Abstract: A protective supporting a package of an object obtained from a rigid panel comprising a base provided with at least one beam-like structure composed of an alternated sequence of planar portions and folded portions made by folding the rigid panel along longitudinal folding lines.

Abstract: A container is provided for shipping and/or storing a plurality of articles, such as computer system components (for example, computer keyboards), wherein the plurality of articles are packaged within the container efficiently so as to keep the individual articles in spaced relation to one another. A container according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a main body portion and at least one partition removably received by an interior space of the main body portion such that the partition remains in a fixed location within the interior space of the main body portion until removed therefrom. The partition is formed from a blank and is shaped so as to at least partially surround the article, thereby protecting same from damage during shipping and/or storage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new crystalline molecular sieve SSZ-56 prepared using a N,N-diethyl-2-methyldecahydroquinolinium cation as a structure directing agent, methods for synthesizing SSZ-56 and processes employing SSZ-56 in a catalyst.

Abstract: A process for improving flow properties of crude may include processing a first crude stream, which may in turn include cracking the first crude stream with fresh catalyst to form a cracked stream and spent catalyst, and then mixed with an unprocessed second stream. The spent catalyst may be regenerated to form fresh catalyst, which may then be recycled. At least part of the cracked stream may be mixed with a second crude stream. A ratio of the second crude stream to the first crude stream may be between about 0.5:1 and about 9:1. A ratio of part of the cracked stream to add to the second crude stream may be selected to achieve a API gravity of at least about 18. The first crude stream may be heated and stripped before being cracked.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for removing sulfur from a hydrocarbon fuel. The apparatus includes a combustion reactor (3) and a sulfur trap (4) and the combustion reactor (3) is adapted to operate with an air-to-fuel ratio below 1 and in the presence of steam. The sulfur trap (4) is located downstream the combustion reactor (3) and is adapted to remove sulfur compounds formed in the combustion reactor (3).

Abstract: The present invention is a method for the adsorption of sulfur-containing compounds from a hydrocarbon feedstream, and in particular, an olefin feedstream. The method comprises contacting the sulfur-containing compound with a copper oxide/zinc oxide/aluminum oxide catalyst optionally promoted with a metal.

Abstract: A drilling fluid for use in high oil viscosity formations containing tar, sand and oil entrained therein. The drilling fluid can be comprised of a polymer in an amount from between 0.05% and 5% by volume, a solvent in an amount from between 1% and 20% by volume and de-emulsifier in an amount from between 0.05% and 10% by volume.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the recovery of non-ferrous metal-comprising particles from a particle stream. According to the invention, the particle stream is put onto a conveyor belt in the form of a monolayer such that with the aid of a liquid, at least the non-ferrous metal comprising particles will adhere to the conveyor belt, and the mono-layer is subjected to a magnetic field rotating in the same direction as the belt, for the separation of non-ferrous metal-comprising particles, yielding the non-ferrous-enriched fraction, and subsequent to which the metal particles that are not nonferrous adhering to the conveyor belt are removed, yielding the non-ferrous metal-depleted fraction.

Abstract: A fluid filter assembly having a relief valve for visually indicating when a filter element may be replaced. The fluid filter assembly of the present invention provides a vertical, transparent housing having a fluid inlet for communicating a fluid into the housing and a fluid outlet for communicating fluid downstream of the housing. A filter element is disposed within the housing between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet for filtering the fluid.

Abstract: An automatic oxidation-reduction treatment system, characterized in that it comprises introducing oxygen or hydrogen to a agitation vessel under reduced pressure through a nozzle to feed the gas into a solution having a reduced pressure and reduce the size of a bubble by agitation under reduced pressure, subjecting the resultant solution to high speed agitation by means of a water-jet pump under reduced pressure to further reduce the size of a bubble, and rapidly feeding the resultant bubbles into an agitation vessel under pressure to dissolve the bubble while still further reducing the size of a bubble under pressure by instantaneously cutting and pressing it, thereby convert the solution into a colloidal state.

