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20080202991 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CHEMICAL ADDITION TO SLURRY - An apparatus and related method for introducing chemical treatment to a slurry. The apparatus includes a manifolded conduit for receiving and transferring slurry, a chemical treatment pump for regulated introduction of one or more chemicals to the slurry in the conduit, a controller unit, and a chemical treatment mixing tank. The chemical treatment apparatus may be stationary or located on a portable transport. The controller unit includes a programmable logic controller arranged to calculate suitable chemical treatment introduction parameters from meter information associated with the slurry flow. The programmable logic controller is further programmed to control operation of the chemical treatment pump and any slurry mixers to optimize slurry treatment, such as flocculation. | 08-28-2008 |
20080202992 | PURIFIER INSERT WITH A TABLET DISPENSER AND INDICATOR - A water purifier that can be placed between an upper canister and a lower canister. The upper canister may include filters. Unfiltered water placed in the upper canister drains by gravity through the filters and water purifier into the lower canister. The water purifier includes a dispenser, a purifying media, and an indicator. Filtered, but unpurified, water passes from the upper canister into the water purifier, which houses the dispenser in which a material containing a chlorine and/or bromine compound is located. As water contacts the material, halogen is eluted to the filtered water. The purifying media contacts the unpurified water with halogen. The purifying media binds with the halogen, thereby maintaining the activity of the purifying media to purify the unpurified water. The water purifier may include an indicator to indicate when the material needs replacing. | 08-28-2008 |
20080210606 | Filtration System Preparation of Fluids for Medical Applications - Systems, methods, and devices for preparation of water for various uses including blood treatment are described. In embodiments, fluid is passed either by pump or passively by gravity feed, through various filtration elements from a fluid source to a treatment fluid container. The latter forms a batch that may be used during treatment. The advantage of forming the batch before treatment is that the rate of filtering needn't match the rate of consumption during treatment which provides multiple benefits and liabilities to overcome, as discussed herein. Mechanisms for preparing pure water for infusion or medicaments are described such as elimination of chlorine and colloidal aluminum. Also various control mechanisms to help avoid contamination are describe. | 09-04-2008 |
20080245710 | EXFILTRATION APPARATUS - An exfiltration apparatus for removing contaminants from a fluid, the exfiltration apparatus including a housing defining a fluid flow path and having a first filter/sorptive layer positioned within a first portion of the housing and a second filter/sorptive layer positioned within a second portion of the housing. The first portion of the housing and the first filter/sorptive layer are removable as a unit from the second portion of the housing. The exfiltration apparatus may also include a container positioned within the second filter/sorptive layer and a third filter/sorptive layer disposed within the container. The exfiltration apparatus may also include a container defining a fluid retaining chamber. The chamber may be generally positioned between the first filter/sorptive layer and the second filter/sorptive layer. | 10-09-2008 |
20080264839 | Oil filter inspection device having interchangeable adapters and drive pin assembly having detents - A lightweight portable motorized oil filter inspection device comprising a housing, a drive plate having a plurality of gear teeth, an oil filter size adapter mounting adaptable to receive at least one of a plurality of interchangeable oil filter size adapters, at least one drive pin assembly mounting for accepting at least one adjustable drive pin assembly having a plurality of detents, a cutting blade assembly and a means to rotate the drive plate. The drive pin assembly having a plurality of detents enables precise alignment of at least one drive pin with at least one of the oil flow apertures of an oil filter canister. The drive plate is directly driven by a motor drive gear having a plurality of compatible gear drive teeth, mounted on an electric motor shaft. | 10-30-2008 |
20080272033 | Water filter and treatment system and component - A water treatment system comprising a separable water treatment component and a host water treatment apparatus is described. The component is useable in the host apparatus, and has an electronic circuit which is adapted to co-operate with an electronic circuit in the host apparatus. In typical operation, the electronic circuit of the component includes at least a data tag, and the presence of the data tag is identified by the electronic circuit of the host apparatus upon correct fitment and/or installation of the component, which creates a two-way communication protocol. The host apparatus can then upload relevant data from the data tag, etc., and the component's circuit can download the relevant information from the host apparatus. The present invention provides the benefits of electrical co-operation and data tagging. | 11-06-2008 |
20080314806 | Waste Water Purification Apparatus - A wastewater purifying apparatus has plural treatment chambers for stepwise purifying wastewater discharged from a lavatory, a storage chamber for storing purified wastewater derived from the downstream-most treatment chamber, and a purified wastewater storage tank. A suction port is formed in the upstream-most treatment chamber for sucking the wastewater. Refluxing equipment refluxes wastewater from the treatment chambers downstream of the upstream-most treatment chamber into the upstream most treatment chamber. A purified wastewater supplier supplies the purified wastewater in the purified wastewater storage tank into the upstream-most treatment chamber. The above arrangement performs expedient and sophisticated purification treatment of the wastewater containing sludge components, such as sewage discharged from the lavatory, or miscellaneous effluents generated by pulverizing garbage by a disposer. The arrangement also simplifies washing of the apparatus. | 12-25-2008 |
20080314807 | Systems and Methods For Treating Water - Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a system, which can comprise a cage. The cage can define a chamber that can at least partially surround a tank. The system can comprise a plurality of water treatment components adapted to receive a non-potable water input and to provide a potable water output. | 12-25-2008 |
20080314808 | Portable, refillable water dispenser serving batches of water purified of organic and inorganic pollutants - A portable, refillable water dispenser serving batches of water purified of organic and inorganic pollutants includes a portable, refillable and hand-holdable vessel for holding and pouring water having a spout and, inside the portable, refillable and hand-holdable vessel, moving water and still water processing module cooperative to remove inorganic and organic pollutants from water received batchwise by the vessel. | 12-25-2008 |
20090008306 | EXTRACORPOREAL DIALYSIS READY PERITONEAL DIALYSIS MACHINE - A dialysis system includes: (i) a dialysate pump; (ii) a patient line having a connector configured to be attached to a peritoneal patient part; (iii) an extracorporeal circuit; (iv) a blood pump in fluid communication with the extracorporeal circuit; (v) a blood filter in fluid communication with the extracorporeal circuit; and (vi) a control unit configured and arranged to selectively perform a therapy which (a) the blood pump is deactivated and the dialysate pump is caused to pump dialysate through the patient line or (b) the blood pump is activated to pump blood to the blood filter and the dialysate pump is caused to pump dialysate to the filter/extracorporeal circuit and/or remove fluid from the filter. | 01-08-2009 |
20090008307 | Blood centrifuge having clamshell blood reservoir holder with index line - A rotatable rotor for separating components contained in a fluid, comprising an annular base having a first annular channel and an annular cover having a second annular channel for holding a flexible doughnut-shaped centrifuge bag therebetween. The cover has one or more radially spaced apart concentric indicator lines for monitoring the separation of the components. When the base and cover are superimposed, the first and second channels define an annular interior chamber having an off-centered figure eight configuration. The base and cover each comprise a grooved column axially centered and extending from the base top surface and the cover bottom surface, respectively. The flexible bag comprises inner and outer tubes extending from the core of the bag and which are seated in the column grooves to ensure that the bag is fixably rotatable with the rotor. | 01-08-2009 |
20090032446 | Mobile station and methods for diagnosing and modeling site specific effluent treatment facility requirements - A mobile station and methods are disclosed for diagnosing and modeling site specific effluent treatment facility requirements to arrive at a treatment regimen and/or proposed commercial plant model idealized for the particular water/site requirements. The station includes a mobile platform having power intake, effluent intake and fluid outflow facilities and first and second suites of selectably actuatable effluent pre-treatment apparatus. An effluent polishing treatment array is housed at the station and includes at least one of nanofiltration, reverse osmosis and ion-exchange stages. A suite of selectively actuatable post-treatment apparatus are housed at the station. Controls are connected at the station for process control, monitoring and data accumulation. A plurality of improved water treatment technologies are also disclosed. | 02-05-2009 |
20090057210 | IN-LINE FILTRATION SYSTEMS - A filtration system is disclosed that uses a combination of dead end filtration across opposing membranes with a sample take-off in the middle and cross-flow to prevent cake formation on these opposing filters. In one embodiment is a system that uses opposing filters with a central collection chamber that flips flow back and forth between the sides at a frequency that minimizes filter cake formation. In another embodiment, a combination flip-flip, cross flow system is disclosed. An additional embodiment discloses an actuator valve driven sampling system, in which valves collect the cross flow/counter flow filter cake samples as they are liberated from a filter surface and a quick through filter fluid pulse loosens the sample cake from the filter material. The invention increases effective operation time, allows for continuous filtration operation without interruption, and provides filtered samples that accurately represent the concentration of macromolecular species in industrial systems. | 03-05-2009 |
20090101549 | MODULAR ASSEMBLY FOR A PORTABLE HEMODIALYSIS SYSTEM - A modular assembly for a portable hemodialysis system may include a dialysis unit, e.g., that contains suitable components for performing hemodialysis, such as a dialyzer, one or more pumps to circulate blood through the dialyzer, a source of dialysate, and one or more pumps to circulate the dialysate through the dialyzer, and a power unit having a housing that contains suitable components for providing operating power to the pumps of the dialysis unit. The power unit may be selectively connected to the dialysis unit and provide power (e.g., pneumatic power in the form of pressure and/or vacuum) to the dialysis unit for the pumps when connected to the dialysis unit, but may be incapable of providing power to the dialysis unit when disconnected from the dialysis unit. The dialysis unit and the power unit are sized and weighted to each be carried by hand by a human. | 04-23-2009 |
20090134074 | Water Purification, Enhancement, and Dispensing Appliance - A water purifying and enhancement system of a modular construction designed as a built-in appliance located under the countertop or as a free-standing (stand alone) unit. The water appliance has a water inlet for obtaining water from a supply source, scale reduction device, booster or re-pressurization pump, pre-filtration, U.V. sterilization, R.O. filtration, de-ionization (CDI or mechanical), mineral injection system (for adding desired minerals into the purified water), water diagnostic and monitoring cells, post filtration, proprietary water enhancement reactor consisting of specially engineered and blended ores of ceramic components, and/or an electrolytic ionization chamber, and/or a magnetic chamber, a water outlet for delivery of the highly purified enhanced water product, and a outlet to grey water drain for reject water. Control and monitoring instrumentation implemented into the front panel of the water appliance will continuously provide monitoring of water quality, filter life, filter maintenance, system failure indicators, and other pertinent diagnostic data. | 05-28-2009 |
20090166271 | WATER CIRCULATION TREATMENT SYSTEM IN HOUSING ESTATE - The invention relates to a water circulation treatment system in housing estate comprising an oxidative biologic filter chamber, a sloping plate sedimentation chamber, an electric biology organic sewage processor and a carbon absorption chamber, said oxidative biologic filter chamber, said sloping plate sedimentation chamber, said electric biology organic sewage processor and said carbon absorption chamber are connected in sequence, wherein the electric biology organic sewage processor includes a shell and a plurality pairs of electrodes, the plurality pairs of electrodes placed in the shell of the electric biology organic sewage processor and surrounded by filter materials, the extending directions of the electrodes are perpendicular to that of water flow in the shell of the electric biology organic sewage processor. This system can purify discharged water which meet sewage discharged standards to a high degree of purification to be used as drinking water. | 07-02-2009 |
20090173673 | FLUID DELIVERY DEVICE - A container ( | 07-09-2009 |
20090200215 | Integrated portable water purifier - The present invention relates to an integrated portable water purifier. The water purifier uses advanced microprocessor based technology. The present invention also relates to a method for purifying water, by filtration through adsorption media to remove harmful chemicals followed by ultraviolet treatment to disinfect the water. The object of the present invention is to provide a water purifier, which effectively removes the contaminants found in drinking water and overcomes many disadvantages stated above. The integrated portable water purifier, has raw water chamber ( | 08-13-2009 |
20090200216 | STORM DRAIN FILTER - A treatment station for a water drainage conduit has a chamber with an inlet and outlet in fluid communication with upstream and downstream sections of the conduit and a sediment collection portion. Water enters the chamber via the inlet, collecting in the sediment collection portion until it reaches a level in the chamber such that it flows out of the outlet. A filter is mountable above the sediment collection portion for the upwards-flowing filtration of water passing through the chamber to remove organic contaminants. Access means are provided for removal and replacement of the filter and removal of solid material deposited in the sediment collection portion. The treatment station may also have by pass means which operate where the flow of water exceeds a rate which can flow through the filter and preliminary sediment collection chamber for collecting large quantities of sediment. Uses of the treatment station are also described. | 08-13-2009 |
20090230032 | TREATMENT DEVICE FOR COOLING AND MAGNETICALLY TREATING LIQUID WITHIN A CONTAINER AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A treatment device for magnetically treating liquid in a liquid container includes a container holder to receive the liquid container. An active cooling unit is associated with the container holder to cool the liquid within the liquid container. At least one magnet associated with the container holder to generate a magnetic field within the liquid in the liquid container. | 09-17-2009 |
20090230033 | System for continuous optimization of wastewater treatment - A system for controlling the injection of wastewater treatment chemicals into a wastewater treatment stream includes a holding tank for collecting and holding wastewater being treated, a camera positioned for making images of the wastewater in the holding tank, means for automatically making the images of the wastewater in the holding tank at scheduled intervals, means for analyzing the images in order to determine the necessity for injecting wastewater treatment chemicals into the wastewater stream, comprising measuring the size, distribution and number of pixels of differing colors and appearances, such that pixels of differing colors and appearances represent differing moieties in the wastewater stream including unreacted waste products and unreacted wastewater treatment chemicals, and means for injecting wastewater treatment chemicals into the wastewater stream responsive to the analysis of the images indicating the necessity of such injection. | 09-17-2009 |
