Abstract: A system, method, and kit for immediate and initial treatment of an acute medical condition. The system, method, and kit may be self-administered in the event of an acute medical condition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a packaging kit for shipping a plurality of articles is provided, comprising: a container defining an interior space; an insert adapted to be moved between a generally flattened tubular configuration and a fully-erected configuration, wherein the insert includes at least one cutout section that is adapted to receive at least one of the articles therein when the insert is in the fully-erected configuration.

Abstract: A packing system is provided. The packing system includes a box, a partition, and a first article and a second article to be packed. The box has an inner space. The partition is movably disposed within the inner space and divides the inner space into a first space and a second space. The second article is stored in the second space. The first article is partially compressed and contained in the first space. The first article is in contact with the partition to support the partition and absorb a shock and movement of the partition, and therefore reduce the possible damage occurred on the second article.

Abstract: Embodiments of a carrier tape having an integrated cover tape are disclosed. The carrier tape may comprise a base having a number of spaced-apart pockets. A first cover tape piece and a second cover tape piece may each be secured to the carrier tape base. Opposing inner ends of the first and second cover tape pieces extend toward the center of the carrier tape base and over portions of the pockets, and a gap exists between these opposing inner edges. The gap overlies the pockets, but this gap is sized to retain parts within the pockets when the cover tape pieces are “at rest.” A separator tool may be inserted within this gap and underneath the first and second cover tape pieces, and this separator tool may spread apart the cover tape pieces, allowing parts to be removed from or placed in the carrier tape. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: The embodiments of the present invention provide a blank foldable material that may be configured to form a display container. When formed, the display container is a single piece display container with sufficient structural integrity to withstand considerable weight stacked thereon. The blank is configured to form a display container that includes a pedestal portion that includes a double thickness central support and a cover portion that provides a stacking surface. The cover portion may be included or it may be substantially horizontal. Also, the display container includes a substantially vertical back portion to provide additional support for items placed upon the stacking surface. The container is easy us manufacture and assemble, yet of relatively high strength.

Abstract: Process to prepare a base oil having an paraffin content of between 75 and 95 wt % by subjecting a mixture of a Fischer-Tropsch derived feed and a gas field condensate derived feed to a catalytic pour point reducing treatment.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a novel additive composition for reducing sulfur content of a catalytically cracked gasoline fraction. This additive composition comprises a support consisting of porous clay into which a first metal from group IV is incorporated and a second metal from group II is impregnated. Preferably, the first incorporated metal is zirconium and the second impregnated metal is zinc. The sulfur reduction additive is used in the form of a separate particle in combination with a conventional fluidized catalytic cracking catalyst in a fluid catalytic cracking process to convert hydrocarbon feed stocks into gasoline and other liquid products.

Abstract: In a method of removing acidic compounds, color, and polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons, and for removing or converting hydrocarbons containing heteroatoms from used oil distillate, phase transfer catalysts are employed to facilitate the transfer of inorganic or organic bases to the substrate of the oil distillate. An inorganic or organic base, a phase transfer catalyst selected from the group including quaternary ammonium salts, polyol ethers and crown ethers, and used oil distillate are mixed and heated. Thereafter, contaminants are removed from the used oil distillate through distillation.

Abstract: A method of removing an oil-soluble metal from a hydrocarbon feedstock comprises passing the hydrocarbon feedstock through a nanofiltration membrane or a reverse osmosis membrane to produce a permeate stream having at least a vanadium concentration less than an initial vanadium concentration in the hydrocarbon feedstock, and a retentate stream having at least a vanadium concentration greater than the initial vanadium concentration in the hydrocarbon feedstock.

Abstract: A system and process for concentrating hydrocarbons in a bitumen feed comprising bitumen, water and solids. The system comprises an inclined plate separator, a hydrocarbon cyclone and a centrifuge. The inclined plate separator separates the bitumen feed into a first overflow stream and a first underflow stream, the first overflow stream having a first bitumen concentration greater than that of the first underflow stream. The hydrocarbon cyclone separates the first underflow stream into a second overflow stream and a second underflow stream. The centrifuge separates the second overflow stream into a third overflow stream and a third underflow stream, the third overflow stream having a third bitumen concentration that is greater than that of the third underflow stream.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electrostatic separation device to separate components of a mixture of particulates, said device including a means to electrostatically charge said particulates and a first roll and a second roll which are conductive, said first and second roll being arranged one above the other, said device including third and fourth rolls which are also conductive, said first and second rolls each producing a non-conductive output and conductive output, which proceeds respectively to said third roll and said fourth roll, with said first and second rolls producing a mids output, said mids output from said first roll proceeding onto said second roll.

