Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
210136000 | Check valve | 61 |
20080197062 | COMPACT FLUID PURIFICATION DEVICE WITH MANUAL PUMPING MECHANISM - According to one exemplary embodiment, a compact fluid purification device includes a housing having an inlet for receiving unfiltered liquid and an open end and a first valve disposed within the inlet and being configured to only permit unfiltered liquid to flow into a hollow interior of the housing. The device has a plunger received within the open end such that it slides within the interior of the housing. The plunger is movable between a fully extended position and a fully retracted position, wherein the plunger has an elongated housing that includes a filter element, such as, a plurality of hollow filter elements that are open at a distal end of the plunger housing and are in communication with an outlet that is associated with the plunger. Movement of the plunger toward the fully extended position causes unfiltered liquid to be drawn into the interior of the housing and the device includes a second valve disposed within the outlet and being configured to only permit filtered liquid to be discharged from the plunger housing. The unfiltered liquid is filtered when the plunger is moved toward the fully retracted position causing the unfiltered liquid in the interior to flow into the inside of the filter elements and then across the filter elements and into the outlet. | 08-21-2008 |
20090045108 | Sewer Reservoir - A below-grade sewer reservoir provides a compartment for storing excess sewage in the event of excessive rainfall and sewage backup. An inlet pipe allows sewage to flow into the reservoir from a standard sanitary sewer pipe, and an outlet check valve on the output side of the reservoir permits normal flow to occur through the reservoir and prevents backflow of sewage when the mains are flooded | 02-19-2009 |
20090200217 | WATER PURIFICATION FILTER ASSEMBLY - A water purification filter assembly is disclosed. The water purification filter assembly of the present invention includes a manifold, which is provided in a water purifier, and a circular cap, which is provided under the manifold and has a slide slot, with a protrusion provided under the circular cap. The filter assembly further includes a filter cartridge which has a head part-coupled to the circular cap and has a filter part provided with a filter therein. The filter assembly further includes a fastening member, which fastens the head part of the filter cartridge to the circular cap, and a guide groove, into which the protrusion is inserted. The fastening member is formed in the upper surface of the filter part of the filter cartridge. Therefore, processes of coupling and removing the filter cartridge are made easy and convenient. | 08-13-2009 |
20090308797 | Hollow fiber membrane module and method for making thereof - The present invention purposes to provide a hollow fiber membrane module that minimizes the error rate in a manufacturing process thereof, disperses weight by separating an enlarged hollow fiber membrane module into a plurality of small modules, and provides a manufacturing method thereof. The present invention includes a central water tube having a plurality of inlets formed in the circumferential direction thereof, a central air tube provided in the central water tube, a plurality of housings longitudinally provided in the circumferential direction of the central water tube, a hollow fiber membrane provided in the respective housing and in which water is treated by difference of pressure, a fixing part fixing the lower part of the hollow fiber membrane to the housing, and a collector provided in the lower part of the housing, a plurality of small modules being provided in the housing. | 12-17-2009 |
20090314697 | Liquid Filter With A Non-Return Valve In The Filtered Side Flow Channel - Disclosed is a liquid filter for an internal combustion engine. The filter has a housing, a removable cover for closing the housing, and a replaceable filter insert that has a filter surface through which liquid can flow. The filter surface defines a boundary between a flow channel on the filtered side and a flow channel on the unfiltered side of the filter. A non-return valve allows the liquid to flow through the filter at pressure conditions that prevail when the engine is running. When the engine is shut off, the non-return valve prevents flow of liquid through the filter, thereby holding within the filter housing the liquid that was in the filter when the engine was shut off. The non-return valve is placed in the flow channel on the filtered side. | 12-24-2009 |
