Abstract: The invention is a valve shut off device that is easy to install and remove. The valve shut off device has at least one sensor, a receiver a set of interchangeable adapters, and a motor unit. The motor unit is attached to a valve handle by an adapter, and the sensor can communicate to activate the motor. When the sensor detects a leaking substance, the motor unit is activated and turns the valve handle to the “off” position. The adapters allow easy installation and removal of the valve shut off device. Additionally, the adapters accommodate a variety of valves making the system universal. Among other things, the valve shut off device allows a property owner to be absent from his or her property without the risk of a leak causing extensive damage.
Abstract: An apparatus and water treatment method uses Sonically Induced Dissociative Reactions (SIDR) and Multi-bubble Sonoluminescence (MBSL) to facilitate Sonically Bounds State Oxidation (SBSO) within a SIDR chamber. Included within the SIDR chamber is counter-flow ultrasonic radiation and an optional binding agent.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 29, 2001
Date of Patent:
October 7, 2003
Inventors:
Eugene A. Moskal, H. Willard Spencer, III
Abstract: An external drive supercharger is described. The external drive supercharger includes an impeller, a multibelt pulley adapted to a drive source, an impeller pulley drivingly coupled to the impeller, and an external drive belt having at least one rib coupled to the multibelt pulley to drive the impeller pulley. Further, the external drive assembly includes an adjustable idler engagingly connected to the external drive belt wherein the impeller pulley and the multibelt pulley engage with the at least one rib of the external drive belt.