Abstract: The subject invention is a method and apparatus for collecting medical devices. The apparatus according to one embodiment is a collection tray having a flexible base having at least one aperture and at least one flexible wall. The method according to one embodiment includes removing a collection container from a sterilized package at a point of use and placing a used medical device in the container.

Abstract: A book-like package for holding, protecting and displaying products, such as data storage devices. The present invention has a book like cover with graphics imprinted upon it. The cover wraps around rigid plastic trays stacked to look like pages of a book. The rigid plastic trays hold compact discs, DVDs, descriptive booklets and other materials on the front, back or both surfaces. The package can be made as large or small as needed by simply adding additional trays and increasing the width of a flexible spine. The flexible spine is located between the front and back cover of the package. Adhesive binder attaches the rigid trays to the flexible spine. The binder is then heated to about 150 C in order to set and stabilize it. After the binder has been heated, the rigid trays are permanently adhered to the book covers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lid (1) that can be heat-sealed to the opening of a package (2) and peeled off as the package is opened. In addition, the invention comprises methods for manufacturing such a lid and a package sealed with the lid, and also a sealed package equipped with a lid. The lid (1) consists of a fibrous material layer (6), whichmay be paper or cardboard, a polymer oxygen-barrier layer (7), suitable materials of which are polyethylene terephthalate (PET), ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH) or polyamide (PA), and a polymer heat-seal layer (8). In accordance with the invention, the heat-seal layer (8) combines ethylene methyl acrylate copolymer (EMA), ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) and polyamide wax, adherence of the heat-seal layer directly to the oxygen-barrier layer (7) having been allowed without any intermediate binder. During the manufacture of the lid, the oxygen-barrier and heat-seal layers (7, 8) can be applied onto paper or cardboard by coextrusion.

Abstract: A packaging container for accommodating at least two stacks of moist cloths or moist cosmetic pads. The moist cloths or moist cosmetic pads of different stacks overlap only in one partial area in such a manner that a moist cloth or cosmetic pad of one stack protrudes into the partial area while being situated between two moist cloths or cosmetic pads of the other stack. The packaging container has an external shape that corresponds to the external shape of the moist cloths or moist cosmetic pads located in overlapping areas while, however, deviating from the respective fundamental shape of the moist cloths or cosmetic pads. A removal opening is provided in a manual access area located on the overlapping area of the moist cloths or cosmetic pads.

Abstract: A packing for a stack of tissue paper or nonwoven, where the top and/or bottom layer is provided on its outside with at least one glue layer, which packing comprises a packing wrapper. The packing wrapper has, at least within the area of each glue layer, a small capacity to adhere to the glue layer(s) of the stack on at least the side which faces the stack.

Abstract: The system uses a shrink film covering all the products (12) arranged inside a cardboard box (1) and holding these products against one another and also against the base (2) of the box. At least two heat-shrinkable sheets (9, 10) are attached, by one of their edges, in the region of the join between the base (2) of the box and the sides (4) of the lateral band (3) of this box. An additional heat-shrinkable sheet (14), supplied at the upper level of the lateral band (3) or of the products (12), is joined by welding to the previous sheets (9, 10) in order to form a single film that is shrunk over the products (12). A heat-protection sheet (13) may be inserted between this film and the products (12). The invention applies to packaging for the preparation and dispatch of product orders.

Abstract: The present invention provides a container comprising a base configured to vertically support at least one object, a pair of opposed sidewalls projecting above the base and configured to retain the at least one vertically supported object on the base, each of the sidewalls having a top surface, an exterior surface, and a receptacle, wherein the exterior surface merges with the top surface to define an upper exterior edge, and wherein the exterior surface further merges with the receptacle to define a receptacle edge, and a support member pivotally mounted within the receptacles to facilitate pivotal movement of the support member relative to each of the sidewalls, the support member being configured to support a second identical container, wherein the upper exterior edge and the receptacle edge of at least one of the opposed sidewalls are configured to simultaneously oppose the support member during at least a portion of the pivotal movement such that the clearance between the support member and the upper edg

Abstract: The object of this invention is a packaging comprising a cover, a bottom part with recesses and an insert for subdividing the bottom part into receptacle cells for holding round or egg-shaped packaged materials, manufactured from essentially flat blanks and a method of uprighting the insert.