20090294339 | CUSTOMIZABLE PERSONAL DIALYSIS DEVICE HAVING EASE OF USE AND THERAPY ENHANCEMENT FEATURES - A peritoneal dialysis machine includes an enclosure; dialysate pump located within the enclosure; a graphical user interface connected to the enclosure and configured to display a parameter associated with the dialysate pump; and a projector configured to project the parameter onto a surface external from the enclosure so as to allow a patient to readily view the parameter. | 12-03-2009 |
20100006483 | Replaceable filter elements including unique pressure relief and systems including same - According to one embodiment a replaceable filter element includes a substantially annular filter media extending from a first end to a second end and has an exterior, a substantially hollow interior, and a first permeability. A first end plate is coupled to the first end of the substantially annular filter media. The first end plate includes an aperture leading to the substantially hollow interior of the substantially annular filter media. The replaceable filter element includes a filter media piece positioned adjacent the second end of the substantially annular filter media and has a second permeability less than the first permeability. The replaceable filter element includes an outer wrap extending from the second end of the substantially annular filter media along a portion of the exterior of the substantially annular filter media. Further embodiments, forms, objects, features, advantages, aspects, and benefits shall become apparent from the following description and drawings. | 01-14-2010 |
20100044284 | WATER FILTER DEVICE WITH DEPLETION DISPLAY - The present invention relates to a water filter device having a filter section for treating water, in particular by ion exchange. It is defined in that a depletion display for a water treatment agent of the filter section is provided. | 02-25-2010 |
20100051518 | Method for diagnosing machine fault by analyzing hydraulic fluid - Method for monitoring conditions within a plurality of machines that receive fluid from a common source includes providing a supply line extending from the common source to an inlet at each of the machines. A return line is also provided that extends from an outlet at each of the machines to the common source to return fluid from each of the machines to the common source. A particulate filter is provided at the outlet of each of the machines so that each of the particulate filters will capture the particulates that were added to the fluid in the particular one of the machines with which that filter is associated. The particulate filters are periodically examined to determine the buildup of particulates that were generated within that particular machine. The particulate build up indicates whether or not a machine is in need of repair. | 03-04-2010 |
20100096302 | SYSTEM FOR MONITORING THE PERFORMANCE OF FLUID TREATMENT CARTRIDGES - A fluid treatment system is provided, the system including a fluid treatment cartridge for treating fluid passing therethrough. The cartridge has an inlet through which untreated fluid enters the cartridge and an outlet from which treated fluid exits the cartridge. The cartridge also has a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag for storing data. The fluid treatment system also includes a connection manifold configured to detachably support the fluid treatment cartridge. The connection manifold has an inlet flow path for directing untreated fluid to the inlet of the cartridge and an outlet flow path for directing treated fluid from the outlet of the cartridge, and a data sensor for reading data stored on the RFID tag. The fluid treatment system further includes means for evaluating the data stored on the RFID tag and read by the data sensor, as well as means for deterring fluid treatment system use based upon the evaluation of the data stored on the RFID tag and read by the data sensor. | 04-22-2010 |
20100133153 | Medical Fluid Cassettes and Related Systems - The invention relates to an apparatus for the treatment of a medical liquid comprising a liquid treatment machine and a cassette insertable therein substantially made of a rigid base body of the cassette with fitted chambers and passages and a foil covering them. | 06-03-2010 |
20100140149 | Modular, Portable Dialysis System - The present invention is directed toward a dialysis unit that is modular and portable, with improved functionality. In one embodiment, the dialysis system comprises a top unit that is detachably affixed to a base that comprises a reservoir for fluid storage. Among numerous other features, the portable, modular dialysis system of the present invention has improved power door locking, zoned leak detection, fluid handling, and mechanical design features that enable improved modularity. | 06-10-2010 |
20100170833 | POWERED CARTRIDGES AND OTHER DEVICES WITHIN HOUSINGS - The present invention describes a system and method for supplying electrical power to a device, such as a filter element, located within a housing. In one embodiment, a conductive coil is embedded into the housing base, and a second coil is embedded into the filter element. Current is then passed through the coil in the housing base. Through induction, a current is created in the second coil in the filter element, in much the same way as a transformer functions. This inductive field may interfere with the operation of the various electronic functions, such as communications, sensing or other activities. To overcome this issue, an energy storage component, such as a capacitor, is included in the filter electronics. In this way, the power generated by the inductive field can be stored, and used when the inductive field is no longer present. | 07-08-2010 |
20100176037 | SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR WATER FILTRATION AND PURIFICATION - A system for water purification, filtration and item sanitization are described herein. In one embodiment, a water filtration device uses an extruded carbon sheet or granulated activated carbon to filter unpurified, gravity-fed water. A filtering medium is provided within a lower opening of an upper reservoir for filtering unfiltered water passing therethrough, the filtering medium being located above and not extending into a lower reservoir. The device can be a stand-alone water container or incorporated within a water purification system having a further purification technology located in a base in fluid communication with the water container. The base can include controls for informing a user when the water filtration or item sanitization has been completed. Practical applications include drinking water filtration, sanitization of household items, medical equipment, and the like. | 07-15-2010 |
20100187167 | Method For Providing A Circuit For Biological Liquid And Circuit Obtained - The method comprises the step of forming pipes ( | 07-29-2010 |
20100193413 | DEVICE FOR MONITORING WATER FOR MICROBIAL GERMS - A device for continuously, periodically monitoring water for microbial germs, comprising a reactor and at least one reagent feed line into the reactor and at least one metering device for reagents as well as at least one measuring device for detecting the presence of microorganisms, wherein the reactor comprises a reactor chamber and a filtrate chamber, which is separated from said reactor chamber by means of a filter, a water feed line as well as a reagent feed line empty into the reactor chamber and at least one water discharge line leads out of the filtrate chamber, and a controller is set up to use pump/valve means to lead a predefinable quantity of water into the reactor chamber and through the filter as well as to introduce a predefinable quantity of reagent into the reactor chamber. | 08-05-2010 |
20100206785 | Cart and installation for treating biological liquid - The cart comprises a lateral face by which it is adapted to be juxtaposed against another cart. It further comprises a first pump, a second pump disposed below said first pump and laterally offset relative thereto, and a tank adapted to receive a feed container provided to contain said biological liquid, said tank being disposed above said first pump and offset laterally relative thereto. | 08-19-2010 |
20100243542 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR TREATING AN AQUEOUS SOLUTION CONTAINING BIOLOGICAL CONTAMINANTS - Process, apparatus and article for treating an aqueous solution containing biological contaminants. The process includes contacting an aqueous solution containing a biological contaminant with an aggregate composition comprising an insoluble rare earth-containing compound to form a solution depleted of active biological contaminants. The aggregate includes more than 10.01% by weight of the insoluble rare earth-containing compound. The insoluble rare earth-containing compound can include one or more of cerium, lanthanum, or praseodymium. A suitable insoluble cerium-containing compound can be derived from a cerium carbonate, a cerium oxalate or a cerium salt. The composition can consist essentially of cerium oxides, and optionally, a binder and/or flow aid. The aggregate includes no more than two elements selected from the group consisting of yttrium, scandium, and europium when the aggregate is to be sintered. Although intended for a variety of fluid treatment applications, such applications specifically include removing or deactivating biological contaminants in water. | 09-30-2010 |
20100270217 | DRAINLESS REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM - A drainless reverse osmosis (RO) water purification system provides relatively pure water for on-demand dispensing, while recycling brine to a domestic hot water system. The drainless purification system includes a pre-filter catalyst cartridge for removing chlorine-based contaminants from a tap water supply upstream from an RO membrane. The catalyst is regularly refreshed by a high through-flow of water to a conventional cold water dispense faucet, thereby significantly prolonging the service life of the RO membrane. The RO membrane is incorporated into a multi-cartridge unit adapted for facilitated slide-out removal and replacement as needed. A control valve recycles brine from the RO membrane to the hot water system during pure water production, and recirculates tap water through the RO membrane when a pure water reservoir is substantially filled. The multi-cartridge unit may further include an air filtration system for providing a flow of filtered air. | 10-28-2010 |
20100276345 | APPARATUS FOR TREATING RADIOACTIVE NITRATE WASTE LIQUID - An apparatus for treating a radioactive nitrate waste liquid includes: a denitrification tank ( | 11-04-2010 |
20100320127 | FLUID PROCESSING - 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. | 12-23-2010 |
20110024337 | FILTER WITH DATA STORAGE PROVIDED WITH AN ANTENNA FOR TRANSMITTING SIGNALS - The invention relates to a filter element ( | 02-03-2011 |
20110031171 | Solar Powered Utility Unit - A solar power utility unit is disclosed that collects solar power during the day; stores the power in a battery pack; and distributes the energy stored in the battery to one or more utilities. The utilities can include a water purification system using a UV lamp, lights, AC electrical power to charge electronic devices, and a refrigerator. The utility unit has an electronic control unit to manage the electrical energy stored in the battery. The utilities can be ranked in priority and power turned off to lower priority utilities to ensure that the highest priority utility is serviced. Water purification system may be a continuous process with the water circulated by an electric pump, a batch process with the water transported by intermittent use of the electric pump, or a gravity feed process with valves to control the flow in and out of the purifier. | 02-10-2011 |
20110036760 | GREY WATER REGENERATION SYSTEM - The object of this invention is a grey water regeneration system for its subsequent reuse which guarantees the quality of the purified water, disposing of sensors which fully control the process by means of an automaton programmed so that if it detects any problem in the system, the water can be evacuated to the general collector ( | 02-17-2011 |
20110062060 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATION BETWEEN A FLUID FILTRATION APPARATUS AND FILTER - A system allowing the wireless transfer of data between a fluid filtering apparatus having a controller and a filter when the filter is positioned within the fluid filtering apparatus is described. The system includes a reader circuit and tag circuit in which the tag circuit includes read-only information and an enable bit responsive to a disable signal from the reader circuit to permanently de-authorize use of the filter with the fluid filtering apparatus. The controller is operatively connected to the reader circuit for interpreting the coded information and may modify or eliminate fluid flow within the fluid filtering apparatus, and/or provide a visible or audible warning to the user on the basis of filter manufacturer specifications such as volume and/or time of filter use. | 03-17-2011 |
20110084006 | UV LIQUID STORAGE AND DISPENSING DEVICE - A liquid storage and dispensing device with a filter for removing minerals and a UV light source for killing pathogens existing in a liquid. A liquid is introduced into the device via the inlet. The liquid passes through the filter into a collector. The filtered liquid flows from the collector through a thru passage into a UV chamber. The UV light source emits UV rays through a UV transmissive wall into the interior portion of the UV chamber. Exposure to the UV light kills pathogens present in the filtered liquid. Substantially purified liquid can then be dispensed from an outlet. | 04-14-2011 |
20110094949 | DECHLORINATOR AND METHOD OF DECHLORINATION - A dechlorinator for dechlorinating a stream of water comprises a housing comprising an inlet and an outlet. The housing defines a flow path between the inlet and the outlet. A filter is operatively supported in the housing and located in the flow path. At least one dechlorinating tablet is operatively supported in the housing and located in the flow path downstream of the filter for dechlorinating water flowing from the filter to the outlet. | 04-28-2011 |
20110094950 | SHAKER SCREEN FILTER FOR A DRILLING FLUID SHAKER - An improved shaker screen filter for a well fluid shale shaker includes a main frame arranged for being arranged in the well fluid shale shaker for screening, preferably under vibration, of drilling mud, wherein the mainframe is subdivided into a plurality of smaller cell frames, one or more cell plug filters with one or more layers of screen cloths on top of at least one support cloth or support layer, wherein each of the cell plug filter includes a cell plug filter frame arranged to be held in each of the cell corresponding frames of the main frame, wherein at least one of the cell plug filter frame includes a locking mechanism arranged for locking the cell plug filter frame, upon desire, in a preferred position in the cell frame, correspondingly releasing the cell plug filter frame from the cell frame. | 04-28-2011 |
20110100885 | BALLAST WATER TREATMENT DEVICE - Disclosed herein is a ballast water treatment device. The device includes a filtering unit filtering ballast water introduced into a ship using a filter, a vortex generating unit generating an artificial vortex in the ballast water filtered by the filtering unit, and an ultraviolet treatment unit having an ultraviolet lamp which sterilizes the ballast water discharged from the vortex generating unit using ultraviolet rays, thus preventing secondary contamination resulting from by-products, preventing a ballast tank from becoming contaminated, affording effective maintenance, and making it convenient to control. Further, an artificial vortex is formed in the ballast water when it is mixed, thus allowing a large quantity of ultraviolet rays to be radiated onto the ballast water passing through the ultraviolet treatment unit, therefore improving a sterilization effect. | 05-05-2011 |
20110147282 | SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATIC WATER DISCHARGE MANAGEMENT - A water discharge management system is provided. The water discharge management system includes a water processing system, a controller provided with an executable recapture protocol, and a plurality of controllable multi-way valves which control and implement a regeneration cycle of the water processing system based upon the recapture protocol. Each controllable multi-way valve is in operable communication with the controller through a signal path. The controllable multi-way valves are responsive to a signal exchanged with the controller through the signal path and operable between a first position connecting an input from the water processing system to a first output, and a second position connecting the input from the water processing system to a second output. | 06-23-2011 |
20110163016 | Reverse Osmosis System - Embodiments of the invention provide a reverse osmosis system including a feed water inlet, a reverse osmosis module coupled to the feed water inlet, and at least one blend valve. The blend valve can be coupled to a permeate outlet and the, feed water inlet and can be capable of blending the feed water and the permeate water to produce mixed water. The blend valve can be adjusted to achieve a desired TDS level in the mixed water. | 07-07-2011 |
