Abstract: A manifold for domestic water purification systems having flow paths that can be redirected without having to change the physical structure of the manifold or water purification system—a structure to assist with proper installation and stabilization of specific filter cartridges, a memory reader for processing data relating to the state of the filter cartridges, a hinge system to allow for easier installation/removal of new and replacement filter cartridges, and a flow path structure to assist in adding accessories to the water filtration system without requiring a modification to the manifold structure.

Abstract: A manifold for domestic water purification systems having flow paths that can be redirected without having to change the physical structure of the manifold or water purification system—a structure to assist with proper installation and stabilization of specific filter cartridges, a memory reader for processing data relating to the state of the filter cartridges, a hinge system to allow for easier installation/removal of new and replacement filter cartridges, and a flow path structure to assist in adding accessories to the water filtration system without requiring a modification to the manifold structure.

Abstract: A pool cleaner including a paddle wheel mechanism positioned within a fluid path of the pool cleaner. The paddle wheel mechanism includes a housing that directs fluid from the fluid path into a first flow path through a first inlet and a second flow path through a second inlet, where the first flow path and the second flow path pass separately through the housing and recombine before an outlet portion. A paddle wheel shaft is supported by the housing, and a first paddle wheel and a second paddle wheel are supported by the paddle wheel shaft. The first paddle wheel is configured to rotate the paddle wheel shaft responsive to fluid directed across the first paddle wheel through the first flow path. The second paddle wheel is configured to rotate the paddle wheel shaft responsive to fluid directed across the second paddle wheel trough the second flow path.

Abstract: A paddle wheel mechanism for a pool cleaner is provided. The paddle wheel mechanism includes a housing, a paddle wheel shaft, and a paddle wheel. The housing includes an internal flow area and the paddle wheel shaft is supported by the housing. The paddle wheel is supported by the paddle wheel shaft and includes a paddle wheel base extending along a base width, a first-type blade, and a second-type blade. The first-type blade extends radially outward from the paddle wheel base and includes a first blade portion extending from a first side of the paddle wheel base for a first blade width less than the base width. The second-type blade extends radially outward from the paddle wheel base and includes a second blade portion extending from a second, opposite side of the paddle wheel base for a second blade width less than the base width.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a paddle wheel mechanism for a pool cleaner. The paddle wheel mechanism includes a housing, a paddle wheel shaft supported by the housing, a first paddle wheel, and a second paddle wheel. The housing directs fluid from a fluid path of the pool cleaner into a first flow path and a second flow path. The first paddle wheel is supported by the paddle wheel shaft and is positioned within the housing along the first flow path. The second paddle wheel is supported by the paddle wheel shaft and is positioned within the housing along the second flow path. The first paddle wheel rotates responsive to fluid directed along the first flow path, and the second paddle wheel rotates responsive to fluid directed along the second flow path.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a paddle wheel mechanism for a pool cleaner. The paddle wheel mechanism includes a housing with an internal flow area, a paddle wheel shaft supported by the housing, and a paddle wheel supported by the paddle wheel shaft. The paddle wheel includes a base extending along a base width and a plurality of paddle wheel blades extending from the base within the internal flow area. The plurality of paddle wheel blades include a first-type blade with a first blade portion having a first blade width, and a second-type blade with a second blade portion having a second blade width. The first blade width and the second blade width are each less than the base width, and the first-type and second-type blades are arranged on the base in an alternating manner.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a paddle wheel mechanism for a pool cleaner. The paddle wheel mechanism includes a housing, a paddle wheel shaft supported by the housing, a first paddle wheel, and a second paddle wheel. The housing directs fluid from a fluid path of the pool cleaner into a first flow path and a second flow path. The first paddle wheel is supported by the paddle wheel shaft and is positioned within the housing along the first flow path. The second paddle wheel is supported by the paddle wheel shaft and is positioned within the housing along the second flow path. The first paddle wheel rotates responsive to fluid directed along the first flow path, and the second paddle wheel rotates responsive to fluid directed along the second flow path.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a paddle wheel mechanism for a pool cleaner. The paddle wheel mechanism includes a housing with an internal flow area, a paddle wheel shaft supported by the housing, and a paddle wheel supported by the paddle wheel shaft. The paddle wheel includes a base extending along a base width and a plurality of paddle wheel blades extending from the base within the internal flow area. The plurality of paddle wheel blades include a first-type blade with a first blade portion having a first blade width extending along the paddle wheel base from a first side of the paddle wheel base, and a second-type blade with a second blade portion having a second blade width extending along the paddle wheel base from a second side of the paddle wheel base. The first blade width and the second blade width are each less than the base width, and the first-type and second-type blades are arranged on the base in an alternating manner.