Desiree W Ragan

US Patent:

6588226, Jul 8, 2003

Filed:

Jul 6, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/611028

Inventors:

Terry L. Semrow - Roy UT
Elwin Brooks Petersen - Ogden UT
Cory Buckway - Ogden UT
Keith C. Warner - Clearfield UT
Mark H. Nelson - Ogden UT
Desiree Ragan - Kaysville UT
Nick Wells - Layton UT
Greg A. Cameron - Ogden UT

Assignee:

Aquatronics, Inc. - Ogden UT

International Classification:

F25D 2114

US Classification:

62291, 62318, 62 93, 62285, 62390, 62151, 62153

Abstract:

A system for recovering potable water from the water vapor in ambient air at a wide range of temperature and humidity conditions. The system is especially adapt at operating efficiently at low temperatures and/or low humidities. The system is able to operate efficiently at low temperatures and/or low humidities by employing a mechanism for enhancing the buildup of frozen water on the surfaces used to condense the water vapor from ambient air.