1. A system for providing drinkable hot and cold, which its temperature can be
controlled and adapted, water created from purified potable water derived from the atmosphere, said system comprising:
a housing having an air-inlet port and an air-exhaust port;
a refrigerant compressor;
at least one multi-way solenoid-operated refrigerant control valve;
a controller means for monitoring for controlling said at least one solenoid operated refrigerant control valve and other electrical subsystems within the system;
an evaporator means,
wherein said evaporator means has fins for maximizing surface-area contact and heat transfer with ambient air,
wherein said fins are coated with non-toxic, anti-corrosion materials that comply with applicable regulatory food standards for paint or a PTFE protective layer, said coating also promoting the rapid collection of condensate water, and wherein said evaporator can be configured by said at least one solenoid-operated refrigerant control valve to receive chilled refrigerant as pumped from said refrigerant compressor to chill air passing across said evaporator fins, and wherein said evaporator can be configured by said at least one solenoid-operated refrigerant control valve to receive hot refrigerant as pumped from said refrigerant compressor to defrost said evaporator fins;
an anti-static, anti-mold air filter,
wherein said anti-static, anti-mold air filter is installed upstream of said evaporator means;
a condenser means for the system's refrigeration cycle;
a fan/blower means,
wherein said fan or blower means circulates ambient air from said air-inlet port, through said anti-static, anti-mold air filter, across said evaporator means, said condenser means, then out said air-exhaust port;
a collector means with highly polished surfaces;
a preliminary filter to remove the smell of condensate water and ammonia,
wherein said preliminary filter is comprised of activated carbon or zeolite,
1 a condensate collection tank,
wherein said highly polished surfaces of said collector means facilitate the gravity flow of condensate water into said condensate-collection tank, and
wherein said condensate-collection tank is equipped with a water-level detector, said water-level detector and controller means causing said evaporator means to stop receiving chilled refrigerant at a predetermined high-level setpoint, at least one water pump;
a particle filter for filtering particles to protect the intake of said at least one water pump;
a water-purification filtration assembly to filter out bacteria, viruses, and heavy metals, as well as to remove unwanted smells, comprising
at least one activated carbon filter,
at least one reverse-osmosis filter,
wherein said reverse-osmosis filter has an aperture of less than or equal to 0.0001 μιη and wherein said reverse-osmosis filter can be back- flushed such that the waste water can be directed to said collector means via a three-way valve that is controlled by a waste -water proportion controller,
at least one zeolite filter,
wherein said water pump pumps condensate water from said condensate-collection tank through said water-purification assembly a purified-water-collection tank for collecting purified water,
wherein said purified-water collection tank is equipped with a water-level detector, said water level detector and controller means causing said at least one water pump to stop pumping new purified water into said purified-water tank at a
predetermined high-level setpoint,
a cooling loop disposed within said purified water collection tank,
wherein said cooling loop can be configured by said at least one solenoid-operated refrigerant control valve receive refrigerant as pumped from said refrigerant compressor to cool said purified water, and
wherein the temperature of said purified water in the purified-water-collection tank is maintained within a temperature range of 2-15 C;
a sterilization means for killing biological material and viruses within said purified- water-collection tank, comprising an ultra-violet light device and sterilization chamber, said ultra-violet light device having an effective sterilization rate of at least 99.99%,
2 using a wavelength in the range of 253-255 nm;
a hot-water tank that receives purified water from said purified- water tank through gravity drain,
wherein said hot-water tank contains an electrical heating element,
wherein the water within said hot- water tank is within a range of 50-95 C, as controlled by said controller means, and
wherein to provide hot, potable water for a user, said hot, potable water can be pumped by a hot- water pump through an electrically operated valve and an output filter to a common outlet header;
a common outlet valve, disposed at said common outlet header, that can be positioned to allow a user to obtain an output of hot or cold purified water from the system;
at least two speakers, stored within said housing with a sliding port adapted for IPhone,
IPod and any MP3 MP4,
equipped with a control panel to increase or decrease the volume of the music and or changing the channels remotely with the use of a remote control.
2. The system of claim 1, wherein said generating water from the atmosphere while being able to play music through an IPhone, an IPod docking sliding integrated system or any MP3 or MP4 players with an integrated port.
