GB2467131A - Ultra Violet Swimming Pool Filter - Google Patents
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- GB2467131A GB2467131A GB0901016A GB0901016A GB2467131A GB 2467131 A GB2467131 A GB 2467131A GB 0901016 A GB0901016 A GB 0901016A GB 0901016 A GB0901016 A GB 0901016A GB 2467131 A GB2467131 A GB 2467131A
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- 230000009182 swimming Effects 0.000 title claims abstract description 12
- VYPSYNLAJGMNEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N Silicium dioxide Chemical compound O=[Si]=O VYPSYNLAJGMNEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims abstract description 21
- 239000004576 sand Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 9
- 239000000377 silicon dioxide Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 6
- 230000001954 sterilising effect Effects 0.000 claims abstract description 4
- 238000004659 sterilization and disinfection Methods 0.000 claims abstract description 4
- XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N water Substances O XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 14
- 238000001914 filtration Methods 0.000 claims description 4
- 241000894006 Bacteria Species 0.000 claims description 3
- ZAMOUSCENKQFHK-UHFFFAOYSA-N Chlorine atom Chemical compound [Cl] ZAMOUSCENKQFHK-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims 1
- 241000700605 Viruses Species 0.000 claims 1
- 238000003287 bathing Methods 0.000 claims 1
- 229910052801 chlorine Inorganic materials 0.000 claims 1
- 239000000460 chlorine Substances 0.000 claims 1
- 231100001261 hazardous Toxicity 0.000 claims 1
- 244000005700 microbiome Species 0.000 claims 1
- 239000011152 fibreglass Substances 0.000 abstract description 2
- 239000004033 plastic Substances 0.000 abstract description 2
- 239000004904 UV filter Substances 0.000 description 2
- 230000008878 coupling Effects 0.000 description 2
- 238000010168 coupling process Methods 0.000 description 2
- 238000005859 coupling reaction Methods 0.000 description 2
- 206010014405 Electrocution Diseases 0.000 description 1
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- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C02—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
- C02F—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
- C02F1/00—Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
- C02F1/30—Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by irradiation
- C02F1/32—Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by irradiation with ultraviolet light
- C02F1/325—Irradiation devices or lamp constructions
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- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C02—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
- C02F—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
- C02F1/00—Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
- C02F1/001—Processes for the treatment of water whereby the filtration technique is of importance
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- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C02—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
- C02F—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
- C02F2103/00—Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated
- C02F2103/42—Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated from bathing facilities, e.g. swimming pools
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Abstract
A swimming pool filter comprises an ultra violet sterilization unit (a) and a silica sand filter (f). The UV sterilization unit comprises three hundred, one watt UV LEDs with a twenty four volt power source. The UV unit may be located in the lid of the filter, which may be a screw top lid. The filter body (d) may be made of a tough plastic and fiber glass, with a hole at the front.
Description
Description
Ultra Violet Swimming Pool Filter My design is for an innovative ultra violet sterilising swimming pool filter. Every swimming pool has to have some form of filter and the most common type is a silica sand filter UV sterilisers are also out on the market and have become increasingly popular. My design is to incorporate the two together utilising space in the plant room and giving direct sterilisation to the water as soon as it comes ri to the filter The UV unit will consist of an array of 300 1 watt UV LED's that will make up the lid of the filter (a) (All filters have a lid so that the sand can be changed) The power source will be 24v so no harm can come to anyone through electrocution.
The filter body (d) will be made of tough plastic and fibre glass with a sight hole at the front so that it is clearly visible when the UV unit is on or if the light source needs changing.
The UV lid unit will then be screwed on to the filter once full of sand, plugged in and there you have the two essential filtration Medias working together. (C) As with all swimming pool filters the pool water is pushed through the filter via a circulation pump. The water travels in to the filter through the inlet (e), the water then passes through the filter media (f) (Silica sand) which is bathed in UV light as with the rest of the filter and is discharged back out through a lateral set at the bottom of the filter and through the return line (G) The major benefits of having the UV source within the filter is that the full volume of water circulating through the system will be treated and also the bacteria in the sand itself will be neutralised so that recontamination can not occur
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Ultra Violet Swimming Pool Filter An example of the invention will now be described by referring to the accompanying drawings: Drawing 1 of 2 shows how the UV filter will work Drawing 2 of 2 shows the parts of the UV filter Ultra Violet Swimming Pool Filter Accompanying Sheet to Drawing 1 of 2 Here are the corresponding descriptions to drawing (1 of 2) (a) UV LED Light source incorporated within the filter lid (b) Direction of the UV light (c) UV LED light source attached to the filter tank (d) Filter tank shell (e) Direction of water entering the filter (f) Filter media (silica sand) (g) Direction of water exiting the filter (h) Stand and base of the filter Ultra Violet Swimming Pool Filter Accompanying Sheet to Drawing 2 of 2 Here are the corresponding descriptions to drawing (2 of 2) 1. Lid Spanner 2. UV light source 3. 0-Ring 4. Water diffuser 5. Inlet pipe 6. Bulkhead fittings 7. Air bleed filter 8. Air bleed tube 9. Outlet pipe 10. Laterals 11. Lateral set (complete) 12. Bulkhead face plate 13. Bulkhead 0-Ring 14. Bulkhead coupling 15. Bulkhead coupling 0-Ring 16. Bottom drain assembly
Claims (3)
- Claims Ultra Violet Swimming Pool Filter * UV is effective against all micro-organisms * Kills bacteria, viruses, moulds and their spores * Direct sterilization as water comes in to the filter * Kills bacteria in the filter media itself reducing recontamination of the water * A reduction in chlorine usage * UV is not hazardous * Provides excellent water quality and a more pleasant bathing environment * Ultra long life light source due to being LED rather than tube lights * Reduces the amount of space required for housing pool plant equipment * Very easy to use, just plug in and switch on Amended Claims have been filed as followsCLAIMS1. Filtration apparatus for use with a swimming pool comprising a tank containing filter medium in the form of silica sand and having a space above the filter medium, the tank also having an inlet for pumped inflow of water to said space, an outlet for pumped discharge of water after passage through the filter medium, and a removable lid located for access to said space, characterised by provision of ultra violet (UV) light source mounted inside the lid so that UV light is directed onto the water as it enters the space and onto the silica sand filter medium.
