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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8161984 | Generator for foam to clean substrate In an example embodiment, a device for generating a cleaning foam includes a female housing and a male plug. The plug includes an aperture into which a fluid flows from another component of the cleaning system. The plug includes a premix chamber which receives the f... | 04/24/2012 |
| 7600522 | Substrate treatment method and substrate treatment apparatus A substrate treatment method including the steps of: generating droplets of a treatment liquid by mixing the treatment liquid with a gas; and causing the treatment liquid droplets generated in the liquid droplet generating step to impinge on a surface of a substrate... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7343922 | Wafer drying apparatus A wafer drying method includes submerging a wafer in a cleaning solution in a dry chamber. An organic liquid vapor from an organic liquid is supplied into the dry chamber at a first volumetric supply rate to form an organic liquid layer on a surface of the cleaning ... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7331488 | Multi-chemical dispensing system An apparatus for selective eductive dispensing of multiple chemical fluids from separate fluid containers includes a motive fluid inlet; an eductor in fluid communication with said motive fluid inlet; a selector switch defining at least one inlet and an outlet there... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7309266 | Personal watercraft winterizing and flush kit A portable pressurized personal watercraft (PWC) flushing and winterization system that gives consumers a simple and convenient PWC marine engine pressurized flush and winterization option. The PWC flushing system generally includes a compression tank with a manual ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7291565 | Method and system for treating a substrate with a high pressure fluid using fluorosilicic acid A method and system is described for treating a substrate with a high pressure fluid, such as carbon dioxide in a supercritical state. A process chemistry is introduced to the high pressure fluid for treating the substrate surface. The process chemistry comprises fl... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7278434 | Cleaning device with toggle for increasing ozone dissolution in water for cleaning vegetables and fruits A cleaning device with a toggle serves for increasing ozone dissolution in water for cleaning vegetables and fruits. The cleaning device is placed in a washing barrel. The cleaning device comprises a toggle being a circular body which is installed with at least one ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7270941 | Method of passivating of low dielectric materials in wafer processing A method of passivating silicon-oxide based low-k materials using a supercritical carbon dioxide passivating solution comprising a silylating agent is disclosed. The silylating agent is preferably an organosilicon compound comprising organo-groups with five carbon a... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7246626 | Sanitation system for refrigerated fixture having an air curtain A sanitation system for a refrigerated fixture having an air curtain. This sanitation includes a spray manifold positioned in a case tank of the refrigerated fixture. A reservoir is provided which is adapted to contain disinfectant. A pump is provided to pump disinf... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7243665 | Spray-type automotive wheel washer An automotive wheel washer comprising a circular conduit having a diameter of approximately 12 to 20 inches and further provided with a plurality of circumferentially spaced nozzles which direct cleaning fluid and chemicals laterally of the wheel washer and toward t... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7231928 | Household dishwasher with bulk wash aid dispenser A household dishwasher with a bulk wash aid dispenser for metering individual charges of wash aid from a bulk wash aid supply. ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7219677 | Method and apparatus for supercritical ozone treatment of a substrate Disclosed is a method and apparatus for treating a substrate with a reaction solvent formed of supercritical ozone in a feed phase. The feed phase can be aqueous, e.g., formed of heated, deionized water, nonaqueous, e.g., formed of a dense fluid, such as supercritic... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7216395 | Mop and pad washing machine A washing apparatus for mop heads and washing pads which has the introduction of cleaning solution into a compartment for the mop as well as an overflow and drain function. The washer provides affordability, eliminates the need for electricity as a power source or l... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7211555 | Process for preparing fine zeolite particles A process for efficiently preparing fine zeolite particles comprising synthesizing zeolite in the presence of an alkaline earth metal-containing compound and/or with controlling the preparation process of zeolite, thereby giving fine zeolite particles being composed... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7208411 | Method of depositing metal film and metal deposition cluster tool including supercritical drying/cleaning module A method of depositing a metal film on a substrate includes a supercritical preclean step, a supercritical desorb step, and a metal deposition step. Preferably, the preclean step comprises maintaining supercritical carbon dioxide and a chelating agent in contact wit... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7205023 | Method and apparatus for chemical mixing in a single wafer process A method of and apparatus for mixing chemicals in a single wafer process. According to the present invention a chemical is fed into a valve system having a tube of a known volume. The chemical is fed into the valve system to fill the tube with a chemical to generate... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7201175 | User interface for an in-sink dishwasher A dish-cleaning appliance comprises a sink having a bowl defining a wash chamber with an open top for providing access to the wash chamber. A liquid recirculation system is provided for spraying liquid throughout the wash chamber. A drain conduit can be provided, al... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7195024 | Chemical supply system A chemical supply system comprises, as principal elements, a chemical storage tank in which a liquid chemical for cleaning is stored in the state of its formulated concentrate, a chemical supply apparatus connected to the chemical storage tank for positively perform... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7169540 | Method of treatment of porous dielectric films to reduce damage during cleaning A device, method, and system for treating low-k dielectric material films to reduce damage during microelectronic component cleaning processes is disclosed. The current invention cleans porous low-k dielectric material films in a highly selectivity with minimal diel... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7163380 | Control of fluid flow in the processing of an object with a fluid An apparatus for and methods of control of a fluid flow. In a system for supercritical processing of an object, the apparatus includes a measuring device for measuring a pump performance parameter and a controller for adjusting a fluid flow in response to the perfor... