Abstract: A support base structure for a golf club bag is disclosed. The golf club bag comprises a supporting bar set extending along the length of the golf club bag, an upper base, a lower base having an inclined portion, a movable bar pivotally connected to the lower base. An indented space is disposed in the inclined portion. A positioning hole is disposed on each of the two sides of the indented space. A holding chamber is formed on top of the lower base. An upper base is fixed on an outer surface of the holding chamber. Two stand bars are pivotally attached to the upper base with one stand bar pivotally attached to each of lateral end portions of the upper base. The supporting bar is pivotally connected to the stand bars.

Abstract: A gun case for transporting and storing a gun with forward and rear portions. The gun case includes a forward housing with rigid side walls that form a cavity configured to receive the forward portion of the gun. The gun case also includes a rear housing with rigid side walls that form a cavity configured to receive the rear portion of the gun. The rear housing is pivotally coupled to the forward housing for movement between an open position providing access to the cavities and a closed position capable of securing the gun within the gun case.

Abstract: Tool kits that include an enclosure that may be made of fabric. In one version, the enclosure may include a multipurpose tool pocket; a bit pocket; an adapter strap; a utility pocket configured to include at least cable ties and wire; a front flap configured to overlap the multipurpose tool pocket and the bit pocket; and a top flap configured to overlap the front flap. A multipurpose tool having an adjustable wrench, pliers, a knife blade, a saw, a screwdriver, a file, a wire cutter and/or stripper, and a bit driver may be disposed within the multipurpose tool pocket.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a retaining base having a plurality of holes for inserting tools, and a track base having a track on it; a sliding member, for accommodating and sliding the track of the tracking base, and a plurality of latching members are disposed on the sliding member; such arrangement allows the holes for inserting the tool to be latched or released when the external force is exerted to displace the sliding member.

Abstract: A drill box includes a transparent housing, and two elongated supporting members, each of which includes a supporting portion having several through locating holes spaced along it. Each of the through locating holes has a lower opening shaped such as to allow a shank of a drill to be tightly inserted therein, and an upper opening bigger than the lower opening. The supporting members are stacked up so that confining space is formed for holding the sharp bodies of drills therein. The supporting members have concavely curved surfaces around each of the lower openings for allowing one end of a shank of a drill to stick out from the lower opening after the shank is inserted into the locating hole. The elongated supporting members are slid into the housing so that the drills held on them are protected.

Abstract: A method for packaging a photosensitive film roll, comprising packaging the photosensitive film roll with a resin case.

Abstract: A resealable case for oral breath strips having a base including a cavity, a cover closing the base but having an opening in a top surface for accessing the cavity, and a lid for opening and closing the cover, with the cover closing the base in a non-easily openable fit and with the lid snugly overlying the cover when closed in a substantially air-tight fit.

Abstract: A wraparound article carrier and a blank for forming a wraparound article carrier for packaging an article such as a pot of foodstuffs is disclosed. The carrier comprises opposed top and base walls interconnected by opposed side walls thereby forming a tubular structure. An aperture is provided in the base wall panel to accommodate a portion of the article. A bracing tab is formed at least in part from the base wall to define the aperture and folded so as to form a spacer for causing the top and base to be spaced by a predetermined distance.

Abstract: An enclosure for shipping an article capable of releasing a combination of gas and particulates. The enclosure comprises a material of construction, such as spun bold polyolefin, adapted to allow escape of the gas from the enclosure while retaining the particulates. The enclosure, which is sized to contain the article, has no breaches capable of allowing escape of the particulates, except for an opening at the top end. The opening is adapted to be sealed in a closed configuration, which may comprise one or more pinch lines, that prevents escape of the particulates. In one embodiment the enclosure may be in the form of an envelope having adhesive on a front face and a back face thereof to facilitate securing the top of the envelope after folding along a plurality of pinch lines. The enclosure may be particularly useful in a method for shipping a currency anti-theft device.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for packaging, displaying by hanging or standing, and storing of electronic products, especially of car phone chargers. The method and apparatus for packaging a product for display, such as a retail sales display, involves an anterior packaging member and a posterior packaging member, the anterior and the posterior packaging members being mounted together, such as by seam-mounting, in a fitted flange configuration. The anterior and the posterior packaging members each have a complementary contour for accommodating the product. The product may be a car phone charger, especially for a car phone charger having a retractable wire.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for substantially maintaining a position of a plurality of packages (30) between a pair of trays (102 and 104) inside the drum of an agitating retort when the agitation process is applied to the packages. When the first tray (102) is stacked on the second tray (104), a volume formed between the first and second trays. Within the volume, a first positioning system (106) for holding the packages (30) in a desired position is coupled to one of the trays. The packages (30) are positioned within the volume and retained in the desired position by the first positioning system. A second positioning system (114) may be employed to hold the packages at the opposite end of the packages from the first positioning system. The second positioning system (114) may include a resilient pad that grips the adjacent portion of the packages.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a protective packaging for protecting an at least one article is disclosed. The protective packaging is comprised of a shape memory foam (SMF) structure conforming to at least a portion of to at least one article for protecting the at least one article. The SMF has a glass transition temperature (Tg).