3. A system for providing drinkable water created from purified potable water derived from the atmosphere, said system comprising:
a housing having an air-inlet port and an air-exhaust port;
a refrigerant compressor;
at least one multi-way solenoid-operated refrigerant control valve;
a controller means for monitoring for controlling said at least one solenoid-operated refrigerant control valve and other electrical subsystems within the system;
an evaporator means,
wherein said evaporator means has fins for maximizing surface-area contact and heat transfer with ambient air,
wherein said fins are coated with non-toxic, anti-corrosion materials that comply with applicable regulatory food standards for paint or a PTFE protective layer, said coating also promoting the rapid collection of condensate water, and wherein said evaporator can be configured by said at least one solenoid-operated
3 refrigerant control valve to receive chilled refrigerant as pumped from said refrigerant compressor to chill air passing across said evaporator fins, and wherein said evaporator can be configured by said at least one solenoid-operated refrigerant control valve to receive hot refrigerant as pumped from said refrigerant compressor to defrost said evaporator fins;
an anti-static, anti-mold air filter,
wherein said anti-static, anti-mold air filter is installed upstream of said evaporator means;
a condenser means for the system's refrigeration cycle;
a fan/blower means,
wherein said fan or blower means circulates ambient air from said air-inlet port, through said anti-static, anti-mold air filter, across said evaporator means, said condenser means, then out said air-exhaust port;
a collector means with highly polished surfaces;
a preliminary filter to remove the smell of condensate water and ammonia,
wherein said preliminary filter is comprised of activated carbon or zeolite;
a condensate-collection tank,
wherein said highly polished surfaces of said collector means facilitate the gravity flow of condensate water into said condensate-collection tank, and
wherein said condensate-collection tank is equipped with a water-level detector, said water-level detector and controller means causing said evaporator means to stop receiving chilled refrigerant at a predetermined high-level setpoint;
at least one water pump;
a particle filter for filtering particles to protect the intake of said at least one water pump;
a water-purification filtration assembly to filter out bacteria, viruses, and heavy metals, as well as to remove unwanted smells, comprising:
at least one activated carbon filter,
at least one reverse-osmosis filter,
wherein said reverse-osmosis filter has an aperture of less than or equal to 0.0001 μιη, and
wherein said reverse-osmosis filter can be back- flushed such that the waste water can be directed to said collector means via a three-way valve that is controlled by a waste-water proportion controller,
4 at least one zeolite filter;
wherein said water pump pumps condensate water from said condensate-collection tank through said water-purification assembly;
a purified-water-collection tank for collecting purified water,
wherein said purified-water collection tank is equipped with a water-level detector, said water-level detector and controller means causing said at least one water pump to stop pumping new purified water into said purified-water tank at a predetermined high-level setpoint;
a cooling loop disposed within said purified-water-collection tank,
wherein said cooling loop can be configured by said at least one solenoid-operated refrigerant control valve receive refrigerant as pumped from said refrigerant compressor to cool said purified water, and
wherein the temperature of said purified water in the purified-water-collection
tank is maintained within a temperature range of 2-15 °C;
a sterilization means for killing biological material and viruses within said purified- water-collection tank, comprising an ultra-violet light device and sterilization chamber, said ultra-violet light device having an effective sterilization rate of at least 99.99%, using a wavelength in the range of 253-255 nm;
a hot-water tank that receives purified water from said purified-water tank through gravity drain,
wherein said hot-water tank contains an electrical heating element, wherein the water within said hot-water tank is within a range of 50-95 °C, as controlled by said controller means, and
wherein to provide hot, potable water for a user, said hot, potable water can be pumped by a hot- water pump through an electrically operated valve and an output filter to a common outlet header;
5 a common outlet valve, disposed at said common outlet header, that can be positioned to allow a user to obtain an output of hot or cold purified water from the system;
an interface for charging and playing an audio device connected thereto;
at least one speaker controlled by the system, said control effectuated through at least one of: a control panel, a remote control, or an audio device application;
thereby producing air-extracted, purified water, which is available for a user to extract via said outlet-release valve, and a system for charging and playing an audio device connected thereto.
4. The system of claim 3 wherein the system further comprises:
at least two speakers, stored within said housing;
a sliding port adapted for IPhone, IPod and any MP3 or MP4 music player; and a control panel to increase or decrease the volume of the music and or changing the channels remotely with the use of a remote control.