Abstract: Systems and methods for carrying on marketing dialogues are disclosed. Specifically, embodiments of the systems and methods presented may allow marketing dialogues to be carried on with a set of participants by sending a communication to each of the participants. Another set of participant may be assembled from the initial participants and an action may then be taken with respect to this second set of participants.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for separating non-magnetic mineral values from a source containing magnetic material and non magnetic material. The apparatus includes first and second conveyers in overlying relation which counter-rotate relative to one another. One of the conveyers includes a magnetic assembly which cooperates with paddles on the upper conveyer to progressively isolate values from magnetic material. Multiple stages are provided for intermittent magnetic interactions such that the non-magnetic materials are effectively isolated from the magnetic materials.

Abstract: A sorting system for flat mail items includes a process controller and at least three storage modules connected in a parallel arrangement. Each of the at least three storage modules has a storage area and an infeed function to transfer mail items from a mail item stream into the storage area, and an extraction function to extract mail items from the storage area for generating an improved mail item stream. One of the at least three storage modules is operable in the infeed function, another one of the at least three storage modules operable in the extraction function, and at least one further module of the at least three storage modules is operable in a halt status. Address information is added to the mail items by the process controller for the mail items contained in the storage area of the storage module operated in the halt status.

Abstract: An automated object sorting system is provided. In various embodiments, the automated object sorting system includes an automated object extraction assembly and an automated object collection assembly. The automated object extraction assembly extracts one or more objects from an object sorting tray based on one or more attributes and/or traits of interest. The automated collection assembly selectively deposits the extracted objects in selected collection receptacles according to the particular attributes and/or traits of each respective object.

Abstract: A material handling apparatus includes a part feeding device such as a bowl feeder with a perimeter track, a second track extending around the perimeter track, a vision inspection system, and an ejector device. The second track has a transparent floor and the vision inspection system includes a controller and at least one camera operably connected to the controller for looking through the transparent floor to identify defective parts. The ejector device is operably connected to the controller for ejecting bad ones of the received parts, the ejector device being located downstream of the cameras. A related method is also provided. The arrangement is very compact, and has a very small foot print, but can operate at speed up to or more than 4000 pieces per minute.

Abstract: The subject matter discussed herein relates to a method and system for the processing of mail items with respect to mail item bin capacity. The present method and system ensure that mail piece grouping of larger volumes are assigned to larger capacity bins. As a result, the frequency at which mail sweeps must be conducted during a mail job is minimized, and in turn improves the overall efficiency of a sort operation. In addition, the present method and system enables the high capacity bins to be sorted to with respect to volume at the beginning or end of a mail processing device to accommodate different material handling needs.

Abstract: Circulation systems for ponds, lakes, or other bodies of water. In one set of embodiments, water is drawn up from the depths of the body for exposure to the atmosphere and to generate an overall, high flow circulation pattern throughout the entire body. In other embodiments, the circulation in the body of water is primarily limited to an upper aerobic zone with only small and controlled volumes from a lower anaerobic zone being brought up. Each system preferably includes a flotation platform, dish, impeller, and draft tube with specific modifications to the various systems to adapt them for use in a variety of environments.

Abstract: Water decontamination systems including one or more of an aerator module, a separator tower, and a contamination gas treatment system are described herein. Such systems are capable of removing contaminants, including volatile organic compounds, from the water. Certain volatile organic contaminants can be removed at high efficiencies. The systems may be automated to remove the contaminants and produce cleaned water on a continuous basis.

Abstract: A liquid filter cartridge system includes a housing, a valve body, a valve actuator, a filter, an inlet passage having a portion extending through each of the valve body and the valve actuator and into the filter, and an outlet passage having a portion leading out of the filter, and extending through each of the valve actuator and the valve body. An interface is located between the inlet passage portions in the valve actuator and the filter and an interface is located between the outlet passage portions in the valve actuator and the filter. The inlet passage interface and the outlet passage interface may lie in the same plane as each other. They may each comprise a face seal comprising an axial seal between the valve actuator and the filter. They may each comprise a seal between the valve actuator and the filter, wherein the two seals are sealed via compression and not via sliding contact.

Abstract: Water decontamination systems including one or more of an aerator module, a separator tower, and a contamination gas treatment system are described herein. Such systems are capable of removing contaminants, including volatile organic compounds, from the water. Certain volatile organic contaminants can be removed at high efficiencies. The systems may be automated to remove the contaminants and produce cleaned water on a continuous basis.

