Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
210094000 | Transparent | 45 |
20090032449 | Multiple laminar flow-based particle and cellular separation with laser steering - The invention provides a method, apparatus and system for separating blood and other types of cellular components, and can be combined with holographic optical trapping manipulation or other forms of optical tweezing. One of the exemplary methods includes providing a first flow having a plurality of blood components; providing a second flow; contacting the first flow with the second flow to provide a first separation region; and differentially sedimenting a first blood cellular component of the plurality of blood components into the second flow while concurrently maintaining a second blood cellular component of the plurality of blood components in the first flow. The second flow having the first blood cellular component is then differentially removed from the first flow having the second blood cellular component. Holographic optical traps may also be utilized in conjunction with the various flows to move selected components from one flow to another, as part of or in addition to a separation stage. | 02-05-2009 |
20090078625 | Redundant ultrafiltration device - According to one aspect of the present invention, a dual stage filtration apparatus includes a cartridge having a first end and an opposing second end and a first filtration stage including a first bundle of first semi-permeable filtering elements and a second filtration stage including a second bundle of second semi-permeable filtering elements. The cartridge has a fluid inlet port for receiving raw unfiltered fluid into the first filtration stage and a fluid outlet port for discharging purified fluid after it has passed through the first and second filtration stages. The apparatus has an intrastage space that receives fluid that has been filtered in the first filtration stage prior to being filtered again in the second filtration stage, and the fluid inlet port is in fluid communication only with the first filtration stage, while the fluid outlet port is in fluid communication only with the second filtration stage. According to one aspect of the present invention, both ends of the first semi-permeable filtering elements are disposed and open at the first end and both ends of the second semi-permeable filtering elements are disposed and open at the second end. | 03-26-2009 |
20090078626 | Filter Cartridge Housing Attachment Systems - The present disclosure pertains to a fluid filter having integral attachment means which may take the form of a threaded portion of a filter cartridge. The threaded portion threadably interacts with a complementary threaded portion of a filter mounting to retain the filter cartridge to the filter mounting. The disclosure also pertains to a fluid filter having a cartridge made from two plastic shells welded together. The disclosure also pertains to a fluid filter with filter media positioned within a filter cartridge by an end cap with extending ribs welded to one of the two shells which compose the filter cartridge. | 03-26-2009 |
20090101551 | Oil changing device - An oil changing device includes a used oil tank connected with an air suction device which is connected with a compressor and a vacuum generating device. A switch is connected between the vacuum generating device and the compressor. A new oil tank includes a pipe connected to a mechanical item whose oil is to be changed and another pipe connected to a connector of the used oil tank. The compressor and the vacuum generating device suck air in the mechanical item so as to form a negative pressure status to suck the used oil from the mechanical item into the used oil tank. The new oil in the new oil tank is then sucked into the mechanical item via another pipe controlled by another switch. | 04-23-2009 |
20090173674 | Sediment collection device for home brewing system - A sediment collection device is used on individual beverage containers for fermented beverages such as beer. A three piece arrangement is fit together before installation on the beverage container, and contains a rotating valve arrangement on complementary, funnel-like structures. This arrangement facilitates a moisture-tight connection between the bottle and the collection device. This arrangement ensures that sediment will not re-enter the beverage bottle. | 07-09-2009 |
20100314301 | Molded Pump - Embodiments of the invention provide a pre-filter assembly for use with a pump. The assembly includes a housing having an intake channel and an outlet channel. The intake channel includes an intake flange around a first circumference and a ribbed surface to facilitate sealing. The outlet channel includes a bottom portion and an outlet flange around a second circumference. The intake flange and the outlet flange are on opposite sides of the housing. The assembly also includes a basket positioned in the housing. The basket has a bottom side and is positioned above the bottom portion of the outlet channel to form a chamber. The basket is positioned in closer proximity to the intake channel than to the outlet channel. In addition, the assembly includes a securing device with a lid having ridges and a clear top to permit the user to view the contents of the basket. The securing device also includes a locking ring with slots and openings to permit the user to view the contents of the basket. | 12-16-2010 |