20100000919 | WATER PURIFICATION FILTER ASSEMBLY - A water purification filter assembly is disclosed. The water purification filter assembly of the present invention includes a manifold, which is provided in a water purifier, and a circular cap, which is provided under the manifold and has a slide slot, with a protrusion provided under the circular cap. The filter assembly further includes a filter cartridge, which has a head part coupled to the circular cap and a filter part provided with a filter therein. The filter assembly further includes a fastening member, which fastens the head part of the filter cartridge to the circular cap, and a guide groove, into which the protrusion is inserted, and which is formed in the upper surface of the filter part of the filter cartridge. Therefore, processes of coupling and removing the filter cartridge are made easy and convenient. | 01-07-2010 |
20100018913 | FILTER AND STERILIZATION APPARATUS - A filter- and sterilizing apparatus comprising a gravity filter device with a liquid supply (L | 01-28-2010 |
20100096307 | PROTEIN SKIMMER FOR SALT-WATER AQUARIUM - An apparatus for removing organics from water has an upwardly open and downwardly closed column having a tubular side wall and a floor and a generally closed chamber on the floor of the column and forming with the side wall an upwardly open annular space. The column has an outlet opening into the annular space. A pump forces water containing organics into the chamber and thereby fills the column with water that then flows out of the column through the outlet. An aerator pump moves at least some of the water containing organics out of the chamber, mixes the pumped-out water with bubbles, and pumps the water and bubbles back into a downwardly and horizontally closed but upwardly open flow space in the column above the chamber. A skimmer clears the organics from the surface of the water above the flow space. | 04-22-2010 |
20100116724 | REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER FILTERING SYSTEM - A valve assembly having a first valve defining an inlet connected to the inlet supply and an outlet connected to the concentrate chamber, a second valve defining an inlet connected to the permeate chamber and an outlet connected to the faucet, and a third valve defining an outlet connected to drain, a port connected to the concentrate chamber, and an inlet connected to the inlet supply. The port is selectively in fluid communication with the third valve outlet and inlet. When the faucet opens, the first valve opens, the second valve has permeate flowing, and the third valve opens a flowpath between the third valve port and the inlet due to pressure dropping in the second valve. When the faucet closes, the first valve closes and the third valve opens another flowpath between the third valve port and outlet due to pressure created in the second valve. | 05-13-2010 |
20100170835 | Water Purification System And Method - The invention concerns a hydraulic connector ( | 07-08-2010 |
20100213109 | REVERSE-FLOW SELF-RINSING FLUID FILTERS - A reverse flow rinsing fluid filtering device, particularly for large diameter piping. Housing ( | 08-26-2010 |
20100264073 | Water-purifying device for increasing oxygen content - A water-purifying device for increasing oxygen content has at least one filter and a gas-liquid mixing device, and the gas-liquid mixing device comprises a pump and a spiral tube, wherein air enters the pump through a first gas inlet valve disposed at the front end of the pump and is mixed with the water source in a gas-liquid phase within the spiral tube to form a large amount of fine bubbles, thereby achieving the effect of increasing the oxygen content in water. | 10-21-2010 |
20110163019 | WASTE WATER TREATMENT APPARATUS - A waste water treatment apparatus includes a physical filter unit. The physical filter unit includes a filter screen layer therein to filter impurities which are large particles and a distal end connected with a changeable fluid dirt activation unit to discharge the bubbles and particles of the waste water. A side wall of the storage cylinder is provided with a storage pipe to communicate with the top of at least one microorganism filter unit. The microorganism filter unit includes a microorganism filter cylinder to purify the waste water through microorganisms. The waste water treatment apparatus further includes a water storage unit. The water storage unit includes a water storage cylinder to collect the treated water for use. | 07-07-2011 |
20110174703 | Method and apparatus of submersible intake equipment - An apparatus having flotation ballasts, a flotation platform and on the flotation platform, an intake equipment, such as a screen, check valve and/or pump intake and a coupling for a discharge pipe. In an embodiment of the present invention comprises, there are a plurality of substantially symmetrical flotation ballasts, each having a ballast chamber. The composition of the flotation ballast may be made of a material having a density appropriate for the fluid in which it is to be submerged. The method includes the steps of using an apparatus as herein described to ascend and descend intake equipment. | 07-21-2011 |
