THE TREATMENT OF WATER

FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0001] The present disclosure generally relates to water dispensing systems, and more particularly, to a toilet system for dispensing water.

BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0002] Generally, bathrooms or toilets are equipped with water dispensing mechanisms such as taps, showers and the like. Conventionally, such water dispensing equipments communicate with an overhead water storage tank, or a supply pipeline to dispense water. The water dispensed by such equipments is utilized by individuals for performing a variety of cleaning related activities, such as bathing, washing utensils, washing clothes, and the like. Moreover, the water dispensed by such water dispensing mechanisms is also be utilized for drinking and cooking purposes.

[0003] However, the water stored in overhead water storage tanks, or the water supplied by the supply pipelines often contains impurities, unwanted chemicals and minerals, and the like. Accordingly, the utilization of such impure water in the cleaning related activities, such as bathing, washing utensils, washing clothes, and the like, often results in improper cleaning. Further, the water stored in overhead water storage tanks, or the supply pipelines generally contains impurities such as microorganisms. And, the utilization of such impure water in activities, such as bathing, washing utensils, cooking and drinking, poses a potential threat to the health of the individuals.

[0004] Further, the conventional water dispensing mechanisms such as taps and showers dispense water at a particular speed and form. Such particular speed and form of water is often found to be unsuitable for a variety of purposes. Specifically, the water dispensed from conventional tap is frequently seen unsuitable for being used in cleaning purposes, such as washing clothes or taking shower. Such unsuitable form of water results in individuals spending more than required amount of water for the cleaning purposes.

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0005] In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the prior art, the general purpose of the present disclosure is to provide a toilet system to include all advantages of the prior art, and to overcome the drawbacks inherent in the prior art.

[0006] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a toilet system capable of providing water free from unwanted chemicals and minerals.

[0007] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a toilet system capable of effectively purifying water from microorganisms.

[0008] Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a toilet system capable of providing water suitable for being effectively used in a variety of cleaning related activities such as bathing, washing cloths and utensils.

[0009] In light of the above objects, in an aspect of the present disclosure a toilet system. The toilet system comprises a water reservoir, a water inlet assembly, a water treatment assembly, a water magnetizing assembly, a water heating assembly and a water outlet assembly. The water inlet assembly is operatively coupled to the water reservoir. The water inlet assembly includes a motor unit. The water treatment assembly may be configured to receive water from the water reservoir. The water treatment assembly includes a plurality of filtering units arranged in a series. The plurality of filtering units may be capable of filtering impurities from the water received from the water reservoir. The water magnetizing assembly may be operatively coupled to the water treatment assembly. The water magnetizing assembly is capable of magnetizing the water received from the water treatment assembly. The water heating assembly is capable of maintaining a predetermined temperature of the water received from the water magnetizing assembly. The water heating assembly includes an insulated storage unit may be capable of receiving water from the water magnetizing assembly. The water heating assembly includes an ozone generating unit operatively coupled to the insulated storage unit. The water heating assembly further includes at least one heating unit capable of heating the water in the insulated storage unit. The water outlet assembly may be operatively coupled to the water heating assembly. The water outlet assembly includes at least one incubator piston unit. The water outlet assembly further includes at least one electric motor unit operatively coupled to the at least one incubator unit.

[0010] These together with the other aspects of the present disclosure, along with the various features of novelty that characterized the present disclosure, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed hereto and form a part of the present disclosure. For a better understanding of the present disclosure, its operating advantages, and the specified object attained by its uses, reference should be made to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there are illustrated exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011 ] The advantages and features of the present disclosure will become better understood with reference to the following detailed description and claims taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like elements are identified with like symbols, and in which:

[0012] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of a toilet system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0013] FIG. 2 illustrates a water reservoir, a water inlet assembly, a water treatment assembly, a water magnetizing assembly, and a water hearing assembly of the toilet system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0014] FIG. 3 illustrates a water outlet assembly of the toilet system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; and, [0015] FIG. 4 illustrates a portion of the toilet system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the description of several views of the drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0017] For a thorough understanding of the present disclosure, reference is to be made to the following detailed description, including the appended claims, in connection with the above-described drawings. Although the present disclosure is described in connection with exemplary embodiments, the present disclosure is not intended to be limited to the specific forms set forth herein. It is understood that various omissions and substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstances may suggest or render expedient, but these are intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the spirit or scope of the claims of the present disclosure. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. The use of "including," "comprising," or "having" and variations thereof herein is meant to encompass the items listed thereafter and equivalents thereof as well as additional items.

