Abstract: The present invention is directed to pump apparatus for purifying water. The apparatus includes a housing containing a reciprocating plunger pump with a permanently attached filtering module preferably containing a reverse osmosis element. A manifold with a hydraulic actuated shuttle which serves as the spool for a three way valve is attached to the pump housing. The valve provides alternate pressurization and exhaust for the rod side of the piston. The pump may be operated by a hand lever or by power mechanism.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 10, 1987
Date of Patent:
December 26, 1989
Assignee:
Recovery Engineering
Inventors:
William F. Wanner, Sr., deceased, William F. Wanner, Jr., trustee