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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7435347 | Filter device and parts thereof and a method for operating of the filter device A filter device has a filter housing part (10) with a filter element (12) and can be detachably connected to another filter housing part (20). A valve (24) clears a fluid path in the interconnected state of the housing parts (10, 20 | 10/14/2008 |
| 7360611 | Flow system for a hydraulic choke solids strainer A strainer system having two separate strainers positioned in parallel, where one strainer can be cleaned while still permitting normal flow through the other strainer. The system flow circuit is arranged so that a high pressure backwashing flow can be applied to on... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7276104 | Installation for producing products using a fluid An apparatus and method for producing products using a fluid, which enables one to control the quality of the fluid from the point of production to the point of use, monitored on a microbiological, physical, and chemical basis. At least one sensor for the acquisitio... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7257495 | Flow meter filter system and method A flow meter filter system (200) according to an embodiment of the invention includes a noise pass filter (203) configured to receive a first version of a flow meter signal and filter out the flow meter data from the flow meter signal to leave a noise ... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7182599 | Method and apparatus 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 ea... | 02/27/2007 |
| RE39361 | Assembly of filtering apparatus and replaceable filter; and filtering apparatus and filter for use therein A filtering apparatus and replaceable filter assembly including an electronic filter identification system having an electronic label on the filter and a read-out mechanism on the filtering apparatus. The read-out mechanism is connected to a control unit of the filt... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7119451 | Self-powered miniature liquid treatment system with ultraviolet dosing A liquid treatment system that may be self-powered includes a filter, an ultraviolet light source and a hydro-generator. A flow of liquid may be filtered with the filter and used to rotate the hydro-generator to generate electric power. The ultraviolet light source ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7118677 | Method and apparatus for processing and re-using of gray water for flushing toilets In order to use so-called gray water for the flushing of toilets, for example in a conveyance such as a passenger aircraft, the gray water is passed through at least one filter, preferably through a coarse filter followed by a fine filter, into a treatment tank wher... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7097122 | Filtered shower arm A combination shower arm and water filter having an integrated design for attachment between a shower wall and a showerhead. The combination shower arm and water filter includes a housing having a number of components that may be easily manipulated, and which may be... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7067936 | Self-powered miniature liquid treatment system with multiple liquid flow paths A liquid treatment system that may be self-powered includes a filter, an ultraviolet light source and a hydro-generator in a first flow path. The first flow path may provide treated liquid at a first outlet of the liquid treatment system. A second flow path included... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7055183 | Method and apparatus for cleaning and disinfecting a toilet system in a transport vehicle such as a passenger aircraft Water, preferably fresh potable water, is electrochemically, e.g. electrolytically, treated to achieve disinfectant properties. The electrochemically treated water is sprayed onto the toilet seat and directed into the toilet bowl for each flush cycle of an aircraft ... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7041213 | Stormwater pretreatment and disposal system A stormwater drainage system capable of collecting, pretreating and disposing of the stormwater runoff into a dry well. Further capable of stopping the flow of stormwater into the dry well in the event hydrocarbons or other contaminants are present in the stormwater... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6964739 | Device and method for generating and applying ozonated water The present invention is a device and method for ozonating water and applying the ozonated water to surfaces for cleaning purposes. The instant invention allows a user to transform water into a liquid with more robust cleaning properties conveniently and in a short ... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6955095 | Accurate cryogenic liquid dispenser A system for dispensing cryogenic liquid to a use device includes a bulk storage tank providing LNG to a sump containing a meter submerged in LNG. A temperature probe is also submerged in the LNG. A dispensing line is positioned between the meter and dispensing hose... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6939467 | Filter module for a fuel conveying unit and fuel conveying unit for a motor vehicle The invention relates to a filter module (23) for a fuel conveying unit (2) comprising a fuel pump (5) with two pump chambers (20, 21) which are independent of each other. A common filter area (24) is provided for the inlet areas (... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6927501 | Self-powered miniature liquid treatment system A liquid treatment system that may be self-powered includes a filter, an ultraviolet light source and a hydro-generator in a first flow path. The first flow path may provide treated liquid at a first outlet of the liquid treatment system. A second flow path included... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6926827 | Fuel dispenser filter with removable filter media A fuel dispenser filter for filtering fuel is adapted to be connected to a support in a fuel distribution system. The filter comprises a housing including an adaptor constructed and arranged to be secured to the support and a bowl operatively connected to the adapto... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6926821 | Water treatment device with volumetric and time monitoring features A totalization meter system for a water treatment device, the device having an inlet aperture and an outlet aperture, and a channel for channeling water between the inlet and outlet apertures. A flow reactive device is positioned in the channel and is exposed to the... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6905594 | Filter apparatus and methods to capture a desired amount of material from a sample suspension for monolayer deposition, analysis or other uses The present invention is a filter apparatus with methods to capture a desired amount of material suspended in a liquid or gas for monolayer deposition, analysis or other uses. Novel filter devices are employed to capture material which may be used for the purificati... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6841077 | Separation of hydrocarbons from hydrocarbon containing liquid A novel filtration media employing polymeric absorbents comprising a material selected from the group consisting of styrene, pentadiene, cyclopentadiene, butylene, ethylene, isoprene, butadiene, propylene and mixtures thereof; and a filtration enabler intimately mix... