Abstract: Embodiments of foldable containers, such as foldable, plastic, produce containers, and related methods. In some embodiments, a substantially planar sheet for folding into a three-dimensional container may be provided comprising a plurality of side portions, each side portion comprising opposing flaps positioned on opposite sides. Each of the side portions may comprise opposing flaps, some of which may comprise tabs extending therefrom to be used for coupling with an adjacent side portion during a folding process. One or more of the side portions may also, or alternatively, comprise a stacking tab and/or a stacking tab receiving opening. The stacking tabs may be configured to be positioned within a stacking tab receiving opening of an adjacent container after the sheet has been folded into a three-dimensional container.

Abstract: A packaging material 1 is configured to pack a viscous product having one surface, an opposite surface, and side surfaces. The packaging material 1 includes a sheet 2 having a first surface portion 7 configured to cover the one surface of the viscous product, side surface portions 8-1 to 8-4 configured to cover the side surfaces, and second surface portions 9-1 to 9-4 disposed at the opposite surface, and tear tape 3 adhered to the sheet to cut the sheet. The tear tape is provided to start from the side surface portion or the second surface portion and to be branched into a first branched tape 3a and a second branched tape 3b across the first surface portion.

Abstract: A biodegradable film (4) characterized in that it is prepared from at least one co-product derived from a soya bean-processing process aimed at obtaining soya-based final products by ultrafiltration, said co-product being selected from the group comprising the okara and the permeate. Such a film can be used as a food or pharmaceutical film, in particular for preparing a product for topical administration (1) of a pharmaceutical active ingredient, such as oestrogens.

Abstract: A musical pizza box includes a box material foldable into a pizza box having a lid hingedly attached to a base and a pizza box audio module. The pizza box audio module preferably includes a speaker, a microchip board capable of receiving a microchip mounted on the microchip board, at least one power source, electrical wiring electrically connecting the speaker, the microchip board, and the power source, and an activation mechanism. When the box material is folded to form the pizza box, the microchip is mounted to the microchip board, and the lid is moved from a closed state to an opened state, the activation mechanism is triggered to cause any recorded audio message stored on the microchip to be emitted by the speaker. Methods of manufacturing a musical pizza box and methods of advertising are also disclosed.

Abstract: An oral care kit (1000) including an oral care product (200) and a sticker panel (300). In one aspect, the invention may be an oral care kit (1000) comprising: a package (100); a toothbrush (200) disposed within the package (100); and a sticker panel (300) disposed within the package (100), the sticker panel (300) comprising a plurality of detachable stickers (301), the sticker panel (300) forming a sleeve through which a portion of the toothbrush (200) extends, the plurality of stickers (301) visible from outside of the package (100) through a substantially transparent portion of the package (100).

Abstract: The present invention teaches a packaging box and a related manufacturing method. The packaging box contains a top cover and a bottom cover. The top cover is an assembly of a first member and a second member embedded in a first indentation of the first member. The first member directly supports the packaged objects and has a better buffering capability than that of the second member. The bottom cover is an assembly of a third member and a fourth member embedded in a second indentation of the third member. The third member directly supports the packaged objects and has a better buffering capability than that of the fourth member. As such, the present invention can effectively reduce the material cost as well as product cost for the packaging box.

Abstract: This is a unique way to optimize an existing refinery to process heavy bitumen. The upgrade utilizes a diluent recovery unit (DRU) in front of a Resid Hydrocracker. The recovered bitumen from the Resid Hydrocracker is fed to an integrated atmospheric fractionator to convert the light sweet refinery to diluted bitumen.

Abstract: The reactor 1 that allows continuous regeneration of the catalyst consists of a chamber 2 that comprises an oxychlorination zone superposed on a calcination zone equipped with a pipe for introducing calcination gas 76. A mixing zone 74 is arranged between the oxychlorination zone 72 and the calcination zone 75. The mixing zone 74 is covered by a tray 80 through which a number of tubes 81 pass, making it possible for the catalyst to pass from the oxychlorination zone 72 into the calcination zone 75. The tubes 81 extend vertically at least over the height H of the mixing zone 74. One or more pipes 73 for injecting oxychlorination gas empties/empty into the mixing zone. The tray 80 comprises a number of openings for distributing the gas from the mixing zone 74 into the oxychlorination zone 72 in a homogeneous manner.

