Patent ID: 6942463
Filing Date: 2005-09-13
Classification: F04D

Abstract:
1. A combination water pump/air compressor system comprising: a piping configuration including a main pipe carrying a combined pressurized air and water, and also including first, second and third extension pipes which are connected to said main pipe, and further including valve members being connected to said extension pipes; a water and air pressure accumulator assembly being connected to said first extension pipe and being adapted to be connected to water and air sources for providing pressurized air and water to said main pipe; an air injector being connected to said main pipe for creating air bubbles in the water in said main pipe; a water and air mixer assembly being disposed downstream from said air injector and being connected to said main pipe for pressurizing a spongy liquid/gas mixture; and a water and air separator assembly also being disposed downstream from said water and air mixer and being connected to said main pipe for separating pressurized air from pressurized water.