5. The system of claim 4 wherein the port is a sliding port for a portable electronic device and is adapted for use with at least 2 devices selected from: an IPhone, IPod, MP3 player, MP4 player, smart-phone, tablet computer, digital radio, or an audio book player.
6. The system of claim 3 wherein the port for a portable electronic device is adapted for use with at least 1 device selected from: an MP3 player, an MP4 player, a smart-phone, a tablet computer, a digital radio, or an audio book player.
7. The system of claim 3 wherein the air-extracted, purified water is further cooled to form ice and said ice may thereafter be dispensed from the system.
8. The system of claim 7 further comprising a coffeemaker,
said coffee maker comprising: a ground coffee container, an inlet for hot water or steam, and an outlet for liquid coffee, thereby comprising a coffee maker.
9. The system of claim 8 wherein the water is heated to form steam which is may then be made available through a steam dispensing tube, wherein the flow of steam
6 through the steam dispensing tube is controlled by a valve which may be activated by a user.
10. The system of claim 3 further comprising a coffeemaker,
said coffee maker comprising: a ground coffee container adapted to holding ground coffee, having an inlet for hot water or steam, and an outlet for liquid coffee, thereby comprising a coffee maker.
11. A system for providing ice and drinkable hot and cold water created from purified potable water derived from the atmosphere, said system comprising:
a housing having an air-inlet port and an air-exhaust port;
a refrigerant compressor;
at least one multi-way solenoid-operated refrigerant control valve;
a controller means for monitoring for controlling said at least one solenoid operated refrigerant control valve and other electrical subsystems within the system;
an evaporator means,
wherein said evaporator means has fins for maximizing surface-area contact and heat transfer with ambient air,
wherein said fins are coated with non-toxic, anti-corrosion materials that comply with applicable regulatory food standards for paint or a PTFE protective layer, said coating also promoting the rapid collection of condensate water, and wherein said evaporator can be configured by said at least one solenoid-operated refrigerant control valve to receive chilled refrigerant as pumped from said refrigerant compressor to chill air passing across said evaporator fins, and wherein said evaporator can be configured by said at least one solenoid-operated refrigerant control valve to receive hot refrigerant as pumped from said refrigerant compressor to defrost said evaporator fins;
an anti-static, anti-mold air filter,
wherein said anti-static, anti-mold air filter is installed upstream of said evaporator means;
a condenser means for the system's refrigeration cycle;
a fan/blower means,
wherein said fan or blower means circulates ambient air from said air-inlet port, through said anti-static, anti-mold air filter, across said evaporator means, said
7 condenser means, then out said air-exhaust port;
a collector means with highly polished surfaces;
a preliminary filter to remove the smell of condensate water and ammonia,
wherein said preliminary filter is comprised of activated carbon or zeolite, a condensate collection tank,
wherein said highly polished surfaces of said collector means facilitate the gravity flow of condensate water into said condensate-collection tank, and
wherein said condensate-collection tank is equipped with a water-level detector, said water-level detector and controller means causing said evaporator means to stop receiving chilled refrigerant at a predetermined high-level setpoint, at least one water pump;
a particle filter for filtering particles to protect the intake of said at least one water pump;
a water-purification filtration assembly to filter out bacteria, viruses, and heavy metals, as well as to remove unwanted smells, comprising
at least one activated carbon filter,
at least one reverse-osmosis filter,
wherein said reverse-osmosis filter has an aperture of less than or equal to 0.0001 μιη and wherein said reverse-osmosis filter can be back- flushed such that the waste water can be directed to said collector means via a three-way valve that is controlled by a waste -water proportion controller,
at least one zeolite filter,
wherein said water pump pumps condensate water from said condensate-collection tank through said water-purification assembly a purified-water-collection tank for collecting purified water,
wherein said purified-water collection tank is equipped with a water-level detector, said water level detector and controller means causing said at least one water pump to stop pumping new purified water into said purified-water tank at a
predetermined high-level setpoint,
a cooling loop disposed within said purified water collection tank,
wherein said cooling loop can be configured by said at least one solenoid-operated refrigerant control valve receive refrigerant as pumped from said refrigerant compressor to cool said purified water, and
wherein the temperature of said purified water in the purified-water-collection tank
8 is maintained within a temperature range of 2-15 C;
a sterilization means for killing biological material and viruses within said purified- water-collection tank, comprising an ultra-violet light device and sterilization chamber, said ultra-violet light device having an effective sterilization rate of at least 99.99%, using a wavelength in the range of 253-255 nm;
a hot-water tank that receives purified water from said purified- water tank through gravity drain,
wherein said hot-water tank contains an electrical heating element,
wherein the water within said hot- water tank is within a range of 50-95 C, as controlled by said controller means, and
wherein to provide hot, potable water for a user, said hot, potable water can be pumped by a hot- water pump through an electrically operated valve and an output filter to a common outlet header;
a common outlet valve, disposed at said common outlet header, that can be positioned to allow a user to obtain an output of hot or cold purified water from the system;
an ice maker, the ice maker comprising:
an inlet to a vessel, the inlet provided with purified water,
a vessel for containing the purified water during cooling,
at least one cooling loop adjacent to the vessel; and
an ice dispenser;
thereby allowing a user to obtain an output of ice or hot or cold purified water from the system.
