Abstract: A process for treating a zirconium containing feedstock includes fluorinating a feedstock comprising dissociated zircon (‘DZ’) to obtain a zirconium fluorine compound and a silicon fluorine compound. The zirconium fluorine compound is separated from the silicon fluorine compound is provided. Optionally, the zirconium fluorine compound is reacted with a non-fluorine halogen, an alkali metal non-fluorine halide or an alkaline-earth metal non-fluorine halide, thereby to obtain a zirconium non-fluorine halide. The zirconium fluorine compound or, when present, the zirconium non-fluorine halide is subjected to plasma reduction, in a plasma reduction stage, in the presence of a reductant, to obtain metallic zirconium.

Abstract: A method for forming monodispersed gold particles that includes preparing a solution of gold ions at a specific concentration and pH. Then, while stirring, dispersing CO gas into the solution. The gold ions in the solution are reduced by the CO reducing agent to form desired monodispersed gold particles. The reaction conditions are selected such that the growth period of the monodispersed gold particles is greater than a nucleation period of the gold ions.

Abstract: An “in-line” device to continuously remove dissolved gasses from liquid metal is described. The device described herein may contain an apparatus to create a partial vacuum, one or more ultrasonic vibrators below the surface of the liquid metal to evolve gas bubbles within the metal, and a high-frequency vibrating metal plate which the fluid must pass over at a low depth. The device may be used to create high quality metals, including aluminum and aluminum alloy for a number of demanding applications such as pharmaceutical, semiconductor, foil, and aerospace applications including Aluminum-Lithium alloys.

Abstract: Disclosed is an exemplary method of purifying lead which includes the steps of placing lead and a fluoride salt blend in a container; forming a first fluid of molten lead at a first temperature; forming a second fluid of the molten fluoride salt blend at a second temperature higher than the first temperature; mixing the first fluid and the second fluid together; separating the two fluids; solidifying the molten fluoride salt blend at a temperature above a melting point of the lead; and removing the molten lead from the container. In certain exemplary methods the molten lead is removed from the container by decanting. In still other exemplary methods the molten salt blend is a Lewis base fluoride eutectic salt blend, and in yet other exemplary methods the molten salt blend contains sodium fluoride, lithium fluoride, and potassium fluoride.

Abstract: A beverage opener is provided having a body and a receiver. The body has a generally planar bottom surface, an outer peripheral edge, and a top surface. The receiver has a wall portion defining a recess in the bottom surface of the body. The receiver also has an array of spaced-apart ones of: a) recesses and b) notches disposed about the recess to provide a bottle opener. The array of ones of: a) recesses and b) notches are compatibly formed to receive and mate with a first array of another of: a) recesses and b) notches on one twist-off bottle cap and a second, distinct array of another of: a) recesses and b) notches on another twist-off bottle cap. A pry-off crown cap opener can also be provided along the receiver. A promotional branding beverage opener is also provided.

Abstract: A pair of bicycle tire levers comprising: an outside lever, the outside lever having a main body and a tapered end on one end of the main body, the outside lever comprising: an unthreaded compressed gas cartridge clearance hole located on the main body, and an inside lever, the inside lever having a main body and a tapered end on one end of the main body; the inside lever comprising: a threaded compressed gas cartridge hole located on the main body and configured to allow a compressed gas cartridge to screw into the hole. A compressed gas accessory holder comprising: a main orifice body; a threaded main orifice located in the main orifice body, where the threaded main orifice is configured to allow a compressed gas cartridge to screw into the main orifice; a slotted body attached to the main orifice body, the slotted body comprising: a main slot.

Abstract: A lightweight, strong hammer. A hollow lightweight aluminum handle is connected to a hammer head. A spring face piece is removably attached to said hammer head. In a preferred embodiment, the spring face piece has a spring face that is welded to a hollow threaded hammer poll. In one preferred embodiment, the hollow lightweight aluminum handle has a contoured shape. In another preferred embodiment the hollow lightweight aluminum handle has a straight shape.

Abstract: Disclosed is tool having a tapered first portion configured to translate a first rotational force to the stuck member, a second portion connecting with the first portion and configured to translate a second rotational force to the tapered first portion, a planar tip at an end of the first portion and perpendicular to a central axis passing through the first portion and the second portion, a plurality of left-handed splines extending laterally along the central axis from the tip toward the second portion, a driver engaged with the second portion and configured to receive a third rotational force from a mechanical manipulator, and a leak seal connected to the driver and configured to form a seal around the stuck member and at least a portion of the driver and prevent gases opposite the stuck member from escaping through an opening created by extraction of the stuck member.

