Abstract: A separator apparatus for separating flush effluent from an oil and gas well following a fracture stimulation process, the separator having a vessel that maintains the effluent at a selected liquid level, an inlet is connected to the vessel at a location below the liquid level so that the effluent enters the vessel at a location therebelow. A plurality of baffles within the vessel slow the effluent so that solids settle out to a drain which is periodically opened to transfer the solids to an appropriate disposal. An upper outlet permits the venting of gases that percolate from the liquid constituent, a backpressure valve disposed in communication therewith to maintain a positive pressure within the vessel. A liquid drain withdraws the liquid constituent from the vessel at a rate determined by a level assembly.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a solution for neutralizing the acid occurring in acidic beverages such as coffee, tea, wine and other alcoholic beverages, etc. The solution of the present invention provides a concentrated hydroxide solution which can be added dropwise to beverages to neutralize the acid content. By neutralizing the acid in such acidic beverages, the solution of the present invention improves the taste characteristics of such beverages. In another aspect, the solution provides a proper balance of body electrolytes to ensure that the body's system remains in balance. These electrolytes are balanced to match the concentration ratios of the electrolytes contained in the intercellular fluid. The solution prepared in this manner can be stored in conveniently sized dropper bottles so that the beverage additive can be carried in a pocket, purse or the like.

Abstract: A flexible manufacturing press assembly for the processing of sheet material through punching and forming operations having a plurality of tool assemblies of which each, in turn, group and support a plurality of processing tools. Each tool assembly has a punch magazine, a die block, and a stripper plate for processing the sheet material in the manner of a Class A die. A sheet material positioning assembly clamps the sheet material and positions it within a two-axis plane adjacent the tool assemblies. A punching head assembly, supported by the sheet material positioning assembly, positions a punching head adjacent the grouped tool supports.

Abstract: An automatic lubrication injection sanitization system for sanitizing and lubricating a conveyor chain system is disclosed. The apparatus includes an inlet water line for supplying a flow of water, an inlet sanitizer line for supplying a flow of sanitizer, and an inlet lubricant line for supplying a flow of lubricant. A pump is operatively connected to the inlet sanitizer line and the inlet lubricant line for pumping a proportionate flow of lubricant and sanitizer into the flow of water, forming an outlet mixture flow. An outlet line receives and distributes the outlet mixture flow which is applied to the conveyor chain to sanitize and lubricate the conveyor chain. Preferably, the apparatus also includes two timers which each control a solenoid. One of the timers controls a solenoid in the outlet line, allowing the outlet mixture flow to be selectively cycled ON and OFF. The other timer controls a solenoid in the inlet sanitizer line and allows the inlet flow of sanitizer to be cycled ON and OFF.

Abstract: A standing seam roof assembly in which adjacent roof panels are supported by underlying support structure in overlapping edge relationship to form a standing seam between adjacent roof panels is disclosed. A two piece hold down clip having a hook shaped section and a clip base secures the standing seam to the underlying support structure. The hook shaped section includes a slidable radiused portion, a substantially vertically extending portion and a hook portion which hooks over and is compressively secured to a corresponding radiused portion of the male sidelap portion. The slidable radiused portion slidably engages a c-shaped beam portion of the clip base, allowing the hook shaped section to move relative to the clip base as the panels expand and contract as a result of environmental conditions, while still resisting the unfurling and unzipping of the standing seam as a result of uplift forces on the panels.

Abstract: A process and diluent injection burner apparatus is provided which is capable of reducing the nitrogen oxide content in a combustion effluent, the diluent injection burner assembly provided with a burner head having an air flow passage extending therethrough and primary and secondary fuel dispensing nozzles supported within the airflow passageway and adapted to inject fuel into a peripheral downstream end portion of the burner head. A diluent manifold assembly is supported by the burner head such that upon combustion of the fuel diluent is tangentially injected into the peripheral downstream end portion of the burner head relative to a flame envelope produced by ignition of the primary and secondary fuel so that a diluent shroud is formed about a base portion of the flame envelope.

