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Method and apparatus for producing activated mineral water
Assignee: Shinko Sangyo Co Ltd
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Filing: 1990-12-27
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Granted: 1991-07-23
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Expires: 2010-12-27
Abstract
Abstract A method and apparatus for producing activated mineral water. Material water is pressurized by a pump and passed through a plurality of columns connected in series and filled with inorganic substances, so that the pressurized water is brought into contact with the inorganic substances while passing through the pipes. The water discharged from the pipes is aerated. The abovementioned cycle may be repeated a plurality of times.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenji Hatanaka
- 👤 Kanji Nakatani
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:14
CPC Classifications
C; C02; C02F; C02F9/00; C02F1/00; C02F1/50; C02F1/68; C02F2103/00; C02F2103/02; C02F2103/026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
48 words
A method for producing mineral water comprising the steps of pressuring water under a pressure of 5-15 atm., passing said pressurized water through a material comprising crushed basalt so that inorganic substances in said material are dissolved into said pressurized water, and subjecting said pressurized water to aeration.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
48 words
A method for producing mineral water comprising the steps of pressuring water under a pressure of 5-15 atm., passing said pressurized water through a material comprising crushed basalt so that inorganic substances in said material are dissolved into said pressurized water, and subjecting said pressurized water to aeration.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein said pressure is about 10 atm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein said inorganic substances comprise metallic substances.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein said material further comprises germanium.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein said material further comprises bone china.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein said material further comprises an herb medicine.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein said material further comprises andesite.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
12 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein said material further comprises magnetite.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein said material further comprises a ceramic.
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