Patent ID: 6368474
Filing Date: 2002-04-09
Classification: C02F,C25B

Abstract:
A chlorine generator, comprising:(a) a base having a passageway therein, with said passageway having a first end portion and a second end portion; (b) a first liquid-holder extending upward from said base and in fluid communication with said first end portion of the passageway, and a second liquid-holder extending upward from said base and in fluid communication with said second end portion of the passageway; (c) an anode disposed in said first end portion of the passageway, said anode comprising: (i) an electrolyte-contacting portion shaped to cover said passageway; (ii) an electrical connection portion extending outward from said electrolyte-contacting portion; and (iii) an electrode-holder portion substantially surrounding the outer edge of the anode; (d) a cathode disposed in said second end portion of the passageway, said cathode comprising: (i) an electrolyte-contacting portion shaped to cover said passageway; (ii) an electrical connection portion extending outward from said electrolyte-contacting portion; and (iii) an electrode-holder portion substantially surrounding the outer edge of the cathode; (e) an ion-selective membrane in said passageway between said anode and said cathode, said ion-selective membrane being effective for preventing the passage of chloride ions through said membrane; (f) a gas outlet communicating with said first liquid holder; and (g) a handle and a handle support member, wherein said handle support member includes at least one indent, and wherein said handle includes at least one tab that fits in said at least one indent to lock the handle in a selected position.