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7156047 | Apparatus for fabricating semiconductor device using plasma Provided is an apparatus for fabricating a semiconductor device using plasma, whereby a semiconductor device fabricating process using plasma provides significantly greater uniformity. The apparatus includes a process chamber, a first electrode through which a radio... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7150285 | Cleaning device for a hair removing apparatus A cleaning device for a hair removing apparatus such as a dry shaver has a basin that receives a shaver head and is supplied with a cleaning liquid for cleaning the head. A single pump is utilized for supplying the liquid from a tank to the basin. The tank is hermet... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7138014 | Electroless deposition apparatus An apparatus and a method of depositing a catalytic layer comprising at least one metal selected from the group consisting of noble metals, semi-noble metals, alloys thereof, and combinations thereof in sub-micron features formed on a substrate. Examples of noble me... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7100621 | Sidetrack vehicle washer with rotating spray arm A vehicle washing apparatus includes a side track extending along a washing bay. A gantry is supported for reciprocal motion along the side track by a gantry motor. Sensors detect the front and rear ends of the vehicle to control movement of the gantry. A retractabl... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7071077 | Method for preparing a bonding surface of a semiconductor layer of a wafer A method for preparing a bonding surface of a semiconductor layer of a wafer is described. The method includes treating the bonding surface to oxidize contaminants, and then cleaning the bonding surface to remove essentially all remaining contaminants. Ozone is then... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7063093 | Manual carwash nozzle structure A manual carwash nozzle structure includes a grip body, a barrel member, and a spray nozzle. The barrel member is formed of a connection body, an adjustment valve, and a detergent container. The connection body is provided with a water inlet in communication with a ... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7064070 | Removal of CMP and post-CMP residue from semiconductors using supercritical carbon dioxide process A method of post chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) cleaning to remove a CMP residue from a surface of an object is disclosed. The object is placed within a pressure chamber. The pressure chamber is pressurized. A supercritical carbon dioxide process is performed t... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7056390 | Vehicle wash apparatus with an adjustable boom An automatic vehicle washing system is described. The vehicle washing system incorporates an elongated overhead cleaning platform for cleaning the front, top and rear surfaces of a vehicle. The overhead cleaning platform is attached to a single lift mechanism at a f... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7055533 | Apparatus and method for cleaning HVE conduits An apparatus for dispensing misted cleaning or disinfecting solution at one or more atomizing discharge ports for cleaning suction conduits, such as HVE conduits. The apparatus includes a venturi valve to extract concentrated cleaning/disinfectant fluid from a stora... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7044143 | Detergent injection systems and methods for carbon dioxide microelectronic substrate processing systems Microelectronic substrate processing systems include a microelectronic substrate processing chamber that is configured to contain therein at least one microelectronic substrate. A carbon dioxide supply system is configured to supply densified carbon dioxide to the m... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7044662 | Developing photoresist with supercritical fluid and developer An apparatus for developing a polymeric film without the need for a water rinse step is disclosed. An object having a surface supporting a polymeric film is placed onto a support region within a pressure chamber of the apparatus. A fluid and developer is introduced ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7036175 | Washing machine with pay activated bulk detergent dispenser An approved washing machine and method of washing laundry is provided wherein a user can select an amount of an additive, such as detergent, to be automatically supplied from a bulk additive reservoir to the washing machine tub during the appropriate time in the was... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7028925 | Spray gun for use with an all surface cleaning apparatus The present invention relates to a spray gun generally employed with a multi-functional surface cleaning machine having a fluid tank, a pump, a dispensing device, and at least one receptacle for holding concentrated cleaning chemicals. The dispensing device, or spra... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7019440 | Ultrasonic cleaning tank An ultrasonic cleaning tank for use in cleaning electronic parts having a top portion and a bottom portion operably divided by a perforated dispersion plate. The cleaning tank is assembled to avoid internal projections or obstructions within the top portion to creat... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6993561 | Method and apparatus for maintaining a unified view of multiple mailboxes A unified view of mailboxes is presented. The unified view allows the user to see in one mailbox all actions performed in all mailboxes on a message. One of the clients of a mailbox has both a high cost and a low cost communication channel. When a message is receive... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6945470 | Canister powder paint delivery apparatus and method An apparatus and method for supplying multi-color powder paint material to an applicator in which at least one canister is used. This invention can be utilized with multiple or with a single color of powder paint material. The preferred system includes two canisters... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6928746 | Drying resist with a solvent bath and supercritical CO2 A method for drying an object, having a polymeric film, wherein the object is submerged in a rinse liquid. The object is removed from the rinse liquid and the object is placed in a solvent bath before a sufficient amount of the rinse liquid can evaporate from the ob... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6929014 | Method and apparatus for single disc ultrasonic cleaning At least one ultrasonic treating apparatus adapted for treating a single workpiece and comprised of a relatively small tank with a sidewall-mounted ultrasonic transducer is provided. The tank may be provided with a movable partition for adjustably partitioning the t... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6923192 | Stackable process chambers A substrate processing system has a first substrate cleaner and a second substrate cleaner. The first substrate cleaner comprises a forward portion and a rear portion. The forward portion includes a rotatable substrate support. The rear portion is vertically thicker... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6918819 | Method for defect reduction A method of removing at least one particle from a substrate is disclosed comprising polishing a metallized layer over the substrate using a slurry to remove a portion of the metallized layer and polishing the substrate using the slurry to remove a portion of a barri... | 07/19/2005 |
