Abstract: A tool container has a pair of housing members pivotally coupled with one another to provide an opened and closed position. At least one of the members defines a cavity to receive tools. The cavity is defined by a base and a wall extending from the base. A tool retaining insert is permanently secured in the cavity. The insert and wall include tenons and grooves to secure the insert in the housing member. Also, an arcuate locking mechanism is included to maintain the pair of housing members in a closed position.

Abstract: A storage and carrying case includes spaced end panels and a bottom panel all joined together by means of a fabric over layer and a fabric under layer which are stitched together by a binding which also connects to front and back panels to form an enclosure for tools or the like. A single binding may thus be utilized to join all of the flexible fabric materials which retain the semi-rigid or rigid panels forming the enclosure.

Abstract: A tool container comprising two housing members and an insert. The two housing members are pivotally coupled with one another for opening and closing with respect to one another. At least one housing member defines a cavity for receiving tools. The cavity is defined by a base and a wall extending from the base. At least one of the wall and the base include a plurality of first retaining features. The insert is operable to retain at least one tool. The insert has a surface with a plurality of second retaining features operable to cooperate with the first retaining features to secure the insert at one of a variety of positions within the housing members. The insert includes an elastomeric portion operable to engage and retain the tool.

Abstract: A tool box includes a main body, a tool holder, a tool handle, a plurality of tool tips, and a cover. Thus, when the cover is removed from the main body, the tool handle is released from the cover and is movable outwardly relative to the main body to drive the tool holder to pivot outwardly from the main body to expose the tool handle and the tool tips for use with a user, thereby facilitating the user operating the tool handle and the tool tips.

Abstract: This invention is about reuse of pail pack container that supplies the welding wire to Automatic Welding Device. It injects the pail pack to separated plastic material, especially vertically separates the cylinder body more than 2 and less than 4 as it makes possible to connect and disconnect. Therefore it can reduce the volume when recollect the container after use and reduce the distribution cost.

Abstract: A shipping carrier having a frame with an elongated tube and an elongated retainer attached to the tube. Dunnage made of a compressible material is attached to the retainer and that dunnage has a plurality of space for recesses, each of which has spaced-apart sides and are dimensioned to receive an edge of a component. A guard is attached to the dunnage so that the guard overlies at least a portion of one side of the dunnage recess. Additionally, a subcomponent may be attached to the dunnage with a screw anchor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a metal photomask box structure, which is composed of an upper cover member, a lower cover member, and a ring-shaped airtight washer positioned between the upper metal cover member and the lower metal cover member. At least a movable connecting mechanism is disposed on one side of the metal photomask box to connect the upper metal cover member and the lower metal cover member. And at least a latch piece is disposed on an opposite side of the movable connecting mechanism to latch the upper metal cover member and the lower metal cover member.

Abstract: Bottles containing LED circuits positioned in LED chambers for selectively illuminating the bottle or its contents. The LED circuits can be positioned in a translucent or transparent base and can be activated so as to illuminate or cease to illuminate one or more LEDs by reed-type hermetic switches, contact switches or push switches when a base to the bottle is twisted, the bottle is opened, the bottle is closed or the bottle is lifted from a flat surface. The LED circuits can alternatively be attached to the bottle by way of a shrink-wrapped layer over the base and/or sides of the bottle with the LED Circuits interposed between the translucent shrink-wrap and the bottle.

Abstract: An integrated display card and goods holding container is provided. A well for the goods is formed integrally with the card, the integral structure preferably made of plastic but can be made of wood or metal. A cover is provided for closing the well, such as a screw top. The cover and the card can be provided with structures, such as pawls and catches, so that when the cover is fully engaged with the well, the structures provide evidence of tampering if the cover is removed from the card. Alternatively, or in addition, entire card can be shrink-wrapped or a seal, such as a tamper proof seal, can be placed over the cover.

Abstract: There is disclosed means for satisfactorily storing or transporting a columnar product formed of a brittle material which is easily damaged. The means is a plate-like tray 1 including two pockets. In this tray 1, a bottom surface forming the pockets 4 has bottom surface raised portions, and side surfaces forming the pockets 4 have side surface raised portions. When a brittle columnar body is held or transported using this tray 1, damage can be prevented.

