Abstract: A hands-free flushing device and method of using same to allow a user to flush a toilet with their foot instead of their hands, thereby avoiding the spread of germs and bacteria. The hands-free flushing device is removably attached to the toilet flush handle of an existing toilet with little to no modification, allowing for easy installation. An embodiment of the hands-free flushing device comprises a foot pedal configured to suspend above the floor which allows for easy cleaning and avoids of the transmission of germs and bacteria.

Abstract: A game employing user-modifiable game components, such as cards in a collectable card game, employs various features to provide user-modifiability, including sleeves, transparent cards, stickers, and other elements. Electronic versions of the game and various other features are included, including tracking of history associated with such components.

Abstract: A hands-free flushing device and method of using same to allow a user to flush a toilet with their foot instead of their hands, thereby avoiding the spread of germs and bacteria. The hands-free flushing device is removably attached to the toilet flush handle of an existing toilet with little to no modification, allowing for easy installation. An embodiment of the hands-free flushing device comprises a foot pedal configured to suspend above the floor which allows for easy cleaning and avoids of the transmission of germs and bacteria.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a stable antibacterial composition.

Abstract: A seat assembly is disclosed comprising a pivotable backrest, an auxiliary seat, and first and second latches. The first latch is fixedly connected to the bottom cushion and pivotable about a pivot point between a deployed position and a stowed position. The first latch has an opening and a groove extending from the opening, the opening including an arcuate border having a substantially constant radius from the pivot point. The second latch includes a lower bracket arm and an upper bracket arm connected to the backrest, the upper bracket arm including a latch finger and a crank. In a first position, the latch finger engages a catch in the lower bracket arm to lock the backrest in the use position and a distal end of the crank extends into the opening of the first latch. In a second position, the latch finger does not engage the catch and the distal end of the crank extends into the groove of the first latch.

Abstract: Disclosed is method and apparatus for separating a light liquid component from a heavier liquid component. A holding tank holding a mixture of the light and heavy liquid has an outlet discharging into a separation tank. An underflow weir is provided in a separation tank adjacent the point of discharge to direct outflow beneath the surface underflow weir and the light liquid rises to the surface on the downstream side of the underflow weir to concentrate in a small vertical column in a portion of the separation tank to form an upper layer. A sensor in the separation tank senses sufficient light liquid in the vertical column and operates a removal pump to remove the light liquid from the vertical column. With removal of the light liquid, heavy liquid rises and the sensor senses the heavy liquid and stops the light liquid removal before the heavy liquid is also removed. Heavy liquid from the separation tank is recirculated, being directed across the surface of the holding tank in a downstream direction.

Abstract: A liquid level sensor for occluded water is provided to detect the surface water level as in a spray booth tank. The water level sensor may control the water level in the tank or it may be used to maintain a relatively constant outflow of water from the tank through a vertically movable weir. The weir is moved in response to changes in the liquid level detected by the sensor which includes an electronic signal sensor capable of detecting a level of a liquid relative thereto. The sensor is mounted in an elongated housing that has its lower end disposed in the liquid in the reservoir. The upper end of the housing is vented to the atmosphere to equalize the pressure between the interior thereof and the atmosphere ambient the housing. A flexible diaphragm is secured to the housing so as to seal the open lower end, and a substantially pure test liquid is held within the housing isolated from the liquid in the reservoir.

Abstract: A liquid level sensor for occluded water is provided to detect the surface water level as in a spray booth tank. The water level sensor may control the water level in the tank or it may be used to maintain a relatively constant outflow of water from the tank through a vertically movable weir. The weir is moved in response to changes in the liquid level detected by the sensor which includes an electronic signal sensor capable of detecting a level of a liquid relative thereto. The sensor is mounted in an elongated housing that has its lower end disposed in the liquid in the reservoir. The upper end of the housing is vented to the atmosphere to equalize the pressure between the interior thereof and the atmosphere ambient the housing. A flexible diaphragm is secured to the housing so as to seal the open lower end, and a substantially pure test liquid is held within the housing isolated from the liquid in the reservoir.