20110163017 | Wastewater Treatment Method and Apparatus - The present invention discloses a method and apparatus for separating particles and dissolved matter from a produced water fluid stream. Specifically, the present invention includes a first pressure source which transports untreated produced water or contaminated aqueous fluid into a separator annulus with a filter element disposed therein. The untreated fluid is placed under appropriate pressure sufficient to produce turbulent flow, increased particle kinetics and/or cavitation allowing the desired fluid to penetrate and pass into and through the, filter media. The treated fluid is then transported to a collection tank. The contaminant matter retained by the filter media may be removed by the nearly instantaneous reverse pressurization of the separator annulus by a second pressure source thereby removing the contaminant particles away from contact with the filter media, and which may then be transported to a waste collection tank or separator for further treatment. | 07-07-2011 |
20110198271 | WATER PURIFIER FOR OUTDOOR - An outdoor water purifier using a ceramic filter is disclosed. The outdoor water purifier is installed in home water pipes or water supply pipes for various industrial purposes to sterilize water and improve water purity. The outdoor water purifier includes a water gauge that measures the flow of tap water to calculate the water use rate, a filter connected to the water gauge for filtering tap water, a filter alarm that measures the state of the filter, and an RF transmitter connected to the filter for wirelessly transmitting data of tap water use rate according to the amount of tap water used. The filter is installed to a water supply pipe and configured in such a way that a carbon layer, a ceramic layer, an antibacterial layer, and a fine ceramic layer, stacking from the top thereof, in order to improve taste and to remove odor and bacteria contained in raw water. | 08-18-2011 |
20110210048 | SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING INTRODUCTION OF A REDUCING AGENT TO A LIQUID STREAM - A method and system of providing ultrapure water for semiconductor fabrication operations is provided. The water is treated by utilizing a free radical scavenging system and a free radical removal system. The free radical scavenging system can utilize actinic radiation with a free radical precursor compound, such as ammonium persulfate. The free radical removal system can comprise use of a reducing agent. The ultrapure water may be further treated by utilizing ion exchange media and degasification apparatus. A control system can be utilized to regulate addition of the precursor compound, the intensity of the actinic radiation, and addition of the reducing agent to the water. | 09-01-2011 |
20110210049 | WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS WITH COMMUNICATION NETWORK LINKS AND METHODS - A modularizable system for water treatment having a low energy requirement to process water for reuse at the residence which results in a reduction in the amount of fossil fuels required to power large water processing stations and transfer water from water plants to individual residences is disclosed. The system increases availability of water at the residential level in areas where water is a limited or limiting resource (e.g., in arid climates). Furthermore, the amount of water a residence uses in a given cycle is more efficient. The system is in communication with a central station which enables it to send repair signals or facilitate repair of the system. | 09-01-2011 |
20110226679 | Sink-Side Filter - The present invention is a liquid filter that includes a removable filter cartridge that is easily accessible for quick, easy replacement, the filter being installed directly adjacent to or preferably in direct contact with the sink itself utilizing the opening originally intended for the spray attachment on the sink, or, where there is no opening for a spray attachment, by adding a small hole to access the liquid supply below the countertop, the filter being designed to sit entirely on top of the sink flange or countertop immediately adjacent to the sink and containing an integral faucet for dispensing filtered liquid, along with an integral actuator or switch to control the flow of filtered liquid. | 09-22-2011 |
20110226680 | HEAT EXCHANGER AND METHOD FOR HEAT EXCHANGING - A method for exchanging heat between an effluent fluid and a blood fluid and a heat exchanger for heat exchange. The heat exchanger comprises a first and a second fluid circuit extending through the heat exchanger. The heat exchanger further comprises a stack of fluid plates and a membrane arranged between each of the fluid plates where one interspace is formed between each fluid plate and membrane. The first and the second fluid circuit is each constituted by a passage extending through the fluid plates and membranes and along the fluid plates and membranes in at least two interspaces According to the method for heat exchanging an effluent fluid is passed through the first fluid circuit and a blood fluid is passed through the second fluid circuit such that the effluent fluid is passed along one side of a membrane and simultaneously the blood fluid is passed along the other side of the membrane. Heat is thus exchanged between the effluent fluid and the blood fluid over the membrane. | 09-22-2011 |
20110247970 | Portable Pump And Filter Assembly For Use In Pools, Spas And Open Bodies Of Water - The present invention is directed to a portable submersible pump and filter assembly for direct filtration of a body of water without the need for intake or discharge hoses or assemblies. The present invention is further directed to a pump and filter assembly that can be positioned at any depth within the water being filtered and can be easily removed after the desired filtration is complete. The present invention is further directed to a solar powered portable pump and filter assembly that operates while floating on fluid being filtered. The present invention is further directed to a highly efficient portable pump and filter assembly that is adapted to be directly coupled to and powered by various power sources including direct current and green energy supplies such as solar or wind power. | 10-13-2011 |
20110253604 | OZONATION SYSTEM FOR TREATING SECONDARY WASTEWATER - Septic systems incorporating an ozonation system comprise one or more corona discharge ozone generators receiving air, such as atmospheric air, and having an outlet for the withdrawal of a mixture of air and ozone gas. The system also comprises a septic tank for receiving primary wastewater, and a pump tank receiving secondary wastewater effluent from the septic tank. The ozonation system includes a submersible ozone introduction pump disposed in the bottom of the pump tank, wherein the ozone introduction pump includes an impeller within a housing, the housing having an inlet and a plurality of radial outlet ports along its circumferential area surrounding the impeller. A conduit couples the outlet of the corona discharge ozone generator to the inlet of the impeller housing, wherein the ozone introduction pump reduces pressure in the conduit to draw air into the ozone generator and draws the mixture of air and ozone gas into the impeller housing for introduction into the secondary wastewater. An optional ultraviolet light source may be disposed in the headspace of the pump tank to enhance the activity of the ozone. | 10-20-2011 |
20110278206 | Drinking Container and Filter Assembly - A personal, portable drinking container has a bottle with a neck, a reservoir, and a top opening in the neck providing access to the reservoir. A cap is removably fitted on the neck to close the opening. A filter assembly is provided in the bottle and carries a filter media with a finite useful life. An indicator can be provided on part of the drinking container and set by a user to indicate a parameter relevant to the useful life. The filter assembly can have a cage connectable to the container. The filter media can be in the cage and the indicator can be on the cage or the bottle. The filter media can be cylindrical with an open center and have a pleated layer of non-woven, cellulose material and a film layer of non-woven fabric material. The filter assembly can be capable of a liquid flow rate of at least about 15 ml/sec passing through the filter media. | 11-17-2011 |
20110290706 | WATER PURIFYING APPARATUS HAVING CLEANING SYSTEM - A water purifying apparatus comprises: a filtering unit; a water tank unit for storing water having passed through the filtering unit; an extraction unit for selectively extracting the water stored in the water tank unit; and a cleaning system for sequentially controlling a cleaning process and a rinsing process of the water tank unit. Since cleaning and rinsing processes for the water purifying apparatus are automatically executed by a series of consecutive processes, the user may directly clean the water purifying apparatus if necessary without requiring a Codi's visit. Furthermore, the number of times that the Codi visits the use's home for cleaning of the water purifying apparatus is reduced. This may allow the Codi to have an enhanced working efficiency, and to pay less effort to a cleaning process for the water purifying apparatus. | 12-01-2011 |
20110297592 | OIL SOLUBLE ADDITIVE INJECTION APPARATUS - A lubricant additive dispensing apparatus comprising a base providing a manifold distribution to present lubricant to a series of dispensing chambers. The dispensing chambers are fabricated having a porous sidewall formed in a tubular shape. Additive is stored within a reservoir formed by the tubular shape. A delivery piston is provided proximate and in fluid communication with the manifold. The lubricant applies pressure to the delivery piston. The delivery piston applies pressure to the stored additive. The pressure forces a small volume of additive to pass through the porous sidewall, blending the additive with the flowing lubricant. The reservoir can be formed between an outer tubular member and an inner tubular member. Lubricant can pass through an interior of the inner tubular member, existing a flow discharge port located proximate an end cap assembled to a distal end of the reservoir. | 12-08-2011 |
20110297593 | HEMODIALYSIS SYSTEM USING SORBENT AND RESERVOIR - A hemodialysis system including (i) a dialyzer; (ii) a blood circuit including a blood pump in fluid communication with the dialyzer; (iii) a dialysate circuit including a dialysate circulation pump in fluid communication with the dialyzer, at least a portion of the dialysate circuit incorporated into a disposable dialysate cassette; (iv) a sorbent cartridge for cleaning used dialysate flowing in the dialysate circuit; (v) a reservoir holding an initial supply of dialysate; (vi) a reservoir pump in fluid communication with the dialysate circuit and the reservoir; (vii) a supply of infusate; and (viii) an infusate pump in fluid communication with the dialysate circuit and the supply of infusate. | 12-08-2011 |
20110303588 | HEMODIALYSIS SYSTEM WITH HORIZONTAL CASSETTE ROLLER PUMPS - A hemodialysis system includes (i) a plurality of pump rollers: (ii) a fluid heater, the pump rollers and the heater positioned and arranged to accept a horizontally loaded dialysate cassette: (iii) a dialyzer; (iv) a sorbent cartridge; and (v) wherein the dialysate cassette includes first and second tubes for horizontal interaction with the pump rollers and a third tube for horizontal interaction with the heater, the cassette in fluid communication with the sorbent cartridge. | 12-15-2011 |
20120006729 | WATER PURIFIER - There is provided a water purifier in which a display portion can obtain a higher waterproof property and the workability in manufacturing of the display portion can be improved. In a water purifier which includes a display portion ( | 01-12-2012 |
20120024765 | FILTERING CORE FOR FLUID - The present invention discloses a filtering core for fluid, which includes main body and several identify portion. The main body is used to filter fluid. The identify portion are different from one another on color. Their colors are also different from the original color of the main body. When the main body accumulates a certain amount of contaminants, and changes its original color to a second color, the user may match this second color with the closest color on one of the identify portion. Then, he may decide if he needs to replace the filtering core, or wash the main body. This would help the user to enhance the precision judgment on deciding the time to replace the filtering core. | 02-02-2012 |
20120024766 | Wastewater Re-Use Systems - A wastewater reuse system has a wastewater treatment system connected to a dwelling for receiving wastewater therefrom. The wastewater treatment system has a pump tank with an outlet that can be connected to a central wastewater collection system. There can be a pump in the pump tank for pumping water from the pump tank to a use recipient of treated wastewater such as an irrigation system. | 02-02-2012 |
20120031820 | FITTING COUPLER FOR PLANAR FLUID CONDUIT - A fitting coupler is provided configured for coupling a planar fluid conduit and a fluidic device. The fluidic device comprises a cavity, a device conduit, and a mouth where the device conduit opens into the cavity. A contact pressure element is configured for sealingly pressing the planar fluid conduit to the mouth, so that a conduit opening of the planar fluid conduit opens into the mouth. | 02-09-2012 |
20120103880 | FUEL FILTER HAVING INTEGRATED SENSORS - A fuel filter assembly for an internal combustion engine includes a molded plastic housing defining an interior filter chamber. A filter element is operatively supported in the filter chamber. Fuel is passed through the filter chamber to remove impurities. At least one sensor is operatively supported by the housing for sensing at least one condition of the fuel passing through the fuel filter. The sensor includes an element that is exposed to the fuel. A common connector terminal is adapted to provide electrical communication with a source of power. Leads extend between the element and the common connector terminal. The leads are encased in plastic substantially between the element and the common connector terminal such that the leads are sealed from contact with the fuel. The present invention is also directed toward a method of manufacturing a fuel filter for an internal combustion engine. | 05-03-2012 |
20120125825 | Sanitizing Filter for Water Dispenser | 05-24-2012 |
20120132573 | POINT-OF-USE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM - A water treatment system is capable of meeting the particular needs of a variety of water treatment system applications. For instance, the water treatment system may include a customizable display, multiple interchangeable filters and disinfection systems. In one embodiment, a vessel containing the filters and disinfection assembly can be easily removed from a base that supplies water to the vessel. In another embodiment, the water treatment system includes a plate that includes at least one electrical connection. One or more electronics bricks with sensors, displays and the like can be removably attached to the plate such that each electronics brick is in electrical communication with said brick. In another embodiment, the water treatment system incorporates one or more stackable and interchangeable filter blocks that direct water flowing into the vessel through each filter media. | 05-31-2012 |
20120160747 | Method and Device for Marking Objects, Particularly Components of a Motor Vehicle, with an Embossed Hologram and Objects Marked in this Way - The invention relates to a method and to a device for marking objects, particularly components ( | 06-28-2012 |
20120168357 | LIQUID FILTER DEVICE - Provided is a filter device for filtering liquid by passing it through one or more filtering media. The filter device comprises a cartridge defining a treatment region filled with said one or more filtering media and has a liquid inlet and a liquid outlet. A locking mechanism may be located within a liquid flow through the cartridge and configured to lock at least one of the liquid inlet and the liquid outlet upon expiration of life time of said at least one filtering medium. | 07-05-2012 |
20120187029 | POOL SKIMMER INTAKE WITH ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES - A pool skimmer inlet is sized and shaped to replace a standard pool skimmer plate. The skimmer inlet includes a replacement plate adapted to replace the standard filter plate and a body attached to the replacement plate. The body is formed with at least one cavity housing a sensor for monitoring pool conditions and an electronic sensor monitoring said sensor and generating appropriate electronic signals. Indicators may be mounted on the body together with one or more meshes that prefilter the water before it flows to a main filter. | 07-26-2012 |
20120222993 | FLOAT FOR INSPECTING SEWER SYSTEMS - The device used for collecting information on the condition of a sewer network. | 09-06-2012 |
20120241365 | SEPARATOR AND SEPARATING STRIP - A separator under the invention for the taking of blood serum or blood plasma contained in a blood sample from a separating strip comprises a top part, a bottom part and a joint. Said top part and bottom part are linked by the joint in a pivoting way. Bottom part is designed to support the separating strip. At least one nose is provided at the bottom part and/or underside of top part which can exert local pressure on the separating strip once top part and bottom part are folded together thus pressing blood serum or blood plasma out of the rear end of the separating strip. | 09-27-2012 |
