Abstract: Provided are a catalyst which inhibits light paraffins form being produced in catalytic cracking of heavy hydrocarbons and which effectively produces olefins and a process in which the above catalyst is used to produce olefins from heavy hydrocarbons at a high yield. The catalyst is a catalytic cracking catalyst for catalytically cracking a hydrocarbon raw material, comprising (A) pentasil type zeolite modified with a rare earth element and zirconium and (B) faujasite type zeolite, and the process is a production process for olefin and a fuel oil, comprising bringing a heavy oil containing 50 mass % or more of a hydrocarbon fraction having a boiling point of 180° C. or higher into contact with the catalyst described above to crack it.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the upgrading of heavy hydrocarbon feedstock that utilizes a short residence pyrolytic reactor operating under conditions that cracks and chemically upgrades the feedstock. The process of the present invention provides for the preparation of a partially upgraded feedstock exhibiting reduced viscosity and increased API gravity. This process selectively removes metals, salts, water and nitrogen from the feedstock, while at the same time maximizes the yield of the liquid product, and minimizes coke and gas production. Furthermore, this process reduces the viscosity of the feedstock in order to permit pipeline transport, if desired, of the upgraded feedstock with little or no addition of diluents.

Abstract: Mesoporous aluminum oxides with high surface areas have been synthesized using inexpensive, small organic templating agents instead of surfactants. Option-ally, some of the aluminum can be framework-substituted by one or more other elements. The material has high thermal stability and possesses a three-dimensionally randomly connected mesopore network with continuously tunable pore sizes. This material can be used as catalysts for dehydration, hydrotreating, hydrogenation, catalytic reforming, steam reforming, amination, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis and Diels-Alder synthesis, etc.

Abstract: A process and the use of a process for desulphurizing a hydrocarbon feed is described which comprises at least one of the following steps: A a step for selective hydrogenation of diolefins present in said initial hydrocarbon feed, in the presence of a catalyst comprising a metal from group VIII of the periodic table on an inert support based on metal oxides, in the presence of a quantity of hydrogen which is in excess with respect to the stoichiometric value necessary for hydrogenating all of said diolefins, the mole ratio between the hydrogen and the diolefins being in the range 1 to 5; b) Extraction, using an appropriate solvent, of said hydrogenated fraction to obtain at least two cuts including: a raffinate comprising the majority of the olefins, paraffins and naphthenes and a reduced quantity of sulphur-containing compounds contained in the initial feed; a heavy fraction containing the heavy aromatic hydrocarbons and the majority of the sulphur-containing compounds contained in the initial feed; C a step

Abstract: A process for jointly carrying out selective hydrogenation of polyunsaturated compounds into monounsaturated compounds contained in gasolines, and for transforming light sulphur-containing compounds into heavier compounds by reaction with unsaturated compounds employing a supported catalyst, comprising at least one metal from group VIB and at least one non-noble metal from group VIII used in the sulphurized form deposited on a support and having a controlled porosity, and comprising bringing the feed into contact with the catalyst at a temperature in the range of 80° C. to 220° C. at a liquid hourly space velocity in the range of 1 h?1 to 10 h?1 and at a pressure in the range of 0.5 to 5 MPa.

Abstract: An aggregate material separating device includes a frame with a shaker mechanism. A trough is disposed on the frame and coupled to the shaker mechanism by a shaker spring. A hopper is disposed at an end of the trough and can receive a load of aggregate material. A hopper wash line is disposed adjacent the loading hopper to irrigate the aggregate material in the hopper forming a slurry. A brush and a backwash spigot form a standing wave in the trough to slow slurry movement from through the trough in order to provide additional settling time for the slurry. A mineral separation bed is disposed along a bottom and side of the trough. The mineral separation bed has a plurality of substantially longitudinal riffles that can be sized, shaped and oriented to capture minerals of a predetermined specific gravity from the slurry as the shaker shakes the trough.

