Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a multi-metals/activated carbon composite, more particularly to a method for preparing a multi-metals/activated carbon composite, which is prepared by electrochemical electroplating of an alloy plate comprising at least two metals and activated carbons fixed on a conductive support under a predetermined condition. The multi-metals/activated carbon composite prepared in accordance with the present invention has improved adhesion force and specific surface area than those of a conventional composite obtained by continuously plating activated carbons, in which metal salts are impregnated, or metals and good reactivity due to the introduction of pure metals. Since the composition and content of metals can be controlled accurately, the multi-metals/activated carbon composite is useful as an active material for filters for removing gaseous or liquid pollutants, secondary cells, fuel cells, capacitors, hydrogen storage electrodes, etc.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating interacting different units, particularly of an installation, with different controllers that control these advanced control sequences, particularly with different control pulses. The inventive method is characterized in that the clock pulses (IPOi) of the different controllers (3.1, 3.2, 3.3) are interpolated to a common system clock pulse (tTiex), and that the control sequences are synchronized. A device suited for carrying out the inventive method correspondingly comprises at least one common interpolation device (5.3) for the controllers (3.1, 3.2., 3.3) for interpolating the clock pulses (IPOi) of the different controllers (3.1, 3.2, 3.3) to a common system clock pulse (tTiex) and at least one synchronization device (5) for synchronizing the control sequences.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus of reacting reaction components. The method comprises electro-chemically reacting reaction components on opposite sides of at least one membrane with at least one catalyst encompassing a respective volume. In another embodiment, the method includes conducting electrolysis, such as electrolysis of water. The apparatus includes at least one membrane with first and second sides encompassing a respective volume. The apparatus further includes at least one catalyst coupled to the first and second sides to electro-chemically react reaction components on the first and second sides in gaseous communication with the at least one catalyst, and a cover coupled to the at least one membrane to separate flow paths on the first and second sides.

Abstract: A household appliance incorporating an electrolyzer and a construction of an electrolyer that may be used therein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel economical on-site electrochemical based membrane cell based process with the capability of producing high strength sodium hypochlorite and/or elemental chlorine gas in any ratio as required by the needs of a water or wastewater treatment plant. The system is compact and modular, using membrane cell based electrolyzers and utilizing novel process modifications and sensors to allow for the unattended control and safe operation of the process. The process allows the operator to produce elemental chlorine gas and sodium hypochlorite in any product ratio, such that 5% to 100% of the total chlorine produced by the process can be converted to high strength bleach. The process has the flexibility to produce stable high quality, low to high strength sodium hypochlorite solutions in concentrations ranging from about 2 to 15% trade as NaOCl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for polishing a semiconductor substrate with high throughput. One embodiment of the present invention provides an apparatus for electro-chemical mechanical polishing a conductive surface on a substrate. The apparatus comprises a fluid basin having a fluid volume for retaining a polishing solution, a linear polishing station disposed in the fluid basin, wherein the linear polishing station having at least one electrode and a conductive top surface with a linear movement, the conductive top surface is configured to provide an electrical bias to the conductive surface on the substrate, and a carrier head configured to retain the substrate and position the conductive surface of the substrate to be in contact with the conductive top surface of the linear polishing station.

Abstract: A process for minimising reoxidation of reduced material is disclosed. The process applies to reduced material that has been formed by a process of electrochemically reducing a metal oxide feed material, such as titania, in a solid state in an electrolytic cell containing a molten electrolyte. The process for minimising reoxidation includes applying an electrical potential to reduced material at least while the reduced material remains immersed in the molten electrolyte.

Abstract: A novel cathodic protection system is provided that automatically controls and adjusts the voltage potential between an anode and a structure to protect the structure from corrosion. The cathodic protection system is self-powered, requiring no external power source or batteries. A cathodic protection circuit is configured to provide a cathodic protection current from the anode to the structure through an electrolyte. A power generation circuit is configured to generate power from a galvanic cell formed from the anode and an isolated electrode when cathodic protection is interrupted. A voltage potential control circuit is powered by the power generation circuit and is configured to (a) determine a structure-to-electrolyte reference voltage for the electrolyte and structure, and (b) adjust the cathodic protection current from the anode to the structure to maintain the reference voltage substantially the same as a set voltage.