Abstract: A filter apparatus for filtering out impurities from a fluid material, which comprises a body of revolution (1) rotatable by a drive means (7, 8), at least one filter element (32, 42) being arranged in said body of revolution, said apparatus additionally comprising a cleaning arrangement for cleaning the filter. In the apparatus, the body of revolution is provided with at least one filter channel system (3, 4), which comprises an inlet passage (31, 41)and an outlet passage (33, 43), which in one position of the body of revolution are respectively connectable to an inlet passage and an outlet passage for the material to be purified, and a filter unit (32, 42) between these, and the body of revolution can be turned into a second position, where the filter channel system is connectable to a second fluid flow passage (6), which comprises inlet and outlet channels and through which the filter channel system can be cleaned.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aeration device for use in a liquid medium. The device includes a housing adapted to float within the medium such that a top portion thereof remains above a top surface of the medium. The housing has a bottom portion and an open side portion. The device further includes a hose affixed to the bottom portion of the housing substantially parallel to the surface of the liquid medium. The hose has a wall with a plurality of pores formed therein. The device further includes a gas-supplying pipe affixed to the hose and means for supplying a gas to the pipe such that the gas passes through the pipe and into the hose.

Abstract: Cross flow filter device comprising a longitudinal first filter element (1) having a first width (w1) and a longitudinal central axis (8), a longitudinal second filter element (2) having a second width (w2) and being longitudinally installed substantially concentrically inside said first filter element (1), a housing (3) surrounding said first filter element (1), said cross flow filter device having respectively a raw material inlet (4), a concentrate outlet (5), and a first filtrate outlet (6) connected to said first filter element (1). The ratio between the second width (w2) and the first width (w1) is 65%, preferably at least 70% and more preferably about 75%.

Abstract: A filter system for filtering water and/or wastewater which includes an underdrain system having a plurality of laterals that are anchored to the floor of a filter by a hold-down assembly. Preferably, the hold-down assembly does not rely on grout or other substance that is applied in a viscous or semi-viscous state and subsequently hardened as the primary means for connecting the underdrain laterals to the floor of the filter. Preferably, the hold-down assembly includes hold-down clips that can move relative to an anchor assembly and corresponding underdrain blocks so that the hold-down clips can cooperate with any desired portion of the corresponding underdrain blocks.

Abstract: Filter media includes a first layer of porous filter media having first and second opposite sides and first and second edges; a first porous screen oriented on the second side of the first layer of porous filter media, the first porous screen having first and second edges; a second layer of porous filter media having first and second opposite sides and first and second edges, the second side of the second layer of porous media oriented on the first porous screen, a first sealant securing the first layer, first screen, and second layer together adjacent to the first edges of the first layer, first screen, and second layer; a second screen oriented on the first side of the second layer, the second screen having first and second edges; and a second sealant securing the second screen and the second layer adjacent to the second edges of the second screen and second layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a frameless, plate-shaped filtering member comprising exterior filter layers (17) that encompass at least one layer of membrane material (19). At least one layer (12), at least one face of which is provided with elevations (15) that are distributed across the surface and are spaced apart from each other, is disposed between the exterior filter layers. The faces of said elevations form a contact area for another, preferably liquid-permeable layer (13, 14).

Abstract: A hydrophilic, semipermeable hollow-fibre membrane for blood treatment, with an integrally asymmetric structure based on a synthetic polymer. The hollow-fibre membrane possesses on its inner surface a porous separating layer and an open-pored supporting layer adjoining the separating layer, and has an ultrafiltration rate in albumin solution of 25 to 60 ml/(h·m2·mmHg). The hollow-fibre membrane is free from pore-stabilising additives, and has a minimum sieving coefficient for cytochrome c of 0.8 and maximum sieving coefficient for albumin of 0.005.