[0018] The term "first," "second," "front," "rear," "top," "bottom," and the like, herein do not denote any order, elevation or importance, but rather are used to distinguish placement of one element over another. Further, the terms "a" and "an" herein do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced item.

[0001] Referring now to FIG. 1, a block diagram of a toilet system is shown in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The toilet system 1000 includes a water reservoir 100, a water inlet assembly 200, a water treatment assembly 300, a water magnetizing assembly 400, a water heating assembly 500 and a water outlet assembly 600.

[0002] Now referring to FIG. 2, the water reservoir 100 may be a tank having a predetermined water storage capacity. The water reservoir 100 may be installed on a roof of a building. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the water reservoir 100 may have storage capacity of holding 40 liters of water and may be installed on the roof of a toilet (not shown). Alternatively, the water reservoir 100 may include an auxiliary device 102 to intensify the moisture from the air and turn it into the water capable of being stored into the water reservoir 100.

[0003] The water inlet assembly 200 of the toilet system 1000 may be operatively coupled to the water reservoir 100. The water inlet assembly 200 includes a motor unit 202.

[0004] The water treatment assembly 300 of the toilet system 1000 is operatively coupled to the water reservoir 100. Specifically, the motor unit 202 is capable of withdrawing water from the water reservoir 100 for dispensing the same into the water treatment assembly 300. The water treatment assembly 300 includes a plurality of filtering units, such as a first filtering unit 302. The first filtering unit 302 may be capable of removing odors from the water received from the water inlet assembly 200. Such filtering of the water by the first filtering unit 302 removes the odour from the water contained in a supply water or in a water contained in an overhead water storage tank. The plurality of filtering units of the water treatment assembly 300 may further include a second filtering unit 304. The second filtering unit 304 may be capable of filtering traces of limestone from the water received in the water treatment assembly 300. The plurality of filtering units of the water treatment assembly 300 may furthermore include a third filtering unit 306. The third filtering unit 306 may be capable of filtering traces of salts from the water received in the water treatment assembly 300. Additionally, the third filtering unit 306 may further be adapted to control the rate of salts in the water.

[0005] As best shown in FIG. 2, the plurality of filtering units may further include a disinfectant light emitting unit 308. The disinfectant light emitting unit 308 may be capable of emitting a disinfectant light for eliminating microorganisms, such as germs and microorganisms from the water received in the water treatment assembly 300. Specifically, the disinfectant light may be an ultraviolet (UV) light capable of killing germs and microorganisms.

[0006] The water magnetizing assembly 400 of the toilet system 1000 may be operatively coupled to the water treatment assembly 300 for receiving water from the water treatment assembly 300. The water magnetizing assembly 400 may be capable of magnetizing the water received from the water treatment assembly 300. More specifically, the water magnetizing assembly 400 includes a coherent magnetic field in which the water received from the water treatment assembly 300 is fragmented into smaller particles. The fragmentation of the water helps to remove the microorganisms, such as germs and bacteria and also increases the oxygen content in the water thereby making the water more dynamic and active.

[0007] As described above, the toilet system 1000 includes the water heating assembly 500. The water heating assembly 500 may be operatively coupled to the water treatment assembly 300. The water heating assembly 500 may be capable of maintaining a predetermined temperature of the water received from the water magnetizing assembly 400. More specifically, the water heating assembly 500 may be capable of heating or cooling the temperature of water as per requirements of a user. The water heating assembly 500 may include an insulated storage unit 502 capable of receiving water from the water magnetizing assembly 400. The insulated storage unit 502 of the water heating assembly 500 includes at least two layers of crystal glass coated with aluminum material. Such material of the insulated storage unit 502 precludes a drop in the temperature of the water contained in the insulated storage unit 502. The insulated storage unit 502 further precludes proliferation of microorganisms, such as bacteria to the water contained in the insulated storage unit 502. In one embodiment, the capacity of the insulated storage tank may be ten liters.

