Envionia Obtains Chinese Patent for Portable Simple Water Filter 'Cap Filter'

Cap filter image / Provided by Envionia

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bo-kyung] Advanced composite material company Enbionia announced on the 17th that it has obtained a Chinese patent for its portable simple water purification filter, the 'Cap Filter.'

The Cap Filter is a bottle cap-shaped filter that attaches to PET bottles such as bottled water. It ensures the safety of drinking water quality by removing bacteria, microorganisms, and microplastics (10㎛ or larger) from the water. It is economical and environmentally friendly as it allows single-use plastic water bottles to be reused up to 40 times (20ℓ), contributing to the reduction of plastic waste.

Another major advantage of the Cap Filter is its excellent portability. Safe drinking water can be supplied anywhere with tap water availability. It is especially useful in overseas locations with poor water quality, leisure activities, disasters, or other situations where water supply is difficult. The product launch is scheduled for next month.

Enbionia independently developed the filter design and mechanical structure to enable repeated use of the Cap Filter and has filed patents and PCT applications. With patent applications and registrations completed in about 12 countries related to the Cap Filter, the company has secured technological competitiveness and holds approximately 40 patents related to positive charge auxiliary technologies.

Enbionia is also in the process of filing applications in Southeast Asian countries such as India, Indonesia, and Malaysia. The target countries will be continuously expanded to major developed countries and underdeveloped countries in Africa.

Han Jeong-cheol, CEO of Enbionia, said, "Obtaining the Chinese patent for the Cap Filter is significant as it lays the foundation for entering overseas B2C markets beyond Korea," adding, "We will provide excellent products in the B2C market using our material-based technology."

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