Abstract: In a device for filling, a holding mechanism with a part that is extendable forward to be loaded with a container in an extended state on non-driven rollers is below each sorting terminal position. A first drivable roller pair is located externally on a fixed part of the holding mechanism at a point where the rear part of the container on the extendable part is located in the positioned state after loading. The fixed part is extended backwards to receive a container in a buffer position behind a newly loaded and positioned container. At least two second drivable roller pairs are disposed externally in the region of the buffered container. The bearing surfaces of the drivable rollers are above bearing surfaces of the rollers that cannot be driven when the former are in their driven state.

Abstract: A system for processing a biomaterial waste stream includes a waste fermentation system for converting the biomaterial waste stream to fermenting organism and a residual liquid. The waste fermentation system has a waste inlet port (LWI) receiving the biomaterial waste stream, a product outlet port (PO) for removing the fermenting organism and a liquid outlet (RLO) for removing the residual liquid. A number of sensors produce sensory information relating to operation of the waste fermentation system, and at least one control circuit monitors the sensory information and controls operation of the waste fermentation system by controlling one or more actuators associated with the waste fermentation system.

Abstract: An oil water coalescing separator has a coalescing chamber containing oil coalescing media. The separator is preferably substantially transparent so that the thickness of the band of coalesced tramp oil can be visually discerned at a glance. The separator preferably has magnets so the separator can be hung on a machine off the floor.

Abstract: A cooling system is provided that includes a cap secured to a degas bottle. A filter that includes a frangible area is arranged within the degas bottle near the cap to separate the degas bottle into first and second sides. The frangible area is breakable in response to a predetermined pressure differential to provide an opening in the filter and connect the first and second sides. The filter includes a housing that supports mesh which filters debris and prevents the debris from reaching a valve in the cap. The opening in the broken frangible area bypasses the mesh in the event the mesh becomes clogged with debris. In operation, the inventive filter provides a simple method of releasing pressure in the cooling system. A wall of the filter is fractured once the differential pressure reaches the predetermined differential pressure. The inexpensive filter can then be replaced.

Abstract: A system for dewatering a stream of slurry has a first and a second separator. The first separator removes objects above a first size, to produce a stream of primary treated slurry. The second separator removes objects above a second size from the primary treated stream, the second size being smaller than the first size. Optionally, a third separator removes objects above a yet smaller third size from the stream of secondary treated slurry. The first separator has a plurality of sieve mat supports alternately connected to a main support frame section and a movable support frame section so that the flexible sieve mat can be agitated by the movable support frame section, a collector being provided for collecting the primary treated slurry passing through the flexible sieve mat. In an optional step, water contained in the separated solids is removed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a reducing container for creating alkaline water. The reducing container includes a drinking water cup (11), a lid (121) which is openably coupled to an opening of the cup (111), a reducing agent casing (131) which is disposed in the cup (111), and a reducing casing support means (141). The reducing container of the present invention my further include a bird song producing device The bird song producing device includes a cover plate (155) which is provided in a bottleneck, a water outlet port (156) which is formed through the cover plate (155), an air inlet port (157) which is formed through the cover plate (155), and input air flow acceleration means, so that, when the water is discharged, bird song is produced.

Abstract: A device adapted to hold and compress a granular medium is disclosed. The device includes a body having an opening. A channel is positioned in fluid communication with the opening. A flexible substrate is attached to the body overlying the channel. The substrate and the channel cooperate to form a conduit in fluid communication with the opening. A compression member is mounted on the body. The compression member is engageable with the substrate. Engagement of the substrate by the compression member compresses the granular medium within the conduit. A plug blocks the opening and retains the granular medium within the conduit.

Abstract: In a plant for purifying water contaminated by droplets of hydrocarbonaceous liquid, which plant has an essentially vertically positioned filter (4); an inlet chamber (7) for said contaminated water partially defined by a first vertical surface (5) of said filter; supply means (8) for contaminated water debauching in the lower portion of said inlet chamber (7); and outlet means (9) connected to the upper portion of said inlet chamber (7) for discharging hydrocarbonaceous liquid separated from the water in said inlet chamber; the operational period between filter cleaning and/or the hourly capacity of the filter is increased by injecting fine gas bubbles into the contaminated water at at least one location selected from locations in the lower portion of said inlet chamber (7) and locations in said supply means (8) to produce a stream of gas bubbles upwards along said first vertical filter surface (5).

