Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an openable package for accommodating product. More particularly, the present invention relates to a package for accommodating product including a blister tray and a blister tray support. The package of the present invention has a blister tray with a blister cavity for accommodating a product. The package also has a blister tray cover with a back wall, a front wall overlying and enclosing a portion of the blister cavity, and an openable flap overlying the blister cavity.

Abstract: The invention concerns a package (1) for at least two different products, to be sold (and used) together, said package providing at lease one first housing (2) for a first pre-packaged product and second housing for a pre-packages product, said first and second housing being coupled to each other.

Abstract: The invention relates to a packages and kits for dispensing and/or administering pharmaceuticals, particularly for dispensing and/or administering combinations of different formulations.

Abstract: A surgical pack includes a platform having a plurality of recesses configured to function as a surgical tray. A plurality of surgical instruments are contained in a corresponding recess of the platform. The recess may have the shape of the surgical instrument that it is designed to receive. The recess may also include safety mechanisms to protect the tips of certain instruments and to lower the risk of injury caused by them. A packaging or covering holds the platform and the plurality of surgical instruments in a substantially sterile condition.

Abstract: A new and improved portable and easily maneuverable kitchen kit that organizes and retains essential cookware and utensils for transport. The invention may be useful for transporting cooking tools to a cooking class or a cooking party. The present invention is advantageous because cookware and utensils necessary for the culinary arts are readily organized and conveniently transportable by an individual. The traveler's kitchen kit of the present invention solves the problem of storing and transporting all of the necessary kitchen tools to a remote location.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved structure of memory card storing case, which includes a base and an upper cover. A periphery of the base has a frame strip circum located thereon, and a recess is formed at a front end of the frame strip. Wavelike fastening portions are respectively formed on two sides of the recess, and a plurality of fixed protruding ribs are located within the base to enable holding at least one memory card or card adapter device. A periphery of the upper cover is provided with a frame portion, and a wavelike ear portion is located at a front end of the frame portion. The wavelike ear portion enables movable joining to the corresponding wavelike fastening portions on the two sides of the recess of the base. Accordingly, the present invention provides effectiveness of a structural configuration that enables a convenient storage and a shockproof protection.

Abstract: An electrostatically dissipative package for containing an article sensitive to static electricity, the package substantially comprising a non-expanded polymeric material which has electrostatic dissipative properties, wherein said polymeric material comprises a mixture of polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) and thermoplastically processable starch.

Abstract: Contact of a crude feed with a hydrogen source in the presence of an inorganic salt catalyst produces a total product that includes a crude product. The crude feed has a residue content of at least 0.2 grams of residue per gram of crude feed. The inorganic salt catalyst includes one or more alkali metals. The crude product is a liquid mixture at 25° C. and 0.101 MPa. One or more properties of the crude product may be changed by at least 10% relative to the respective properties of the crude feed.

Abstract: Contact of a crude feed with a hydrogen source in the presence of an inorganic salt catalyst produces a total product that includes a crude product. The crude feed has a residue content of at least 0.2 grams of residue per gram of crude feed. The inorganic salt catalyst may include one or more alkali metals. The crude product is a liquid mixture at 25° C. and 0.101 MPa. One or more properties of the crude product may be changed by at least 10% relative to the respective properties of the crude feed.

Abstract: Contact of a crude feed with a hydrogen source in the presence of an inorganic salt catalyst produces a total product that includes a crude product. The crude feed has a residue content of at least 0.2 grams of residue per gram of crude feed. The inorganic salt catalyst comprises alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, or mixtures thereof. The crude product is a liquid mixture at 25° C. and 0.101 MPa. One or more properties of the crude product may be changed by at least 10% relative to the respective properties of the crude feed.

Abstract: A method for producing synthetic fuels is provided. The process can involve the reaction of metals with water to liberate hydrogen, which can attack the feedstock molecules and with elevated temperature and pressure, reform the feedstocks into liquid fuels. These can be used as is or refined and used as gasoline, diesel fuel, aircraft fuel or burned to produce heat for uses such as generating electricity. The process can be environmentally friendly, producing no net greenhouse gases.

Abstract: A screening apparatus has a generally closed housing and partitions in the housing forming a fine-particle passage having an upstream end and a downstream end and a coarse-particle passage having an upstream end and a downstream end. A screen at the upstream ends is fed particulate material including dust and fine and coarse particles such that the coarse particles are diverted to the coarse-particle passage and the fine particles and dust to the fine-particle passage. A air-classifier in the fine-particle passage dedusts particles therein.

