B67D2210/00023

Devices for preventing the formation of biolfilms in bottled water dispensers
10035693 · 2018-07-31 ·

A bottled water dispenser is disclosed that includes a water bottle, a cold tank, and an ozone generator, which is fluidly coupled to a Y-connector. The dispenser includes a first tube that is fluidly coupled to a first port of the Y-connector, with the first tube being configured to deliver ozone gas to the cold tank. The dispenser further includes a second tube that is fluidly coupled to a second port of the Y-connector, with the second tube being configured to deliver ozone gas to the water bottle. The ozone gas is effective to sterilize and prevent biofilm formation within the interior areas of the cold tank and water bottle. The dispensers further include an in-line flow restrictor positioned in-line with either the first tube or second tube, which helps balance the flow of ozone that is delivered to the cold tank and water bottle.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROGRAMABLY TREATING WATER IN A WATER COOLER
20180162756 · 2018-06-14 · ·

An apparatus for a programmable self sanitizing water dispenser apparatus with a digital controller as well as a programmable method for generating ozone for cleaning the reservoir and the water contained within it. The apparatus includes an anti-spill receiver that houses the controller and that can contain a ozone generator.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROGRAMABLY TREATING WATER IN A WATER COOLER
20180162755 · 2018-06-14 · ·

An apparatus for a programmable self sanitizing water dispenser apparatus with a digital controller as well as a programmable method for generating ozone for cleaning the reservoir and the water contained within it. The apparatus includes an anti-spill receiver that houses the controller and that can contain a ozone generator.

CLEANING MODES FOR WATER DISPENSER

A water-dispensing device includes a cold water tank and a fill valve. The tank is in selective fluid communication with a water intake via the fill valve. The device further includes a cold dispensing valve, a spigot in selective fluid communication with the tank via the cold dispensing valve, an ozone generator in fluid communication with the tank, and a drip tray positioned beneath the spigot. The drip tray is in fluid communication with a drain via a drain hose. A controller is configured to perform a cleaning operation by: (i) activating the ozone generator to ozonate water stored in the tank, (ii) opening the cold dispensing valve to empty the tank by dispensing the ozonated water from the tank through the spigot and into the drip tray, and (iii) upon determining the tank is empty, opening the fill valve to refill the tank.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATIC WATER DISPENSING
20250002323 · 2025-01-02 ·

A water dispensing system includes: at least one flow control valve connected to a water pipe, and comprising a flow meter configured to measure an amount of water flowing in the water pipe and a solenoid valve configured to control a flow of the water by allowing or blocking the flow of the water in the water pipe; a controller configured to control dispensing of the water from one end of the water pipe by electrically communicating with each of the flow meter and the solenoid valve; and a switch configured to provide an interface for a user to control an operation of the water dispensing system.

Dispensing Apparatus For Producing and Dispensing Alkaline Water
20250011212 · 2025-01-09 ·

The invention relates to the field of vending machines, and namely to vending apparatuses for dispensing purified water with specified properties to consumers. The apparatus for receiving and selling alkaline water consists of a water treatment unit, a water electrolysis unit with catholyte and anolyte lines, a control and monitoring unit, and a catholyte dispensing device. The apparatus is equipped with a water jet ejector. From the line of catholyte withdrawal from the electrolyzer there is provided a separate line of catholyte supply to the water purification unit, with the connection to the technological elements of this unit before the ultrafiltration device for realization of alkaline medium in this device.

Method and apparatus for programably treating water in a water cooler
09771285 · 2017-09-26 · ·

An apparatus for a programmable self sanitizing water dispenser apparatus with a digital controller as well as a programmable method for generating ozone for cleaning the reservoir and the water contained within it. The apparatus includes an anti-spill receiver that houses the controller and that can contain a ozone generator.

Method and apparatus for programably treating water in a water cooler
09764971 · 2017-09-19 · ·

An apparatus for a programmable self sanitizing water dispenser apparatus with a digital controller as well as a programmable method for generating ozone for cleaning the reservoir and the water contained within it. The apparatus includes an anti-spill receiver that houses the controller and that can contain a ozone generator.

DEVICES FOR PREVENTING THE FORMATION OF BIOLFILMS IN BOTTLED WATER DISPENSERS
20170081164 · 2017-03-23 ·

A bottled water dispenser is disclosed that includes a water bottle, a cold tank, and an ozone generator, which is fluidly coupled to a Y-connector. The dispenser includes a first tube that is fluidly coupled to a first port of the Y-connector, with the first tube being configured to deliver ozone gas to the cold tank. The dispenser further includes a second tube that is fluidly coupled to a second port of the Y-connector, with the second tube being configured to deliver ozone gas to the water bottle. The ozone gas is effective to sterilize and prevent biofilm formation within the interior areas of the cold tank and water bottle. The dispensers further include an in-line flow restrictor positioned in-line with either the first tube or second tube, which helps balance the flow of ozone that is delivered to the cold tank and water bottle.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROGRAMABLY TREATING WATER IN A WATER COOLER
20170066666 · 2017-03-09 · ·

An apparatus for a programmable self sanitizing water dispenser apparatus with a digital controller as well as a programmable method for generating ozone for cleaning the reservoir and the water contained within it. The apparatus includes an anti-spill receiver that houses the controller and that can contain a ozone generator.