With Movable Support Patents (Class 210/241)
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Patent number: 8449779Abstract: The present disclosure provides a collection receptacle and a method for reclaiming backflow from a wellbore. The collection receptacle, in one embodiment, includes an enclosure configured to collect solid and liquid matter, and an elevated auger extending into the enclosure and configured to remove the solid matter from the enclosure. In this embodiment, the auger includes a housing and a flighting, the housing and flighting configured in such a way as to promote separation of the solid matter from the liquid matter as the solid matter travels up the auger and out of the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2010Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Granbury Thompson Group, LLCInventor: Bruce Thompson
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Publication number: 20130087490Abstract: Installation for treating a biological liquid, including a circulation pump (5), a filter element (9), a container for collecting treated liquid, a first circuit section connecting a source of said biological liquid to an inlet orifice of said filter element (9), including a circuit element adapted to cooperate with said circulation pump (5); a second circuit section, connecting an outlet orifice of said filter element (9) to said treated liquid collecting container; characterized in that said treated liquid collecting container, said first circuit section and said second circuit section are disposable and said installation further includes a first cart (1) carrying said pump (5) and a second cart (2) including a housing (14) for said collecting container, separable from the first cart (1) and adapted to be at least partly nested in said first cart (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2012Publication date: April 11, 2013Applicant: EMD MILLIPORE CORPORATIONInventor: EMD Millipore Corporation
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Publication number: 20130087492Abstract: This device is designed to separate liquid from matter, or water from ground up cement or concrete. Water is recycled from the bi-product heavy grey mud or slurry, drying up the left-over matter. This process is possible through absorption containment liquid gravity filtration, This makes the water follow toward the adsorption gravite route of exite, or drip drying. The slurry liquid or matter is suspended in an absorbent filtration by using gravity to push the water out. The filter is designed in such a way that the water drips into the desired place.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2011Publication date: April 11, 2013Inventor: Anthony Michael Lea
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Publication number: 20130075333Abstract: The invention relates to a system for use in the treatment of produced water, e.g., water treatment in connection with hydrocarbon production operations. Silica in produced water produces undesirable scaling in processing equipment, which causes excess energy usage and maintenance problems. Electrocoagulation (EC) at relatively high water temperature, followed by any of membrane distillation (MD) or forward osmosis (FO), may be combined with a process of ceramic ultra-filtration (UF filtration) to treat water. Water to be treated may be produced water that has been pumped from a subterranean reservoir. The treated water may be employed to generate steam. The system comprises a plurality of units (e.g., EC, forward osmosis, membrane distillation unit, UF filtration, etc) which can be configured as an on-site installation or a mobile unit for on-site or off-site water treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2012Publication date: March 28, 2013Inventors: Randall B. Pruet, De Quang Vu, Prakhar Prakash
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Patent number: 8404113Abstract: A transportable disaster-relief generating system is a power generated, multi-functional, and compact relief unit with means for providing area lighting via a power generator, purifying and storing potable water from a non-potable water source, and creating ice utilizing purified water. The disaster-relief unit of the present invention may further provide a portable ice storage bin in a knockdown configuration to hold a large quantity of ice. A bladder may be used to hold potable water produced. The equipment is physically protected by the structural framework and base. The device may comprise access doors and suitable paneling on the walls and roof of the device.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2011Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Inventor: Irwin Shapiro
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Publication number: 20130068699Abstract: A portable fluid treatment apparatus includes a container with an interior wall between the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe which defines a bottom space between the bottom of the wall and the bottom interior surface of the container. A series of collectors in the container direct the flow of the inlet fluid and promote sedimentation from the fluid. The inlet fluid flows under the wall and up to a discharge pipe equipped with a vent. Multiple sedimentation units are connected together in series and mounted on a trailer for transport to a construction site.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: Storm Drain Technologies, LLCInventors: William Robert Hannemann, Albert Mayer Cohen, James Creech, Michael Hannemann
