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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 05, 2006
Filed:
May. 06, 2004
Applicants:
Alexander A. Sher, Danbury, CT (US);
Richard M. Clarke, New Milford, CT (US);
Dominick Damiano, Danbury, CT (US);
Inventors:
Alexander A. Sher, Danbury, CT (US);
Richard M. Clarke, New Milford, CT (US);
Dominick Damiano, Danbury, CT (US);
Assignee:
Nestec S.A., Vevey, CH;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
C02F 5/08 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
The invention relates to a method that reduces limestone scale deposit on surfaces and in heating elements, especially, for drinking water in foodservice vending and dispensing machines without affecting the water quality. The method includes passing the water through metal particulate and polyphosphates to remove minerals therefrom and thus reduce scale deposits upon water contacted portions of such machines.