Abstract: The reactor 1 that allows continuous regeneration of catalyst consists of a chamber 2 that comprises an oxychlorination zone superposed on a calcination zone equipped with a pipe for introducing calcination gas and a pipe for injecting oxychlorination gas 73. A mixing box is arranged between the oxychlorination zone and the calcination zone, at least one space 85 for catalyst grains to pass being made between the box and the chamber 2, with the mixing box comprising an inner space 80 surrounded by a gas-tight side wall 84, a gas-permeable bottom 83, and a roof 81 that covers the inner space 80. The pipe 73 for introducing oxychlorination gas empties into the inner space 80. The mixing box comprises means 82 for evacuating gas, whereby these means are arranged between said vertical wall 84 and the roof 81.

Abstract: Methods and systems of separating a hydrocarbon phase from a mixture comprising an emulsion of water and hydrocarbons in the presence of a surfactant, comprising adjusting the salinity of the mixture to release hydrocarbons and water from the emulsion into a hydrocarbon phase and a salt-containing aqueous phase respectively; and separating at least a part of the hydrocarbon phase from the salt-containing aqueous phase wherein at least a part of the salt-containing aqueous phase is recovered for further use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the energy-efficient and environmentally friendly obtention of light oil and/or fuels on the basis of crude bitumen from oil shales and/or oil sands (1) by thermal use of carbonaceous residues which are obtained during this process, whereby the carbonaceous residues are converted at temperatures below 1800° C. into sulfur-poor, gaseous cleavage products (31) by sub-stoichiometric oxidation with oxygen-containing gas in an updraft gasifier (19) which is operated with a bulk material moving bed while alkaline substances are added. The cleavage products are then converted into sensible heat by hyperstoichiometric oxidation and are used for the production of heated aqueous process media (2) for physically comminuting the oil sands and/or oil shales (1) and/or for separating of the crude bitumen (7) from the rock material and/or as process heat for the thermal fractioning (12) of the crude bitumen (7).

Abstract: A support structure for supporting screening media in a vibrating screen. The support structure is received on longitudinal beams of the vibrating screen. The support structure is formed of fixation strips having fixation parts, on which fixation parts carriers are received. The fixation strips and carriers are placed perpendicular to each other.

Abstract: A conveyor system and methods for conveying and unstacking flat and non-flat packages. The conveyor system includes an inclined conveyor belt delivering packages to a tilted conveyor belt that conveys flat packages along its length while non-flat packages tumble off its lower side edge to initially cull flat packages from a bulk flow of packages. Retention means, such as a high-friction outer conveying surface or a raised barrier along the length of the outer conveying surface of the tilted conveyor belt, holds flat packages on the tilted conveyor belt. The inclined conveyor belt has stop elements spaced apart along the belt's length and is advanced in stop-and-go fashion to help unstack piggy-backed packages as they are conveyed up the incline.

Abstract: A water meter integrated water treatment apparatus. At least one coil spring is disposed inside at least one of water pipes which are connected to both sections of a water meter. The coil spring is in close contact with an inner diameter surface of the water pipe. At least two magnets are disposed inside and in close contact with an inner diameter surface of the coil spring. An interval is formed between the magnets in a longitudinal direction of the water pipe. The inner diameter surface of the water pipe, the coil spring and the magnets are in close and sealing contact with each other, thereby forming a water passage through which water flows. Tap water that is to be introduced into a building through the water meter can be magnetized (ionized).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pitcher-type water purifier, comprising: a pitcher body including a cylindrical casing having a bottom and a partition for partitioning the inside of the casing; a pitcher lid liquid-tightly closing an opened top end of the pitcher body; and a water purifying cartridge detachably attached to an opened attachment part in the partition.

Abstract: Blood separation systems and methods are provided for controlling the interface between separated blood components. The system includes a blood separation chamber configured to separate blood into first and second blood components and an outlet line for removing at least a portion of the first blood component from the blood separation chamber. A primary optical sensor assembly is associated with the blood separation chamber to directly monitor the interior of the blood separation chamber. A secondary optical sensor assembly is associated with the outlet line to monitor the first blood component in the outlet line. The system also includes a controller programmed to select between the primary optical sensor assembly and the secondary optical sensor assembly for monitoring contamination of the first blood component. The system is particularly advantageous for preventing contamination of separated plasma which is lipemic or hemolytic.