Abstract: After pre-printed cards are manufactured at least a corner of each card is imaged. It is then determined whether the position and orientation of markings in the image with respect to the corner are within tolerance. If not, the card is rejected. If the markings are, or include, indicia, these indicia may be identified to allow identification of the card. This allows a determination of whether the card is in an intended order, or it allows selection of the batch into which the card is placed. It also means that cards in a given set of cards arranged in a first order can be randomized by first buffering cards in buffers and then outputting the cards to an output conveyor. In one approach, each unique card in the set is sent to a different buffer such that like cards are buffered in the same buffer. Cards are then randomly fed from the buffers to form a re-ordered set of cards such that cards in the re-ordered set of cards have an order that is random with respect to the first order.

Abstract: A water treatment system comprising a separable water treatment component and a host water treatment apparatus is described. The component is useable in the host apparatus, and has an electronic circuit which is adapted to co-operate with an electronic circuit in the host apparatus. In typical operation, the electronic circuit of the component includes at least a data tag, and the presence of the data tag is identified by the electronic circuit of the host apparatus upon correct fitment and/or installation of the component, which creates a two-way communication protocol. The host apparatus can then upload relevant data from the data tag, etc., and the component's circuit can download the relevant information from the host apparatus. The present invention provides the benefits of electrical co-operation and data tagging.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for the separation of particles in a fluid provide for a container to enclose the fluid mixture containing particles and at least one transducer to create a wave action within the fluid. A gradient driver may be included to increase the particle separation. Inlet ports may be attached to add additional components or fluid to the mixture and outlet ports may be attached to remove the separated particles.

Abstract: A system for water treatment comprising a first treatment area for receiving waste water and aerating the waste water to enhance aerobic bacterial treatment of waste water, a second treatment area for receiving waste water from the first treatment area and circulating waste water within it to enhance bacterial treatment of waste water, a third treatment area configured to receive waste water from the second treatment area and including a filter having at least one membrane for filtering the waste water to substantially remove particulate matter of a predetermined size, an outlet connected to the filter and configured to output filtered waste water from the filter and a transfer means for transferring waste water from the third treatment area to the first treatment area.

Abstract: An oil filter by-pass adapter for placement between an internal combustion engine block and a spin-on type oil filter comprising a wafer plate having a first face adapted to contact the engine block, and a second face adapted to contact the oil filter. The second face has a peripheral wall to retain the oil filter. A central through passage extends through the wafer and provides clearance for the oil to enter and exit the oil filter. There is a choked flow oil conduit from the input oil stream having at least one oil transfer passage which takes oil from before the oil filter and passes it to an oil transfer channel. The oil filter by-pass adapter can be an ultra high molecular density plastic or aluminum. The oil filter by-pass adapter oil transfer passages are between 1/64- 7/64 inches in diameter and the oil transfer channel is between 3/64-¼ inches in diameter.

Abstract: Several products and processes for preventing the occurrence of rust stains resulting from irrigation systems using water having iron ions, such as well water, and for cleaning off rust stains resulting from the use of said irrigation systems are disclosed. An apparatus for dispensing a rust inhibiting product intermittently is also disclosed. In one embodiment, ammonium sulfate is mixed with well water and then this mixture is mixed with incoming well water being sprayed on the surfaces. In another embodiment, ammonium bisulfate is used for the removal of rust stains. Then ammonium sulfate is mixed with the incoming well water being sprayed in the next cycle, to prevent rust formation.

Abstract: There is provided a drain cover for a drain disposed within a fabricated layer having an exposed surface. The drain includes a frame member having a top surface. The frame member extends through the fabricated layer. The drain cover includes a collar having a lower surface that is placed adjacent to the top surface of the frame member. The drain cover also includes a cup member having a cavity operative to receive a filling material. The collar defines an area within the exposed surface that is larger than the area of the cup member. There is at least one fin connected to the collar and the cup member.

Abstract: A pool cleaning installation that circulates water of a pool filtering and cleaning the water, having a suction connection to a flexible hose of a suction type automated pool cleaner and a return to a Venturi (10) located in the weir (5) of the pool which has a return pipe (11) to the pool, so that the Venturi action draws water into the weir to skim debris off the pool surface to collect in a leaf basket. The operation of the automated pool cleaner on the pool bottom and walls is not affected should the surface debris clog the leaf basket in the weir.