Abstract: A packaged medicinal product comprising a medicinal preparation packaged in a plastic container having a fluorinated barrier layer on a surface of its body wall is disclosed. The fluorinated barrier layer on the surface of container body wall reduces the loss of an ingredient in the medicinal preparation through the container body wall, and reduces the transfer of impurities into the medicinal preparation from the container materials, from label-related materials, or from the environment where the packaged medicinal preparation is stored.

Abstract: A collapsible serving tray that is stiff and flat when open and reduced in size and compact when folded. The tray is designed to be folded up into a compact size that is about one-quarter of the fully deployed size of the tray. One embodiment of the tray includes a perimeter edge that is ninety degrees to the flat serving surface when the tray is fully deployed.

Abstract: An electroconductive container that stores a nanotube product, including a container body and a cover that opens and closes the container body in which both container body and cover are made of an electroconductive material. An electroconductive fixing member can by provided in the bottom of the container for holding a nanotube product in an immovable fashion.

Abstract: An equipment tray of sheet metal having a base with a bottom section and a set of four sides integral to the bottom section with each of the four sides extending outward from the base to form a compartment therein and at least one of the sides having a beveled lip extending along a first portion of the side to provide stiffness to the base to avoid the “oil can effect” occurring with sheet metal trays. A further feature of the inventions is the inclusion of a cover retaining slot formed in the base by having a second portion of a side configured to coact with a beveled edge to form a cover retaining slot between the second portion of the side and the beveled edge to prevent lateral movement of the cover.

Abstract: Automatic transmission fluid having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of between more than 4 cSt and 10 cSt, a dynamic viscosity at −40° C. of less than 10000 mPas comprising an additive package and a base oil, wherein the base oil fraction has at least 98 wt % saturates, of which saturates fraction the content of cyclo-paraffins is between 10 wt and 40 wt % and wherein the pour point of the base oil is less than −25° C.

Abstract: A solvating component for a solvated mesophase pitch. The solvated component includes a mixture of aromatic hydrocarbons having boiling points in the atmospheric equivalent boiling point range of about 285° to about 500° C. (about 550° F.-932° F.). At least 80% of the carbon atoms of the hydrocarbons are aromatic as characterized by carbon 13 NMR. The aromatic hydrocarbons are selected from a group consisting of aromatic compounds having 2 to 5 aromatic rings, substituted aromatic compounds having 2 to 5 aromatic rings wherein said substituents are alkyl groups having 1 to 3 carbons, hydroaromatic compounds having 2 to 5 rings, substituted aromatic compounds having 2 to 5 rings wherein said substituents are alkyl groups having 1 to 3 carbons, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a process for hydroprocessing vacuum gas oils and other feeds in order to produce unconverted oil suitable for use as base oil feed for white oils, Group III oils, and BMCI (Bureau of Mines Correlation Index) ethylene plant feed. Ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, and light products are removed from the first stage at high pressure in order to produce a higher quality of unconverted oil that is suitable for Group III base oils.

Abstract: Process to prepare two or more lubricating base oil grades and a gas oil by (a) hydrocracking/hydroisomerisating a Fischer-Tropsch product, wherein weight ratio of compounds having at least 60 or more carbon atoms and compounds having at least 30 carbon atoms in the Fischer-Tropsch product is at least 0.2 and wherein at least 30 wt % of compounds in the Fischer-Tropsch product have at least 30 carbon atoms, (b) separating the product of step (a) into one or more gas oil fractions and a base oil precursor fraction, (c) performing a pour point reducing step to the base oil precursor fraction obtained in step (b), and (d) separating the effluent of step (c) in two or more base oil grades.

Abstract: The invention consists in implanting an inner tube fed at its lower portion by a fraction of regenerated catalyst inside a riser (1) of an FCC unit that is fed by catalyst via a line (14) and a feedstock via a line (3), whereby the fluid that allows this feed can be inert, in which case a staging effect of the catalyst inside the riser or else a feedstock (14) that has a tendency toward a more severe cracking inside the inner tube, then leading to an additional production of olefins, in particular propylene, is advantageous. The mixtures of fluids and catalyst are cooled above the tube via a line (13) of an inert fluid.