Abstract: This invention relates to the conveying of scrap material along a conveyor, such that when the material reaches the top of its transfer conveyor, as rising up from the shredder, most of the scrap material shredded will be of smaller size, and fall directly into a chute, bin, or onto another conveyor for transit. But, larger scrap material, such as rebars, pipe, and the like, that has not been substantially reduced in size by the shredder or crusher, needs to be separated, and conveyed elsewhere for collection. To achieve such, a transfer roller is provided spacedly from the upper end of the initial scrap conveyor, and that particular transfer roller catches the longer material coming off of the initial conveyor, and sends it further along into another chute, or to another conveyor, for separate collection.

Abstract: A filter assembly has a housing open at one end, with an annular filter media/core assembly disposed in the housing. An end plate having at least one inlet opening and an outlet opening closes the open end of the housing. A spring having at least one bypass opening is disposed between the end of the filter media/core assembly to bias the annular filter media/core assembly towards the end plate. The end plate is affixed to a lid which is secured to the end of the housing. A first valve or anti-drainback valve cooperating with the inlet opening is retained between the filter media/core assembly and the end plate. A second valve or bypass valve cooperating with the bypass opening is retained between the filter media/core assembly and the spring. In operation, fluid will pass through the inlet opening, the filter media/core assembly and be discharged from the housing through the outlet opening.

Abstract: A device (1) for dissolving solid chemical substances in water is provided with: a container (2), which has a bottom portion (6) designed to contain an aqueous solution; a perforated loading chamber (9), which is set at the top of the bottom portion (6) and is designed to contain a solid chemical substance (10); and a spraying device (18) set within the loading chamber (9) for directing at least one jet of water onto the solid chemical substance (10). In use, the solid chemical substance (10) is set around the spraying device (18), and the jet of water is directed downwards and/or laterally so as not to wet the solid chemical substance (10) set above the spraying device (18). In this way, there is obtained a relatively gradual dissolution of the solid chemical substance (10) and a lower development of gaseous substances having an unpleasant smell.

Abstract: The invention comprises a fluid filter for separating contaminants from a liquid. The filter comprises a cylindrical body, a retainer, and a ring. The cylindrical body comprises an aperture disposed therethrough, a filter material for filtering the contaminants from the liquid, and an end cap portion. The retainer is coupled to the end cap portion, and the ring is disposed at least partially between the end cap portion and the retainer. A method for constructing such a filter is also disclosed.

Abstract: A filtration tank with a central vertical axis comprises: a first chamber, a second chamber and at least one filter element. The first chamber has a first inlet through which fluid to be filtered enters the tank and is designed so as to provide a swirling flow of the fluid to the second chamber. The second chamber has a second inlet, in fluid communication with the first chamber, and an outlet through which filtered fluid exits the tank, the outlet being preferably disposed lower than the second inlet. The filter element may be disposed in the second chamber and may have a portion capable of free undulation due to movement of the fluid in which it is disposed caused at least in part by the swirling of fluid entering the second chamber. The swirling may be obtained by centrifugal forces induced within the tank at least in a portion of a fluid flow path preceding the second inlet.

Abstract: A resource-recovering water-filtering system which is connected with a-drainer of an air-conditioner or the like. The condensed water naturally produced by the air-conditioner during cooling procedure is drained out from the drainer. The resource-recovering water-filtering system serves to filter the condensed water to produce clean water for reuse.

Abstract: Equipment (6), provided for the treatment of biosludge containing a preponderant amount of fecal matter, has a fecal material receiving station (1), for the separation of sludge and filtrate. A membrane unit for the clarification of wastewater possesses a membrane module (106) and a wash chamber (105), located below said membrane module, which wash chamber has an air inlet connection, by means of which cleaning air can be injected into the membrane module (106). The membrane module (106) is also equipped with a feed inlet for wastewater and exit connections for respectively sludge and permeate. A sieve (108, 110) is located between the said wash chamber (105) and the membrane module (106) to evenly distribute cleaning air over the entire membrane module (106) and/or at the feed fitting for wastewater, the said sieve serves for the retention of larger entrained particulate.

