Abstract: Apparatus for the biological purification of cutting oil, such as used in metal machining apparatus, is disclosed. The invention herein provides a suitable aerobic environment for remediating cultured aerobic bacteria. These beneficial bacteria act to break down the hazardous organic waste products of anaerobic bacteria and eliminate rank odors in the cutting oil. The cutting oil is aerated to encourage the proliferation of the aerobic bacteria, and to discourage the proliferation of the unwanted anaerobic bacteria.
Abstract: A method and apparatus for the biological purification of cutting oil, such as used in metal machining apparatus, is disclosed. The invention herein provides a suitable environment for cultured aerobic bacteria. These beneficial bacteria act to break down the hazardous organic waste products of anaerobic bacteria and eliminate rank odors. The cutting oil is aerated to encourage the proliferation of the aerobic bacteria, and to discourage the proliferation of the unwanted anaerobic bacteria.
Abstract: The invention comprises a physical barrier which deters the entrance of snails and slugs into an enclosed area. In preferred embodiments, the barrier is a treated rigid edging (such as fencing, or benderboard of wood or plastic) or a treated flexible edging (such as a tape). The edging material has an exposed surface (e.g., at or above the soil level) which includes a particulate copper material in a polymeric matrix.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 14, 1992
Date of Patent:
August 16, 1994
Assignee:
Harvey Universal, Inc.
Inventors:
Larry Harvey, William Sheaffer, Robert Staniec, Malcolm McLean
Abstract: A method and apparatus for the biological purification of cutting oil, such as used in metal machining apparatus, is disclosed. The invention herein provides a suitable environment for cultured aerobic bacteria. These beneficial bacteria act to break down the hazardous organic waste products of anaerobic bacteria and eliminate rank odors. The cutting oil is aerated to encourage the proliferation of the aerobic bacteria, and to discourage the proliferation of the unwanted anaerobic bacteria.