Abstract: A fluid infusion system as described herein includes a number of local “body network” devices, such as an infusion pump, a handheld monitor or controller, a physiological sensor, and a bedside or hospital monitor. The body network devices can be configured to support communication of status data, physiological information, alerts, control signals, and other information between one another. In addition, the body network devices can be configured to support networked communication of status data, physiological information, alerts, control signals, and other information between the body network devices and “external” devices, systems, or communication networks. The networked medical devices are configured to support a variety of wireless data communication protocols for efficient communication of data within the medical device network.

Abstract: An electrochemical sensor for analyzing a liquid sample, which is adapted to be connected with an electrochemical meter, comprises a channel for delivering the liquid sample; and a first conducting portion and a second conducting portion separated and exposed in the channel; wherein the first conducting portion generates a first pulse signal when it is contacted by the liquid sample, and the second conducting portion generates a second pulse signal when it is contacted by the liquid sample. The electrochemical meter obtains viscosity of the liquid sample according to a time difference between the first and second pulse signals.

Abstract: A shaped body, particularly a sorbent shaped body, made of microporous and mesoporous adsorbents and of composite adsorbents, which serve to store useful heat and useful cold, comprises a reduced proportion of binding agents. The sorbent shaped bodies have non-uniformly distributed cavities in the form of vacuoles that form gap volumes, and are obtained by placing the solid pre-mixed constituents of the shaped body onto a porous or perforated support. After adding the binding agent, the process of pre-solidifying the binding agent ensues by the action of an external force field, and this force field results in the formation of the non-uniformly distributed cavities. The proportion of binding agent on the support, which depicts the wall of the shaped body, is higher than that inside the shaped body.

Abstract: The present invention provides causing a plurality of filling chambers to be opened and mixing agents inside the filling chambers using user's general operation between taking out a packed multi-chamber container and mounting the container on a device. The user's general operation includes operations for taking out a packed multi-chamber container and removing the package, for unfolding the multi-chamber container typically folded in two, for mounting i.e. hanging the unfolded multi-chamber container on the device, and the like.

Abstract: A hollow inner plunger for use within a syringe-in-syringe mixing system for mixing a two-part dental composition. The hollow inner plunger includes a body having a continuous cylindrical wall defining an internal chamber for containing a first component. The body includes a proximal end and a distal end. A sealing plug and rupturable membrane are disposed at the distal end of the body, and the sealing plug and rupturable membrane are integrally formed together as a single piece (e.g., formed of a single piece of elastomeric material). An associated syringe-in-syringe mixing system includes a first plunger, the hollow inner plunger as described above, and a syringe barrel configured to contain a second component. When assembled, the first plunger is slidably disposed within the hollow inner plunger, and the hollow inner plunger is slidably disposed within the syringe barrel. The two components are initially separated by the rupturable membrane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a travel pack containing a deodorant and a moistened cleansing cloth wrapped separately in a small waterproof foil package. The travel pack comprises a first side containing a deodorant contained in a suitable applicator and a second side containing a moistened cleansing cloth, and a separator preventing the contents of the first side from coming in contact with the contents of the second side. The travel pack is small enough to be conveniently carried in a pocket and can be used anytime a person needs to freshen up.

Abstract: A generally flat carton blank is arranged for assembly into a carton shape holding multiple cigarette packs. The carton blank has a defined periphery, and a generally flat promotional sheet overlies the carton blank within the outer periphery thereof. A portion of the promotional sheet is adhesively secured to the carton blank. In another embodiment a generally flat promotional sheet overlies the carton blank essentially within the outer periphery thereof. Both carton blank each with its associated promotional sheet may then be assembled and loaded with cigarette packs utilizing standard assembly machinery and standard procedures. Fold lines on the carton blank and the promotional sheet facilitate assembly of the carton blank into a carton shape with the promotional sheet inside the assembled carton.

Abstract: An optic disc retaining structure includes an optic disc, a disc carrier, and magnetically attractive device, wherein the carrier forms a hub in the form of a projection extending from a surface of the carrier without any transverse outward protrusion and having an outside diameter substantially corresponding to an inside diameter of a central bore of the optic disc. The magnetically attractive device includes a thin plate of magnetically attractive material and a flexible magnet mounted to and surrounding the central bore of the disc and the hub whereby the disc can be easily disposed into the carrier and attached thereto by the magnetic attraction between the thin plate of magnetically attractive material and the flexible magnet and can be easily removed from the carrier.