20110180466 | Device for Aeration and Ventilation of a Fuel System - The invention relates to a device for aeration and ventilation of a fuel system of a motor vehicle, with a pipe union for connecting the device to the fuel system, the pipe union being connected via a connecting element to a three-way valve via which the pipe union can be fluid-connected alternately to an air inlet opening or an air outlet opening of the device. Furthermore, there is a filter element which is located in the flow path between the air inlet opening and the three-way valve. The filter element, the three-way valve, and the connecting element are accommodated in a common housing. An especially compact and space-saving device is devised by the integration of the three-way valve, connecting element, and filter element into one unit. | 07-28-2011 |
20110220564 | REVERSE OSMOSIS FOR MAPLE TREE SAP - A maple sap reverse osmosis system that comprises a feed pressure pump configured for receiving maple tree sap, a filter bank, at least one pressure pump operatively connected to the feed pressure pump through the filter bank, at least one recirculation pump operatively connected to the at least one pressure pump, each recirculation pump having an associated housing having an input positioned at a bottom portion of the housing, a permeate output and a concentrate output, the housing enclosing a membrane producing permeate and concentrate from the maple sap and an air inlet operatively connected to a housing in a exit position. The housings are serially connected from an entrance position housing to the exit position housing through associated inputs and concentrate outputs and wherein the housings can be completely drained of liquid through the input of the entrance position housing. | 09-15-2011 |
20110226682 | Methods and Apparatus for a Pool Treatment and Water System - A pool/spa water treatment system may include a pump and a pool filter. The pump may include a pump inlet and a pump outlet. The pump inlet and outlet may be aligned on a first axis or within a first vertical plane. The pool filter may be offset a select transverse distance from the pump. The pool filter may include a pool filter inlet in fluid communication with the pump outlet. The pool filter inlet and the pump outlet may be aligned on a second axis or within a second vertical plane that is transverse to the first axis or plane. The pool/spa water treatment system may further include a heater. The heater may include a heater inlet in fluid communication with the pool filter outlet. The heater inlet may be aligned with the pool filter outlet within the second plane. | 09-22-2011 |
20110240536 | Floor Drain Cover That Can Prevent Waste Water From Flowing Backward in a Floor Drain - A floor drain cover includes a draining frame, a net-shaped disk mounted in the top wall of the draining frame, a fixing bracket mounted on the draining frame, a movable lid pivotally mounted on the fixing bracket and movable relative to the draining frame, and a rubber pad mounted on the movable lid and movable to seal the bottom wall of the draining frame. Thus, when the ambient waste water in the floor drain flows toward the draining frame, the movable lid is pressed by the pressure of the ambient waste water so that the movable lid moves the rubber pad to seal the bottom wall of the draining frame, thereby preventing the ambient waste water in the floor drain from flowing backward, and preventing the floor from being contaminated by the ambient waste water. | 10-06-2011 |
20120018359 | Filter device, in particular return line suction filter, and filter element for use in such a filter device - The invention relates to a filter device, in particular a return line suction filter, having at least one filter housing ( | 01-26-2012 |
20120018360 | FLUID STRAINER ASSEMBLY - A fluid strainer device is disclosed. The device includes a housing which defines an open chamber, the chamber having both at least one fluid input port and at least one fluid outlet port. A plurality of spaced strainer baskets are disposed within the chamber. Each basket has a pair of spaced perforated side panels, a perforated rear panel, a perforated top panel and an open front portion in fluid communication with the chamber fluid input port. Finally, each strainer basket is aligned within the chamber for fluid flow from the chamber input port into the basket's open front portion and out through the perforations thereof to filter debris from the fluid while preventing substantial fluid pressure drop between the input and outlet ports substantially independent of debris buildup within the basket. | 01-26-2012 |
20120091048 | CHAMBER FOR A BLOOD TREATMENT SYSTEM, BLOOD TUBING SYSTEM, AND BLOOD TREATMENT SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a chamber for a blood treatment system having a blood inlet and a blood outlet, a filter element for air separation which is arranged at the head side with respect to the position of the chamber in the operating state and which can be decoupled from the blood present in the chamber in the operating state by means of a further liquid, to a blood hose system and to a blood treatment system. | 04-19-2012 |