Abstract: An oil filter for rejuvenating lubricating oil to prevent premature wear by ensuring that impurities will not circulate through the engine has a housing, a mechanically active filter element, and a chemically active filter element. A flow path defined by the housing is configured to pass the fluid entering the housing through housing inlets first through the chemically active filter element, then through a channel defined within the flow path of the housing at least partially disposed in a space separating the chemically active filter element and the mechanically active filter element, then through the mechanically active filter element, and finally to the housing outlets through which decontaminated and purified oil passes to the engine. In one exemplary embodiment of the present invention, substantially all of the fluid flowing through the housing passes through the chemically active filter element.

Abstract: Prior art washer designs have segmented radial ducts feeding the filter valve which collect the filtrate emerging from the longitudinal ducts. Because these ducts are radial, the volume at the periphery is much greater than at the valve entry which creates undesirable conditions such as a large volume where air can escape from the filtrate forming a pocket which will reduce the effectiveness of the vacuum and promote non-uniformity in filtrate velocity. The present invention incorporates a baffle in the radial duct which reduces the volume at the periphery and maintains a uniform cross-sectional area for the filtrate to reach the valve. This maintains a constant filtrate velocity and prevents the possibility of the formation of an air pocket.

Abstract: There is provided a portable liquid filtering apparatus for filtering liquid used in a container, such as cooking oil in deep fat fryers. The apparatus includes a mounting bracket that attaches to a portion of the container. The mounting bracket supports a liquid pump. A filter assembly including at least one filter element is removably disposed in the container, and is connected to the pump inlet by a suction tube. The pump draws the liquid through the filter element and suction tube and propels it into a discharge tube connected to the pump outlet. The discharge tube discharges the filtered liquid back into the container for reuse. The mounting bracket is adjustable for attachment to various sized containers. The suction tube and the discharge tube are shaped to conform generally to the shape of the container.

Abstract: Improved filter housing assembly including a filter housing sump assembly for seating a replaceable filter media pack therein, a filter head assembly and a fastening assembly for sealing and facilitating filter media pack replacement from the filter housing sump assembly and apparatus the filter housing sump having a central cavity and an axial opening for providing access to the central cavity, the central cavity being configured and dimensioned for receiving and seating a filter media pack therein; a filter head assembly configured and dimensioned to fit on the filter housing sump such that axial opening is covered thereby; a clamping device for sealing the filter head to the filter housing sump, the clamping device including at least two curved members, each having two ends; at least one hinge assembly, the pair of curved members being operatively pivotally attached to each other at one end by the hinge assembly; at least two tongue members, operatively positioned at the second end of the pair of curved me

Abstract: Disclosed is a solenoid valve for controlling water supply. The solenoid valve includes a constant flow control member having a chamber at one side of a connecting pipe branched from a body which has an outlet port, the chamber temporarily accommodating water and quantitatively supplying the water by using a flow control sheet, and a low-pressure flow control member tightly installed in an inlet port which communicates with the connecting pipe of the chamber, the low-pressure flow control member having a hollow body to enclose the flow control sheet. A first flow channel is formed between an outer periphery of the low-pressure flow control member and an inner periphery of the inlet port, and a second flow channel is formed by a hole of the low-pressure flow control member, a passage of the flow control sheet, and a hole of the resilient member.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a wastewater treatment system having an anoxic biological treatment zone, an aerobic biological treatment zone and a separator. The concentration of oxygen in streams within the system is strategically managed for improved removal of nutrient from the wastewater. A source of biodegradable carbon may be introduced to reduce the concentration of oxygen within the system. An effective treatment time under anoxic or aerobic conditions may further be varied.