Abstract: A media storage and display sleeve is adapted to fit over a media storage container to provide a unique interactive marketing piece to be viewed and handled by the consumer. The sleeve includes an inner sleeve that receives the traditional media storage container and a pair of outer sleeves that slide back and forth over the inner sleeve between closed and open configurations. Stops are used to impede the outer sleeves from being readily removed from the inner sleeve.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a golf club heating bag, including a bag body, a club guide top plate mounted onto the top of the body, a fan and electric heating wires mounted onto the body, a power unit and linked switch connected with the fan and electric heating wires, the fan and electric heating wires are located at the two sides of the bottom of the bag body, and a fan hood with the air hole in it is embedded into the outer wall of the body at the outer side of the fan. With this kind of golf club heating bag, the fan and electric heating wires are located in the bag body, and a fan hood with the air hole in it is embedded into the outer wall of the body at the outer side of the fan, the electric heating wires are hot under the power, and the hot current is circulated in the bag body by the fan to heat and dry the club; it has a simple structure with property of energy saving and flexible operation and bring about a convenience for golf sport.

Abstract: A golf bag with an adjustable handle. A golf bag according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a body, a handle, and a retracting member. An attachment member may also be employed for securing a portion of the handle to the bag. The top of the handle is pivotally connected to the body by the attachment member. The bottom of the handle is connected to the body by the retracting member such that the bottom can extend and retract relative to the body. The retracting member passes through an aperture on the body and connects to the bottom portion of the body at a point on the interior of the body. This arrangement allows the handle to pivot and extend away from the body as the bag is lifted. As a result, the handle remains substantially parallel to the plane of the ground while the center of mass of the bag is balanced directly below the handle. This provides an ideal position for carrying a golf bag. Other embodiments are also claimed and described.

Abstract: A briefcase that is used to jointly support a projector and a computer and to allow quick and easy connection between the projector and the computer prior to the presentation, only one power connection from the briefcase to the electrical outlet upon arrival and without requiring that either of the components be removed from the briefcase for desired operation. The briefcase includes a first section to receive the computer and a second section to receive the projector, with the first section and the second section sharing a center partition. A first securing or closure member is connected to the central partition, and a first connecting element is attached proximate one end of the closure member, with a corresponding first connecting element being affixed proximate one edge of the first outer surface to secure the computer in the first section.

Abstract: A protective sleeve cover is described for protecting anilox, gravure, or other costly rolls. The protective sleeve cover is cylindrical in geometry and has a means at one end for securing the cover to the roll being protected. The protective sleeve cover is readily mounted or demounted from the roll. Expansion tabs on the inner diameter of the protective sleeve cover create an interference fit with the roll being protected, causing the protective sleeve cover to deform and generate radial forces that enhance the gripping action of the protective sleeve cover to the roll. Friction pads can be added for enhanced gripping function with the roll.

Abstract: A package for dispensing pourable solid product includes a box having a pair of heart-shaped sides and a moveable slide for selectively opening and closing the product dispensing opening in the bottom portion of the box. Preferably the moveable slide is hingedly connected to an actuation panel extending down a side of the box. The package further preferably includes a wrapping applied to the box with a tear-away portion covering only the opening and slide, such that the tear away portion can be removed and the remainder of the wrapping stays in place decorating the box. Preferably and to great cost advantage, the box is formed from a single blank sheet of paper cardboard stock.

Abstract: Devices in which components of medical kits are carried are identifiable by means other than by the naked eye. The means for identification is attached to or integral with the device and may comprise raised and lowered surfaces that can be read by touch; serrations disposed on an edge or surface; a fluorescent coating viewable under infrared or ultraviolet light; or a pattern that is viewable using a thermal imaging device such as night vision goggles. A package for retaining a medical item includes an identifying element of a material that is selectively viewable in response to light attributes of the material. A device for the visual identification of a package containing a medical item includes an identifying element comprising a material that is visually discernible in reduced-light environments via the use of night vision devices.