Abstract: A sterilizing pot comprises a main frame and a pot with an outlet and an inlet for containing related elements. The inside of the pot is constructed with a magnetizing unit and a UV sterilizing lamp. The magnetizing unit further includes a condensed carbonized healthy stone and a far infrared magnetic hose. The condensed carbonized healthy stone is employed for mineralizing the water, and the far infrared magnetic hose can make the water molecular finer. The carbonized healthy stone and the far infrared magnetic hose are used in cooperation with the UV sterilizing lamp for killing bacteria and/or viruses, to enable the water molecules to be absorbed easily by the human body, and to improve anti-bacteria efficiency.

Abstract: For diesel internal combustion engines, an improved filter unit comprising an outer casing the interior of which is separated by a filtering baffle into two separate chambers to which a fuel inlet conduit and a fuel outlet conduit are connected respectively, with said casing there being associated a device provided with sensors for measuring certain characteristic parameters for correct engine operation.

Abstract: Provided are liquid filtration systems and filter elements. An aspect of the invention provides a filter element comprising: a filter block having an inlet and an outlet; an end cap having a handle and a passage, the passage operatively connecting the outlet of the filter block with an end location; and a housing comprising a shroud and an opening, the housing being adjacent to the end cap, wherein the inlet of the filter block is directly operatively connected to the opening of the housing. Another aspect of the invention provides a filtration system comprising the filter element and a pressure vessel. The pressure vessel comprises an inlet port that is adjacent to the shroud such that upon fluid flowing through the inlet port, the fluid contacts the shroud and the direction of flow changes, and wherein the inlet port is in fluid communication with the inlet of the filter block.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an arrangement for covering a liquid surface in a container, wherein a number of individual floating bodies are present in said container, which floating bodies cover the liquid at or near the surface thereof by at least substantially abutting against each other. The present invention further relates to a method for manufacturing a floating body for use in the aforesaid arrangement.

Abstract: To provide a nucleic acid-adsorbing porous membrane which has an excellent separating ability, which provides a good washing efficiency, which permits convenient and expeditious procedures, which is adapted for automation and reduction in size, which can be mass produced with substantially identical separating capability, and which is adapted for a method of separating and purifying nucleic acids and to provide an apparatus using the same, a nucleic acid-adsorbing porous membrane for separating and purifying a nucleic acid, comprises a nucleic acid-adsorbing solid phase for use in a method for separating and purifying the nucleic acid, the solid phase adsorbing the nucleic acid, the method comprising the steps of: (1) adsorbing the nucleic acid to the solid phase by allowing a sample solution containing the nucleic acid to come into contact with the nucleic acid-adsorbing solid phase; (2) washing the solid phase by allowing a washing solution to come into contact with the solid phase, while the nucleic acid i

Abstract: A water filter includes a porous support characterized by a mean porosity in the range of 20 to 50% and a mean pore size of 2 to 5 ?m; and a carbon filter medium membrane disposed thereon which is characterized by a mean particle size of no more than 50 ?m and a mean pore size of no more than 7.2 ?m.

Abstract: A grit removal system for a hollow, completely enclosed emergency water reservoir tank employs a mobile suction head located within the enclosed tank, a flexible suction line coupled between the mobile suction head and the tank outlet, and a particle filtration unit located externally of the tank. The tank has an inlet from a municipal water supply system and an outlet leading to a local water distribution line. The tank is pressurized and maintained at an elevated pressure of preferably sixty to one hundred twenty psi relative to atmospheric ambient pressure. When the local water distribution line is opened, the pressure differential created due to the elevated pressure within the tank drives the mobile suction head so as to move it about the interior surface of the lower portion of the tank. The pressure differential between the interior of the tank and the local water distribution line forces water up through the suction head carrying entrained grit and sand with it.

Abstract: A filter including a housing for receiving a filter medium and a filter medium received therein. In a lower region of the filter there is a discharge opening for discharging liquid from the filter. A spacer serves to form a collecting chamber for liquid and defines the liquid collecting chamber. The spacer is provided with webs which lead to an eye, and the eye has liquid channels.