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Publication number: 20130068698Abstract: A water filtration unit, comprising: a housing; a passive separator in the housing to receive a pressurized source of particulate-heavy water, to separate most of the particulate mass from the water and to output particulate-lean water; particulate egress means disposed at least partly within the housing to receive, and allow disposal of, the particulate separated from the water; at least one filtration module in the housing to each receive the particulate-lean water simultaneously, to filter remaining particulate and contaminants from the particulate-lean water by allowing passage of the water through porous filtration media of each module under gravity; and at least one outlet conduit coupled to an outlet in a wall of the housing to receive filtered water from the filtration modules and provide the filtered water to a fluid sink outside the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: Envirostream Solutions Pty Ltd.Inventors: Rhys Lathlain Eddy, James John Tanner, Rowan John Kennedy
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Publication number: 20130062265Abstract: The present invention relates to a medical treatment arrangement having at least three device parts, with the first device part being a device part which is not made for the treatment of a patient, with the second device part being made in conjunction with the third device part such that a treatment of a patient can be made with them, with the second device part being made movable relative to the first device part and relative to the third device part, and with provision furthermore being made that the first device part and the second device part and/or the second device part and the third device part being made such that energy and/or data can be unidirectionally or bidirectionally exchanged between them.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2011Publication date: March 14, 2013Inventors: Klaus Balschat, Berthold Breitkopf, Klaus Sauer, Marcus Hartmann, Dejan Nikolic, Alexander Heide
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Publication number: 20130055695Abstract: The disclosed apparatus for extracting material from liquid comprises a transport member comprising at least one continuous loop configured to pass through a continuous orbit. The material adheres to at least a portion of the continuous loop and a scraping member urges against a portion of the continuous loop to remove at least some of the material. The apparatus can be a harvester that includes a frame. A first conveyor drum for engaging the transport member can be supported at the first end of the frame. A second conveyor drum can be supported adjacent the second end of the frame and also engage the transport member. The continuous loop can extend between the first conveyor drum and the second conveyor drum and frictionally engage at least a portion of each of the respective outer surfaces the drums.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: March 7, 2013Inventors: Howard W. Newman, John Lowell Bowers, Jordan D. Jones
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Patent number: 8388850Abstract: A mobile water treatment system is disposed on a trailer of a truck. There is an intake filter, an intake hose, a pump or multiple pumps for water intake and sending water throughout the system, a filtering section that may include sand and/or bag filter or other types of filters, an ozone treatment section after the filters, a holding tank after the ozone section, a UV treatment section after the holding tank, and a chlorination tank. The water may then be sent to a water storage facility or other place as desired. The system includes a generator for power to run the system, and a controller for the system. The ozone section makes use of a misting nozzle in order to increase ozone contact time, and decrease ozone breakdown. The UV section makes use of a slightly downward tilted table with UV bulbs and reflectors above it, and preferably is mounted on a leveling system. A method of treating water uses the mobile system.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2009Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Neos International, LLCInventor: Roger A. Delano
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Publication number: 20130048575Abstract: The present disclosure relates to water treatment systems, and specifically to mobile flotation tanks, mobile chemical mix tanks, and mobile integrated water treatment systems, and methods regarding the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: ECOLOGIX ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Eli Gruber, Miguel Ribeiro
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Publication number: 20130043195Abstract: A mobile water recovery system and methods of recycling water from slurry produced by pavement grinding machines. The system includes a platform having a plurality of wheels, a slurry storage tank or a slurry settling tank, a centrifuge in flow communication with the slurry storage tank or slurry settling tank, such as a hydraulic centrifuge, a solids storage component, and a cleaned water storage tank in flow communication with the centrifuge. The system may also include an acidifier which may be located within the cleaned water storage tank. The acidifier may bubble engine exhaust through the cleaned water or may dispense a pH adjusting agent into the clean water storage tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2012Publication date: February 21, 2013Applicant: O3 INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Michael T. O'Konek, Dusten C. O'Konek, JR., Dusten C. O'Konek, SR.
