Abstract: A beverage brewing funnel of the type used with disposable paper filters. The interior bottom surface of the funnel is provided with ribs which prevent the disposable filters when wet from engaging the interior bottom surface. The bottom of the funnel has a radially extending drainage sump with a drainage or discharge port. A three-part removable screen filter assembly is mounted in the drainage port. One part of the filter is a bushing which seats in the drainage port and has exteriorly threaded nipples projecting above and below the drainage port. The bottom end of a enclosed, generally cylindrical and finger-like rigid filter is secured to a nut which is screwed onto the upwardly projecting nipple of the bushing. A separate nut is screwed onto the downwardly projecting nipple and secures the bushing in place in the discharge port.

Abstract: Described is a water purifier comprising a collecting container (1) with pouring spout (2) and handle (3), a funnel and a cover (5) which can close the funnel, wherein provided at the bottom of the funnel is an opening for receiving a filter cartridge containing a purifying agent.

Abstract: A disposable paint strainer formed of a sleeve of flexible polyethylene narrowing toward an end and a nylon mesh straining element mounted across the interior of the sleeve at the narrower end in spaced relation above such end so as to provide a skirt capable of protecting the hands of the user from contacting paint forced through the straining element by pressing the portion of the sleeve above the straining element.

Abstract: A pressure vessel has a container shaped housing with a top wall provided with a plurality of filter receiving openings. A bag-shaped filter element is fitted into each housing top wall opening and is retained within the top wall housing by a hold-down ring having one of its ends pivotally secured to the top wall to permit the ring to be moved between a first position overlaying a portion of each filter to retain the filters in position within their respective top wall openings and a second position wherein the ring is pivoted upwardly from the housing top wall to permit the removal of each filter bag. A cover encloses the pressure vessel at the top wall section and the interior of the cover forms a flow path between an inlet and the filter bags such that liquid to be filtered passes from the inlet downwardly through the filter bags and into the interior of the housing beneath the top wall and is exhausted through a liquid outlet provided in the housing.

Abstract: A device for the chemical and/or physical treatment of liquids which comprises a flowthrough vessel having an inlet and an outlet and is receptive of a treatment agent therebetween. The vessel comprises a substantially cylindrical tube having one end at the outlet and a conically widening tube section connected to the other end of the cylindrical tube. A permeable carrier is mounted in the cylindrical tube at the outlet end to support the treatment agent placed in the cylindrical tube.

Abstract: Apparatus for disinfection of drinking water where the water is stored in a tank or other container from which it is dispensed. The invention is characterized by use of a porous ceramic body having metallic silver dispersed within the same and which is immersed in the water. Silver ion is released from the absorbed liquid of the body at a controlled level of concentration to inhibit the growth of organisms.

Abstract: A hub assembly for use in the filtration of fluids comprising a hub with a tapered bore extending therethrough, and a filter membrane in the bore. The filter membrane has a first portion extending across the bore and a second portion extending from the first portion in substantial contact with the hub around the bore. Means within the bore presses the second portion into tight contact with the hub around the bore to secure the filter membrane therein.A method of fabricating a filter membrane and inserting the same into a hub having a bore extending therethrough, the bore being substantially circular in cross section and tapered to define a large opening at its proximal end and a small opening at its distal end, includes forming a substantially flat, circular filter membrane from a filter medium, the membrane having a diameter larger than the large opening of the bore.

Abstract: A coffee filter for coffee pots comprising a container, and a filtering element is disclosed. The container comprises a bottom surface having a plurality of openings and a lateral surface extending from the bottom surface around the periphery of the bottom surface. A plurality of axial ribs are connected to the inside of the lateral surface. The axial ribs are spaced equidistantly about the inside of the lateral surface. Each of these ribs has an inclined edge surface such that the surface defined by the inclined edges of the axial ribs is in the shape of an inverted truncated cone. The bottom edges of the axial ribs terminate in a supporting ramp which is a radial projection extending from the inclined edge of each axial rib. The filtering element is supported, and rests upon, the supporting ramp.

Abstract: An on-line closed-vessel circulating filter is especially adapted for filtering edible cooking oils and the like in fast-food establishments and similar installation. The filter apparatus includes a vessel and cover which enclose a filter assembly. The filter assembly is provided with a foraminous member which supports a filter element. To hold the filter element in place and retain filter aid material and filtrate on the filter element, a gravity clamp member presses the filter element against the foraminous member by inner and outer weight rings. The filter assembly can be removed and replaced by a centrally located lift rod.

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus and method for the purification of solid and liquid chemical compounds by recrystallization. Specifically, it comprises in combination a male member fitted into a female receiving segment, a filtering segment and a splash shield.