[0008] The water heating assembly 500 may further include an ozone generation unit 504 operatively coupled to the insulated storage unit 502. The ozone generation unit 504 includes an engine 506 coupled to a mechanism of ozone generation mechanism 508. The engine 506 may be configured to pull air and deliver it to the ozone generation mechanism 508. The ozone generation mechanism 508 may be in contact with the insulated storage unit for discharging the ozone generated therefrom to the insulated storage unit 502.

[0009] The water heating assembly 500 may further include at least one heating unit 510. The at least one heating unit 510 may be capable of heating the water contained in the insulated storage unit 504. The at least one heating unit 510 includes a heater 512 electrically coupled to a power source 514. Further a circuit 514a preferably housed within the power source 514 may be adapted to control the heater 512. The heater 512 may be composed of a tungsten material enveloped in a stainless steel tube. The heater 512 may be inserted in the water contained in the insulated storage unit 502. The power source 514 may be an alternate current source or a direct current source. Each of the alternate current source and the direct current source may function as known to those skilled in the art. Alternatively, the at least one heating unit includes a solar water heater (not numbered). The solar water heater may be installed on the roof of the building for receiving solar energy and converting it to alternate current source. In an embodiment of the present disclosure the at least one heating unit include a wind power unit 516. The circuit 514a may be programmed to detect ambient environment conditions and alternatively actuate one of the alternating current, the solar water heater and the wind powered unit 516. The water heating assembly 500 may also include a sensor 518 disposed in the insulated storage unit 504 and operatively coupled to the circuit 514a. The sensor 518 is capable of determining the temperature in the insulated storage unit 504.

[0010] Referring again to FIG. 3, the water outlet assembly 600 comprises a valve 602 operatively coupled to an engine 604. The valve 602 may be capable of regulating water from the water heating assembly 500. Specifically, the valve 602 and the engine 604 extract water from the water heating assembly 500. Alternatively, an electronic control unit 606 may be placed distant from the engine 604 and the valve 602. The electronic control unit 606 may control the engine 604 and the valve 602. The electronic control unit 606 therefore controls the amount of water to be drawn from the water heating assembly 500.

[0011] The valve 602 is configured to supply water to at least one incubator piston unit. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one incubator piston unit may include a first incubator piston unit 608, a second incubator piston unit 610, a third incubator piston unit 612, and the fourth incubator piston unit 614. The first incubator piston unit 608, second incubator piston unit 610, third incubator piston unit 612, and the fourth incubator piston unit 614, may also be referred to a engine 608, 610, 612 and 614 respectively. Each incubator piston unit of the at least one incubator piston unit is operatively coupled to an electric motor unit of at least one electric motor unit. Further, each incubator piston unit may include a releasing unit. Specifically, the first incubator piston unit 608 may receive water from the insulated storage unit 502 and the electric motor may pump the water to a releasing unit 616. Likewise, the second incubator piston unit 610, the third incubator piston unit 612, and the fourth incubator piston unit 614 may be operated.

[0012] As clearly depicted in FIG. 4, which shows an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the incubator piston unit 614 includes the following elements. Incubator ingress of water 2000, a water inlet 100a, a water outlet 400a, an inlet of piston to press water 300a, an incubator of pistons 1000a, a first piston 500a, a second piston 600a, a third piston 700a, an engine 3000, a piece of tilted and turned in the form of a pie 800a, a bobbin of the engine 900a and a valve 310a. During operation, incubator of ingress of water 2000 from water inlet 100a and the three apertures from the entrance of pistons 300a to compress (push) water with air when it enters to the entrance of pistons 300a to exit from the water exit 400a. The incubator of pistons allows moving the pistons one after the other by a piece Cone diagonally and round 800a installed between the engine 3000 witch works on the electric power 220 volt, and from 50 to 60 hertz and a speed of 1300 RPM and a power of 120 Watt (AC), or with another engine (DC) works from 12 to 24 Volt , works via a battery from 12 to 24 Volt and the three pistons 500a, 600a and 700a, when the engine 3000 works, the Cone piece push the first pistons 500a then the second piston 600a, then the third piston 700a to forward and to the back to enter them to entrance of pistons 300a to press (push) the water with air to the incubator of ingress 2000, to make the water goes out from the water outlet 400a attached connected with a pipeline with a thickness of 5 Mm, in his end installed a valve 0.5 Mm coded by 310a helps the water to get out (exit) in form of spray and sporadic to allow a better cleaning for the human body. As it is clear in FIG. 3 to clarify the engine 614 and the incubator of pistons from inside and the same for all the engines 608,610 and 612.