20120248015 | WIRELESS RECEPTOR FOR COMMUNICATIONS WITHIN HOUSINGS - The present invention provides a system and method for transmitting information between a device within a housing to a second device, preferably a test or monitoring unit, outside of the housing. There are numerous issues associated with transferring information from within a sealed housing to an external device. In some cases, the use of wires inside the housing may be impractical, due to internal conditions, such as fluid flow, pressure or temperature. In one embodiment, the antenna of the external RF reading device is electrically connected to the dome of the housing. In another embodiment, the device within the housing is electrically connected to a housing component. In another embodiment, the gasket is used to pass information from within the housing to an external device. | 10-04-2012 |
20120267289 | Reactor for Versatile Effluent Treatment System - The present invention is reactor for treating water that includes a mixing tube having a length of L | 10-25-2012 |
20120267290 | APPARATUS FOR EXTRACORPOREAL BLOOD TREATMENT AND METHOD FOR MONITORING THE FLUID FLOW OF AN EXTRACORPOREAL BLOOD TREATMENT APPARATUS - The invention relates to the monitoring of the fluid flow in an apparatus for extracorporeal blood treatment. The device according to the invention and the method according to the invention are based on the fact that, in order to monitor the fluid flow, the change in weight of a collection container is monitored, in which a rinsing fluid is collected during a filling or rinsing phase. The monitoring of the fluid flow according to the invention permits continuous monitoring of the fluid flow both in a treatment mode, in which the blood treatment is carried out, as well as in a filling or rinsing mode, in which the fluid system is filled or rinsed with a fluid. | 10-25-2012 |
20120279910 | Dialysis Machine - A cartridge for use in a hemodialysis machine, the cartridge comprising a dialysate flow path including a dialyser, the dialysate flow path for delivering a flow of dialysate to the dialyser; a first mixing pump comprising a chamber having a fixed volume between a concave recess and a flexible membrane, said chamber for receiving a predetermined volume of a first dialysate solution base, and a volume of water; a flow balancing pump comprising: a chamber having a fixed volume between a concave recess and a flexible membrane, and inlet through which it receives dialysate; a fluid flow path connecting the first mixing pump to the flow balancing pump; the cartridge further comprising a first check valve having an inlet in fluid communication with said fluid flow path, said check valve configured to open if the pressure in the fluid flow path exceeds a predetermined pressure to allow excess fluid in the fluid flow path to flow through the first check valve to a drain, and to close when the pressure in the fluid flow path falls back below said predetermined pressure. | 11-08-2012 |
20120285870 | Medical Tubing Installation Detection - This disclosure relates to detecting fluid in medical tubing. In certain aspects, a method is performed by a data processing apparatus. The method includes controlling repetitive activation of the ultrasonic transmitter. The method also includes receiving a signal from the ultrasonic receiver during an activation of the ultrasonic transmitter. The method also includes determining that fluid is absent or present in a portion of the medical fluid tube based on a comparison between the signal and a threshold value. | 11-15-2012 |
20120298566 | Ultrasonic Assembly for Pool Cleaners - An ultrasonic assembly for pool cleaners which applying ultrasonic energy. According to various embodiments of the present invention, such ultrasonic assembly may optionally be applied to enhance and improve cleaning operation of pools, removing contaminators and handle unneeded biological organisms and waste. | 11-29-2012 |
20120298567 | WATER PURIFIER - A water purifier determining an appropriate discarded water quantity includes: a purified water supply; an integrated flow quantity measuring part; and a control and calculation part. The control and calculation part is configured to determine whether purified water is unsuitable for use based upon the integrated flow quantity measured for a period of time from when the supply is started. A value of water quantity Q | 11-29-2012 |
20120305457 | WATER FILTER AND ALERT ASSEMBLY FOR BATHROOM USE - A water filter and alert assembly for bathroom use includes a housing, at least one filter element, an alert device, and a cap. The housing has an externally threaded end, an internally threaded end, and a water passageway. The at least one filter element is disposed in the water passageway. The alert device includes a temperature sensing element and a temperature indicating element, wherein the temperature sensing element is provided in the water passageway to sense water temperature, and the temperature indicating element is configured to show water temperature and alert messages. The cap has an externally threaded end and an internally threaded end. The internally threaded end of the cap is connected with the externally threaded end of the housing so as to guide outgoing water and retain the at least one filter element. | 12-06-2012 |
20120305458 | HIGH RADIOACTIVITY FILTER - A high radioactivity filter system is disclosed. The invention utilizes within a container substructure a filter employing a combination of specially selected filtration and ion exchange media and a structural design of equipment for substantially or totally providing and/or rendering Class A waste forms and preventing the formation of Class B, C and GTCC waste forms. The invention also provides both ion exchange and filtration of liquid radioactive wastestreams. | 12-06-2012 |
20120318722 | SMART FILTER - According to one embodiment, a filter may comprise a housing, a filter medium positioned within the housing, the filter medium having an operational life related to an amount of fluid passed through the filter medium, and a one-bit memory element coupled to the housing, the one-bit memory having a first state that indicates that the operational life of the filter medium has not expired and having a second state that indicates that the operational life of the filter medium has expired. The one-bit memory element may be illustratively embodied as a fusible link. | 12-20-2012 |
20120318723 | WATER DISPENSING SYSTEM UTILIZING A SMART FILTER - According to one illustrative embodiment, a water dispensing system may include a replaceable water filter comprising (i) a filter medium having an operational life related to an amount of water passed through the filter medium and (ii) a one-bit memory element having a first state that indicates that the operational life of the filter medium has not expired and having a second state that indicates that the operational life of the filter medium has expired and an electronic control unit (ECU) remote from the replaceable water filter, the ECU configured to track usage of the replaceable water filter and switch the one-bit memory element from the first state to the second state in response to the usage of the replaceable water filter reaching a threshold value. | 12-20-2012 |
20130008838 | Autonomous Filter Element - An autonomous filter device and a method for improving the filter life and performance is disclosed. The filter element is equipped with one or more sensors, adapted to measure one or more characteristics. In response to the measured characteristic, the control logic within the filter element is able to determine an appropriate response. For example, the control logic may determine that a sudden, but temporary, blockage has occurred in the filter membrane. In response, the control logic may initiate a specific response designed to alleviate the blockage. The control logic will then determine the success of the response, based monitoring any change in the fluid characteristics. Based thereon, the control logic may alert the operator that the filter element must be replaced. Alternatively, if the response was successful in correcting the blockage, the control logic need not notify the operator, as the filter element is back to normal operating operation. | 01-10-2013 |
20130015109 | FILTER WITH ELECTRICAL SIGNATURE ANTI-COUNTERFEITING FEATURE - An anti-counterfeiting mechanism for a filter element to specifically, and preferably uniquely, identify a filter with a conductive pattern or path of conductive materials preferably either embedded (thin film circuit) under the surface, or over molded on, a portion of the filter. The conductive materials are preferably positioned at the filter end cap. The resistance of the filter element is an identifier that is preferably associated with the OEM manufacturer's labeling (such as product number) and/or other branding of the component. This electrical resistance signature permits rapid identification of counterfeit filters. | 01-17-2013 |
20130020237 | BLOOD TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Dialysis systems are disclosed comprising new fluid flow circuits. Systems may include blood and dialysate flow paths, where the dialysate flow path includes balancing, mixing, and/or directing circuits. Dialysate preparation may be decoupled from patient dialysis. Circuits may be defined within one or more cassettes. The fluid circuit fluid flow paths may be isolated from electrical components. A gas supply in fluid communication with the dialysate flow path and/or the dialyzer able to urge dialysate through the dialyzer and urge blood back to the patient may be included for certain emergency situations. Fluid handling devices, such as pumps, valves, and mixers that can be actuated using a control fluid, may be included. Control fluid may be delivered by an external pump or other device, which may be detachable and/or generally rigid, optionally with a diaphragm, dividing the device into first and second compartments. | 01-24-2013 |
20130020238 | PERCOLATING FILTER DEVICE - A percolating filter device including a casing with a wall on which is formed a seat, in which an accessory is retained in a removable way by corresponding fastening means and counter-means, which comprise a quick release fastening. | 01-24-2013 |
20130037461 | CUSTOMIZABLE PERSONAL DIALYSIS DEVICE HAVING EASE OF USE AND THERAPY ENHANCEMENT FEATURES - A peritoneal dialysis machine includes an enclosure; dialysate pump located within the enclosure; a graphical user interface allowing a patient to program a treatment including at least one patient fill performed by the dialysate pump, at least one dwell, and at least one drain performed by the dialysate pump; and the GUI further programmed to provide an alert when it is time to begin the treatment so as to complete the at least one patient fill, dwell and drain by a prescribed time. | 02-14-2013 |
20130062265 | MEDICAL TREATMENT ARRANGEMENT - 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. | 03-14-2013 |
20130068670 | FILTER UNIT - A filter unit includes a substantially cylindrical body portion having a proximal end and a distal end. First and second recessed engagement surfaces traverse at least part of the body portion. The first and second engagement surfaces include a first segment that extends substantially parallel with the longitudinal extent of the body portion. A second segment extends at an angle between 50 degrees and 60 degrees from the direction of the first segment. A third segment extends substantially orthogonal to the first segment. A laterally extending key member is disposed on the body portion between the first recessed engagement surface and the second recessed engagement surface. An engagement protrusion extends from the proximal end and has a sidewall with a water inlet and a concave engagement wall with a water outlet. The engagement wall includes a first portion that angles inward to the water outlet at a first angle. A second portion angles inward to the water outlet at a second angle different than the first angle. A periphery of the engagement wall at the first portion includes a first radius of curvature. The periphery of the engagement wall at the second portion includes a second radius of curvature that is larger than the first radius of curvature. First and second seals are disposed about the sidewall. The water inlet is disposed between the first and second seals. | 03-21-2013 |
20130068671 | PARALLEL ASSEMBLY OF CHROMATOGRAPHY COLUMN MODULES - A parallel assembly ( | 03-21-2013 |
20130075309 | Self-Test of a Dual-Probe Chlorine Sensor for a Hemodialysis System - In a hemodialysis system, a microprocessor periodically controls the injection of a quantity of a halogen solution, preferably an iodine solution, to trigger an event alarm. At a predetermined time, the solution is circulated into a chlorine-specific sensor probe to the point of exceeding a threshold on the sensor system. This event is then recorded and a chlorine alarm event light is illuminated. After the slug of solution is flushed from the system, the alarm clears but the event light remains lit. Then, the next time an operator arrives to operate the hemodialysis system, she can verify that the monitor recorded a chlorine event since the previous day. She then resets the event light. | 03-28-2013 |
20130092610 | OIL SKIMMER ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM - An oil skimmer system including a vacuum truck having a pump with a vacuum hose attached at one end to the pump intake port to create a suction at the opposite or intake end of the vacuum hose to which a suction tube is operatively attached at its discharge end, and mounted on an articulating and extendable arm of a backhoe an oil skimmer assembly comprising (a) a skimmer plate having an upper flat surface, (b) a debris guard vertically mounted about the suction tube intake end, (c) the suction tube affixed by one or more struts to extend perpendicularly above the plate upper surface with the suction tube intake end positioned near the plate upper surface, and (d) a connecting adaptor affixed to the suction tube and configured to fixedly attach the oil skimmer assembly to the backhoe arm to enable positioning the oil skimmer assembly into the oil containing surface area of a body of water. | 04-18-2013 |
20130098814 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR THE PURIFICATION, BY MEANS OF THE ENVIRONMENT, OF WATER AND/OR OF WATER OBTAINED FROM A MUNICIPAL OR COLLECTIVE SUPPLY, AND/OR OF WATER OBTAINED FROM A WELL, AND/OR OF WATER OBTAINED IN DOMESTIC AND INDUSTRIAL VESSELS - System and process for the purification of water The water produced is treated with a selective oxidant obtained from the air without contaminants. The water obtained, together with the selective oxidant, is treated through a chemical process, denominated batch process, in a pressurized primary sterilization vessel. The reaction dwell time, and the analytical control, ensure purification; by means of a system of circulation pump and adsorption chamber specific for the chemical treatment realized, the purified water is deposited in a vessel for water for consumption, which water may be prepared with minerals and/or vitamins and/or carbohydrates with the objective of satisfying the full requirements of the population. Furthermore, an electronic unit monitors and controls the movements required to ensure excellent purification and, moreover, that the entire system is sterile at all times. | 04-25-2013 |
20130105370 | Construction de-watering high-volume, multi-separation system and method | 05-02-2013 |
20130134077 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING INTRACELLULAR AND/OR EXTRACELLULAR, IN PARTICULAR MACROMOLECULAR FRACTIONS OF FLUIDS, PREFERABLY OF BODY FLUIDS OF LIVING ORGANISMS - Method and device according to the method for determining intracellular and/or extracellular, in particular macromolecular fractions of fluids, preferably of body fluids of living organisms, with the steps:
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20130146513 | DISPOSAL OF ORGANIC WASTE - Apparatus including a receptacle for holding therein organic waste, a first dispenser operative to dispense an oxidizing agent to the organic waste so as to cause an exothermic reaction that results in combustion of the organic waste, and a second dispenser operative to dispense a reducing agent that neutralizes a residual amount of the oxidizing agent that remains after the exothermic reaction. | 06-13-2013 |
20130153473 | CONCENTRATE TREATMENT SYSTEM - In one aspect the invention provides a system for treating a wastestream, particularly a radwaste, for safe disposal and, in final processing converting it into one or both forms including an aqueous form for safe discharge to the environment and a solidified form for safe disposal. In another aspect the invention provides the capacity to employ a step where a specific target element strategy can be set up synchronizing sorbent substance choices and multiple recycle options to remove target substances from wastestream as a part of its Sorption or Powder Sorbent Isotopic Reduction step (II). Other steps cooperate with Sorption step (II) including Oxidation (I), Solid-Liquid separation (III), and Selective Ion Exchange (IV) to deliver the wastestream to final processing. | 06-20-2013 |
