Slingshot water purification system

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The Slingshot water purification system is a low-cost, portable device invented by Dean Kamen to provide clean drinking water in remote and underserved regions by efficiently purifying contaminated sources.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf invention
water purification device
associatedPerson Dean Kamen
benefit reduces waterborne diseases risk
supports communities without infrastructure
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
deploymentContext developing countries
disaster relief situations
designGoal high efficiency
low cost
portability
feature designed for harsh environments
minimal maintenance requirements
self-contained unit
input contaminated water sources
inventor Dean Kamen
manufacturer DEKA Research & Development Corporation
namedAfter slingshot metaphor for leveraging small device to solve big problem
notablePartner The Coca-Cola Company
organizationBehindDevelopment DEKA Research & Development Corporation
output potable water
powerSource can be powered by alternative energy sources
can be powered by generators
electricity
primaryFunction water purification
purpose provide clean drinking water
removes bacteria
inorganic contaminants
organic contaminants
parasites
viruses
targetUse remote regions
underserved regions
technologyType vapor compression distillation system

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Dean Kamen notableProject Slingshot water purification system