Abstract: A lid for a bucket comprises a center portion and at least one side portion. In some embodiments, the side portion is removably coupled to the center portion. In some embodiments, the side portion is hingedly connected to the center portion and includes at least one cutout suitable for receiving a bail mount of the bucket. The hinged connection between the center portion and the side portion may be on an axis substantially perpendicular to an axis on which plural bail mounts of the bucket lie.

Abstract: Support devices are provided for a lid of a cooking container such as, for example, a pan, pot or casserole, which includes an annular element suitable for resting on a rim of the container that delimits the opening of a compartment of the cooking container containing food, and a support arm hinged to the annular element. The support arm is provided with attachment elements to the lid and is movable between a lowered position, in which it permits the lid to rest on the annular element so as to close the compartment of the cooking container, and a raised position, in which it distances the lid from the annular element to permit access to the compartment.

Abstract: A multi-chambered dispenser which both retains solid objects such as mineral and ceramic stones in a defined region and also enables fluid communication with the objects is provided. A permeable inner wall may be disposed within an outer chamber to define a barrier preventing the solid objects maintained within the outer chamber from entering an inner chamber defined by the permeable inner wall. Fluid, such as tap or even filtered water, may be poured into the dispenser, and, owing to the permeation of the inner wall, freely communicate with the objects maintained outside of the permeable inner wall to absorb and become infused with various beneficial characteristics comprising the objects. Means for dispensing the infused fluid for topical application may be configured to draw infused fluid out of the dispenser through the inner chamber such that interference of such means by the solid objects is avoided.

Abstract: A collapsible water filter has a telescopic container and a filter cartridge. The telescopic container has a telescopic segment and a connection segment, and the telescopic segment having a first end and a second end opposite to the first end. The telescopic segment defines a holding space, and the holding space has a first opening adjacent to the first end of the telescopic segment. When the first end and the second end of the telescopic segment are under a force such that the first end and the second end approach each other, the volume of the holding space is reduced. When the first end and the second end of the telescopic segment are under a force such that the first end and the second end move away from each other, the volume of the holding space is increased.

Abstract: A rapidly deployable flexible enclosure system for the collection, containment and presentation of hydrocarbon emissions from compromised shallow or deepwater oil and gas well systems, pipelines, other structures, including subsea fissures. The flexible containment enclosure can accommodate various depths and collection terminator configurations. The flexible containment enclosure system is connected to a floating platform and supported by positive offset neutral buoyancy attachment devices. The floating platform with the flexible containment enclosure separates liquid and gaseous materials and directs them to separate ports for removal from a rigid enclosure cavity integrated within the floating platform. Gaseous emissions may optionally be directed to a tethered floating flare system. The system has the ability to partially or fully submerge for extended durations and resurface on demand manually or by transmitted signal.

Abstract: A modular cooking and steaming system includes a generally rectangular open top container with a self-cooling hollow handle for measuring pasta located on the side of the container. The handle has an internal diameter adapted to receive a quantity of pasta for measuring a portion. The system has a graduated water level indicator located on a container front side. The system has a generally rectangular perforated strainer lid adapted to snuggly cover a container open top. For use, a volume of water is poured into the container. The volume of water is measured via the water level indicator. A volume of pasta is measured in the handle then placed in the container for cooking. Upon completion of cooking, the strainer lid is placed on the container for draining the volume of water via the perforated top surface.

Abstract: A water filtering device includes a filter element and telescopically interconnected inner and outer cylinder units. Each of the inner and outer cylinder units has an open inner end and a closed outer end. A first space is formed in the inner cylinder unit. The filter element is disposed within the inner cylinder unit, and is adjacent to the inner end of the inner cylinder unit so as to define a second space between the filter element and the outer cylinder unit. The outer cylinder unit is movable on the inner cylinder unit, such that the outer ends of the inner and outer cylinder units are moved toward each other, thereby forcing water to flow from the second space into the first space through the filter element.

Abstract: A drinking container includes a main reservoir; a filling reservoir; a filter connecting the filling reservoir to the main reservoir; a plunger assembly having a plunger head sized complementary to the interior of the filling reservoir and a shaft extending therefrom to allow the plunger head to be urged into the filling reservoir, thereby urging liquid in the filling reservoir through the porous filter into the drinking reservoir. The shaft may define a passageway from an opening in the plunger head, to allow addition of liquid through the passageway into the filling reservoir. A valve allows closing of the opening to allow the plunger head to be urged into the filling reservoir, thereby urging liquid in the filling reservoir through the filter into the drinking reservoir.

Abstract: A device for the dosed transfer of filtered softened water inside boilers of household appliances includes a tank, a cartridge including a water softening agent, a double drain pipe with vertical axis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dispensing device for a liquid medium, having a medium reservoir for accommodating the medium, having a dispensing opening for dispensing the medium from the medium reservoir, and having a pressure-equalizing channel which opens out into the medium reservoir and has a microbiologically active filter arrangement inserted therein. According to the invention, the filter arrangement has a liquid filter oriented in the direction of the medium reservoir and a bacteria filter oriented away from the medium reservoir.