Abstract: A membrane is a microporous sheet made of a blend of a first ultra high molecular weight polyolefin and a second ultra high molecular weight polyolefin. Each polyolefin has a molecular weight, both of those molecular weights are greater than 1 million, and one molecular weight is greater than the other. Additionally, the intrinsic viscosity (IV) of the membrane may be greater than or equal to 6.3.

Abstract: A microporous membrane made of polyolefins which comprises polyethylene (PEA) 8-60 wt. % of which is accounted for by components having a molecular weight of 10,000 or lower and in which the ratio of the weight-average molecular weight (Mw) to the number-average molecular weight (Mn), Mw/Mn, is 11-100 and the viscosity-average molecular weight (Mv) is 100,000-1,000,000 and polypropylene, and which has a content of components having a molecular weight of 10,000 or lower of 8-60 wt. %, a porosity of 20-95%, and a degree of thermal shrinkage at 100° C. of 10% or lower.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure provide composite carbon blocks with improved capacity for the removal of contaminants such as THMs (trihalomethanes) and trace VOCs (volatile organic compounds) found in water. In one aspect, a filtration matrix comprises a polymeric binder and an adsorptive media comprising activated carbon having a bulk density of 0.54 (0.57, or even 0.60) g/cc or greater. The carbon BET surface area can be 1100 (950, or even 550) m2/g or less. The polymeric binder can be ultra high molecular weight polyethylene. Also provided are methods of making filtration matrixes.

Abstract: The water filter including a container, which has a bottom and a cover, wherein several inlets are provided on the border of the cover and an outlet is provided in the centre of the bottom. A spiral channel is located in the container, through which the inlets are connected to the outlet.

Abstract: Entrapping immobilization pellets in which microorganisms are entrapped and immobilized, the entrapping immobilization pellets comprising entrapped and immobilized purified water sludge containing nitrifying bacteria.

Abstract: The method aims at obtaining from waste and more particularly from municipal solid waste (MSW) the energy contained therein at the highest level for industrial use by means of natural technologies and with low environmental impact. The method, denoted by the acronym NEW (Natural Energy from Waste) operates through the following process phases: a) aerobic digestion of the putrescible biological part to produce stabilised waste which is easy to handle, b) separation of a fraction rich in materials with a high heat value, c) storage of the residue, rich in biodegradable and inert substances, compacted into appropriate geometrical shapes in bioreactors which can be activated and sealed, d) activation of the bioreactors with water and their service in time during anaerobic digestion to supply biogas to be used for the production of energy, e) bio-stabilisation and dehydration of the residual material of the anaerobic treatment with air, f) possible recovery of the materials produced in this way.

Abstract: A method of in-situ groundwater nitrification, by: extracting groundwater from the ground; adding oxygen to the extracted groundwater; adding nutrients to the extracted groundwater; and injecting the groundwater back into the ground, wherein the oxygen reacts with in-situ nitrifying bacteria to oxidize ammonia to nitrate, and wherein the nutrients encourage the nitrifying bacteria to grow and reproduce. A method of in-situ groundwater de-nitrification, by: extracting the groundwater from the ground; adding carbon to the extracted groundwater; adding nutrients to the extracted groundwater; and injecting the groundwater back into the ground, wherein the carbon reacts with in-situ de-nitrifying bacteria to reduce nitrate to nitrogen gas, and wherein the nutrients encourage the de-nitrifying bacteria to grow and reproduce.

Abstract: An aerobic system and method for processing and managing wastewater effluent uses a cell wall rupturing process to enhance efficiency. Solutions are pumped into an aeration device and are compressed as the flow is constricted through a narrow passage. The compression of the solutions builds internal cellular pressure. Upon exiting the constriction, the pressure is relieved and a vacuum is formed. The decompression created by the vacuum causes the cells to rupture and release their cellular contents into a liquid stream. Air is simultaneously drawn in by the vacuum and mixed with the cellular components to rapidly oxidize the contents of the ruptured cells. Oxidation continues as the flow of ruptured cells in the liquid is mixed with dissolved oxygen before expulsion. The destroyed cells also provide a food source for aerobic bacteria.

