Abstract: Described are liquid filter apparatuses that include a housing, an interior within the housing, a cartridge assembly (otherwise known as a “filter cartridge”) contained within the housing, and a vent that allows gaseous fluid from an interior of the housing to be released to an exterior of the housing, as well as related methods.

Abstract: A modular filter manifold includes one or more plates, each plate including connections for one or more filters on a first side, and connections for fluid lines on a second side opposite the first. At least two fluid line connections are provided for each filter connection, with a fluid passage through the plate for each fluid line connection. Each of the fluid passages are independent of one another. The manifold plates can be joined to a support structure to form a manifold to which filters can be attached. Piping can be connected to the fluid line connections to allow flow through the filters in series or parallel flow.

Abstract: A removable filter cartridge includes a filter housing containing a filter for filtering liquid and a sealing valve assembly coupled to the filter housing and for removably coupling the filter cartridge to a filter head. The sealing valve assembly include an inlet passageway and an outlet passageway. The sealing valve also including an inlet sealing valve that blocks the inlet passageway and an outlet sealing valve that blocks the outlet passageway while the filter cartridge is uncoupled from the filter head. A method of retrofitting a filter housing includes removing the filter housing from a filter head, coupling a sealing valve assembly to the removable filter to form a removable filter cartridge, and coupling the removable filter cartridge to the filter head.

Abstract: An electrostatic discharge tubing segment includes a porous non-conductive interior surface and an adjacent conductive polymer portion. The conductive polymer portion is configured to transfer electrostatic charge generated by a charged fluid passing through the tubing segment to ground such that electrostatic discharge can be mitigated.

Abstract: Described are liquid filter apparatuses that include a housing, an interior within the housing, a cartridge assembly (otherwise known as a “filter cartridge”) contained within the housing, and a vent that allows gaseous fluid from an interior of the housing to be released to an exterior of the housing, as well as related methods.

Abstract: Described are liquid filter apparatuses that include a housing, an interior within the housing, a cartridge assembly (otherwise known as a “filter cartridge”) contained within the housing, and a vent that allows gaseous fluid from an interior of the housing to be released to an exterior of the housing, or that include an electrostatic charge mitigation feature, as well as related methods.

Abstract: A modular filter manifold includes one or more plates, each plate including connections for one or more filters on a first side, and connections for fluid lines on a second side opposite the first. At least two fluid line connections are provided for each filter connection, with a fluid passage through the plate for each fluid line connection. Each of the fluid passages are independent of one another. The manifold plates can be joined to a support structure to form a manifold to which filters can be attached. Piping can be connected to the fluid line connections to allow flow through the filters in series or parallel flow.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a filter having a housing having first and second end surfaces and interior and exterior surfaces, a membrane disposed within the tubular housing, a first end cap sealed to the first end surface of the tubular housing and the first end surface of the membrane; a second end cap sealed to the second end surface of the tubular housing and the second end surface of the membrane; and a fluid channel formed in the interior surface of the housing in a helical pattern. The helical pattern has a helical pitch in an axial direction of the housing of less than or equal to about 60 mm.

Abstract: An embossed carrier tape manufacturing apparatus includes features for integrating with other processing equipment so that other processes such as forming, filling, and sealing the tape can be performed sequentially in one integrated process. The apparatus includes retractable contact spot heaters for heating the tape prior to embossing, along with a unique heat shield arrangement that is interposable between the heaters and the tape so that the process may be paused. Also, a synchronizing apparatus is integrated so that the carrier tape embossing process may be automatically paused for adjusting to the input rate of other carrier tape processing apparatus.

Abstract: An embossed carrier tape manufacturing apparatus includes features for integrating with other processing equipment so that other processes such as forming, filling, and sealing the tape can be performed sequentially in one integrated process. The apparatus includes retractable contact spot heaters for heating the tape prior to embossing, along with a unique heat shield arrangement that is interposable between the heaters and the tape so that the process may be paused. Also, a synchronizing apparatus is integrated so that the carrier tape embossing process may be automatically paused for adjusting to the input rate of other carrier tape processing apparatus.

Abstract: An embossed carrier tape manufacturing apparatus includes features for integrating with other processing equipment so that other processes such as forming, filling, and sealing the tape can be performed sequentially in one integrated process. The apparatus includes retractable contact spot heaters for heating the tape prior to embossing, along with a unique heat shield arrangement that is interposable between the heaters and the tape so that the process may be paused. Also, a synchronizing apparatus is integrated so that the carrier tape embossing process may be automatically paused for adjusting to the input rate of other carrier tape processing apparatus.

Abstract: An embossed carrier tape manufacturing apparatus includes features for integrating with other processing equipment so that other processes such as forming, filling, and sealing the tape can be performed sequentially in one integrated process. The apparatus includes retractable contact spot heaters for heating the tape prior to embossing, along with a unique heat shield arrangement that is interposable between the heaters and the tape so that the process may be paused. Also, a synchronizing apparatus is integrated so that the carrier tape embossing process may be automatically paused for adjusting to the input rate of other carrier tape processing apparatus.

Abstract: A can crusher for compacting cans, such as aluminum soft drink cans, into a substantially flat configuration for storage, recycling or disposal. The can crusher includes a base with opposing flanges and a handle which rotates about the flanges. The handle includes an extending crimping member which compresses the center of the can downwardly, and also forces the ends of the can inwardly. The handle also includes a flat surface which then flattens and rotates the ends of the can towards a mid-portion of the can into a substantially flat configuration. The first action of the extending crimping member against the can and the second action of the flat surface against the can crush the can into a substantially flat can which is environmentally and ecologically useful in recycling processes. The crushed can consumes less space in recycling operations or disposal, and environmentally and ecologically presents itself in a more pleasing manner for recycling or disposal.

Abstract: A sealable contamination proof container package bottom and top for storing and transporting a plurality of silicon wafers in a wafer carrier. The package bottom includes four sides, a continuous vertical surface for tape sealing surrounding the four sides, a lip positioned on a vertical edge, opposing hook latches on opposing sides, opposing hand grip recesses on the opposing sides and a raised bottom surface for package stacking. The package top includes four sides, a continuous vertical surface for tape sealing surrounding the four sides, a lip positioned on the vertical surface, opposing hook catches on the opposing side, a top surface with a raised stacking surface, a plurality of transparent inspection windows on the top surface, and two rows of wafer springs positioned on the underside of the top surface. The package top and bottom halves provide that a carrier mates between the package top and package bottom with the wafers in the carrier.