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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8141566 | System, method and apparatus for maintaining separation of liquids in a controlled meniscus A system and method of forming and using a proximity head. The proximity head includes a head surface including a first zone, a second zone and an inner return zone. The first zone including a first flat surface region and multiple first discrete holes connected to ... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8122897 | Resin pellet storage apparatus and method of cleaning the same There is here disclosed a resin pellet store device including a silo (1) in which resin pellets are stored; an discharge route for ON-SPEC products (2) through which resin pellets having a low content of foreign substances stored above the vicinity of ... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8011377 | Cleaning device and a lithographic apparatus cleaning method A cleaning tool to clean a surface of a component of a lithographic apparatus is disclosed. The cleaning tool includes a sonic transducer, a liquid supply device configured to provide liquid to a reservoir between the surface to be cleaned and the sonic transducer, ... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7975709 | Reactor cleaning apparatus In a reactor cleaning apparatus 1 which cleans an inner wall surface 72 of a reactor 70 which generates polycrystalline silicon, a bell jar of the reactor 70 has a dual structure, a through hole 11 is formed along a vertical direct... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7958898 | Substrate processing apparatus An substrate processing apparatus includes a substrate holding unit, a process liquid supplying unit, a first guide portion provided around the substrate holding unit for guiding the process liquid scattered from the substrate, a second guide portion provided outsid... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7891365 | Nozzle cleaning apparatus, nozzle cleaning method, and a computer-readable storage medium storing nozzle cleaning program Disclosed are a nozzle cleaning apparatus and a nozzle cleaning method, which are capable of effectively cleaning a nozzle for discharging a process liquid to a substrate, with a simple structure and a low cost. A nozzle 30 is accommodated in a cleaning conta... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7870863 | Multi-use sump for a drawer-type dishwaher A drawer-type dishwasher includes a frame assembly, a wash tub, a plurality of wash system components and a sump. The sump is either integrally formed with or separately formed and mounted to a bottom wall portion of the tub, while being provided with a plurality of... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7836900 | Substrate processing system, substrate processing method, recording medium and software A substrate processing system 1 comprises: a processing tank 3 for processing substrates W with a processing liquid; a drying unit 6 disposed above the processing tank 3; and a carrying mechanism 8 for carrying the substrates W bet... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7828001 | Pad washing system with splash guard A pad washing system is provided. This system includes a filter device that further includes: a filter component having a textured top surface and at least one baffle formed on the underside thereof; a filter support apparatus adapted to receive the filter device, w... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7810513 | Substrate preparation using megasonic coupling fluid meniscus and methods, apparatus, and systems for implementing the same An apparatus for preparing a substrate is provided. The apparatus includes a proximity head and a megasonic proximity head. The proximity head is configured to be applied to a substrate frontside and is capable of generating a preparation meniscus on the substrate f... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7748392 | Edge cleaner device for coating process An edge cleaning device, a system for cleaning an outside edge of a movable, coated web, and a method of cleaning the outside edge of the movable, coated web include a unique combination of desirable features. An edge cleaner device is automatically positioned with ... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7730897 | Dishwasher A dishwasher includes a sump for receiving washing water, a washing pump for pumping the washing water from the sump, a drain chamber for receiving the pumped washing water, and a filtering unit disposed above the drain chamber. The filtering unit includes a contami... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7726324 | Dishwasher The present invention relates to a dishwasher. In more detail, the present invention provides a dishwasher including a sump housing for holding washing water, a washing water pumping unit for pumping the washing water, a drain chamber for receiving the washing water... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7721745 | Method and cleaning device for cleaning a spraying device To clean an atomizer used for automatic series-production coating of work pieces in a cleaning device provided for this purpose, the outer housing of the atomizer is sprayed by nozzles of the cleaning device, while simultaneously painting and rinsing agents sprayed ... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7467635 | Apparatus and method for substrate processing A substrate processing apparatus 10 includes a holding table 20 for rotatably holding a wafer W, a nozzle 40 for supplying chemical solutions L1 and L2 to the wafer W, at least one light irradiation units G1 and G2, a... | 12/23/2008 |
| 7451771 | Portable pouch cleaner A device for cleaning an ostomy pouch is provided. The device comprises a waste collector having a wide mouth and a circular aperture in its base, a waste tube, a pedestal and first and second water sprayers connected to a high pressure water source. An ostomy pouch... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7415985 | Substrate cleaning and drying apparatus A substrate cleaning and drying apparatus for performing drying treatment after cleaning treatment of substrates. The apparatus includes a treating tank for storing a treating liquid, and performing the cleaning treatment of the substrates immersed in the treating l... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7406974 | Concrete washout container A washout container to which are mounted inclined ramps that allow a transit mixer, concrete pumping truck or other concrete handling vehicle to drive up over a portion of the container for dumping excess concrete and washing out waste concrete. The container cross-... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7387132 | Apparatus for treating wafer An apparatus for treating a wafer preferably includes a rotating chuck for rotating the wafer and a treating fluid supplying part for supplying the wafer with one or more treating fluids. The treating fluid(s) can be used to clean and/or dry the wafer. The treating ... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7383845 | Portable vehicle underbody washing system A portable washing device to be used to wash vehicles, consisting of a water supply tank (1), a gravity-flow supply hose (2) leading to a pressurizing pump (3), the pressurizing pump, a distribution hose (4), an underbody washer mechanism... