ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 18 -- United States Patent no. 12,325,000, issued on June 10, was assigned to Environmental Solutions 4-Life Inc. (Ormond Beach, Fla.).

"Valve manifold for a water purification system" was invented by Scott Barton (Ormond Beach, Fla.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Various examples are provided for water purification systems that employ filters, and more particularly to water purification systems that extend the life of such filters. In one example, the water purification system includes a valve that in an energized position allows the flow of unfiltered water through a filter assembly containing filters. A monitor is provided to detect whether the faucet has been moved t...