Abstract: A packaged absorbent product including a package having at least one window and a plurality of absorbent articles contained in the package. At least one of the absorbent articles has a first graphic printed on a part of the article. The window has a background area and a second graphic. The first and second graphics have a common visual configuration.

Abstract: The atomization of a fluid injected into an atomization zone is enhanced by providing the fluid with an effective amount of an additive capable of reducing the static and dynamic interfacial tension of the fluid components.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of linear alkanes, containing less than 6? carbon atoms, from a mix comprising one or more hydrocarbons containing at least 6 carbon atoms. The process uses a catalytic composition comprising particular combinations of a Y-type zeolite, at least one element selected from Zn, Mo, Cu, Ga, In, W, Ta, Zr, Ti, metals of Group VIII and optionally one or more lanthanides.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the purification of crude and apparatus for its implementation. This process comprises a separation into gas and degassed emulsion and separation of the degassed emulsion into water and oil. The invention also relates to a process of separating a hydrocarbon emulsion and apparatus for implementing this. This process comprises washing of the emulsion at an oil/water interface.

Abstract: A process for the selective hydrodesulfurization of naphtha streams containing olefins and organosulfur compounds is described, said process minimizing olefin hydrogenation and resulting into a product having a reduced sulfur content, this being attained by two-stage hydrodesulfurization and H2S removal from the first stage effluent, with the first reaction stage catalyst being a more active HDS catalyst than the catalyst of the second reaction stage. A stream of hydrogen and at least one added non-reactive compound is fed to the first stage, with the H2 mole fraction in the mixture of H2 and non-reactive compound being from 0.2 to 1.0 and limiting H2S at the reactor inlet to not more than 0.1% by volume. A hydrogen and at least one added non-reactive compound stream is fed to the second reaction stage, the H2 mole fraction in the mixture of H2 and non-reactive compound being from 0.2 to 0.7 and limiting H2S at the reactor inlet to not more than 0.05% by volume.

Abstract: A process for upgrading heavy oils and bitumen to a crude oil with properties acceptable as a refinery feedstock includes the steps of solvent de-asphalting by separating the polynuclear aromatics including asphaltenes from the heavy oil or bitumen and contacting the de-asphalted oil with biological and chemical reagents to reduce the concentrations of contaminants so as to render the resulting oil an acceptable feedstock for petroleum refineries.

Abstract: A process and system for removing contaminants from a natural gas stream, the process comprising the steps of: (a) contacting part of the natural gas stream as a first gas stream at an elevated temperature with a first adsorbent bed in regeneration mode, to remove contaminants present on the first adsorbent bed, and to obtain a second gas stream that is enriched in contaminants compared to the first gas stream; (b) submitting the second gas stream to a gas/liquid separation step comprising cooling the second gas stream to a temperature such that at least some contaminants begin to condense into a first liquid phase that is rich in contaminants, and separating the first liquid phase from the second gas stream to create a third gas stream; wherein the gas/liquid separation step forms a first gas/liquid separation step, and wherein the process further comprises (c) submitting the third gas stream to a second gas/liquid separation step to obtain a second liquid phase that is rich in contaminants, and a lean gas s

Abstract: A classifier for classifying particulates entrained in a flowing stream of gas is configured such that a change of direction of gas flow causes particles to impinge upon a target, heavier particles being trapped in a downwardly extending fluidized trap. The classifier is easily constructed, has no moving parts, and can take the place of sifters and other equipment traditionally used for classifying such product streams.

Abstract: A mobile agricultural product treatment system for cleaning and sorting generally granular agricultural products such as raisins, seeds, nuts, grapes and the like. In an embodiment, a conveyor belt transports agricultural product into an inlet hopper for treatment by the pneumatic cleaning unit. The treated agricultural product is discharged from the pneumatic cleaning unit onto a vibratory sorting unit. The vibratory sorting unit includes several screens arranged in increasing mesh size to sort from smaller to larger agricultural products. The sorted agricultural product is collected by downwardly sloping conduits. In an embodiment, the conduits include a screw conveyor. The conduits feed into a series of vertical screw conveyors which lifts the product up to a high point into a downwardly sloping horizontal conduit. In an embodiment, the discharge from the horizontal conduit is routed through a flexible duct to allow for positioning of collection bins.