Abstract: The oil-water separator is installed in a substantially horizontal crude oil pipeline for separating water from the oil and water mix. The separator includes a vortex and settling chamber extending downward from the pipeline. The segment of the pipeline having the separator defines a generally T-shaped configuration. Oil and water phases flowing through the pipeline drop into the chamber as it flows through the pipeline and over the chamber. The denser water tends to settle into the bottom of the chamber, while the lighter oil is entrained back into the flow through the pipeline. A sensor detects water collected in the bottom of the chamber and provides a signal to open a drain valve when sufficient water has been collected. While only a single separator serves to collect a substantial fraction of water, a series of separators may be installed along the pipe to remove more water from the oil.

Abstract: The invention relates to an integrated system for saving whitewater and using soapy water in washrooms mainly in housing and especially to be used in bathrooms wherein both the whitewater and drinking water is saved in an integral manner and the soapy water generated from washing under the shower and/or in the bath is used. The invention also relates to elements for collecting, storing, filtering and pumping the soapy water, as part of the system, for using same in the cleaning of bathroom furniture and other general uses.

Abstract: A membrane supported biofilm apparatus has a plurality of hollow fiber gas permeable membranes in a tank containing water to be treated. A biofilm supported on the membranes occupies between about 40% and 80% of the volume of water to be treated in a reactor. Wastewater treatment processes are described. A process to denitrify water or treat oxidized contaminants comprises introducing hydrogen into an inner volume of the membranes to grow autotrophic organisms in the biofilm near the membrane and heterotrophic organism near the water. Another process is operated as a biomass concentration of at least 10 g/L and up to about 40 g/L to maintain a biofilm having a surface area of over 1000 square metres per cubic metre of tank volume. A hybrid process has suspended biomass and a membrane supported biofilm.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to device, method, and system for separation and/or detection of biological cells and biomolecules using micro-channels, magnetic interactions, and magnetic tunnel junctions. The micro-channels can be integrated into a microfluidic device that may be part of an integrated circuit. Magnetic interactions used for the separation are created, in part, by magnetic stripes associated with the micro-channels. Detection of biological cells and biomolecules is effectuated by a magnetic tunnel junction sensor that comprises two ferromagnetic layers separated by a thin insulating layer. The magnetic tunnel junction sensor can be integrated into a silicon based device, such a microfluidic device, an integrated circuit, or a microarray to achieve rapid and specific separation and/or detection of biomolecules and cells.

Abstract: [Problem to be Solved] To reliably make oil flow into a drain passage at the time of replacing a filter element or the like. [Solution] An oil filter 1 includes a housing 5 and a cap member 6 that form a space for containing a filter element 7. An engaging portion 23 is provided to the cap member to engage the filter element. Also, a communication portion 11 connected to the inner circumferential space of the filter element, a drain channel portion 12 provided annularly to encircle the communication portion, and an inflow side channel portion 13 provided annularly to encircle the drain channel are provided at the bottom portion of the housing. A gasket 35 abutting a partition wall 14 and suppressing a flow of yet to be filtered oil into the drain channel is provided at the bottom portion of the filter element.

Abstract: A filter has a sealing portion and a filtering portion coupled to the sealing portion. The sealing portion is configured to form a seal with an inner surface of a conduit to inhibit the liquid from passing through the conduit outside of the filter assembly. Further, the sealing portion has a passage therethrough to permit the liquid to pass through the sealing portion into the filtering portion. The filter also has any combination of one or more of the following characteristics: (i) the filter is installable flush with or entirely below the inlet of the conduit, (ii) the filter has an oil-solidifying substance that solidifies oils, such as hydrocarbons, passing through the filter, and (iii) the filter has an oleophobic and hydrophilic substance that inhibits oils from passing through the filtering portion.

Abstract: A permeate adapter is provided. The permeate adapter may be used within a pressure vessel. The permeate adapter includes a front portion and an oppositely disposed back portion. The front portion includes a permeate opening for receiving an end of a permeate passage tube of a membrane cartridge and for being in fluid communication with a permeate reservoir. The front portion and the back portion each include one or more fluid openings. Fluid passageways are connected between the one or more front portion fluid openings and the back portion fluid openings. The fluid passageways receive an end of a membrane cartridge at the front portion. At the back portion, the fluid passageways are in fluid communication with a fluid reservoir adjacent the back portion of the permeate adapter.

Abstract: A cylindrical pleated filter of charged layer membrane filter material is constructed with minimized filter occlusion and surface area where the filter diameter, a number of filter pleats and pleat width results in the outer pleat apex included angle of each pleat being at least 10-degrees. Other embodiments and the relationship between filter occlusion and performance of a cylindrical pleated filter of charged layer membrane filter material and filter diameter, number of filter pleats and pleat width is part of this disclosure.