Abstract: A gradient pump apparatus which is capable of continuously and precisely feeding, to a chromatograph, eluents at intervals of certain time and at a constant flow rate in units of nano-liter per minute while the composition of two or more eluent components is changed. The gradient pump apparatus includes a 10-port valve for switching an eluent mixing pipe, in which a feed pressure of eluents changes with time, to be connected to a first loop which is supplied with another eluent from an isocratic pump that should function to hold an eluent feed pressure constant, and which is connected to an analytic section, or to a second loop through which the eluents are drained. A controller computes a difference between a value of the pressure in the eluent mixing pipe and a value of the eluent feed pressure applied from the isocratic pump when the eluent mixing pipe is connected to the second loop.

Abstract: A system reduces ammonia within a fluid flow. The system includes an aeration vessel, a clarifier vessel, and a geyser pump. The aeration vessel nitrifies bacteria within the fluid flow. The aeration vessel has an intake flow rate. The clarifier vessel receives fluid from the aeration vessel. The geyser pump transfers activated sludge from the clarifier vessel to the aeration vessel. The geyser pump transfers activated sludge at a specific flow rate. The specific flow rate is less than 150% of the intake flow rate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a filter apparatus for use in removing impurities and acids contained in a fluid that includes a particulate filter and an acid-neutralizing filter. Preferably, the particulate filter and the acid-neutralizing filter are positioned within a housing. A conduit having a pressure reduction section is arranged to create a pressure differential across the acid-neutralizing filter such that a portion of the fluid to be filtered by the filter apparatus passes through the acid-neutralizing filter.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a drain assembly for securement over the sump opening of a filter cartridge that allows service personnel to drain water from the cartridge sump where access from directly beneath the cartridge is obstructed. The drain assembly includes a drain extension that effectively shifts the drain outlet from directly beneath the cartridge to a position radially outward of the cartridge housing side wall. The filter cartridge and drain assembly include locating features which cooperate to define an installed orientation of the drain extension and outlet relative to the cartridge housing. Defining the installed orientation of the drain assembly relative to the housing ensures that the drain valve member and outlet are accessible to service personnel while the cartridge is installed on the vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention is a manifold for insertion within a pressure washing system to create deionized water on demand for spot-free rinsing. The manifold comprises necessary conduit and a pumping apparatus to divert water through an associated deionization system.

Abstract: Washing device for one or more pleated cartridges (3) comprising a pleated filtering membrane (4) arranged around a perforated tube (5). Said washing device comprises a casing (1) which is provided with at least one discharge opening (9) and is suitable for containing said cartridges (3), as well as at least one motor (11) provided with a transmission member (13) suitable for being coupled in a removable manner with said cartridges (3) so as to rotate them around their longitudinal axis, wherein said casing (1) includes one or more nozzles (7) which are suitable for being supplied with washing liquid by at least one supply duct (8) and are turned towards the cartridges (3) for spraying the washing liquid toward the eternal surface of their pleated membrane (4) during the rotation imparted by said motor (11). The present invention also relates to a filter comprising said device.

Abstract: A water purifying device includes a body with purifying material received therein and the body includes an inlet and an outlet. A first connection device and a second connection device are respectively connected to the inlet and the outlet so as to connect with different parts. The first connection device includes a box with a hole defined therethrough and a slot is defined in a side of the box so that a clamp with two clamp portions is movably inserted into the slot. The two clamp portions each include two recesses so as to form two circular holes defined between the two clamp portions and hoses or connectors of different sizes can be engaged with the circular holes. The second connection device can be a threaded part for threadedly connecting with another part.

Abstract: A filter has a longitudinal axis with an inner diameter defined by a hollow longitudinally extending center. The filter has fingers extend radially outwardly arcuately from the longitudinal axis. The fingers have base ends near the longitudinal axis and outer edges at extremities spaced from the longitudinal axis. The outer diameter of the filter is defined by the outer edges of the fingers. The filter is formed from a sintered porous molded thermoplastic or another material resulting in a filter more rigid than standard filters. The fingers are spaced apart from one another a predetermined, substantially fixed distance to form slots therebetween sized to capture contaminants therein.