Abstract: A hydraulic torque wrench system has a power head and interchangeable link cartridge drives, insertable into the power head. A power head to cartridge drive connection system secures the cartridge drives into the power head forming a single unit having a torque line extending through the center line of the power head, in order to eliminate adverse reactive forces. A hydraulic hose coupler allows 360° by 360° coupler rotation. The link cartridge drives include a reaction pawl which controls the movement of the ratchet within the cartridge drive, a clam shell drive plate for an internal ratchet tooth cassette, a locking system to maintain a ratchet square drive in opposed lateral positions, and a reaction arm adjustment system for locking the reaction arm in a plurality of configurations in relation to the cartridge drive.

Abstract: A tool (1) for fitting and removing a screw (2) situated on a rear side (3a) of an object (3). The tool (1) has a first straight section (1a) by which a turning movement may be imparted to the tool (1), a second straight and coaxial section (1c) provided with a socket (8) for being fastened on the screw (2), and a connecting section (1b) between the first straight section (1a) and the second straight section (1c). The connecting section (1b) has a crank shape so that it can reach round the object (3) and convert turning movements of the first straight section (1a) at a position in front of the object (3) to turning movements of the second straight section (1c) and the screw (2) on the rear side of the object (3). The first straight section (1a) and the second straight section (1c) are turnable about a common axis (9).

Abstract: A driving head with an elastic buckle includes a driving head having an engaging room which has a first limiting slot and a second limiting slot, an elastic buckle being assembled with the engaging room and having a connecting segment, a first abutting segment and a second abutting segment, the first abutting segment and the second abutting segment being received in the first limiting slot and the second abutting slot respectively, the first abutting segment having a first abutting portion slightly bent inwardly. Under this arrangement, the first abutting segment and the second abutting segment abut against an outer periphery of a tool bit, so that the tool bit does not depart from the engaging room easily during operation.

Abstract: The machining space of a machine tool is covered by a cover. A wall section is arranged on the bottom section of the cover of a machine tool, in such a manner that there is a slight gap between the telescopic cover and the side faces of the wall section. Since the gaps between the side faces of the wall section and the side faces of the telescopic cover are small, then it is possible to prevent cutting chips from going into a space beneath the telescopic cover and accumulating under the telescopic cover.

Abstract: A strip adhesive tape except for a portion on a notch of a wafer W is cut by contacting a cutter of a first cutting mechanism along an outer periphery of the wafer. The adhesive tape cut out into a wafer shape is reeled and collected while being separated. Thereafter, the wafer with the adhesive tape is transported to a second cutting mechanism. The second cutting mechanism cuts out the portion of the adhesive tape on the notch with a cutter having the same shape as that of the notch.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for stripping tight-buffered optical fibers are disclosed. The apparatus is configured to perform one or more of the functions of stripping a tight buffer layer, removing a coating layer, and cleaving the fiber, in a single motion.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a pre-cut infeed system for a machine center, such as an edger. A pre-cut infeed system may include an infeed, one or more saws arranged along the infeed, and a scanner optimizer system. The scanner optimizer system may scan a workpiece and determine whether greater value can be obtained from the workpiece by cutting the workpiece transversely into two or more pieces upstream of the machine center. If so, the workpiece may be cut transversely by the saw(s) positioned along the infeed, and the cut pieces may be fed sequentially into the machine center.

Abstract: The present invention provides a perforating station comprising two or more discrete perforating stations, the stations synchronized with one another to cut a line of perforations across a web, such as a web of tissue paper, moving at high speeds. By providing two or more synchronized perforating stations the perforating station may increase the number of impacts per minute compared to prior art perforating devices.

Abstract: A paper cutting machine contains a base, a holder, a connecting member, a driving member, a cutting member, and a protective cover covered on the holder. The base includes four first holes, a second hole, a first slot, and a second slot. The holder includes two first orifices, two second orifices, and a covering seat. The connecting member connects with a first bolt of the holder and includes a press bar, a reinforcement bar, and a handle. The driving member includes a first aperture, a seat, a recess, and a second aperture. The cutting member includes an inserting piece and a cutout and is placed into the recess and is fixed by screwing the positioning rod into the cutout. The first bolt has two torsion springs, one end of each torsion spring abuts against the press bar, another end of the each torsion spring pushes against the second bolt.