12. The system of claim 11, further comprising an interface for charging and playing an audio device connected thereto.
13. The system of claim 12, further comprising a module for making and dispensing coffee drinks.
14. The system of claim 11, further comprising a module for making and dispensing coffee drinks.
15. The system of claim 14, further comprising an interface for playing an audio device connected thereto.
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16. A system for providing drinkable hot and cold water created from purified potable water derived from the atmosphere and for providing coffee, said system comprising:
a housing having an air-inlet port and an air-exhaust port;
a refrigerant compressor;
at least one multi-way solenoid-operated refrigerant control valve;
a controller means for monitoring for controlling said at least one solenoid operated refrigerant control valve and other electrical subsystems within the system;
an evaporator means,
wherein said evaporator means has fins for maximizing surface-area contact and heat transfer with ambient air,
wherein said fins are coated with non-toxic, anti-corrosion materials that comply with applicable regulatory food standards for paint or a PTFE protective layer, said coating also promoting the rapid collection of condensate water, and wherein said evaporator can be configured by said at least one solenoid-operated refrigerant control valve to receive chilled refrigerant as pumped from said refrigerant compressor to chill air passing across said evaporator fins, and wherein said evaporator can be configured by said at least one solenoid-operated refrigerant control valve to receive hot refrigerant as pumped from said refrigerant compressor to defrost said evaporator fins;
an anti-static, anti-mold air filter,
wherein said anti-static, anti-mold air filter is installed upstream of said evaporator means;
a condenser means for the system's refrigeration cycle;
a fan/blower means,
wherein said fan or blower means circulates ambient air from said air-inlet port, through said anti-static, anti-mold air filter, across said evaporator means, said condenser means, then out said air-exhaust port;
a collector means with highly polished surfaces;
a preliminary filter to remove the smell of condensate water and ammonia,
wherein said preliminary filter is comprised of activated carbon or zeolite, a condensate collection tank,
wherein said highly polished surfaces of said collector means facilitate the gravity
10 flow of condensate water into said condensate-collection tank, and
wherein said condensate-collection tank is equipped with a water-level detector, said water-level detector and controller means causing said evaporator means to stop receiving chilled refrigerant at a predetermined high-level setpoint, at least one water pump;
a particle filter for filtering particles to protect the intake of said at least one water pump;
a water-purification filtration assembly to filter out bacteria, viruses, and heavy metals, as well as to remove unwanted smells, comprising
at least one activated carbon filter,
at least one reverse-osmosis filter,
wherein said reverse-osmosis filter has an aperture of less than or equal to 0.0001 μιη and wherein said reverse-osmosis filter can be back- flushed such that the waste water can be directed to said collector means via a three-way valve that is controlled by a waste -water proportion controller,
at least one zeolite filter,
wherein said water pump pumps condensate water from said condensate-collection tank through said water-purification assembly a purified-water-collection tank for collecting purified water,
wherein said purified-water collection tank is equipped with a water-level detector, said water level detector and controller means causing said at least one water pump to stop pumping new purified water into said purified-water tank at a
predetermined high-level setpoint,
a cooling loop disposed within said purified water collection tank,
wherein said cooling loop can be configured by said at least one solenoid-operated refrigerant control valve receive refrigerant as pumped from said refrigerant compressor to cool said purified water, and
wherein the temperature of said purified water in the purified-water-collection tank is maintained within a temperature range of 2-15 C;
a sterilization means for killing biological material and viruses within said purified- water-collection tank, comprising an ultra-violet light device and sterilization chamber, said ultra-violet light device having an effective sterilization rate of at least 99.99%, using a wavelength in the range of 253-255 nm;
a hot-water tank that receives purified water from said purified-water tank through
11 gravity drain,
wherein said hot-water tank contains an electrical heating element,
wherein the water within said hot- water tank is within a range of 50-95 C, as controlled by said controller means, and
wherein to provide hot, potable water for a user, said hot, potable water can be pumped by a hot- water pump through an electrically operated valve and an output filter to a common outlet header;
a common outlet valve, disposed at said common outlet header, that can be positioned to allow a user to obtain an output of hot or cold purified water from the system;
a coffee maker, the coffee maker comprising:
an inlet to a ground coffee container, the inlet provided with at least one of:
hot purified water, or
steam,
a ground coffee container, and
an outlet for liquid coffee
thereby allowing a user to obtain an output of coffee or hot or cold purified water from the system.