Abstract: A structural arrangement for vibrating equipments of the type comprising: a pair of lateral plates (10) seated on elastic support means (30); crossbeams (11) defining at least one level of support floor (15); a screen (12) for classifying bulk product and which is secured on a respective support floor (15); and at least two vibrating devices (20) which are driven to make the equipment vibrate. According to the invention, the structural arrangement comprises at least one intermediate longitudinal plate (40) extended along the length of the equipment, between the two lateral plates (10); and at least two coplanar assemblies of crossbeams (11) defining a respective support floor (15), the crossbeams (11) of each assembly presenting an internal end (11a) rigidly affixed to the intermediate longitudinal plate (40) and an external end (11b) rigidly affixed to the adjacent lateral plate (10), each assembly of crossbeams (11) securing a screen (12) thereon.

Abstract: A self-cleaning screen assembly for a vibratory separator is disclosed. The self-cleaning screen assembly includes a peripheral frame having a top mounting surface to which at least one screen cloth is affixed and a bottom mounting surface to which a flow through support screen is affixed. One or more cleaning elements are freely located between the support screen and the screen cloth. The peripheral frame includes a rigid support section, a cushioned top strain relief zone, and a cushioned bottom strain relief zone. The top strain relief zone, the bottom strain relief zone and the rigid support section may be discrete components wherein the strain relief zones are formed by strain relief pads that are located adjacent to a rigid support member. The top strain relief zone provides cushioned support to the screen cloth around the edge of the screen frame adjacent to the opening. The bottom strain relief zone provides cushioning for the support screen.

Abstract: A waste removal scoop for sifting and removing waste is disclosed herein. The scoop provides a handle and a head coupled to the handle. The head includes a receptacle and a front segment joined to the receptacle. The front segment includes a flexible hinge that flexes as the front segment is pressed against a surface.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for dissolving a gas into a liquid comprises a saturation tank, a high pressure liquid pump in fluid communication with the tank, and a pressurized gas source in communication with a regulated gas head space of the saturation tank. The saturation tank comprises a pressure vessel for containing the liquid and has a regulated gas head space above the liquid, contains at least one liquid spray nozzle that permits passage of liquid into the pressure vessel, and an outlet for the liquid containing dissolved gas. Upon passing the gas-containing liquid into a second fluid, the gas is released in the form of microbubbles. The microbubbles aid in flocculation of suspended particles and promote dissolution of the gas in the second fluid. Preferred gases for use with the apparatus are oxygen, air, and ozone. Anticipated uses include treatment of rivers, streams, and ponds in natural or industrial settings, as well as smaller scale applications.

Abstract: In one aspect of the invention, systems, methods, and devices are provided for handling liquid. In some embodiments, such systems, methods, and devices are used to combine fluids while removing gaseous bubbles.

Abstract: A microflow path system has a column layer of at least 0.5 mm in internal diameter. The column layer includes a hybrid-forming section and a fluid-supply promoting section arranged in a region downstream of the hybrid-forming section. The hybrid-forming section is packed with beads to provide a bead bed length of not longer than 4 mm. The fluid-supply promoting section serves to contribute to an increase in a flow rate of a fluid supply.

Abstract: A filter assembly has a housing and a filter. The housing has a base, a cover with a outlet, an outer filter screen being tubular, an inner filter screen being tubular and a metal net being tubular. Lower edges and upper edges of the outer filter screen, the inner filter screen and metal net are respectively fastened on the base and the cover. The inner filter screen is surrounded by the outer filter screen. The metal net is surrounded by the inner filter screen. The filter is mounted between the outer filter screen and the inner filter screen and fitters impurities even with small dimension. Thus, the filter assembly will remove the impurities clearly to prevent a cylinder and a piston in an internal combustion engine from being rubbed.

