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Class 210/237 - Hoist or handle means


Subclass of Class 210 - Liquid purification or separation
Definition: Apparatus comprising (1) a handle attached to a separating
No. of patents: 133
Last issue date: 10/21/2008


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NumberTitleIssue Date
7438810Sieve device
A sieve device for insertion in a shaft has a connection for wastewater arriving in a supply device, which supply device is connected to a sieve surface of the sieve device for separating material to be separated from the wastewater. A worm conveyor transports the m...
10/21/2008
7435344Device for separating impurities from liquids
A device for separating impurities from liquids has at least one separating container for separating impurities from a liquid/impurities mixture flowing in a flow direction through the at least one separating container. A partition divides the interior of the at lea...
10/14/2008
7416665Pore size controllable filter
The pore size controllable filter can separate and remove effectively the suspended solid and eliminate rapidly it captured by the device. The filtering materials (21) are built on the upper filtering material holder (23) and the lower filtering materi...
08/26/2008
7368055Structural improvement for a water purifier
A structure improvement for a water purifier includes a streamlined main body combined by a pair of the symmetrically arranged half housings each of which has a large opening closed by a lid, a motor unit, a pipeline and a flat rectangular rack disposed inside the m...
05/06/2008
7354511Hydraulic unit for industrial trucks
A hydraulic unit for industrial trucks, comprising a motor pump unit which is directly attached to a tank, a reflux filter which has an elongate filter casing for a filtering element adapted to be introduced into the tank through an opening, a hose coupling, and an ...
04/08/2008
7347933Self-cleaning intake screen
A self-cleaning screen that automatically cleans both the inside and outside surfaces of the cylindrical screen using only the rotation of the cylindrical screen itself. This self-cleaning ability is accomplished by using a fixed brush on the exterior surface of the...
03/25/2008
7344577Filter frame for bag house filter, and method
A filter tube frame for use with a filter bag house. The filter tube frame includes an end cap having a pivotable handle attached thereto to facilitate removal of the tube frame from the bag house. The handle includes a lever surface adapted to engage a tube sheet s...
03/18/2008
7282146Removal system for membranes in a membrane filtration system
A removal system for membranes in a membrane filtration system of the type where the membranes (12) are supported on a membrane support rack (13) in a tank or vessel (6) which, in use, contains liquid to be filtered. The tank (6) comprise...
10/16/2007
7229560Sack-based processes for recovering oil floating on water
One or more water- and oil-porous containers or sacks are made of a pair of mesh sheets affixed together and stiffened around their perimeter. The sacks can be partially filled with a multitude of tubular bodies made of an oil-entrapping polymer, which have their lo...
06/12/2007
7229559Dual-action decontamination method
Hydrophobic polymer particles (e.g., granules or fragments) employed as filter media, e.g., for filtering runoff water, include an antimicrobial compound on exterior surfaces and can reduce proliferation of microbial organisms as well as sorb chemical contaminants f...
06/12/2007
7210584Filter device, in particular for high-pressure applications in a molten polymer filtration
A filter device, in particular, for high-pressure applications in a molten polymer filtration, has a screw-in piece (10), provided with a first threaded section (12) for fixing the filter device, and a second threaded section (14) for fixing a f...
05/01/2007
7200969Down spout guard made from non-woven material
A non-woven mesh guard which can be inserted into a downspout opening in a rain gutter in order to prevent debris from entering the downspout is provided. The non-woven mesh includes a large free area to allow for the flow of water therethrough while preventing debr...
04/10/2007
7179390Method of filtering a fluid and remote filtering station
Filtering of an operating fluid of a mechanical device is performed utilizing a pumping device of the mechanical device which routinely circulated the operating fluid within the mechanical device. A remote filtering station of the present invention has a first condu...
02/20/2007
7125823Methods of making dual-action decontamination media
Hydrophobic polymer particles (e.g., granules or fragments) employed as filter media, e.g., for filtering runoff water, include an antimicrobial compound on exterior surfaces and can reduce proliferation of microbial organisms as well as sorb chemical contaminants f...
10/24/2006
7115204Pool pump filter
A filter comprises a cage that captures a foraminous center tube. The cage comprises end plates secured to multiple posts. A screen is wrapped with at least one full inner wrap around the center tube and with at least one full outer wrap around the posts. The screen...
10/03/2006
7107838Apparatus and methods for monitoring water consumption and filter usage
Apparatus and methods for employing electrical properties of water to indicate the level of filtered water in a filtered water container. The container is fitted with a hopper that holds unfiltered water. The hopper is fitted at its base with a removable and replace...
09/19/2006
7083735High debris content strainer
A high debris content strainer that utilizes a cylindrically-shaped screen having four removal assemblies positioned evenly around the screen periphery. Each removal assembly includes a backwash spray bar on the downstream side of the screen and a scraper/brush and ...
08/01/2006
7060178Universal single element filter test fixture
A filter-testing fixture holds a single fuel filter and is adjustable to accommodate a range of filter sizes and shapes. The fixture has a base section that defines a water collection reservoir, and the base opens upward toward a housing. Water separated from fuel i...
06/13/2006
7048878Process of forming oil-absorbent bodies
A process for forming an oil-sorbent composition of matter with bound combinations of styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) and ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) utilizes a low-temperature extrusion process. The SBS, or both materials, may be in the form of multitud...
