Integrated apparatus and system for the treatment of waste fluids and drain networks
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United States(US) Patent
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국제특허분류(IPC7판)
B01D-035/00
E03C-001/00
출원번호
US-0682556
(2007-03-06)
등록번호
US-8298417
(2012-10-30)
발명자
/ 주소
Lemay, Denise
Lafleur, André
Vallée, Geoffroi
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Lemay, Denise
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An apparatus for treating greasy waste fluids comprises a fluid inlet which receives the waste fluids, and a waste filtering device positioned downstream from the fluid inlet; the waste filtering device is so configured as to retain at least a portion of the particulate matters contained in the wast
An apparatus for treating greasy waste fluids comprises a fluid inlet which receives the waste fluids, and a waste filtering device positioned downstream from the fluid inlet; the waste filtering device is so configured as to retain at least a portion of the particulate matters contained in the waste fluids. The apparatus further comprises a compartment which is so configured as to receive a slow-releasing grease treating formulation. Also, the apparatus comprises a fluid outlet positioned downstream from the compartment. Furthermore, the compartment is so positioned in a flow path defined between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet as to contact the waste fluids.
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1. An apparatus for treating greasy waste fluids and drain pipe networks comprising: a fluid inlet for receiving the waste fluids;a waste filtering device comprising a filtering basket covered with a filtering medium, the filtering basket comprising a resilient resonating frame configured for receiv
1. An apparatus for treating greasy waste fluids and drain pipe networks comprising: a fluid inlet for receiving the waste fluids;a waste filtering device comprising a filtering basket covered with a filtering medium, the filtering basket comprising a resilient resonating frame configured for receiving the filtering medium in a stretched manner, the waste filtering device being for positioning downstream from the fluid inlet and being configured for retaining at least a portion of particulate matters contained in the waste fluids;a compartment;a solid or semi-solid slow-dissolving bio-cake in the compartment, the bio-cake comprising a slow-releasing grease treating formulation; anda fluid outlet positioned downstream from the compartment and connected to a drain pipe network;wherein the compartment is positioned in a flow path defined between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet for contacting the waste fluids with the bio-cake resulting in the gradual release of the grease treating formulation for treating the drain pipe network from greasy matters. 2. An apparatus as defined in claim 1, further comprising an enclosure for housing the waste filtering device and the compartment. 3. An apparatus as defined in claim 2, wherein the enclosure is made of chemical and bacteria resistant material. 4. An apparatus as defined in claim 3, wherein the chemical and bacteria resistant material includes at least one element selected from the group consisting of polypropylene, polyethylene and stainless steel. 5. An apparatus as defined in claim 2, further comprising a reservoir so configured as to mount the enclosure thereto; the reservoir being so connected to the fluid inlet as to supply waste fluids thereto. 6. An apparatus as defined in claim 5, wherein the reservoir is fluidly connected to the fluid inlet through a reservoir drain outlet. 7. An apparatus as defined in claim 6, wherein the reservoir includes a sink mounting assembly interconnecting the reservoir drain outlet and the fluid inlet. 8. An apparatus as defined in claim 2, wherein the enclosure further includes an access door mounted on a side of the enclosure, the access door being for removal and for insertion of the waste filtering device. 9. An apparatus as defined in claim 1, further comprising a support frame so configured as to support the waste filtering device. 10. An apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein the filtering medium is stretchable. 11. An apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein the filtering medium is removable. 12. An apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein the filtering medium includes a web. 13. An apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein the filtering basket is so sized as to hold about 5 kg of particulate matters. 14. An apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein the compartment includes a removable tray. 15. An apparatus as defined in claim 14, wherein the removable tray includes a plurality of openings. 16. An apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein the compartment is located downstream from the filtering device. 17. An apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein the slow-dissolving bio-cake comprises: a) an active bacterial strain;b) a cleaning agent; andc) a filling agent. 18. An apparatus as defined in claim 17, wherein the bio-cake further comprises a nutrient. 19. An apparatus as defined in claim 17, wherein the cleaning agent comprises a surfactant. 20. An apparatus as defined in claim 17, wherein the bacterial strain is active at room temperature. 21. An apparatus as defined in claim 17, wherein the bacterial strain biodegrades greasy waste fluids. 22. An apparatus as defined in claim 21, wherein the bacterial strain is of the Bacillus genus. 23. An apparatus as defined in claim 22, wherein the bacterial strain is selected from the group consisting of Bacillus lichenformis, Bacillus megaterium, Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus circulans, and mixtures thereof. 24. An apparatus as defined in claim 17, wherein the filling agent is selected from the group consisting of a preservation agent, a solubilisation agent, a thickening agent, an absorbent and mixtures thereof. 25. An apparatus as defined in claim 2, further comprising an inflow valve located downstream from the fluid inlet and upstream from the waste filtering device; the inflow valve being so configured as to selectively close the fluid inlet. 26. An apparatus as defined in claim 25, wherein the inflow valve includes a pivotable perforated plate assembly. 27. An apparatus as defined in claim 26, wherein the pivotable perforated plate assembly is connected to a valve actuating member accessible from outside of the enclosure. 28. An apparatus as defined in claim 25, comprising a handle connected to a rod for actuating the inflow valve. 29. An apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein the solid or semi-solid slow-dissolving bio-cake is under the form of a thick block having a given shape. 