Abstract: A self-contained, portable device for decomposing ions present in a liquid includes a housing shaped to be held within a human hand; a source of electric current; an anode that is comprised of an inert material, attached to the housing and in electrical communication with the source of electric current; a cathode that is comprised of an inert material, attached to the housing and in electrical communication with the source of electric current; and a switch for electrically connecting the anode, the cathode and the source of electric current.

Abstract: There is provided a self-contained, portable device for removing ions from a liquid. The device includes an upper housing shaped to be fittable within a human hand. The device further includes a source of electric current contained in the upper housing and an anode electrically connectable to the source of electric current. The anode is attached to the upper housing, and the anode is formed of a non-ionizable metal. The device also includes a cathode electrically connectable to the source of direct electric current. The cathode is attached to the upper housing, and the cathode is formed of a non-ionizable metal. The device also includes a switch for electrically connecting the anode, the cathode and the source of electric current, and a removable lower housing which surrounds the anode and the cathode.