Systems and methods for producing ozonated water on demand

Abstract

Systems and methods for producing ozonated water on demand. In particular, these systems comprise a water source, an ozone source, and a nozzle that mixes ozone and water to form a highly concentrated, ozonated water solution. Instead of requiring the ozonated water to be re-circulated to achieve a desired ozone concentration, the nozzle is configured to form the ozonated water solution in a single pass through the nozzle. Additionally, instead of requiring the ozonated water to be discharged into a pressurized tank to increase ozone absorption, the nozzle allows the ozonated water to be openly discharged. In some cases, the nozzle comprises a venturi with multiple ozone inlets to increase mixing. Additionally, in some cases the nozzle comprises a single pass mixing mechanism that mixes the water and ozone to form the high concentrate, ozonated water solution in a single pass through the nozzle.

What is claimed and desired to be secured is: 
     
         1 . A nozzle for producing ozonated water on demand, comprising:
 a nozzle body that is adapted to be connected to a water source and an ozone source;   a venturi that is adapted to allow water to flow through it in a manner that draws ozone into the water; and   a single pass mixing mechanism that is adapted to mix ozone with water to form a highly concentrated, ozonated water solution in a single pass through the mixing mechanism.