Abstract: A packaging device includes a pair of major side panels joined at one end, with opposite ends of the side panels diverging away from one another forming a storage container. A base interconnects the diverging ends of the side panels. The side panels include openings that conform to the shape of a product placed therein. A plurality of retention means are provided to frictionally engage the product. The storage container includes a pair of side panel flaps which enable access to the storage container to insert or remove objects placed therein.

Abstract: In one embodiment a carry device includes a first inner carry pouch made from a first material and an outer bounding pouch or layer made from a second material defining at least one cavity therebetween. An access port may include a release and inflation actuator and provides volumetric access to the at least one cavity allowing passage of a pressurizing atmosphere or temperature effecting medium, or combination thereof. A sealable access is provided, and a common pressure is applied to an outer uniform-pressure region of a non-rigid or rigid item being carried thereby preventing damage and crushing thereof through high contact pressure gradients. In another embodiment handles are inflatable to aid sealing the inner carry pouch and provide a comfortable grip.

Abstract: A multi-layer medication carrier or blister card may comprise a plurality of layers. A support layer is provided with one or more openings to receive corresponding blisters formed in a blister layer. A backing layer is provided over the blister layer to form one or more enclosures capable of holding unit doses of a medication. Perforations provided in at least the blister layer define unit dose packages. Dimples may be provided in the blister layer within a boundary defined by the perforations, which dimples may be used to ensure subsequent ejection of each unit dose package. An adhesive-free region in the backing layer may be provided in alignment with the perforations defining each unit dose package to further ensure proper ejection. Additionally, a partial-depth cut in the backing layer may be provided in substantial alignment with each blister, thereby facilitating removal of the unit dose of medication.

Abstract: The present invention has an object to make it possible for a patient to take in a plurality of ingesta materials accurately and easily in a specific order. A capsule housing apparatus 6 according to the present invention houses a capsule endoscope 3 and a first fluid 7 in a housing area 12 of a package 10 and a second fluid 8 in another housing area 11 of the package 10. A partition wall 13 that penetrably separates the housing areas 11, 12 is provided between the housing areas 11, 12 of the package 10. The capsule housing apparatus 6 having such a configuration makes the first fluid 7, capsule endoscope 3, and second fluid 8 suppliable to the patient in the specific order based on numbers marked on the package 10 over the housing areas 11, 12.

Abstract: A plurality of stacked polyethylene film bags comprising about 40-48 wt. % high density, high molecular weight polyethylene, 12-20 wt. % high density, medium molecular weight polyethylene, 20-30 wt. % linear low density polyethylene, 0-8 wt. % color concentrate, are releasably adhered together in substantial registration. Each of the bags includes front and rear polyethylene film walls and each of the front and rear walls have first and second side edges, a top edge and a bottom edge. The front and rear walls are integrally joined at their first and second side edges and secured together at their bottom edges. An open mouth portion is defined adjacent the top edges of the bag. At least an upper portion of the outer surface of the front and rear walls of each of the bags has been corona treated. T-shirt style bags using the above formulation are also described.

Abstract: A foldable storage device for carrying by a handle in a closed condition and hanging by a hanging mechanism in an open condition folds along a spine on which the handle is mounted. The folding portions of the device extend downward from the spine when carried by the handle such that they tend toward the closed condition to prevent unintentional opening and minimize loading on closing fasteners. Relatively large storage devices can be made without reducing carrying comfort or increasing hanging width. Supporting elements on the folding portions are protected and hidden in the closed position and fully displayed in the open condition to facilitate quick and easy access.

Abstract: The invention relates to a microporous amorphous material which is characterised in that it has a chemical composition in the calcined and anhydrous state which can be represented by the empirical formula x (M1/nXO2):y YO2:SiO2, wherein: x has a value of less than 0.2 and can be equal to zero; y has a value of less than 0.2 and can be equal to zero; M is selected from among H+, one or more inorganic cations having a +n charge and a mixture of same; X is one or more chemical elements in oxidation state +3; and Y is one or more elements in oxidation state +4. The inventive material is also characterised in that it has a uniform pore distribution, a micropore volume of greater than or equal to 0.05 cm3.g?1 and a specific surface area of greater than 100 m2.g?1. The invention also relates to the preparation method thereof and use of same.