20120111778 | MANIFOLD & STRAINER ASSEMBLY - A waste collection manifold assembly | 05-10-2012 |
20130105372 | Chlorinators and Replaceable Cell Cartridges Therefor | 05-02-2013 |
20130105373 | Systems and Methods for User-Installable Chlorinators | 05-02-2013 |
20130292310 | FILTER DEVICE - The invention relates to a filter device, in particular for fluids contaminated with water admixtures, such as diesel oil, comprising a filter housing ( | 11-07-2013 |
20130319918 | PARTICLE SEPARATION DEVICE - A particle separation device includes a particle separation member having a plurality of conical cavities each having a narrow open end and a wide open end for separating particles from unclean liquid; a fluid distribution member for distributing the liquid to the cavities; a particle collection member for collecting particles; and a fluid guiding member for guiding cleaned liquid from the particle separation member to an outlet of the device. The particle collection member includes a chamber and a magnet for holding particles inside the chamber. A vortex finder is disposed in each of the cavities. The vortex finder has a skirt portion and a distal end having a reduced wall thickness. | 12-05-2013 |
20140021110 | Filter Assembly with Modular Relief Valve Interface - A fluid filter assembly for filtering a fluid includes a housing base portion having an axially extending tube, a housing cover that is connected to the housing base portion to define an interior space, a filter element, and an interface structure. The filter element is disposed within the interior space and in engagement with the axially extending tube, the filter element having a filter media, a bottom end cap, a top end cap, and a mounting member defined by the top end cap, the mounting member having an axial wall with a vent passage therethrough and a radial wall that encircles the axial wall. The interface structure is connected to the housing cover and engages the top end cap of the filter element. | 01-23-2014 |
20140069851 | FILTER DEVICE AND FUEL DISPENSING SYSTEM COMPRISED THEREOF - Embodiments of a filter device for use in fuel dispensing systems can comprise an inspection element that permits visual observation of fuel that flows inside of the system. The filter device can include a body with a wall that forms a filter chamber. The wall can have one or more apertures that couple with a fuel inlet and a fuel outlet to allow fuel to flow into and about the filter chamber. In one embodiment, the body includes a boss member with a bore that penetrates the wall to expose the filter chamber. The inspection element includes an optical element that fits within the bore and a retaining element that secures to the boss member to retain the optical element therein. | 03-13-2014 |
20140102962 | PORTABLE WATER FILTRATION BOTTLE - A portable water filtration bottle includes a main unit having a containing space. The main unit is provided orderly from an water inlet to a water outlet with a first cover unit covering the water inlet; a filtration tank which contains a filter and is at a side of the containing space, with the filtration tank being connected with a non-return device at a side close to the containing space; a bactericidal lamp tube device which is at another side of the containing space; and a second cover unit covering the water outlet. Accordingly, water entering from the water inlet is filtered and then flows into the containing space under a control of a check valve. Next, water is sterilized by the bactericidal lamp tube device. Therefore, users are able to drink clean water at all times and hygiene of drinking water can be improved. | 04-17-2014 |
20140299526 | COMPARATOR FOR USE IN IMPROVING WATER QUALITY - A comparator for use in improving the water quality of a body of water, such as a swimming pool, pond, aquarium, spa, hot tub, or other body of water, is disclosed. The comparator is adapted for comparing one or more results, whereby the or each result corresponds to a measured parameter indicative of water quality. The comparator may be further adapted to indicate a quantitative dosage of a water treating agent required to improve the quality of the water, responsive to one or more of the measured parameter(s). The comparator comprises at least one movable portion which, when moved to the result of the parameter measured, indicates the quantitative dosage of water treating agent to be used. The quantitative dosage may be indicated in a number of ways, such as by weight or volume, or by some other form of discrete measurement (such as a bag, bottle, sachet, tablet, etc). | 10-09-2014 |
