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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7047949 | Venting device In a venting device for a fuel tank (1), a venting line (5) has a movable section (6) and a spring element (14). The free end of the venting line (5) is prestressed against an upper wall of the fuel tank (1). This ensures th... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6640828 | Flushing apparatus and method thereof The flushing apparatus comprises a reservoir for storing liquid, the reservoir having an outlet end movable between a raised position where liquid accumulates in the reservoir, and a down position where liquid stored in the reservoir is flushed out; a cou... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6503392 | Distribution box for a wastewater treatment system A flow distribution box for a wastewater treatment system includes an inlet into a back wall and outlets in the opposed outer side walls and front wall, the distribution box including a plurality of flow dividers therein to compartmentalize effluent withi... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6449781 | Apparatus for flushing in a liquid system An apparatus for shock-like flushing in a fluid system, comprising an accumulating or blocking element (13) which upon supply of fluid from an inlet (2) is adapted to be set from a normal position to a flushing position where accumulated fluid flows throu... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6302123 | Rotary liquid diverter for industrial parts washer A parts washing system comprises a wash liquid holding tank having a return opening, a rinse liquid holding tank also having a return opening, a wash chamber with drain port situated above both the wash liquid holding tank and the rinse liquid holding tan... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6270246 | Apparatus and method for precise mixing, delivery and transfer of chemicals The present invention provides improved apparatus and process for the dilution and delivery of both high-purity chemicals as well as slurry chemicals from one or more bulk sources to an end-user. The present system utilizes two or more metered vessels whi... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6027240 | Apparatus and method for precise mixing, delivery and transfer of chemicals The present invention provides improved apparatus and process for the dilution and delivery of both high-purity chemicals as well as slurry chemicals from one or more bulk sources to an end-user. The present system utilizes two or more metered vessels whi... | 02/22/2000 |
| 5893385 | Liquid discharging device for discharging liquid stored on a bottom wall of an interior of a compressed natural gas tank of a vehicle According to the present invention, there is provided a liquid discharging device for discharging liquid stored on a bottom wall of an interior of a compressed natural gas tank of a vehicle, comprising a liquid discharging pipe for discharging the liquid ... | 04/13/1999 |
| 5735085 | Hinged downspout The top wall of the horizontal spout section of a downspout assembly is cut away at the inlet end to create a notch such that interference with the top wall of the outlet end of the elbow section will be avoided when the horizontal section is pivoted to a... | 04/07/1998 |
| 5680989 | Adjustable weir for liquid distribution systems An adjustable weir for use in a liquid distribution system utilizes a weir plate having a weir opening whose height can be adjusted vertically. The weir plate is mounted to the end of a fluid distribution outlet in a manner which will maintain its proper ... | 10/28/1997 |
| 5673519 | Downspout extension device Without a downspout extension rain water collected on the roof of a building is spilled onto the ground beside the foundation. This causes damp and musty basements and sometimes even cracked foundations. The problem with using a downspout extension is tha... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5385084 | Variable flow apparatus for cooking food There is provided an apparatus for cooking foods such as pasta. The apparatus includes a container which receives an amount of water to be heated. A cooking basket is partially submerged in the water inside the container. A drain pipe having a 90° elbow ... | 01/31/1995 |
| 5303685 | Homogenizing fuel pickup system A homogenizing fuel delivery system is provided for drawing fuel substantially equally from each layer of fuel in a vehicle fuel tank, and delivering this fuel to the vehicle's engine. In this manner, the composition of the fuel delivered to the engine ap... | 04/19/1994 |
| 5123444 | Back flow blocker in sloping pipes Back flow blocker in sloping pipes, comprising a well vat (10) provided with an inlet (14) and an outlet (15) to be connected to the pipe. A tube (16) provided within the well vat and being connected at a first end to the inlet and opening at a second end... | 06/23/1992 |
| 5095836 | Emergency bulk liquid handling system for vessels An emergency bulk liquid cargo handling system for marine vessels when storage tanks for those liquids have been ruptured and flooded with sea water wherein the liquid cargo handling system is adjustable to provide liquid cargo removal from the flooded ta... | 03/17/1992 |
| 4915130 | Revolving fuel pick-up tube A fuel feed line having a swivel supported horizontal pick-up tube to draw fuel from the fuel tank where the fuel is of maximum depth. The depth of fuel in the tank may vary due to gravitational or centrifugal forces acting on the fuel.... | 04/10/1990 |
| 4693821 | Weir for waste water treatment systems An improved weir for removal of liquid from wastewater systems which is positively driven and which decants wastewater only over a leading edge of an elongated weir and removes the water through downcomers is disclosed.... | 09/15/1987 |
| 4621657 | Automatic water level monitoring system A system for maintaining a preselected water level in e.g. a swimming pool comprises a chamber (6) in communication with the pool such that the water level in the chamber corresponds to that of the pool. The chamber contains an adjustable over flow tube (... | 11/11/1986 |
| 4555587 | Enclosure for a power supply An enclosure includes a closed housing having a wall dividing the housing into a first compartment containing a high voltage portion of the power supply and a second compartment containing a low voltage portion of the power supply. A dielectric fluid fill... | 11/26/1985 |
| 4546750 | Secondary reservoir for a fuel tank A vehicle fuel tank has a filter and a secondary reservoir disposed above the filter. An intank fuel pump is situated within the secondary reservoir and draws fuel from the interior of the filter. An inertia responsive valve controls fuel communication be... | 10/15/1985 |
| 4448210 | Apparatus and method for controlling the level of a liquid in a tank The invention disclosed herein is a "fail safe" apparatus for controlling the level of a liquid in a tank. The apparatus includes a holding tank for temporarily containing the liquid. There is an access opening along the top surface of the tank so that th... | 05/15/1984 |
| 4396581 | Apparatus for making phosphorus pentasulfide The invention relates to an apparatus for making P2 S5 comprised of a plurality of reactors connected by pipe structures to a collecting tank which is common to all of them. By means of partitions, the cooling tank is subdivided into... | 08/02/1983 |
| 4321948 | Discharge system for septic tank A discharge system for a septic tank is disclosed which has a dump valve means at the outlet thereof for controlling the discharge of effluent. Leading from the dump valve is a central pipe that then has a plurality of smaller pipes interconnected therewi... | 03/30/1982 |
| 4305426 | Apparatus for continuous constant discharge of liquid from a container This invention relates to apparatus for continuously discharging liquid from a container, such as a waste water tank having a discharge pipe with an inlet located adjacent the container floor and an outlet located outwardly of the container. The liquid fl... | 12/15/1981 |
| 4275522 | Bait box with passive circulation This application discloses a bait box of the type having passive circulation of water or air therethrough in order to provide fresh, oxygenated water for fish or live bait stored therein. A collector and a siphon tube are provided for mounting below the w... | 06/30/1981 |