Abstract: One embodiment is a unique replaceable filter element. Further embodiments, forms, objects, features, advantages, aspects, and benefits shall become apparent from the following description and drawings.

Abstract: An oil filter adapter which is adapted to be secured to an oil filter receptacle of an automotive engine so that a larger oil filter may be substituted for a smaller factory oil filter thereby increasing the oil filtering capacity; the adapter allows mounting a larger oil filter, having mounting threads which are different from the factory oil filter mounting threads, to be secured to an internal combustion automotive engine.

Abstract: A suction strainer is provided for use in a pumping system of the type wherein a suction line provides fluid flow to a pump and wherein the suction strainer is connected to the suction line for removing solids or aquatic life from a flow of fluid being drawn into the suction line, The suction strainer comprises a hydrofoil and an internal conduit. The hydrofoil is formed with opposed filtering surfaces having apertures formed for the passage of fluid to an internal volume. The internal conduit is formed with a surface extending the length of the conduit and having apertures formed for the passage of fluid from the internal volume of the hydrofoil to the internal volume of the conduit.

Abstract: Acid-neutralizing filter media includes filter media fibers in combination with a strong base of small particle size and high surface area attached to and immobilized on the filter media fibers, and methodology therefor.

Abstract: A liquid separation system and related method for retaining floating and non-floating particulates within a storage chamber of a treatment tank. The tank may or may not include a bypass to allow a portion of liquid coming into the tank to bypass the storage chamber. The storage chamber includes an inlet and an outlet. The outlet may be positioned within the storage chamber to cause minimal disruption of the primary and secondary liquid flow patterns within the storage chamber. A circular or rotational flow pattern may be created within the storage chamber and an outlet port of the storage chamber may be centered on an axis of the circular flow pattern.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a method for reducing the leaching of heavy metals from air particulate emissions. The method includes contacting the heavy metal particulate with a water and complexing agent which converts the molecular form of the particulate to a less soluble and less bioavailable form prior to collection and release to the environment. This method eliminates the need to remove or treat soils and environments exposed to particulate deposition and greatly reduces the environmental and health risks associated with the deposition of heavy metal particulate in the open environment as well as at controlled discharge areas.

Abstract: Submerged media useful with or without aeration and/or mixing to enhance an aquatic environment by promoting and retaining biogrowth. The media takes the form of a cluster of individual flexible elements having free ends. The media are submerged in a liquid such as a water or wastewater treatment basin or an aquaculture environment. The media are characterized by the ability to promote and retain microbial growth. The media clusters have substantial flow through thicknesses to provide a three dimensional effect along with baffling for increased contact with the liquid being treated. The media may be thin strips constructed to avoid sticking together to allow maximum exposed surface area. The media clusters can create oxic, anoxic and anaerobic environments for maximum treatment during flow through the media cluster. The flexibility of the media elements and their free ends automatically dislodges excessive biomass buildup to avoid clogging of the media.