20140353222 | SPOUT WITH REVERSED FLOW - A spout that dispenses water from a water dispenser has a disinfection portion that provides two passes of the water therethrough. The disinfection portion has two flow tubes, the second arranged inside the first, so that an annular cross-section flow path is defined by an inside wall of first tube and an outside wall of the second tube. A second flow path having a circular cross-section is defined by an inside wall of the second tube. The water flow is transferred between the flow at a second end of the disinfection portion by a second end portion. At a first end portion, located at a first end of the disinfection portion, a first end portion body provides connections to the disinfection section for both an inlet and an outlet. The order of flow through the disinfection portion flow paths may depend upon the orientation of the spout. | 12-04-2014 |
20150014228 | AUXILIARY GRAY WATER SOURCE DEVICE FOR COMMERCIAL KITCHENS - An auxiliary grey water supply device captures used wash water from a commercial warewashing machine for supply to a pre-rinse station without substantial modification of the commercial warewashing machine. The captured wash water is delivered to a pre-rinse station for pre-rinsing of dishes that will be washed within the commercial warewashing machine. | 01-15-2015 |
20150360150 | 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 ( | 12-17-2015 |
210095000 | Sight glass | 27 |
20080290010 | OIL WATER COALESCING SEPARATOR - An oil water coalescing separator has a coalescing chamber containing oil coalescing media. The separator is preferably substantially transparent so that the thickness of the band of coalesced tramp oil can be visually discerned at a glance. The separator preferably has a magnet base so the separator can be hung on a machine off the floor. The separator is also removable from the magnet base. | 11-27-2008 |
20090050545 | Lid particularly for a pool return skimmer - A lid for a pool return skimmer is provided, although the lid may be suitable for any environment where dangerous reptiles, insects or the like may be housed. The invention includes a generally circular lid having a top and a bottom and a central region. A rim is provided on the lid for engagement with an opening, such as a pool return skimmer. At least a substantial portion of the lid is made of a substantially clear material, to enable someone about to remove the lid to see whether any undesirable reptiles or any other undesirable or dangerous things are beneath the lid, for example in a pool skimmer. | 02-26-2009 |
20090139918 | Visual bilgewater quality indicator - A visual bilgewater quality indicator for use in a bilgewater filtration system which includes a filtration stage for removing oily contaminants. The quality indicator utilizes one or more filtration status chambers which are provided with a fluorescent or phosphorescent dye or pigment treated filtration media. The status chamber has a transparent outer wall. Flow through the status chamber is from the outer lateral wall toward its central axis, whereby oily contaminants in the flow collect selectively at the outer portions of the filtration media which are highly visible to an observer. Oil droplets as small as one micron, are captured and immobilized by the primary filter and are instantly visible against the background of the exemplary dye. If two status chambers are used in series, due to the ability of the infused media to permanently capture oil without re-entrainment, the second chamber is always kept transparent until complete loading and supersaturating breakthrough at the primary chamber. Oily droplet visibility can be further enhanced with ultraviolet illumination. | 06-04-2009 |
20090188845 | CLEANING SYSTEM CONTAINER HAVING A PORTHOLE - A cleaning system container includes a base, a side wall, a viewing portion in communication with the side wall, and a cleaning system. The viewing portion is a porthole of the side wall, which provides a window-like mechanism permitting one to see into the cleaning system container through the side wall. The cleaning system container defines a hollow cavity and is capable of holding a fluid, which can receive the cleaning system. The cleaning system container can include a filter assembly and/or a skimmer assembly. By positioning the portholes in desired locations, the amount of waste captured by the filter assembly can be ascertained without the need of opening the cleaning system container, prompting swimming pool owners to change the filter cartridges more frequently, which can improve its overall performance. | 07-30-2009 |
