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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7399389 | Corrosion inhibitor dispensing apparatus and methods A corrosion inhibitor dispensing apparatus has a housing with a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. A first body within the housing comprises a cathodic corrosion inhibitor. A second body within the housing comprises an anodic corrosion inhibitor. ... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7347934 | Biocide A two part biocide composition containing metal ions and bromine donor for killing microorganisms in a body of water and a method of killing microorganisms in a body of water by placing both metal ions and a bromine in the body of water to allow use of lower concent... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7329345 | Dual dispenser A cartridge holder and a floating dispenser system for dispensing materials into a fluid with the floating dispenser system including a cartridge holder with receptacles for removably attaching or detaching at least two cartridge dispensers therein to allow one to s... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7143778 | Chemical feeder A feeder device for introducing treatment chemicals into a recirculating water stream from a swimming pool. The feeder device includes a housing having a top and bottom portions. A funnel-like hopper having sidewalls and an open bottom forms the inside of the top po... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7081232 | Chemical feeder An apparatus for dissolving and delivering a solution of a solid chemical material, such as calcium hypochlorite, is described. The apparatus includes in combination: a container, a lid removably mounted on the upper end of the container, and a housing. In operation... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7011254 | Lawn chemical application system A lawn chemical application system is disclosed. The system comprises a dispenser having a lower chamber, an upper chamber, an upstream opening, and a downstream opening. The dispenser may be formed by a tee connector and a cylinder secured to an upper opening of th... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7005062 | Self-supporting pump-filter apparatus for above-ground swimming pools A disposable filter cartridge for a pump-filter assembly having a one piece integral pump-filter housing. The filter cartridge includes opposed upper and lower end caps and a tubular skeletal core member open at both ends. A pleated filter medium surrounds the core ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6969461 | Combination particulate and acid-neutralizing filter The present invention provides a filter apparatus for use in removing impurities and acids contained in a fluid that includes a particulate filter and an acid-neutralizing filter. Preferably, the particulate filter and the acid-neutralizing filter are positioned wit... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6855252 | Chemical dispenser cartridge for filter devices A device for delivering chemical solutions into a liquid flow, where the chemical solution is created by dissolving solid chemical contained within a chemical dispenser cartridge, the dispenser cartridge having an intake aperture located on the upper portion of its ... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6749807 | Flow through chemical indicator for measurement of active biocidal agents in a single use package A single-use cartridge C contains a dose of a concentrated decontaminant for providing a decontaminant solution upon mixing with water. The cartridge is inserted into the well (16) of a decontamination system (A). Fresh water and then the decontaminant soluti... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6676908 | Neutralizing chemical dispenser with removable cover layer A device and method for dispensing chemical agents into a body of water includes a plastic, Bucket-like container having the chemical agents disposed therein. The side walls of the container are perforated with a plurality of perforations. Wrapped around ... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6565818 | Recycling system A recycling system melts unused portions of soap in order to improve the efficiency of the soaking procedure. A chamber has a pump and a screen that holds the soap disposed therein, while a tube member connects to the chamber. One or two conduits are flui... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6544487 | Chemical feeder Describes a chemical feeder that supplies treating agents, e.g., calcium hypochlorite, to a liquid stream, e.g., an aqueous stream. The chemical feeder is operated in a substantially flooded condition to provide a useful and safe pressure feeder, and opti... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6531056 | Chlorination apparatus for controlling material dissolution rate A system for automatic control of dissolution rates of chemical tablets for water purification for constant flow rate systems. The system includes a treating unit which does not depend upon variable flow rates of water to obtain predetermined variable con... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6503467 | Chemical dispenser with removable cover layer A device for dispensing chemical agents into a body of water includes a plastic, bucket-like container having the chemical agents disposed therein. The side walls of the container are perforated with a plurality of perforations. Wrapped around the outside... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6451271 | Chlorination apparatus and method Apparatus and method for dissolving chemical tablets for creating a variable rate of chemical dissolution in a stream of constant flow rate of untreated liquid, especially water. The apparatus includes a housing in which a container is placed. The contain... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6416662 | Water purification apparatus A liquid purification apparatus having a main body having means to allow liquid to enter the main body is disclosed. An exit means allows exit of liquid from the main body. A solid compound is located within the main body for dissolution by the liquid. Me... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6372126 | Chlorinator for aerobic waste treatment systems A chlorinator for aerobic waste treatment systems that is in functional attachment with a waste stream and that includes a plurality of chlorine tablets therein. The chlorinator includes a cylinder portion that has a plurality of openings therethrough pro... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6325926 | Liquid treatment apparatus A dispense device includes a dispense head and threaded canister. A chemical container assembly disposed within the canister includes a support tube which telescopically receives a chemical container. The chemical container includes inlet and outlet holes... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6325925 | Liquid treatment apparatus A dispense device includes a dispense head and threaded canister. A chemical container assembly disposed within the canister includes a support column which telescopically receives a chemical container. The chemical container includes inlet and outlet hol... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6298871 | Chemical feeder A chemical feeder that produces a solution of a chemical treating agent, e.g., calcium hypochlorite, is described. The chemical feeder comprises a housing (22) having a base (36), side wall (20) extending upwardly from the base, and a closed upper end (28... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6280617 | Chemical dispenser A device for delivering chemical solutions into a liquid flow within a chemical dispensing unit, where said chemical solution is created by dissolving solid chemical contained within a chemical cartridge, the unit having a base member and housing connecte... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6267896 | Ferrate-based water disinfectant and method A contaminated water disinfectant and method including a quantity of substantially dry soluble alkali metal ferrate (VI) particles. A porous sealed packet contains the particles in a quantity sufficient to disinfect a predetermined quantity of contaminate... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6267886 | Uni-directional flow chemical dispenser A device for delivering chemical solutions into a liquid flow, where said chemical solution is created by dissolving solid chemical contained within a chemical cartridge, the device having a uni-directional flow housing connected into a fluid flow line, a... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6264901 | Space frame sterilizer door A door (18) for sealing the opening (14) to a walk-in steam sterilizer is formed from a stainless steel plate (50), sized to cover the opening, and a load-bearing framework (52), which is formed from a material having a different coefficient of thermal ex... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6251234 | Electroplating machine An electroplating machine is disclosed as including an electrode positioning apparatus, an electrolyte delivery apparatus, an apparatus for covering a roller, an apparatus for dissolving copper oxide powder in an electrolyte passing through the apparatus,... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6207048 | Water treatment kit A water treatment kit includes a package; a housing stored within the package, the housing having a first water treatment chemical therein and a plurality of holes defined in an outer wall portion thereof for dispensing the first water treatment chemical ... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6183630 | Chlorinator for aerobic waste treatment systems A chlorinator for aerobic waste treatment systems that is in functional attachment with a waste stream and that includes a plurality of chlorine tablets therein. The chlorinator includes a cylinder portion that has a plurality of openings therethrough pro... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6077484 | Tablet feeder for water and/or wastewater A low/intermediate/high flow tablet feeder is provided for the controlled dissolution of a solid treating agent in flowing liquid, such as water or wastewater. The tablet feeder includes a bottom wall which is contoured to define first, second and third f... | 06/20/2000 |
| 6048501 | Dispensing device for detergent tablet A liquid permeable dispensing device adapted to retain a detergent tablet in a dish washing machine is provided. The dispensing device includes a hollow body having an opening for receiving a tablet, a base opposite the opening, and a liquid permeable sid... | 04/11/2000 |
| 6022480 | Methods and devices for treating water The present invention comprises devices and methods for treating a standing water system comprising devices for the administration to the standing water system an admixture comprising calcium hypochlorite and borate salts and acids through a perforated di... | 02/08/2000 |
| 5993753 | Chlorinator/sanitizer and method of using same A dual chemical feeder device treats a fluid simultaneously with two different chemical compositions which may not be wholly compatible. In an exemplary embodiment for application in swimming pools, hot tubs, spas and the like, a chlorinator is combined w... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5976364 | Apparatus for treating air conditioner condensate with algicide An apparatus provides for dissolving biotic growth inhibitor composition, usually in the form of blocks or tablets, into air conditioner condensate fluid to prevent biotic growth. Condensate fluid from a collector pan or receptacle near the air conditione... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5916533 | Apparatus and method for the controlled application of soluble chemicals to a body of water A dispensing container for the controlled dispensing of chemicals in the treatment of a body of water to prevent growth of algae and other adverse conditions includes walls defining a storage compartment for the chemicals for treating the body of water, t... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5846410 | Cassette device A cassette device is disclosed for contribution of neutralizing material into, for example, a surface water flow. The cassette is then intended to be inserted into existing surface water ducts or wells, and comprises an outer, circular, slightly conical w... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5827434 | Apparatus and methods for reducing and deterring biological contamination An apparatus and associated methods for reducing or deterring biological contamination is described. The apparatus features a housing defining a chamber and a reservoir for mixing a fluid with a barrier chemical.... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5816701 | Automated tablet dissolution apparatus In a preferred embodiment, the apparatus includes a dissolution vessel removably seated within an aluminum platen. The apparatus also includes an assembly for automatically measuring a desired volume of media, heating and degassing the volume of media and... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5774905 | Deodorant holding device for a plumbing fixture A deodorant holding device for a plumbing fixture. The device is comprised generally of a base, having an upper and a bottom surface, and a deodorant receiving cavity. The base has a plurality of upwardly extending pin members positioned on its upper surf... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5718258 | Releasing additives into engine oil A canister for releasing oil additives into oil in an internal combustion engine, hydraulic equipment, or automatic transmission includes a container having an inlet, outlet, and interior volume. Partitions divide the interior volume into a plurality of d... | 02/17/1998 |
| 5713384 | Tableted detergent, method of manufacture and use Detergent compositions are formed into tablets for dispensing. These tablets can be retained in a flexible plastic bag having a rigid opening and tapered midsection. The rigidity of the tablets enables the bag to retain its shape and prevent hydratable de... | 02/03/1998 |