Abstract: The invention relates to a zeolite of the ZSM-12 type, especially for the hydroisomerization of higher paraffins, which has a primary crystal size of <0.1 ?m; as well as a specific volume, determined by mercury porosimetry at a maximum pressure of 4000 bar, of 30-200 mm3/g in a pore radius range of 4-10 nm; and which has further been prepared from a synthesis gel composition comprising an aluminum source, precipitated silica as a silicon source, TEA+ as a template, an alkali metal and/or alkaline earth metal ion source M having the valency n; in which the molar H2O:SiO2 ratio is selected between 5 and 15. The invention further relates to a catalyst comprising the above zeolite and its use.

Abstract: An FCC process and apparatus comprising an enlarged riser section and a distributor in an elevated position and with an opening in its tip away from riser walls may reduce coke build-up along the interior walls of a riser. Catalytic mixing may be improved, which could reduce riser coking by increasing hydrocarbon contact with catalyst before contacting the riser wall. Increasing the distance between the introduction of the hydrocarbon and the riser wall may increase this likelihood for hydrocarbon-catalyst contact. Highly contaminated hydrocarbons cause greater coking than do normal hydrocarbons and this FCC process and apparatus may be effective in decreasing riser coking on such heavy hydrocarbons.

Abstract: A dual riser FCC process is disclosed wherein first and second hydrocarbon feeds (5, 6) are supplied to the respective first and second risers (2, 4) to make an effluent rich in ethylene, propylene and/or aromatics. Where the hydrocarbon feeds are different, the respective risers can have different conditions to favor conversion to ethylene and/or propylene. A minor amount of a coke precursor (80, 82) can be added to one or both of the hydrocarbon feeds (5, 6) to reduce or eliminate the amount of supplemental fuel needed to heat balance the system. The different feeds, including the coke precursor and any recycle streams (36, 44) can be segregated by type to improve olefin yields, including an embodiment where the paraffinic feeds are supplied to one riser and the olefinic feeds to the other.

Abstract: A process for producing olefins from a feedstock comprising a petroleum and non-petroleum fraction has been developed. The process comprises first pretreating the feedstock to remove contaminants such as alkali metals and then cracking the purified feedstock in a fluidized catalytic cracking (FCC) zone operated at conditions to provide C2-C5 olefins. Alternatively, the non-petroleum fraction can first be treated and then mixed with petroleum fraction to provide the feedstock which is then catalytically cracked.

Abstract: A process is described for the upgrading of distillates having a boiling point ranging from 100 to 450° C., which comprises the opening of the ring of the naphthene compounds contained in these distillates to obtain paraffinic compounds, rich in branched paraffins, having for the most part the same number of carbon atoms as the starting naphthene. The process is carried out in the presence of a bifunctional catalytic system comprising one or more metals selected from Pt, Pd, Ir, Ru, Rh and Re, and a silico-aluminate of an acidic nature, selected from a micromesoporous silico-alumina and a zeolite belonging to the MTW group.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to a multi-stage process for producing low-nitrogen hydrocarbonaceous boiling range products involving contacting a hydrocarbonaceous feedstream with an acidic solution to selectively remove heterocyclic nitrogen-containing compounds, recovering the used sulfuric acid solution, and cascading the used sulfuric acid solution to another downstream contacting stage.

Abstract: A method for separating bitumen from crude oil sands comprises subjecting crude oil sands to vibration selected to cause bitumen to separate from crude oil sands and filtering the separated bitumen from the crude oil sands.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing seed or seed samples includes an autonomous sorter which sorts seed by pre-programmed criteria. Optional features can include a counter to autonomously ensure the correct number of seeds to a seed package, a cleaning device, a sheller, and a label applicator. A conveyance path, controlled automatically, can move the seed to appropriate and desired stations during the processing while maintaining the sample segregating from other samples. Validation of the sample can be pre-required and information about the sample can be derived and stored for further use.