05/23/2006
7021089Laundry appliance
A laundry appliance such as a washing machine includes an outer housing and a drum rotatably mounted therein. The drum has an inner wall and an outer wall separate from the inner wall, the inner and outer walls being perforated to allow washing liquid to flow into a...
04/04/2006
7008966Removable filter for slurry hydrocarbon synthesis process
A removable filter for separating and filtering slurry liquid from solid particles includes one or more filter sections connected by a filtrate conduit. Each section comprises a plurality of vertical, hollow, sintered metal filter elements horizontally arranged acro...
03/07/2006
6949188Filter assembly having improved sealing features
A filter assembly including a filter housing defining an interior chamber with an open end, a filter disposed within the interior chamber, and a cover removably positioned over the open end to enclose the interior chamber. The filter housing defines an axially-facin...
09/27/2005
6939463Spa and pool filter
A filter for a spa or pool, having a filter body which receives a filter bag having a sheath encompassing the exterior of the filter body and a pocket extending inwardly from the front end of the sheath into the filter. Operation of the spa water circulation system ...
09/06/2005
6908551Combination inline dispenser and non-fitted cartridge
An inline dispenser and purification device combination comprising an inline dispenser having fluid ports directly mateable to the ports of a fitted cartridge and a universal cartridge having no ports for connection with the fluid ports of the inline dispenser and a...
06/21/2005
6878266Spa and pool filter
A filter for a spa or pool, having a filter body which receives a filter bag having a sheath encompassing the exterior of the filter body and a pocket extending inwardly from the front end of the sheath into the filter. Operation of the spa water circulation system ...
04/12/2005
6875345Method and apparatus for installing and removing disposable netting systems in floatables control systems
In previous netting systems using disposable netting frames, the wooden frame may become jammed in the diverter frame. The present invention provides a rigid frame for installing and holding the wooden netting frame in the diverter frame and which releases the woode...
04/05/2005
6863810Wastewater aeration system with lift out lateral pipes and diffusers
A wastewater aeration system that can be pivoted upwardly to expose the treatment basin floor for removal of accumulated grit or other solids. The aeration system includes a blower and a rigid or flexible supply conduit extending into the basin to supply lateral pip...
03/08/2005
6848584Strainer basket and method of making and using the same
A strainer basket is used in conduits or fluid systems and includes a non-metallic strainer basket in which a bio-cide is disposed to combat algae and fungal buildup along the surface of the basket and/or in the openings of the basket. ...
02/01/2005
6797164Filtering system for a pool or spa
A filtering system for a spa or pool that includes a closed filtering tank which houses a filter having a filter body which receives a filter bag having a sheath encompassing the exterior of the filter body and a pocket extending inwardly from the front end of the s...
09/28/2004
6730219Filter for liquid products
The filter has a framework with an inlet end, a solids outlet end and an outlet for a separated product between the ends. A fabric filter extends in the framework from end to end and is supported by movable rings, resilient members and dampers enabling axial extensi...
05/04/2004
6709586Dewatering method and device
A method and device for dewatering most liquid/solid solutions and slurries is described. A dewatering device having a dewatering pump in fluid communication with a filter rack with vertically arrayed filter elements that is carried by a container. To begin the dewa...
03/23/2004
6706182Caged pleated filter cartridge assemblies and filtration systems employing the same
A caged filter cartridge assembly has a pair of coaxially spaced-apart end plates, and a number of tubular filter cartridges extending between said end plates. These end plates include seat recesses having a coaxially disposed retaining ring establishing an annular ...
03/16/2004
6685843Internal spa filter
An internal spa filter for a spa, having a filter body with an inlet opening at its one end and a discharge orifice at its opposite end, the sides of such body are formed with auxiliary spa water inlet openings. The filter also includes a filter bag havin...
02/03/2004
6630068Filtration unit for a dialysis machine
A filtration unit is disclosed for a dialysis machine. The unit includes a casing with a number of first connecting elements and a support provided with a number of second connecting elements. Structure is provided for locking the filter on the support wh...
10/07/2003
6572761Method for efficient and environmentally clean utilization of solid fuels
A process of oxidizing an ash and sulfur containing fuel such as coal in order to power gas turbines using a material such as the oxides of iron which in an oxidized state can be readily reduced and which in a reduced state is readily oxidized. Preferably...
06/03/2003
6540925Oil recovery method and oil recovery apparatus
An apparatus for recovering oil has a bucket for skimming and collecting water and oil floating on the surface of the water. The bucket has a base plate having apertures for draining water collected by the bucket. The apertures have a preselected diameter...
04/01/2003
6521122Drainage basin filter
A filter assembly (20) for a drainage basin (22) is disclosed. The filter assembly includes a filter (28), a liquid director (32) adapted to guide liquid into the filter. The filter assembly also includes an attachment assembly (30) fastened to the filter...
02/18/2003
6500334Stand alone water purifier
A water purification device, method and system with the water purification device having a container for holding a water purification material therein with the water purification device including a shroud extending in a direction generally normal to a flo...
12/31/2002
6495037Caged filter cartridge assembly and filtration systems employing the same
The structural integrity of opposed spaced-apart end plates of caged filter cartridge assemblies is provided solely by individual filter cartridges in the assembly. Preferably, the end plates of the filter cartridge assembly are provided with seat recesse...
12/17/2002
6478954Debris collecting apparatus
A floating debris removal system has a bypass or overflow grate that is hinged at the top and positioned to swing downstream under certain conditions. The grate is fastened with a shear ring that will break when sufficient force is generated against the g...
11/12/2002
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