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Patent number: 8377221Abstract: A system for cleaning and maintaining a vault includes a vault that may have equipment submerged in water. The vault includes a floor, at least one wall, and a cover that collectively define a vault interior. In some versions there is contaminated water in the vault that is at least one foot above the lowest point on the vault floor. In some versions, the water may be 12 to 14 feet above the lowest point on the floor. A portion of the floor may slope toward a vacuum head that is indirectly coupled with a source of suction. In some versions, at least the vault floor is lined with a liner that has a low coefficient of friction and is corrosive resistant. The source of suction may be a vacuum hose of a vacuum truck.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2010Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Inventor: Mark L. Taylor
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Publication number: 20130037477Abstract: A system and method for providing mobile or temporary water treatment involving ion exchange resins includes a service centre, one or more treatment vehicles, a resin transfer hub and one or more resin transport vehicles. The service centre can be used to regenerate one or more types of ion exchange resins. The treatment vehicle carries water treatment equipment including a tank holding ion exchange resin. The resin transfer hub facilitates moving resin between a treatment vehicle and a resin transport vehicle. The resin transport vehicle is adapted for carrying resin by one or more of land, sea and air between the resin forwarding centre and the service centre. In operation, a treatment vehicle brings resin requiring regeneration to the resin transfer hub, where it is emptied and then re-filled with regenerated resin. Resin requiring regeneration is transferred to a resin transport vehicle for transport to the service centre.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2011Publication date: February 14, 2013Inventor: Andrew Parke
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Patent number: 8357292Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an environmentally sensitive mobile cleaning system, and more specifically relates to a closed loop water recirculation system for high or ultra-high pressure mobile cleaning apparatus. The system includes a water tank sized to contain an established volume of fluid sufficient to circulate through the system, a pump to pressure the fluid to a cleaning head, a vacuum system to return the contaminated fluid to the system, and a filter means to remove the contaminants from the fluid so that clean fluid can be reintroduced to the cleaning head. The method comprises the steps of increasing the pressure of a fixed volume of fluid in a closed-loop system, jetting or blasting the surface with the pressurized fluid, vacuuming the blasted fluid into the system, and removing the contaminants from the fluid.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2010Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Inventor: James P. Crocker
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Patent number: 8354023Abstract: A tank is proposed for appliances which use water, in particular domestic appliances or appliances for preparation of foodstuffs and/or drinks, such as automatic drinks machines, in particular automatic coffee machines, drinking water dispensers, cooking and baking appliances, steam appliances, in particular steam irons, steam cleaners, high-pressure cleaners, air cleaners and conditioners or the like, wherein a suction connection is provided on the tank in order to suck in water from the tank by means for production of a reduced pressure, and a filter connection is provided for connection of a filter cartridge in the interior of the tank, while ensuring that only one permissible filter type is used. A tank according to the invention is distinguished by mechanical coding structures on the filter connecting element, in order to prevent the use of a filter cartridge which does not correspond to the tank.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2007Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Aquis Wasser-Luft-Systeme GmbH, Lindau, Zweigniederlassung RebsteinInventors: Kurt Wallerstorfer, Andreas Wawrla, Roland Scholz
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Publication number: 20120325733Abstract: A water filtering system for supplying filtered water for washing the windows or other surfaces of a building includes a cart having a frame and a plurality of wheels for allowing the cart to be easily moved around. A plurality of filters for filtering water are mounted on the cart and including an inlet that is adapted to connected to a conventional spigot supplying water from a public or private water system. The plurality of filters includes a reverse osmosis unit having a membrane therein. The reverse osmosis unit has a first outlet for clean water that has entered the unit and has passed through the membrane and a second outlet for dirty water that has entered the unit but has not passed through the membrane. A hose is connected to the first outlet for supplying clean water to a spray nozzle for cleaning the windows. Additional filters such as a de-ionization unit, a sediment filter and a charcoal filter can be used in front of the reverse osmosis unit to further purify the water.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2011Publication date: December 27, 2012Inventor: Meyer Ostrobrod
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Patent number: 8338808Abstract: The present invention relates to an ultraviolet radiation lamp. The lamp comprises: (i) a substantially sealed cavity comprising a mercury-containing material; and (ii) a heating unit disposed exteriorly with respect to the cavity. The heating unit is disposed in contact with a first portion of the cavity comprising the mercury-containing material. The heating unit has adjustable heat output.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2006Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Trojan TechnologiesInventors: Jim Fraser, Michael Sasges