Abstract: A saw guide is attached to a circular saw to help make straight, accurate cuts along a line a desired distance from an edge of an object, such as a piece of wood. The guide includes a fence that can fold up by one or more hinges to store the fence out of the way when not in use, allowing the saw to be used like a conventional saw. The fence can be pivoted down, extending at about a 90 degree angle from the saw base, generally parallel to the radius of the saw blade. The distance from the saw blade and the fence can be adjusted and locked into place to make a cut having a desired width.

Abstract: A method for performing at least one mechanical operation on a structure including at least one first layer stacked onto at least a second layer, the first layer including at least one material with a Young's modulus equal to or higher than about 50 GPa and higher than that of at least one material of the second layer, the method including: thinning the first layer, located at least at one area of the structure intended to undergo application of a pressing force upon implementing the mechanical operation; and implementing the mechanical operation including applying the pressing force located on at least one part of the area of the structure.

Abstract: A label device may include an inlet system, an outlet system, and a label creation area arranged between the inlet system and the outlet system, including a platform and a cutter assembly arranged above the platform and configured to move through a programmed route to physically delineate a label on label material backed by the platform.

Abstract: A pick stabilization device for use with a musical instrument pick, the pick stabilization device being formed of a plastic foam tab that is sized to be received on a musical instrument pick, with an adhesive provided on opposing front and a back surfaces of the tab, wherein a first of the front and back surfaces of the tab is a pick interface surface thereof, and a second of the front and back surfaces of the tab is a user interface surface thereof; and packaging including: a carrier sheet having a non-stick surface having the pick interface surface removably adhered thereto, and a protective backing material having a non-stick surface removably adhered to the user interface surface of the tab.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drum practice device (1) with a drum pad (5) having a drum layer (6) made of a resilient material with a planar playing surface (7) on its upper side, wherein the drum pad (5) comprises a felt layer (8) disposed beneath the drum layer (6). Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for producing a drum practice device (1) comprising the steps of providing a felt layer (8), providing a mold with a shape that corresponds to the contour of the felt layer (8), the mold having a height that exceeds the thickness of the felt layer (8), positioning the felt layer (8) within the mold, pouring a given amount of a liquefied resilient material, particularly liquefied silicone onto the felt layer (8) positioned within the mold, vulcanizing the resilient material, removing the mold.

Abstract: A sheet music holder for a drum kit is described. The sheet music holder is suitable to provide sheet music to a drum head so that music may be read when the drum is played. The sheet music holder preserves the condition of the sheet music and is suitable to dampen the sound of the drum it is placed on.

Abstract: A tension adjustment hoop (1) for tensioning a resonant skin (13) on a musical instrument (6, 25), the tension adjustment hoop (1) being formed by a ring (2) with a centre axis (3) and with retention means (4) arranged to interact with coupling means (5) on the musical instrument (6, 25) for retention of the tension adjustment hoop (1), the tension adjustment hoop (1) having an opposing top side (7) and bottom side (8), where the tension adjustment hoop (1) comprises an inner fluid channel (17), provided with a pressure adjustment connection (26) in hydraulic connection with the fluid channel (17), and a plurality of pistons (10), each in hydraulic connection with the fluid channel (17), each with a free end (11) opposite the fluid channel (17), and each, under the influence of the pressure in the fluid channel (17), being displaceable in a direction parallel to the centre axis (3) of the tension adjustment hoop (1) between a first extreme position, where the free end (11) is within or level with the bottom s

Abstract: A foldable musical instrument pedal device having a positioning element hung at a base board. The positioning element is drooped when the base board stays in air, and a first stop portion is swung downwardly with a support frame and across a second stop portion from an external side of the base board to an internal side of the base board. When the base board is placed on a ground, each second stop portion is propped out from the base board to block the first stop portion in an upward swinging direction of the support frame, so as to fix the support frame to the fixed base.

Abstract: A chord detection apparatus retrieves musical performance data indicative of musical performance played by a user, retrieves musical piece information indicative of a musical piece played by the user, retrieves chord tendency information indicative of degrees of likelihood or unlikelihood of chords appearing in the musical piece, and detects a chord on the basis of the retrieved musical performance data and the retrieved chord tendency information.