Abstract: A screening module retaining member 10 includes a body member 12 defining a passage 16. A retaining element 14 is displaceably arranged in the passage 16. The retaining element 14 is displaceable between a first, non-retaining position in which the retaining member is accessible from a first end of the body member 12 and a second, retaining position in which the retaining element 14 is received within the passage 16 and acts on at least a part 20 of the body member 12 for retaining the body member 12 in position relative to a component of a screen deck. A locating arrangement 22 is associated with the first end of the body member 12 for locating a screening module relative to the screen deck and for inhibiting lateral movement of the screening module relative to the body member 12.

Abstract: A method of combining a plurality of mail streams into one mail stream, each piece of mail including a sequence code including providing a mailing line including a plurality of pockets, placing the plurality of mail streams into the plurality of pockets, one mail stream in each pocket, reading the sequence code on the pieces of mail that are next-in-line to be delivered to the mailing line, and delivering the piece of mail to the mailing line based on the sequence code.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods consistent with the present invention provide for processing mailpiece information in a mail processing device using sorter application software. In one embodiment, a mail processing device uses the sorter application software to communicate with an identification code server. In this embodiment, different types of mail processing devices can use the common sorter application software to communicate with the same or different identification code servers.

Abstract: The present invention provides a gravity fiber filter, comprising: a filter tank placed in a portion of a large amount of running water; at least one unit filter disposed in the filter tank; a filtered water collecting tank disposed in a lower portion of the filter tank; a discharging pipe extended from the filtered water collecting tank to the height lower than a influent inlet of the filter tank, so that the height of the extended discharging pipe is defined as a height of starting filtration; a sensor; a air inflow pipe through which a backwash air flows in from outside to a lower portion of the filter tank; a control means controlling the operation of filtering and backwashing; and backwash water discharging pipe.

Abstract: A fuel filter system characterized by a simple design provided with a coalescer element (20) disposed in the immediate fuel inlet region for improving the elimination of water droplets. The coalescer element includes an upper end plate (26) that extends to the inner wall of the housing (10), thereby sealing the coalescer element as well as the inlet region and the outer unfiltered fluid region. The coalescer element (20) and the particle filter (19) are arranged on a common separating element (25), which rests against the discharge tube (17) located in the center of the fuel filter via a profiled seal. The end plate of the coalescer element can be produced with the profiled elastomeric seal molded thereon by two-component injection molding or by overmolding.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of denitrifying a solution including introducing into the solution an amount of a carbon source within a duration and at a frequency so that indigenous heterotrophic bacteria deplete dissolved oxygen in the solution and decompose oxygen from nitrate in the solution to obtain its combined oxygen. Related apparatuses and compounds also are disclosed.

Abstract: A pressurized wastewater effluent chlorination system including a treatment tank defining a contact chamber and an aeration chamber. The treatment tank receives wastewater effluent. The system includes a pressure vessel within a liquid chlorine storage container positioned in or near the treatment tank. Preferably, the pressure vessel is a floating vessel having a check valve at its bottom, enabling the vessel to fill with a predetermined amount or measured charge of chlorine depending on the position of a float on the vessel. In response to a timer control or float switch, a valve operates to communicate air pressure from a compressor to the vessel to displace the measured charge of liquid chlorine into the wastewater effluent in the contact chamber. Effluent flow and air discharge into the contact chamber enhances mixing of the chlorine and the effluent.

Abstract: A filter element for filtering liquids or gases, having a concentrically arranged filter medium with zigzag pleats. The filter medium is provided with end disks on its axial end faces, each end disk having an inside that is connected to the filter medium and an outside that faces away from the filter medium. At least a first end disk carries a valve element which is situated concentrically inside the filter medium. This valve element includes a valve seat which bulges outward above the plane of the outer side of the end disk. The valve element includes a valve body which cooperates with the valve seat and which is arranged on the first end disk so that it is axially movable and is inside of and surrounded by the filter medium.

