Abstract: A fluid treatment apparatus for an internal combustion engine of a vehicle includes a fluid supply line leading from a fluid supply tank of an associated engine and a fluid pretreatment device communicating with the fluid supply line. The fluid pretreatment device includes a housing, a conical structure extending in the housing, a collection cup supported on the housing, and a draw tube. The housing includes a wall, and the wall cooperates with the conical structure to define a particle separation chamber in the housing for separating particles from a fluid flowing through the separation chamber to produce a pre-cleaned fluid. The collection cup receives and holds the particulate matter separated from the fluid in the particle separation chamber. The draw tube extends into the particle separation chamber for leading the pre-cleaned fluid back to the fluid supply line.

Abstract: An electrolytic cell is described which has a spacing means positioned between the anode and cathode faces. The present spacing means comprises a plurality of longitudinally elongated, electrically non-conductive spacers fabricated of a chemically resistant material being inert to the conditions existing within an operating electrolytic cell. The present spacers are positioned on the face portion of a foraminous anode. The spacers are secured on the anode face by extention of a portion of the spacer through an opening in the anode and are secured at the back portion of the anode.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrolytic cell having a flexible, heat-resistant elastomeric blanket separating the inside of the cell compartment and the base member. The blanket is fabricated of a thermoplastic elastomeric material. The material is comprised of a blend of thermoplastic polyolefin resin, such as polypropylene or polyethylene, with a polyolefin rubber, preferably a polyolefin rubber such as ethylene-propylene copolymer, i.e., EPM or EPDM. Other rubbers, such as butyl, neoprene or natural rubber may be utilized; however, polyolefin rubbers facilitate particularly useful blends. The polyolefin rubber component may be lightly cross-linked. It is preferred that the polyolefin rubber component be substantially fully cross linked and that the crystalline polyolefin resin be the only component in continuous phase.