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Publication number: 20120318753Abstract: A vacuum filtration device includes a removable power unit that includes a vacuum pump. The vacuum pump functions in one mode to remove hot oil from a fryer and to draw the oil into a container. The hot oil is fed through a filter located within the container that removes sediment. The filtered oil is then returned to the fryer through a pick-up opening and a hose by turning off the vacuum pump and in place creating a pressure inside the canister. A valve allows for transfer of the hot oil to and from the unit. A hose and nozzle assembly transports the hot oil the vacuum filtration device. The vacuum filtration device is mobile on a cart that may feature wheels and a handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: R.F. Hunter Company, Inc.Inventor: Kenneth Forrester
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Publication number: 20120305493Abstract: An oil containment recovery dome including an upper containment portion and at least one bladder. The upper containment portion has an enclosure defined therein that is adapted to receive equipment used in conjunction with a well and to retain therein oil or gas that escapes from the well. The at least one bladder is attached to the upper containment portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2012Publication date: December 6, 2012Inventor: Thomas T.K. Zung
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Patent number: 8303806Abstract: Fluid processing apparatuses and systems are disclosed. In some embodiments the fluid processing apparatuses include a movable enclosure, a plurality of filter housings disposed substantially within the movable enclosure, and a stand disposed within the enclosure. The filter housings are in fluid communication with one another. Each filter housing defines an elongate path and is configured to support a respective filter along the elongate flow path to filter a substantially continuous flow of fluid. The stand supports each filter housing such that the elongate flow path of each filter housing is substantially parallel to a vertical axis, wherein each filter housing is independently rotatable, relative to the stand.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2010Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Planar Solutions, LLCInventors: Saeed H. Mohseni, Deepak Mahulikar
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Patent number: 8293118Abstract: A method of treating an agricultural-water canal to decompose organic debris in the agricultural-water canal is disclosed. The method provides a controlled delivery of biocide particles to the surface of water by entraining biocide particles in a gaseous stream and then scattering the biocide particles across the surface of the water by propelling the biocide-laden gaseous stream to the surface of the water, whereat the biocide particles are released from the gaseous stream. A device for implementing the method is also disclosed. The device includes a gas blower, a feed hopper and a port which is adapted to direct and propel the biocide-laden gaseous stream to the surface of water in the agricultural-water canal.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2010Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Inventors: John C. Miller, Deborah L. Miller
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Publication number: 20120255918Abstract: The present invention relates to a water treatment system that uses rhamnolipids to prevent fouling and bio-film formation on the membrane and equipment and the method thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2012Publication date: October 11, 2012Inventors: Keith DeSanto, Donald R Keer
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Patent number: 8282823Abstract: A modular water purification system is optimized for versatility and weight using a pump component that is mountable by standardized fittings into alternative prime mover modules that can receive and power the pump. The pump can be a heavy high pressure pump for a reverse osmosis stage, interchangeably mounted on an internal combustion engine module or an electric motor module. The pump is enclosed and protected by a frame with end plates, elongated bar handles and a standardized base that fits into and is fixed by a sliding flange and clamping structure, locating the pump precisely to engage a rotational fitting on the pump shaft with a complementary fitting coupled to the prime mover.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2010Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: TerraGroup CorporationInventors: Primo L. Acernese, James Novak, Jr., Joseph J. Totenbier
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Publication number: 20120248025Abstract: The invention concerns an installation for treating biological liquid comprising a platform provided with an edge running front-to-back, a pump (105), a filtration assembly (111, 150), a pre-filtration assembly (114) having an inlet point and an outlet point respectively belonging to first and second T-shaped branching connectors (137, 156), two pre-filtration components (115a, 115b) aligned in a front-to-back direction on said platform along said front-to-back edge and each provided with inlet (157, 158) and outlet (159, 151) nozzles, said installation comprising first and second conduits (152, 153) connected to said first T-shaped connector and respectively to said inlet nozzles and third and fourth conduits (154, 155) connected to said second T-shaped connector and respectively to said outlet nozzles (159, 151), which inlet and outlet nozzles and conduits are on an opposite side of said pre-filtration components (105) to said front-to-back edge of said platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: EMD MILLIPORE CORPORATIONInventors: Rene Reinbigler, Jean-Louis Weissenbach, Cecile Delbos