30. An apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein the resonating frame is for resonating under a flow path, thereby causing stretching of the filtering medium and providing at least a partial auto-cleaning of the filtering medium. 31. An apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein the resonating frame comprises a bottom formed of a plurality of resilient members, a plurality of hollowed-out portions being formed being the plurality of resilient members. 32. An apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein the waste filtering device is removable from the apparatus and insertable into the apparatus. 33. An apparatus as defined in claim 32, wherein removal of the waste filtering device is for cleaning and emptying of the waste filtering device. 34. An apparatus as defined in claim 32, wherein removal of the waste filtering device is for replacing the filtering medium. 35. An apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein the waste filtering device is placed above the bio-cake. 36. An apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein the fluid outlet is positioned at the bottom of the apparatus. 37. An apparatus as defined in claim 36, wherein the fluid outlet is for continuously draining the apparatus. 38. A system for treating greasy waste fluids and drain pipe networks, comprising: a reservoir having a drain assembly; andan apparatus as defined in claim 1, fluidly connected to the drain assembly via the fluid inlet;wherein a portion of the particulate matters present in the waste fluids flowing from the reservoir into the apparatus through the fluid inlet is removed by the waste filtering device. 39. An apparatus for treating greasy waste fluids comprising: a fluid inlet for receiving the waste fluids;a waste filtering device comprising a filtering basket covered with a filtering medium, the filtering basket comprising a resilient resonating frame configured for receiving the filtering medium in a stretched manner, the waste filtering device being for positioning downstream from the fluid inlet and being configured for retaining at least a portion of particulate matters contained in the waste fluids;a compartment so configured as to receive slow-releasing grease treating formulation;a fluid outlet positioned downstream from the compartment;an inflow valve located downstream from the fluid inlet and upstream from the waste filtering device; the inflow valve being so configured as to selectively close the fluid inlet; anda fluid deflector located downstream from the inflow valve and upstream from the waste filtering device;wherein the compartment is positioned in a flow path defined between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet for contacting the waste fluids. 40. An apparatus as defined in claim 39, wherein the fluid deflector includes a helix. 41. An apparatus as defined in claim 40, wherein the fluid deflecting helix is mounted to an axle, assembled to the inflow valve, and so configured as to rotate when hit by the waste fluid flow coming from the inflow valve. 42. An apparatus as defined in claim 40, wherein the waste filtering device includes a filtering basket covered with a filtering medium and wherein deflection of the waste fluids on the helix causes vibrations on the filtering basket. 43. A system for treating greasy waste fluids and drain pipe networks, comprising: a reservoir having a bottom provided with a fluid outlet connected to a drain pipe network and a false-bottom including a drain assembly;a waste filtering device comprising a filtering basket covered with a filtering medium, the filtering basket comprising a resilient resonating frame configured for receiving the filtering medium in a stretched manner, the waste filtering device being for positioning downstream of the drain assembly;a compartment; anda solid or semi-solid slow-dissolving bio-cake in the compartment, the bio-cake comprising a slow-releasing grease treating formulation;wherein a) the waste filtering device is for removing a portion of particulate matters present in the waste fluids flowing from the reservoir to the drain pipe network and b) the compartment is so positioned in a flow path defined between the drain assembly and the fluid outlet for contacting the waste fluids with the bio-cake resulting in the gradual release of the grease treating formulation for treating the drain pipe network from greasy matters. 44. An apparatus for treating greasy waste fluids and drain pipe networks comprising: a fluid inlet for receiving the waste fluids;a waste filtering device comprising a filtering basket covered with a filtering medium, the filtering basket comprising a resilient resonating frame configured for receiving the filtering medium in a stretched manner, the waste filtering device being for positioning downstream from the fluid inlet and being configured for retaining at least a portion of particulate matters contained in the waste fluids;a compartment;a solid or semi-solid slow-dissolving bio-cake in the compartment, the bio-cake comprising a slow-releasing grease treating formulation comprising at least one active bacterial strain; anda fluid outlet positioned downstream from the compartment and connected to a drain pipe network;wherein the compartment is positioned in a flow path defined between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet for contacting the waste fluids with the bio-cake resulting in the gradual release of the at least one active bacterial strain for colonizing the drain pipe network and biodegrading greasy waste fluids. 45. An apparatus for treating greasy waste fluids and drain pipe networks comprising: a fluid inlet for receiving the waste fluids;a waste filtering device comprising a filtering basket covered with a filtering medium, the filtering basket comprising a resilient resonating frame configured for receiving the filtering medium in a stretched manner, the waste filtering device being for positioning downstream from the fluid inlet and being configured for retaining at least a portion of particulate matters contained in the waste fluids;a compartment;a solid or semi-solid slow-dissolving bio-cake in the compartment, the bio-cake comprising a slow-releasing grease treating formulation comprising at least one active bacterial strain; anda fluid outlet positioned downstream from the compartment and connected to a drain pipe network;wherein the compartment is positioned in a flow path defined between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet for contacting the waste fluids with the bio-cake resulting in the gradual release of the at least one active bacterial strain for colonizing the drain pipe network and biodegrading greasy waste fluids at room temperature.
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