Global Water Filter
Not Just Clear Water, Safe Water.
Over 2 billion people lack access to safe drinking water and 2,195 Children die every day from diarrhea, more than AIDS, malaria, and measles combined.
The low-cost water filter was developed to meet the cultural, economic, and logistical challenges of the third world while being easy to demonstrate, implement, and maintain.
Ultra-Fine Filter is a 0.10 micron hollow fiber membrane that eliminates 99.999% of all harmful bacteria and protozoa without any chemical disinfectant.
Protective Shell is engineered for efficient flow, fiber protection, and moisture retention with a quick slide-fit allowing any person from 8 to 80 to effortlessly maintain.
Modular Design promotes reconfiguration from home water filters to community water farms. With optimized throughflow and minimal head pressure, a simple 5 bucket system will provide around 6 liters per minute—if we can keep them full!
Loophole is part of a collaborative effort to leverage the global social design movement to create a greater impact through first-hand research in South America (Peru), Central East Africa (Rwanda/Uganda), and South Asia (Nepal).
[UPDATE] Patent 16/801,058 dated 25 Feb 2019 was reassigned to a for-profit business partner.
[UPDATE] Patent 16/801,058 dated 25 Feb 2019 was approved for “Water Filtration Methods and Systems.”
[UPDATE] Patent 17/823,048 dated 29 Aug 2022 was submitted for “Water Filter with Removable Sleeve.”
[UPDATE] Patent 17/823,048 dated 05 Jul 2023 for “Water Filter with Removable Sleeve.”