[0013] In one embodiment, the electric motor associated with the first incubator piston unit 608 may include a plurality of pistons. Each of the plurality of pistons may be operated by the electric motor for a strong turnover RPM 1300. Preferably the plurality of pistons may include three pistons operating in tandem. The releasing unit 616 associated with the first incubator piston unit 608 through a pipe of 5m and may be capable of releasing water in a sporadic, circular fashion and in the form of spray. The electric motor associated with the second incubator piston unit 610 may also include a plurality of pistons. Each of the plurality of pistons may be operated by the electric motor associated with the second incubator piston unit 610 for a strong turn over RPM 1300. Similarly, the electric motor associated with the third incubator piston unit 612 may be capable of turn over RPM 1300, and the fourth incubator piston unit 614 may be capable of different rotational speed in order to perform different functions. Therefore, it may herein be noted that instead of one electric motor, a separate electric motor is provided with each incubator piston unit in order to provide different forms of water with regard to its speed and pressure. Further, the presence of separate electric motor and a corresponding plurality of pistons facilitate maintenance of the toilet system 1000 because the toilet system 1000 as a whole remains functional even if there is a case of mechanical damage or breakdown in one or more of the components thereof.

[0014] Further, it may be evident to a person skilled in the art that the toilet system 1000 may include requisite pipes for carrying water between the different elements of the toilet system 1000. Also the toilet system 1000 may include requisite electrical connections for providing electrical power to the toilet system 1000.

[0015] In use, the toilet system 1000 is capable of providing water suitable for being effectively used in a variety of cleaning related activities such as bathing, washing cloths and utensils. Specifically, the water stored in the water reservoir 100 may be released into the water treatment assembly 300 via the water inlet assembly 200. The water received in the water treatment assembly 300 undergoes multiple filtering stages in order to remove the odour, unwanted salts and minerals, and microorganisms. The treated water is thereafter transferred to the water magnetizing assembly 400 capable of magnetizing the water in order to fragment the water to smaller particles. The magnetized water is capable of being received in the water heating assembly 500 for maintaining the temperature of the water at a predetermined temperature. The valve 602 of the water outlet assembly 600 is capable of selectively providing the water to the at least one incubator piston unit. The at least one electric motor unit operatively coupled to the at least one incubator piston unit is capable of providing rotational speed for releasing the water through the releasing unit. The water released from the releasing units is capable of performing a variety of purposes. Specifically, the water dispensed from toilet system 1000 is suitable for being used in cleaning purposes, such as washing clothes or taking shower. The release of water from different releasing units with different speed and form results in individuals spending less amount of water for such cleaning purposes.

[0016] The present disclosure provides following advantages in light of a toilet system such as the toilet system 1000 for performing day to day activities comfortably. The toilet system is capable of intensifying the moisture present in the air and makes available the same for various cleaning activities. The toilet system filters the impurities and microorganisms and as such make the water fit for human consumption and use. Further, the toilet system helps to magnetize the water for providing magnetized water and as such help to avoid wastage of the water. Furthermore, the toilet system is capable of dispensing water in different forms and speed and as such help to perform various functions such as cleaning, bathing, and the like with ease.

[0017] The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present disclosure have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present disclosure to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the present disclosure and its practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the present disclosure and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. It is understood that various omission and substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstance may suggest or render expedient, but such are intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the spirit or scope of the claims of the present disclosure.