A combined lid and strainer device for a paint container features an outer mounting rim configured for mated fitting onto a rim of the paint container. Within a central circular area surrounded by the rim, there is a perforated a straining area through which paint is pourable. A movable cover is selectively movable between a closed position overlying the perforated straining area, and open positions withdrawn therefrom to allow strained pouring of the paint therethrough. Raised features on the cover are used to secure the cover closed when the lidded container is placed in a paint shaker. A sealing membrane is used, at least initially, seal the perforated area in airtight fashion to maintain paint freshness. Securement features are usable to secure the flap in both closed and open positions.

A pod assembly for use in a beverage machine is provided. The pod assembly includes a container and a filter disc that is detachably coupled to the container. The container includes a base, a side wall having a lower rim coupling the side wall to an outer perimeter of the base, and a flange coupled to an upper rim of the side wall and extending radially outward from the upper rim. The filter disc includes a central portion with multiple central openings, an inclined portion with multiple secondary openings, and an outer flange situated at a perimeter of the inclined portion and having a substantially square shape.

A pod assembly for use in a beverage machine is provided. The pod assembly includes a container and a filter disc that is detachably coupled to the container. The container includes a base, a side wall having a lower rim coupling the side wall to an outer perimeter of the base, and a flange coupled to an upper rim of the side wall and extending radially outward from the upper rim. The filter disc includes a central portion with multiple central openings, an inclined portion with multiple secondary openings, and an outer flange situated at a perimeter of the inclined portion and having a substantially square shape.

A filtered water supply extension system including an extension member and a flow control device, and a method for extending a filtered water supply of a primary appliance, for example, a refrigerator, to an external appliance, for example, a coffee maker, are provided. The extension member draws and directs an additional flow of filtered water from a water filter of the primary appliance to the external appliance, without interrupting a regular flow of filtered water from the water filter to one or more internal appliances, for example, an ice maker, a water dispenser, etc., of the primary appliance. The flow control device connects the extension member to the external appliance and controls the additional flow of filtered water to the external appliance. A microcontroller, in communication with a control panel, controls a valve assembly for directing a measured quantity of filtered water from the water filter to the external appliance.

A filtered water supply extension system including an extension member and a flow control device, and a method for extending a filtered water supply of a primary appliance, for example, a refrigerator, to an external appliance, for example, a coffee maker, are provided. The extension member draws and directs an additional flow of filtered water from a water filter of the primary appliance to the external appliance, without interrupting a regular flow of filtered water from the water filter to one or more internal appliances, for example, an ice maker, a water dispenser, etc., of the primary appliance. The flow control device connects the extension member to the external appliance and controls the additional flow of filtered water to the external appliance. A microcontroller, in communication with a control panel, controls a valve assembly for directing a measured quantity of filtered water from the water filter to the external appliance.

A pool debris collection container removably connected to at least a portion of a pool pump, the pool debris collection container including a main body to store debris therein received from the pool pump, a vacuum connection aperture disposed on at least a portion of the main body to receive at least one of a plug and a vacuum connector thereon, and a plurality of fastener ridges disposed on at least a portion of the main body.

A pool debris collection container removably connected to at least a portion of a pool pump, the pool debris collection container including a main body to store debris therein received from the pool pump, a vacuum connection aperture disposed on at least a portion of the main body to receive at least one of a plug and a vacuum connector thereon, and a plurality of fastener ridges disposed on at least a portion of the main body.

A system, method and apparatus for monitoring and providing maintenance updates for irrigation filters. According to a first preferred embodiment, the present invention includes one or more load cells at one or more of the mounting feet of an in-line filter to actively measure the increased weight of the filter during irrigation operations. According to a further preferred embodiment, the weight sensor of the present invention may transmit its data to a processing unit, where the weight is compared to one or more stored weight values. Preferably, when the detected weight exceeds a threshold level, the system may trigger notices and/or remedial actions.

A system, method and apparatus for monitoring and providing maintenance updates for irrigation filters. According to a first preferred embodiment, the present invention includes one or more load cells at one or more of the mounting feet of an in-line filter to actively measure the increased weight of the filter during irrigation operations. According to a further preferred embodiment, the weight sensor of the present invention may transmit its data to a processing unit, where the weight is compared to one or more stored weight values. Preferably, when the detected weight exceeds a threshold level, the system may trigger notices and/or remedial actions.

The invention relates to an arrangement for preparing a plurality of samples for an analytical method, comprising a carousel with a solid housing and moveable receiving parts for the sample containers; a control for controlling the receiving parts in the carousel; and a sample receiving device for providing the sample for the analytical method. Said arrangement is characterized in that one or more stations for preparing samples are provided on the carousel, the receiving parts for the sample containers of the carousel can be positioned on said stations. Said arrangement also comprises a centrifuge with pairs of opposite lying receiving parts provided for the sample containers, and said receiving parts are arranged such that they can move on the centrifuge for the sample holder such that a transfer of a sample holder between a receiving part in the carousel and a receiving part in the centrifuge can be carried out. The control takes place by the same control which is also provided for controlling the carousel.