Abstract: One embodiment to assist bioremediation in grease intercepters to substantially reduce FOG (fats, oils and grease) commonly installed in Food Service Establishments. The embodiment consists of a open elongated enclosure (28) containing a media basket (22) positioned in an pneumatically accelerated flow generated by a aeration lateral (26) located towards the bottom of the device. The embodiment is inserted into existing grease interceptors and rests submerged at the bottom of the grease vault. It only requires a constant air supply via a readily available air pump. The airflow moves the liquid to the media, providing the oxygen for the biofilm around the media tubes (20). The biological processes of the biofilm results in the reduction of FOG. The effectiveness of the systems depends on the regular introduction of microbes. Alternatively the embodiment can be used in animal waste lagoons, septic systems, waste water treatment basins etc.

Abstract: A method and product for improving the biological attachment and bio-film formation on filter media for use in treating an aquarium, pond and body of water having impurities therein. The product consists of a biological formulation in gel form designed for a slow release of microorganisms to the receiving media. The product is in a liquid gel form to colonize filter media which are contained within a biological filter.

Abstract: A process for treating wastewater through the use of powdered natural ligno-cellulosic materials (PNLM) for (a) physically removing colloidal and suspended volatile solids through adsorption and enhanced floc-formation and settling during pretreatment; (b) adsorbing toxic substances and elements that interfere with biological processes, thus serving to reduce their contact with and exposure to activated sludge organisms effecting wastewater treatment functions; (c) providing fixed surfaces in activated sludge wastewater treatment bioreactors for bacteria and other organisms favoring attached growth in circumstances devoid of such surfaces; (d) reducing production of biological sludge, while also helping to maintain high treatment efficiencies; and (e) following aeration, enhancing the settling characteristics of sludge with respect both to speed of settling and the vertical profile of the settled sludge.

Abstract: This method of processing refuse including organic and non-organic materials is noteworthy in that it comprises the steps of: A) admixing quicklime and a highly slaked substance with said refuse, B) allowing the reaction between said organic materials to proceed to produce a product that includes a calcium organic complex and said non-organic materials, and C) separating said non-organic materials from said calcium organic complex.

Abstract: Processes and apparatuses for treating drilling fluid by passing the fluid through a separator including a clarifying zone and a thickening zone, the clarifying zone having inclined plates and the thickening zone having at least one wall with an angle of less than about 60°. The separator may optionally include an agglomeration zone and a removal zone.

Abstract: A method for processing drilling fluid comprising an oil and water emulsion and solid material includes breaking the emulsion into an oil phase and a water phase, increasing the surface area of the solid material, adsorbing at least some of the water phase to the increased surface area of the solid material, and recovering at least some of the oil phase. The drilling fluid may be moved within a container to break the emulsion and increase the surface area of the solids material. Water phase or solid material may be added to the drilling fluid to maximize the amount of water phase adsorbed into the solid material and minimize the amount of oil phase adsorbed to the solid material. The drilling fluid may be processed while being transported between locations. The solid material may be dried in a thermal dryer to vaporize and recover the water phase and any adsorbed oil phase.

Abstract: Solid and liquid concrete waste is collected from a construction site and safely off-loaded at a treatment site. Solid waste is separated and sent to a crusher to be made into road bed aggregate. Liquid waste is put in a first tank to settle the solids, then moved to a second tank to settle remaining fine solids, and moved to a third tank coupled to a circulation pump with CO2 gas injection to lower the pH. The liquid in the third tank is then filtered before discharging for recycle, irrigation or dust control. A precipitate agent is preferable added to the liquid in the third tank to remove heavy metals and the precipitate is periodically backwashed from the filter into the first tank. The sludge created in the settling and filtering process is periodically dewatered in the first tank and mixed with the solid concrete waste sent to the crusher.