Abstract: One embodiment is a filter element including an outer filter media and an inner filter media. The outer filter media is operable to remove particulates present in a flow of fluid and/or coalesce water contained in the flow of fluid. The inner filter media is operable to remove particulates from the flow of fluid, separate water form the flow of fluid, and remove particulates from the flow of fluid. Other embodiments include unique apparatus, devices, systems, and methods relating to fuel filters and filtration. Further embodiments, forms, objects, features, advantages, aspects, and benefits of the present application shall become apparent from the detailed description and figures included herewith.

Abstract: An injector filter of an injector may include a filter frame being seated on an inner side surface of the housing and having a bush coupling portion at an upper portion thereof, wherein a rotation prevention groove may be concavely formed on the bush coupling portion, nets coupled to the filter frame and having a mesh form to filter out the foreign matter contained in the fuel, and a bush coupled to the bush coupling portion and having a rotation prevention protrusion which protrudes from an inner side surface of the bush and may be inserted into the rotation prevention groove of the filter frame.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for reducing the number of leukocytes in blood through treating the blood in an arrangement of a plurality of fibers based on organic polymers, whereby the blood is channeled along the fibers and whereby the reduction in leukocytes from the blood occurs essentially through adsorption on the fibers, characterized in that the plurality of fibers based on organic polymers is fixed in a housing with an inlet arrangement and an outlet arrangement, and that the blood is channeled via the inlet arrangement into the housing, flows through the housing with the plurality of fibers made from organic polymers, and exits the housing via the outlet arrangement, that the arrangement of the fibers shows a high degree of order, that the blood flows along the external surface of the fibers, and that the fibers cause a generation of the complement activation product C5a in a concentration of at least 10 ?g per m2 of fiber surface.

Abstract: Vacuum cleaner filters, in particular replaceable vacuum cleaner filters suitable for both dry and wet/dry type vacuum cleaners are disclosed, as well as systems incorporating the use of such filters and methods for their use. The filters include a plurality of adjacently positioned pleats arranged in a closed circumferential, cylindrically-shaped path, a top end cap having a central orifice capable of constricting a post on a vacuum filter cage, and optionally a molded end ring oppositely-spaced from the top end cap for engagement with the motor housing of a vacuum cleaner.

Abstract: Provided is a filtration filer with which a stable opening size during filtration is obtained, and which can be easily regenerated when clogged and used repeatedly. The filtration filter (10) comprises: a substrate stack wherein substrates (11) that have a through hole that penetrates from front to back are stacked; stoppers (15) that define the spacing between the substrates (11); and pillars (16) with a larger thermal expansion coefficient than the stoppers (15). The spacing between the substrates (11) at normal temperature is defined at least by the stoppers (15), and the spacing when heated is defined by the thermally expanded pillars (16). The gaps between the substrates (11) form the filtration surface that traps contaminants contained in the liquid that is being treated A.

Abstract: A method of forming a forward osmosis membrane having a porous substrate and a rejection layer is provided. The method comprises a) forming a thin film of a polymer solution on a suitable substrate, wherein the polymer solution contains at least one polymer and optionally one or more additives in a suitable solvent, b) immersing the thin film in a coagulant bath to form the porous substrate; and c) forming a rejection layer on the porous substrate. A forward osmosis membrane is also provided.

Abstract: Present invention relates to a method for forming a nanofiltration hollow fiber membrane comprising a poly(amide-imide) (PAI) hollow fiber substrate having a polyethyleneimine (PEI)-cross-linked PAI surface layer. This membrane is suitable for forward osmosis applications. The method comprises contacting the PAI hollow fiber substrate with an aqueous solution of polyethyleneimine (PEI) under conditions suitable for cross-linking PAI in the surface layer of the PAI hollow fiber substrate by PEI.

Abstract: A feedwell system for delivering a slurry (for example a bituminous slurry) to a separation vessel (for example a primary separation vessel) includes a feedwell barrel with an inlet for receiving the slurry, internal baffles, and a bottom outlet. A downpipe extends from the bottom of the barrel directing the existing slurry onto a deflector plate deflecting the slurry radially and outwardly. A protector plate located between the downpipe and the deflector plate improves the underwash layer stability. Ventilation openings in the protector plate induce inflow which reduces the discharge velocity, limits the formation of an adverse pressure gradient and encourages circumferential distribution.