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6655259 | Full flow mechanical fail safe A full-flow mechanical failsafe is composed of a cylindrical shell having a movable sealing plug therein, for attachment to a reaction tube of a fluid treatment system, such as a gas clean up system in a power plant. The sealing plug rests on locking sphe... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6656254 | Full flow mechanical failsafe A full-flow mechanical failsafe (100) is composed of a cylindrical shell (101) having a movable sealing plug (105) therein, for attachment to a filter element (110) of a fluid filtering system, such as a gas clean up system in a power plant. The sealing p... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6585885 | Water purification system and method including dispensed volume sensing and control A water purification system for purifying water flowing through a water flow path. The system includes a water purification device having an inlet and an outlet in the water flow path and at least one interior volume communicating with the inlet and outle... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6491811 | Sensor for a water treatment apparatus A household apparatus for treating water has a water treatment reactor; a dispense water path extending from the water treatment reactor to a dispenser whereby treated water produced in the water treatment reactor exits the apparatus by the dispenser; a f... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6485639 | Separation of hydrocarbons from hydrocarbon containing liquid A novel filtration media employing polymeric absorbents comprising a material selected from the group consisting of styrene, pentadiene, cyclopentadiene, butylene, ethylene, isoprene, butadiene, propylene and mixtures thereof; and a filtration enabler int... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6451211 | On premise water treatment method for use in a post mix beverage dispenser A water treatment method uses a removable, disposable cartridge having an internal mesh structure. A permanent heater heats water fed to the cartridge. Precipitated solids collect on the mesh surface provided temperature and residence time are appropriate... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6428708 | Filter apparatus and method A filtering apparatus including a fluid monitoring head and a replaceable filter cartridge removably fastened to the head. The fluid monitoring head includes a shut off mechanism for interrupting fluid flow through the cartridge when a predetermined quant... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6428687 | Filter cartridge, particularly for jug water purifiers In a device for shutting off the flow of a fluid through a duct, preferably in a system for filtering drinking water, means for shutting off the duct comprise at least one obturator (14,22,35,43) disposed over a corresponding orifice (11) of the duct and ... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6328881 | Water purification system and method including dispensed volume sensing and control A water purification system for purifying water flowing through a water flow path. The system includes a water purification device having an inlet and an outlet in the water flow path and at least one interior volume communicating with the inlet and outle... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6319414 | Water purifying and dispensing apparatus An apparatus and corresponding method for purifying water is described. The apparatus includes a supporting housing, a source of power, a filter device containing at least one interchangeable filter unit having one or more filter elements, a mechanism for... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6303023 | Filter use limitation device for liquid containers A filter use device is adapted for use with various types of containers, such as, liquid containers for water coolers in which the device includes a cap to be threaded onto an open end of the container, a filter cartridge in the cap which retains a conven... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6123837 | Faucet mounted water filter A faucet mounted water filter is described, comprising a base having a water inlet upstanding from a first end of the base and attachable to a water faucet, a first water outlet downwardly directed from the first end of the base for discharging unfiltered... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6120688 | Portable reverse osmosis unit for producing drinking water A method of purifying impure water to provide drinking water using an apparatus, the method comprising the steps of providing a microfiltration unit, a reverse osmosis unit and a CIP (clean-in-place) tank containing retentate interconnected to permit back... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6120683 | Filter with shut-off valve A filter includes a housing having an inlet and an outlet. A filter core including a filter media is movably disposed within the housing with the inlet and the outlet in fluid communication with opposite sides of the core and a pressure responsive surface... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6099733 | Water treatment system The water treatment apparatus utilizes membrane separation technology to separate clean product water from a contaminated water source. Chemical pretreatment of the raw feed water, chemical cleaning of the membrane separator(s), and chemical treatment of ... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6074552 | Electrical switch Electrical apparatus such as a timer for use in a water filter is formed integrally with a sealed housing. The housing has a resilient, depressible surface from which a projection extends. At least an end surface of the projection is electrically conducti... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6051144 | Liquid filtration system and replaceable filter cartridge usable therewith A filter cartridge is capable of at least one-way communication with the base of a filtration system so as to confirm that the filter cartridge is properly configured for installation and use in the filtration system. Transmission and receipt of a filter ... | 04/18/2000 |
| 6042618 | Dry cleaning method and solvent The present invention comprises a dry cleaning system and method, in which dry cleaning machinery is used in conjunction with a specific solvent which is derived from an organic/inorganic hybrid (organo silicone). In this class of organo silicones is a gr... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6033557 | Filter use limitation device for liquid containers A filter use device is adapted for use with various types of containers, such as, liquid containers for water coolers in which the device includes a cap to be threaded onto an open end of the container, a filter cartridge in the cap which retains a conven... | 03/07/2000 |
| 5997734 | Flow totalization, reset, and restriction mechanism for use in indicating the end of a treatment cartridge useful life A faucet mounted water filtration device (100) includes an end of life indicator assembly (130) having a flow totalization mechanism (600), a reset mechanism (602) and a flow restriction mechanism (604) coaxially aligned with an indicator assembly (130). ... | 12/07/1999 |