Abstract: Fossil fuels are combined with an aqueous liquid and a dialkyl ether to form an aqueous-organic reaction medium which is passed through an ultrasound chamber on a continuous flow-through basis. The emerging mixture separates spontaneously into aqueous and organic phases, from which the organic phase is readily isolated as the desulfurized fossil fuel.

Abstract: A recycling treatment of heavy metal sludge uses a cracking process which releases macromolecular agglutinant and a metal hydrate mixture. Next the mixture is acidified in a primary homogenization process and then a primary separation process separates the macromolecular agglutinant and acid solution with metal ions. A second homogenization process adjusts the pH value of the acid solution with metal ions to be alkaline and then a second separation process separates copper oxide and the remaining salt solution with oxidant. Lastly, salt compounds and oxidant solution is separated through the use of a crystal separation process.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a screen apparatus for increasing a selecting processing amount of paper stock. The screen apparatus A includes a tank 10, a first cylindrical screen 1, a second cylindrical screen 2 fixedly provided in the tank 10 outside of the first cylindrical screen 1, a stirring member 3 for stirring the paper stock, a connection member 4 having an opening which is in communication with a second′ chamber 1B′ formed between an inner side of the second cylindrical screen 2 and an outer side of the first cylindrical screen 1, and a paper stock discharging passage 5 which is in communication with a passage of the connection member 4 and which has a passage through which the paper stock in the passage is discharged out from the tank 10. The connection member 4 is mounted to the second cylindrical screen 2 and is in communication with the opening. The connection member 4 has a passage for discharging the paper stock in the second′ chamber 1B′.

Abstract: An ATM (10) includes a housing (46) including a generally L-shaped chest portion (48) and an upper housing portion (54). The ATM includes a fascia (12) which extends on the outside of a wall (14) and includes a user interface (15). Responsive to inputs of a user through the user interface the machine is operative to accept a stack of sheets (84) which are evaluated through operation of a sheet validator device (88) and which enables acceptable sheets to be stored within the chest portion. Unacceptable sheets are routed to a storage area (100). Provisions are made for reducing the risk of attack on the ATM by criminals and to facilitate servicing by authorized personnel.

Abstract: A disc screen apparatus has a generally V-shaped configuration with a lowermost region that provides a trough and a pair of vertically inclined regions. Mixed recyclable materials deposited onto the trough are agitated and classified with different types of material falling through the discs of the trough, falling off one end of the trough, and falling off upper terminal ends of the inclined regions.

Abstract: A sensor component that may be used in conjunction with a filter module may include a plurality of sensor packages. The latter, in turn, may incorporate one or more micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) sensors to measure various characteristics of fluid flow and filtration. A single sensor component may be adapted to measure the pressure, temperature, flow rate, differential pressure, conductivity, viscosity, pH level, etc. of the fluid at an upstream and a downstream location. Sensor measurements may be obtained continuously in order to monitor and indicate fluid conditions, including the use of a warning mechanism to indicate an out-of-range condition when the measurements fall outside of pre-set limits. Depending on the application and the fluid being filtered, data, including measurement data, may be transmitted through electrical connections or wirelessly. In wireless configurations, a sleep-mode may be included to maximize the life of local power supplies.

Abstract: A sensor component that may be used in conjunction with a filter module may include a plurality of sensor packages. The latter, in turn, may incorporate one or more micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) sensors to measure various characteristics of fluid flow and filtration. A single sensor component may be adapted to measure the pressure, temperature, flow rate, differential pressure, conductivity, viscosity, pH level, etc. of the fluid at an upstream and a downstream location. Sensor measurements may be obtained continuously in order to monitor and indicate fluid conditions, including the use of a warning mechanism to indicate an out-of-range condition when the measurements fall outside of pre-set limits. Depending on the application and the fluid being filtered, data, including measurement data, may be transmitted through electrical connections or wirelessly. In wireless configurations, a sleep-mode may be included to maximize the life of local power supplies.

Abstract: An optical sensing assembly is adapted for use in association with a separation device having a separation zone in which red blood cells and plasma are separated from blood. The assembly comprises a first optical sensing unit associated with a red blood cell outlet path that removes red blood cells from the separation zone. The assembly also comprises a second optical sensing unit associated with a plasma outlet path that removes plasma from the blood separation zone. The assembly further comprises a controller coupled to the first and second optical sensing units having different selectable control functions for operating the first and second optical sensing units in at least two different sensing modes.