Abstract: A honeycomb structure includes partition walls arranged in an X-direction and intersecting partition walls so as to form a plurality of cells extending to an other-end portion from a one-end portion through an axial direction. There are disclosed a honeycomb structure in which intersecting portions of the partition walls include an intersecting portion (lacking portion) lacking in the one-end portion, a method of manufacturing the honeycomb structure, and a discharge fluid purification system comprising the honeycomb structure. The honeycomb structure is able to inhibit the opening from being blocked and is easily manufactured.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a highly water-permeable hollow fiber membrane type blood purifier which comprises hydrophobic polymer hollow fiber membranes each containing a hydrophilic polymer, wherein the hollow fiber membrane has a hydrophilic polymer content of 25 to 50 mass % and a ratio of hole areas of 8 to 25% at its outer surface, and has a thickness non-uniformity degree of 0.6 or more, a thickness of 10 to 60 ?m and a burst pressure of 0.5 to 2 MPa, and which is characterized in that the blood purifier has a water permeability of 150 to 2,000 ml/m2/hr/mmHg, and in that said blood purifier is exposed to radioactive rays on conditions that the oxygen concentration of an ambient atmosphere around the hollow fiber membranes is from 0.001% inclusive to 0.1% inclusive, and that the moisture content of the hollow fiber membrane to its weight is from 0.2 mass % inclusive to 7 mass % inclusive. The present invention also relates to a process for manufacturing the same-blood purifier.

Abstract: The invention discloses a biotechnological process for the treatment of hydroxide sludge containing As produced in potable water production processes which use FeCl3 as a coagulant, through the action of sulfate reducing bacteria, comprising the following stages: a.—preparation of a sulfate reducing microorganisms (SRB) culture for the process, said culture coming from the same sludge to be treated; b.—combining in an anaerobic bioreactor and for an approximate period of 5 days, the sludge to be treated, the inoculum obtained in stage (a) and nutrients such as ethanol, sulfate and yeast, at a controlled temperature and with enough mixing to allow sludge homogenization in a way that no untreated zones remain; c.—decanting the treated sludge for a period of approximately 3 days, recovering the clarified liquid and subjecting the sediment to a dewatering process through filtration or centrifugation; d.—filtrating the solid residue coming from the decanter; e.—characterizing the final residue.

Abstract: A cartridge apparatus for water treatment includes a header having a permeate cavity, a plurality of support elements spaced apart from the header, and a plurality of subgroups of hollow fiber membranes, the membranes in each subgroup having first ends potted in the header, and second ends potted in a respective one of the plurality of support elements.

Abstract: A microstructured separating device, especially for separating liquid components from a particle-containing liquid, comprising the following features: at least one transport channel for transport of the liquid in a given transport direction; at least one separating area at a branch point of the transport channel which is adjoined by a side channel through which a partial flow of the liquid from the transport channel is diverted; a microstructure in the separating area which keeps larger particles of the liquid out of the separating area and which slows down the transport of smaller particles in the separating area.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the chromatographic purification of Tacrolimus, using a silver modified sorbent, selected from the group consisting of silver modified aluminum oxide, zirconium oxide, styrene divinylbenzene copolymer, adsorption resin, cation exchange resin, anion exchange resin, reverse phase silica gel, and cyano silica-gel, and separating the Tacrolimus chromatographically with the silver modified sorbent as a stationary phase.

Abstract: Various methods and apparatus are provided for the administration, control, and display of dialysate constituents, particularly, for example, the acid and bicarbonate constituents, in order to achieve more physiologically desirable proportions of sodium and total base buffer and, more generally, more physiologically desirable dialysate.

Abstract: A transmix refining method comprises passing a transmix feed through a membrane to produce a permeate stream and a retentate stream without further processing the permeate stream and the retentate stream in a distillation device.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of water-softening using a water-softening product and products useful in such methods. The invention describes improved products and processes for their preparation wherein a water-softening composition is held between a water permeable water-insoluble web.

Abstract: A composition and method for cleaning, sanitizing and maintaining contained bodies of water such as swimming pools, wading pools, fountains, ornamental ponds, etc. The composition includes pre-determined percentages of copper sulfate, zinc sulfate, and aluminum sulfate by weight. The composition and method reduce amounts of chlorine and an amount of labor associated with the cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of contained bodies of water.

Abstract: Water decontamination systems including one or more of an aerator module, a separator tower, and a contamination gas treatment system are described herein. Such systems are capable of removing contaminants, including volatile organic compounds, from the water. Certain volatile organic contaminants can be removed at high efficiencies. The systems may be automated to remove the contaminants and produce cleaned water on a continuous basis.