20120097587 | DIALYSIS DEVICE - The invention relates to a dialysis device ( | 04-26-2012 |
20120118800 | FILTER DEVICE - A filter device for filtering oil leakage amounts from hydraulic systems, wherein hydraulic oil can be sucked from a tank ( | 05-17-2012 |
20120168359 | VENTED LIQUID FILTER VENTED THROUGH MEDIA - A filter apparatus and filter element therefore are provided. The filter apparatus includes a filter head including an inlet port, a main flow outlet port and a drain flow outlet port. The filter element includes a ring of filter media defining an internal cavity. The filter element defines a main flow passage and a drain flow passage through the internal cavity. Each flow passage has an inlet on a clean side of the filter media directly fluidly communicating with the internal cavity. The main flow passage is fluidly coupled to the main flow outlet port. The drain flow passage is fluidly coupled to the drain flow outlet port. The filter media separates the inlet port from the main flow and drain flow outlet ports. | 07-05-2012 |
20120199523 | CONDENSTATE VALVE - A condensate valve for condensate that is connectable to the inlet side of at least one oil/water separator of a compressor. The condensate valve is triggered for opening and closing via a blocking element. The outlet of the condensate valve discharges directly into a condensate collecting tank. The condensate valve also forms a pressure reducer for reducing the pressure of the outflowing condensate and discharges directly to the condensate collecting tank. Preferably, the condensate valve comprises a movable piston which can be pressed against a small-diameter opening of the valve seat when the condensate valve is closed by a blocking element. The piston has a larger cross-sectional area at its outlet side than at its inlet side on which condensate acts via an overflow line when the condensate valve has been opened. The overflow line can be formed by at least one through channel which extends axially through the piston. | 08-09-2012 |
20120255890 | Portable Water Filter - A portable water filter is disclosed. A portable water filter may filter water that enters through a first opening disposed toward a first end of the filter, where the water may pass through a filter element and exit the filter through a second opening disposed at or toward the first end of the filter. The first opening may be defined in a surface of the filter that is free of openings toward a second end of the filter. As such, when the filter is inserted into an opening or outlet of a bottle, more of the water in the bottle may be filtered and drained with reduced aeration as the first opening in the filter is disposed toward the opening or outlet in the bottle. The portable water filter may enable the flow of water through the filter element to be more uniform across the length of the filter element. | 10-11-2012 |
20130001143 | SELF-FILTERING PERSONAL BOTTLE APPARATUS WITH ISOLATED FILTER - Inner and outer containers, telescoped together so the outer container can receive unfiltered liquid to be forced through a filter in the inner container, the inner container including an isolation flapper to permit flow from the filter but block flow back to the filter. | 01-03-2013 |
20130026085 | SAMPLE FILTRATION ASSEMBLY - The present invention provides a filtration assembly in the form of a disposable cartridge. A key feature of the invention is a filtration chamber having a porous membrane also referred to as a filter, a sample inlet to the filtration chamber, and an outlet for outflow of the fraction of sample that does not penetrate the membrane. The membrane can be used in any configuration, for example a hollow fiber. The fraction of sample that penetrates the membrane is referred to as the filtrate, and the fraction that does not penetrate the membrane is referred to as the retentate or concentrate. Some uses of the cartridge are to prepare plasma from blood, and to prepare a plasma ultra-filtrate from plasma, without the need for centrifugation. Many therapeutic drugs are highly protein bound, and a plasma ultra-filtrate is sometimes required to measure the unbound biologically active drugs. | 01-31-2013 |
20130037464 | REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM - The invention concerns a reverse osmosis system ( | 02-14-2013 |
20130112600 | SELECTIVE HYDROGEN ADDING EQUIPMENT FOR LIVING ORGANISM APPLICABLE FLUID - A selective hydrogen adding equipment for living organism applicable fluid, comprising a hydrogen generating system and a hydrogen bubble forming implement, the hydrogen bubble forming implement having a gas/liquid separating section including an open-close type valve, wherein the hydrogen bubble forming implement is disposed in a closed container storing living organism applicable fluid and the hydrogen gas is supplied into the closed container storing living organism applicable fluid via the gas/liquid separating section thereby to provide living organism applicable hydrogen-contained fluid, and wherein the open-close type valve is opened by a gas pressure of hydrogen gas generated in an internal of the hydrogen bubble forming implement owing to a reaction between the hydrogen generating system and the generating-purpose water thereby to exhaust hydrogen gas into the closed container as an external of the hydrogen bubble forming implement while the open-close type valve is closed after the exhaust. | 05-09-2013 |
