Apparatuses, methods and systems for dispensing liquids and fluids at specified flow rates are disclosed. In many embodiments, a pump is not required. Some embodiments are configured to provide constant flow rates, and other embodiments are configured to provide variable flow rates. Some embodiments provide for force systems or pumps. Some of the disclosed embodiments can be configured for specified flow rates, whether variable or constant, without pumps, without human intervention during the dispensing, and without any electronic or other feedback system.
F03G 7/04 - Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for using pressure differences or thermal differences occurring in nature
F04B 47/08 - Pumps or pumping installations specially adapted for raising fluids from great depths, e.g. well pumps having motor-pump units situated at great depth the motors being actuated by fluid
F04B 1/02 - Multi-cylinder machines or pumps characterised by number or arrangement of cylinders having two cylinders
F04B 1/10 - Multi-cylinder machines or pumps characterised by number or arrangement of cylinders having cylinders in star- or fan-arrangement the cylinders being movable, e.g. rotary
F04B 1/12 - Multi-cylinder machines or pumps characterised by number or arrangement of cylinders having cylinder axes coaxial with, or parallel or inclined to, main shaft axis
F04B 1/18 - Multi-cylinder machines or pumps characterised by number or arrangement of cylinders having cylinder axes coaxial with, or parallel or inclined to, main shaft axis having stationary cylinders having self-acting distribution members, i.e. actuated by working fluid
E03B 7/07 - Arrangement of devices, e.g. filters, flow controls, measuring devices, siphons or valves, in the pipe systems
F16K 15/03 - Check valves with guided rigid valve members with a hinged closure member
The present invention relates to compositions comprising a plant material and methods for using the same. The methods include extracting or removing a substance from a substrate, or remediating a substrate from a substance. The substance can comprise a hydrocarbon-containing substance, a protein, lipid, wax, fatty acid or fatty alcohol, grease, fat, oil or a combination thereof.
A01N 65/44 - Poaceae or Gramineae [Grass family], e.g. bamboo, lemon grass or citronella grass
A61K 8/64 - ProteinsPeptidesDerivatives or degradation products thereof
A61K 8/97 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing materials, or derivatives thereof, of undetermined constitution from algae, fungi, lichens or plantsCosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing materials, or derivatives thereof, of undetermined constitution from derivatives thereof
A01N 65/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing material from algae, lichens, bryophyta, multi-cellular fungi or plants, or extracts thereof
A61K 36/00 - Medicinal preparations of undetermined constitution containing material from algae, lichens, fungi or plants, or derivatives thereof, e.g. traditional herbal medicines
C02F 1/50 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by addition or application of a germicide or by oligodynamic treatment
C02F 1/26 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by extraction
B09C 1/08 - Reclamation of contaminated soil chemically
C10G 1/04 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oil shale, oil-sand, or non-melting solid carbonaceous or similar materials, e.g. wood, coal by extraction
C09K 8/524 - Compositions for preventing, limiting or eliminating depositions, e.g. for cleaning organic depositions, e.g. paraffins or asphaltenes
A01N 37/02 - Saturated carboxylic acids or thio-analogues thereofDerivatives thereof
A01N 59/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing elements or inorganic compounds
C02F 103/36 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated from the chemical industry not provided for in groups from the manufacture of organic compounds
The present invention relates to compositions comprising a plant material and methods for using the same. The methods include extracting or removing a substance from a substrate, or remediating a substrate from a substance. The substance can comprise a hydrocarbon-containing substance, a protein, lipid, wax, fatty acid or fatty alcohol, or a combination thereof.
C09K 8/68 - Compositions based on water or polar solvents containing organic compounds
B09C 1/02 - Extraction using liquids, e.g. washing, leaching
B09C 1/08 - Reclamation of contaminated soil chemically
B08B 3/04 - Cleaning involving contact with liquid
C10G 1/04 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oil shale, oil-sand, or non-melting solid carbonaceous or similar materials, e.g. wood, coal by extraction
The present invention relates to compositions comprising a plant material and methods for using the same. The methods include extracting or removing a substance from a substrate, or remediating a substrate from a substance. The substance can comprise a hydrocarbon-containing substance, a protein, lipid, wax, fatty acid or fatty alcohol, or a combination thereof.
C07C 7/00 - Purification, separation or stabilisation of hydrocarbonsUse of additives
C10G 1/04 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oil shale, oil-sand, or non-melting solid carbonaceous or similar materials, e.g. wood, coal by extraction
The present invention relates to compositions comprising a plant material and methods for using the same. The methods include extracting or removing a substance from a substrate, or remediating a substrate from a substance. The substance can comprise a hydrocarbon-containing substance, a protein, lipid, wax, fatty acid or fatty alcohol, or a combination thereof.