Abstract: In a semi-permeable membrane system for separating magnetic particle fractions from a mixture contained in a first fluid, comprising a membrane with opposite membrane surfaces between which passages extend and which separates the first fluid from a second fluid each of which is in contact with one of the membrane surfaces, means are provided for generating a reversible pressure differential between the two fluids across the membrane and means for generating and eliminating a magnetic field in the membrane for alternately causing a fluid flow through the membrane in opposite directions wherein, during the fluid flow in one direction, the magnetic field is switched on to hold the magnetic particles in place in the membrane and, during fluid flow in the opposite flow direction, the magnetic field is switched off to permit the magnetic particles to be moved through the membrane in the other direction.

Abstract: The present invention provides automated systems for the purification of radioisotopes, the formulation of radiopharmaceuticals or both. In preferred embodiments the radioisotopes are produced by a generator. In further preferred embodiments the automated systems comprise replaceable cassettes for easy replacement of the system's networks of tubing. Also provided are replaceable cassettes and kits for use with the automated systems of the invention. The invention further provides methods of using an automated system to purify radioisotopes, formulate radiopharmaceuticals or to do both in series.

Abstract: Filters principally for automatic swimming pool cleaners are detailed. The filters include bags of porous material formed into at least two lobes. At least one divider separates a primary flow path through the bags from multiple debris-collecting pockets.

Abstract: An adapter apparatus is provided for use in mounting two oil filter cartridges on an engine. The adapter apparatus includes a manifold for interconnecting the oil filters, and for allowing oil to flow in series through the oil filters and an engine. The manifold includes a metal manifold block having an outer face, an inner face, and at least one lateral edge with a plurality of cooling fins thereon. The manifold block has a plurality of hollow flow passages formed therein to route oil therethrough. Two sleeve fittings are attached to the manifold block, and each of the sleeve fittings has male threads formed on an outer surface thereof. Each of the sleeve fittings threadably receives one of the oil filters thereon. The apparatus also includes inlet and outlet tubes attached to the block body, for respectively routing oil to and away from the adapter apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an evaporation system for rainwater and wastewater designed to reduce or eliminate the storage of water by ground in a parcel of land, comprising a tank made of concrete armour (10), means (16, 17) for supplying the tank (10) with rainwater and wastewater, a source of electric power (15), evaporation means (11) for water in the tank (10) fed electrically by the power source (15), and evacuation means of the steam generated in the tank (10), characterised in that the evaporation means (11) comprise V-shaped rods placed at the bottom of the tank (10) and including a plurality of heating pellets, the evacuation means of the steam including a motorised fan (13) and a conduit of chimney type.

Abstract: Method for sizing the cells of a centrifugal liquid-liquid chromatography “column” (CPC column) consisting of stacked discs on which the cells connected in cascade (in series) by small channels are engraved. Rotation of the stack creates a high centrifugal acceleration field which makes it possible to keep a liquid phase referred to as stationary phase motionless, whereas a mobile phase circulates along the CPC column. The cells are three-dimensional, with two dimensions (L, I) of the cells oriented in a plane substantially normal to the axis of rotation (?) of the disc and a third dimension (e) oriented in a direction substantially parallel to the axis of rotation, and selected so as to be at least equal to one of the other two dimensions (L, I), thus providing higher efficiency. When the scale of the devices has to be changed, the size of the cells is modified ensuring that, in any case, this third dimension (e) is favoured so as to be as great as possible.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for filtering or purifying water.

Abstract: A water purification system having a porous anode electrode (21) and a porous cathode electrode (20), each of which is made of graphite, at least one metal oxide, and an ion-exchange, cross-linked, polarizable polymer, and optionally comprises microchannels. Disposed between the electrodes is a non-electron conductive, fluid permeable separator element (22), whereby wastewater is able to flow from one electrode to the other electrode. The electrodes and separator may be disposed within a housing (23) having a wastewater inlet opening (24), and exhaust waste outlet opening (26) and a purified water outlet opening (25). In this way, components of the system are easily replaced should the need arise.