20130161242 | WORKING FLUID FILTERING DEVICE FOR ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE MACHINE - A seal is brought into contact with a filter media, a filter pump is operated to start filtration, and a signal from a pressure sensor is received. When a predetermined value is exceeded by the signal from the pressure sensor, the filter pump is stopped, the seal is separated from the filter media, and take-up of one section of the filter by a filter collection roll is started. In finishing filter supply from a filter supply roll, drive of a motor is stopped, and an alarm signal is transmitted. If the supply is not to be finished, one section of the filter is taken up by the filter collection roll, and the next stage of filtration is entered. | 06-27-2013 |
20130161243 | HIGH-PRESSURE FLUORESCENCE FLOW CELL, FLOW CELL ASSEMBLY, FLUORESCENCE DETECTOR, AND SUPERCRITICAL FLUID CHROMATOGRAPH - A high-pressure fluorescence flow cell comprises a cell body made of a light-transmissive material, wherein the cell body is penetrated by a straight-line flow path for a high-pressure fluid, wherein the flow path is formed with a cross section of 0.1 mm | 06-27-2013 |
20130168302 | HOT-WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM - A hot-water supply system includes a switching valve ( | 07-04-2013 |
20130180898 | FLUID FILTER ASSEMBLY WITH A FILTER CARTRIDGE AND HOUSING INTERFACE - A fluid filter assembly having a filter cartridge and housing interface to indicate whether a replacement filter cartridge is proper and desirable for the fluid filter assembly. A substantially cylindrical interface is connected to and extends from the filter cartridge and is matingly received by a bore provided in a boss of a housing of the fluid filter assembly. A means for indicating at least one characteristic of the filter cartridge is provided to ensure the replacement filter cartridge is proper and desirable for the fluid filter assembly. | 07-18-2013 |
20130180899 | FILTERING ELEMENT - A filtering element for filtering devices, comprising a filtering material ( | 07-18-2013 |
20130206653 | Modular Multiple-Column Chromatography Cartridge - A cartridge for chromatography separations comprises a housing; at least a first and a second chromatography column at least partially passing through the housing, each chromatography column comprising a first and a second end fitting operable to connect the chromatography to external tubing of a chromatography system. Connection fittings protruding outside of the housing at each end of each column enable fluidic connection to a chromatograph plumbing system and/or mass spectrometer detector. The cartridge may comprise heaters and temperature sensors and optional sensors to monitor fluid flow rate or pH. A passive identification feature, e.g., a barcode or RFID module may identify the cartridge and its associated chromatography methods to external software. Further, an on-board memory module and controller chip may be used to actively record computer-readable module information, including module history information, the information transferable through a standard interface, such as a universal serial bus (USB) port. | 08-15-2013 |
20130213865 | FRESH WATER GENERATOR UTILIZING AIR - A fresh water generator utilizing air ( | 08-22-2013 |
20130220899 | FILTER CARTRIDGE MONITOR - A filter cartridge monitor ( | 08-29-2013 |
20130220900 | FILTER COMMUNICATION AND IDENTIFICATION NETWORK - A filter, and a system, such as an engine, that uses the filter are described. A wireless tag, such as an IEEE 1902.1 wireless tag, that communicates using long wave magnetic waves is mounted on the filter head or on the filter. The wireless tag is used to communicate data such as filter identifier and status to a data acquisition system. Further, the data acquisition system can interface to an engine control module or other controller to allow specific control action or diagnostics/fault reporting. | 08-29-2013 |
20130240418 | Filter Interface Security System - A filter includes a replaceable filter element cartridge in a housing. A valve is actuatable between a first condition passing dirty fluid from the housing inlet to the filter cartridge for filtration, and a second condition blocking passage of the dirty fluid from the inlet to the filter cartridge. The filter cartridge and the valve engage in keyed relation, with the keying feature utilizing an identifier, e.g. a brand, a logo, etc., verifying authenticity of the filter cartridge. | 09-19-2013 |
20130264250 | BATCH FILTRATION SYSTEM FOR PREPARATION OF STERILE FLUID FOR RENAL REPLACEMENT THERAPY - A first connector of a connector assembly of a sterile batch container can be unsealed. The connector assembly can be attached to a filling port of the sterile batch container and can have a sterile filter arranged between the filling port and the first connector. The first connector can be coupled so as to receive produced purified water. A transmembrane pressure can be monitored across the sterile filter while flowing the purified water through the connector assembly into the sterile batch container so as to provide a sterile fluid stored therein. The connector assembly can be detached from the filling port of the sterile batch container. After the detaching, the sterile batch container can be coupled to the blood treatment system. In response to a change in the transmembrane pressure exceeding a predefined level, an alarm signal can be generated. | 10-10-2013 |
20130270159 | EXPANDABLE MODULAR ULTRA PURE WATER MACHINE - An expandable modular ultra pure water machine has a shell, a water manifold integration device, a control module, at least one water tank and multiple water treating modules. The water manifold integration device, the control module and the water treating modules are mounted in the shell. The control module actuates the machine and controls the water flow in the water manifold integration device. The water treating modules are connected to the water manifold integration device via connectors so that the amount of them are variable to perform different functions. | 10-17-2013 |
20130292309 | DISPOSABLE EXTRACORPOREAL BLOOD CIRCUIT AND APPARATUS FOR THE EXTRACORPOREAL TREATMENT OF BLOOD - A rigid tubular piece and a cassette assembly for extracorporeal blood circulation having the rigid tubular piece are disclosed. The rigid tubular piece is used for submitting fluid circulating therein to measurements and includes a protrusion or a recess in correspondence of at least an end connector. A blood treatment medical apparatus using the cassette assembly is also disclosed. The apparatus is able to detect if the right rigid tubular piece is in proper position before authorizing measurements of a blood property. | 11-07-2013 |
20130306529 | WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM - Purification of water is obtained by pumping water through a multi-stage filtration unit or a series of filters having increasingly smaller dimensional passages and then irradiating the water using UV light delivered at over 16,000 microwatts/cm | 11-21-2013 |
20130313171 | PORTABLE WATER FILTER - A portable water filter is provided with a structural assembly including a base; an upright member on the base and including pairs of side holding members; a battery compartment on the base; ports on an edge of the base; a top plate on the upright member and including a top recess; a telescoping handle in the upright member and the recess; knobs on the top plate; and indicators on the top plate; a rechargeable battery in the battering compartment; a filter assembly including a pump electrically connected to the rechargeable battery and being in fluid communication with an inlet water line, and filters releasably mounted on the pairs of holding members wherein the most downstream filter is in fluid communication with an outlet water line; and a cover including a top opening, the cover being releasably put on the structural assembly with the handle exposed. | 11-28-2013 |
20130334111 | SELF-CLEANING LENS - Some embodiments herein generally relate to self-clean lenses, sensor systems, and/or methods of cleaning. In some embodiments, a self-cleaning lens is provided for a sensor for monitoring a liquid. | 12-19-2013 |
20140008275 | WATER TREATMENT APPARATUS INTEGRATED WITH WATER METER USING MAGNET - 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). | 01-09-2014 |
20140008276 | Water Purifying Cartridge and Pitcher-Type Water Purifier - 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. | 01-09-2014 |
20140014561 | Porous Magnetic Filter Having Sensor - A porous magnetic filter having a sensor includes a casing having a hollow tube, a top cover located at one end of the hollow tube, a connecting section on the top cover, a plurality of channels located on the top cover and communicating with the hollow tube, and a bottom cover movably connecting to the hollow tube; a filtering unit located in the hollow tube and having a filter paper carrier and a porous magnetic membrane enclosing the filter paper carrier; and a sensor connecting to the bottom cover. The top cover is used to connect to a variety of mechanical engines. The filter paper carrier and the porous magnetic membrane are used for double filtration and protection of oil filtration. The sensor is used to detect the use situation of the filtering unit in order to alert the user about the replacement of the filter paper carrier. | 01-16-2014 |
20140027357 | METHOD OF INCREASING EFFICIENCY OF A Y STRAINER AND A Y STRAINER - A method of increasing efficiency of a Y strainer and Y strainer modified in accordance with the method. The Y strainer is of the type that has a filter cartridge receiving inflow through one end and outflow through apertures in a peripheral sidewall. The method involves slowing a velocity of fluids entering the filter cartridge of the Y strainer by having the fluids pass from a first bore of a first diameter into a second bore of a second diameter which is at least 50% larger than the first diameter prior to entering the filter cartridge. The filter cartridge also has the second diameter. This modification has been found to dramatically improve the performance of the Y strainer. | 01-30-2014 |
20140027358 | Water Treatment System - A system for dispensing water treatment compositions into a pool, spa, or other body of water is disclosed, which system provides a visible cue that the water treatment is properly dispersing and also provides a visible cue when the desired amount of water treatment has been dispensed. The system comprises a dispenser and the water treatment composition contained within the body of the dispenser, which dispenser and which system provides a readily visual cue that when the water treatment dose has been fully, or in some cases mostly or partially dispersed. For example, the dispenser sinks when fully dosed and resurfaces when empty, and in particular embodiments the water treatment comprises a means for generating visible gas bubbles and/or producing a color stream as the treatment dissolves. | 01-30-2014 |
20140034557 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TREATING A MEDICAL FLUID AND MEDICAL CASSETTE - An apparatus for treating a medical fluid is provided which includes a treatment machine having a coupling surface, with a cassette made of a hard part having liquid-conducting passages which are covered by a flexible film being able to be coupled to the coupling surface of the treatment machine. A corresponding medical cassette is also provided. An air-free coupling of the flexible film of the cassette to the treatment machine is ensured in that air can be sucked out areally along a plane between the flexible film and the coupling surface during the coupling process and/or with a coupled cassette. A method for coupling the cassette and a method for checking the leaktightness of the cassette via the vacuum control of the air suction is also provided. | 02-06-2014 |
20140034558 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR REMOVING NITROGEN COMPOUNDS AND ODORS FROM WASTEWATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM - A wastewater treatment system includes independent wastewater treatment facilities. Each of the facilities has wastewater treatment subsystems and is monitored by a central monitoring location. Wastewater collection subsystems hold wastewater to be treated. Monitoring subsystems measure wastewater process parameters. Control devices receive control commands and, dependent upon the command received, alter parameters of the wastewater treatment subsystems. A communication device connects the wastewater treatment subsystems and the control devices and sends information corresponding to the wastewater process parameters measured by the monitors, receives control messages corresponding to the control commands, and transmits control commands the control devices to alter wastewater process parameters. The central monitor manages the watershed by receiving information, evaluating changes to be made, sending the control messages, and coordinating the monitoring of the independent wastewater treatment facilities by allowing the independent wastewater treatment facilities to at least one of trade, sell, and exchange excess effluent capacity. | 02-06-2014 |
20140034559 | SYSTEM FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING A PROCESS FOR TREATMENT OF A TREATABLE FLUID - The present invention relates to a means of monitoring and controlling a process step, or steps for a treatable fluid being processed, whereby a sampled volume of the treated fluid is delivered to a vessel, within which the sampled treated fluid emulates the expected reaction or reactions of the treatable fluid being processed within the process step. The sampled volume of the treated fluid is detained, monitored, recorded and analyzed by the present invention. The resulting data is translated into commands that are conveyed to process control devices which control the processing of the treatable fluid. Sampling and analyzing of the treatable fluid is automatically repeated on a cyclical basis. | 02-06-2014 |
20140083917 | Blood Purification System - A blood purification system includes a plurality of monitoring devices ( | 03-27-2014 |
20140091018 | DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR FILTERING BLOOD | 04-03-2014 |
20140102956 | COLANDER - A colander ( | 04-17-2014 |
20140102957 | PATIENT SCALES WITH CAMERA-SUPPORTED MONITORING AND A DIALYSIS THERAPY SYSTEM WITH CAMERA-CONTROLLED WEIGHING PROCESS - A weight detection device is disclosed for determining a patient's weight, for dialysis treatment, that includes patient scales arranged to carry out a weighing procedure to detect the actual weight of a patient, preferably a network connection arranged to connect a component of the weight detection device, generating information and/or data related to the determining of the patient's weight and/or to the weighing procedure, to a data network, an output device arranged to output the actual weight of the patient, and an image information recording device that includes a field of view directed to the patient scales for the visual detection of weighing procedures arranged to record the course of a weighing procedure such that a cause of a change in the actual weight occurring in the course of dialysis therapy can be determined from a recording of the weighing procedure. | 04-17-2014 |
20140102958 | MODULAR ASSEMBLY FOR A PORTABLE HEMODIALYSIS SYSTEM - A modular assembly for a portable hemodialysis system may include a dialysis unit, e.g., that contains suitable components for performing hemodialysis, such as a dialyzer, one or more pumps to circulate blood through the dialyzer, a source of dialysate, and one or more pumps to circulate the dialysate through the dialyzer, and a power unit having a housing that contains suitable components for providing operating power to the pumps of the dialysis unit. The power unit may be selectively connected to the dialysis unit and provide power (e.g., pneumatic power in the form of pressure and/or vacuum) to the dialysis unit for the pumps when connected to the dialysis unit, but may be incapable of providing power to the dialysis unit when disconnected from the dialysis unit. The dialysis unit and the power unit are sized and weighted to each be carried by hand by a human. | 04-17-2014 |
20140102959 | BLOOD PURIFICATION APPARATUS - A blood purification apparatus which can easily and quickly find a cause for alarm issuing. The blood purification apparatus that performs blood purification treatment by purifying blood of a patient which is extracorporeally circulated and that includes a display device | 04-17-2014 |
20140110316 | Flow Through Adsorber for TDS Ablation - Using seawater as a benchmark of water with high TDS (total dissolved solids) Raw seawater can be instantly and significantly desalted just by passing a flow through adsorber (FTA) without applying electricity to the adsorbent therein. Various precursors may be converted to dual-functional adsorbents for the FTA. A cation-adsorbing group and an anion-adsorbing group are grafted onto the surface of the adsorbents by phosphorylation and amination, respectively. Based on the applications, the adsorbent may be configured as membrane form or packed bed in the FTA. When the adsorbent becomes saturated, it can be regenerated online using liquids cleaner than the intake. Besides seawater, the FTA may be utilized for treating other TDS-infested wastewaters at very minimal cost. | 04-24-2014 |