B09C 1/02 - Extraction using liquids, e.g. washing, leaching
B08B 3/04 - Cleaning involving contact with liquid
B09C 1/08 - Reclamation of contaminated soil chemically
C10G 1/04 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oil shale, oil-sand, or non-melting solid carbonaceous or similar materials, e.g. wood, coal by extraction
The present invention relates to compositions comprising a plant material and methods for using the same. The methods include extracting or removing a substance from a substrate, or remediating a substrate from a substance. The substance can comprise a hydrocarbon-containing substance, a protein, lipid, wax, fatty acid or fatty alcohol, grease, fat, oil or a combination thereof.
C11D 7/00 - Compositions of detergents based essentially on non-surface-active compounds
A61K 8/97 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing materials, or derivatives thereof, of undetermined constitution from algae, fungi, lichens or plantsCosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing materials, or derivatives thereof, of undetermined constitution from derivatives thereof
A61K 8/19 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing inorganic ingredients
A01N 65/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing material from algae, lichens, bryophyta, multi-cellular fungi or plants, or extracts thereof
A61K 36/00 - Medicinal preparations of undetermined constitution containing material from algae, lichens, fungi or plants, or derivatives thereof, e.g. traditional herbal medicines
C02F 1/50 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by addition or application of a germicide or by oligodynamic treatment
C02F 1/26 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by extraction
B09C 1/08 - Reclamation of contaminated soil chemically
C10G 1/04 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oil shale, oil-sand, or non-melting solid carbonaceous or similar materials, e.g. wood, coal by extraction
C02F 103/36 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated from the chemical industry not provided for in groups from the manufacture of organic compounds
Compositions comprise plant material and methods for using the same. The methods include extracting or removing a substance from a substrate, or remediating a substrate from a substance. The substance can comprise a hydrocarbon-containing substance, a protein, lipid, wax, fatty acid or fatty alcohol, grease, fat, oil or a combination thereof. Aqueous compositions comprise: about 1 wt% to about 50 wt% of plant material; 0% to about 20 wt% of a polysaccharide; 0% to about 10 wt% of an alcohol; 0% to about 25 wt% of a base; 0% to about 30 wt% of a salt; 0% to about 10 wt% of an acid; 0% to about 30 wt% of an additive; 0% to about 30 wt% of a sugar; and about 10 wt% to about 95 wt% of water; a pH of from about 9 to about 13. The plant material is hemp seed, soybean, or combinations thereof.
Compositions comprise plant material and methods for using the same. The methods include extracting or removing a substance from a substrate, or remediating a substrate from a substance. The substance can comprise a hydrocarbon-containing substance, a protein, lipid, wax, fatty acid or fatty alcohol, grease, fat, oil or a combination thereof. Aqueous compositions comprise: about 1 wt% to about 50 wt% of plant material; 0% to about 20 wt% of a polysaccharide; 0% to about 10 wt% of an alcohol; 0% to about 25 wt% of a base; 0% to about 30 wt% of a salt; 0% to about 10 wt% of an acid; 0% to about 30 wt% of an additive; 0% to about 30 wt% of a sugar; and about 10 wt% to about 95 wt% of water; a pH of from about 9 to about 13. The plant material is hemp seed, soybean, or combinations thereof.
C09K 3/32 - Materials not provided for elsewhere for treating liquid pollutants, e.g. oil, gasoline or fat
A01N 65/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing material from algae, lichens, bryophyta, multi-cellular fungi or plants, or extracts thereof
A01P 1/00 - DisinfectantsAntimicrobial compounds or mixtures thereof
A61L 15/40 - Bandages, dressings or absorbent pads for physiological fluids such as urine or blood, e.g. sanitary towels, tampons containing ingredients of undetermined constitution or reaction products thereof
The present invention relates to compositions comprising a plant material, specifically com gluten meal, and methods for using the same in extracting or removing a hydrocarbon-containing substance such as oil, coal tar, creosote, sludge, bitumen or refined products thereof from a substrate or remediating a substrate wherein the substrate is soil, sand, wood, paper, skin, a waterbody, gravel, mud, clay, plant, hair, fabric, metal, glass, porcelain, ceramic, a living animal or a dead animal, comprising extracting a hydrocarbon-containing substance from the substrate.
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