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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7984811 | Pivoting swimming pool tool device The present invention is directed to a pivoting swimming pool tool device including a pivot mechanism, a frame member, and a net to allow a person to remove large quantities of surface debris from a swimming pool. ... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7909991 | Swimming pool skimmer and debris cleaning device A device for skimming the surface of the water in a swimming pool or the like, in a single, generally sweeping motion and thereby collecting most all of the debris floating on or near the surface of the pool into one spot where it may be lifted and removed from the ... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7404904 | Method and apparatus to clean particulate matter from a toxic fluid There is a method of capturing, removing or collecting the particulate matter from a fluid containing a toxic liquid reaction and particulate matter produced from the reaction. The method includes partly or completely disposing a screen into the toxic fluid. Mixing ... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7384548 | Manually controlled skimming of industrial oil contaminants The present invention provides a method for removing an oil contaminant from a surface of an aqueous solution, comprising manually controlling a surface skimmer from a remote location to remove a layer or a batch of an oil contaminant from an oil-aqueous solution mi... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7374671 | Leaf and debris catcher A leaf and debris catcher for removing leaves and/or debris from a body of water. In one aspect of the invention, the leaf and debris catcher includes a base, a first vertical support member, a horizontal support member, a second vertical support member, and a leaf ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7325329 | Salad spin-drier A salad spin-drier with a bowl of glass or ceramic so that part of the water collection bowl, which until now has been purely functional, may be simultaneously used as a serving bowl for the salad. The salad bowl as is standard apart from the bowl has a lid in which... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7282142 | 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 ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7273548 | Fluid filter A fluid filter, which is adapted for separating a less dense fluid floating on a high dense fluid, includes at least a fluid filtering arrangement including a floating wing adapted for floating on the less dense fluid and at least a fluid outlet formed on the floati... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7232523 | Pool leaf removal net An improved device for collecting and removing debris from a swimming pool, pond or the like comprising a mesh material formed into a net for collecting and temporarily storing the debris. The net includes a top open portion with a support frame and a bottom closed ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7214314 | Cleaning apparatus and method A portable cleaning device for removing sediment from an enclosure retaining water. The cleaning device includes a pump, a housing, and a receptacle. The pump creates a fluid flow through the cleaning device. The cleaning device draws water from the enclosure into t... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7211124 | Filter element, air cleaner, and methods A filter arrangement includes a filter element, a frame construction secured to the filter element, and a handle member secured to the filter element. In preferred embodiments, the handle member is secured to the frame construction. Preferably, the filter element in... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7185766 | Skimmer A skimmer device and a method for skimming a liquid, foam, fat or other solid or liquid material or anything else that a user wants to remove or separate from a remaining liquid or solid that is left in a container. ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7172705 | Skimmer A skimmer device and a method for skimming a liquid, foam, fat or other solid or liquid material or anything else that a user wants to remove or separate from a remaining liquid or solid that is left in a container. ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7168573 | Environmentally friendly filter cartridge A filter cartridge which is environmentally friendly in that it is made up of components which are all incinerateable. The ends of a filter element are sealed using potting compound and plastic endcaps. The upper endcap, which is closed, has a pressure relief apertu... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7162826 | Fish loss prevention system A fish loss prevention system for preventing the loss of a fish during ice fishing. The fish loss prevention system includes a base positionable in an ice hole, a support member extending upwardly from the base, a shaft slidably attached to the support member, a cat... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7160473 | Manually controlled skimming of industrial oil contaminants The present invention provides a method for removing an oil contaminant from the surface of an aqueous solution, comprising manually controlling a surface skimmer from a remote location to remove a layer or a batch of an oil contaminant from an oil-aqueous solution ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7114459 | Apparatus, system and method for litter sifter A litter sifter, litter sifter system and method for using. A litter sifter includes a lower portion having a through-holes. An upper portion is connected to the lower portion. Handles are connected to the upper portion. A distance between any two through-holes is e... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7077054 | Tea strainer The present invention relates to a tea strainer comprised of a perforated bowl with a cover. The bowl is connected to an elongated handle. The cover is connected to a cover shaft that is pivotally attached to the handle. The perimeter of the cover is slightly smalle... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7051647 | Filter coffee maker with locking device for pivotable filter holder A filter coffee maker having a filter holder, a case providing a filter holder housing for receiving the filter holder, and a pedestal provided to receive a carafe. The filter holder housing has at least one concave structure having an upper entrance, a lateral wall... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7025213 | Multi-component drain and serving tray assembly A multi-component drain and/or serving tray apparatus. A perforated drain tray is provided that has an opening which accommodates a drain plug. The drain plug may be configured for draining various sized canned goods. A bottom and/or top housing member may be provid... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7014761 | Environmentally friendly dual lube venturi filter cartridge An environmentally friendly dual lube venturi filter cartridge which has no metallic components. A plastic centertube having a venturi section supports a bypass filter element on standoffs molded into the centertube. An outer concentric full flow filter element surr... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7008214 | Dumpling maker A cooking utensil includes an all-in-one device that incorporates a partially perforated pan, circular in shape, with a permanent and continuous circumferential holder with one or more supports that provide stability and safety during the extrusion process of the so... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7001450 | Filter element, air cleaner, and methods A filter arrangement includes a filter element, a frame construction secured to the filter element, and a handle member secured to the filter element. In preferred embodiments, the handle member is secured to the frame construction. Preferably, the filter element in... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6962257 | Method and apparatus for removing matter from a fluid A method for removing matter from fluid contained within a tank. The method includes inserting a filter within the fluid, and circulating the fluid within the tank such that a portion of the fluid is passed through the filter such that matter contained within the fl... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6955696 | Filter frame and assembly A filter frame including a panel having a plurality of V-shaped elements disposed on the first side thereof. Each V-shaped element includes a pair of slots each configured to receive and orient a filter element. A portion of the panel disposed between adjacent pairs... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6939463 | Spa 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 |
| 6932899 | Pool skimmer basket kit A pool skimmer basket kit for cleaning pool water is provided, which includes: a first skimmer basket having a peripheral wall portion and a bottom wall portion, each wall portion of the first skimmer basket defining therein a plurality of perforations of a first si... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6907689 | Ice strainer assembly for use in the sport of ice fishing A ice fishing strainer assembly made adaptable for use in the sport of ice fishing, principally serving as means to remove ice particles from a drilled ice hole for unhindered access thereto, the ice fishing strainer comprising in combination a body of cylindrical f... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6905031 | Solid phase microextraction device using aerogel A sample collection substrate of aerogel and/or xerogel materials bound to a support structure is used as a solid phase microextraction (SPME) device. The xerogels and aerogels may be organic or inorganic and doped with metals or other compounds to target specific c... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6890427 | Waste water outlet unit A waste water outlet unit, for a shower tray having a drain opening, comprises a base element which is locatable on the underside of the shower tray to cover the drain opening, and a clamp element which is locatable on the topside of the shower tray and which is eng... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6887372 | Portable drilling water filter with self-cleaning system A drilling water filter (1) with a self-cleaning system including a filter container (2), a cover (3) and a filter element (6) that can be inserted in the flow arm between an inlet (4) and an outlet (5) for separation of sol... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6887378 | Handles for lenticular filter cartridge A filter cartridge assembly, and method for constructing the same, wherein the assembly has at least two axially adjacent filter cells separated by a spacer ring and a lifting means having a mounting portion with an opening formed therein for surrounding the outer p... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6878266 | Spa 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 |
| 6869531 | Fluid filter A fluid filter, which is adapted for separating a less dense fluid floating on a high dense fluid, includes at least a fluid filtering arrangement including a floating wing adapted for floating on the less dense fluid and at least a fluid outlet formed on the floati... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6859950 | Apparatus and methods for drain strainer assembly installation and maintenance Apparatus and methods for drain strainer installation and maintenance are disclosed. In one embodiment, a drain strainer assembly includes a housing having an interior chamber and defines an opening leading to the interior chamber. Inlet and outlet ports are dispose... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6852221 | Lint trap A lint trap, including a housing having a first side wall, a second side wall, a top wall, a bottom wall, a back wall and a front wall, and the bottom wall defining an aperture; at least one attachment mechanism joining the housing to a utility sink; a lint collecti... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6848584 | Strainer 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 |
| 6841067 | Filtration device for liquids A filtration device for liquids is provided and includes a filtration beaker filled with a filtration material and a lid. The lid is connected to the filtration beaker in a liquid-tight manner to define an inner volume, and includes at least one liquid inlet and at ... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6827853 | Manually controlled skimming of industrial oil contaminants The present invention provides a method for removing an oil contaminant from a surface of an aqueous solution, comprising manually controlling a surface skimmer from a remote location to remove a layer or a batch of an oil contaminant from an oil-aqueous solution mi... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6827846 | Filter element change indicator handle A T-handle for a filter includes an integral mechanical indicator. The T-handle indicator has a threaded portion that extends through a hole in the filter cover and retains the cover to a canister. The indicator includes a spring-biased button that provides a visual... | 12/07/2004 |