Abstract: A mixing bag having an interior mixing chamber having a volume sufficient to receive a predetermined weight of substantially dry material and a selected volume of process compatible solution to form a solution having the material in suspension with a selected concentration is shown. The mixing bag includes at least two sealable openings. One opening is configured for at least one of enabling transporting the substantially dry material into the interior mixing chamber, enabling agitation of the material and process compatible solution in the interior mixing chamber to form the solution and enabling withdrawal of the solution at the selected concentration. The other opening is configured for at least one of injection of a process compatible solution into the interior mixing chamber to form the solution, enabling agitation of the material and process compatible solution in the interior mixing chamber and enabling withdrawal of the solution.

Abstract: The present invention provides a child-resistant package for a dosed-form product having a blister layer, a rupturable layer disposed adjacent the blister layer, the rupturable layer and the blister layer together defining at least one cavity, a diaphragm layer for resisting passage of a dose, the diaphragm layer disposed adjacent the rupturable layer on a side of the rupturable layer opposite the blister layer, and a backing layer having at least one moveable tab corresponding to the at least one cavity, the backing layer disposed adjacent the diaphragm layer on a side of the diaphragm layer opposite the rupturable layer. Also included are methods of packaging dosed products in accordance with the invention.

Abstract: A portable, reusable lap tray including a detachable torso protector section. The portable lap tray section is molded from a rigid, food grade plastic material and includes a flat, textured support surface and a raised lip around the entire perimeter. The lap tray section has a curved back edge to generally conform to the user's waist and has raised attachment clip channels located on the top surface to facilitate the attachment of the torso protector section. The bottom surface of the lap tray section is textured and has molded guidelines to define areas for the end user to apply adhesive-backed, slip-resistant material. The torso protector section is molded of a flexible composite material, having an hourglass shape with a flat surface and raised edges that aid in channeling spilled food or beverage down torso protector section where it is contained within the attached lap tray section.

Abstract: A process to produce base oils through the use of fractionation, solvent extraction, dewaxing, and hydrofinishing

Abstract: In the regeneration of a cracking catalyst in a regeneration zone operated in a partial combustion mode, NH3 and HCN in the regenerator flue gas are reduced by incorporating into the regenerator precious metals such as ruthenium, rhodium, iridium, or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for receiving and separating chips created by machine-tools and coolant, the coolant being redirected in order to be reused and the chips being carried away. The inventive device comprises: a receiving tank (1) for receiving the chips and the coolant; a rising guiding section (3) which is connected to the receiving tank (1); a raised output section (4) connected to the guiding section (3); a chain-type, closed transport element which is guided at least into the region receiving the chips and the coolant, and into the output section (4), by means of deviation elements (6, 7), at least one of said deviation elements being coupled to a rotating drive; and a rotatably mounted filter drum (12) which is connected to the transport element in a driven manner. The aim of the invention is to reduce the wear caused by the axial bearing load and to decrease the demands on the elements co-operating in the axial direction.

Abstract: A sortation assembly for sorting articles includes first and second substantially straight sections and a curved section between the first and second straight sections. The sortation assembly includes a plurality of chutes that are movable along the first and second straight sections and the curved section in a continuous loop. Each of the straight sections includes a plurality of sort stations along at least one side. The chutes are movable along and over the sort stations of both straight sections and are operable to deposit articles to bins or trays positioned at the sort stations. The curved connecting section guides the chutes between the first and second straight sections, which may be arranged at an angle relative to one another.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a froth flotation mechanism located in a flotation cell, comprising a directional element suspended from the lower end of a hollow shaft extending to the lower section of the cell and vertical vanes attached to said directional element, which extend above and below the directional element and horizontally beyond the directional element The substantially horizontal circular plate of the directional element is symmetrically attached around the shaft at its centre and the outer edge of the central plate is bent downwards to form the lap of the guiding part. The gas spreading plate is located on the inner side of the lap. The flotation cell is comprised of a cylindrical lower section, a middle section located above it in the form of a truncated cone widening upwards, and a cylindrical upper section attached to the top of it.