20090283460 | Dual stage ultrafilter devices in the form of portable filter devices, shower devices, and hydration packs - The present invention is directed to an alternative compact portable filtration device that can be used in remote locations and includes a single filtration cartridge that provides redundant filtration of the fluid (water). In particular, the device is a dual stage ultrafilter cartridge (apparatus) that is constructed and designed to provide a portable device that can be used in the field, such as during camping or military assignment, and offers two filtration stages (redundant filtration) within a single housing. | 11-19-2009 |
20100051520 | PROTEIN SKIMMER - Protein skimmers having an upright housing including an open topped body with a manually removable foam collection cup for sealing mounting on the body. The foam collection cups encircle a foam collection duct except for a recessed inspection window for exposing an area of the foam collection duct's exterior surface for enabling an aquarist a generally horizontal line of sight to continuously inspect the foam collection duct's interior. The protein skimmers have a canister-like configuration with a front control panel including a main inlet, a main outlet and at least one aspirating pump for circulating an air/water mixture. The protein skimmers include a disperser for dispersing an incoming flow of organic loaded water peripherally downward into a reaction chamber in a substantially uniform manner. The protein skimmers include a washing mechanism for periodically washing their foam collection ducts without having to remove their foam collection cups. | 03-04-2010 |
20100264072 | Liquid-liquid extraction method apparatus - A bottle attachment designed to facilitate the separation of immiscible solvents following the liquid-liquid extraction of organic compounds from water in original sampling bottles. | 10-21-2010 |
20110139689 | Monitoring A Preparative Chromatography Column From the Exterior During Formation of the Packed Bed - In an axial-flow cylindrical preparative chromatography column that utilizes a piston to close off the top of the resin space inside the column and thereby eliminate void spaces at the top of the resin, a sight glass is incorporated in the column wall to allow monitoring of the packing height and density as the packing material is being placed inside the column, as well as the position of the piston head relative to the packing while the piston is being lowered to consolidated and/or compress the packing. By observing the column interior through the sight glass, the operator can assure that the column receives a more uniform packing density and can minimize the risk of damage to the packing material by excessive force from the piston head. | 06-16-2011 |
20110147283 | WATER TREATMENT FOR COOLING TOWERS AND LARGE COMMERCIAL PONDS USING A NON-CHEMICAL RESIDUAL PROGRAM - A water treatment system can be used to treat bodies of water as found in cooling towers and large commercial ponds to rid the potential of biological contaminants and mineral formations found in heat exchange equipment, on the sides of walls, basins and piping that create corrosive damage and loss of energy through deposits on heat transfer surfaces. The water treatment system may include a recirculating pump for moving water through the system, a filtration system for filtering solids, an ozonator and a UV light for creating an advanced oxidation process, permanent magnets for electrodynamically aligning dissolved minerals in the water, and a heating element for thermodynamically controlling calcium carbonate scaling potential. | 06-23-2011 |
20110192771 | Solid-liquid separator with self-priming pump - The present invention is to provide a solid-liquid separator with self-priming pump with which wear of a self-priming liquid pump connected to a cyclone mechanism can be prevented and a solid-liquid mixture can be purified at a low cost without requiring a special arrangement (special material or special structure) for the pump. | 08-11-2011 |
20110215037 | UV WATER PURIFICATION SPIGOT - A compact point of use water purifier intended for both urban and rural areas of developing countries, consisting of a spigot with integrated UV radiation source adjacent to an outlet orifice to selectively on demand expose untreated water when the spigot valve mechanism is activated to dispense water for consumption. The water purifier is connectable to an electric power source, either 110V/220V AC or 12 VDC, by means of a transformer unit delivering the appropriate voltage to spigot unit. | 09-08-2011 |
20110303589 | GRAVITY FEED WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM - A portable water treatment system includes at least one sub-system to treat water including a flocculation system, a chlorination system, and a bio-sand filter system. The water treatment system may include multiple sub-systems for treating water that feed into one another. The sand filter system may include a mini bio-sand filter, a foam filter, or a pressed block filter. The flocculation system may include a tank bottom that urges settling particles toward a sump and a ladle that removes settled particles. A manual pump or siphon may be included in the water treatment system. | 12-15-2011 |