20140116928 | WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM - A water treatment system having an inlet for receiving water to be treated and a manifold that defines a pair of fluid streams communicating with the inlet. A valve module carried by the manifold controls the communication of water at the inlet with treatment cartridges and with a common outlet. The valve module includes a valve member that is movable between two positions such that, in one position, the valve member communicates each fluid stream with an associated cartridge and, in a second position, communicates the inlet with the common outlet and bypasses the cartridges. A remotely mounted cartridge depletion indicator is provided that includes a linkage that is magnetically coupled to a stem assembly located within a flow metering mechanism. Movement in the internal stem assembly is transferred via the magnetically coupled external linkage to a cartridge depletion indicator visible to the operator. | 05-01-2014 |
20140138291 | METHOD AND DIALYSIS MACHINE INCLUDING CALIBRATION CONTAINER - A dialysis machine includes an ultrafiltration pump that pumps fluid from a pump inlet to a pump outlet, and a calibration fluid container. The container including a bottom, an upstanding sidewall, a container inlet and a container outlet, the bottom and the upstanding sidewall defining a container interior. The container may be to the atmosphere. At least the container outlet being disposed in the sidewall proximate to the bottom. The first end of a first hose is fluidly coupled to the pump inlet, and the second end of the first hose is removably, fluidly coupleable to the container outlet. The first end of a second hose is fluidly coupled to the pump outlet, and the second end of the second hose is removably, fluidly coupleable to the container inlet. In this way, a calibration process may be performed when the second ends of the first and second hoses are fluidly coupled to the container outlet and the container inlet, respectively. | 05-22-2014 |
20140138292 | ELECTRONIC INTERFACE FOR WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM - A water filter includes a filter unit having a body portion adapted to be rotatingly received into a filter head assembly. An engagement protrusion extends from the body portion and is adapted for reception in a complementary receiver in the filter head assembly. An electronic device is disposed on the filter unit having a memory storage unit. A laterally extending key member is disposed on the body portion between the first engagement surface and the second engagement surface. The laterally extending key member is adapted to reposition an interference member from an interference position, whereby the body portion can be fully inserted into the filter head assembly to a non-interference position, whereby the body portion can be fully inserted into the filter head assembly. | 05-22-2014 |
20140138293 | Novelty Pool Maintenance Article Support Float and Article Retainer - A novelty pool float device is provided for supporting a pool chlorine dispenser, a pool thermometer, and for providing storage of articles within the float device along the water's surface. The device comprises a float body having an ornamental shape and design that resembles an animal creature, such as an alligator, duck, or deer, while the body underside surface includes a first and second threaded aperture to accept the chlorine dispenser and thermometer upper therein. Within the float body is an aperture for storing articles such as other pool maintenance items (pH test strips, etc.) and personal items of those in the pool. The float body is weighted to support the chlorine dispenser and thermometer in an upright configuration that resists tipping, particularly in choppy conditions when participants are in the water. | 05-22-2014 |
20140144819 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF GENUINE SERVICEABLE PRODUCT COMPONENTS - A process, system, and component configuration are described that discourages customer acceptance/use of will-fit, reconditioned, and counterfeit product components, by determining whether or not a serviceable product component is genuine. If a component is determined to not be genuine, then appropriate action may be taken to warn operators and document such findings. For example, one or more markers are disposed or otherwise put on the subject serviceable product component and serves as a targeted feature, and/or a particular characteristic of the filter itself is identified as the targeted feature. A sensor is used to detect the targeted feature and obtain information unique to the serviceable product component. The targeted feature(s) identifies the particular serviceable component as genuine and forms the basis for determining whether a genuine component has been installed. In some circumstances, a fluid filter product is the component that is the subject detection. | 05-29-2014 |
20140151274 | Hydrocyclone With Wear Detector - A wear detector comprising, a pressure vessel, a hydrocyclone, within the pressure vessel, a vibration or strain sensor, coupled to the hydrocyclone, for producing a data signal representative of a physical parameter of the hydrocyclone, means for transmitting the data signal out of the pressure vessel, and data analysing means, for collecting and analysing the data signal. | 06-05-2014 |
20140151275 | FILTER ASSEMBLY - A gravity-driven fluid (water) treatment device that includes a bottom portion having at least one treated fluid outlet, an upper perimeter, and a bottom portion side wall that defines an interior volume of the bottom portion and wherein the bottom portion side wall is a shaped surface that is configured to frictionally engage a plurality of differently sized fluid vessel openings and still allow treated fluid to be delivered to the interior of a fluid vessel through the at least one treated fluid outlets; a fluid treatment medium positioned within a fluid filter; and a top portion with an interior volume defined by at least one wall. The fluid filter, the bottom portion and the top portion are each configured to be removably engaged and disengaged to allow for replacement of the filter and reassembly of the overall gravity filter assembly by hand and without the use of tools. | 06-05-2014 |
20140183106 | System and Method of Monitoring Blood Leaks During Hemodialysis Therapy Employing Wireless - According to at least one example embodiment, a system of monitoring blood leaks during hemodialysis therapy includes a wetness sensing device and a hemodialysis machine. The wetness sensing device is configured to transmit information wirelessly, the information being indicative of an absence of a liquid or a presence of a liquid. The hemodialysis machine includes, or is coupled to, a wireless receiver having two or more antennas. Signals received at the two or more antennas are decoded at the wireless receiver. If decoded signals indicate a detected wetness, the hemodialysis machine is caused to halt blood flow in and out of the machine and generate an alarm. | 07-03-2014 |
20140209519 | BLOOD PURIFICATION APPARATUS - A blood purification apparatus which can maintain operability during a normal mode and visibility during a display mode, and which can smoothly and excellently confirm an operation status in any case of the normal mode and the display mode. The blood purification apparatus that performs blood purification treatment by purifying blood of a patient which is extracorporeally circulated includes a display device | 07-31-2014 |
20140216993 | SINGLE CONTAINER GRAVITY-FED STORAGE WATER PURIFIER - A gravity-fed storage water purifier is provided. The gravity-fed water purifier includes a filtration unit for receiving water. The filtration unit includes a housing unit, a first membrane cloth layer, a second membrane cloth layer, and a granular biocidal composition layer disposed between the first and second membrane cloth layers. The first and second membrane cloth layers remove dirt, sand and sediments from the contaminated water, using a depth filtration mechanism. The granular biocidal composition layer removes bacteria and virus from the contaminated water, through fast leaching of silver ions into the water. A single storage container is provided that collects the water filtered by the virtue of filtration unit and gravity. An adsorbent composition is disposed between the storage container and an outlet tap of the storage container. | 08-07-2014 |
20140231318 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR HIGH VISCOSITY PUMP - Embodiments described herein provide systems and methods for high viscosity pumps including a noncompliant filter. One embodiment can include a multi-stage pump comprising an pump inlet flow path, a pump outlet flow path, a feed stage in fluid communication with the pump inlet flow path, a dispense stage in fluid communication with the feed stage and the pump outlet flow path, a noncompliant disposable filter for high viscosity fluid in a flow path between the feed stage and the dispense stage and a set of valves to selectively allow fluid flow through the multi-stage pump. | 08-21-2014 |
20140262982 | GREYWATER TREATMENT AND REUSE SYSTEM - A greywater treatment and reuse system includes a collector for collecting greywater, a distributor for distributing treated greywater for reuse, and a treatment and storage device for treating collected greywater and for storing treated greywater before the greywater is sent to the distributor for reuse. The treatment and storage device is fluidly connected to the collector by a delivery line and is fluidly connected to the distributor by a distribution line. The treatment and storage device includes a first filter that is fluidly connected to a second filter by a connection line and a chlorinator fluidly connected to the delivery line, the chlorinator injecting a first dose of chlorine into the delivery line. | 09-18-2014 |
20140262983 | MEDICAL FLUID SENSORS AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - This disclosure relates to medical fluid sensors and related systems and methods. In some aspects, a circuit includes a radio frequency coil tuned to at least one frequency and at least one switching circuit directly connected to the radio frequency coil. The radio frequency coil is characterized by a high impedance. | 09-18-2014 |
20140291218 | SENSING SYSTEM FOR DETECTING A SUBSTANCE IN A DIALYSATE - A sensing system for detecting a substance in a dialysate. The system includes a hydrophobic barrier capable of allowing the substance in the dialysate to equilibrate to a gas; a detector capable of detecting the gas; an interface disposed between the hydrophobic barrier and the detector and configured to allow fluid communication of the gas; and one or more delivery mechanisms capable of transporting the gas from the hydrophobic barrier to the detector. A method of detecting ammonium gas in a dialysate is also provided. | 10-02-2014 |
20140326645 | LIQUID PURIFICATION SYSTEM - A liquid purification system is provided. Although not limited to water, the purification system is especially suitable for water. The purification system utilizes a vessel having antimicrobial inner wall load bearing surfaces and/or antimicrobial (antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-mold, etc.) interior non-load bearing surfaces. When the liquid moves within the vessel and contacts the antimicrobial surfaces, the liquid becomes purified or sanitized. The inner wall load bearing surfaces and non-load bearing interior surfaces of the vessel may be manufactured from a host polymer that has antimicrobial organo-metallic additives which form a solid-solution with the host polymer and are distributed homogeneously throughout the host polymer. The host polymer matrix may be an organic material, an inorganic material or an organic-inorganic material blend. The antimicrobial agent polymer matrix may be located in localized zones within the vessel. | 11-06-2014 |
20140326646 | DEVICE FOR EXTRACORPOREAL BLOOD TREATMENT - A device for extracorporeal blood treatment is disclosed that includes a detection equipment for detecting uremic toxins in a used dialysis liquid by measuring the absorbance, the detection equipment being provided at such a position downstream the outflow of the dialysis liquid from a filter element that at least one of the following requirements is fulfilled: a) the filling volume of the fluid line and of the components starting from the outflow of the used dialysis liquid from the filter element to the detection equipment is less than or equal to 100 ml; and b) the length of the fluid line starting from the outflow of the used dialysis liquid from the filter element to the detection equipment is at most 250 cm. | 11-06-2014 |
20140332450 | Mobile station for diagnosing and modeling site specific effluent treatment facility requirements - A mobile station and methods are disclosed for diagnosing and modeling site specific effluent treatment facility requirements to arrive at a treatment regimen and/or proposed commercial plant model idealized for the particular water/site requirements. The station includes a mobile platform having power intake, effluent intake and fluid outflow facilities and first and second suites of selectably actuatable effluent pre-treatment apparatus. An effluent polishing treatment array is housed at the station and includes at least one of nanofiltration, reverse osmosis and ion-exchange stages. A suite of selectively actuatable post-treatment apparatus is housed at the station. Controls are connected at the station for process control, monitoring and data accumulation. A plurality of improved water treatment technologies is also disclosed. The modeling methods include steps for analyzing raw effluent to be treated, providing a field of raw effluent condition entry values and a field of treated effluent condition goals entry values, and utilizing said fields to determine an initial treatment model including a selection of, and use parameters for, treatment technologies from the plurality of down-scaled treatment technologies at the facility, the model dynamically and continuously modifiable during treatment modeling. | 11-13-2014 |
20140353221 | Apparatus for Transporting Pollution from a Body of Water - A floatable-material harvester is disclosed, including a vacuum source, transport hose, and a floatable-material receiver. In one embodiment, the transport hose has at least one air inductor/intake along its length, which allows air to enter the transport hose to accelerate its contents, by negative pressure air induction. In another embodiment, a transport hose has at least one floatable-material thruster along its length, comprised of at least one nozzle, which provides pressurized fluid (e.g., air or water) in the direction of the flow of the harvested floatable material by positive pressure induction. A method is disclosed whereby the floatable material harvester is used to harvest an absorbent material (e.g., wood chips, straw, perlite, zeolite, polypropylene mesh, titanate nanofibres) that has absorbed a pollutant (e.g., oil, solvent, radioactive isotopes) from a beach or in water. | 12-04-2014 |
20140374327 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR POINT OF USE WATER FILTRATION - An apparatus for water filtration includes a base a filtration receptacle coupled to the base and a carafe removably coupled to the base. The filtration receptacle includes a water inlet and a water outlet. The filtration receptacle includes a pleated filter positioned between the water inlet and the water outlet. The pleated filter has a pleat face characterized by a surface having a plurality of peaks and a plurality of valleys, such that the surface is disposed in a plurality of planes. The filtration receptacle is structurally configured to maintain the pleated filter in an orientation wherein the pleat face of the pleated filter transverses a water-flow path extending from the water inlet to the water outlet. The filtration receptacle is further configured to induce water-flow along the water-flow path by at least one of a receptacle orientation and a receptacle geometry. The carafe includes an inlet coupled to the water outlet in the filtration receptacle. | 12-25-2014 |
20150008167 | Ultraviolet Water Disinfection System - A solution for treating a fluid, such as water, is provided. An ultraviolet transparency of a fluid can be determined before or as the fluid enters a disinfection chamber. In the disinfection chamber, the fluid can be irradiated by ultraviolet radiation to harm microorganisms that may be present in the fluid. One or more attributes of the disinfection chamber, fluid flow, and/or ultraviolet radiation can be adjusted based on the transparency to provide more efficient irradiation and/or higher disinfection rates. In addition, various attributes of the disinfection chamber, such as the position of the inlet(s) and outlet(s), the shape of the disinfection chamber, and other attributes of the disinfection chamber can be utilized to create a turbulent flow of the fluid within the disinfection chamber to promote mixing and improve uniform ultraviolet exposure. | 01-08-2015 |
20150008168 | DEVICE FOR TREATING WATER BY MEANS OF A REPLACEABLE FILTER CARTRIDGE - A device for treating water by means of a replaceable filter cartridge comprising a device ( | 01-08-2015 |