Abstract: A manure management system that removes a large percentage of solids from a manure slurry when the slurry is run across a series of sloped screen separators. The sloped screen on the separator has very small openings. In addition, the separator has a water line with spray heads formed across the sloped screen. The spray heads direct water under pressure onto the sloped screen. Further, the separator controls the air flow through the sloped screen.

Abstract: A vibratory separator having a basket for supporting screen assembly apparatus, the basket having an interior surface, vibrator apparatus connected to the basket to vibrate it and the screen assembly apparatus releasably secured thereto, seal apparatus connected to the screen assembly for sealing an interface with a part of the interior surface of the basket, the seal apparatus including a seal holder removably holding a seal member, the seal holder having a projection projecting into a recess of the seal.

Abstract: A vibrating screen assembly having a tubular frame. The tubular frame includes a pair of opposed tubular sides and a pair of opposed tubular ends. An upstanding lip extending from each side and extending from each end forms a rim enclosure. A ledge extends inwardly from the opposed sides. A perforated plate with a plurality of screen cloths thereon is positioned within the rim enclosure and secured to a planar surface of the frame. A slot in the tubular sides and tubular ends forms a continuous channel and an elastomeric gasket is press fit into the slot and held therein without adhesives or fasteners.

Abstract: A screen assembly, holding apparatus for it, and a vibratory separator with it, the vibratory separator, in one aspect, for separating components of material introduced thereto, the vibratory separator including a basket, a collection receptacle beneath the basket, a deck on the basket for mounting a screen assembly thereon, the deck having a plurality of deck pins projecting upwardly therefrom, a screen assembly on the deck, the screen assembly including screening material, the screening material having a plurality of openings therethrough suitable for the flow of fluid therethrough, the fluid from the material introduced into the basket, the screening material having a plurality of spaced-apart screen holes therethrough, each screen hole having therein part of one of the deck pins, vibratory apparatus connected to the vibratory separator for vibrating the screen assembly, and holding apparatus for holding the screen assembly on the deck with a part of a deck pin in each screen hole.

Abstract: A sorting system for sheeted material is presented, the sorting system including a path for travel of the sheeted material; an entrainment gas source for providing a first flow of gas in a direction substantially the same as the path for travel of the sheeted material; a plurality of receiving bins for receiving the sheeted material; a directional gas source associated with at least one of the plurality of receiving bins for providing a flow of gas directed to maintain the sheeted material entrained in the first flow of gas; a sorter associated with at least one of the plurality of receiving bins for directing selected ones of the sheeted material into such receiving bin.

Abstract: A sortation assembly includes a plurality of chutes which are movable along a continuous loop and along and over a plurality of sort stations. The chutes are operable to deposit articles, such as mail or flats mail or the like, to appropriate bins or trays positioned at the sort stations. The sort stations are configured to support a tray thereon for filling of the tray by the chutes. At least some of the chutes include an electronic tray fill level sensor, which is operable to detect the level of articles deposited within the tray at which the chute is positioned, while being spaced from the tray and the articles. Also, at least some of the sort stations may include an electronic tray present sensor, which is operable to detect the presence of a tray at the respective sort station while being spaced from the tray at the sort station.

Abstract: A method is provided for preventing flat mail pieces having excessive thickness or stiffness from entering a mail processing machine wherein flat mail pieces are held on opposite sides and conveyed by paired conveyor belts around one or more curves, including one curve which is the sharpest curve in the mail processing machine.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a system for removing waste material from a fluid flowing in a channel. This system may incorporate the use of a trap for collecting the waste material while allowing the fluid to pass; a rake for removing the waste material away from the trap; a drive assembly for moving the rake to remove the waste material; a prime mover for operate the drive assembly; and a variable speed controller configured for operating the prime mover over a variable range of speeds.

