Patent ID: 7297264
Filing Date: 2007-11-20
Classification: B01J,C02F

Abstract:
1. A water softener, comprising: a resin tank having an upper opening; a top distributor located at the upper opening, the top distributor having an generally cylindrical-shaped outer wall and a generally cylindrical-shaped inner wall, a first fluid channel formed by the outer and inner wall and having a generally annular shape, the first fluid channel having a first opening and a second opening, a second fluid channel formed by the inner wall, a preliminary screen located at the first opening, and a second screen located at the second opening, the second fluid channel having a first opening and a second opening; a control valve coupled to the resin tank and the top distributor; a pipe having one end extending through the second fluid channel of the top distributor and another pipe end extending downwardly from the top distributor; and a bottom distributor coupled to the other end of the pipe.