Abstract: A value management system which facilitates substantially real-time exchange of loyalty value during transactions. The value management system includes an exchange computer for acting as an intermediary between a loyalty member computer and a loyalty system on behalf of a loyalty member. The exchange computer is for storing login information of the loyalty member, for accessing a loyalty account of the loyalty member within the loyalty system using the login information, for determining a loyalty value associated with the loyalty account, for performing a transaction with the loyalty member involving a change in the loyalty value in exchange for other value, and for charging a fee from the loyalty member in return for the transaction.

Abstract: An electro-coagulation system to convert impurities and dissolved metal contaminants to suspended particles where upon associated dissolved gases help the suspended particles to rise to the surface and facilitate the contaminants to be removed. The system and process, known as Eco-Floc, are used for the treatment of various types of liquid streams by electrolysis for removal of undesirable substances from a treatment stream. The unique features of the electrolysis system permit a continuous cleaning of the electrode plates by moving, non-conductive scrapers located between electrodes in order that the movement of the scrapers can clean each electrode. The system also has full electrical controls to “tune in” power for the removal of specific impurities. The sacrificial anodes are easily replaced. The applications of Eco-Floc anticipate a plethora of applications and adapts well both to existing operations and new installations.

Abstract: A value management system which facilitates substantially real-time exchange of loyalty value during transactions. The value management system includes an exchange computer for acting as an intermediary between a loyalty member computer and a loyalty system on behalf of a loyalty member. The exchange computer is for storing login information of the loyalty member, for accessing a loyalty account of the loyalty member within the loyalty system using the login information, for determining a loyalty value associated with the loyalty account, for performing a transaction with the loyalty member involving a change in the loyalty value in exchange for other value, and for charging a fee from the loyalty member in return for the transaction.

Abstract: A non-thermal dewatering and drying system to remove, separate and segregate free moisture from an essentially granular form of organic and non-organic solid material mixed with free moisture and air. The energy efficient separation and removal of the free moisture is by the system that creates differential pressures in adjacent moving flows. Such pressure differentials result in the induced flash vaporization of free moisture from granular materials, simultaneously with the separation and segregation of water vapor into a moving flow of adjacent air. The system has a novel design that allows retains laminar/plug flow characteristics. The differential is created by increasing the velocity of the process air as it is introduced into the material transport piping of the system. This combining the material, free moisture and higher velocity air allows for rapid mechanical removal, separation and segregation of free water within the transport pipe.