Abstract: A human interface device may include at least one analog control pressure surface that may operate in conjunction with at least one optical tube assembly (OTA) to allow precision human control of signal modulation, such as an audio signal being generated by a musical instrument. Each OTA may be incorporated within a body and may include a tube and an emitter-sensor pair wherein when pressure is applied to at least one of the pressure surfaces, the amount of light transferred within a sensor-emitter pair of an OTA is altered to selectively effect the signal modulation. Any type of control range may be expressed that depends on dynamic range and “touch” control. Accordingly, the human interface device may allow more “feeling” or expressiveness through application of pressure rather than positioning.

Abstract: A method of neutralising ground ordnance, the method comprising: providing a missile device (10) comprising a longitudinally extending body (12) defining a fore and an aft region and a casing (18) which houses an explosive material; penetrating the ground with the missile device in the vicinity of the ground ordnance; and initiating the explosive material. The explosive material is such that initiation of the explosive material avoids sympathetic initiation of the ground ordnance.

Abstract: A float support member that comprises a base for mounting to an object, primary linkages rotatably coupled by a primary pin defining a primary movable pin point that moves both in a lateral direction and a transverse direction, and secondary linkages rotatably coupled to said primary linkages, respectively, by first and second secondary pins, respectively. The first and second secondary pins define first and second secondary movable pin points, respectively, that each move both in a lateral direction and a transverse direction. The first and second secondary linkages being rotatably coupled to the base by first and second stationary pins, respectively, defining first and second stationary pin points, respectively. The position of the primary movable pin point in both the lateral and transverse directions depends on the position of both of the first and second secondary moveable pin points in both the lateral and transverse directions and vice versa.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, a ballistic protection material includes a strike face layer having a first thickness. The strike face layer is configured to distort an outer surface on a projectile that contacts the strike face layer. A ballistic layer is configured to hinder continued movement of a projectile that has passed through the strike face layer. A spacer layer is situated between the strike face layer and the ballistic layer. The spacer layer has a second thickness that is greater than the first thickness. The second thickness of the spacer layer provides a selected distance between the strike face layer and the ballistic layer.

Abstract: A ballistic shield may include multiple ballistic plates. The first plate may be permanently connected to a second plate and drop vertically downward from the first plate. After dropping down, the second plate would overlap the first plate such that no gap exists between the two plates. A third plate may similarly drop with respect to the second plate. Side folding ballistic plates may be attached to the first and second plates to lock them in position and provide ballistic protection to the sides of the user. These side ballistic plates may overlap the first and second plates. The side plates can have another ballistic plate mounted on their unconnected ends such that another assembly of first, second and side ballistic plates identical as above may also be connected. After connecting this second assembly, the user(s) would have full 360 degree ballistic coverage.

Abstract: A rotary actuator includes a housing defining an arcuate chamber including a cavity, a fluid port in fluid communication with the cavity, and an open end. A rotor assembly includes an output shaft and a rotor arm extending outward. An arcuate-shaped piston is disposed in said housing for reciprocal movement in the arcuate chamber through the open end, wherein a seal, the cavity, and the piston define a pressure chamber, and a portion of the piston contacts the first rotor arm. A central actuation assembly includes a central mounting point formed in an external surface of the output shaft, said central mounting point proximal to the longitudinal midpoint of the shaft, and an actuation arm removably attached at a proximal end to the central mounting point, said actuation arm adapted at a distal end for attachment to an external mounting feature of a member to be actuated.

Abstract: A rotary actuator includes a housing, a rotor assembly rotatably journaled in said housing and including a rotary output shaft, a central actuation assembly including a central mounting point formed in an external surface of the rotary output shaft, said central mounting point proximal to the longitudinal midpoint of the rotary output shaft, a mounting assembly adapted for attachment to an external mounting connector of a mounting surface of an aircraft structural member, and an actuation arm removably attached at a proximal end to the central mounting point, said actuation arm adapted at a distal end for attachment to an external mounting feature of an aircraft assembly to be actuated.

Abstract: A rotary actuator includes a housing, a first piston housing assembly comprising a first cavity and an open end, a rotor assembly rotatably journaled in said housing and comprising a rotary output shaft and a first rotor arm extending radially outward from the rotary output shaft to a first distal end comprising one or more first retainers, and an arcuate-shaped first piston disposed in said housing for reciprocal movement in the first piston housing assembly through the open end along a radius of curvature. A first portion of the first piston connects to the first rotor arm at a first end portion comprising one or more second retainers. The first retainers and the second retainers are intermeshed along the radius of curvature such that movement of the rotor assembly urges movement of the first piston and movement of the first piston urges movement of the rotor assembly.