Abstract: A method for treating a contaminated fluid includes a step of providing a rotating packed bed (RPB) reactor having a rotatable permeable element disposed within a chamber defining an interior region. The RPB reactor also includes at least one liquid inlet for infusing the contaminated fluid into the interior region, at least one gas inlet for introducing a dose of at least one dissolvable gas into the chamber, at least one gas outlet for removing the at least one dissolvable gas from the interior region, and at least one liquid outlet for removing a fluid from the interior region. The contaminated fluid is infused into the liquid inlet at an inlet flow rate. After causing the rotatable permeable element to spin at a tangential velocity, a dose of the dissolvable gas is then infused into the gas inlet and a treated fluid having a reduced number of contaminants is generated.

Abstract: The present invention may be used for treatment of waste streams using domestic wastewater. A concentrate waste stream containing one or more of perchlorate, nitrate, bromate, selenate and chromate may be combined with a domestic wastewater stream. The concentrate waste stream may have not less than 3000 mg/l of total dissolved solids. The concentrate waste stream and domestic wastewater stream may be combined at a ratio of between 20% volumetric flow rate and 75% volumetric flow rate to produce a blended stream. The blended stream may be processed in a bioreactor.

Abstract: An object is to provide a water treatment device which can treat for-treatment water containing fluorine components into a state adaptable to the environment and which can treat nitrogen compounds without influencing a concentration of the for-treatment water containing the nitrogen compounds. The water treatment device includes: a fluorine content removing unit to separate a substance to be removed from the for-treatment water in which the substance to be removed including a fluorine content is mixed; an electrochemical treatment unit including at least a pair of electrodes submerged at least partially in the for-treatment water, from which the substance to be removed has been separated, to perform a treatment by an electrochemical technique; and a biological treatment unit which biologically treats the water treated by the electrochemical technique.

Abstract: An apparatus for dissolving or suspending a substance in a solvent comprising an outer chamber for containing a dense gas; an inlet for supplying dense gas as a solvent; a porous chamber within the outer chamber for containing a substance for dissolution or suspension with the solvent, the porous chamber having a wall which allows passage of solvent and the substance dissolved or suspended in the solvent, and an outlet for removing solvent and solution and/or dispersion from the outer chamber and a turbulence means for creating turbulence within the porous chamber. A method of dissolving or suspending a substance, and fine particles formed from the resulting solution or suspension are disclosed.

Abstract: A method of concentrating the solids of a liquid suspension by providing a pressure differential across the walls of permeable, hollow membranes (6) immersed in the liquid suspension (9). The liquid suspension (9) is applied to the outer surface of the porous hollow membranes (6) to induce and sustain filtration through the membrane walls (12) wherein some of the liquid suspension passes through the walls (12) of the membranes (6) to be drawn off as clarified liquid or permeate from the hollow membrane lumens (11), and at least some of the solids are retained on or in the hollow membranes (6) or otherwise as suspended solids within the liquid (9) surrounding the membranes (6).

Abstract: A process for reducing and/or eliminating biofilm growth and removal thereof formed during operation of pressure-induced filtration systems such as reverse osmosis systems. The systems and methods are particularly suitable for use with pressure-driven membrane filtration, including microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration and reverse osmosis.

Abstract: Processes and apparatus are disclosed for producing clear reverse osmosis retentates having silica concentrations which are substantially supersaturated in silica from feedwaters having silica concentrations, without substantial formation of alkali-soluble scale having substantial silica content in the associated reverse osmosis apparatus, by adjusting the pH of such feedwaters to an acidic pH range prior to reverse osmosis in accordance with this invention. Also disclosed are related processes and apparatus for periodically removing minor amounts of alkali-soluble scale having substantial silica content from the apparatus.

Abstract: A low pressure anion chromatography apparatus that includes a first eluent reservoir that contains a first eluent, a second eluent reservoir that contains a second eluent, and a valve for switching flow between the first and the second eluent reservoirs. The low pressure anion chromatography apparatus also has a low pressure pump, an injector, an anion exchange column, and a detector. The low pressure pump, the injector, the anion exchange column, the detector and the first and second eluent reservoirs are in fluid communication with one another through a series of fluid conduits. A method of using the low pressure anion chromatography apparatus is also provided. The use of two or more eluents allows for a broader range of anions to be detected with a relatively inexpensive low pressure chromatography system.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for selectively removing metal ions of interest from a solution (12), such as the wastewater from a chemical mechanical polishing process. The method comprises contacting a solution (12) containing solid particles, an oxidizing agent and a first concentration of the metal ions with an ion-exchange resin (20), such as a crosslinked poly-4-vinylpyridine resin, that is resistant to damage by the oxidizing agent and that is operative when in contact with the solution (12) to exchange selected ones of the metal ions in the solution for selected preferred ions in the ion-exchange resin thereby to produce a treated solution (22) having a second concentration of the metal ions that is lower than the first concentration. The present invention also relates to an apparatus (100) and system (500) for use with the method of the present invention.