20150021243 | Personal Water Purifier - An electrolytic device and method for generating a disinfecting solution that utilizes a brine generator, an electrical circuit with an on-board solar panel and rechargeable storage battery. The electrical circuit preferably conditions the power received from a variety of power sources to charge the storage battery and conditions the power stored in the storage battery to provide the appropriate power to maximize the disinfection efficacy of the disinfecting solution. The on-board solar panel and/or rechargeable battery can be utilized as the power source to recharge or operate other devices such as cell phones, PDAs, flashlights, GPS systems, or other such devices. The device can incorporate a touch screen display and electronics that is an electronic “water finder” application for locating sources of water that can be made potable. The device can incorporate a biocidal agent and foul resistant water filter that can be folded up to provide a compact configuration for storage. | 01-22-2015 |
20150021244 | BLOOD PURIFICATION APPARATUS - A blood purification apparatus which can perform actions and operations according to the final stage of blood-return. Accordingly, a blood purification apparatus comprising a blood circuit including an arterial blood circuit and a venous blood circuit for extracorporeally circulating blood of a patient from a tip end of the arterial blood circuit to a tip end of the venous blood circuit; a blood purification means arranged between the arterial blood circuit and the venous blood circuit of the blood circuit and purifying blood flowing through the blood circuit; a substitution solution supplying means for supplying substitution solution to the blood circuit; and performing blood-return by substituting the blood in the blood circuit with the substitution solution supplied from the substitution solution supplying means after the blood purification treatment wherein the blood purification apparatus comprises a detecting means arranged at predetermined positions in the arterial blood circuit and the venous blood circuit and detecting presence or absence or blood concentration of the blood flowing in the arterial blood circuit and the venous blood circuit at said predetermined positrons, and a recognition means for recognizing a final stage of blood-return which is a condition near the end of the substitution of blood with the substitution solution based on the presence or absence of the blood or blood concentration detected by the detecting means. | 01-22-2015 |
20150034535 | PORTABLE DISPOSABLE WASTE WATER RECYCLING - Portable disposable wastewater recycling techniques and systems are provided. Waste water returning to the surface during the process of hydraulic fracking or mining is routed through a portable water filtration system to remove impurities on site and to eject clean portable environmental safe water. | 02-05-2015 |
20150034536 | MEDICAL APPARATUS FOR EXTRACORPOREAL TREATMENT OF FLUID AND A PROCESS OF CALCULATING SET FLOW RATES IN A MEDICAL APPARATUS FOR DELIVERY OR COLLECTION OF FLUIDS - An apparatus for extracorporeal treatment of fluid and a process of setting up a medical apparatus for the delivery or collection of fluids are disclosed. According to the apparatus and the process, a control unit ( | 02-05-2015 |
20150048011 | Method and Apparatus for Separation of Components of Differing Buoyancy Mixed into a Flowing Fluid - A flow separation system for separating multicomponent fluids into components having different buoyancies. The system can deaerate fluids, and segregate solid particles into a channel for removal or real time particle analysis. The system can have, positioned axially within a housing, a cup shaped first member having an axial passageway and a concave inner surface, a second member with a surface that forms a gap with the first member, the gap directing the flow into at least one helical channel. The flow exits the helical channel into a separation chamber positioned between the second member and a third member and separates into spinning heavier flow portion and a more buoyant portion that is driven toward the central axis. The third member has central fluid passageway that collects the higher buoyancy fluid and least one other fluid passageway for carrying lower buoyancy fluid, with an inlet positioned radially outward of the central fluid passageway. | 02-19-2015 |
20150060338 | COMPACT PLUMBING SYSTEM DRAIN STRAINER FOR A GALLEY - A apparatus and system for filtering wastewater from a basin is disclosed, wherein the apparatus prevents backflow of waste water, provides easy access for cleaning and replacing strainers, and a viewing window. The apparatus also provides additional ports for draining the apparatus. | 03-05-2015 |
20150076044 | HEMODIALYSIS SYSTEM INCLUDING A DISPOSABLE CASSETTE - A dialysis system includes a dialyzer, a sorbent cartridge configured to clean used dialysate from the dialyzer, a dialysate pump actuator configured to pump dialysate to the dialyzer, and a conductivity sensor located adjacent to a temperature sensor. The dialysis system also includes a disposable cassette configured to carry dialysate pumped by the dialysate pump actuator. The disposable cassette includes a combined conductivity and temperature sensor fluid chamber separate from the conductivity sensor and the temperature sensor and located so as to operate with the conductivity sensor and the temperature sensor, respectively, when mounted for operation. | 03-19-2015 |
20150083647 | Portable Dialysis Cabinet - A portable dialysis cabinet for use in dialysis. The portable dialysis cabinet can have a size and weight that facilitates easy movement of the cabinet from one location to another with relative ease. The portable dialysis cabinet can have additional features necessary to facilitate portability, such as wheels and a handle. In general, the portable dialysis cabinet can contain all the necessary components for performing a dialysis session. | 03-26-2015 |
20150096927 | FILTERING SYSTEM - A filtering system includes a container assembly configured to receive a radioactive fluid contaminated with radioactive particles. The container assembly includes a radiation shielding assembly configured to contain radiation produced by the radioactive fluid. A delivery system is coupled to the container assembly and configured to remove the radioactive fluid from the container assembly. A filter assembly coupled to the delivery system and configured to remove all or a portion of the radioactive particles included within the radioactive fluid, wherein the filter assembly includes: a screen assembly including a plurality of passages that are sized to filter the radioactive particles from the radioactive fluid, thus producing a filtered radioactive fluid. | 04-09-2015 |
20150108049 | WATER-FILTRATION DETECTING DEVICE OF WATER FILTER - A water-filtration detecting device of a water filter includes a connecting member disposed at the bottom of an accommodation casing of the water filter. The connecting member has first and second detecting terminals, first and second outer threaded portions, and a protruding ring. A waterproof wire connector has a connector and a wire. The connector has two wire terminals passing through the second outer threaded portion and electrically connected with the first and second detecting terminals, respectively. One end of the wire is electrically connected with the connector. A warning device is electrically connected to another end of the wire of the waterproof wire connector. When water in the accommodation casing is contact with both the first and second detecting terminals, the first and second detecting terminals are conducted to conduct the waterproof wire connector for the warning device to generate a warning signal. | 04-23-2015 |
20150108050 | CAPSULE BODY ATTACHMENT - A filter housing comprising an accommodation space for accommodating a filter is disclosed, wherein the filter housing further comprises at least one connector-like coupling element configured to indirectly or directly mate with at least one mating coupling element of a mating filter housing; and wherein the coupling element is integrally formed on a portion of the filter housing. | 04-23-2015 |
20150114891 | FLUID CIRCUIT FOR DELIVERY OF RENAL REPLACEMENT THERAPIES - A portable dialysis cabinet for use in dialysis. The portable dialysis cabinet can have a size and weight that facilitates easy movement of the cabinet from one location to another with relative ease. The portable dialysis cabinet can have additional features necessary to facilitate portability, such as wheels and a handle. In general, the portable dialysis cabinet can contain all the necessary components for performing a dialysis session. | 04-30-2015 |
20150122709 | WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM - An apparatus for treating wastewater, comprising: (a) means for primary screening of solids from the wastewater to produce gross solids and screened wastewater containing waste solids, (b) means for sedimentation of solids from the screened wastewater to produce sedimented waste solids and a supernatant wastewater containing suspended solids, (c) means for filtration of solids from the supernatant wastewater to produce concentrated waste solids and a filtered wastewater containing organic material, (d) means for aerobic bioreaction of the organic material in the filtered wastewater to produce a sludge of waste solids and non-drinkable recycled water, (e) means for fixed media anaerobic bioreaction of the waste solids to produce methane gas and excess solids, (f) means for collecting and concentrating the excess solids to produce fertilizer, and/or a solid material with energy producing capacity, (g) means for remote continuous monitoring and controlling in real time of the operation of the apparatus. | 05-07-2015 |
20150122710 | Drinking Container and Filter Assembly - A personal, portable drinking container has a bottle with a side wall, a closed bottom, a neck, a reservoir, and a top opening in the neck providing access to the reservoir. A cap is removably fitted on the neck to close the top opening. The bottle can have an annular formation in the side wall below the neck to prevent the neck from deforming when the bottle is squeezed. The side wall can have a pair of squeezable sides and a pair of opposed stiff sides below the annular formation, whereby the stiff sides help the bottle to rebound quickly after each squeeze. | 05-07-2015 |
20150122711 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR FLUID TREATMENT HAVING FLUID RELEASE CYCLE - A method and system for fluid treatment that provides fluid release cycles within the regeneration sequence of a fluid treatment device. The fluid release or backwash air cycle permits the slow, controlled and metered release of air or gases from a treatment tank. | 05-07-2015 |
20150136665 | Water Filter with Electrical Conductivity Meter - The present invention relates to water filter comprises an electrical conductivity meter and a filter cartridge core for water treatment comprises one or more of the following group: filter gauze, carbonate filter, ceramic filter and Silifos balls. In addition, the invention relates to a filter cartridge core for water treatment which including one or more of the following group: filter gauze, carbonate filter, ceramic filter and Silifos balls which intended to be inserted in a filter housing that combines an electrical conductivity meter. | 05-21-2015 |
20150144539 | Parallel Modules for In-Line Recharging of Sorbents Using Alternate Duty Cycles - Parallel modules for in-line recharging of sorbent materials using alternate duty cycles for a sorbent cartridge. The sorbent cartridge can have two or more modules contained therein having connectors connecting each of the modules. One or more of the modules can be reusable and the sorbent materials therein can be recharged. | 05-28-2015 |
20150144540 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REGENERATION OF EXTRACTION SOLUTION IN METAL EXTRACTION PROCESSES - A method and apparatus for restoring the extractive potential of organic hydroxyoxime-based extraction solution used in the recovery of metals by liquid-liquid extraction are provided. The method is two-stage, in which an aqueous solution of hydroxylamine or some hydroxylamine compound is used in the reaction stage, and the removal of the undesirable compounds generated in the reaction occurs in the second stage by adsorption purification. The reaction stage and the adsorptive stage are carried out in a mixing tank. | 05-28-2015 |
20150290567 | SYSTEM FOR DETECTING A LIQUID AND A WATER FILTER ASSEMBLY - A system for detecting a liquid, such as liquid water, is provided. The system includes an RFID tag and an absorbent material positioned over the RFID tag. The system also includes features for hindering or preventing compression of the absorbent material and/or for spacing the RFID tag from the absorbent material. A water filter assembly with features for detecting water leaks is also provided. | 10-15-2015 |
20150290568 | SYSTEM FOR DETECTING A LIQUID AND A WATER FILTER ASSEMBLY - A system for detecting a liquid, such as liquid water, is provided. The system includes an RFID tag spaced apart from a liquid collection location. The system also includes features for wicking or otherwise transferring liquid from the liquid collection location to the RFID tag. A water filter assembly with features for detecting water leaks is also provided. | 10-15-2015 |
20150290569 | WATER FILTER ASSEMBLY AND A SYSTEM FOR DETECTING LIQUID - A water filter assembly is provided. The water filter assembly includes a filter cartridge removably mounted to a manifold. An RFID tag is positioned at an outer surface of the filter cartridge. The water filter assembly also includes a liquid collector positioned below the filter cartridge. The liquid collector is positioned for receiving liquid leaking from the water filter assembly. A system for detecting liquid is also provided. | 10-15-2015 |
20150307364 | LIQUID PURIFICATION SYSTEM - A liquid purification system is provided. Although not limited to water, the purification system is especially suitable for water. The purification system utilizes a vessel having antimicrobial inner wall load bearing surfaces and/or antimicrobial (antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-mold, etc.) interior non-load bearing surfaces. When the liquid moves within the vessel and contacts the antimicrobial surfaces, the liquid becomes purified or sanitized. The inner wall load bearing surfaces and non-load bearing interior surfaces of the vessel may be manufactured from a host polymer that has antimicrobial organo-metallic additives which form a solid-solution with the host polymer and are distributed homogeneously throughout the host polymer. The host polymer matrix may be an organic material, an inorganic material or an organic-inorganic material blend. The antimicrobial agent polymer matrix may be located in localized zones within the vessel. | 10-29-2015 |
20150335808 | TOTAL CHLORINE WATER DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEDICAL FLUID TREATMENTS - A system and method for determining a concentration of total chlorine in dialysis water are provided. The system comprises a main unit housing a KI/water sample chamber and a sodium sulfate chamber. A first electrode pair bridges the two chambers and generates tri-iodide proportional to the amount of total chlorine in the water sample. A second electrode pair in contact with fluid in the KI/water sample detects an amount of tri-iodide generated by the first electrode pair. The system is suitable for use in connection with, or for incorporation into, a water purification system for generating dialysis fluid, and may include a display that alerts the user to stop or prevent a hemodialysis treatment if the total chlorine level exceeds a predetermined level. | 11-26-2015 |
20150351605 | SYSTEM FOR SUPPLYING AND TREATING WATER FOR A WASHING MACHINE, IN PARTICULAR A DISHWASHER - A dishwasher system having an electronic control unit (ECU). The control unit is designed to control selectively, in predetermined ways, as a function of the hardness of the water, and through the electric valves: the quantity of water used for forming the brine used for each operation of regenerating the softening substances contained in the first tank; and the frequency of the operations of regenerating and washing the softening substances. | 12-10-2015 |
20150360152 | FUEL-FILTER ABNORMALITY DETECTION DEVICE - A fuel-filter abnormality detection device is used for a subject filter provided in a fuel supply device of an engine to filtrate a fuel. The fuel-filter abnormality detection device includes a first filter attachable downstream of the subject filter in fuel flow. A filtration capacity of the first filter is smaller than a filtration capacity of the subject filter, and the first filter traps a foreign matter on a downstream side of the subject filter to cause a change in fuel pressure indicating an abnormality of the subject filter. The fuel-filter abnormality detection device may include a bypass passage through which the fuel bypasses the first filter, a bypass control valve configured to allow the fuel to flow through the bypass passage when the abnormality of the subject filter is detected, and a second filter filtrating the fuel flowing through the bypass passage. | 12-17-2015 |
20150369788 | Sensor Device, Filter Assembly, and Method for Manufacturing Same - A sensor device for a filter assembly is provided with at least one sensor element that detects an operating parameter of the filter assembly. A fire protection material at least partially encloses the sensor element. The sensor element is a water sensor. The fire protection material comprises an intumescent material. | 12-24-2015 |