Abstract: A solvent filtration and recovery system for filtration and recovery of a solvent-based liquid used in dry cleaning includes filtration tank having filter chamber with motor-driven spin filters which are selectively operated. A valve and conduit arrangement allows the liquid from dry cleaning to enter the filter chamber for filtering and flows out as filtered liquid while the spin filters are not rotating. The arrangement allows initial at least partial draining of the solvent-based liquid in the filter chamber after such filtration procedure. A recovery tank is in communication with the filtration tank through a main drain. A motor drives the spin filters during a recovery procedure, in which centrifugal force caused by the rotating spin filters for a predetermined amount of time removes by-product from the spin filters, which is drained off from the filtration tank. A reservoir stores the solvent-based liquid and receives the liquid from both the recovery tank and the filtration tank.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for using an ultraviolet laser system to decompose selected chemical substances in water. More particularly, this invention provides methods and apparatus whereby various environmental pollutants in water are rapidly decomposed to very low concentrations, consistent with environmental discharge regulations, use requirements, and/or applicable health standards, by means of exposure to ultraviolet laser irradiation (10, 20), either with or without one or more catalysts and/or other chemical additives to facilitate or enhance the decomposition process.

Abstract: A wastewater treatment apparatus (10) that treats the wastewater containing persistent substances, according to the present invention, includes a wastewater treatment bath (12) for treating a wastewater (11), an oxidizing reagent adding unit (14) for adding an oxidizing reagent (13) in the wastewater treatment bath (12), and an alkaline reagent adding unit (16) for adding an alkaline reagent (15) in the wastewater treatment bath (12). By making the wastewater in the wastewater treatment bath (12) in the alkaline condition, it is possible to completely decompose the persistent substances in the wastewater by the oxidation treatment using an oxidizing reagent.

Abstract: An electro chemical conversion cell that can break down certain gasses to provide ozone and monovalent oxygen from a supplied volume of a suitable 02-containing gas. The conversion cell is provided with at least one metal mesh electrode within a generator reaction chamber, and a power supply which is adapted to supply a high alternating electric current voltage to at least partially break-down O2 in the input gas to yield ozone. A fluid flow passage extends through the reaction chamber as a generally elongated passage through the reaction cavity. The fluid flow passage extends from an upstream end, where the O2-containing gas is initially supplied into the housing, to a downstream end where treated gas either flows outwardly therefrom under pressure or is evacuated from the housing. In a simplified construction, the fluid flow passage is delineated by a series of electrically insulating plates and/or spacers which are used to partition the reaction cavity.

Abstract: An ozone supply system includes an ozone generator, an ozone supply hose, and a supply wand with a handle having an activation switch to operate the ozone generator. An ozone supply system mounted in a sink cabinet includes an ozone generator, a wand, an ozone supply hose connecting the ozone generator to the wand and a wand holder attached to a surface of the sink cabinet.

Abstract: A process of separating suspended solids from a fermentation liquor by subjecting the liquor to a solids-liquid separation stage, wherein the fermentation liquor is produced in a fermentation process for the production of a fermentation product, and which liquor comprises lignin, wherein the solids-liquid separation stage is assisted by a treatment system, characterised in that the treatment system comprises an anionic polymer, with the proviso that the treatment system and does not include a cationic polymer having an intrinsic viscosity (IV) of at least 4 dl/g.

Abstract: In a method for selling window coverings a set of swatch cards and sample blinds are provided in a display unit. The swatch cards contain a piece of window covering material and a pricing table for a product being offered for sale. The card may contain other information about the product such as options and options. Each set of swatch cards will contain samples of all window covering materials available for the type of product with which the cards are associated. A photograph or other reproduction of each window covering material and a photograph of a window covering product could be used in place of actual samples.

Abstract: A merchandising system for articles comprising a base comprising an upper surface having a plurality of ribs, an underside having a plurality of supports formed integrally with the underside of the base, and a first side and a second side. The merchandising system comprises a frame coupled to the base and configured to couple with a shelving system for supporting the base in a substantially horizontal configuration, a first guide and a second guide coupled to the base for supporting articles, and an assembly for advancing the articles that is coupled to the base and provides force on the articles.

