Abstract: There is described herein a consortium of micro-organisms comprising, consisting or consisting essentially of Rhizobium spp., Bacillus spp., and Pseudomonas spp.

Abstract: There is provided a method for treating spent metal working fluid (MWF), comprising the steps of: (a) providing a biofilm of microorganisms on a solid support matrix in a first bioreactor; (b) transferring at least a portion of the solid support matrix comprising the biofilm of microorganisms from the first bioreactor into a second bioreactor; and (c) incubating the microorganisms in the second bioreactor to reduce the chemical oxygen demand of the spent MWF contained therein.

Abstract: There is provided a method for treating spent metal working fluid (MWF), comprising the steps of: (a) providing a biofilm of microorganisms on a solid support matrix in a first bioreactor; (b) transferring at least a portion of the solid support matrix comprising the biofilm of microorganisms from the first bioreactor into a second bioreactor; and (c) incubating the microorganisms in the second bioreactor to reduce the chemical oxygen demand of the spent MWF contained therein.

Abstract: There is described an apparatus for cleaning a filter cloth, comprising: a cleaning station comprising a gas flow device and a support surface defining an aperture; and a collection device positioned below the aperture for receiving material removed from the filter cloth; wherein the gas flow device is configured to provide a flow of gas through an area of filter cloth located above the aperture so as to remove material from the filter cloth and direct it into the collection device.

Abstract: A support for a gas prop (hydraulic strut) for a vehicle access door includes an elongate sleeve that is positionable around the cylinder and rod of the gas prop. The support secures a weak or otherwise defective gas prop in its position in which the vehicle access door is held open. The elongate sleeve includes a first and second end. The first end of the elongate sleeve is adapted to be selectively positioned between: (1) abutting the distal end of the cylinder, and (2) coaxially receiving at least a portion of the length of the cylinder. One or more slots are defined at the second end of the elongate sleeve. Each of the slots is selectively engageable with the shaft or post of an attachment bracket for coupling the rod end to the vehicle. Additionally, each one of the slots is a different length, thereby accommodating various lengths of gas props.

Abstract: A support for a gas prop (hydraulic strut) for a vehicle access door includes an elongate sleeve that is positionable around the cylinder and rod of the gas prop. The support secures a weak or otherwise defective gas prop in its position in which the vehicle access door is held open. The elongate sleeve includes a first and second end. The first end of the elongate sleeve is adapted to be selectively positioned between: (1) abutting the distal end of the cylinder, and (2) coaxially receiving at least a portion of the length of the cylinder. One or more slots are defined at the second end of the elongate sleeve. Each of the slots is selectively engageable with the shaft or post of an attachment bracket for coupling the rod end to the vehicle. Additionally, each one of the slots is a different length, thereby accommodating various lengths of gas props.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a viewfinder eyepiece assembly for improving the optical accuracy and safety of an electronic news gathering video camera. The viewfinder eyepiece replaces the camera's dust cover plate assembly in the eye side opening of the viewfinder body. The viewfinder eyepiece assembly is comprised of at least two plates framed within a flexible carrier where the multiple-plate configuration creates an essentially airtight space between the plates. This space serves to slow down the cooling of the external eyepiece plate, thus decreasing the likelihood of condensation forming on this plate in cold weather. Additionally, one of the plates may use the user's refractive prescription for personalized viewfinder focus. Furthermore, one of the plates may be made of a material, or treated with a coating, that acts as barrier to certain harmful electromagnetic field emissions, while being transparent to light frequencies in the harmless visible range.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program for managing multi-tiered resource systems, such as Storage Area Networks (SANs). Resource tiers in the resource system are examined to if they are in compliance with a management policy. If a resource tier is not in compliance with the management policy, a processing operation automatically attempts to bring the resource tier in compliance with the management policy. The management policy may, for example, include a requirement that an expiration date of the resource tier occur after a maintenance date.

Abstract: A portable unit for transmitting food orders to a central station includes a processor and a storage device coupled to the processor. The storage device contains product information identifying a list of food items. Input keys are coupled to the processor and operate to transmit selector signals to the processor identifying user determined ones of the food items on the list. A facsimile input screen coupled to the processor operates to transmit handwritten modifier information associated with selected ones of the selector signals to the processor. A display controlled by the processor displays product information from the list associated with the respective selector signals and the handwritten modifier information. A wireless communication system is coupled to the processor and transmits a composite food order including a first portion indicative of the selector signals and a second portion indicative of the associated hand-written modifier information to another location.