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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7462278 | Hose clasp for a pool cleaner filter bag An improved hose clasp for supporting a filter bag in a generally upright orientation on a pool cleaner as disclosed, for example, in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,863,425; 4,558,479; and 3,822,754. The hose clasp includes a generally cylindrical split collar having separable fr... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7461745 | Flotation of sulfide mineral species with oils This invention is directed to the use of non-sulfur containing compounds as collectors in the froth flotation of certain mineral sulfide and metallic compounds. These non-sulfur-containing compounds may be from natural sources, such as vegetable oils, or synthesized... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7458467 | Stator for a flotation cell The invention relates to a stator for a flotation cell to be used in the flotation of slurry-like material, such as ore and concentrate containing valuable minerals, by means of which stator the orientation of the slurry flow created by the flotation cell rotor can ... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7459078 | Filter device A filter device includes at least one filtering element arrangeable in a filter housing (11) connectable to a hydraulic device (9), in particular a hydraulic tank. The tank is connectable to the filter housing through hydraulic connections (37, 39 | 12/02/2008 |
| 7445710 | Filtration module including unitary filter cartridge-bowl construction A filtration module is provided which includes a manifold (100), a filtration cartridge (104) and a bowl (102) that houses the filter cartridge. The filtration cartridge and bowl are connected to each other to form a unitary construction. The fi... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7445709 | Installation for treating water by floatation The invention relates to an installation for treating water by flotation, said installation comprising flotation equipment consisting of a flotation cell (10) into which flocculated raw water mixed with micro-bubbles produced by a pressurization-depressurizat... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7445708 | Plant for purifying water contaminated by droplets of hydrocarbonaceous liquid A unit for purifying water contaminated by droplets of hydrocarbonaceous liquid has an essentially vertically positioned filter, an inlet chamber for the contaminated water that is partially defined by a first vertical surface of the filter, supply means for contami... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7442300 | Filter installation for liquids Filter installation for liquids, including a basin with at least one closable suction opening, and a filter, which has a filter element and, from a removal position above the liquid can be lowered in a straight line to an operating position assigned to the suction o... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7441662 | Stator for a flotation cell The invention relates to a stator for a flotation cell to be used in the flotation of slurry-like material, such as ore and concentrate containing valuable minerals, said stator including flow regulators installed at regular distances from each other. The stator flo... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7442301 | Filter housing apparatus with rotating filter replacement mechanism A filter assembly for fluid filtration having a push-activated lock and release mechanism. The filter housing has a sump for enclosing the filter media, a filter head, and at least one standoff protruding outwards for use in securing the filter head to a filter mani... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7438808 | Sand catcher The invention relates to a sand catcher comprising a deposition chamber (1) that is configured as a steel container with a cylindrical cross-section, traversed in a longitudinal direction. Said deposition chamber comprises air-supply nozzles (4) on one... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7438189 | Bituminous froth inclined plate separator and hydrocarbon cyclone treatment process An apparatus for separating bitumen from a bitumen froth output of a oil sands hot water extraction process comprises an inclined plate separator (IPS) for providing a first bitumen separation stage and a cyclone for providing a second bitumen separation stage. The ... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7438807 | Bituminous froth inclined plate separator and hydrocarbon cyclone treatment process Discloses apparatus to perform a process to remove water and minerals from a bitumen froth output of a oil sands hot water extraction process. A bitumen froth feed stream is diluted with a solvent and supplied to a primary inclined plate separator stage, which separ... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7438809 | Single-cell mechanical flotation system A mechanical flotation system having only one cell may be nearly as efficient as one having two or more cells, yet provide an apparatus with a considerably smaller footprint, significantly reduced capital and operating costs, as well as be resistant to floating oil ... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7438810 | Sieve 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 |
| 7438811 | Water purification apparatus A water purification apparatus includes a main body having an accommodation chamber inside and a plate on a top side thereof, a lid pivotally mounted on the main body and closable on the main body, a holder mounted with the plate of main body and defining with the p... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7435346 | Strengthening construction for depressing cap of water filter Disclosed is a strengthening construction for depressing cap of water filter, said depressing cap has a water inlet and a water exit, a pipe line which does not form a via hole for connecting said water inlet and water exit is formed between said water inlet and wat... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7435351 | Filter apparatus backwash removal device and backwash removal method A filter media backwash removal method and device for transporting backwash fluid and solids away from re-entering a housing containing circulating filter media. ... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7435345 | Element replacement type filter An element replacement type filter accommodates an element assembly that includes a filter element within a casing formed from a first casing member and a second casing member which are mutually screwable by relative rotation, and provides an anti-loosening mechanis... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7435344 | Device 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 |
| 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 |