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Patent number: 8277647Abstract: An effluent collection unit for engine washing is formed by a portable trailer having a plurality of sides forming an internal compartment and an effluent collection system positioned within the internal compartment, which effluent collection device captures engine wash water effluent when the trailer is placed in an operational configuration.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2007Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: United Technologies CorporationInventors: Robert M. Rice, David G. Diamos, William J. Welch
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Patent number: 8273255Abstract: An economical fat, oil and grease removal assembly and method includes a container having a bottom, a top, a sidewall, an inlet and an outlet. The outlet is spaced above the bottom and below the top to define a static water level for liquid in the container. The container includes at least one baffle extending downwardly to a level below the static water level. The container further includes a port at an elevation such that F.O.G. floating on water in the container can flow from the container out through the port when the liquid level in the container is raised above the static water level. The assembly further includes an inlet bridge, an outlet bridge and a storage tank arranged to accept F.O.G. that is flowed out of the container. A hub on the storage tank interfaces the container with the storage tank.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2010Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Thermaco, Inc.Inventors: William C. Batten, Bruce W. Kyles, Randolph H. Batten
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Patent number: 8268051Abstract: A preassembled and portable crude oil processing apparatus includes a support platform with a gas separator vessel covered by a shed structure and an elongated liquid separator vessel pivotally connected to the support platform. The liquid separator vessel includes support structure which supports it an a horizontal transport configuration. The apparatus is loaded onto a flatbed trailer and transported to a crude oil processing site with the liquid vessel in the horizontal configuration. At the processing site, the apparatus is hoisted off the trailer and deposited on the ground, and the liquid separator vessel is pivoted to a vertical configuration supported by the platform and secured in place. Plumbing associated with the gas separator vessel is then interconnected with plumbing associated with the liquid separator, with piping carrying a crude oil emulsion for processing, and with tanks for storing products of the process.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2010Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Inventor: Daniel L. Hess
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Patent number: 8261918Abstract: A container for facilitating solid phase-liquid phase separation has all corrosive resistant materials on the liquid-contacting surfaces. A center wall of polyethylene is provided to increase the surface area available for separation. Support structure for the filter medium includes either a poly grate or a poly cuspated plastic or a combination thereof. Poly connectors and drain lines complete the structure ensuring that the container has high durability and will provide a long, corrosion-free life. A specially formulated highly lubricious material (high molecular weight polyethylene) is utilized for the poly walls to enable rapid clean out of the container.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2010Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Inventors: James Robert Powell, Corey L. Sechler, Matthew B Wilson, Dale W. Deist
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Patent number: 8257294Abstract: A blood treatment machine has a housing and a blood treatment module to hold components of an extracorporeal blood circulation. The machine simplifies access to a securing means for securing objects, in particular containers such as bags containing medicinal fluids, that is attached to a rod-shaped means attached to the blood treatment machine. Vertical and horizontal directions are defined by the orientation of the housing during the use of the blood treatment machine. The rod-shaped means has at least one first section and a second section, whereby the axial extent in the second section runs in a different direction than in the first section. In another embodiment, the rod-shaped means has a cropped course.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2005Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland GmbHInventor: Winfried Brehm
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Patent number: 8246824Abstract: A grease waste container has a main body forming an interior space; the container having vertical side walls, an enclosed base end, and an upper end that is wider than the base end. The upper end including a removable cover that is capable of releasably enclosing the interior space, and at least one bracket member attached to one of the vertical side walls and including an upper pin and a lower pin both adapted to releasably connect to a lifting system of a grease removal truck.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2009Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Inventor: Benoit Larin