17. The system of claim 16, further comprising an interface for playing an audio device connected thereto.
18. The system of claim 17, further comprising a module for making and dispensing ice.
19. The system of claim 16, further comprising a module for making and dispensing ice.
20. The system of claim 19, further comprising an interface for playing an audio device connected thereto.
21. A method for making a system for providing an audio player and drinkable water derived from the atmosphere, said method comprising the steps of:
providing a housing having an air-inlet port and an air- exhaust port;
providing a refrigerant compressor;
12 providing at least one multi-way solenoid-operated refrigerant control valve;
providing a controller means for monitoring for controlling said at least one solenoid- operated refrigerant control valve and other electrical subsystems within the system; providing an evaporator means,
wherein said evaporator means has fins for maximizing surface-area contact and heat transfer with ambient air,
wherein said fins are coated with non-toxic, anti-corrosion materials that comply with applicable regulatory food standards for paint or a PTFE protective layer, said coating also promoting the rapid collection of condensate water, and wherein said evaporator can be configured by said at least one solenoid-operated refrigerant control valve to receive chilled refrigerant as pumped from said refrigerant compressor to chill air passing across said evaporator fins, and wherein said evaporator can be configured by said at least one solenoid-operated refrigerant control valve to receive hot refrigerant as pumped from said refrigerant compressor to defrost said evaporator fins;
providing an anti-static, anti-mold air filter,
wherein said anti-static, anti-mold air filter is installed upstream of said evaporator means;
providing a condenser means for the system's refrigeration cycle;
providing a fan/blower means,
wherein said fan or blower means circulates ambient air from said air-inlet port, through said anti-static, anti-mold air filter, across said evaporator means, said condenser means, then out said air-exhaust port;
providing a collector means with highly polished surfaces;
providing a preliminary filter to remove the smell of condensate water and ammonia, wherein said preliminary filter is comprised of activated carbon or zeolite;
providing a condensate-collection tank,
wherein said highly polished surfaces of said collector means facilitate the gravity flow of condensate water into said condensate-collection tank, and
wherein said condensate-collection tank is equipped with a water-level detector, said water-level detector and controller means causing said evaporator means to stop receiving chilled refrigerant at a predetermined high-level setpoint;
providing at least one water pump;
providing a particle filter for filtering particles to protect the intake of said at least one
13 water pump;
providing a water-purification filtration assembly to filter out bacteria, viruses, and heavy metals, as well as to remove unwanted smells, comprising:
at least one activated carbon filter,
at least one reverse-osmosis filter,
wherein said reverse-osmosis filter has an aperture of less than or equal to 0.0001 μιη, and
wherein said reverse-osmosis filter can be back- flushed such that the waste water can be directed to said collector means via a three-way valve that is controlled by a waste-water proportion controller,
at least one zeolite filter;
wherein said water pump pumps condensate water from said condensate-collection tank through said water-purification assembly;
providing a purified-water-collection tank for collecting purified water,
wherein said purified-water collection tank is equipped with a water-level detector, said water-level detector and controller means causing said at least one water pump to stop pumping new purified water into said purified-water tank at a predetermined high-level setpoint;
providing a cooling loop disposed within said purified-water-collection tank,
wherein said cooling loop can be configured by said at least one solenoid-operated refrigerant control valve receive refrigerant as pumped from said refrigerant compressor to cool said purified water, and
wherein the temperature of said purified water in the purified-water-collection
tank is maintained within a temperature range of 2-15 °C;
providing a sterilization means for killing biological material and viruses within said purified-water-collection tank, comprising an ultra-violet light device and sterilization chamber, said ultra-violet light device having an effective sterilization rate of at least 99.99%, using a wavelength in the range of 253-255 nm;
providing a hot- water tank that receives purified water from said purified-water tank
14 through gravity drain,
wherein said hot-water tank contains an electrical heating element, wherein the water within said hot-water tank is within a range of 50-95 °C, as controlled by said controller means, and
wherein to provide hot, potable water for a user, said hot, potable water can be pumped by a hot- water pump through an electrically operated valve and an output filter to a common outlet header;
providing a common outlet valve, disposed at said common outlet header, that can be positioned to allow a user to obtain an output of hot or cold purified water from the system; and
providing an interface for charging and playing an audio device connected thereto; providing at least one speaker within or connected to said housing; and
thereby providing a method for making a system for providing an audio player and air- extracted, purified water, the water being thereby available for a user to extract via said outlet-release valve.