Abstract: A transportable wash unit comprises a wash fluid delivery system for delivering wash fluid to a desired washing location; a power supply for providing power to components of the transportable washing unit; a unit controller for controlling one or more components of the transportable wash unit; and a mobility unit for mobilizing the transportable wash unit.

Abstract: A method of reducing the ethanol content of a beverage which includes ethanol and volatile components: separating the beverage into first and second streams, the first stream including ethanol and the volatile components and the second stream including ethanol but none or little of the volatile components; contacting the second stream with a strip solution to produce a treated second stream to reduce the ethanol concentration thereof; and mixing the treated second stream with the first stream whereby the ethanol content of the beverage is reduced but the volatile components remain substantially unchanged.

Abstract: A chromatography column (100) is disclosed comprising a housing (10) comprising a tubular side wall (1); opposed, axially spaced end units (2,3) which together with the side wall define an enclosed bed space to contain a bed of particulate medium, at least one of the end units being slidable in axial direction; an axial drive element (5) connected to the slidable end unit, said drive element extending internally in the column bed space; a drive (4) positioned on or beyond the opposite end unit and connected to the drive element.

Abstract: A process for producing a chromatographic stationary phase for use in reversed-phase chromatography. Chromatographic stationary phases prepared according to the methods of the current invention and liquid chromatography columns, which include the stationary phases, are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to an interface injector device for the direct coupling of liquid chromatography and gas chromatography, comprising an outer body (1) with an inner cavity with two inner chambers (2a, 2b) separated by a dividing element (9, 11a); a first passage (3) of the first chamber (2a) to a waste duct (8); an inner tube (5) arranged in the inner cavity and traversing the dividing element (9, 11a), and having a first section (5a) in the first inner chamber (2a), a second section (5b) in the second inner chamber (2b), and an inner channel (5f) which can house an adsorbent material (6), and at least one inorganic wool material (7) retained in the first section (5a) of the inner tube by retaining means (7), a first opening (10) communicated with the waste duct (8) exclusively through the first inner chamber (2a).

Abstract: A column packing system comprises a control unit provided with software for calculating the breakpoint where a movable adapter comes into contact with a settled bed of bed media. The calculated breakpoint is used by the control unit to determine how much further the movable adapter has to move into the column in order to achieve a desired amount of bed compression.

Abstract: A fuel filter has a filter housing and an annular filter element arranged in the filter housing. Between the bottom of the filter housing and the bottom area of the filter element a water collecting chamber is formed. The filter element has a coalescing element and a particle filter element. Fuel flows radially from the interior to the exterior of the coalescing element and from the exterior to the interior of the particle filter element. A riser tube extends through the clean chamber and the raw chamber from the bottom of the filter housing to the top. The riser tube has a clean channel and a guide channel. A seal on the riser tube separates a clean chamber from a raw chamber of the filter. A water removal tube is arranged inside the guide channel for removing water from the water collecting chamber.

Abstract: The invention relates to a grit washer for separating organic pollutants from grit in wastewater treatment plants, said device comprising a container (2) which has a material supply inlet (5), a grit outlet (7), a separating water inlet (6) and a liquid discharging means (10). The container (2) has a vibrating means (8) arranged inside the container (2) in order to separate, while vibrating in cooperation with the supplied separating water, the grit from organic matter. The invention also relates to a device for separating solid matter in flowing liquids in wastewater treatment plants, the device comprising a screening unit (30) which is arrangeable in a duct with flowing liquid, the screening unit (30) having movably arranged discharging means (39) which feed the solid matter up to an unloading portion (35) having a vibrating means (46) which releases the solid matter from the unloading portion (35).

Abstract: A filter cartridge comprises a pleat pack including filtration media for removing particulates from a particulate laden fluid stream moving in a first direction through the filtration media. The pleat pack is formed into a tubular configuration with a plurality of circumferentially spaced pleats. The filtration media is periodically subject to a cleaning fluid stream moving in a second direction opposite to the first direction. Potting material is at axially opposite end portions of the pleat pack to maintain the filtration media in the tubular configuration. A support tube is located on a first side of the pleat pack downstream of the filtration media in the first direction of fluid flow. A retention device limits movement of a portion of the filtration media when subjected to the periodic cleaning fluid stream. The retention device comprises a metal band and located on a second side of the filtration media opposite the first side.