Abstract: The current invention provides improved methods and filter stacks for concentrating a slurry of titanium dioxide. The improved filter stack comprises a series of filter disks and diverter trays arranged in parallel. The present invention provides an improvement over prior art filter stacks by using a substantially complete weld to attach a diverter plate to the diverter trays. The current invention also provides an improved method for pre-conditioning a filter stack. The improved method is designed to pre-condition and gradually prepare the filter stack for production of the desired slurry of titanium dioxide. Further, the current invention provides an improved process for preparing and transporting a slurry of titanium dioxide. Finally, the current invention provides a method for enhancing the lifespan of a filter stack.

Abstract: Apparatus for reverse osmosis using static pressure head including: reverse osmosis plant operable to produce a permeate and a concentrate (hereinafter referred to as a “brine”) from a feedstock, the feedstock being supplied to the reverse osmosis plant via a feedstock conduit from a feedstock source; static pressure head means operatively associated with the reverse osmosis plant; permeate removal means in fluid connection with the reverse osmosis plant for removing permeate from the reverse osmosis plant; brine removal means in fluid connection with the reverse osmosis plant for removing at least some of the brine from the reverse osmosis plant to a brine removal location, and wherein the static pressure head means is provided by locating the reverse osmosis plant, the feedstock source and the brine removal location at relative altitude differences for generating a static pressure head in the reverse osmosis plant; the permeate removal means is located whereby, in use, permeate may be removed to provide a t

Abstract: Water for domestic use is taken, purified, brought into the presence of gas or aerosols in a chamber of pure silica, and a magnetic field and an alternating pulsed electric field are applied thereto for time periods of adjustable length. The thus treated water is used for a biological application.

Abstract: A device for separating ions from a fluid stream is disclosed. The device includes a conduit eccentric and parallel to an axis of rotation. An inductor coil surrounds the conduit and forms a magnetic field parallel to the axis. The conduit has an inlet and three outlets. The outlets are arranged at different radial distances from the axis. The coil and the conduit are rotatable relative to one another about the axis. Fluid flows through the conduit to the outlets and the ions therein experience a force as they move perpendicular to the magnetic field. Ions of one polarity move toward the axis and exit the conduit from the innermost outlet. Ions of an opposite polarity move away from the axis and exit the conduit from the outermost outlet. Fluid substantially devoid of ions exits from the middle outlet. A method of generating gas from ion streams is disclosed.

Abstract: Methods for reducing the transport of contaminants in groundwater and methods for reducing the contamination of groundwater are disclosed. The methods may include adding a reagent to groundwater and contacting a contaminant with the reagent to form a precipitate and compiling the precipitate to form a barrier to groundwater flow. Systems for reducing the transport of contaminants in groundwater including an arrangement for adding a reagent to a groundwater flow path and a formed barrier comprising contaminant precipitate in the groundwater flow path are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of treating wastewater wherein the biomass associated with the wastewater is subjected to simultaneous nitrification and denitrification in a single reactor. The method entails directing a wastewater influent stream into the reactor and measuring the concentration of N—NH4 in the influent wastewater stream at a point upstream from the reactor. Air is supplied to the reactor for aerating the biomass in the reactor. The method includes controlling the quantity of air introduced into the reactor based in part at least on the measured concentration of N—NH4.

Abstract: An ultrapure water production plant that can produce ultrapure water with an extremely low rate of impurity concentration such as dissolved oxygen concentration, etc., is provided. A primary pure water is introduced and a catalyst mixed tower 4, wherein catalyst supports strong base anion exchange resins are mixed and filled, is located in the downstream of the ultraviolet oxidation equipment of the ultrapure water production plant 1 producing ultrapure water. Further in the latter part of the catalyst mixed tower 4, membrane degasser 5 and demineralization equipment 6 are located. Hydrogen peroxide generated in the ultraviolet oxidation equipment 3 etc., is decomposed by contacting the catalyst supports filled in the catalyst mixed tower 4 and thus decomposition of the strong base anion exchange resins is inhibited.