22. The method of claim 21, wherein the interface for charging and playing an audio device is adapted to play audio files transmitted from: an MP3 player, a smart- phone, a digital radio, an audio book player, or an MP4 player.
23. The method of claim 21, wherein the audio device is selected from the set consisting of: MP3 players, IPods, and IPhones.
24. The method of claim 21, wherein the method further comprises:
providing at least one CO2 gas cylinder, stored within said housing and removable, equipped with a one-way valve, a valve stem, an outlet-release valve, and a pressure- relief valve;
providing a gas-diffusion chamber, stored within said housing and removable, equipped with an inlet valve and a pressure-relief valve,
wherein said controller means will set off an alarm if said relief valve's spring pressure setting is set above a pre-determined value, and
15 wherein said gas-diffusion chamber contains an effective amount of purified water user-determined, obtained by a user by manually filling said gas-to a
predetermined level with purified water obtained from said common outlet valve for the system;
providing a gas line used to communicatively couple said at least one CO2 gas cylinder and said gas-diffusion chamber; and
a spring-loaded lever communicatively coupled to said at least one CO2 gas cylinder valve stem such that when said lever is depressed,
said at least one CO2 gas cylinder valve stem opens said outlet-release valve, said at least one CO2 gas cylinder one-way valve releases pressurized gas into said gas line and into said gas-diffusion chamber via a trachea pipe within said gas- diffusion chamber, and
once said gas-diffusion chamber realizes a saturated content of purified water and CO2 gas (that is, said purified water has become sufficiently carbonated), said outlet-release valve opens, thus signaling a user to release said spring-loaded lever to stop the transfer of gas between said at least one CO2 gas cylinder and said gas- diffusion chamber;
thereby carbonating air-extracted, purified water, which is available for a user to extract via said outlet-release valve; and providing an audio player.
25. The method of claim 21, wherein the purified water is cooled to form ice and the ice may be dispensed to a user.
26. The method of claim 25, wherein said purified water is heated and passed through a chamber containing ground coffee to form a liquid coffee beverage which may be dispensed to a user.
27. The method of claim 21 , wherein said purified water is heated and passed through a chamber containing ground coffee to form a liquid coffee beverage which may be dispensed to a user.
28. The method of claim 27, further comprising the step of cooling the purified water to form ice and the ice may be dispensed to a user.
