Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention, a coalescer cartridge for separating a first fluid from a second fluid includes a pleated filter media portion including a pleated fluid separation layer configured to separate a first fluid from a second fluid, the first fluid forming relatively small droplets of fluid suspended in the second fluid; and a wrap filter media portion downstream of the pleated media portion including a droplet growth layer configured to coalesce the relatively small droplets of the first fluid into relatively larger droplets of the first fluid.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention, a coalescer cartridge for separating a first fluid from a second fluid includes a pleated filter media portion including a pleated fluid separation layer configured to separate a first fluid from a second fluid, the first fluid forming relatively small droplets of fluid suspended in the second fluid; and a wrap filter media portion downstream of the pleated media portion including a droplet growth layer configured to coalesce the relatively small droplets of the first fluid into relatively larger droplets of the first fluid.

Abstract: A separator cartridge includes a support tube formed of a perforated strip of metal configured to normally have a first diameter and a spaced array of hexagonal apertures formed therein and a substantially cylindrical screen member having a diameter less than the first diameter of the support tube, wherein a diameter of the support tube is decreased from the first diameter to a diameter less than the diameter of the screen member to be received in the screen member, and wherein the support tube causes the screen member to be maintained in a substantially taut manner.

Abstract: A separator cartridge includes a support tube formed of a perforated strip of metal configured to normally have a first diameter and a spaced array of hexagonal apertures formed therein and a substantially cylindrical screen member having a diameter less than the first diameter of the support tube, wherein a diameter of the support tube is decreased from the first diameter to a diameter less than the diameter of the screen member to be received in the screen member, and wherein the support tube causes the screen member to be maintained in a substantially taut manner.

Abstract: A filter coalescer cartridge for treating jet fuels is disclosed. The filter coalescer cartridge has spaced apart filter/coalescer layers to effectively remove particulate contaminates and water from the transient fuel being treated. The outer most layer is a knitted sock material formed from cotton threads including a metallic silver disposed thereon to provide an anti-microbial property to the sock material.

Abstract: An ultra low volume pressure independent spray head is disclosed whereby low flow characteristics of point source devices can be applied to larger wetted areas. Device uses elastomeric flow control where the emission channel is large enough to purge particulate matter from it's channels and the spray head has large enough orifices to allow the particulate to pass unimpeded through the discharge arena. This device is designed to utilize flow rates of less than 2 gallons per hour and can compensate for pressures between 10 and 60 pounds per square inch. Construction of this device is through the use of polymers, but other materials can be used as the design is such as to allow for a large variety of applications. This device can be used in the agricultural or horticultural application and is adapted for use in vineyards and can be used singularly or in multiple head arrangements. Design of inlet portion allows for use with flexible or rigid water supply means.

Abstract: A Vari-Stage Coupling device that accomplishes the goal of coupling different styles of tubing in one device. The coupling device allows the user to incorporate different sizes of tubing into a single fitting decreasing the confusion as to which part fits with which tubing and decreasing his time looking for the right fitting. The coupling device also allows the user to need to use only one device for most all of his coupling needs.

Abstract: A filter monitor is disclosed capable of sensing the presence of water in the filter. The sensor utilizes changes in capacitance of a water absorbing media which functions as a dielectric disposed between a pair of electrodes. The sensor is in communication with a valve means to interrupt the transient fluid when a predetermined amount of water is present in the fluid.

Abstract: A storage rack apparatus incorporating a sliding frame apparatus. The frame apparatus is adjusted in a generally vertical direction by the application of vertical force and secured in position by the removal of such vertical force.

Abstract: A Vari-Stage Coupling device is discussed in this disclosure that accomplishes the goal of coupling different styles of tubing in one device. Long runs of irrigation tubing from the source of the water to the eventually dispersion contain devices that join a larger piece of tubing to a smaller piece of tubing as pressure loss degrades the flow of the water so smaller less expensive tubing is used in stages in long runs. It is also common to have a larger manifold or supply line branch off into smaller branch lines through the use of “T” fittings. It is also common to use rigid PVC tubing, which possess a smoother bore with less resistance to create a pressure drop, on long runs where flexible polyethylene or similar tubing is then attached to the end of the PVC.

Abstract: An ultra low volume pressure independent spray head is disclosed whereby low flow characteristics of point source devices can be applied to larger wetted areas. Device uses elastomeric flow control where the emission channel is large enough to purge particulate matter from it's channels and the spray head has large enough orifices to allow the particulate to pass unimpeded through the discharge arena. This device is designed to utilize flow rates of less than 2 gallons per hour and can compensate for pressures between 10 and 60 pounds per square inch. Construction of this device is through the use of polymers, but other materials can be used as the design is such as to allow for a large variety of applications. This device can be used in the agricultural or horticultural application and is adapted for use in vineyards and can be used singularly or in multiple head arrangements. Design of inlet portion allows for use with flexible or rigid water supply means.

Abstract: A filter monitor is disclosed capable of sensing the presence of water in the filter. The sensor utilizes changes in capacitance of a water absorbing media which functions as a dielectric disposed between a pair of electrodes. The sensor is in communication with a valve means to interrupt the transient fluid when a predetermined amount of water is present in the fluid.

Abstract: An inventory of connectors or fittings for agricultural and landscape irrigation applications and method that simplifies the manufacturing process by designing the connectors so that they share basic common body parts (210,310). The parts are manufactured individually by injection molding and assembled using sonic welding. The common body parts shared greatly minimize the number of molds necessary to manufacture a complete line of fittings.

Abstract: A connector is described comprising a longitudinally extending central portion, a plurality of planar walls, radially extending from the central portion, and a plurality of hammer-shaped members interposed between the walls, and radially extending from the central portion. An asymmetrical channel is defined between each of the walls and the members for retaining inserts.

Abstract: A connector is described comprising a longitudinally extending central portion, a plurality of planar walls, radially extending from the central portion, and a plurality of hammer-shaped members interposed between the walls, and radially extending from the central portion. An asymmetrical channel is defined between each of the walls and the members for retaining inserts.

Abstract: Disclosed is an adjustable sealing device for sealably receiving a flexible receptacle, including a wall having an aperture disposed therethrough and a gate for closing variable portions of the aperture and having a recess adapted to traverse the aperture to form a variable size opening through the device, the opening being effective to receive a receptacle therethrough and being sealable by the receptacle. The device is adapted to form a seal between the gate and the wall and to guide the gate. Also disclosed are improvements in known apparatus and methods for vacuumizing bags and other receptacles.