Abstract: A fluid drainage system configured for draining a basin impounding fluid and sediment, solids or the like of varying density and turbidity. The system includes a first conduit and a second conduit within or adjacent to the first conduit to form a fluid receiving chamber between the first and second conduits, each conduit having apertures therethrough, with the apertures of the first and second conduits being sized and arranged relative to one another and so configured as to preferentially discharge fluid from the top of a basin, thus providing flow conditions which inhibit the entry of sediment into the system so as to maximize the retention of sediment within the basin and reduce turbidity and Total Suspended Sediment in the discharged fluid.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of inhibiting microorganism growth comprising contacting a substance susceptible to microorganism growth with an amount of a non-decomposed moss effective to inhibit microorganism growth, wherein the moss is selected from the group consisting of sphagnum papillosum, sphagnum cristatum, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A septic tank monitoring system is disclosed. The system can include a septic tank gauge having a float disposed within a housing, the housing having a first magnetic switch and a second magnetic switch, the float having a magnet adapted to activate the first magnetic switch when the float is at a first level and to active the second magnetic switch when the float is at a second level. The system can also include a controller adapted to receive a signal from each of the first magnetic switch and the second magnetic switch, and to activate an auto-dialer in response to a signal from the first magnetic switch, and to activate a water supply shut off valve in response to a signal from the second magnetic switch.

Abstract: A separation method performs steps continuously and leads a solvent in which a separation object component is dissolved and a remaining fluid out of settlers under a separated state. The method includes leading a light fluid with a smaller specific gravity within the fluid in which the specific component is dissolved at the dissolution step and the remaining fluid out of settlers through upper side leading paths, and leading a heavy fluid with a larger specific gravity within the fluid in which the specific component is dissolved and the remaining fluid out of the settlers through lower side leading paths. A flow rate of the light fluid is controlled such that the height position of an interface between the light fluid and the heavy fluid within the settlers is maintained between the height position of connection parts of the upper side leading paths and the height position of connection parts of the lower side leading paths to the settlers.

Abstract: A forward osmosis device, method of manufacturing the forward osmosis device and method of using a solution produced using the forward osmosis device utilizes a forward osmosis membrane element positioned within a housing of the device between an input chamber and an output chamber to draw liquid from the input chamber to the output chamber via an osmotic process. The forward osmosis membrane element includes a layer of purifying additives on the forward osmosis membrane element to remove contaminants in the liquid as the liquid is to drawn through the forward osmosis membrane element. In an embodiment, the forward osmosis device is a forward osmosis intravenous (IV) bag.

Abstract: A reverse osmosis system includes a plurality of feed pumps each having a feed pump input and a feed pump output, an input manifold in fluid communication with the feed pump inputs and a membrane feed manifold in fluid communication with the feed pump output. The system also includes a plurality of membrane chambers each in fluid communication with the membrane feed manifold and generating a permeate output and a brine output, each brine output in fluid communication with a brine manifold. The system further includes a plurality of booster devices each having a turbine portion with a turbine input in fluid communication with the brine manifold and a pump portion having a booster device pump input and a booster device pump output, each booster device pump output in fluid communication with the membrane feed manifold. The system includes a pump input manifold in fluid communication with the booster device pump input.

Abstract: A method and device are provided for separating fractions of a mixture that is to be separated by liquid phase chromatography. The method includes the steps of: multiple injections of the mixture to be separated, where the injections are made successively into a chromatography column after time intervals A; multiple decanting operations, wherein the fractions of said column are decanted successively after time intervals A, generating an eluate enriched with the fraction of interest, which is created from at least one of said decanted fractions; multiple injections of the eluate collected in the preceding step, wherein the injections of the eluate are carried out successively after time intervals B into a second chromatography column; and multiple decanting operations, wherein the fractions from said second column are decanted successively after time intervals B.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for removing high density particles from a biological fluid such as blood using aphaeresis. The particles are preferably sub-micron in size and denser than normally occurring components of the fluid and can be removed by a modified reverse-flow gradient density centrifuge without damaging the fluid. The particles can be provided to a patient in vivo or added to the fluid after it is removed from the patient. Some particles can carry and deliver oxygen and scavenge carbon dioxide. Other particles are conjugated to capture molecules for attaching to targets such as cancer cells, viruses, pathogens, toxins, or excess concentrations of a drug or element in the fluid. The targets are then removed from the fluid along with the particles by the aphaeresis instrument.

