Abstract: A device and system for purifying a fluid is provided. The system includes a tank having an interior space and a media container disposed within the interior space. A valve is provided that cooperates with an element within the interior, the valve being movable between an open and a closed position. The valve being biased to the open position when the element is not positioned within the interior space, wherein the interior space is fluidly coupled to the atmosphere in the open position. The valve further being configured to move to a closed position when the element is positioned within the interior space.

Abstract: A device and system for purifying a fluid is provided. The system includes a tank having an interior space and a media container disposed within the interior space. A valve is provided that cooperates with an element within the interior, the valve being movable between an open and a closed position. The valve being biased to the open position when the element is not positioned within the interior space, wherein the interior space is fluidly coupled to the atmosphere in the open position. The valve further being configured to move to a closed position when the element is positioned within the interior space.

Abstract: A reflector particularly adapted for use in automotive light assemblies and other point light source applications. The reflector includes two nested aluminum discs. Each disc defines a plurality of semi-circular holes and includes a half-cone or other partial revolved surface extending from each hole. The half-cones of the first disc extend through the stamped holes of the second disc. The semi-circular holes on the two discs cooperate to define circular holes, and the half-cones at each circular hole cooperate to form full cones. Preferably, the disks are identical; and the first disc is rotated 180.degree. for nesting with the second disc. When the reflector is incorporated into a light assembly, LEDs or other point light sources are positioned within each full cone, and a lens is mounted over the reflector.

Abstract: A reflector particularly adapted for use in automotive light assemblies and other point light source applications. The reflector includes two nested aluminum discs. Each disc defines a plurality of semi-circular holes and includes a half-cone or other partial revolved surface extending from each hole. The half-cones of the first disc extend through the stamped holes of the second disc. The semi-circular holes on the two discs cooperate to define circular holes, and the half-cones at each circular hole cooperate to form full cones. Preferably, the disks are identical; and the first disc is rotated 180.degree. for nesting with the second disc. When the reflector is incorporated into a light assembly, LEDs or other point light sources are positioned within each full cone, and a lens is mounted over the reflector.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wall for a package comprising: (a) an outer set of one or more layers (1-4) and (b) an inner set of one or more layers (5-6) which layer or the outermost of which layers (5) comprises a composition comprising a polymer and having oxygen-scavenging properties, wherein (i) the outer set of layers would have, if separate from the inner set and in the absence of any oxygen-scavenging properties in any of the layers or the layer constituting the set, a permeance, for oxygen, of not more than 1.5 cm.sup.3 /(m.sup.2 atm day); (ii) the inner set of layers would have, if separate from the outer set and in the absence of oxygen-scavenging properties in any of the layers or the layer constituting the set, a permeance, for oxygen, of at least 2.0 cm.sup.3 /(m.sup.2 atm day); and (iii) the inner set of layers would have, if separate from the outer set, a permeance, for oxygen, less than the permeance specified in (ii) by at least 1.0 cm.sup.3 /(m.sup.

Abstract: A cart including a pair of wheels spaced apart and rotatably mounted on an axle; a double-pole carriage including two spaced poles mounted to and extending upwardly from the axle; a handle mounted proximate the top of the carriage; a stand interconnected with the carriage proximate the axle; and a support riser extending outwardly from the axle generally transverse to the carriage and connected at its distal end to the stand.

Abstract: A collapsible carrier is provided, including: a telescopic handle; a plastic base which includes a transverse bar and two wheel brackets integrally formed with the base and disposed one proximate each end of the bar; and a slide bracket slidably mounted on the transverse bar and pivotably attached to one end of the handle. A latch releasably locks the slide bracket proximate the center of the transverse bar, and two flexible plastic legs with integral spacer washers are provided. One leg is pivotably mounted proximate each end of the bar for pivoting between the open and closed position with respect to the bar. Spacer washers are disposed between the legs and the bar to space the legs apart from the bar free from interference with the slide bracket when the legs are in a closed condition. Flexible links are interconnected between the handle and the transverse bar proximate the ends thereof.

Abstract: A tap, particularly for drinking fountains, has a plunger 17, operated by a toggle 24 and carrying a compressible valve member 19. The valve member 19 cooperates with a seat 16. In order to simplify replacement of the compressible valve member 19, the seat 16 is formed on a receivable carrier 11 which is sealingly and slidably mounted in the valve body and is removable with the plunger when the locking ring 12 is removed.

Abstract: A portable luggage carrier for suitcases which has two wheels and is pulled along behind the traveler. The carrier has a telescoping detachable handle and two folding support fingers above the wheels on which the suitcases rest. The carrier can be folded into a slender, easily stowable package.

Abstract: A luggage carrier which includes a small folding horizontal platform upon which suitcases are secured. The platform is mounted on wheels and has a pull cord with which the traveler can pull the loaded carrier from place to place. When not in use, the carrier may be folded into a slender, easily stowable package.

Abstract: A bathtub book stand adapted to be mounted on a bathtub to support a book or magazine being read by a person sitting in the tub. The stand has a horizontal support beam extending across the tub. A flat book support member with a lower retaining lip is attached to the horizontal beam and can be tilted at varying angles.