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Publication number: 20120199524Abstract: A polymer-free method and self-draining self-cleaning apparatus for treatment of water with high total dissolved solids including optional pretreatment, precipitation/flocculation, and separation. The pH is raised by addition of caustic soda and/or soda ash. In a vertical clarifier silo, the feed is gently mixed to cause dissolved solids to precipitate and agglomerate to form suspended flocculates. The clarifier includes an internal mixer surrounded by a cylindrical tube diffuser. Rotation of the mixer provides gentle dual circulation patterns within the clarifier that allow for flocculates of a predetermined size to settle from suspension. The clarifier may also include one or more vertical recirculation lines to recirculate some of the heavier flocculates at the bottom of the vessel into the mixer chamber to enhance precipitation via the seeding effect. The suspended flocculates are stripped from the feed water in a centrifugal separator. The clarifier silo may be trailer mounted for rapid deployment.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2011Publication date: August 9, 2012Inventors: JOSEPH M. BLY, JR., Melvin O. Stacy, Enrique M. Proaño
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Patent number: 8226831Abstract: A wearable or portable intermittently operable hydration system (10) includes a purification module (22, 50) that contains one or more solid state UV devices that are positioned in the path of hydrating fluid, or water, flow through the hydration system to a mouthpiece (18). The UV LEDs are instant on devices with essentially no ramp-up required, and a sensor (20) or the opening of a push-pull valve (53) controls the turning on of the UV LEDs. The fluid flow path may run from a bladder (12) in a backpack (19) worn by the user, a sports bottle (54) worn by or carried by the user or may be through a water filtration system that a user operates via a pump. The power for the purification module may come from batteries, solar cells, fuel cells, power converted from pumping or winding action or any combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2009Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Hydro-Photon, Inc.Inventor: Miles Maiden
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Patent number: 8216459Abstract: One or more apparatuses for removing hydrocarbons and contaminates are provided. The apparatus for removing hydrocarbons and contaminates can include a hopper in communication with a material moving device. The material moving device can be at least partially disposed within a trough. An injection port can be disposed in the trough. A separation tank can be communication with the material moving device, and the separation tank can be in fluid communication with a scalper, a shaker screen, a screen, a hydrocyclone, a dewatering centrifuge, a clarifying tank, or combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2010Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Green Intellectual Properties, LLCInventors: Doug Mallonee, Edward Beverly Moe
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Patent number: 8209807Abstract: Automatic cleaning device (1) for a surface submerged in a liquid, designed to be connected to a pump, includes: a hollow head (2) that has a seat (11), first intake hose (5a) and second intake hose (5b) emptying into said hollow head (2), the seat (11) delimiting a space in which a flap valve (4) is housed, said flap valve (4) being able to work with said seat (11) so as to switch to the first and second blocking positions in which it respectively blocks the first intake hose (5a) and second intake hose (5b) during the operation of said device (1), characterized in that a prefilter (9) is placed in the hollow head (2) so as to keep the flap valve (4) from being clogged in the space.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2008Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Kokido LimitedInventor: Michael Chandler
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Patent number: 8211296Abstract: A portable water treatment system and apparatus is disclosed that can effectively and efficiently treat aqueous fluids by quickly and reliably adjusting and controlling the free residual level of disinfectants, contaminants or additives through the addition of one or more treating agents such as oxidizing chemicals and/or other special-purpose additives, and that can continuously store, log, retrieve and report the related fluid composition data and other operating parameters on a real-time basis at either the use site or a remote location. A preferred use for the subject system and apparatus is managing the chemistry of disinfectant, contaminant and/or additive levels in aqueous fluids used in hydraulic fracturing operations, and controlling the free residual levels of the disinfectant or contaminants within the fluids, including fluids maintained in frac tanks during temporary cessation of a hydraulic fracturing operation.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2010Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: NCH Ecoservices, LLCInventors: Jerome F. Angelilli, Patrick D. Guccione, Jason M. Melton, Daniel Wai-tak Wong, John H. Williams
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Publication number: 20120152817Abstract: A system for separating liquids of different densities employs a collector shell (17) made up of smooth lines and curvatures. A fairing creates and controls the flow of the liquids (for example water and oil) by gathering, capturing and isolating one liquid beneath the surface of the other liquid (24). The trapped and water pressurized oil is extracted and transferred to a storage container (21) One embodiment, the collector shell (17) is a simple design yet complex in achieving a workable shape that can accomplish all of the above using a small number of moving parts all of which, with the possible exception of the collector shell (17) and the elevator screw (12) are off the shelf items. The collector shell (17) inherently suppresses turbulence. The accumulation of oil captured in the collector bowl (17d) remains in a state of semi-suspension in both rough and normal surface conditions. The only movement of the oil is in a vertical direction when the elevator screw (12) is in motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Inventor: Joseph Merle Dague