Abstract: A retainer arrangement for selectively engaging the end of an article includes a cradle member having an open recess configured to receive the article at a location adjacent the end of the article, and a retainer member that is movable between an open position in which the retainer member allows the article to be placed into or removed from the recess, and a closed position in which the retainer member maintains the article within the recess. The retainer member is releasably engaged with the cradle member when in the closed position, and engages the article to prevent outward movement of the article from the recess. The member has a pair of arms that define the recess, and also includes an upper wall above the pair of arms.

Abstract: A support for the lower ends of elongated articles stored in an upright position, such as the lower ends of firearms contained within a storage cabinet. The support includes a base, and one or more support members are releasably engageable with the base. Each support member receives and secures the lower end of a firearm relative to the base. Each support member is releasably engaged with the base via one or more releasable fasteners that extend through openings in the base and the support member. The base may include a series of slots, within which the fasteners are movable to adjust the position of the support members on the base. The one or more support members may be a single support member that supports the lower end of each firearm, and a series of support members are mounted along the length of the base to support the lower end of a series of articles.

Abstract: Provided is a system for securing implements such as tools, gear and the like, comprising: a mountable base adapted to be secured to a wall or ceiling comprising one or more first coupling devices/acceptors; and one or more looped tether devices, the looped tether devices comprising a loop of tether fixed to a second coupling device/acceptor adapted to engage a said first coupling device/acceptor, wherein the loop of tether is sized to allow the first coupling device/acceptor to be threaded through the loop to enclose and engage one of a range of implements.

Abstract: A rug clip for use in a rug display system includes a gripping member having first gripping elements, a biasing member having second gripping elements overlying at least a portion of the gripping member and a clamping member overlying at least a portion of the biasing member.

Abstract: A spice storage including an array of sliding drawers positioned on a base. The assembly will be placed on an existing kitchen cabinet shelf. It should be noted however, that the assembly may be made to replace the existing shelf if desired. The assembly is designed to store spice containers in a relative small space, which containers may be easily identified and retrieved. Each drawer includes a planar, horizontal bottom surface having a knob secured to the front end. Plural dowels are positioned along each side of the planar surface to define an enclosed area for the spice containers.

Abstract: A merchandising system for articles comprising a base, a member coupled to the base having a front and a rear and configured to suspend the articles, and a pusher that advances along the member so that articles are advanced from the rear to the front of the member. The member is positioned substantially above the pusher as the articles are advanced along the member.

Abstract: The window hardware system of the invention comprises a variety of different types of poles in different finishes, colors and styles. A variety of different types of finials are also provided in different colors, materials, styles and shapes. A variety of different types of separate collars are also provided where certain types of collars may match the color, style and finish of the poles. A connection mechanism is provided to connect the finial, collar and pole to one another such that any combination of finial, collar and pole can be assembled. The body of the finial can have a modular construction such that the finial can be assembled from a variety of components to create a custom look.

Abstract: An apparatus for enclosing existing corner shelves of a shower stall or a bath unit. The apparatus comprises a pair of mounting members that are secured to adjacent wall surfaces closely adjacent such corner shelves. The mounting members are disposed vertically on such adjacent walls. There are a pair or track members secured to the pair of mounting members, a first one of the pair of track members secured to a top portion of each of the pair of mounting members and a second one of the pair of track members secured to a bottom portion of each of the pair of mounting member. Further, there is a folding enclosure that is engageable on a bottom end with the second one of the pair of track members and on an upper end engageable with the first one of the pair of track members. The folding enclosure having each of a predetermined shape and a predetermined size and is formed of a predetermined material. The folding enclosure covers such shelves. The fold being similar to accordion pleats.

