Abstract: A feeding head assembly and a chemical release system for eliminating scale conditions and maintaining a neutral pH in potable water is disclosed. The feeding head assembly may include a composite membrane system comprising at least one semi-permeable layer and at least one filter layer. A chemical release system may include a cartridge or vessel. The cartridge may include a hollow body with two opposing open ends. A time-release pouch may be located within the hollow body and holds a composition that mixes with potable water to eliminate scale conditions and maintain a neutral pH in the potable water. A feeding head assembly may be coupled within the hollow body between the time-release pouch and one open end of the hollow body.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described which afford greater flexibility for consumers to purchase through either on-line or traditional retail venues and receive a more direct perceived value from reward offerings. The system's network of CPGs enables sponsors and partnered e-commerce retailers to share development, database management, and other administrative costs. Cooperative database mining combined with timely, anticipated and permission-based relevant e-mail communications adds a powerful customer acquisition component to traditional database and customer loyalty programs. Member users benefit from the flexibility in the ways in which they can accumulate value in their member user accounts from entering rewards received from CPG Sponsors. Member users also have flexibility in the manner in which they spend value accumulated in their consumer accounts. In the present invention, conducting online transactions with any one of the partnered e-commerce retailers is simplified and streamlined.