Abstract: A rotary actuator includes a piston housing assembly including a cavity, a fluid port in cavity, and an open end. A rotor assembly is rotatably journaled in the piston housing assembly and includes a rotary output shaft, a rotor arm extending radially outward from the rotary output shaft, an arcuate-shaped piston disposed in said piston housing assembly for reciprocal movement in the piston housing assembly through the open end along a radius of curvature. A seal, the cavity, and the piston define a pressure chamber, and a portion of the piston connects to the rotor arm at an end portion.

Abstract: A rotary actuator includes a first housing defining a first arcuate chamber having a first cavity, a first fluid port in fluid communication with the first cavity, and an open end. A rotor assembly is rotatably journaled in the first housing and having a rotary output shaft and a first rotor arm extending radially outward from the rotary output shaft. An arcuate-shaped first piston is disposed in the first housing for reciprocal movement in the first arcuate chamber through the open end, wherein a first seal, the first cavity, and the first piston define a first pressure chamber, and a first portion of the first piston contacts the first rotor arm.

Abstract: A rotary actuator includes a housing defining a first arcuate chamber comprising a cavity, a fluid port in fluid communication with the cavity, and an open end. A rotor assembly in the housing includes an output shaft and a rotor arm extending radially outward from the output shaft. An arcuate-shaped piston is disposed in the housing for movement in the arcuate chamber. The rotary actuator includes a fluid line is coupled to the fluid port, a high pressure fluid line, a low pressure fluid line, and a central pressure source coupled to the high pressure fluid line. A servo valve is positioned between the central pressure source and the hydraulic actuator and is controllable to selectively connect the fluid line to the high pressure fluid line and the low pressure fluid line to control movement of the hydraulic actuator.

Abstract: Exemplary piston assemblies and methods of making the same are disclosed. An exemplary piston may include a piston body defining a piston axis, the piston body having a skirt and forming a lower surface of a cooling gallery. The body may include radially inner and outer body mating surfaces. The piston may further include a cooling gallery ring cooperating with the piston body to form the cooling gallery. The piston body and cooling gallery ring may be joined together along radially inner and radially outer interface regions to form a generally one-piece piston assembly. In some exemplary approaches, mating surfaces of the body and ring may be positioned adjacent a support surface configured to inhibit or prevent weld spatter formed in a process joining the ring and body from the cooling gallery.

Abstract: A flame detection system is disclosed. The system may have a flame chamber and a filter, wherein the filter includes filter media configured to collect matter from an engine exhaust. Additionally, the filter may be disposed downstream of the flame chamber. An ignition device may be disposed in the flame chamber and may be configured to ignite a flame in the flame chamber to regenerate the filter. A sensor may be disposed proximate the ignition device, and may be configured to sense a change in electrical conductivity that is indicative of a presence of the flame in the flame chamber.

Abstract: An aircraft has a ventilation system that employs a plurality of nozzles positioned in a cavity between a sidewall of the aircraft cabin and a section of the aircraft fuselage. The nozzles receive a supply of ventilation air and direct jets of air from the nozzles, through the cavity and into the aircraft cabin. The jets of air produced by the nozzles create low-pressure areas in the cavity. At least one return air opening in the cabin sidewall communicates the low-pressure areas with the cabin interior, whereby the low pressure areas draw air from the cabin interior into the cavity where the drawn air is entrained with the jets of air produced by the nozzles. Devices inside the cavity remove suspended impurities from the air drawn into the cavity. In this manner, the ventilation system filters or sanitizes the air drawn through the system.

Abstract: A membrane device and processes for fabrication and for using are disclosed. The membrane device may include a number of porous metal membranes that provide a high membrane surface area per unit volume. The membrane device provides various operation modes that enhance throughput and selectivity for mass exchange, mass transfer, separation, and/or filtration applications between feed flow streams and permeate flow streams.