Abstract: A panel support assembly apparatus for supporting panel members used in a new roof assembly is disclosed. The panel support assembly provides the ability to support a new roof assembly over underlying support structure, which may be a preexisting roof assembly such as a built up roof. An adjustable support spacer supports a new roof assembly over underlying support structure and has base support members disposed in a first direction over the underlying support structure. A support spacer is disposed in a second direction substantially normal to the direction of the base support members. Further, web spacer means support the support spacer and include attachment means for connecting the web spacer means to the base support members and top support means for connecting the web spacer means to the support spacer, thereby rigidly securing the support spacer in the first and the second directions.

Abstract: A standing seam roof assembly in which adjacent roof panels are supported by underlying support structure in overlapping edge relationship to form a standing seam between adjacent roof panels is disclosed. A plurality of fasteners secures medial portions of the roof panels to underlying support structure so that the standing seam is prevented from unfurling during uplift of the roof panels. The fasteners rigidly attach the roof panels to the underlying support structure, or alternatively, secure adjacent roof panels relative to one another. Additionally, the use of a floating underlying structure allows the panels to expand and contract as a result of environmental conditions without damaging the panels or underlying structural connections. The fasteners may be located adjacent to structural corrugation crowns located in the medial portions of the panels as well as adjacent to the standing seam.

Abstract: A standing seam roof assembly in which adjacent roof panels are supported by underlying support structure in overlapping edge relationship to form a standing seam between adjacent roof panels is disclosed. A first roof panel having a female sidelap portion forms a male insertion cavity and a second roof panel having a male sidelap portion is inserted into the male insertion cavity to form the standing seam assembly. The standing seam assembly prevents unfurling of the first and second roof panels by forming force couples that resist forces due to uplift of the first and second panels. A mastic material is compressed between portions of the female and male sidelap portions, thereby forming a weathertight seal.

Abstract: A standing seam roof assembly with a four corner sealing assembly having an upper pair of interlocking standing seam joint panels and a lower pair of interlocking standing seam joint panels which meet in a lapped four corner juncture area, the upper ends of the lower panel pair are overlapped by the lower ends of the upper panel pair at the juncture area, one panel of each of the upper panel pair and the lower panel pair having an upstanding male side lap portion forming a male apex. The other panel of each of the upper panels and the lower panels have an upstanding female sidelap portion overlapping the respective male sidelap portions, each of the female sidelap portions having a longitudinally disposed sealant cavity and a sidelap sealant strip that is predeterminedly disposed within the sealant cavity with the sealant strip veering at the juncture area. The upstanding leg portions of the male sidelap portions are received within the insertion cavity of one of the female sidelap portions.

Abstract: A process for minimizing the formation of nitrogen oxides in the disposal of industrial waste streams containing chemically bound nitrogen, the process comprising the steps of passing a combustion gas stream at about 1200.degree. F. to about 2000.degree. F. to a combustion chamber; mixing an industrial waste stream with a selected mixing ingredient to provide a waste stream mixture having a composition such that adiabatic combustion of the waste stream mixture would yield combustion products having a combustion temperature of about 1500.degree. F. to about 2000.degree. F.; injecting the waste stream mixture into the combustion chamber and contacting same with the combustion gas stream to combust the nitrogen containing compounds to form a composite combustion gas stream having a temperature of from about 1500.degree. F. to about 2000.degree. F. The composite combustion gas stream can be vented to the atmosphere after, preferably, passing same through heat recovery equipment.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of crape myrtle, Lagerstroemia indica, which is characterized by a vigorous, upright growth habit, leathery leaves which emerge crimson and quickly change to medium green, few seed heads, moderate seed head production, inflorescences which are eight to fourteen inches tall and six to ten inches wide, flower buds that are crimson before opening, and cherry red flower petals with occasional slight white variegation.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of crape myrtly, Lagerstroemia indica, which is characterized by a dense, upright, and pyramidal growth habit, leathery leaves which emerge crimson and slowly change to medium green, few seed heads, late flowering season, inflorescences which are six to twelve inches tall and four to eight inches wide, and flower petals that range from cardinal red bordered irregularly by white on hot summer days to pink with more white on cooler or cloudy days.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of crape myrtle, Lagerstroemia indica, which is characterized by a dense shrub form that may reach eight to ten feet in height, leathery leaves which emerge ruby red and slowly change to purplish green, early and long flowering season that continues after seed head production, inflorescences which are six to twelve inches tall and four to eight inches wide, and flower petals that range from bright red-purple on hot summer days to less intense color on cooler or cloudy days.