| 7431165 | Liquid/solids waste separator A liquid/solids waste separator apparatus for use in separating animal waste or waste water into filtered liquid and collected solid particles. It has an elongated housing having a pair of support legs attached to the rear end of the housing for varying the inclinat... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7427355 | Water treatment unit for bottle or pitcher A water treatment unit for positioning in a sport bottle or container for treating water includes a prefilter section, a pretreatment section, a treatment section and a post treatment section. A first chamber in the pretreatment section contains a first treatment me... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7416664 | Water-conditioning cartridge A water-conditioning cartridge has a housing that encloses an ion exchanger and can be screwed via a screw thread onto a cartridge-connecting fitting. The cartridge is provided with a water inlet for admission of untreated water, especially from a water-supply syste... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7416670 | Dual-cell mechanical flotation system with intermittent skimming It has been discovered that a mechanical flotation system (10) having only two cells (18, 20) can be nearly as efficient as one having more cells, yet provide an apparatus with a considerably smaller footprint, significantly reduced capital and operati... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7416661 | Mechanical flotation device for reduction of oil, alkalinity and undesirable gases A mechanical vessel may effectively and simultaneously displace a first undesired gas from within water with a second desired gas, and remove at least one alkaline species and oily matter from the water. The vessel raises the pH of the water and reduces the lime req... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7413668 | Quick change filter and bracket system with key system and universal key option A bracket system holds a filter(s) in quick-attach and quick-release fashion. Brackets are combined in modular fashion, with conduit between the brackets, to create a “bank” of filters easily changed in number, arrangement, and flow scheme. Top brackets and bott... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7404894 | Portable water cleaner A carrying case (1) of a portable water cleaner includes a case main body (2) having an opening portion (2a) and forming a container (2b) that contains water, and a lid member (3) that opens/closes the opening portion... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7404895 | Filter apparatus for separating particles from a liquid A filter apparatus for separating particles from a liquid having a tank with a feed inlet, a gravitational settling zone and a filtration zone arranged downstream of the settling zone. Inside the tank are two transversely spaced-apart endless chains with transversel... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7402244 | Portable water filtering assembly A portable water filtering assembly includes a soft bag which is composed of a first part and a second part. At least one holding member is connected to an inside of at least one of the first and second parts so as to hold a water filtering device. The water filteri... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7398886 | Press for dewatering a humid substance, in particular residual refuse A press for the dehumidification of humid matter, in particular of residual waste is disclosed, which comprises a worm gear whereby the residual waste may be compressed mechanically. During transport with the aid of the worm gear, the humid matter is subjected to a ... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7393462 | Process and reagent for separating finely divided titaniferrous impurities from Kaolin A mineral beneficiating reagent containing an alkyl hydroxamic acid or salt thereof and a nonionic surfactant. The alkyl hydroxamic acid or a salt thereof is represented by the formula: R—C(═O)N(R″)—OM, wherein R is linear or branched C2-... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7390407 | Liquid filter A liquid filter, in particular for the lubricating oil of an internal combustion engine, having a housing with an inlet and an outlet formed from a housing pot having a substantially downwardly open filter element installation opening and a screw-on cover that close... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7389881 | Flotation A method of recovering a valuable component from a feed slurry in minerals processing plant for a mined material is disclosed. The method includes separating the feed slurry on the basis of particle size into at least two streams, of which one stream is a fines stre... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7390406 | Fluid treatment system and radiation sources module for use therein A radiation source module comprising a support member, a radiation source assembly connected to the support member and a seal disposed on a first surface of the module, the seal operable to provide a substantially fluid tight seal between the first surface and a sec... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7387725 | One-touch fitting type single or multiple adapter, filter assembly detachably engaged with the same and water purifying system employing these elements A one-touch fitting type adapter and a filter assembly are provided in which the filter assembly used for machinery, such as a bidet or a refrigerator, is easily assembled with or disassembled from the adapter through a one-touch fitting manner such that the filter ... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7387726 | Liquid filter system An oil filter for an internal combustion engine with a cup-shaped housing that is releasably connectable to a receiving head. The housing has a first interlocking element that extends across at least a portion of the outer circumference of the housing and is interru... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7384547 | Replaceable filter element with integral annular trap The replaceable, outside-in flow filter element with integral annular trap provides a simple, efficient, tubular filter element that combines the advantages of inside out-flow and outside-in flow filters. The element includes end caps with pleated filter media exten... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7378017 | Disposable fluid separation device and manifold assembly design with easy change-out feature Fluid separation assembly that allows easy and fast change-out even in confined spaces, and also minimizes or eliminates leakage during change-out. A fluid separation unit having a housing containing separation means, the housing having an inlet and an outlet spaced... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7374689 | System and method of gas energy management for particle flotation and separation A system for separating particles from a contaminated liquid stream includes an apparatus for mixing the liquid with one or more separation enhancement additives and gases. A pressure reducing device having a flow restrictor element within an enlarged tube receives ... | 05/20/2008 |