20160016825 | MOBILE, HIGH QUALITY, WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS, APPARATUS, AND METHODS USABLE IN HARSH ENVIRONMENTS - Water purification systems, apparatus, and methods for producing high quality water in harsh environments. Systems of embodiments comprise trailers and reverse osmosis (RO) units and/or multi-media filters (MMFs), and vibration controls. Some controls can be coupled to the trailer and RO units and/or MMFs. The controls can be configured to isolate these components from vibrations. Some systems further comprise pumps and motor/belt drives operationally coupled to the RO units. Some systems comprise enclosures, heaters, and ventilation fans wherein the enclosures enclose the RO units/MMFs, the heaters heat the same, and the fans ventilate the enclosures. Various systems further comprise controllers and water quality sensors. Some of these controllers transmit the sensed conditions and/or actuate the effectors responsive to the sensed conditions. If desired, some systems comprise recirculation lines from the RO units and/or MMFs. Note that the effectors can further comprise bodies formed from composite materials. | 01-21-2016 |
20160030862 | WATER FILTERING SYSTEM - A water filtrating system may include a plurality of filters vertically disposed inside a shell, which is used to protect the filters therein. The shell can be single-layered or multi-layered. In one embodiment, the water filtrating system may be coupled with an RO system having controls, a plurality of membranes. The water filtered by the filtering system can be further purified by the RO system. The present invention is advantageous because the filters are vertically disposed inside the shell, so the filters are protected from being damaged and able to survive extreme weather conditions and/or external environmental conditions such as moisture, vibration, shock, etc. Moreover, the size of the entire system is significantly reduced because the filters or filtering components are all vertically disposed inside the shell, so the user can use more than one systems to increase the water output or filtration efficiency. | 02-04-2016 |
20160038860 | SELF-CONTAINED WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A water filtration housing containing a pressure vessel configured to receive a water filter cartridge; a ring enclosure attachable to an open, top end of the housing enclosure; an interface tower including a user interface; a lid assembly removably attachable to the ring enclosure, the lid assembly including (i) a pressure cap and gasket for maintaining a given pressure in said pressure vessel and (ii) a rotatable lever for disengaging the pressure cap from the pressure vessel thereby releasing pressure therein. A mating system between the lid assembly and ring enclosure prevents the lid assembly from being attached to the ring enclosure in a misaligned fashion. RFID technology may be used for identifying the water filter cartridge installed therein and wireless communication technology (e.g., Wi-Fi) to transmit collected system data (e.g., water usage) to a central location for analysis such that the customer is provided with, for example, operational suggestions. | 02-11-2016 |
20160040638 | FUEL SUPPLY APPARATUS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND FUEL FILTER INSTALLING METHOD - A fuel supply apparatus for an internal combustion engine has a fuel tank installed on the vehicle width outer side of a side frame and a fuel filter, which is disposed in a fuel supply passage for supplying fuel stored in the fuel tank to an internal combustion engine and which has a drain cock and a visual check part. The fuel filter is installed, vertically penetrating the fuel tank. | 02-11-2016 |
20160046502 | SELF-CONTAINED WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM INCLUDING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION AND FILTER VERIFICATION AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A water filtration housing containing a pressure vessel configured to receive a water filter cartridge; a ring enclosure attachable to an open, top end of the housing enclosure; an interface tower including a user interface; a lid assembly removably attachable to the ring enclosure, the lid assembly including (i) a pressure cap and gasket for maintaining a given pressure in said pressure vessel and (ii) a rotatable lever for disengaging the pressure cap from the pressure vessel thereby releasing pressure therein. A mating system between the lid assembly and ring enclosure prevents the lid assembly from being attached to the ring enclosure in a misaligned fashion. RFID technology may be used for identifying the water filter cartridge installed therein and wireless communication technology (e.g., Wi-Fi) to transmit collected system data (e.g., water usage) to a central location for analysis such that the customer is provided with, for example, operational suggestions. | 02-18-2016 |
20160051742 | SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING A DIALYZER APPARATUS OR A COMPONENT THEREOF, AND SENSOR DEVICE WHICH CAN BE USED FOR THIS PURPOSE - A system for acquiring or measuring information relating to a state of dialysance, identifying a dialyzer apparatus, or identifying a membrane filter device during the operation of the dialyzer apparatus in a dialysis treatment of a patient. The dialyzer apparatus includes a housing having an internal volume portion and a membrane filter device arranged within the internal volume portion. The housing allows transmission of radiation. A sensor device connected to the housing of the dialyzer apparatus includes a signal receiving device designed to receive a radiation signal from the housing, the signal characteristic of the state or the identification of the dialyzer apparatus or of the membrane filter unit of the dialyzer apparatus. | 02-25-2016 |
20160051746 | MEDICAL SOLUTION AUTHENTICATION - A system of authenticating a medical solution used in a blood processing procedure, comprising a blood processing system having a user interface and access to a database of medical solutions identifiable by identifiers, wherein the blood processing system guides a user through steps of the procedure and the user interface prompts the user to execute an action as part of a step; a fluid circuit having an inlet for a medical solution, wherein the fluid circuit is coupled to the fluid processing system; wherein a step of the blood processing procedure comprises drawing a solution into the circuit, wherein the interface receives a user input of an identifier of the solution prior to the fluid processing system executing the step; wherein the fluid processing system is configured to compare the received identifier to medical solution identifiers within the database and, based on a result of the comparison, executing the step. | 02-25-2016 |
20160058933 | Control Systems and Methods for Blood or Fluid Handling Medical Devices - A processor of a medical device configured to communicate with a remote server can be programmed to protect the medical device from exposure to unauthorized or malicious software. A system or method to implement this form of protection can include, for example, at least one processor on the medical device, a control software module that controls the operation of the medical device and is executable on the processor, a data management module that manages data flow to and from the control software module from sources external to the medical device, and an agent module that has access to a limited number of designated memory locations in the medical device. In addition, a hemodialysis apparatus can be configured to operate in conjunction with an apparatus for providing purified water from a source such as a municipal water supply or a well. A system for controlling delivery of purified water to the hemodialysis apparatus can comprise a therapy controller of the hemodialysis apparatus configured to communicate with a controller of a water purification device, and a user interface controller of the hemodialysis apparatus configured to communicate with the therapy controller, and to send data to and receive data from a user interface. | 03-03-2016 |
20160059163 | ELECTRONIC INTERFACE FOR WATER FILTER - A water filter includes a filter unit having a body portion adapted to be rotatingly received into a filter head assembly. An engagement protrusion extends from the body portion and is adapted for reception in a complementary receiver in the filter head assembly. An electronic device is disposed on the filter unit having a memory storage unit. A laterally extending key member is disposed on the body portion between the first engagement surface and the second engagement surface. The laterally extending key member is adapted to reposition an interference member from an interference position, whereby the body portion can be fully inserted into the filter head assembly to a non-interference position, whereby the body portion can be fully inserted into the filter head assembly. | 03-03-2016 |
20160067639 | APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING FILTER RECOGNITION - The application generally relates to digital Engine Integrity Protection (EIP) systems for filters for internal combustion engines and methods of using the digital EIP systems. A pre-programmed digital chip is integrated in filtration hardware such that the Engine Control Unit (ECU) or another controller installed on the engine or vehicle can read encrypted digital signal from the chip when electrically connected with the filter hardware. Based on the read information from the chip, the ECU or controller can determine whether the filter associated with the chip is a genuine filter or a non-genuine filter. | 03-10-2016 |
20160074565 | PORTABLE HEMODIALYSIS MACHINE AND DISPOSABLE CARTRIDGE WITH FLOW SENSOR - A portable hemodialysis system is provided including a disposable cartridge and a reused dialysis machine. The disposable cartridge includes a dialysate flow path and a blood flow path which flow in opposite directions through a dialyzer. The disposable cartridge further includes a filter for removing waste products from the dialysate as well as one or more flow sensors for measuring the flow of dialysate in the dialysate flow path. The preferred flow sensor includes a rotatable spoked wheel in the dialysate flow path which is rotated by the flow of dialysate. The spoked wheel includes one or more magnets which are rotated with the rotation of the spoked wheel. The flow sensor further includes a magnetic field sensor in the reused dialysis machine which is connected to a processor for monitoring the rotation of the spoked wheel to determine flow of fluid in the dialysate flow path. | 03-17-2016 |
20160074566 | PORTABLE HEMODIALYSIS MACHINE AND DISPOSABLE CARTRIDGE WITH DIALYSIS RESERVOIR LEVEL SENSOR - A portable hemodialysis system is provided including a disposable cartridge and a reused dialysis machine. The disposable cartridge includes a dialysate flow path and a blood flow path which flow in opposite directions through a dialyzer. The disposable cartridge includes a filter for removing waste products from the dialysate. The reused dialysis machine possesses a reservoir for dialysate, various sensors including a reservoir level sensor assembly, and a processor connected to the various sensors for controlling and monitoring hemodialysis treatment. The reservoir level sensor assembly includes a vertically extending electrode array for transmitting electrical signals to the processor detecting whether the reservoir possesses sufficient dialysate for therapy, and for detecting whether there is a fault condition during therapy such as a loss of dialysate in the reservoir or an increase in fluid in the reservoir which may indicate a failure in the dialysis membrane. | 03-17-2016 |
20160074567 | PORTABLE HEMODIALYSIS ASSEMBLY WITH AMMONIA SENSOR - A portable hemodialysis system is provided including a disposable cartridge and a reused dialysis machine. The disposable cartridge includes a dialysate flow path and a blood flow path which flow in opposite directions through a dialyzer. The disposable cartridge includes a filter for removing waste products from the dialysate, and pressure and fluid flow sensors for measuring the pressure and fluid flow in the dialysate flow path and blood flow path. Preferably, the filter has a vapor membrane for releasing gases including ammonia, but not liquids such as the dialysate. The reused dialysis machine possesses a reservoir for dialysate, an ammonia sensor adjacent to the vapor membrane, a level sensor, a blood leak sensor, a venous blood line pressure sensor, a venous blood line bubble detector, pump motors, and a processor connected to the motors and sensors for controlling and monitoring hemodialysis treatment. | 03-17-2016 |
20160077644 | DIALYSIS MACHINE - A dialysis machine having a housing and a monitor is disclosed. Situated on a front side of the housing is a front door, on the top side of which a monitor housing is formed and a monitor is fastened. The monitor is situated, at least in portions, above a top side of the housing. A comparatively low, and therefore ergonomic, storage surface may be formed or situated behind the monitor on the top side of the housing. | 03-17-2016 |
20160082172 | DIALYSIS MACHINE HAVING A CONDUCTIVITY SENSOR FOR DETERMINING FLUID PROPERTIES - This disclosure describes systems, devices and methods related to embodiments of a dialysis system, including a home dialysis system, having a conductivity sensor or sensing system that measures conductivity in fluid associated with the dialysis system. For example, the conductivity sensor of the dialysis system can measure the conductivity of dialysate in order to determine its composition and verify proportioning of the dialysate. The conductivity sensor can also measure the purity of water and verify its proportioning in the dialysis system. In addition, the conductivity sensor can be configured to detect conductivity of the fluid within an acceptable range. | 03-24-2016 |
20160096758 | APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING MATERIALS FROM AN INFLUENT STREAM - A system comprising method and apparatus for separating biologically-digestible materials from an influent sewage stream. The system may comprise a primary clarification tank to capture sixty percent or more of the total solids from an influent stream; a sludge classifying press (SCP) to isolate and concentrate biologically digestible materials from sludge formed in the primary clarification tank, releasing valuable organics, such as are found in corn kernels, by fracturing the protective casings; a grit capture mechanism in a chamber within the primary clarification tank and isolated from the bulk of the sludge containing biologically-degradable materials; a grit trap to remove grit from the sludge prior to classifying the sludge with the SCP; apparatus for adding thickener to the sludge after classification and prior to digestion; and automation of one or more elements of the process for separating and digesting the biologically digestible materials in an influent stream. | 04-07-2016 |
20160107112 | Bi-stable Component Providing Indication of Proper Installation - An apparatus having a threaded bottom assembly for interfacing to connect the bottom assembly to a second structure with threads, having a bi-stable element that, when sufficient force is applied via the process of threading the bottom assembly to the second structure, and at an appropriate torque value, passes from its first minima state, through its maxima state, and to its second minima state, creating a tactile or audible indication that the apparatus has been properly installed. | 04-21-2016 |
20160114270 | Water Filter with Electrical Conductivity Meter and Pair of Anodes Attached to Internal Filter - A water filtration system that comprises a filter housing and an internal filter. The filter housing has an internal chamber that contains an electrical conductivity meter with two contact points. The internal filter has a pair of anodes designed to be in contact with said pair of contact points and, as a result, with the electrical conductivity meter. | 04-28-2016 |
20160130162 | WATER TREATMENT DEVICE USING HIGH VOLTAGE IMPULSE - A water treatment device using high voltage impulse is disclosed, the device including a high voltage impulse generator configured to generate a high voltage impulse by receiving an outside electric power source and operating in response to an outside control based on the applied outside electric power source, and a reactor configured to generate a reaction water by receiving the high voltage impulse from the high voltage impulse generator to process a source water. | 05-12-2016 |
20160166954 | SELF CLEANING DISC FILTER APPARATUS | 06-16-2016 |
20160175506 | HEMODIALYSIS SYSTEMS AND METHODS | 06-23-2016 |
20160375381 | Elastic Component Providing Indication of Proper Installation - An apparatus having a bottom assembly with a fitting for interfacing to connect the bottom assembly to a second structure, having an elastic element that, when sufficient force is applied via the process of mating the bottom assembly to the second structure, and at an appropriate pressure value, passes from a first stable position, through a threshold, and to a second position, creating a tactile or audible indication that the apparatus has been properly installed. | 12-29-2016 |
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