Abstract: A wipe dispenser designed with a contour shape to provide comfort and convenience by attaching dispenser belt clip or belt loop to user trousers for mobility. Compartments hold wipes secure with snap closure to protect wipe pack and insert wipe refills while dispenser is on the waist. Wide shaft window allow a fraction of wipe sheets to be pulled and leave at rest. During the instant demand of a wipe, small compartment open and close with the touch of a finger. The user can snap open small compartment and slide out a sheet(s), thereby providing the user with accessibility. Thus a considerably more versatile wipe dispenser is provided, that can be portable to provide more convenience whenever in need and more freedom of movement during work or recreation.

Abstract: An array of multi-stage configured cleansing wipe products may include first stage cleansing wipes and second stage cleansing wipes. The first stage cleansing wipes may have a first structure and a first composition selected in view of a first child developmental stage. The second stage cleansing wipes may have a second structure and a second composition selected in view of a second child developmental stage. The first structure and the first composition are different and potentially progressive from first stage to second stage. First stage product packaging may include at least one first stage-specific indicia and second stage product packaging may include at least one second stage-specific indicia. Stages of the array may be communicated and tailored based upon the foods eaten and the manner of eating (such as being fed or self-feeding) of the babies or children in each stage.

Abstract: A convenient package containing multiple prescription medications in pill form is provided herein. The package has the medication arranged in a convenient format for ease of patient use. In one embodiment, the package comprises a lower tray having receptacles for the two medications arranged in a predetermined divided pattern. In another embodiment, for each medication, the prescribed number of pills per day may be grouped together and the total medication divided into a period of use (e.g., days). The lower tray is generally covered by a thin film that may be broken through by the patient when access to a particular pill is desired. The package may be perforated to allow used portions to be separated from the unused portion and discarded. The package allows for a single prescription to be written covering at least two separate medications laid out in a single package.

Abstract: A scrapbook kit containing customizable photographic images.

Abstract: A suspension packaging assembly includes a packaging member having a base member and at least one lateral support wall. Preferably, the packaging member includes a pair of opposing support walls. The base member is connected to the support walls through one or more compound joints, which are configured to permit displacement of the base member relative to the support walls. The packaging assembly may include a stretchable retention member, which cooperates with the packaging member to suspend at least one article.

Abstract: A surgical tray corner protector includes a base, a side wall that extends from an outer edge of the base, and support members extending from the top surface of the base to form a tray support surface, providing improved drainage and air flow.

Abstract: A container according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention provides an outer shell and an insert, which is sized, shaped and configured to at least partially enclose an article secured thereto during shipping and storing. The outer shell is of a conventional box construction, preferably an FOL container. The insert is preferably constructed of corrugated paperboard and includes a bottom wall panel to which the article is secured, at least one endwall panel having at least one gusset-forming flap extending therefrom and at least one extension flap defining a fold-over flap which can be secured to a portion of the endwall flap for the purpose of enclosing the corner portions of the article.

Abstract: A container fastener, with the use of which members such as a pallet, roof, sleeve, etc. are firmly fastened and fastening between the sleeve and the pallet and that between the sleeve and the roof are not unfastened, and an easily assembled and disassembled knockdown container using the fastener. A fastener, assembled by screwing a shank of a key (20) into a fastener body (10), is mounted on a sleeve (60), and the sleeve (60) is mounted on a pallet (70) with a rotation stop position of a knob of the key (20) adjusted so that the knob can pass through a connecting hole formed in the pallet (70). After that, the knob is rotated to advance the shank in the direction of the fastener body (10), the key is tightened by screw action until there is no play between the sleeve (60) and the pallet (70), and the rotation stop position of the knob is adjusted so that the knob does not fall out of the connecting hole. Thus, the sleeve (60) and the pallet (70) can be firmly fastened.