Abstract: A fluid container for dispensing a first fluid and a consumable additive. The fluid container includes a first chamber for containing a first fluid and an additive dispensing system. The first chamber is configured such that the first fluid may be dispensed from the first chamber. The additive dispensing system selectively operable to dispense an amount of additive and is not in fluid communication with the first chamber.

Abstract: A bottle comprises a cap, a reservoir having an open top closeable by the cap, and a filter holder that houses a filter, the filter holder being coupled to the cap such that a liquid in the reservoir is filtered by the filter as the liquid is being consumed, and the filter is fluidly decoupled from the reservoir when the cap is disengaged from the reservoir. Preferred filters can be constructed out of high reactivity carbon mixture, activated carbon, iodinated resin, combinations thereof, or any other suitable compositions for filtering water or other liquids, and can be molded into any suitable size and shape. Preferred filter holder can have a top portion and a bottom portion that couple together via a snap fitting, mating threads, or any suitable means, which allow access to the filter, and which have numerous vents that allow liquid to freely flow through the filter.

Abstract: Fluid processing apparatuses and systems are disclosed. In some embodiments the fluid processing apparatuses include a movable enclosure, a plurality of filter housings disposed substantially within the movable enclosure, and a stand disposed within the enclosure. The filter housings are in fluid communication with one another. Each filter housing defines an elongate path and is configured to support a respective filter along the elongate flow path to filter a substantially continuous flow of fluid. The stand supports each filter housing such that the elongate flow path of each filter housing is substantially parallel to a vertical axis, wherein each filter housing is independently rotatable, relative to the stand.

Abstract: A drinking container includes a main reservoir; a filling reservoir; a filter connecting the filling reservoir to the main reservoir; a plunger assembly having a plunger head in the filling reservoir and a shaft extending therefrom. The shaft defines a passageway from to an opening in the plunger head, to allow addition of liquid through the passageway into the filling reservoir. A valve allows closing of the opening to allow the plunger head to be urged into the filing reservoir, thereby urging liquid in the filling reservoir through the filter into the drinking reservoir.

Abstract: A portable direct current water-cleaner includes a handheld tank for storing a water chamber and a component chamber entirely therein. The water chamber is adapted for containing water and the component chamber for receiving a pump adapted for pumping the water, a filter adapted for filtering the water and a switch valve installed in the tank. The switch valve is operable between a first mode for directing the water from the pump to the filter so that the water passes through the filter and a second mode for bypassing the filter.

Abstract: A pumping apparatus for pumping a liquid from a source to a target including a motor, a first pump driven by the motor, a second pump driven by the motor and a separator in fluid communication with the first and second pump for separating a liquid received from a source into a gaseous component and a liquid component. The separator further diverts the gaseous component to the first pump and the liquid component to the second pump, wherein the first pump pumps the gaseous component back to the source and the second pump pumps the liquid component to a target.

Abstract: A wastewater treatment device treats nitrogen wastewater containing hydrogen peroxide by using micro/nano bubbles generated in a micro/nano bubble reaction tank. Thereby, activity of microbes is increased in next denitrification tank and nitrification tank, so that microbial treatment efficiency can be increased and the denitrification tank and the nitrification tank can be downsized. Thus, the wastewater treatment device makes it possible to enhance treatment efficiency of nitrogen wastewater containing hydrogen peroxide and to reduce initial and running costs for wastewater treatment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composite membrane (1) consisting of a flat support body (2) comprising relative big through flow holes (3) and on which at least one separating layer is applied as a membrane layer (4) having a given number of pores and pore sizes. In order to regulate the temperature of the support body, said support body (2) is connected to a device (5) that can be regulated by a regulating device (S) with the purpose of supplying a predetermined energy to the support body (2) and/or diverting energy from the support body (2). The membrane layer (4) is applied on the support body (2) in a heat-conductive manner so that any change in the temperature of the support body provokes a change in the temperature of the membrane layer.

Abstract: A water dispenser supports a bottle having a neck closed with a holder accommodating a water filter. The cap member has an inwardly converging sleeve complementary to and engageable with the outer surface of the filter to retain the filter on the bottle neck. An air bleed hole in the bottle is located at a selected height relative to the exit openings of the filter to control maximum flow rate of fluid through the filter.

Abstract: A cooking vessel includes a vessel body having a spill rim extending outwardly and bent around the vessel body. A vessel handle is attached to a wall of the vessel body. A cover than can be set closingly on the spill rim has at least one cover handle. The vessel body and the cover form a spill and ventilation appliance. To guarantee a defined venting and a simple, more reliable, and also defined pouring with more reliable handling, the wall of the vessel body in at least one peripheral region of its upper rim has a larger slope than in remaining peripheral region of the rim due to shortening the spill rim. A rim of the cover in at least one peripheral segment has at least one arch projecting in a radial direction slope when correspondingly positioning the cover through rotation. The remaining peripheral region of the vessel wall without the larger slope has a circumferential length that is at least as large as the peripheral segment of the cover having the at least one arch.