20130161245 | SINGLE-USE MANIFOLDS FOR AUTOMATED, ASEPTIC HANDLING OF SOLUTIONS IN BIOPROCESSING APPLICATIONS - Presteralized manifolds are provided which are designed for sterile packaging and single-use approaches. Disposable tubing and flexible-wall containers are assembled via aseptic connectors. These manifolds are adapted to interact with other equipment which can be operated by a controller which provides automated and accurate delivery of biotechnology fluid. The manifold also can be used in conjunction with one or more sensors such as pressure and conductivity sensors that interact with the controller or are connected to a separate user interface. An aseptic environment obtains avoiding or reducing cleaning and quality assurance procedures. | 06-27-2013 |
20130199975 | DISPOSABLE FILTER FOR REMOVING PARTICULATE METALS FROM DENTAL WASTE WATER - An inline filter assembly to be used in conjunction with surgical or other procedures, near the patient or chairside in dental operations that is capable of removing, by filtration, particulate matter from waste-water. The filter assembly is configured to permit easy and rapid changing of filter in its container. The filter assembly also contains a series of stopcocks to permit easy and quick changing of filters while maintaining suction to the patient. | 08-08-2013 |
20130256202 | Water Recycling Unit - A water recycling unit for use with a sink comprising a pump which is connected to an upper tube on an exit port of the pump and a lower tube connected to the entry port of the pump. A water recycling unit for use with a sink is provided such that water can be re-used during the rinsing of dishes or any other product being washed in a sink. A water recycling unit for use with a sink that is portable is also provided for easy adaptability to any sink. | 10-03-2013 |
20130264252 | FILTER - A filter for the filtration of media, having a pleated, cylindrical filter element, which is located between a perforated, cylindrical backflow preventer and a perforated, cylindrical core, the filter element being arranged in pleated folds, a plurality of folds having a first fold height which is greater than the difference between the radius of the backflow preventer and the radius of the core and which, each being inclined in relation to a radial line by an angle of inclination, are directed away from the outer surface of the core, a plurality of folds being provided having at least one second shorter fold height, and the folds of the second shorter fold height being arranged adjacent, radially at the outside, to the backflow preventer and alternatingly adjacent to the folds of the first fold height. | 10-10-2013 |
20130277290 | PORTABLE WATER FILTER - A portable water filter is disclosed. A portable water filter may filter water that enters through a first opening disposed toward a first end of the filter, where the water may pass through a filter element and exit the filter through a second opening disposed at or toward the first end of the filter. The first opening may be defined in a surface of the filter that is free of openings toward a second end of the filter. As such, when the filter is inserted into an opening or outlet of a bottle, more of the water in the bottle may be filtered and drained with reduced aeration as the first opening in the filter is disposed toward the opening or outlet in the bottle. The portable water filter may enable the flow of water through the filter element to be more uniform across the length of the filter element. | 10-24-2013 |
20130327691 | FILTRATION SYSTEM FOR 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 through a first filtration step which is effective for creating purified water and a pair of ultrafilters placed at the outlet. The ultrafilters are separated by an intervening flow path to prevent grow-through from the outlet end upstream. In embodiments, a recirculation path with an air removing filter helps to eliminate air from the ultimate product water. | 12-12-2013 |
20140054208 | Water Purification Device | 02-27-2014 |
20140061108 | PORTABLE WATER CONTAINER WITH PUMP AND FILTER - A portable water delivery system is described. The system includes a container with an opening, and a filtration system disposed in the opening. The filtration system has two chambers connected by a one-way valve conduit. A pump is disposed in the first chamber and a filter cartridge is disposed in the second chamber. As the pump is pulled upward, water is drawn from the container into the first chamber via a one-way valve inlet. As the pump is pushed downward, water is pushed from the first chamber to the second chamber via the one-way valve conduit and out the spout of the container. | 03-06-2014 |