Abstract: In the backflush filter (10) according to the invention, in which the flushing back of the filter inserts (15) which are received in several filter chambers takes place by means of flushing filtrate loaded by compressed air, the flush valve (35) and the mud drain valve (39) are actuated by a common drive, whereas the valves or the valve bores (45, 46) are dimensioned in such a manner that the flush valve only releases the connection to the filtrate chamber (19′) of the filter inserts (15′) to be flushed back, when the mud drain valve has already at least partially released the connection between the mud chamber (24′) of the affected filter chamber (14′) with a mud outlet (40). By this, it is ensured in a particularly simple manner that at the backflush process the pressure level in the mud chamber has already dropped before the filtrate for the backflush is loaded with compressed air (see FIG. 2).

Abstract: A first flow path is defined within a first panel that forms a part of an extracorporeal fluid circuit. A second flow path is defined within a second panel that also forms a part of the extracorporeal fluid circuit. The first and second panels are oriented in a fluid processing cartridge for mounting as an integrated unit on a fluid processing machine and for removal as an integrated unit from the fluid processing machine.

Abstract: A basket strainer installation/removal tool has an internally threaded cylindrical passageway extending therethrough. A threaded shaft extends through the internally threaded passageway and has a conical cam at the lower end thereof. The conical cam forces radially extending cylindrical cams outwardly against the action of an elastomeric band encircling the lower end of the body to secure the tool into engagement with a basket strainer.

Abstract: A device, system, kit, and method are provided for filtering relatively large volumes of whole blood to recover purified RNA for analysis. The device can include: a filter including a body having an interior, a first filter connector in communication with the interior of the body, a ribonucleic acid-capturing (RNA-capturing) membrane disposed within the interior, and an optional filter frit disposed within the interior adjacent the RNA-capturing membrane. The system can include a vacuum adapter plate including a substrate having a first surface, a second surface, and one or more through-holes each extending at least from the first surface to the second surface. The first filter connector can connect to a respective through-hole to form a fluid communication between the filter and the vacuum adapter plate. The system can include a collection vessel in fluid communication with the filter.

Abstract: By providing a fluid flow chamber which is preferably constructed in an elongated, cylindrical shape and incorporates an elongated cylindrical sleeve in which an ultraviolet radiation producing lamp is positioned along the central axis thereof, with the outer surface of the sleeve covered with a unique coating layer, a highly efficient and low cost fluid purification system has been achieved which employs ultraviolet radiation. The unique coating material of the present invention allows the ultraviolet radiation to pass therethrough substantially unimpeded, while also virtually eliminating any buildup of light blocking deposits from the fluid on the surface thereof. As a result, the purification system of the present invention is capable of providing the desired high radiation level exposures for substantially extended periods of time without requiring repeated maintenance.

Abstract: A screen basket for screening suspensions, containing wearing particles, comprises a circumferential wall of a base material provided with screen passages, and a wear resistant outer layer of a material, typically chromium, which is harder than the base material and covers the circumferential wall. At least one wear-indicating layer is applied on the circumferential wall between the latter and the outer layer and adapted to indicate when at least a portion of the outer layer has been worn down to the wear-indicating layer.

Abstract: A filter media for use in flowing water, which provides a large surface area for habitat of microorganisms that consume pollutant material.

Abstract: An improvement in a type of filtration apparatus which includes a housing having an inlet, an outlet, and a filter disposed between the inlet and the outlet so that fluids must flow through the filter in order to pass from the inlet to the outlet. The improvement is characterized by a first housing section with first peripheral edge and a second housing section with a second peripheral edge. One of the first peripheral edge of the first housing section or the second peripheral edge of the second housing section has a filter retaining groove. One of a rigid planar filter or a perforate rigid planar support adapted to support a filter membrane is disposed in the filter retaining groove. The first housing section and the second housing section are clamped together during use.

Abstract: A universal porous unit whose edges are metallic foil, or metallic foil and polymeric film laminate, or metallic foil and porous membrane, or metallic foil and polymeric film and porous membrane, held together by heat sealing and/or adhesive, or any other method to attach them, so that one or both surfaces of the laminate is/are metallic foil. Metallic foil in the rim can be on one side, the other surface being polymeric film or porous membrane. Metallic foil can be on both sides, the polymeric film or porous membrane being between the two metallic foils. The metallic foil serves to hold and conform the unit to the item to which it is applied and the diaphragm is porous for filtering, screening, or straining. The universal porous unit can be used in home, clinical, industrial, and construction settings to serve as a disposable, easy-to-use, compact, economical filtering, screening, or straining device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filter element for fluids, in particular for hydraulic fluids, comprising a filter material and a grid-like supporting structure supporting the filter material at least on its outflow side in relation to the flow direction of the filter element. In order to further develop the filter element such that it has a high mechanical stability, whilst static charges are avoided, it is proposed in accordance with the invention that the supporting structure comprise elements made from a plastics material and electrically conductive elements.