Abstract: A filter assembly is provided for obtaining a filtered liquid sample from slurry, such as a liquid process stream that contains liquid, dissolved matter and solids. A housing defines a cavity. A rod is arranged in the cavity and supports a filter. A cartridge comprises the filter, and is arranged between the housing and the rod. Furthermore, there is a helicoidal passage for a slurry defined by the housing and the cartridge. There is also a cavity defined by the rod and the cartridge. The slurry has velocity that generates scouring and cleaning action on the filter media thus preventing cake formation on the filter. The filtering apparatus of the present invention provides reliable and continuous on-line sample delivery for an analyzer.

Abstract: The device has a cartridge defined by a central body, and by a first and second cover body closing the axial ends of the central body; a first fitting formed in the first cover body to permit liquid flow into the cartridge; a chamber defined between a plate installed at a first axial end of the central body, and the inner wall of the first cover body; a tube bundle defined by capillary fibres having first axial ends fitted to the plate and communicating hydraulically with the chamber, and occluded second axial ends located at the second cover body; a membrane housing the tube bundle; and a second fitting formed in the central body to permit outflow of the liquid which has undergone a first filtration through the thickness of the capillary fibres, and a second filtration through the membrane.

Abstract: A water purifier includes a base, an outer casing mounted on the base, a fresh water conduit demountably mounted in the outer casing, a plurality of filtering units demountably mounted on the fresh water conduit and a cover demountably mounted on the outer casing. Each filtering unit includes a membrane bag and multiple supporting members. The membrane bags are sandwiched by the supporting members and are arranged in a cascading manner. Gaps are formed between each pair of adjacent membrane bags so that the filtering bags can be cleaned directly.

Abstract: The filtration device mainly contains a hollow body member having a water inlet and a water outlet at two ends; a number of open-top container members vertically stacked and reliably positioned, inside the body member; and a number of agent members placed inside the container members respectively. Each of the container members has a number of through holes arranged spirally at the bottom so that the water is forced into a swirl as it flows through the container members to make full utilization of the agent members. The body member is sealed by a cover that can be easily twisted close or open. As such, the standardized container members can be easily accessed and the agent members can be easily replaced.

Abstract: A portable filter and filter system. The filter has a filter housing defining a liquid channel from an inlet to an outlet. The portable filter includes a liquid filter located in the filter housing, a mouthpiece mechanically associated with the dispensing end of the filter housing, and a liquid receiving means connected to the receiving end of the filter housing. The device can include a pre-filter assembly of which the liquid receiving means is a part. The liquid receiving means can include multiple connection members to receive liquid from a variety of liquid sources. The filter can be combined with a liquid container to form a portable filter system. The container can be a flexible bladder having a strap to connect the filtration device to the bladder.

Abstract: A filter device is provided with a filter tank, a filter drum disposed in the filter tank, and a drive mechanism which rotates the filter drum. The filter element is composed of a porous plate that is formed with a large number of circulation holes. The porous plate is formed into a cylindrical shape. An inlet port opens in an outer peripheral surface of the porous plate. An outlet port opens in an inner peripheral surface of the porous plate. The circulation hole is formed by etching. A smallest opening of the circulation hole is formed between the inlet port and an intermediate part with respect to a plate thickness direction. An opening width of the circulation hole increases from the smallest opening toward the outlet port to form a tapered shape.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for enhancing the filtration of small particles from liquid stream. The apparatus includes a fuel filter bank having with at least one fuel filter. The fuel filter bank is mounted on a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket couples to an internal combustion engine with a plurality of vibration dampeners. The engine may have a high pressure common rail fuel system. The vibration dampeners vibrationally isolate the fuel filter bank from the internal combustion engine, reducing the particle slip and degradation of the fuel filter bank.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of reducing metals in solutions of film forming resins and a related filter sheet.

Abstract: A membrane composition comprising an inorganic substrate which has a coating of an associating polymer. The membrane composition includes an inorganic substrate selected from the group consisting of a porous silica hollow tube, an alumina hollow tube and a ceramic monolith.