Abstract: An aeration-less water treatment system includes an anaerobic treatment tank which subjects sewage supplied by a pump to anaerobic treatment by causing the sewage to upflow, and an aerobic treatment tank which subjects anaerobically treated water to aerobic treatment by letting the anaerobically treated water to downflow by natural downflow. The aerobic treatment tank includes an aerobic filter bed section in which carriers to which aerobic microorganisms are adhered are arranged. The aerobic filter bed section subjects the anaerobically treated water to decomposition treatment by putting the anaerobic treatment water in contact with the aerobic microorganisms adhered to surfaces of the carriers. The aerobic filter bed section is provided with an air port which takes in air into under normal pressure, thereby activating the aerobic microorganisms.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system and method to reduce perchlorate in wastewater utilizing perchlorate-reducing bacteria, sulfur as an electron donor and mollusk shells as alkalinity agent. Embodiments of the invention include a perchlorate-reduction system comprising a bioreactor unit having perchlorate-reducing media comprising elemental sulfur, oyster shells and a microbial community, and can further include an optional pretreatment unit, wastewater-catchment and/or post-treatment components. Embodiments of the method include multiple steps utilizing the system and additional process steps that achieve enhanced perchlorate reduction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for physical and biological treatment of an organic effluent, whereby said effluent is decomposed by means of microorganisms in at least one biological treatment zone (1). This method is as follows: a) a fraction of the biomass from said biological treatment is taken, b) a compression reservoir (5) is filled with said biomass fraction, c) the compression reservoir (5) is isolated, d) the compression reservoir (5) is subjected to a very high pressure (with or without the presence of gas) so to destroy or damage the microorganisms in said fraction, e) the compression reservoir (5) is permitted to return to atmospheric pressure, and f) said fraction treated as above is reintroduced into the biological treatment zone (1), or into one or more other zones of the biological treatment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing open tubular capillaries containing monolithic sorbents and to said capillaries. The inventive capillaries are characterised by a connection layer between the capillary wall and the sorbent, said layer ensuring a particularly good adhesion of the sorbent to the capillary wall.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for separating one or more components of interest from a sample containing particulates and soluble materials. The method comprises the steps of: (a) filtering a sample through silica filter media whose surface silanol groups have reacted with one or more silanes, and (b) simultaneously capturing particulates and binding a soluble component to the silica filter media. The bound soluble component of interest is subsequently eluted from the silica filter media. In one embodiment of the invention, unwanted soluble materials are captured by the treated silica filter media and desired component of interest is recovered from the flow-through. In another embodiment, different components of interest are recovered from both the eluate and the flow-through. Preferred treated silica filter media are silane-treated rice hull ash or diatomaceous earth with functional quarternary ammonium group or functional sulphonate group.

Abstract: This pumice stone, which has a carbon content of between 5 and 15% by weight, is capable of adsorbing hydrocarbons but is hydrophobic. It can be applied in decontaminating a sheet of water.

Abstract: A system and method for collecting, mixing and/or extracting particles from within an article, e.g., by size or density, including the steps of applying a sound wave to the article, whereby the sound wave disperses particles throughout the article, and optionally transporting and/or collecting the particles from the article. This system and method is useful for applications that require noninvasive methods to effect the movement of particles within articles that may contain materials such as solids, fluids, and/or gases.

Abstract: A self-cleaning, back-washable filter apparatus and method for use with a pumping apparatus which is at least partially immersed in fluid. The filter apparatus may comprise a vibration device that is powered by a flow of fluid. A method for filtering a flow of fluid is also disclosed, comprising vibrating a filter by applying a flow of fluid to the filter.

Abstract: A filter system has a first filter from which solvent is recovered in a cleaning cycle using a rinse fluid in forward flow, and from which particulates are removed using flush gas in reverse flow. At least part of the solvent and the flush gas are recycled to the system and in still further preferred aspects, filtration of the solvent continues during the cleaning cycle via a bypass circuit through which the solvent is routed to a second filter.

Abstract: In controlling a sterile water production device, if pH of sterile water is smaller than a preset pH, an additional aqueous hypochlorite solution is injected into the sterile water to increase the pH back to the preset pH, and a molar quantity of residual alkaline impurities present in such additional aqueous hypochlorite solution is determined. Next, a predetermined amount of further additional aqueous hypochlorite solution is injected into the sterile water, wherein such predetermined amount is an amount required to yield additional content of hypochlorous acid in a resulting sterile water, to such a degree that a molar quantity of that hypochlorous acid is equal to the foregoing determined molar quantity of residual alkaline impurities. After such injection, pH of sterile water yielded is increased, and an acid aqueous solution is then injected into the sterile water to thereby decrease the increased pH back to the preset pH.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are described for reducing the liquid content of a material comprising a particulate/liquid dispersion or suspension, in particular comprising a dispersion or suspension of inorganic particles being a byproduct of mining, manufacturing or other industrial processes. The apparatus comprising a receiving zone to contain the material, at least one pair of electrodes spaced apart within the receiving zone, means to apply potential difference thereacross and hence across the material in use to drive electrokinetic dewatering, and drainage means to enable removal of water, wherein at least one of the electrodes comprises a textile or other synthetic material at least in part associated with a conductor so as to constitute where so associated a conducting electrokinetic textile or other synthetic material. The method makes use of the apparatus, in situ or at a remote site either as a batch or continuous process.

