Abstract: A lid for reclosably covering a container is disclosed. In an illustrative implementation, the lid comprises a gripping portion having an annular channel able to removably receive a rim of the container, and a central section bordered by the gripping portion. The lid also has a reclosable flap comprising an arcuate portion of the gripping portion and a bendable portion of the central section. The reclosable flap is bordered on a first side by a first frangible line of separation, and on a second side by a second frangible line of separation, the first and second lines of separation extending inwardly from an edge of the gripping portion. The lid also includes a locking tab forming part of the reclosable flap, extending from the arcuate portion of the gripping portion, and which is able to engage a bottom side of the rim when the reclosable flap is in a closed position.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and kits are described, one method embodiment comprising loading a solids-laden screen into a carriage of a washing enclosure, the solids-laden screen comprising a screen mesh partially obstructed with solids from a well drilling or work-over operation, and spraying a cleaning composition onto first and second sides of the screen while vibrating the screen. Apparatus and kits for practicing the methods are also described. This abstract allows a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure. It will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.

Abstract: A chip bin for a digester has an upper part through which chips fall freely from an inlet and a lower part within which the chips remain until they are fed to a digester. Steam orifices strike falling chips with steam and disperses the chips over the interior of the chip bin. Further steam heats the chips and drives out non-condensable gas. The lower part of the chip bin is conical. Steam jets aimed down the conical walls propel the chips to an outlet at the bottom and prevent bridging.