Abstract: A container for shipping hazardous solid materials, such as dry cell batteries, has a rigid outer housing formed of a corrugated fiberboard material with an interior plastic liner. A plurality of different size dividers are placed in a vertical stacked relationship within the liner and storage chamber formed by the housing and are separated by flat planar partitions. The dividers form a plurality of individual storage compartments of various sizes for individually holding various size batteries for shipment. The dividers have various heights so that when combined with intervening partitions have a height generally equal to the height of the internal storage chamber.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sealed box apparatus for a pool cleaning machine wherein the sealed box is installed inside the body of the pool cleaning machine. The box contains and seals electronic devices for the cleaning machine. At least one waterproofed tube is provided for inputting and outputting wires for connecting the electronic devices sealed inside the box with peripherals. A transparent portion is installed on one side of the box. A humidity display is installed inside the box, and corresponds to the position of the transparent portion. The sealed box provides an excellent airproof seal for protecting the inside electronic circuits from being waterlogged, and to provide excellent heat elimination, while leakage into the sealed box may be conveniently monitored in real-time.

Abstract: An electronic-component container is provided in which a metal lid is bonded with an insulating package. The container comprises the insulating package having a housing portion for housing an electronic component element having an electrical function, a metallized sealing portion formed around the housing portion and hermetically bonded with the metal lid, and a castellation having a terminal electrode formed at a side end portion thereof, and the metal lid formed in a shape as viewed from the top which is substantially equal to a shape as viewed from the top of the insulating package, wherein a brazing material is formed on a lower surface of the metal lid, and the brazing material is provided with a welding portion which is bonded with the metallized sealing portion inside the castellation when the metal lid is bonded with the insulating package.

Abstract: Petrochemical processes, including reforming processes are described herein. The reforming processes generally include introducing an input stream to a reforming unit having a reforming catalyst disposed therein, wherein the input stream includes a naphtha having an N+2A value of from about 65 to about 85 and contacting the input stream with the reforming catalyst and hydrogen to form an output stream.

Abstract: A fines injection apparatus, a fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) system having a fines injection apparatus, and a method for using the same are provided. In one embodiment, a FCC system includes a FCC unit, a fines collector, and a fines injector coupled to the fines collector for retuning the fines recovered in the fines collector to the FCC unit. In another embodiment, an apparatus for injecting fines into a FCC system includes a fines separator coupled to an effluent stream and an injection apparatus coupled to a regenerator. A conduit is provided for delivering collected fines from the fines separator to the injection apparatus. In yet another embodiment, a method for injecting fines into FCC system includes collecting fines from a waste stream of a FCC system, automatically transferring the collected fines to a fines injection apparatus, and periodically injecting the transferred fines into the FCC system.

Abstract: This invention relates to the catalytic cracking of a hydrocarbon feed. In particular, this invention relates to an apparatus and process utilizing a catalyst stripper section of a fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) reactor with chordal trays designed to provide improved stripping of hydrocarbons from spent FCC catalyst in an FCC reactor stripping zone.

Abstract: A method and product for removing sulfur compound molecules from gasoline or diesel fuel includes exposing the gasoline or diesel fuel to a plurality of molecularly imprinted polymer beads (MIPS) that have receptor sites on the surfaces thereof that include imprints that match the physical shape of at least a portion of a sulfur compound molecule. A quantity of the sulfur molecules align with and adhere to some of the receptor sites and, accordingly, they are removed from the gasoline or diesel fuel producing a remediated or sweetened gasoline or diesel fuel. According to one embodiment, the MIPS are contained in an enclosure having a plurality of openings large enough to permit the solution to pass through and small enough so as to prevent the MIPS from passing through. According to another embodiment the MIPS are applied (i.e., coated) to the inside surface of a conduit and the gasoline or diesel fuel is forced or allowed to flow through the conduit thereby removing some of the sulfur molecules therefrom.

Abstract: In an aerator (10) for aquariums and ponds there is an impeller (60) operated by an electric motor (20) having a first entry (246, 347) for the intake of water, a second entry (44) for the intake of air and an exit (254) where the water and air flow comes out, the impeller (60), when it is operated, sucks water from said first entry (246, 347), creates a lower pressure which sucks air from said second entry (44) and mixes said sucked air with water generating a flow which comes out from the exit (254).

Abstract: The invention relates to an aquarium comprising a water tank and a sieve that is arranged in the water tank; the sieve comprises a filter and a driving mechanism supplying power to the filter. The filter is disposed in the internal part of a container of the water tank, while the driving mechanism is disposed outside the container of the water tank. Consequently, the invention can effectively allow the power source of a conducting wire of the sieve of the aquarium to avoid getting into the container of the water tank; in addition, it can eliminate the possibility of electric leakage of said conducting wire underwater in the container of the water tank.