Abstract: Blood component processing systems and methods employ a processing device that includes a blood component inlet path to convey blood component into the processing device and a blood component outlet path to remove blood component from the processing device. The systems and methods include a source of air, as well as a controller coupled to the processing device. The controller includes a blood component flushing function, which selectively transfers air from the source of air into the processing device upon termination of blood component processing, to expel residual blood component from the processing device.

Abstract: An apparatus for the enhancement of water quality is provided for purging a low flow area of a subterranean water distribution system. The apparatus can include: a water carrier system for transporting water through the apparatus, a flow control valve for adjusting the flow rate of water through the system; a programmable solenoid controller for activating and deactivating the flow control valve; electronic and/or optical sensing devices for measuring water quality; a data access and programming port; and an electronic control system. The components cooperate to provide a means for automatically measuring water quality and then purging water from the low flow area as required. The apparatus can discharge directly to a below ground drain such as a storm drain, sewer or drain field. Alternatively, the apparatus can have an above ground downwardly directed discharge.

Abstract: A hand-held, electrically-powered pool cleaner includes a body and a nozzle for suctioning pool water. The body has a filter, an impeller and motor, rechargeable batteries, and a handle for carrying the body and for maneuvering the nozzle along a surface being cleaned the surface. The impeller draws pool water through the nozzle and the filter to remove debris water. A filter housing disposed between the nozzle and the body accumulates the filtered debris. The body optionally includes a pole attachment member to receive the free end of a pole for maneuvering the cleaner from outside of the pool.

Abstract: A standard 20 ft or 40 ft sea-freight shipping container is configured as a septic tank, or as an aerobic trickle filter station. The shipping-container is lined with a watertight shell or liner. The liner may be a preferabricated separate structure inserted into the container, and supported from the container walls. Or, the liner may be actually constructed inside the container, again taking mechanical support from the container walls. The openable doors at the end of the standard container are retained, a wall being added to the shipping-container a foot or two inside the doors to form the tank, leaving a utility room for pipework, valves, pumps, etc.

Abstract: An apparatus to transfer gas to or from a liquid has a flexible and oxygen permeable but liquid water impermeable membrane, a flexible and gas permeable spacer, an inlet conduit, an outlet conduit and a non-rigid restraint system. When used for treating wastewater, an aerobic biofilm is cultured adjacent the planar elements, an anoxic biofilm is cultivated adjacent the aerobic biofilm and the wastewater is maintained in an anaerobic state. A first reactor for treating wastewater has an anaerobic section, a plurality of gas transfer membrane modules, and an aerobic section. A biofilm is cultivated on the surface of the gas transfer membranes in fluid communication with the anaerobic section. Biological reduction of COD, BOD, nitrogen and phosphorous are achieved. In a second reactor, phosphorous is also removed chemically in a precipitation branch.

Abstract: A liquid filter assembly includes a filter head having an interchangeable spin-on canister filter and a bowl-cartridge filter. Methods of using the liquid filter assembly include providing a filter head capable of operably receiving both a spin-on canister filter and a bowl-cartridge filter. The method also includes operably installing one of the spin-on canister filter and the bowl-cartridge filter onto the filter head to provide a filter assembly. After a period of use, the spin-on canister filter or bowl-cartridge filter is removed and replaced. The replacement can include, interchangeably, a spin-on canister filter and a bowl-cartridge filter. Constructions for accommodating an interchangeable system include preferred arrangements of mechanical connection structure.

Abstract: A module enabling individual adaptation by the user to the respective task in the treatment of fluids using housings and connections of existing filtration devices without any modification is described. The module comprises one or more cells stacked one on top of the other, each of these having at least one opening, the opening of the cell or the similar openings of the cells together forming at least one channel for feeding or discharging the fluid to be treated. Each cell has two flat, porous components delimiting an inner space and designed for passage of the fluid therethrough, the inner space or spaces being connected to the channel. The inner space of the cell or cells contains at least partially a treatment material for the fluid. The method for manufacturing such a module makes provision for a treatment material to be introduced with a carrier fluid into the cells through the channel provided for feeding the fluid.

Abstract: A switchable fuel filter assembly with alternate fuel paths which carry fuel, respectively, through alternate fuel filters depending on the position of a valve member.

Abstract: A separation device, such as a filter or separation line apparatus, and method of making the same.