Abstract: A method of treating contaminated air, gas and surfaces is accomplished through the nebulization of gas and/or liquid oxidants through a field of electromagnetic radiation or sonic waves. The contaminated gas and/or liquid streams are blended with gaseous and/or liquid oxidants by the nebulizer and directly injected in the energy field. Free radicals produced from oxidants in the presence of the energy field instantaneously oxidize a large effective surface area of the contaminated media. Surfaces are treated more efficiently with the energy field situated directly above and parallel to but not on the surface; a high-frequency energy field may be used to create a large concentration of free radicals without damaging the surface in a collimated beam of the field situated parallel to the surface. A catalyst may be employed at the tip (i.e. discharge orifices of gas and/or liquid) of the nebulizer or blended into the nebulized cloud to increase the formation of free radicals.

Abstract: A combination manifold and single lever cantered element system to which a filter module removably attaches. A ¼ rotation of the single lever mediates simultaneous operation of both valving and filter module release, and facilitates changing removably attachable filter modules without the need for tools.

Abstract: A floor mounted whole house water filter which does not develop significant back pressure in use because water enters via a perforated tube inlet, then flows down said perforated tube and exits radially outward through activated carbon or a ceramic filter, before exiting via an output port in an outer housing thereof.

Abstract: A collapsible, protective cover may be used to enshroud a filter during shipping, storage, and installation. The cover protects the filter from dirt and other harmful debris which could contaminate the clean filter element contained within the filter. As the filter is inserted into a filter canister, the cover collapses around the filter and moves out of the way, allowing the filter to enter the canister.

Abstract: A system for entering a mixture of oil and water thereinto which develops a high back pressure, and via causing said mixture to pass through a mixture of polypropylene and plastic beads in an upper approximately ? thereof, and polypropylene in the lower approximately ? thereof, providing water at an outlet from which the oil has been removed.

Abstract: A method for removal of surface scum in an apparatus, which includes at least a first surface chute arrangement that exists in a liquid basin and which is meant for removal of surface scum. Surface scum is exhausted by an overflow arrangement belonging to the first surface chute arrangement and being based on a continuous flow, with which surface scum is overflown in at least two successive phases. Also an arrangement for removal of surface scum operating according to the method.

Abstract: This quiver assembly comprises an archery quiver and a hanger consisting of a shaped bracket which attaches to the quiver. An embodiment of the present invention consists of a screw eye or utility hook with the aforementioned archery hanger for the purpose of hanging the quiver on a surface such as a tree with limbs that are out of reach or a wall where the top is too wide or out of the archer's reach. The quiver assembly includes a light-weight, inexpensive quiver hanger that can be attached to a tree trunk or branch. Since the hanger forms a part of the quiver, a hunter does not have to carry an extra piece of equipment. Nor does the hanger and quiver interfere with the bow.

Abstract: A bicycle storage rack has at least one bicycle tire receiving channel member which is an elongated channel having a width and a depth, and a channel mounting frame adapted to accommodate a plurality of channel members. A holding arrangement is provided for holding a wheel of a bicycle to a channel at any of a plurality of positions along the length of the channel.

Abstract: A boot rack assembly having a U-shaped member and a mounting plate. The U-shaped member includes a pair of arms and an integral planar rigid mounting portion by which an inverted boot may be held upon each arm of the pair of arms. Each arm exhibits a transverse distal end having about one-tenth the length of the arm. Axis defined by the arms are adjustable relative to each other.

Abstract: A wedged sliding trough structure includes an insulating body, at least one wedged spring-flake, and at least one pin spring-flake. The insulating body has at least one wedged spring-flake receiving slot and at least one pin spring-flake receiving slot is used for receiving the wedged spring-flake and the pin spring-flake. By adding the spring-flakes in the insulating body, the wedged sliding trough structure of the present invention has the function of preventing static electricity from discharging and has increased strength so it is less likely to be broken.

Abstract: A cart is described and claimed. The cart is used for moving an delivering large planar objects to an object receiving table having a substantially flat, horizontal surface. The cart has a base and a rack removably mounted atop the base. The base includes a pivot structure for pivotally fixing the base at a predetermined location, and at least one (preferably three) wheeld base mechanisms arranged to permit the base structure to pivot about that pivot structure into and out of a delivery position in which the rack bottom is located substantially coplanar with and adjacent to the top of the object receiving table.