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29. A method for making a system for providing ice and drinkable water derived from the atmosphere, said method comprising the steps of:
providing a housing having an air-inlet port and an air- exhaust port;
providing a refrigerant compressor;
providing at least one multi-way solenoid-operated refrigerant control valve;
providing a controller means for monitoring for controlling said at least one solenoid- operated refrigerant control valve and other electrical subsystems within the system; providing an evaporator means,
wherein said evaporator means has fins for maximizing surface-area contact and heat transfer with ambient air,
wherein said fins are coated with non-toxic, anti-corrosion materials that comply with applicable regulatory food standards for paint or a PTFE protective layer, said coating also promoting the rapid collection of condensate water, and wherein said evaporator can be configured by said at least one solenoid-operated refrigerant control valve to receive chilled refrigerant as pumped from said refrigerant compressor to chill air passing across said evaporator fins, and wherein said evaporator can be configured by said at least one solenoid-operated refrigerant control valve to receive hot refrigerant as pumped from said refrigerant compressor to defrost said evaporator fins;
providing an anti-static, anti-mold air filter,
wherein said anti-static, anti-mold air filter is installed upstream of said evaporator means;
providing a condenser means for the system's refrigeration cycle;
providing a fan/blower means,
wherein said fan or blower means circulates ambient air from said air-inlet port, through said anti-static, anti-mold air filter, across said evaporator means, said condenser means, then out said air-exhaust port;
providing a collector means with highly polished surfaces;
providing a preliminary filter to remove the smell of condensate water and ammonia, wherein said preliminary filter is comprised of activated carbon or zeolite;
providing a condensate-collection tank,
wherein said highly polished surfaces of said collector means facilitate the gravity flow of condensate water into said condensate-collection tank, and
wherein said condensate-collection tank is equipped with a water-level detector,
17 said water-level detector and controller means causing said evaporator means to stop receiving chilled refrigerant at a predetermined high-level setpoint;
providing at least one water pump;
providing a particle filter for filtering particles to protect the intake of said at least one water pump;
providing a water-purification filtration assembly to filter out bacteria, viruses, and heavy metals, as well as to remove unwanted smells, comprising:
at least one activated carbon filter,
at least one reverse-osmosis filter,
wherein said reverse-osmosis filter has an aperture of less than or equal to 0.0001 μιη, and
wherein said reverse-osmosis filter can be back- flushed such that the waste water can be directed to said collector means via a three-way valve that is controlled by a waste-water proportion controller,
at least one zeolite filter;
wherein said water pump pumps condensate water from said condensate-collection tank through said water-purification assembly;
providing a purified-water-collection tank for collecting purified water,
wherein said purified-water collection tank is equipped with a water-level detector, said water-level detector and controller means causing said at least one water pump to stop pumping new purified water into said purified-water tank at a predetermined high-level setpoint;
providing a cooling loop disposed within said purified-water-collection tank,
wherein said cooling loop can be configured by said at least one solenoid-operated refrigerant control valve receive refrigerant as pumped from said refrigerant compressor to cool said purified water, and
wherein the temperature of said purified water in the purified-water-collection
tank is maintained within a temperature range of 2-15 °C;
providing a sterilization means for killing biological material and viruses within said
18 purified- water-collection tank, comprising an ultra-violet light device and sterilization chamber, said ultra-violet light device having an effective sterilization rate of at least 99.99%, using a wavelength in the range of 253-255 nm;
providing a hot- water tank that receives purified water from said purified-water tank through gravity drain,
wherein said hot-water tank contains an electrical heating element, wherein the water within said hot-water tank is within a range of 50-95 °C, as controlled by said controller means, and
wherein to provide hot, potable water for a user, said hot, potable water can be pumped by a hot- water pump through an electrically operated valve and an output filter to a common outlet header;
providing a common outlet valve, disposed at said common outlet header, that can be positioned to allow a user to obtain an output of hot or cold purified water from the system; and
providing an ice maker comprising:
an inlet to a vessel, the inlet provided with purified water,
a vessel for containing the purified water during cooling,
at least one cooling loop adjacent to the vessel; and
an ice dispenser having a release mechanism;
thereby providing a method for making a system for producing air-extracted, purified water and ice, the water being thereby available for a user to extract via said outlet- release valve, and the ice being available for a user to extract through said ice release mechanism.
30. The method of claim 29, further comprising the step of providing a coffee maker, the coffee maker using heated purified water passed through a chamber containing ground coffee to form a liquid coffee beverage which may be dispensed to a user.