20140102965 | SOLAR POWERED WATER PURIFICATION CANTEEN - A solar powered water purification canteen includes a container, UV LED lights and a solar power panel. The container is adapted to hold a fluid and has a reservoir, an inlet and an outlet. The UV LED lights are around the reservoir and are adapted to kill any bacteria from fluid in the reservoir. The solar power panel is positioned on the outside of the container adapted to power the UV LED lights. | 04-17-2014 |
20140144824 | SEALING APPARATUS FOR A WATER FILTER CANISTER - An apparatus includes a fluid filter canister that includes an internal seal disposed within an inlet recess to provide a seal between a flow of unfiltered fluid into the filter canister and the ambient environment. | 05-29-2014 |
20140158590 | APPARATUS FOR A PARALLEL FLOW MANIFOLD SYSTEM FOR WATER FILTRATION - An apparatus includes multiple manifolds, an inlet connecting line fluidly coupled to a flow inlet channel defined within a first manifold to a flow inlet channel defined within a second manifold, and an outlet connecting line fluidly coupled to a flow outlet channel defined within the first manifold and to a flow outlet channel defined within the second manifold. Another apparatus includes a plenum coupled to a surface of a multiple manifold apparatus including a influent channel fluidly coupled to a flow inlet channel defined within a first manifold and to a flow inlet channel defined within a second manifold, wherein the plenum also includes a secondary flow channel fluidly coupled to a flow outlet channel defined within the first manifold and to a flow outlet channel defined within the second manifold. | 06-12-2014 |
20140166556 | APPARATUS FOR FILTERING AND/OR CONDITIONING AND/OR PURIFYING A FLUID SUCH AS WATER - An apparatus for filtering water has an interface and a filtration/purification canister removably mountable thereon. Connecting the canister to the interface automatically opens a check valve in the interface to permit water to flow from the interface into and through the canister, and then back to and through the interface to an outlet port. Disconnecting the canister from the interface automatically closes the check valve, stopping the flow of water. An end cap may be substituted for the canister to permit fluid to flow through the interface when the canister is not mounted on the interface. The outlet port may be directly connected to an appliance that uses water, to eliminate possible contamination that may occur when water is brought indirectly form the outlet port to the appliance instead. A flapper valve is provided in the canister to prevent back flow of fluid from the inlet port of the canister when the canister is not mounted on the interface. The flapper valve also is provided with an actuating means to automatically open the flapper valve when the canister is mounted on the interface, which permits fluid to be drained from the canister when the fluid distribution system is being drained without disconnecting the canister from the interface. | 06-19-2014 |
20140202940 | APPARATUS FOR A FLUID MIXING MODULE - An apparatus includes a canister comprising a venturi component. The venturi component includes a check valve and a channel defined in the venturi component coupling the check valve to an interior cavity of the canister. Another apparatus additionally includes a plenum fluidly coupled to a venturi component via a channel defined in the venturi component such that a check valve only permits fluid to travel from the plenum into the canister. | 07-24-2014 |
20140262994 | WATER FILTER CARTRIDGE INTERFACE - An apparatus includes an interlocking member being disposed radially outward of a portion of the apparatus, wherein the interlocking member comprises a tapered helical interface following an outwardly tapering helical path on an annular outer wall of the interlocking member and including at least one depression defined thereon. | 09-18-2014 |
20140262995 | Valve Assembly of a Filter Element - A valve assembly of a filter element has a valve plunger with a valve stem provided with a coupling section and a valve plate connected to the valve stem and designed to close a valve opening. The valve assembly has a spring element with a spring section for generating a restoring force and a holding section for mechanically coupling the spring element to the coupling section of the valve plunger. The valve stem is enclosed at least partially by the spring section. The holding section and the coupling section engage each other such that the spring section generates a restoring force along a center axis of the valve assembly that forces the valve plate against a rim of the valve opening. | 09-18-2014 |
