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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7267671 | Surgical drain with sensors for monitoring fluid lumen Devices and methods of using a surgical drain, and more particularly to a surgical drain having at least one sensor for monitoring and/or recording the condition of the anatomical site or fluid emitted from the site where the surgical drain is placed. Modifications ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7222609 | Fuel supply system In the case of a fuel supply system for supplying an internal combustion engine (2) of a motor vehicle via two feed units (5, 5′), a mixer valve is arranged in a connecting piece (11, 12) connecting the feed units (5, 5′). The mixer v... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7066586 | Ink refill and recharging system Ink refill systems are disclosed. In general, an ink source comprising a saturated zone and a tubarc porous microstructure for conducting ink from the saturated zone to an unsaturated zone are provided. The ink can be delivered from the saturated zone to the unsatur... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7048261 | Liquids dumping device A process and apparatus for periodically dumping liquids in an installation, in which liquids are recycled or otherwise accumulate dissolved and/or suspended contaminants, which process and apparatus makes use of a container for a liquid which is alternately filled ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7036249 | Tooth adapter having an elastomeric clamp assembly and method for using same A tooth adapter having an elastomeric clamp assembly and a method for using the same are provided. The system includes a tooth adapter having a first end operable to receive a removable tooth point and a second end having an upper blade and a lower blade, the upper ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7032334 | System and method for coupling excavation equipment components In accordance with a particular embodiment of the present invention, a system for coupling excavation equipment components includes a pin assembly configured to couple a first tool body to a second tool body. The pin assembly is configured to be received at least pa... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6978493 | Pool cover drain A pool cover drain substantially completely drains collected rainwater without use of pumps or electrical hookups. The pool cover drain is non-centrally located in a pool cover. It is attached to a flexible hose that directs the water to a swimming pool sidewall dra... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6945267 | Self-restarting pool cover siphon A self-restarting pool cover siphon includes a weighted housing placed on a pool cover having water thereon, the housing having a hollow interior and openings through which water can enter, a tube in fluid communication with the hollow interior and through which wat... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6938612 | Auxiliary fuel dispensing system An auxiliary fuel dispensing system includes an auxiliary fuel pump disposed in a vehicle fuel tank. An auxiliary dispensing tube is connected at one end to the auxiliary fuel pump and at another end to an auxiliary dispensing location on the vehicle. One end of a f... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6920866 | Method and arrangement for the transport of fuel at a combustion engine Fuel for an engine is supplied from a first fuel tank and return fuel from the engine is gathered in a second fuel tank for resupply to the engine. The second fuel tank constitutes a fuel tank which is connected to and fillable from the first fuel tank and the engin... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6918404 | Irrigation and drainage based on hydrodynamic unsaturated fluid flow Irrigation and drainage systems are disclosed, including a saturated zone and at least one pipe in communication with the saturated zone. The pipe(s) can be configured to comprise a tubarc porous microstructure for conducting water from the saturated zone to an unsa... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6871640 | Saddle tank siphon primer A fuel delivery system including a fuel tank having multiple sections. A fuel pump is disposed in a first section with an inlet for drawing liquid fuel from the first section and an outlet for supplying the fuel to an engine and to a pick-up disposed in the second s... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6766817 | Fluid conduction utilizing a reversible unsaturated siphon with tubarc porosity action A method and system for harnessing an unsaturated flow of fluid utilizing a reversible unsaturated siphon conductor of fluid having a tubarc porous microstructure. Fluid is conducted from a zone of higher (+) fluid matric potential to a zone of lower (−) fluid mat... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6669840 | Filter for a carpet cleaning system A filter for a carpet cleaning device and method for using therefor includes a casing and a partition that extends into the casing to define a primary chamber and a secondary chamber within the casing. A main siphon with an inverted U-shape is mounted in ... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6607005 | Fuel tank A fuel tank for a motor vehicle defining at least two interconnecting with the intercommunication being by way of a tank region of smaller cross-section than the chambers, defining a saddle tank configuration. A first of the chambers contains a fuel deliv... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6474356 | Device for controlling a liquid flow A device for controlling a liquid flow by a gas pressure. The device includes a pressure chamber, in which an overpressure, an underpressure or atmospheric pressure may prevail. The pressure in the pressure chamber can be used for allowing the liquid flow... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6312191 | Self-contained ecological watering system Self-contained ecological watering system, protected against obturations, and capable of irrigating at low cost uniformly and regularly a variety of cultivated areas; the system operates automatically a series of fertirrigation cycles requiring minimum ac... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6216720 | Siphon adapter A siphon adapter is disclosed. The siphon adapter is comprised of a pipe configured so that one end of the pipe fits inside of a container through the opening and is in very close proximity with the lowest portion of container. The other end of the pipe i... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6178984 | Self-priming siphon, in particular for irrigation A self-priming siphon has an inverted U-shaped tube filled with a hydrophilic material where one end of the tube is connected to a smaller diameter tube such that when the other end of the tube is immersed in a liquid, capillary action causes the fluid to... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6012481 | Constant-level fluid supplier A constant level of fluid (8 or 106) in vessel (1 or 104) is maintained using a reservoir (5 or 102) and a tank (4 or 101). Float valves (9 or 107) which raise and lower with the level of fluid in the reservoir are used to selectively close off fluid pass... | 01/11/2000 |