Abstract: A self-draining cooking pot, such as a pasta pot, which facilitates the draining of liquid. A handle assembly includes a valve module which is readily-removable to facilitate cleaning, and a strainer to block the passage of food into the valve while permitting the flow of liquid. Included as part of the removable valve module is a sliding shaft with a resilient sealing member mounted on one end, and the sealing member is spring-biased against a valve seat. The handle assembly also includes a trigger lever for manual actuation of the valve. To prevent inadvertent draining of the pot, a lock-closed device engages the trigger lever until released by a pushbutton. To facilitate removal of the readily-removable valve module, a similar lock-open device is provided for the sliding shaft.

Abstract: A method of detecting the initial concentration of a water-treatment chemical present in a diluted aqueous system, by (1) incorporating into the aqueous system, a mixture including a known amount of the active ingredient and a known amount of an ultra-violet sensitive compound having the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein halogen is chlorine or bromine; X is ##STR2## and a and b, independently are 0 or 1; M is hydrogen or an alkaline metal ion; and (2) detecting the concentration of the compound of formula I, by exposing to ultra-violet light a sample of the aqueous system so treated.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for recycling contaminated industrial liquids. In the preferred embodiment, a conventional, medium-sized "van" type of truck houses, transports and powers a dual-loop assembly. A filter-loop assembly receives and stores recycling liquid in a waste liquid holding tank. The liquid is pumped through a pasteurizing heater and a separating centrifuge and back to the tank. Filter-test valves in the filter-loop enable testing to determine desired heating and separation.When flow-rate adjustments produce satisfactory heating and separation, the recycling liquid is directed through a cooler, out of the filter-loop and into an additive-loop assembly where the liquid is pumped from a clean liquid holding tank, by additive compound injections, and back to the clean tank. Additive-test valves in the additive-loop enable testing to determine required quantities of specific additive compounds.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for recycling contaminated industrial liquids. In the preferred embodiment, a conventional, medium-sized "van" type of truck houses, transports and powers a dual-loop assembly. A filter-loop assembly receives and stores recycling liquid in a waste liquid holding tank. The liquid is pumped through a pasteurizing heater and a separating centrifuge and back to the tank. Filter-test valves in the filter-loop enable testing to determine desired heating and separation.When flow-rate adjustments produce satisfactory heating and separation, the recycling liquid is directed through a cooler, out of the filter-loop and into an additive-loop assembly where the liquid is pumped from a clean liquid holding tank, by additive compound injections, and back to the clean tank. Additive-test valves in the additive-loop enable testing to determine required quantities of specific additive compounds.

Abstract: A portable water filtration system for use on a boat has a sediment filter unit and a secondary filter unit connected in series and located between end plates on a base including a flat back plate behind the two filter units. The back plate has a horizontally elongated opening above the filter units, and above this opening it provides a handle that can be conveniently grasped by a person. A first hex flange attaches the inlet end of the sediment filter unit to one of the end plates of the base and also supports a pressure regulator on the outside of this end plate. A second hex flange attaches the outlet end of the secondary filter unit to the other end plate of the base and also supports a hose coupling member on the outside of this end plate.

Abstract: A self-draining pot apparatus is set forth wherein a cooking vessel is formed with a pivotally and normally biased closure overlying, in a sealing arrangement, a plurality of openings enabling draining of fluid contained in said vessel during a cooking procedure. A removable screen oriented at an elevated position within said vessel enables steaming of various foods, such as vegetables, positionable on said screen. A finger lever positioned within a handle integrally secured to said vessel has secured thereto a flexible tether engaging said closure to enable opening of said closure and draining of the fluid within said vessel.

Abstract: An improved combination pool skimmer is disclosed which may be adapted to provide surface water skimming, or subsurface water sweeping or vacuuming of a swimming pool. The skimmer has a body including a throat for entry of water into the skimmer and a well located below and communicating with the throat. The skimmer has a single relocatable cover plate adapted to be located in the well of the skimmer to cover the skimmer pump outlet port. The well has a peripheral shoulder adjacent to the throat on which a removable strainer basket is supported. The strainer basket has an annular ring or flange which is disposed on this shoulder for this purpose. The cover plate may be supported on the basket annular ring to cover the basket and control entry of water into the well. A snap-in hinged weir and a snap-in hinged equalizer flap valve are provided in the skimmer which are not subject to corrosive decay by pool chemicals.

Abstract: A portable water container for holding water treated by reverse osmosis water purification, which container rests on a base. The base has a recess in which a reverse osmosis unit is laid, with water connecting means for supplying water to the portable water container and for providing an overflow. The reverse osmosis unit can be quickly and easily removed from the base by merely lifting the osmosis unit from the recess and pulling stopper type end connectors from the ends thereof. The walls of the recessed portion of the base restrains movement of the stopper end connectors from the osmosis units during use. Also a unique reverse osmosis unit is used that has activated carbon impregnated paper therein through which the water passes providing further water treatment.

Abstract: A bottle for treating water by passing water through a treatment cartridge in the top of the bottle, the cartridge containing for example activated charcoal to remove chlorine and/or cationic resin to soften the water. The water in the bottle is pressurized by means of a spring-urged slidably sealed piston or manually operated pump or the like, and a valve manually operable from the exterior of the bottle regulates the flow rate of the discharge of the water from the bottle.