Abstract: A composite water filter for reducing the cyst content for drinking water utilizing a non-woven microfiber layer prefilter wrapped over a porous carbon block filter to retain at least 99.95% of cyst-size particles while retaining a relatively low pressure drop and high flow rate.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to filter elements and more particularly to filter elements prepared from improved polyolefin polymers, presently preferably polypropylene, characterized by a specific rheology. Most particularly, the present disclosure relates to polypropylene that has a specific molecular weight and molecular weight distribution, among other properties and/or characteristics, and/or polypropylene that has been adjusted in viscosity, molecular weight and molecular weight distribution, among other properties and/or characteristics, and its use in making depth filter elements. The present disclosure further relates to processes and/or systems for producing improved polyolefin polymers, e.g., polypropylenes and their use in fabricating advantageous filter elements.

Abstract: This invention relates to porous formed bodies, especially membranes, with a novel porous structure on the basis of thermoplastic polymers, and to a method for producing such formed bodies and especially membranes. Membranes of this type can be used as filtration membranes.

Abstract: A system and method for reducing the content of ammonia in water provides a submerged surface having a growth of nitrifying bacteria thereon. An aeration system creates air bubbles that travel along the surface as they rise to create aerobic conditions on the surface, and to circulate the water along the surface to allow the nitrifying bacteria to remove ammonia from the water.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a water purification cartridge in which the decreased function of the hollow fiber membranes is restored by cleaning and of which the operating cost of a purification treatment of raw water decreases. The present invention provides a water purification cartridge comprising a hollow fiber membrane element comprising a plurality of hollow fiber membranes bent in a U-shape and a potting material for binding both ends of the hollow fiber membranes so as to maintain the open states of the hollow fiber membranes and a cylindrical hollow fiber membrane case for covering the hollow fiber membranes, wherein the hollow fiber membrane element is detachably installed in the hollow fiber membrane case so that a fluid-tight state is maintained between the primary side and the secondary side of the hollow fiber membranes.

Abstract: A water treatment system and method including a membrane-based boron removal unit includes a boron analyzer for detecting the concentration of boron in a treatment stream. The boron removal unit can be a reverse osmosis (RO) or electrodeionization (EDI) treatment unit. A controller responds to the detected boron concentration to control an operation of the RO or EDI units. In an EDI system, the controller may adjust current or voltage supplied to match current to changes in ionic load and maintain a portion of the dilute cell in a substantially regenerated state. In an RO system, the controller may control the high pressure side flow rate, the brine blowdown rate, the product water permeation rate, pH, or feed rate of chemicals in response to the detected boron concentration value.

Abstract: A process is disclosed that relates to the recovery of a metal catalyst from an oxidizer purge stream produced in the synthesis of carboxylic acid, typically terephthalic. More particularly, the process involves recovery of a metal catalyst from an oxidizer purge stream through the use of a pressure filter, the combining of water with a mother liquor to recover the metal catalyst and then subjecting an aqueous mixture so formed to a single stage extraction with an extraction solvent to produce an extract stream comprising organic impurities and a raffinate stream comprising the metal catalyst.

Abstract: Parallel desalting (PDS) includes a hybrid membrane softening (MS) system for de-mineralizing water for residential and commercial use. Parallel desalting produces “soft” water without the use of salt, or any other liquid chemical reagent normally used to carry out pH adjustment in industrial membrane and precipitation processes. The PDS process balances the operation of a RO (potable water) membrane unit with the operation of a tubular MF (wastewater) membrane unit, thereby providing a highly efficient and regenerative water treatment technology: (1) The optimum operation for the PDS system transforms roughly 90 percent of a potable, slightly brackish water supply into <50 mg/L TDS water with <1-grain (10-15 mg/L as calcium carbonate)-water hardness; and (2) The operation of the PDS system produces, in salinity terms, in a 100 percent reusable effluent for downstream recycling.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mixture and a process for the treatment of waste materials and the use of the mixture for the treatment of waste materials and waste material treated therewith.