Abstract: An ultraviolet fluid purification apparatus is to embed an ultraviolet lamp inside a tube that has an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe on the body, and the ultraviolet lamp is powered by direct current; or to embed an element that emits the ultraviolet light inside a tube that has an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe on the body. The said element is a LED ultraviolet lamp, and an acceleration structure, which comprises more than one conduit, is installed at the port of the inlet pipe. Furthermore, total transection dimensions of the conduit outlets are smaller than those of the conduit inlets. The foregoing features can assure the ultraviolet fluid purification apparatus with safe use, competitive cost and maximized purification.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for purifying a liquid comprising a photolytic light chamber producing ultraviolet light in the 100 to 300 nanometer range, said light passing through a quartz tube or lens to irradiate the liquid passing through a chamber containing the liquid.

Abstract: An automated online processing super-chlorination system that monitors the chlorine levels as well as the pH levels of a main water line. Super-chlorinated water is implemented in processing water to allow poultry to be reprocessed online without removing the poultry to an offline location. The use of super-chlorinated water allows much of the pathogens of concern to be removed from the poultry while online. Chambers including jets injecting the super-chlorinated water onto the poultry as well as brushes allows actual removal of waste and fecal matter, while at the same time, sanitizing the poultry. A control section includes a chlorine and pH analyzer as well as control units to allow chlorine and pH levels to be continuously monitored and adjusted. A chlorinator and a pH adjustment system are controlled in order to inject the proper chemicals at needed and specified times.

Abstract: An aeration method of a water pool and an apparatus thereof are disclosed, suitable for use in an aquatic pool or an aerobic processing pool. The aeration method requires placing at least one biofilter device in the water pool. An aeration apparatus comprises a pumping device and at least one projecting pipe connected to the pumping device. A plurality of nozzles is set on the projecting pipe. The pool water can be pumped into the projecting pipe by the pumping device, and the pool water pumped from the water pool is sprayed through the nozzles to the water pool and the biofilter device. The aeration apparatus may be a jet aeration apparatus or a wide-angle ejecting aeration apparatus.

Abstract: Methods for clarification of cell samples using centrifugation in combination with depth filtration.

Abstract: Systems and methods for fractionating components of a sample are disclosed herein. A method of fractionating components of a sample includes establishing a solution density gradient in a capillary channel, applying the sample to the capillary channel, and centrifuging the sample in the capillary channel, thereby separating the components of the sample by density.

Abstract: A rug display system for efficiently displaying rugs. The rug display system includes a frame having a plurality of vertical members, a plurality of support members extending between the vertical members, a plurality of elongated members movably positioned upon the vertical members, and at least one first motor connected to the elongated members for moving the elongated members for lifting one of the support member. The plurality of support members are selectively engageable with the elongated members to lift an upper support member upwardly. The support members each support at least one rug to be displayed. A plurality of belts are movably positioned upon the vertical members along with at least one second motor connected to the belts for lowering the raised support members.

Abstract: A point-of-sale device for an article sold at a retail shop is mounted on a horizontally extending rod on a pegboard. A structure enabling the device to be presented to a prospective purchaser of the article includes an arrangement enabling the device to be hung on the rod. The structure includes plural interconnected panels having a common edge. In different embodiments, the device includes two, three and four panels respectively having four, six and eight faces including graphical and text information about the article that is carried on an exterior face of a panel. The text is in different languages. A pair of panels includes a non-permanent fastener arrangement for holding the pair of panels in abutting relation.