Abstract: A fluid cleaning system includes: a reactor unit for receiving a fluid body to be processed; a photocatalyst unit disposed in the reactor unit to contact the fluid body and including composite fibers, the composite fibers including a first fiber component made from a first organic polymer, and a second fiber component made from a second organic polymer and particulate photocatalyst; and a light unit. A method for cleaning a fluid includes: preparing composite fibers having a length ranging from 1 to 80 mm and including a first fiber component made from a first organic polymer, and a second fiber component made from a second organic polymer and particulate photocatalyst; adding the composite fibers in a fluid body in a reactor unit such that the composite fibers are freely suspended in the fluid body; and irradiating the suspended composite fibers in the fluid body in the reactor unit.

Abstract: An oxidizing agent comprising a pre-measured amount of stabilized potassium hydrogen peroxymonosulfate and a buffer in a sealed water-soluble pouch, said pouch comprising a hydrolyzed copolymer of vinyl acetate and at least one of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, maleic acid, itaconic acid, and esters thereof is disclosed.

Abstract: A process for separating a mixture comprising a) a monoolefinically unsaturated compound which is obtainable by adding two terminal olefins which bear the functional groups required to prepare the monoolefinically unsaturated compound containing at least two functional groups, or a saturated compound obtained by hydrogenating such a compound, b) a compound which is obtainable by adding more than two of the terminal olefins mentioned in a) or a compound obtained by hydrogenating such a compound, and c) a compound which contains a transition metal, is homogeneous with respect to the mixture and is suitable as a catalyst for preparing a monoolefinically unsaturated compound by adding two terminal olefins which bear the functional groups required to prepare the monoolefinically unsaturated compound containing at least two functional groups, by means of a semipermeable membrane to obtain a permeate and a retentate in such a way that the weight ratio of component b) to component c) in the mixture fed to the semiper

Abstract: A self-locking grate for a drain fitting body includes a plate having strainer holes and arcuate elongated openings near the periphery of the grate. Enlarged diameter portions of the elongated openings fit over studs connected to a drain, and the grate can be rotated to engage the studs, so that the grate is wedged to the drain fitting body without the use of screws. An inclined ledge, formed in the elongated openings, acts as a cam surface to wedge against the grate as it is rotated into the locked position. Despite the absence of screws, the grate is unlikely to loosen due to vibration or shock. A tool capable of simultaneously engaging distinct holes in the grate can be used to rotate the grate between the locked and unlocked positions. The invention also includes a kit for converting a conventional drain fitting and grate into a drain fitting and grate of the present invention.

Abstract: A filtration system comprising a floor panel and a plurality of wall panels connected to each other to define a box, at least one filtering wall vertically inclined and supported inward of a corresponding wall panel such as to define a first free space therebetween, a filtering floor horizontally inclined and supported above the floor panel such as to define a second free space therebetween, the filtering floor being connected to the filtering wall to define a filter chamber, a plurality of openings defined in the filtering wall and the filtering floor sized to let a liquid pass through and retain at least one target solid within the filter chamber, an inlet in fluid communication with the filter chamber, and an outlet in fluid communication with the first and second free spaces. A method of filtering at least one target solid from a liquid is also provided.

Abstract: A platelet collection device comprising a centrifugal spin-separator container with a cavity having a longitudinal inner surface. A float in the cavity has a base, a platelet collection surface above the base, an outer surface. The float density is below the density of erythrocytes and above the density of plasma. The platelet collection surface has a position on the float which places it below the level of platelets when the float is suspended in separated blood. During centrifugation, a layer of platelets or buffy coat collects closely adjacent the platelet collection surface. Platelets are then removed from the platelet collection surface. Movement of a float having a density greater than whole blood through the sedimenting erythrocytes releases entrapped platelets, increasing the platelet yield.