Abstract: A fluid filter, which is adapted for separating a less dense fluid floating on a high dense fluid, includes at least a fluid filtering arrangement including a floating wing adapted for floating on the less dense fluid and at least a fluid outlet formed on the floating wing, and a container body, which is extended from the floating wing, having a fluid collecting cavity communicating with the fluid outlet, wherein the fluid outlet is formed at a position above the fluid collecting cavity. Therefore, when a downward force is applied on the floating wing until the fluid outlet is slightly positioned below the surface level of the less dense fluid, the less dense fluid is allowed to flow into the fluid collecting cavity through the fluid outlet by gravity.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a substantially odorless biological treatment process for solid and liquid organic wastes. The present invention also provides for a novel nutrient rich humus material produced from the biological treatment process. The bioconversion process of the present invention results from low oxygen concentrations and high quantities of microorganisms in a diverse microbial community.

Abstract: An erosion barrier implementing the invention is a filter berm advantageously comprising a biodegradable “sock” filled with a biodegradable material, e.g., using conventional blower techniques. The sock is composed of materials, such as burlap, that naturally rot and decompose. Thus, when the sock decays, it merges into the surrounding soil and thus leaves no trace. Preferably, the biodegradable material comprises compost that is pre-seeded to allow desired vegetation to grow from the compost into the under-lying soil. In this manner, the vegetation anchors the berm and prevents it from eroding, even when its exterior sock is fully decomposed. In an exemplary embodiment, the sock may be constructed with larger holes on its bottom so as to allow the material in the berm to effectively bind and adhere to the soil beneath.

Abstract: A method and system for providing Water for Injection using reverse osmosis. Water for Injection can be produced by reverse osmosis and the reverse osmosis membrane can be kept in a constantly self-sanitizing condition. One way of obtaining a constantly self-sanitizing condition is to maintain the reverse osmosis membrane at an elevated temperature during production of Water for Injection.

Abstract: Method of waste water/water treatment in a submerged membrane bioreactor is disclosed. The bioreactor includes a tank containing a mixed liquor having microorganism; porous carriers in the mixed liquors; and a filtration module immersed in the mixed liquor and having a permeate side into which fluid can flow only through the filtration module. The method includes introducing an influent into the tank; applying a negative pressure source to the permeate side so that liquid in the tank penetrates the filtration module into the permeate side and flows out from the tank; and aerating the mixed liquor in the tank so that the porous carriers keep contact with the filtration module, and thus reduce fouling of the filtration module.

Abstract: A method for the removal of a substance carrying a negative charge and being present in an aqueous liquid (I). The method comprises the steps of: (i) contacting the liquid with a matrix carrying a plurality of ligands comprising a positively charged structure and a hydrophobic structure, and (ii) desorbing the substance.

Abstract: Method for in-line preparation of liquid for an extracorporeal blood treatment apparatus, which makes provision for placing a filter in correspondence with each of two successive filtration stations, for carrying out a liquid preparation cycle, for removing the filter which operates in correspondence with said first filtration station, for placing in correspondence with said first station the filter which operated in correspondence with the second filtration station, for placing a new filter in correspondence with the second post and for launching a new sterile liquid preparation cycle. The invention also provides a device for implementing the described method and an apparatus for extracorporeal blood treatment, which incorporates this device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for isolation of ionic species from a liquid and an apparatus for isolation of ionic species from a liquid. Moreover the invention relates to an electro enhanced dialysis cell and the use of the cell in the method and the apparatus.

Abstract: A method in which a fluid is driven into a process unit through utilization of a propulsion unit operating in a process mode. A process is performed which utilizes the fluid in the process unit. The propulsion unit is set to operate in a recycle mode and fluid contaminated by the process is driven into a recycling unit through utilization of the propulsion unit. A system comprises a process unit that utilizes a liquid to perform a process. A recycling unit recycles fluid contaminated by the process. A propulsion unit coupled to the process unit and the recycling unit is adjustable between a process mode and a recycle mode.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for treating oily wastewater, such as bilge water or ballast water, generated on a ship. The process uses a combination of a centrifugal separation step and a membrane separation step, such as an ultrafiltration step. The membrane separation step uses a dense, non-porous filtration membrane. The process is able to remove both emulsified oil and dissolved oil from the wastewater to low levels.

Abstract: Collection systems and methods use a separation chamber that receives blood or a suspension containing red blood cells and performs a separation process including separation of red blood cells from the blood or suspension. The separation chamber contains, during the separation process, a red blood cell volume. An outlet line is coupled to the separation chamber to remove red blood cells from the chamber device, at least in part, while the separation process occurs. A collection container is coupled to the outlet line to receive a volume of red blood cells removed from the separation chamber. A controller includes a processing function that, during the separation process, includes comparing the volume of red blood cells received by the collection container to a selected targeted red blood cell collection volume to derive a difference.

Abstract: A system for treating contaminated media is provided. In the process, contaminants are removed from the media using a photocatalytic process operating in an aqueous phase.