Abstract: An in-line flow separator (1) comprises an uphill section (2) of pipeline which, in use, carries a gravitationally stratified flow of a first liquid (3) and a second denser liquid (4). The second liquid (4) forms a sump (5) extending uphill from the foot of the uphill section (2), and an interface between the first and second liquids on the uphill section is inclined from the horizontal. An extraction port (6) in the pipeline extracts the second liquid from the sump.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for decontaminating a contaminated fluid that integrate ultraviolet radiation in an advanced decontamination process, and a honing material, along with a cross-flow membrane filter, into a single closed-loop system. This approach combines the advantages of chemical-free advanced decontamination technology, long-life wiper-free UV disinfections, and maintenance-free ceramic MF/UF membranes to provide multi-barrier protection. Such technique provides a 100% fluid recovery system (zero reject stream). In one embodiment, the system comprises a filtration membrane and a honing material located in the contaminated fluid that is sufficient to scrub foulants from the membrane, as well as any other components that honing material comes in contact with, while forming a dynamic filtration coating on the membrane as the contaminated fluid pass through the membrane.

Abstract: Compositions for bioremediation are described. Systems and methods of using the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Processes are described which comprise: (a) providing a mixture comprising a cyclic formal and water, wherein the mixture has a cyclic formal concentration and a water concentration; (b) bringing the mixture into contact with an organically selective membrane; (c) creating a pressure differential across the membrane; and (d) obtaining a permeate having a lower water concentration and a higher cyclic formal concentration than the mixture, and a retentate having a higher water concentration and a lower cyclic formal concentration than the mixture.

Abstract: A renewable chromatography structure and methods of the invention for manipulating and trapping small particles within microfluidic systems enable providing surface-functionalized particles that are smaller than the fluidic tolerances of the microfluidic column. Particles of varied chemistry are then utilized for physical or mechanical packing, filtration, separations, modifying fluidic or flow properties of the renewable chromatography column.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a filtration unit containing pellets or granules of fine-particle iron oxides and/or iron oxyhydroxides with a large specific surface area, processes for their production and processes for their use in the filtration units.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of inorganic salts for increasing the adsorption of oxoanions and/or thioanalogues thereof to metal-doped ion exchangers, preferably to iron oxide/iron oxyhydroxide-containing ion exchangers, preferably from water or aqueous solutions, and also the conditioning of these metal-doped ion exchangers having increased adsorption behaviour toward oxoanions and/or thioanalogues thereof by using inorganic salts with the exception of amphoteric ion exchangers which have both acidic and basic groups as functional groups.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for separating impurities from a liquid stream includes a feed tank for containing an untreated liquid, a mixer for generating and mixing bubbles throughout the wastewater, and a settling tank for allowing the wastewater to settle for removal of impurities through dissolved gas floatation. The mixer includes a housing and a rotor rotatably mounted within the housing. The rotor is electrically isolated and the peripheral wall of the housing is electrically isolated and the rotor preferably has bores formed in its peripheral surface to produce cavitation to aid in mixing of fluid within the mixer. A power supply is coupled to establish a relatively positive electrical charge on the rotor and a relatively negative electrical charge on the wall of the housing. The charge causes electrolysis to occur within the fluid, which forms small low surface tension gas bubbles on the rotor and housing wall.

Abstract: An upstream conduit extends from a container containing reusable waste water to a junction and a downstream conduit extends from the junction to a destination for the waste water. There is a third conduit through which fresh water, under pressure, flows to the junction. The flow in the third conduit is controlled by a valve which is normally open but shuts when a flow switch in the downstream conduit detects the demand for the waste water at the destination. At that time the demand is satisfied by waste water from the container. However, should there be insufficient waste water in the container to satisfy the demand, a level switch in the container deactivates or overrides the operation of flow switch thereby causing the valve in the third conduit to open When the valve opens, fresh water from the third conduit satisfies the demand.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods include an improved filter and cleaning processes for same. A rotating cleaning element (230) is actuated by vacuum pressure, and relatively precise controls ensure that all portions of the filter's surface (203) are vacuum cleaned during cleaning cycles.

Abstract: A system (1) for separating a fluid stream (2) comprising gas, a light liquid and a heavy liquid, the system comprising a separation vessel (5) that is arranged to define a downwardly extending separation space and comprises a downwardly sloping tube (8), the separation space having an inlet (10) for the fluid stream at a first height, an outlet (20) for heavy liquid at a second height below the first height, an outlet (30) for light liquid at a third height between the first and second heights, an outlet (70) for gas above all outlets for liquid, wherein a further outlet (51, 56) for light liquid is provided at a fourth height between the first and third heights, and wherein at least the outlet at the third height is provided with a control valve (33) that is operative to open and close in dependence of the type of liquid in the pipes at that level, and a method of separating a fluid stream comprising gas, a light liquid and a heavy liquid in such a system, wherein an indication of height of an interface bet

Abstract: The object of the invention is to provide a method for cleaning circulation water, which reduces the cost of operation and maintenance as much as possible, without a cumbersome cleaning operation such as by detaching electrode plates from an electrolysis cleaning tank and removing scale from inside the tank, and to provide a device used in this method.