Abstract: A valve assembly includes a retainer, a knob connected to the retainer, and a seal member. A filter arrangement includes a housing, a media pack operably oriented in the interior volume of the housing, a retainer operably oriented in a valve opening in the housing, a knob, and a seal member. The retainer defines a knob-receiving bore. The knob includes a base external to the housing and defines a drain hole. The knob also includes a tube extending from the base and through the knob-receiving bore into the interior volume of the housing. The tube defines an open interior in fluid communication with the interior volume of the housing, and an aperture arrangement to provide fluid communication between the tube open interior and a region external to the tube. The seal member is axially moveable relative to the housing to selectively form a seal between the base of the knob and a sealing surface of the housing.

Abstract: A point of purchase system carrying consumer articles that are for sale and displaying information about the articles comprises a pegboard mounting plural point of purchase devices. Each device carries plural packaged articles that are for sale and a placard at the end of the device remote from the pegboard so it is farther from the mounting structure than the articles. The placard has a video display showing information about the articles and a sample of the article so the display and sample article are clearly visible without obstruction to purchasers.

Abstract: A utensil organizer has an outer shell that defines an internal space, a wall associated with the outer shell, and a spoon holder having a surface with a concavity formed in the surface, with the spoon holder removably coupled to the wall. The organizer can also include a divider that separates the internal space into a plurality of compartments, with each of the compartments having a floor. The floors of at least two different compartments have different vertical levels.

Abstract: A corrugated decking is provided that has a plurality of top horizontal surfaces, a plurality of bottom surfaces, and a plurality of transition surfaces, each transition surface connecting one of the top horizontal surfaces to one of the bottom surfaces. One of the top horizontal surfaces has a plurality of apertures, the apertures having downwardly sloping flanges surrounding each aperture.

Abstract: An assembling type sectional shelf structure is disclosed. A plurality of shelves can be easily assembled to a support member so that various things can be arranged and stored on each shelf.

Abstract: A rack for hingedly mounting at least one door has a lower mounting plate and an upper mounting plate which are jointed by a central, telescoping support shaft. A plurality of mounting apertures are formed, equally distanced from the center of each of the upper and lower mounting plates which receive the pins of upper and lower attachment brackets which are attached to the upper and lower surface of each door to be mounted. When mounted, each door may be pivoted about the upper and lower attachment brackets so it may be painted on each of its two sides without interfering with any other door mounted on the rack. The rack may be adjusted to receive over height doors, as well as standard doors.

Abstract: An umbrella-like laundry dryer includes a central upright tube and a clothes-line-carrying framework, which can be unfolded by an actuating device and has supporting arms connected movably to an upper end section of the upright tube and clothes-line carrying arms connected for articulation to lower ends of the supporting arms and linked to a lower sleeve to be displaced along the upright tube. The actuating device has a hoisting line anchored to the upper end section of the upright tube, running downward parallel to the upright tube and deflected away at the lower sleeve from the upright tube. The hoisting line is coupled to an opening lever linked to a clothes-line carrying arm above the lower sleeve for pivoting from a downwardly pointing, lower position into an upwardly pointing, upper position, to unfold the carrying framework.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a crane, preferably a crawler or truck crane, comprising a crane monitoring means for monitoring the operating condition of the crane, including a calculation unit and a control and display unit. In accordance with the present disclosure, there is additionally provided an operations planner with a separate monitor output, which includes a further calculation unit and which operates on the one hand as a device for planning the operation of the crane and on the other hand as a redundant crane monitoring unit in addition to the crane monitoring means.

Abstract: An upper cross-sectional part for a telescopic part of a crane comprises a central flat cross-sectional element and, connected to the central flat cross-sectional element on each side thereof, a first outwardly curved cross-sectional element; a second flat cross-sectional element; a second outwardly curved cross-sectional element; and a third flat cross-sectional element.