Abstract: An outdoor kitchen and a kit for producing an outdoor kitchen including a number of rails, each having the same cross sectional dimensions. The end of each rail includes a number of aligned rivet holes spaced in a pattern on at least two sides of the ends of each rail. Connectors join the rails to form modules. Each connector includes a clamp end that can be secured across the width of a rail and a clip end that can be secured over the end of a rail. The clamp and clip ends each have a number of counter sunk rivet holes arranged on diagonals. The clamp and clip connectors allow the connectors to be secured over the end of one rail and secured across the width of a second rail, thereby attaching together two rails. The counter sunk holes allow simple rivet assembly having a flush surfaces for face and top mounting.

Abstract: A pallet rack upright column protection device for the use in preventing and reducing destructive levels of kinetic energy of motion from occurring to a pallet rack upright. The device is made from an assembly of multilateral polymer based elastomeric materials that has a primary external component, and with a synergistic less dense internal component. The device attaches directly to the front and lateral sides of the lower section of a rack upright.

Abstract: A shelving assembly includes four spaced apart posts each having a narrow top end and a wide bottom end; a plurality of trays each including four positioning tubes on its four corners adapted to securely sleeve onto the posts; and a plurality of sets of four tray fastening members each including a truncated conic inner sleeve having a first element and a mated second element adapted to matingly engage with the first element for securely sleeving onto the positioning tube; and a truncated conic outer sleeve having a first member and a mated second member adapted to matingly engage with the first member for securely sleeving onto the inner sleeve. Preferably, the inner sleeve is plastic and the outer sleeve is metal.

Abstract: A method of assembling a merchandising system includes placing a display fixture on a floor in a retail environment. The display fixture includes a first end piece resting supported on the floor, a second end piece supported on the floor, a first member, and a second member, each of the first member and the second member being substantially horizontal with the second member extending substantially parallel to, and vertically offset from the first member. A display fixture accessory is releasably secured to the display fixture by receiving the first member in a first bracket of the display fixture accessory and receiving the second member in a second bracket of the display fixture accessory. A display piece is inserted into the display fixture accessory. Additionally, the display piece is maintained with the display fixture accessory in a substantially vertical position with the display fixture accessory extending above the display fixture.

Abstract: A gantry system is provided that comprises a gantry beam having a first section and a second section and first and second motors cooperating to drive the respective first and second sections in parallel directions to position the gantry beam along a linear axis. A flexure is connected between the first and second sections about which the second section is deflectable relative to the first section, which is advantageous to reduce any stresses that may be caused in the gantry system when driving the gantry beam.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a scanning device including a radiation scanning component for scanning the contents of cargo containers. The radiation scanning component is attached to a spreader bar of a crane system such that the container is surrounded on either side by the radiation scanning device upon securement of the container to the spreader bar. The scanning and unloading/loading of cargo are a simultaneous operation providing for time and cost efficiency. The present invention further provides for a method of scanning a container using the scanning device of the present invention.

Abstract: A bottle cap, fastened to a bottle body having a mouth with an external thread formed around the outer circumferential surface of the mouth, is disclosed. The bottle cap includes an opening unit inserted into the mouth and open at upper and lower ends thereof, with a cutting unit provided in a lower portion of the opening unit; an additive storage container having a main cap fastened to the mouth, and an additive storage part inserted into the opening unit, with a recess provided at the lower end of the additive storage part to receive therein the cutting unit, and a breakable part integrated with the lower end of the additive storage part to be cut by the cutting unit during rotation; and an upper cap which opens or closes the upper end of the additive storage container.

Abstract: A plastic container comprising a base that is attached to a body section which is connected to a dome section by a circumferential ring is provided. The dome section comprises a plurality of circumferentially spaced hydrostatic pressure absorption panels each located between vertically extending, circumferentially spaced ribs that absorbs at least a substantial portion of the external downwardly directed vertical forces exerted on the container and restores the container to its original shape. In addition, a method of absorbing a downward, vertical top-load is provided.