Abstract: An aquarium filter assembly is mounted to an aquarium tank and defines a water flow path therethrough from upstream to downstream from an inlet to an outlet. A replaceable filter element is mounted in a filter chamber.

Abstract: An efficient system and process for removing nitrogen from wastewater while enriching seed sludge in the mainstream treatment process. Bioaugmentation of seed autotrophic organisms facilitate the nitrification reactions by enhancing the rates of reaction advantageously within a smaller volume or within a shorter activated sludge solids retention time. Likewise, bioaugmentation of seed denitrification organisms will also enhance rate of reaction within a smaller volume or shorter activated sludge solids retention time. Separate treatment of high ammonia digester reject water is an efficient method to treat nitrogen in recycle streams as well as to enrich the seed nitrifying and denitrifying cultures.

Abstract: A novel chromatographic stationary phase for reversed-phase high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) is provided. By using mono and dimethyl silanes as endcapping reagents as compared with the use of traditional trimethyl silanes, an improved blocking of unreacted surface silanols is achieved. The improved blocking of surface silanols results in at least better peak shape and more reproducible retention times in reversed-phase HPLC analyses.

Abstract: A surface moiety for use in chromatography which is attached to a solid support, said surface moiety having a structure which comprises at least two arylene groups wherein the arylene groups are separated from each other by a hydrocarbylene group. The surface moiety is attached to a solid support to form a stationary phase material. Methods for making the stationary phase material and using the material are provided also as are a chromatography apparatus which contains the material and a surface modifying agent which may be used to attach the surface moiety to the solid support.

Abstract: Described is an affinity microcolumn comprising a high surface area material, which has high flow properties and a low dead volume, contained within a housing and having affinity reagents bound to the surface of the high surface area material that are either activated or activatable. The affinity reagents bound to the surface of the affinity microcolumn further comprise affinity receptors for the integration into high throughput analysis of biomolecules.

Abstract: A filter element, consisting of two pleated filter cloths has side frame members or strips and top and bottom frame members. The top and bottom edges of the cloths are encapsulated in the frame members, and the side edges of the filter cloths are clamped by the side frame members. This may be done by molding the frame members onto the cloth side edges, or by providing a slot in a tubular side frame member within which the side edges are held against the inner face of the slotted wall of the tube by a clamping member, such as a U-shaped strip, or by an indented part of the opposed wall.

Abstract: Cloth retention apparatus for retaining the edges of a filter cloth comprises an edge strip having a bead, which can engage with a channel in a frame member, and be retained therein by a wedging member. The wedging member may be separate or attached to the bead, or incorporated therein. The wedging member may be a spring member.

Abstract: A device for straining liquids and particles from solid food items may comprise a collapsible container comprising a plurality of apertures and at least one transition operable to expand the collapsible container, forming a concavity to retain the food items during use, and to allow the user to collapse the collapsible container into a thin form for storage and/or transport after use. The collapsible container may comprise a rim and a base. The device may further comprise support members pivotably coupled to the rim of the container, operable to pivot in a first direction to an open position during use and to pivot in a second direction to a closed position for storage and/or transport after use.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filter element comprising a filter medium (10) extending between two end caps (12, 14) that are respectively connected to an associable end region (16, 18) of the filter medium (10), supported at least on one side on a supporting tube (20). The fact that at least one of the end caps (14) and/or at least one end region (16, 18) of the filter medium (10) comprises a contacting device (22) and/or the respective end cap (14) itself or parts thereof are embodied in such a way as to derive the electrostatic charges especially occurring during the operation of the filter element ensures that the charge generated on the filter medium (Meshpack) by tribo-electrical effects can escape towards a mass point or a mass site via the contacting device (22) or the respective end cap (14).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for filtering a gas or liquid stream of impurities and to filter elements used in such an apparatus. The apparatus includes a closed vessel having a longitudinally extending length, an initially open interior, an input port at one extent and an output port at an opposite extent thereof. A partition located within the vessel interior divides the vessel interior into a first stage and a second stage. At least one opening is provided in the partition. A filter element is disposed within the vessel to extend from within the first stage. The filter element is made up of a carbon block filter media surrounded by a protective porous depth filter media.