Abstract: A cap for sealing a vial is convertible between a child-resistant side and a non-child-resistant side. The cap has an external housing having a top and a side wall. There is at least one channel running around a periphery of the top and a plurality of detents disposed around the interior surface the side wall. There is an insert held within the housing by the detents. The cap is lockable on a vial having external locking lugs, in a child-resistant position by placing the cap on the vial and turning the cap so that the detents engage the locking lugs. The cap can close the vial in a non-child-resistant position by placing the cap on the vial with the top surface of the top facing the vial and pressing the cap onto the vial so that a top edge of the vial inserts into the channel.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a bottle neck finish and a tamper resistant bottle cap that satisfy the need to retain the ratchet ring in place after the bottle cap has been removed from the bottle. Specifically, the present inventions incorporate features onto one or both of a bottle neck and a threaded cap having a frangibly connected ratchet ring. In one embodiment of the present invention, the claimed features create frictional engagement between the ratchet ring and the bottle neck. The frictional resistance effectively prevents the ratchet ring from falling off the bottle neck when the user pours the contents of the bottle. In another embodiment, the claimed features create an interference between the ratchet ring and the bottle neck. The interference prevents the ratchet ring from falling off the bottle neck.

Abstract: A tamper-indicating package includes a container having a neck finish with an open end, at least one external thread segment, and first and second sets of angularly spaced ratchet teeth in diametrically opposed arrays spaced from the open end of the neck finish. A closure has a base wall with an annular skirt and at least one internal thread segment on the skirt for engagement with the external thread segment on the container neck finish to secure the closure to the container. A circumferential array of angularly spaced flexible resilient ratchet wings extend counterclockwise from an inner surface of the tamper band at an angle to such inner surface. A flexible resilient sealing liner is provided on the base wall within the skirt, and has an annular surface that faces radially outwardly toward the skirt and axially away from the base wall.

Abstract: A closure for a container, e.g., a tube, for a sample, e.g., a biological sample. The closure comprises a cap having a first opening and a second opening, the first opening capable of communicating with the mouth of a container, the second opening sealed by an exterior seal, and intermediate the first opening and the exterior seal, an interior seal. The invention also provides an assembly comprising the closure of this invention and a container. The invention also provides a method for preparing the closure.

Abstract: A metallic container closure comprising a shell of a thin metal sheet having a circular top panel wall 7 and a skirt wall 9, and a synthetic resin liner arranged in the shell, the skirt wall 9 having a thread-forming region and an annular groove 17 positioned at an upper end portion of the thread-forming region, wherein an internal pressure release line A extending in the circumferential direction is arranged in the skirt wall 9 at a portion over the annular groove 17, and annular bead 30 is arranged so as to pass through between the internal pressure release line A and the annular groove 17. The metallic container closure effectively releases the gas when the pressure in the container is elevated and effectively prevents the skirt wall from being deformed at a portion where the internal pressure release line A is formed when it is being wrap-seamed with the mouth-and-neck portion of the container.

Abstract: A vented bottle or bottle cap that typically includes two one-way valves. The first one-way valve vents the bottle while fluid exits the bottle, and the second one-way valve prevents spillage. The vented bottle or bottle cap may be configured for use with a conventional sports bottle, a conventional soft drink or water bottle, or a specially designed bottle with a vent tube near the bottom of the bottle. The vented bottle cap may also be used in conjunction with a pouch system that allows a user to fill a pouch with fluid while the pouch is securely supported within the bottle. In this manner, a user can carry pouches, such as foil or plastic pouches, with desired ingredients, such as a water purifying chemical, a flavor ingredient, electrolytes, medicines and so forth. A pump may be used to deliver water from a water supply into the pouch while the pouch is supported within the bottle.

Abstract: A closure apparatus for a bottle neck and cap increases the torque necessary to remove the cap from the bottle neck. Projections are provided on one of the bottle neck exterior and cap interior, and indentations are provided on the other of the bottle neck exterior and cap interior. When the cap is secured on the bottle neck, the projections engage in the indentations. The engagement of the projections in the indentations requires an increased torque to remove the cap from the bottle neck.

Abstract: The present invention is configured such that a wiring pattern, formed by forming an etching resist on metal foil that has been layered on an insulating resin board and performing etching via this etching resist, is provided with a circuit pattern constituting an electronic circuit and a dummy pattern provided in the vicinity of and separated from the circuit pattern, such that side etching of the circuit pattern is suppressed by mitigating the rate at which etching advances for the circuit pattern.