Abstract

An apparatus for providing hot water, wherein the apparatus includes: a water storage container; a heating element for heating water positioned within the water storage container; and a tap, wherein the tap is positioned above the water storage container, wherein the tap is fluidically connected to the water storage container via a pipeline, wherein the pipeline comprises a pump, wherein the pipeline is at least partly formed as a riser within or through the water storage container.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 27/21 - Water-boiling vessels, e.g. kettles
• A47J 31/54 - Water boiling vessels

Abstract

A device, a system and a method for liquid treatment. The liquid treatment device includes a processing unit, a memory unit and a plug-in module interface for coupling to plug-in modules, A device, a system and a method for liquid treatment. The liquid treatment device includes a processing unit, a memory unit and a plug-in module interface for coupling to plug-in modules, the memory unit and the plug-in module interface are communicatively connected to the processing unit, and the method includes: determining a parameter characterizing the liquid treatment process and sending the parameter to the processing unit; receiving the parameter by the processing unit; identifying a plug-in module coupled to the plug-in module interface by the processing unit; in response to identifying the plug-in module loading instructions from the memory unit to the processing unit; and sending the parameter according to the instructions via the plug-in module interface to the plug-in module by the processing unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
• H04L 9/08 - Key distribution
• H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system