Abstract: A method for designing and implementing a system for subsurface drip irrigation dispersal of sodic water from a coal bed seam, the method comprising calculating a land surface area below which the sodic water dispersal system is to be placed, determining a concentration of total dissolved solids contained in the sodic water and in the aquifer ground water beneath the land surface area, developing a sodic water dispersal system configuration and dispersal sequence that limits the increase in the concentration of total dissolved solids in the aquifer ground water to no more than five hundred percent. Installing the sodic water dispersal system in the land area in accordance with the developed system configuration and pumping sodic water from the coal bed into the configured dispersal system in accordance with the developed dispersal sequence.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aeration device for use in a liquid medium. The device includes a housing adapted to float within the medium such that a top portion thereof remains above a top surface of the medium. The housing has a bottom portion and an open side portion. The device further includes a hose affixed to the bottom portion of the housing substantially parallel to the surface of the liquid medium. The hose has a wall with a plurality of pores formed therein. The device further includes a gas-supplying pipe affixed to the hose and means for supplying a gas to the pipe such that the gas passes through the pipe and into the hose.

Abstract: An ultrasonic solution separating method and apparatus separates a solution by ultrasonically vibrating the solution by using an ultrasonic vibrator to atomize the solution into mists, and such atomized mists are condensed and collected for separation from the solution. In the present method and apparatus, a tube 6, defining a spray opening 12 at an upper end of the tube, is filled with the solution; an ultrasonic vibration is applied to the solution inside the tube 6, toward the spray opening 12; the atomized mists are dispersed from the spray opening 12; and a carrier gas is supplied to the mists dispersed from the spray opening 12 so that the mists are atomized in the carrier gas.

Abstract: A composite semipermeable membrane, which comprises a separating functional layer comprising a reactant of polyfunctional amine with polyfunctional acid halide, wherein a water-soluble organic material is in contact with the separating functional layer, and the separating functional layer has a boron removal ratio of 95% or more, when seawater at 25° C. having a pH of 6.5, a boron concentration of 5 ppm and a TDS concentration of 3.5% by weight is permeated under an operation pressure of 5.5 MPa.

Abstract: The inventive technology relates, in various embodiments, to novel wastewater heat systems, novel wastewater dosing systems, novel gas bubbling systems, novel flow control systems, novel disinfection systems, novel wastewater conveyance systems, and novel portable wastewater treatment systems, each of which may enhance the wastewater treatment process and its applicability.

Abstract: A filter for use in a storm water drain to prevent debris from reaching the outlet of the drain. The filter is adjustable to be sized for a range of flow capacities. The filter includes a main filter section having openings through which water flows. A pair of adjustable side grates project from the main filter section and are adaptive to be connected to the sidewall of a storm drain. Flow capacity of the filter can be varied by adjusting the effective width of the respective side grates.

Abstract: An oil spill recovery system includes a first separator tank and a second separator tank. The first separator tank has a first volume and the second separator tank has a second volume that is different from the first volume. Each of the first separator tank and the second separator tank include an intake pipe having a plurality of branch outlets that receive an oil-water mixture and facilitate separation of the water from the oil.

Abstract: A beverage bottling plant for filling bottles with a liquid beverage filling material, a container filling plant container filling machine, and a filter apparatus for filtering a liquid beverage. The filter apparatus has a plurality of filter chambers which are each provided with an individual valve in the outlet for filtered liquid from a filter chamber to optimize filtration. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. § 1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. § 1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims.

Abstract: A bicycle rack is provided, which is portable and space saving, and easy for assembling and disassembling. The bicycle rack includes a plurality of tubular members and a plurality of connecting members. The tubular members are shaped in straight, L-shaped and U-shaped tubes. The ends of the tubular member are provided with elastic button clips. The connecting members are shaped in L-shaped, T-shaped, three-headed and four-headed tubes, wherein each end of the connecting members is provided with a plurality of apertures corresponding to the elastic button clips. The elastic button clip of the tubular member is coupled with the aperture of the connecting member, thereby providing the bicycle rack with a plurality of interlaced holding spaces for bicycles.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus is provided for mounting a data storage device to a drive bracket. The data storage device is locked to the drive bracket via a locking module. The locking module includes a housing member attached to the drive bracket, and a pushing member, a locking member, and a releasing member that are attached to the housing member. The pushing member is driven by a pushing action of the data storage device for releasing the locking member in a first direction for locking the data storage device. The locking member is driven by the releasing member for unlocking the data storage device in an opposite direction with respect to the first direction.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus is provided for mounting expansion cards. The mounting apparatus includes a rear panel, a retainer, and a clip. The rear panel has a support wall for supporting the bent portion of the cover plate, the rear panel defining an opening for facilitating installing or removing the expansion card. The retainer has a pressing plate pivotally coupled to the support wall. The clip has a resilient member for securing the retainer to the rear panel. The retainer has a fixing member for clasping the bent portion of the cover plate when the retainer is rotated to a first position and unclasping the bent portion of the cover plate if the retainer is rotated to a second position.