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Publication number: 20120152816Abstract: A mobile water treatment apparatus to on-load a dirty fluid into a storage container attached to a motor vehicle and transport the fluid in the storage container from a first location and to a second location where the fluid is filtered by a filtration system attached to the motor vehicle. The filtered fluid is discharged from the mobile water treatment apparatus at the second location.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: IBEX INCORPORATEDInventors: James Vance Kennedy, Bron David Wescott, Stanley Lamar Sanford
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Patent number: 8192619Abstract: A portable fluid ozonation apparatus includes a container for treating and storing fluid, a filter that attaches to the container and an ozone generator. In use, a fluid is dispensed into the container and optionally passed through the filter. At this point, power is supplied to the ozone generator which operates for a period of time necessary for disinfecting the fluid. Additives and post filters can be utilized in conjunction with the ozonation apparatus in order to obtain sufficient purified fluid within a short time frame.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2007Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Ginger Elayne Patera, Ronald L. Voglewede, David Edward Shepherd, Tony L. Koenigsknecht, Brian David Hooks
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Publication number: 20120125851Abstract: A transportable disaster-relief generating system is a power generated, multi-functional, and compact relief unit with means for providing area lighting via a power generator, purifying and storing potable water from a non-potable water source, and creating ice utilizing purified water. The disaster-relief unit of the present invention may further provide a portable ice storage bin in a knockdown configuration to hold a large quantity of ice. A bladder may be used to hold potable water produced. The equipment is physically protected by the structural framework and base. The device may comprise access doors and suitable paneling on the walls and roof of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2011Publication date: May 24, 2012Inventor: Irwin Shapiro
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Patent number: 8163172Abstract: Installation for treating a biological liquid, including a circulation pump (5), a filter element (9), a container for collecting treated liquid, a first circuit section connecting a source of said biological liquid to an inlet orifice of said filter element (9), including a circuit element adapted to cooperate with said circulation pump (5); a second circuit section, connecting an outlet orifice of said filter element (9) to said treated liquid collecting container; characterized in that said treated liquid collecting container, said first circuit section and said second circuit section are disposable and said installation further includes a first cart (1) carrying said pump (5) and a second cart (2) including a housing (14) for said collecting container, separable from the first cart (1) and adapted to be at least partly nested in said first cart (1).Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2011Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: EMD Millipore CorporationInventors: Jean-Luc Beulay, Virginie Buisson, Sebastien Cirou, Cecile Delbos, Marc Hlavacek, Frans Mels, Rene Reinbigler, Jean-Louis Weissenbach
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Patent number: 8157996Abstract: The invention concerns a water treatment device comprising a reactor (1) and means for injecting (2) at least one reagent into said reactor, characterized in that it comprises means for supporting said injection means mobile relative to said reactor (1) between an active position whereby the injecting means (2) are arranged inside said reactor and a retracted position whereby the injecting means (2) are brought outside said reactor.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2007Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies SupportInventors: Abderrahmane Maloum, Abdelkader Gaid
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Publication number: 20120085693Abstract: An oil skimmer includes a frame for attaching a porous collection bag. The frame automatically tilts in response to water flow, relative to the frame, and the frame automatically returns to its original (“neutral”) position when the water flow ceases. In the tilted position, the frame orients a portion of the mouth of the bag below the surface of the water, so the bag collects floating contaminants. However, in the neutral position, the frame orients the mouth of the bag upward and such that the mouth is above the surface of the water to prevent previously captured contaminants from escaping from the bag and floating away. Optionally, the frame may be releasably locked in the neutral position to facilitate bag replacement or when no collection is desired. The skimmer may be mounted between hulls of a catamaran.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2010Publication date: April 12, 2012Applicant: SEACOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Jason DeSantis, David Aviles, Lucas Owen
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Patent number: 8147684Abstract: A lubricant filtration assembly is provided for quick attachment with a lubricant reservoir, for pre-filtering lubricant and pumping the lubricant into its intended machinery.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2010Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Trico CorporationInventor: Jay Wilson