Abstract: A pusher system for biasing retail merchandise forward is provided. The pusher system includes a front wall structure, a pair of walls, a pusher, and a spring. The pair of walls are operably coupled to the front wall structure. The pair of walls are in opposing spaced relation to each other. The pair of walls are also transverse to and extend rearwardly from the front wall structure to define a receptacle for the retail merchandise. The pusher is interposed between the pair of walls. The spring acts upon the pusher such that the pusher is movable toward the front wall structure between the pair of walls under the action of the spring. The pusher is movable laterally between and guided by the walls so that the pusher is free of a central track.

Abstract: A plurality of pairs of opposed and vertically spaced guide rails are provided on the right and left sides of frame rods provided at the front and rear sides of a frame unit. Each guide rail has a cut portion provided at an appropriate intermediate position on the lower side thereof. A free tray adapted to be mounted on a pair of opposed right and left guide rails has projections at appropriate positions on the right and left side ends of the bottom thereof. The projections are engageable with the cut portions of the right and left guide rails. Individual trays are placed in parallel on the free tray. Each individual tray has a high side wall on one longitudinally extending side thereof and a low guide wall on the other longitudinally extending side. Each individual tray has a mount provided in a front end portion thereof and a slider slidable along a longitudinal slot rail provided in the center of the bottom thereof.

Abstract: A display device has a spring-biased pusher carried on an elongate track. A sample carrier may be located at a front end of the track. A number of such tracks and pushers may be arrayed side-by-side with one or more pitch(es) corresponding to the products being displayed in a number of columns or lanes associated with each track and pusher. The sample carrier may include a principal portion unitarily formed with the track and one or more additional portions securable thereto to retain the sample.

Abstract: A product pusher device includes an elongate track having a front end, a rear end, and a rail and a paddle movably connected to the track for movement along the rail. The paddle has a front face for engagement with a rearmost one of a set of associated products located on the track. A foot protrudes from the paddle. The foot extends away from the front face and is slidably engaged with the rail. A biasing element is operatively connected to the paddle for urging the paddle toward the track front end.

Abstract: A mobile support system for toothbrushes and other oral hygiene products for which it is desirable to provide a temporary support system during travel is discussed. A base unit provides a stable base for the portable system. An expandable top section that is located over the base unit provides a number of openings into which the end of a toothbrush or other similarly shaped oral hygiene product may be placed. The openings are configured so as to provide a fit to the end of the toothbrush or other oral hygiene product that is sufficiently tight to keep the toothbrush or other oral hygiene product in an upright vertical position.

Abstract: A display for eyeglasses is provided that includes an enclosure having a top and a bottom. One or more eyeglass display units are disposed within the enclosure between the top and the bottom, and one or more cabinets are secured to the enclosure, wherein at least a portion of each cabinet is above the bottom of the enclosure. The display may further include one or more drawers slidably disposed within the cabinet and one or more bins within each drawer. The bins can be partitioned into sections, and each section can be dimensioned to receive a pair of eyeglasses. The eyeglass display units can be rotatable within the enclosure. The drawers, bins and sections can be provided with indexing indicators that correspond to indexing indicators on the one or more eyeglass display units. Further, the bins can be postionally aligned alongside eyeglass receivers on the face of the display units so replacement eyeglasses stored in the bins can be easily inserted into empty eyeglass receivers.

Abstract: A storage and retention unit for gas cylinders is provided wherein a movable inner frame defines a plurality of cylinder receptacles which are indexed from an opening in a surrounding outer frame about an axis such that any cylinder within a receptacle is restrained by the outer frame and inner frame as it advances about the axis until the receptacle returns to the opening.

Abstract: A modular rack for storing gas cylinders includes a plurality of vertical posts spaced from one another. Top and bottom frames are removably attached to the posts, and spaced from one another. The top and bottom frames define generally aligned apertures configured to receive gas cylinders therethrough. A stop disposed below the bottom frame aperture supports the gas cylinder thereon.