Abstract: A CO2 recovery system and a CO2 recovery method include an absorption apparatus that causes CO2 in an exhaust gas to be absorbed by CO2 absorption liquid, a regeneration apparatus that heats the CO2 absorption liquid to separate CO2; a CO2 compression mechanism of a first turbine driving mechanism that is driven in conjunction with a first steam turbine to compress separated CO2, a reheating boiler that supplies LP steam exhausted from the first steam turbine in order to heat the CO2 absorption liquid, an auxiliary boiler that heats condensed water of the LP steam after the CO2 absorption liquid is heated to generate HP steam and supplies the HP steam to the first steam turbine, and a second turbine driving mechanism that supplies the HP steam generated in the auxiliary boiler to a second steam turbine and is driven in conjunction with the second steam turbine.

Abstract: A device including a centrifugal separator for cleaning of a gas, especially a gas containing impurities in the form of solid and/or liquid particles, includes a stationary casing enclosing a separation space, an inlet channel, a rotating member in the separation space for separating at least a main part of the impurities from the gas, a gas outlet channel, and an outlet for discharging a separated phase of the gas. A supply member is provided for supplying a liquid, in the form of an aerosol, to the gas to be cleaned and which comprises a supply conduit with an outlet end, and an ejector nozzle connectable to a pressurised gas conduit and including a nozzle outlet. The nozzle outlet at the outlet end permits ejection of the aerosol from the outlet end by means of the pressurised gas supplied to the ejector nozzle and the nozzle outlet.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for blowing off gaseous contaminants from crude water in the production of drinking water, comprising the step of introducing the water to be treated to the top of a shielded aerator and letting it pass through stacks of tubular elements interspersed with perforated sheets, while subjected to counter current suction. In a second aspect a device is provided for blowing off gaseous contaminants from crude water according to said method.

Abstract: The group of inventions relates to the technology for purifying liquids and gases by removal of contaminating multicomponent ingredients. The device comprises a housing comprising at least one hollow spiral element with a conical shape, with separation openings being formed in at least some of the turns of the spiral element, each of the openings communicating with a corresponding separation chamber. Arranged opposite the separation opening is a nozzle, which is intended for compensating for the mass and centrifugal moment of the fluid medium. A guide element around which a flow passes is mounted on the wall of the nozzle. The cross-sectional area and the radius of each successive turn is selected from the condition for maintaining an estimated value for the centrifugal moment of the substance to be purified. The method consists in that a flow of medium to be purified is spun by the above-described device. Contaminating components in each turn are positioned by coaxial layers.

Abstract: Dust collectors having one or more dirty air channels and a clean air plenum having upper and lower clean air chambers are described herein along with related methods.

Abstract: A method for improving flame resistance in filter systems in which an air flow charged with flammable aerosols is fed to a filter. The filter prevents a least a substantial portion of the flammable aerosol from reaching the air flow exiting the filter. A granular flame retardant material is fed to the air flow containing the flammable aerosols prior to the air flow containing the flammable aerosols being fed to the filter. The flame retardant has porous mineral granuales as an essential component.

Abstract: A partial wall-flow filter, having a honeycomb structure including an inlet end, an outlet end, and parallel channels disposed and configured to flow fluid from the inlet end to the outlet end. The channels are defined by a plurality of intersecting porous walls. The partial wall-flow filter has a filtration region of channels plugged at the outlet end and a bypass region of unplugged channels. An N/S ratio of the filter material is less than or equal to about 0.5, less than or equal to about 0.3, less than or equal to about 0.1, or even 0, where N is a pressure drop difference induced by deep bed soot and S is a pressure drop change from 0 grams per liter (g/l) to about 5 g/l for a conditioned curve induced by cake bed soot, where N and S are measured on a full wall-flow filter of the filter material.

Abstract: An air filtering apparatus includes a housing defining a top opening and having a front portion defining a bottom opening. A filter is positioned within the top opening and sealed to the housing so that air flowing into the housing passes through the filter. An expansion chamber is in fluid communication with the bottom opening. A motorized fan is located within the housing and is configured for drawing air through the filter, into the housing and out through the expansion chamber. The air output of the motorized fan is directed toward a bottom of the housing proximate a rear of the housing with the expansion chamber extending from the air output of the motorized fan to the front portion of the housing.

Abstract: A byproducts treating device includes a transfer unit, a cleaning unit, and a controller. The transfer unit forcibly transfers byproducts from a byproduct source. The cleaning unit is combined with the transfer unit and separates the byproducts into at least one of a power or a byproduct gas. The controller is connected to the cleaning unit and selects at least one selection line for discharging byproduct gas. The byproducts flow from the transfer unit to the cleaning unit without flow lines, and the controller selects the at least one selection line based on a flux of the byproduct gas.