Abstract: A rack for securing containers includes a plurality of bays into which one or more containers are received. An expandable, inflatable chamber is disposed adjacent each bay and selectively expands into the chamber to secure the containers within the bay. When installed on a vehicle, a pump may be activated automatically based upon a vehicle operating state or whenever the door is closed. Activation of the pump inflates the expandable chambers, thereby locking containers in place in the bays.

Abstract: An extruded wall panel system having lateral grooves there across, the rear surfaces of which are adapted to be secured to a vertical wall. A series of hanger units are specially designed to inter engage with the grooves and to be supported thereby in a manner such that various items can be secured to the wall and adjustably mounted at desired vertical and horizontal positions along the entire wall surface. Individual panels are so designed that they can inter engage with each other to provide a seamless, attractive storage wall array.

Abstract: A wall-mount rack includes at least two vertical posts, at least two hangers, and at least one container. Each of the vertical posts is provided on two lateral sides with one longitudinal row of holes each. The hangers are hooked to two corresponding holes at the same level on two opposite inner lateral sides of the two vertical posts. The container is hung on the two hangers and thereby stably mounted on and between the two vertical posts. The container may be a box-type container to define a receiving space therein.

Abstract: A storage rack column protector includes a base plate securable to the floor and with an upstanding flange at one end thereof, the base plate providing a support surface on which the column sits in use. A buffer housing incorporating a resilient block is disposed on the side of the flange remote from the column, the housing embracing the flange. In the event of impact the buffer housing and the resilient block move to absorb the shock and thus protect the column from damage.

Abstract: A supporting bracket is designed to connect to a wall-mount rack by inserting hooks provided at a rear end of the bracket into holes provided on a front side of a vertical post of the wall-mount rack. The supporting bracket includes two parallelly spaced side wall portions, on top edges of which retaining slots are formed to enable supporting of two shelves at two opposite lateral sides of the bracket. Two rails may be connected to two sides of the bracket for supporting a drawer-type container. A hanger may be connected to a lower side of the bracket to support a crossbar for holding suit hangers. The supporting bracket is therefore a multipurpose and high-efficient supporting member very practical for use on the wall-mount rack to support different types of things holding members.

Abstract: A collapsible laundry rack is provided wherein a plurality of cross members for hanging clothes may be attached to first and second scissor structures via a plurality of tab connectors and socket connectors. In particular, the distal ends of the cross members may be attached to the socket connector which is selectively removable from tab connectors attached to corresponding points of the first and second scissor structures. A socket portion of the socket connector may be aligned to a tab portion of the tab connector. Release levers formed on the tab portion may be inserted into the socket until retention members of the tab portion engage cam edges of the socket portion. To remove the tabs from the socket, the release levers may be inwardly deflected to deflect the retention members inwardly to release the retention members from the cam edges. Alternatively, the tab connectors may be attached to distal ends of the cross members.

Abstract: An improved boom-mounted jib unit (10) is provided having an increased range of motion and work envelope, which allows a user to lift heavier loads an otherwise work with less jib interference, as compared with prior jib units. The jib unit (10) includes a base (12) and a mounting component (28) permitting the unit (10) to be detachable secured to the upper end of a primary boom (22). The unit (10) also has a boom arm (14) made tip of upper and lower arms (16, 18). The arm (14) is articulated by a dual piston and cylinder assembly (20) having first and second piston and cylinder assemblies (84, 86) coupled between the base (12) and arm (14).

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a pipelayer and a method for of loading a pipelayer or excavator for transportation. One embodiment includes a method for transporting a pipelayer or excavator from a first work site to a second worksite via a public road. The method includes acts of: raising the pipelayer or excavator off of track shoes of the pipelayer or excavator; removing a first track assembly from the pipelayer or excavator using a boom of the pipelayer or a boom assembly of the excavator; loading the first track assembly onto a first trailer of a first tractor-trailer using the boom of the remaining pipelayer or the boom assembly of the remaining excavator; removing the second track assembly from the pipelayer using the boom of the remaining pipelayer or the boom assembly of the remaining excavator; and loading the second track assembly onto the first trailer using the boom of the remaining pipelayer or the boom assembly of the remaining excavator.