Abstract: The invention is directed to point of use devices and appliances for alkalizing and/or adjusting the oxidation/reduction potential of water that is to be ingested. The devices comprise straws, carafes, countertop units, water bottle units and any other devices that will treat the water at the point of use. The water will flow through the point of use devices or appliances longitudinally or radially. The point of use device or appliance will contain an alkalizing formulation that will increase the pH of the water to preferably above about 8 and the oxidation/reduction potential to about ?100 and ?700. The amount of water that can be treated will depend on the amount of the oxidation/reduction potential and alkalizing formulations used and the size and capacity of the device or appliance for the alkalizing and oxidation/reduction potential formulations. The alkalizing formulation will supply to the water being treated one or more of potassium, calcium and magnesium ions.

Abstract: There is disclosed a unique water treatment system which incorporates a unique primary valve. The primary valve comprises an interconnected first part and second part. The first part attaches to a water source and provides untreated water to water treatment units which are controlled by the second part of the primary valve. Untreated water flows to a first water treatment unit and subsequently through a valve to the second part of the primary valve and to use or to a second water treatment unit. From the second water treatment unit the water flows to the second part of the primary valve and to use. The second part of the primary valve has a unique bore and slideable shaft valve structure. The water treatment units can purify the water and/or add substances to the water.

Abstract: The invention is directed to point of use devices and appliances for alkalizing and/or adjusting the oxidation/reduction potential of water that is to be ingested. The devices comprise straws, carafes, countertop units, water bottle units and any other devices that will treat the water at the point of use. The water will flow through the point of use devices or appliances longitudinally or radially. The point of use device or appliance will contain an alkalizing formulation that will increase the pH of the water to preferably above about 8 and the oxidation/reduction potential to about ?100 and ?700. The amount of water that can be treated will depend on the amount of the oxidation/reduction potential and alkalizing formulations used and the size and capacity of the device or appliance for the alkalizing and oxidation/reduction potential formulations. The alkalizing formulation will supply to the water being treated one or more of potassium, calcium and magnesium ions.

Abstract: The invention is directed to point of use devices and appliances for alkalizing water that is to be ingested. The devices comprise straws, carafes, countertop units, water bottle units, and any other devices that will treat the water at the point of use. The water will flow through the point of use devices or appliances longitudinally or radially. The point of use device or appliance will contain an alkalizing formulation that will increase the pH of the water to preferably above about 8. The amount of water that can be treated will depend on the amount of alkalizing formulation used and the size and capacity of the device or appliance for the alkalizing formulation. The alkalizing formulation will supply to the water being treated one or more of potassium, calcium, and magnesium ions. The water prior to contacting the treatment compound can be filtered through a purification formulation to remove particulates, heavy metals, and various organic compounds.

Abstract: There is disclosed a unique water treatment system which incorporates a unique primary valve. The primary valve comprises an interconnected first part and second part. The first part attaches to a water source and provides untreated water to water treatment units which are controlled by the second part of the primary valve. Untreated water flows to a first water treatment unit and subsequently through a valve to the second part of the primary valve and to use or to a second water treatment unit. From the second water treatment unit the water flows to the second part of the primary valve and to use. The second part of the primary valve has a unique bore and slideable shaft valve structure. The water treatment units can purify the water and/or add substances to the water.

Abstract: A container for magnetically activating water comprises a container having recesses as a part of the structure of the container, each of the recesses containing a magnet. The recesses and the magnets can be arranged in a set array in the structure of the container or can be in a random array. The recesses and the magnets preferably are in the sidewall of the container, but can additionally be in the bottom surface of the container. The magnets can be maintained within the recesses by a band that surrounds the recesses and the magnets, or by the magnets and the recesses having structures whereby the magnets are held within the recesses. A band also can be used to secure the magnets in the recesses. The recesses and magnets can be of essentially any compatible shape. Preferably the container is generally round and may have a gripping region.

Abstract: The invention is directed to point of use devices and appliances for alkalizing water that is to be ingested. The devices comprise straws, carafes, countertop units, water bottle units, and any other devices that will treat the water at the point of use. The water will flow through the point of use devices or appliances longitudinally or radially. The point of use device or appliance will contain an alkalizing formulation that will increase the pH of the water to preferably above about 8. The amount of water that can be treated will depend on the amount of alkalizing formulation used and the size and capacity of the device or appliance for the alkalizing formulation. The alkalizing formulation will supply to the water being treated one or more of potassium, calcium, and magnesium ions. The water prior to contacting the treatment compound can be filtered through a purification formulation to remove particulates, heavy metals, and various organic compounds.

Abstract: A container for magnetically activating water comprises a container having recesses as a part of the structure of the container, each of the recesses containing a magnet. The recesses and the magnets can be arranged in a set array in the structure of the container or can be in a random array. The recesses and the magnets preferably are in the sidewall of the container, but can additionally be in the bottom surface of the container. The magnets can be maintained within the recesses by a band that surrounds the recesses and the magnets, or by the magnets and the recesses having structures whereby the magnets are held within the recesses. A band also can be used to secure the magnets in the recesses. The recesses and magnets can be of essentially any compatible shape. Preferably the container is generally round and may have a gripping region.

Abstract: A plurality of magnets can be positioned around a container through the use of a plurality of holders that can be releaseably positioned around the container. Each holder has an area compatible in shape to the magnet to hold a magnet. The base of the holder which contracts the container is of a shape compatible to that of the container. There is at least one aperture on at least two sides of the holder. A strap is placed through the apertures and secured at each end. This secures the magnets to the container. The holder can have a flexible base portion or can itself be flexible. The holders can be at an angle of about 150° to about 210° to the axis of the container. The magnets can be positioned in various polar arrays around the container. The container will hold an aqueous liquid either in a static or flow condition. The container can be a bottle, pipe conduit and/or a filter within pipe conduit system.