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7364626 | Substrate processing apparatus and substrate processing method Substrate cleaning apparatus and method capable of preventing adhesion of particles to a substrate irrespective of being hydrophilic or hydrophobic are provided. Although a cleaning liquid ejected from a two-fluid nozzle 36 rebounds from a cup CP and scatters... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7364627 | Method for controlling concrete washout A washout container to which are mounted inclined ramps that allow a transit mixer, concrete pumping truck or other concrete handling vehicle to drive up over a portion of the container for dumping excess concrete and washing out waste concrete. The container cross-... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7357142 | Apparatus for continuously aspirating a fluid from a fluid source An apparatus for continuously aspirating a fluid from a fluid source. A vacuum source is operatively connected to a first container forming a first chamber and a second container forming a second chamber. A fluid collection tube provides communication between the fl... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7350529 | Pouch cleaner A device for cleaning an ostomy pouch is provided. The device comprises a waste collector having a wide mouth and a circular aperture in its base, a waste tube, a pedestal and, first and second water sprayers connected to a high pressure water source. An ostomy pouc... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7337800 | Automatic flushing system and method for a potable water station An automatic flushing system for a potable water station includes a conduit having a first end connected to a potable water supply source and a second end having a nozzle coupling. It also includes an air gap assembly having a coupling operable for coupling with the... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7332055 | Substrate processing apparatus A substrate processing apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a plurality of fluid suppliers 61, 61, 63 for supplying different processing fluids. In processing a wafer W, the substrate processing apparatus moves the fluid suppliers 61, 62, 63 a... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7325557 | Roller and paintbrush cleaning kit A paint roller includes a spindle adapted to hold a rotatable cylindrical paint pad, and an arm connecting the spindle to a handle. A semi-cylindrical cover curves about the roller's spindle. A liquid manifold is integral with the cover to deliver a curtain of liqui... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7320331 | In-situ plasma cleaning device for cylindrical surfaces An in-situ plasma cleaning device (PCD) performs an atomic surface cleaning process to remove contaminants and/or to modify the cylindrical surfaces of both the target and substrate. The atomic cleaning process utilizes a plasma generated locally within the in-situ ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7297260 | System and devices for collecting and treating waste water from engine washing A system and method for washing engines and for collecting and treating the waste water from engine washing operations. The system includes a collecting device for collecting waste liquid during a washing operation of the engine and a treatment device for treating w... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7293436 | Water supply assembly of washing machine An improved water supply assembly for a washing machine is provided which prevents breakage of a water supply hose due to freezing. The water supply assembly includes a detergent box assembly provided in a cabinet so as to communicate with a tub of the washing machi... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7293572 | Cleaning equipment for cleaning a moving surface particularly in a paper machine Cleaning equipment for cleaning a moving surface particularly in a paper machine includes a washing head with a chamber in it opening onto the surface to be cleaned and nozzle elements arranged inside the chamber. The cleaning equipment also includes vacuum means an... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7278435 | Assembly and system for isolation of waste water in outdoor, open-air wash station A system and method for the collection of waste water generated in the course of maintenance or washing of a large object in an open-air, outdoor environment. The system, in its simplest form, includes a wash deck having a drain located within a valley of the deck, ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7258749 | Wash fluid containment system A wash fluid containment system includes an elevated, fluid impervious surface upon which items to be washed are placed for washing. The surface is configured to cause wash fluid to flow to an edge of the surface and off of the surface to prevent buildup of wash flu... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7255116 | Stripe removal system A system for removing paint and other coatings from hard surfaces is mounted on a truck for over-the-road travel. The truck bed carries a high power vacuum pump, a self propelled tractor with an attached blast head, a liquid reservoir, a sump or vacuum tank, and a r... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7243512 | Filter assembly of washing machine A filter assembly for a washing machine is provided which uses a simple structure to separate dirt and/or particles from washing water using. The filter assembly includes a filter case with an inlet and an outlet each positioned along its circumference, and an openi... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7225816 | Waste container cleaning system with conveyor The present invention relates to a mobile or stationary waste container cleaning system used for residential, commercial and industrial waste, garbage, trash, storage or operations containers or receptacles. Other applications include, but are not limited to cleanin... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7143517 | Cleaning device for a shaving apparatus A cleaning device for a shaving apparatus, includes a container for receiving the shaving apparatus. The container is at least partially filled with a cleaning fluid. The cleaning device of the invention also includes a device to limit the immersion depth of the sha... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7131450 | Method for washing a sample tube and its washing apparatus A sample tube is washed by inserting a suction tube from an open end of the sample tube having a closed end, and circulating washing liquid supplied from an upper side of the closed end of the sample tube over an exterior and in an interior of the sample tube to suc... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7124767 | Concrete washout container A washout container to which are mounted inclined ramps that allow a transit mixer, concrete pumping truck or other concrete handling vehicle to drive up over a portion of the container for dumping excess concrete and washing out waste concrete. The container cross-... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7122084 | Device for liquid treatment of disk-shaped objects A device is suggested which includes a carrier (1) for receiving the disk-shaped object (10), a liquid supply device (17) for applying liquid onto a disk-shaped object (10) located on the carrier (1), and a liquid catch ring (2 | 10/17/2006 |