20140305854 | FLUID CONTAMINATION PREVENTION SYSTEM - The disclosed subject matter is directed to a fluid treating system comprising a housing configured with at least one fluid inlet port and at least one fluid outlet port, with at least one fluid treating chamber disposed between and being in flow communication with said at least one fluid inlet port and at least one fluid outlet port, and at least one intermediate chamber disposed between at least one inlet port and at least one of the fluid treating chamber and outlet port. The at least one intermediate chamber is vented to the atmosphere or coupleable to a vacuum source. | 10-16-2014 |
20140319033 | WATER FILTER ASSEMBLY - A water filter assembly is provided. The water filter assembly includes a casing that is selectively mounted to a manifold. A filtering media is positioned within the casing for filtering a flow of water through the casing. The water filter assembly also includes features for hindering spilling of water during changing of the filtering media. | 10-30-2014 |
20140319034 | TANK WITH AN INTEGRAL FILTER AND BEVERAGE DISPENSING APPLIANCE COMPRISING SUCH A TANK | 10-30-2014 |
20140332452 | TREATING RUNOFF - Systems and methods for treating water passing through a catch basin may include filters. In some embodiments, the filter(s) can have a plurality of regions with different nominal flow rates. | 11-13-2014 |
20150053597 | WATER DISPENSER - A water dispenser includes a cold water tank in which cooled raw water is stored, a hot water tank in which heated drinking water is stored, a container holder located at a lower level than the cold water tank and in which a replaceable raw water container can be placed with a raw water outlet of the raw water container facing down, a raw water supply line through which drinking water in the raw water container can be fed into the cold water tank by a pump, and an air intake line through which air can be introduced into the raw water container. A check valve is mounted in the air intake line to prevent the flow of drinking water in the direction in which drinking water flows out of the raw water container. | 02-26-2015 |
20150083649 | SUBMERSIBLE PUMPING APPARATUS WITH INTEGRATED FILTER AND SEALED CIRCUITRY - A submersible pumping apparatus for displacing transmission fluid includes a pump operably coupled with a motor. A filter housing is attached to the pump and has a cavity with an inlet aperture extending to an exhaust port of the pump. A fluid filter is engaged with the cavity and has a filter cover with a relief valve disposed within an outlet aperture that extends from the cavity to an exit port on the filter cover. The relief valve is configured to open when a fluid pressure from the exit port reaches a threshold and close when the fluid pressure is below the threshold. A rotor cover is attached to the motor and has a circuit board for operating the motor, such that the rotor cover is configured to prevent the circuit board from being exposed to liquid. | 03-26-2015 |
20150101970 | Modular Filter Capsule Apparatus - Disclosed is a capsule apparatus having a filter housing defining a filter chamber with a top cap having a plurality of ports extending substantially laterally from a top end of the top cap. The lateral and substantially uniform orientation of the ports facilitates connection to panel mount assemblies and improves filter maintenance processes. A transfer tube extending the length of the capsule allows the introduction of heated fluids from a top mounted inlet port to a bottom of the capsule chamber to allow or a substantially uniform heat gradient in the capsule filter chamber. A dispersion ring or dispersion plate may be secured to a distal end of the transfer tube to promote uniform dispersion of liquids and/or gases introduced into the capsule apparatus. An alternative shield secured in the housing defines a first chamber in fluid communication with an inlet and a second chamber wherein the two chambers are in fluid communication via an opening defined by a lower end of the shield and a bottom of the filter chamber. An alternative capsule apparatus has an outlet tube extending downwardly from a top mounted outlet port in fluid communication with an enclosed filter membrane secured below a column of loose filter media. | 04-16-2015 |
20150122713 | PRP OBTAINING DEVICE - A platelet rich plasma (PRP) obtaining device includes a container attached to a receptacle for allowing a material in the receptacle to flow into the container, a piston engaged in the receptacle for forcing the material to partially flow into the container, a housing slidably engaged in the container and having a space and having a tube extended in the housing, the tube includes a bore communicating with a compartment of the container, but offset from the space of the housing, and a check valve is attached to the housing for limiting the material to flow only from the container to the housing, and for preventing the material from flowing backward from the housing into the container. | 05-07-2015 |