20120160748 | Filter Device - In at least one embodiment, a filter device for filtering out of solid substance from a solid-liquid-mixture where the filter device includes a bearing shaft; a rotation body attached to the bearing shaft and supported by the bearing shaft to be rotatable; a single filter cell formed on the rotation body with a filter structure attached to the rotation body for filtering out the solid substance and a connection channel formed in the rotation body that extends from a filter structure outlet side to an outlet opening formed adjacent to the bearing shaft and via which the connection channel is permanently connected with an intermediate connection channel formed in the bearing shaft; a liquid discharge line connected with or formed by the intermediate connection channel; a plurality of branch-off lines which are branched-off from the liquid discharge line; and a control device having a valve assembly. | 06-28-2012 |
20120261315 | DUAL STAGE ULTRAFILTER DEVICES IN THE FORM OF PORTABLE FILTER DEVICES, SHOWER DEVICES, AND HYDRATION - The present invention is directed to an alternative compact portable filtration device that can be used in remote locations and includes a single filtration cartridge that provides redundant filtration of the fluid (water). In particular, the device is a dual stage ultrafilter cartridge (apparatus) that is constructed and designed to provide a portable device that can be used in the field, such as during camping or military assignment, and offers two filtration stages (redundant filtration) within a single housing. | 10-18-2012 |
20120279911 | FLUID FILTER ASSEMBLY WITH SIGHT GLASS - A fluid filter assembly with sight glass provides an upper housing carrying a transparent sight glass for visualizing the interior of the filter assembly and fluids passing therethrough. A sight glass retainer secures the sight glass within the upper housing. A screen filter is carried between the upper housing and a mating lower housing. A fluid inlet port is defined in the upper housing above the screen filter and a fluid output port is defined in the lower housing below the screen filter. The sight glass retainer carries plural fluid deflectors and plural sight glass supports for fluid dispersion and fluid cooling. A pressurized air input communicating with fluid inlet port allows pressurized air to be injected into the assembly to force fluids through the screen filter and out of the filter assembly. A low pressure drain valve and a bypass valve are carried in the lower housing. | 11-08-2012 |
20130008840 | PARTICLE SEPARATOR - A particle separator includes a particle separation member to separate particles from liquid; a particle collection member for collecting particles from the particle separation member; and a liquid guiding member for guiding liquid flowing from the particle separation member to an outlet. The particle separation member includes an inlet for receiving un-clean liquid, a first separation section configured for preliminarily separating particles from the liquid, and a second separation section for separating further particles from liquid flowing from the first separation section. The second separation section includes a plurality of cyclones each having a wide open end connected to the first separation section and a narrow open end connected to the particle collection member. | 01-10-2013 |
20130068673 | FILTER ELEMENT ATTACHMENT, FILTER CARTRIDGE, AND FILTER SYSTEM - A filter element attachment is provided and is attachable to a filter element. The filter element attachment includes a housing for receiving at least a part of the filter element; at least one display configured to display information associated with the filter element. The filter element attachment may be associated with a corresponding filter cartridge and a filter system. | 03-21-2013 |
20130118960 | MULTI-CYCLONE SEDIMENT FILTER - A multi-cyclone sediment filter having a housing with upper and lower shells and defining an interior space for fluid flow. A cyclone holder is disposed in the housing and includes a plurality of fluid cyclones, each comprising a conical tube with a small opening at a lower end and a larger opening at an upper end. A fluid inlet introduces fluid into the filter housing. A fluid outlet in fluid discharges fluid. A manifold plate is disposed above the cyclone holder and includes a plurality of diffuser tubes, each extending downwardly into an upper end of one of the fluid cyclones. Fluid flowing from the fluid inlet is directed into a diverter cone under the manifold plate and is diverted outwardly between the manifold plate and the cyclone holder, into the fluid cyclones, outwardly through the diffuser tubes, and then out through the fluid outlet. | 05-16-2013 |