- 2. Filtration apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein the ultra violet light source comprises a plurality of light emitting diodes.
- 3. Swimming pool filtration apparatus substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to and as illustrated by the companying drawings. a) a) a) (\J
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| GB0901016A GB2467131A (en) | 2009-01-22 | 2009-01-22 | Ultra Violet Swimming Pool Filter |
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| GB0901016A GB2467131A (en) | 2009-01-22 | 2009-01-22 | Ultra Violet Swimming Pool Filter |
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| GB0901016D0 GB0901016D0 (en) | 2009-03-04 |
| GB2467131A true GB2467131A (en) | 2010-07-28 |
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| GB0901016A Withdrawn GB2467131A (en) | 2009-01-22 | 2009-01-22 | Ultra Violet Swimming Pool Filter |
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Cited By (5)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN102616983A (en) * | 2012-03-16 | 2012-08-01 | 湖北工业大学 | Water purifying and circulating system for washing hands |
| US10508047B2 (en) | 2016-04-01 | 2019-12-17 | Gecko Alliance Group Inc. | Ultraviolet light water treatment system for bathing units |
| EP3833635A4 (en) * | 2018-08-06 | 2022-03-30 | Hayward Industries, Inc. | Ultraviolet light fluid sanitization systems |
| US11472727B2 (en) | 2017-06-09 | 2022-10-18 | Hayward Industries, Inc. | Combination ultraviolet ray and ozone water sanitizing unit |
| US12157686B2 (en) | 2017-03-21 | 2024-12-03 | Hayward Industries, Inc. | Systems and methods for sanitizing pool and spa water |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB1545595A (en) * | 1975-09-29 | 1979-05-10 | Stausberg H | Process and arrangement for the sterilisation of water |
| GB2306463A (en) * | 1995-11-03 | 1997-05-07 | Triogen Ltd | Decontamination of swimming pool water |
| FR2751954A1 (en) * | 1996-08-02 | 1998-02-06 | S C I De Carnac | DEVICE FOR STERILIZING POOL WATER |
| DE19911443A1 (en) * | 1999-03-04 | 2000-09-07 | Marks Glibitzki | Purification of domestic drinking water by the combined application of ultraviolet radiation and ozone |
| WO2005123598A1 (en) * | 2004-06-21 | 2005-12-29 | Cumminscorp Limited | Water treatment apparatus |
| EP1640343A1 (en) * | 2003-06-13 | 2006-03-29 | Reiken, Inc. | Photocatalyst water treating apparatus |
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- 2009-01-22 GB GB0901016A patent/GB2467131A/en not_active Withdrawn
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB1545595A (en) * | 1975-09-29 | 1979-05-10 | Stausberg H | Process and arrangement for the sterilisation of water |
| GB2306463A (en) * | 1995-11-03 | 1997-05-07 | Triogen Ltd | Decontamination of swimming pool water |
| FR2751954A1 (en) * | 1996-08-02 | 1998-02-06 | S C I De Carnac | DEVICE FOR STERILIZING POOL WATER |
| DE19911443A1 (en) * | 1999-03-04 | 2000-09-07 | Marks Glibitzki | Purification of domestic drinking water by the combined application of ultraviolet radiation and ozone |
| EP1640343A1 (en) * | 2003-06-13 | 2006-03-29 | Reiken, Inc. | Photocatalyst water treating apparatus |
| WO2005123598A1 (en) * | 2004-06-21 | 2005-12-29 | Cumminscorp Limited | Water treatment apparatus |
Cited By (5)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN102616983A (en) * | 2012-03-16 | 2012-08-01 | 湖北工业大学 | Water purifying and circulating system for washing hands |
| US10508047B2 (en) | 2016-04-01 | 2019-12-17 | Gecko Alliance Group Inc. | Ultraviolet light water treatment system for bathing units |
| US12157686B2 (en) | 2017-03-21 | 2024-12-03 | Hayward Industries, Inc. | Systems and methods for sanitizing pool and spa water |
| US11472727B2 (en) | 2017-06-09 | 2022-10-18 | Hayward Industries, Inc. | Combination ultraviolet ray and ozone water sanitizing unit |
| EP3833635A4 (en) * | 2018-08-06 | 2022-03-30 | Hayward Industries, Inc. | Ultraviolet light fluid sanitization systems |
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