Abstract: Certain metal and metal-like hydroxides may be added to hydrocarbons with an immiscible and/or more volatile non-hydrocarbon phase to reduce the acidic potential of hydrocarbons with respect to downstream storage, transport, and processability once the non-hydrocarbon phase is removed. These metal hydroxides reduce TAN stoichiometrically and permanently while improving the demulsibility of the oil. A particularly effective metal hydroxide is lithium hydroxide and a particularly easy solvent to remove is water.

Abstract: Devices and methods for inactivating microbiological contaminants in a fluid are provided for use in water, air, and other fluid treatment applications. The device includes (i) a housing having at least one fluid inlet and at least one fluid outlet; and (ii) an antimicrobial material secured in the housing between said at least one fluid inlet and said at least one fluid outlet. In one embodiment, the antimicrobial material is a biguanide dihydrate compound, such as a chlorhexidine dihydrate, which exhibits broad spectrum antimicrobial activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the in situ and ex situ oxidation of organic compounds in soils, sludges, ground-water, process water and wastewater and especially relates to the in situ oxidation of volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds, pesticides and herbicides, and other recalcitrant organic compounds, in soil and groundwater using percarbonate activated persulfate.

Abstract: A rainwater treatment assembly (1) comprising a rainwater storage tank (2) and a treatment tank (3). Rainwater is delivered from the storage tank (3) where ozone is injected into it at regular time intervals. The ozone kills bacteria and oxidises transition metals.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method and apparatus for separating particles and dissolved matter from an untreated fluid stream. Specifically, the present invention includes a first pressure source which transports untreated fluid or contaminated aqueous fluid into a separator annulus with a filter element disposed therein. The untreated fluid is placed under appropriate pressure sufficient to produce turbulent flow, increased particle kinetics and/or cavitation allowing the desired fluid to penetrate and pass into and through the filter media. The treated fluid is then transported to a collection tank. The contaminant matter retained by the filter media may be removed by the nearly instantaneous reverse pressurization of the separator annulus by a second pressure source thereby removing the contaminant particles away from contact with the filter media, and which may then be transported to a waste collection tank or a separator for further treatment.

Abstract: A method of introducing solution into the wells of a multiwell plate comprised of a substrate having multiple wells on at least one principal surface thereof. The wells are imparted dimensions, shapes, and surface configurations such that when said multiwell plate is positioned in stationary fashion with the openings of said wells facing upward, said solution does not enter said wells even when the openings of said wells are covered by said solution, and the solution is positioned on said principal surface of said multiwell plate having wells and a centrifugal force oriented from the well opening toward the bottom is applied to introduce said solution into said wells. Provided is a method for conveniently filling vessels (wells) with a solution such as a reaction solution, even when the vessels (wells) number in excess of 1,000, and even when the dimension, shape, and surface configuration of the vessels (wells) do not permit fluid to flow into the vessels (wells).

Abstract: The teachings of the present disclosure provide methods and apparatus for removing substances from a process fluid. The system may include a centrifuge body rotatable around a longitudinal axis, the centrifuge body having a first end and a second end. The first end may be configured for receiving a process fluid. The second end may be configured for dispensing a clarified fluid. The centrifuge body may include a first working space and a second working space. The working diameter of the second working space may be greater than the working diameter of the first working space.

Abstract: A filtration appliance comprised of two types of convening disks, whereon opposing, contacting surfaces are textured or channeled, purveying passage and filtration of fluids traversing between the convening disks. A plurality of parallel, spiraling grooves on both sides of conveyance disks purvey channeling for fluid ingress and egress, inlet grooves spiral radially inward from the outside circumference, decreasing in width until terminating prior to the inside circumference, outlet grooves spiral radially outward from the inside circumference, decreasing in width until terminating prior to the outside circumference. Topologic disks conveying homogeneously textured surfaces for filtration sandwich conveyance disks. The textured topologic surface is pressed upon the conveyance surface between the grooves.

Abstract: The invention refers to an oil recover unit (1) having at least one container (5) for retrieval of a mixture/emulsion of mainly water (3) and oil (4) for separation of the water (3) from the oil (4).