20130168303 | Filter and Frame Apparatus and Method of Use - Provided is a filter apparatus, comprising two or more filter cartridges having a first end with an inlet and screen and a second end with an outlet and screen, and walls to contain a filter media held in a housing for holding the two or more filter cartridges in about the same orientation, and an attachment clamp connected to the housing. Also provided is a housing for holding two or more filter cartridges in about the same orientation and a method of using the filter apparatus and housing. | 07-04-2013 |
20130240419 | WINDSHIELD WASHER CONDITIONER - A system and method of collecting and conditioning rainwater and other moisture, such as dew, from a windshield of a vehicle and utilizing the collected fluid to replenish the fluids in the windshield washer reservoir. A collection funnel is positioned on a vehicle in order to collect rainwater and other moisture. Rainwater and other fluids from the collection funnel are directed to a conditioning cartridge where the water is de-ionized and windshield washer fluid is added. The cartridges are designed to be single replaceable units. The mixed fluid from the mixing cartridge is directed to the pre-existing windshield washer reservoir. | 09-19-2013 |
20140097131 | GREY WATER SYSTEM - The present invention is a grey water system that through a single device and a single installation makes recycling grey water simple and cost effective. The single unit system is easy to install and to maintain. The system uses either 110 volt pumps or 12 volt making it usable in virtually any place. The system receives water through a skimmer to remove debris then proceeds into a holding tank or barrel. A predetermined amount of chlorine is added to remove bacteria. The water is then ready for use. | 04-10-2014 |
20140367317 | ANALYSIS CARTRIDGE WITH FILTER UNIT - The invention relates to a cartridge ( | 12-18-2014 |
20150336811 | Particle Separator - A particle separator includes a particle separation member having a plurality of conical cavities for separating particles from unclean liquid; a fluid distribution member for distributing the unclean liquid to the cavities; a particle collection member for collecting the separated particles; and a fluid guiding member for guiding cleaned liquid to an outlet. Each cavity has a narrow open end and a wide open end. A vortex finder is disposed in each of the cavities. An entry channel for the liquid has an inlet section arranged between two adjacent cavities of the particle separation member. | 11-26-2015 |
20150353403 | GREEN HOUSE FOR TREATMENT OF SLUDGE - The present invention includes a green house for turning sludge into biosolids. The green house includes a base and at least one sidewall protruding from the base forming a receptacle in between. The receptacle is formed to secure sludge within. At least a portion of the sidewall is transparent. The present invention may further include a transparent top covering the receptacle. A mirrored surface may be within the receptacle and facing towards the receptacle to increase the reflection of light and thereby the heat within the green house. | 12-10-2015 |
20160016099 | FILTER CARTRIDGE HAVING DOUBLE THREADS - A filter cartridge having double threads is provided, and has a housing and a cap. The housing is opaque and provided with a connecting portion, a filter containing portion and a bottom portion. The housing and the cap are tightly connected to each other by a connector. When the housing and the cap are assembled via the connector, various types of threads and shapes of the bottom portion of the housing can be selected. Additionally, users can conveniently observe the using condition of a filter media through an opened window formed on an outer circumference surface of the bottom portion of the housing and a transparent base, so that the user can then directly decide whether the filter media should be changed or not. | 01-21-2016 |
20160074785 | Inspectable Oil Filter - An engine oil filter is provided that comprises a transparent sidewall for inspecting the oil content within the oil filter interior. The oil filter comprises an oil filter housing with a filter element, a center tube, a base plate, and a biasing member that maintains the filter element in position within the filter housing. The filter housing has a sidewall that comprises a transparent material, thereby allowing inspection of the oil within the filter without having to first remove the filter from an engine. Also provided is an oil condition indicator that allows a user to compare the color of the oil within the oil filter housing to one or more oil reference markers. The oil condition indicator is used to determine when the oil has reached its usable life and when the oil must be replaced. | 03-17-2016 |
20160151550 | BLOOD FILTERING COMPONENT, APPARATUS, AND METHOD | 06-02-2016 |