Abstract: A fast acting water purification system containing a source of silver ions which is suitable for use in personal or household water containers, where the non-potable water may contain halides or other materials that limit the solubility of silver in the non-potable water, with the purification agent including a source of silver ions and a compound containing a hydantoin ring increase the presence of silver ions in the non-potable water to a level sufficient to quickly kill harmful microorganisms in the non-potable water without the need to add additional biocides to the non-potable water or pretreat the non-potable water.

Abstract: An absorption device for use with a waterless urinal comprises an exchange container containing at least one ion exchange resin. The exchange container comprises a housing and at least one resin support. The ion exchange resin can be a cation exchange resin that removes calcium and magnesium ions from urine. The ion exchange resin can be an anion exchange resin that removes anionic pharmaceuticals from urine. The ion exchange resin can be a hybrid anion exchange resin that removes phosphorous comprising anions from urine. The absorption device permits the removal of cations that result in scale and blockage of waterless urinal drain pipes and removes ions that otherwise would require treatment at wastewater treatment facilities.

Abstract: Operation of an oil-water separator or other liquid mixture separator is monitored. The separator uses a vessel through which a mixture of different liquid components flows horizontally. A plurality of ultrasound transducers is provided on a wall of the vessel at different heights at a common stage along the direction of the horizontal flow. Ultrasound at a plurality of different ultrasound wavelengths is transmitted through the vessel between transducers and ultrasound arriving transducers is detected. Parameter values of a model are fitted to the detection. A model is used that relates height dependent properties of liquid in the vessel to properties of the detected ultrasound transmission between transceivers, the model comprising at least a fittable parameter of a height dependent droplet size distribution in a least a sub-range of a height of liquid in the vessel. The model relating the droplet size distribution to ultrasound wavelength dependence of the properties of ultrasound transmission.

Abstract: A method includes the steps, adding divalent calcium to an aqueous medium containing sulfate anions in solution and forming insoluble calcium sulfate in the aqueous medium; adding a water-soluble chitosan to the aqueous medium and forming a chitosan sulfate complex; adding a water-soluble anionic polymer to the aqueous medium to form aggregates comprising the chitosan sulfate complex with the anionic polymer; andremoving the aggregates from the aqueous medium to remove the sulfate anions.

Abstract: A filter-anchor for placement on a sea floor is provided. It includes a filter housing for filtering sea water prior to entry into a water desalinization system. The filter housing has an exterior, an interior chamber, at least one inlet for providing the sea water to the interior chamber, and at least one outlet for enabling filtered water to be pumped from the interior chamber. A sand filter is disposed in the filter housing. The filter housing has at least one water conduction outlet conduit for filtered water to be pumped to the desalinization system. A wave energy conversion system utilizing the filter anchor is also provided to effect the pumping of the filtered water to the desalinization system. A method of anchoring a wave energy conversion system and providing filtered water to a desalinization system is also provided.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure provide for two-stage microfluidic devices using surface acoustic waves, methods of use thereof, methods of making, methods of focusing and separating particles, and the like.

Abstract: A strainer for removing debris from a fluid stream. The strainer includes a protective element, wherein the protective element comprises a flexible net configured to trap solids carried in a fluid stream, and a mount to hold the protective element within the fluid stream.

Abstract: The present invention provides, in at least one embodiment, a system and method for producing cleaner water and air without using additional power. The system produces cleaner water by heating the sucked air, which improves the efficiency of the air stripping. The system produces cleaner air by fanning the contaminated air through a thermal oxidizer and/or a carbon filterator. The fanning is powered by a belt pulley powered by the gravitational force from the contaminated water.

Abstract: A filtration container assembly generally includes an outer container having a first end and a second end and defining an inner cavity, and a plunging assembly configured to be received within the outer container inner cavity, wherein the plunging assembly includes an inner sleeve having a first end and a second end and an outer wall defining an inner bore, wherein the outer wall is continuous from the first end to the second end, and a filtration assembly coupled to the inner sleeve at the second end.

Abstract: A filtration container assembly generally includes an outer container having a first end and a second end and defining an inner cavity, and a plunging assembly configured to be received within the outer container inner cavity, wherein the plunging assembly includes an inner sleeve having a first end and a second end and an outer wall defining an inner bore, wherein the outer wall is continuous from the first end to the second end, and a filtration assembly coupled to the inner sleeve at the second end.