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Patent number: 8147689Abstract: A dewatering conveyor system for dewatering chunks of petroleum coke or the like material which is mixed with large volumes of water, wherein the conveyor employs lateral drag bars, the top flight of which conveyor slides forwardly on a screening deck having dewatering screens, and the bottom flight of which conveyor slides rearwardly on a sluice deck underlying the screening deck, wherein a major portion of the conveyor rearward of its discharge end is contained by tail end wall means and side and bottom wall means which can contain large volumes of coke and water, wherein, for handling large volumes of water the discharge end of the conveyor is elevated, e.g., up to 20 ft. or more above the tail end of the conveyor such that water dropping thru the screens will run down toward the tail end of the conveyor and leave the discharge end above the water line, and wherein a drain port is located thru the bottom wall means at a tail end portion thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2009Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Inventor: Lowell Cogar
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Patent number: 8137550Abstract: A fluid remediation system for removing particulates from an aqueous stream having a separation component and a clarifier component is described herein. The separation component can include a frame, a scalping shaker for receiving a primary slurry and forming a first effluent, a mud cleaner for receiving the first effluent and forming a second effluent, a desilter for receiving the second effluent and forming a third effluent, a tank for containing the effluents, agitators in the tank, and pumps for pumping the effluents. The clarifier component can include a second frame and a second tank for receiving the third effluent from the separation component, which forms a sludge and a clean effluent. The system can include a controller for controlling the system.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2010Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: Tri-Flo International, Inc.Inventor: Edward Beverly Moe
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Publication number: 20120055861Abstract: An apparatus for dewatering slurry utilizes a vertical skeletal retainer framework, having a top end and a bottom end, into which rigid filter plates, a geotextile filter bag, and/or other filter is installed. The vertical orientation employs gravity to induce maximum drainage, with water in the slurry filtering through the plates or bag and falling downwardly. At the bottom end of the framework, doors or gates facilitate selective holding, and emptying of, dewatered solids. A support structure permits a transport vehicle or hopper to be positioned under the framework for collection and removal of dewatered solids. After removal of its contents, the bag can be pressure washed from the outside and potentially reused. The apparatus may be portable, with the framework being pivotable on a wheeled base.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2011Publication date: March 8, 2012Inventor: Michael K. Conwell
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Patent number: 8128827Abstract: A method of recovering oil from oil-based sludge including the steps of homogenizing an oil-rich phase, a water-rich phase, and a solids-rich phase of an oil-based sludge, removing particulates from the oil-based sludge as the sludge traverses a shaker screen, heating the sludge, injecting a chemical into the heated sludge and mixing the chemical with the heated sludge, separating the phases of the chemically-treated sludge into a solids component stream, a water component stream, a first oil component stream, and a gas component stream, removing solids from the first oil component stream with a decanting centrifuge to form a second oil component stream, and removing water and solids from the second oil component stream with a disk stack centrifuge.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2009Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: M-I L.L.C.Inventors: Daniel Gallo, Catalin Ivan
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Patent number: 8110097Abstract: A system in which human waste in toilet water is decomposed and the treated water is circulated as wash water includes a toilet bowl body portion, a soil water storage tank configured to store the soil water discharged from a toilet bowl temporarily, a pump configured to pump up and deliver the soil water in the soil water storage tank, a reaction treatment tower containing filter elements as a microorganism carrier and performing a biological treatment by dispersing the soil water fed from the pump from an upper portion of the tower to bring the same into contact with the filter element, a water storage tank under the reaction treatment tower and configured to receive and store water passed through the reaction treatment tower, and a pump configured to pump up the water in the water storage tank and deliver the same as the wash water.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2009Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: Toya Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Masashi Arai
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Patent number: 8110115Abstract: A mobile water treatment apparatus to on-load a dirty fluid into a storage container attached to a motor vehicle and transport the fluid in the storage container from a first location and to a second location where the fluid is filtered by a filtration system attached to the motor vehicle. The filtered fluid is discharged from the mobile water treatment apparatus at the second location.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2010Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: Ibex IncorporatedInventors: James Vance Kennedy, Bron David Wescott, Stanley Lamar Sanford