31. A method for making a system for providing ice and drinkable water derived from the atmosphere, said method comprising the steps of:
19 providing a housing having an air-inlet port and an air- exhaust port;
providing a refrigerant compressor;
providing at least one multi-way solenoid-operated refrigerant control valve;
providing a controller means for monitoring for controlling said at least one solenoid- operated refrigerant control valve and other electrical subsystems within the system; providing an evaporator means,
wherein said evaporator means has fins for maximizing surface-area contact and heat transfer with ambient air,
wherein said fins are coated with non-toxic, anti-corrosion materials that comply with applicable regulatory food standards for paint or a PTFE protective layer, said coating also promoting the rapid collection of condensate water, and wherein said evaporator can be configured by said at least one solenoid-operated refrigerant control valve to receive chilled refrigerant as pumped from said refrigerant compressor to chill air passing across said evaporator fins, and wherein said evaporator can be configured by said at least one solenoid-operated refrigerant control valve to receive hot refrigerant as pumped from said refrigerant compressor to defrost said evaporator fins;
providing an anti-static, anti-mold air filter,
wherein said anti-static, anti-mold air filter is installed upstream of said evaporator means;
providing a condenser means for the system's refrigeration cycle;
providing a fan/blower means,
wherein said fan or blower means circulates ambient air from said air-inlet port, through said anti-static, anti-mold air filter, across said evaporator means, said condenser means, then out said air-exhaust port;
providing a collector means with highly polished surfaces;
providing a preliminary filter to remove the smell of condensate water and ammonia, wherein said preliminary filter is comprised of activated carbon or zeolite;
providing a condensate-collection tank,
wherein said highly polished surfaces of said collector means facilitate the gravity flow of condensate water into said condensate-collection tank, and
wherein said condensate-collection tank is equipped with a water-level detector, said water-level detector and controller means causing said evaporator means to stop receiving chilled refrigerant at a predetermined high-level setpoint;
20 providing at least one water pump;
providing a particle filter for filtering particles to protect the intake of said at least one water pump;
providing a water-purification filtration assembly to filter out bacteria, viruses, and heavy metals, as well as to remove unwanted smells, comprising:
at least one activated carbon filter,
at least one reverse-osmosis filter,
wherein said reverse-osmosis filter has an aperture of less than or equal to 0.0001 μιη, and
wherein said reverse-osmosis filter can be back- flushed such that the waste water can be directed to said collector means via a three-way valve that is controlled by a waste-water proportion controller,
at least one zeolite filter;
wherein said water pump pumps condensate water from said condensate-collection tank through said water-purification assembly;
providing a purified-water-collection tank for collecting purified water,
wherein said purified-water collection tank is equipped with a water-level detector, said water-level detector and controller means causing said at least one water pump to stop pumping new purified water into said purified-water tank at a predetermined high-level setpoint;
providing a cooling loop disposed within said purified-water-collection tank,
wherein said cooling loop can be configured by said at least one solenoid-operated refrigerant control valve receive refrigerant as pumped from said refrigerant compressor to cool said purified water, and
wherein the temperature of said purified water in the purified-water-collection
tank is maintained within a temperature range of 2-15 °C;
providing a sterilization means for killing biological material and viruses within said purified-water-collection tank, comprising an ultra-violet light device and sterilization chamber, said ultra-violet light device having an effective sterilization rate of at least
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99.99%, using a wavelength in the range of 253-255 nm;
providing a hot- water tank that receives purified water from said purified-water tank through gravity drain,
wherein said hot-water tank contains an electrical heating element, wherein the water within said hot-water tank is within a range of 50-95 °C, as controlled by said controller means, and
wherein to provide hot, potable water for a user, said hot, potable water can be pumped by a hot- water pump through an electrically operated valve and an output filter to a common outlet header;
providing a common outlet valve, disposed at said common outlet header, that can be positioned to allow a user to obtain an output of hot or cold purified water from the system; and
providing a coffee maker comprising:
an inlet to a ground coffee container, the inlet provided with at least one of:
hot purified water, or
steam,
a ground coffee container, and
an outlet for liquid coffee;
thereby providing a method for making a system for producing air-extracted, purified water and coffee, thereby available for a user to extract via said outlet-release valve.
32. The method of claim 21 , wherein:
said refrigerant compressor is a controllable, variable-speed, high-efficiency compressor;
said refrigerant compressor is controlled by an inverter-controller;
said duty cycles and operation of said refrigerant compressor can be user-adjusted at an onboard control panel via said inverter-controller; and
a user can program the system to operate said refrigerant compressor at optimum efficiency according to the environmental conditions.
33. The method of claim 21 , 24, 29, or 31 , further comprising the step of
22 providing at least one solar panel having a rated capacity of at least 300 W to electrically power the system.
34. The system of 1, 3, 11, or 16, further comprising at least one solar panel having a rated capacity of at least 300 W to electrically power the system.
35. The system of claim 5 wherein the ice is combined with at least one flavoring ingredient and at least one alcoholic spirit to dispense a cocktail according to a programmed recipe, wherein the programmed recipe determines the volume of flavoring and spirit dispensed by the system.
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