Abstract: A filter adapter for removing metallic particles from fluid. The adapter is cylindrical in shape and includes an attachment insert for mounting the adapter between a source in a fluid flow system and a conventional filter. The adapter has a ring shaped magnet held in the housing of the adapter by magnet holders, and a sealing gasket having multiple raised portions so as to provide multiple sealing surfaces to engage a sealing surface of a fluid source. The adapter has a plurality of perforations in the top and bottom for the flow of unfiltered fluid from the fluid source, through the adapter, and to the conventional filter. The attachment insert is hollow so as to allow filtered oil to flow back from the conventional filter to the fluid system the adapter is attached to.

Abstract: The coupling of a sewer treatment station to a treatment plant for the flocculation and flotation of water streams and the insertion of said treatment plant for the flocculation and flotation of water streams into a water treatment station. The sewer treatment station is installed upstream from the flocculation and flotation treatment station, in such a way that the outlet of said station is directly connected to the inlet of the flocculation and flotation treatment plant disposed next to the stream bed or next to and interconnected thereto by means of a varying flow canal. The insertion has dynamic introduction of the process of treatment for the flocculation and flotation of fluid beds, all in a closed canal, wherein the flow of secondary streams (E) is dynamically and continuously submitted to flocculation and flotation techniques in an induced flow canal (FE) in the water treatment station.

Abstract: The invention is a composition and method for treating paint booth water systems to facilitate paint removal. The composition comprises water, solid particles of insoluble organic polymer, such as, by way of non-limiting example, urea methanal copolymer, preferably including less than 50 weight percent of particles of diameter of 1 micron or less, and optionally surfactants, thickeners, polymeric flocculents different from the organic polymer, clarifiers, anti-corrosive components, and/or biocides.

Abstract: A mixture of fluids is conveyed from a hydrocarbon reservoir and comprises gas and slugs of liquid. The mixture is passed through a slug catcher vessel (12) which temporarily retains the slugs of liquid. The gas is passed through a gas compressor (18) and the resulting pressurised gas is then conveyed to a remote location. When a liquid slug is detected in the slug catcher vessel (12), liquid is drawn from the vessel by an injector device (24) and entrained into the flow of gas downstream of the gas compressor (18) until the level of the interface between the gas and liquid in the vessel reaches a sufficiently low level. The system may alternatively be configured to accommodate a flow of liquid containing slugs of gas.

Abstract: Cationic phthalocyanine and/or porphyins salts are used as photosterilising agents for microbiologically contaminated waters, particularly for inactivating Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, yeasts, micoplasmas and parasites. Synergistic action for water photosterilisation by the simultaneous use of the cationic phthalocyanine salt and a porphyrin molecule, which performs its photosterilising action by a mechanism identical with that typical of phthalocyanines, and whose visible light absorption spectrum efficiently complements the absorption of phthalocyanines. The photosterilising salts can be added to the water as a solution, or as a powder or tablet.

Abstract: Object of the preferred embodiment is to remove sol-form microparticles and nitrogen components contained in CMP wastewater. Sol-form microparticle components contained in CMP wastewater are removed by a filtration treatment using a filter device 13, having a gel-form second filter. Also, nitrogen components in the CMP wastewater are removed by an electrochemical treatment using electrode 12. The filtration treatment and the electrochemical treatment can be carried out in individual tanks or can be carried out in the same tank. By performing the filtration treatment and the electrochemical treatment in the same tank, a space-saving water treatment device can be provided.

Abstract: A method for neutralizing in situ pore water associated with a subsurface waste material body, the pore water having a pH of less than 2, the method includes the steps of adding a non-carbonate alkali to the pore water to produce a pH-modified acidic pore water having a pH between about 4 and about 5; and adding a carbonate alkali to the pH-modified pore water in an amount sufficient to raise the pore water pH to between about 6 and about 8.