| 5832948 | Liquid transfer system The liquid transfer system includes a liquid supply tank and at least two pressurizable liquid holding vessels. The liquid holding vessels are placed beneath the supply tank, and a liquid supply line connects the supply tank to each vessel. The liquid sup... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5779884 | Automatic water changing system and apparatus for aquariums An automatic water changing and water leveling system and apparatus is provided for use with an aquarium containing a body of water. The system comprising a water reservoir structure including a housing defining a chamber therewithin for containing fresh ... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5718847 | Automatic siphon drain apparatus and method Drain apparatus drains an evaporative cooler housing by siphon action. The siphoning action is started when a pump which pumps water for cooler pads is turned off, and the water in a conduit flows downwardly and a valve is switched, directing the downward... | 02/17/1998 |
| 5624573 | Apparatus for the disinfection of a flowing liquid medium and a plant for the treatment of clarified sewage An apparatus is disclosed for the disinfection of a liquid medium having a transmission of | 04/29/1997 |
| 5566706 | Siphoning device to attain desired water level in pools and the like A siphoning device used to attain the desired level of water in a swimming pool or other like pools of water that are either overfilled from rain water or from overfilling. A small simple plastic tubular device that is designed to connect to a regular gar... | 10/22/1996 |
| 5552022 | Desalination system utilizing transfer conduit extending above salt water siphon height An improved desalination system includes a transfer conduit between a pool of salt water and a pool of desalinated water. The transfer conduit is initially filled with water and is elevated so that a portion of the conduit is above the siphon height of wa... | 09/03/1996 |
| 5358000 | Siphon pump having a metering chamber A siphon pump system for pumping water from a water source to a supply destination. The system includes a holding canister through which the water flows, and a first timing bucket associated with the holding canister for controlling the admission of air i... | 10/25/1994 |
| 5301375 | Primer tank-checkvalve syphon toilet flushing apparatus A toilet flushing apparatus characterized by an inherently leakproof syphon having a bridge substantially spaced above a supply tank water level, a manually discharged primer tank that floods a suction leg of the syphon to initiate flow over the bridge an... | 04/12/1994 |
| 5282979 | Desalination system having rechargeable syphon conduit A desalination system includes a transfer conduit between a pool of salt water and a pool of desalinated water. The conduit is initially filled with water and is then elevated so that a portion of the conduit is above the syphon height of water at atmosph... | 02/01/1994 |
| 5234016 | Siphon tube apparatus A flexible siphon tube includes a valve mounted within the tube adjacent a lower distal end thereof, wherein the tube is arranged for initial filling with a fluid to be siphoned and permitting subsequent opening of the valve to provide a suction to a rear... | 08/10/1993 |
| 5179969 | Method and apparatus for free-standing water removal from roof and siphon head therefor A roof draining system including a series of portable siphon heads which can be placed anywhere on a flat roof where there is a ponding area that no longer can be drained by any pre-existing water drainage system, a series of upstanding pipes, and a secon... | 01/19/1993 |
| 5113536 | Jet activated toilet flushing apparatus A toilet flushing apparatus characterized by an inherently leakproof syphon, primer and flush tube aligned with a flush pipe into the toilet, with a jet opening from the discharge of the syphon to initiate flushing when a charge of water is manually dumpe... | 05/19/1992 |
| 5063959 | Method and apparatus for free-standing water removal from roof and siphon head therefore A siphon head for siphoning smooth or rough textured roof surfaces which is preferably comprised of a soft pliable elastomeric material such as rubber. The head includes a relatively flat foot flange adapted to rest flatwise on a roof to be drained. The f... | 11/12/1991 |
| 5035535 | Device for regulating the flow in a drainage siphon tube A device for regulating the flow in a drainage siphon tube, includes a rigid tube connected to the outlet end of the siphon tube. The rigid tube is placed on a brace such that it can oscillate around a horizontal axis by means of a counter-weight. Pivotin... | 07/30/1991 |
| 5009261 | Device for providing communication between water tanks of heat accumulation tank system Disclosed is a heat accumulation tank system intended for use as a heat source of, for example, an air conditioner and which is installed, for example, in a building or under a green zone, a stadium or a parking area. The heat accumulation tank system is ... | 04/23/1991 |
| 4951699 | Fuel transfer system with aspirator A device and system to transport fuel from one interior portion of a fuel tank to another by automatic siphon action, the siphon being initiated by an aspirator which evacuates air and fuel vapor from the siphon by the flow effect of the return fuel throu... | 08/28/1990 |
| 4911211 | Apparatus and method for changing coolant in vehicle cooling system An apparatus and method for changing the antifreeze in a vehicle requires only a garden hose and opening of the radiator cap. Water from the hose is utilized to prime a conduit for siphoning used coolant from a side tank radiator and for refilling the rad... | 03/27/1990 |
| 4887667 | Device for providing communication between water tanks of heat accumulation tank system Disclosed is a heat accumulation tank system intended for use as a heat source of, for example, an air conditioner and which is installed, for example, in a building or under a green zone, a stadium or a parking area. The heat accumulation tank system is ... | 12/19/1989 |
| 4717284 | Device for draining soils in depth A device is provided for draining ground in depth. Each drain includes a tube having perforations in its middle part (1) with solid walls and closed at its lower part so as to form a cup (2), and with solid walls and open at its upper part (4). A siphonin... | 01/05/1988 |
| 4703771 | Vehicle fuel tank A vehicle fuel tank in which the tank bottom has a protrusion so as to provide a space for accommodating the frame and other parts of the vehicle under the fuel tank, the protrusion defining a plurality of compartments in the fuel tank. An overhanging sip... | 11/03/1987 |