20150291457 | FLUID MIXING DEVICE - A fluid mixing device includes a body, a water controlling valve assembly and a Venturi tube structure. The body is internally formed with inlet channels for communicating with water source, a first channel, an outlet channel communicating between the first channel and outside of the body, and a gassing channel communicating between the first channel and a gas source. The water controlling valve is operable between first and second positions. The Venturi tube structure is disposed within the first channel and includes a necked passage communicating with the first channel and a gassing hole communicating between the necked passage and the gassing channel. When the water controlling valve is located in the first position, the water flow passes through the necked passage and draws gas from the gas source through the gassing hole to come into the necked passage to mix with each other. | 10-15-2015 |
20150353391 | Ozone Faucet Switching Structure - An ozone faucet switching structure includes a faucet body, a connecting member connected with the faucet body, an aerator mounted in the connecting member, and a control sleeve mounted on the connecting member. The faucet body has a water outlet pipe which is provided with a conduit which is externally connected with an ozone device. Thus, the control sleeve is movable on the connecting member to stop supply of the ozone when not in use to prevent the ozone from being mixed with the drinking water. | 12-10-2015 |
20160016835 | Mobile Wastewater Treatment System with Human Use Facility and Recycle - A mobile wastewater treatment system wherein a mobile carrier has mounted thereon a wastewater treatment plant and a pump tank. There is a pump disposed in the pump tank, the output in the pump being selectively directed to a human use facility. Discharge from the human use facility is transferred by gravity to a lift station, accumulated wastewater at the lift station being transferred to the input of the wastewater treatment plant. | 01-21-2016 |
20160076496 | Filter Element and Filter System Having a Filter Element - The invention relates to a filter element ( | 03-17-2016 |
20160076497 | Filter Element - The invention relates to a filter element ( | 03-17-2016 |
20160129173 | EXTRACORPOREAL BLOOD TREATMENT DEVICE AND COLLECTING CONTAINER THEREOF - An extracorporeal blood treatment device is disclosed. The device includes a blood treatment unit connected to an extracorporeal blood circuit, a waste liquid discharge line for evacuating waste treatment liquid from the blood treatment unit, and a collecting container for collecting waste treatment liquid evacuated via the waste liquid discharge line. The collecting container is removably connected to the waste liquid discharge line via a one way valve. A collecting container for a device is also disclosed. The container includes a waste fluid input line, wherein a one way valve is arranged in the waste fluid input line. | 05-12-2016 |
20160136346 | HEMODIALYSIS APPARATUS - Provided is a hemodialysis apparatus including a hemodialyzer in which mass transfer occurs between blood and dialysate, a blood tube connecting the hemodialyzer and a patient to allow blood to flow therethrough, a blood flow controller which controls the blood flow passage through the blood tube, a dialysate supply pump supplying dialysate to the hemodialyzer, and a dialysate discharge pump discharging dialysate having passed through the hemodialyzer. The dialysate supply pump and the dialysate discharge pump further include a tube pressurizing member and a one-way valve or a roller and a roller driver. The blood tube includes a first blood tube in which blood of a patient is supplied to the hemodialyzer and a second blood tube in which blood passing through the hemodialyzer is returned to the patient. | 05-19-2016 |
20160146360 | PRESSURE SENSITIVE VALVE ASSEMBLY INCORPORATING ENHANCED RETENTION LEGS AND FLUID FILTER COMPRISING THE SAME - A fluid filter having a filter canister, a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, filter media, and a pressure sensitive valve assembly is described. The pressure sensitive valve assembly comprises an orifice surround, a pressure relief spring, and a valve plug comprising a valve head and first and second retention legs. The first and second retention legs of the valve plug are spaced apart from one another, extend from a leg base positioned at the sealing side of the valve head to a distal end of the retention leg, and comprise respective seating regions, tapered transition regions, and clearance regions. Each of the respective seating regions comprises a spring engaging hook structurally configured to receive a seating portion of the pressure relief spring. The pressure relief spring is compressed between the orifice surround and the spring engaging hooks to bias the pressure sensitive valve assembly towards the closed state. | 05-26-2016 |