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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8161987 | Dishwasher with a system for recognition of filling level A dishwasher with a system for filling level recognition may be achieved which reliably determines the fluid level inside the dishwasher without the use of moving parts, whereby the dishwasher is provided with at least one capacitive filling level sensor for recogni... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8074668 | Pressure washer with diagnostic indicators An electrical pressure washer includes a diagnostic circuit for detecting operation conditions that may affect the normal operation of the pressure washer, and a plurality of indicators indicating the detected operation conditions, such as ground fault, low pressure... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8051863 | Methods of and apparatus for correlating gap value to meniscus stability in processing of a wafer surface by a recipe-controlled meniscus Apparatus monitors a meniscus process that is performed on wafers. Monitoring data for a current process received by a processor indicates characteristics of a gap between the wafer and a process head. The processor is configured to respond to the data that is in th... | 11/08/2011 |
| 7748394 | Dishwasher with a system for recognition of filling level A dishwasher with a system for filling level recognition may be achieved which reliably determines the fluid level inside the dishwasher without the use of moving parts, whereby the dishwasher is provided with at least one capacitive filling level sensor for recogni... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7584762 | Washing machine with a titration indicator A system and method is disclosed for indicating satisfactory times for titrating a chemical solution, e.g., cleaning product, used by a utility device to clean and/or sanitize various types of articles. The utility device is described in an exemplary embodiment as b... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7516746 | Status indicator A status indicator for a dishwasher that has a front-loading door and an upper basket having a wire frame within the dishwasher is made up of a body and a hook, where the hook is rotatingly affixed to the wire frame of the upper basket in one of two positions, the f... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7434589 | Wafer cleaning apparatus with anticipating malfunction of pump Apparatus for and a method of cleaning or processing a wafer anticipates a malfunction of a pump and avoids an abrupt shutting down of the pump during the cleaning or processing of the wafer. The apparatus includes a tank vessel containing a liquid used in the clean... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7431037 | Washing method for a dishwasher, and dishwasher for carrying out one such method A method for washing and drying items in a dishwasher and a dishwasher are provided. After the door of the dishwasher has been closed, a washing program and then a drying program are executed. In response to both an interruption of the drying program resulting in th... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7404408 | Washer-jet verification apparatus A washer-jet verification master is employed to determine the correct alignment of washer nozzles within a production machine. The verification master includes a plurality of targets, which are preset to a first position. The verification master is placed in the pro... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7398787 | Automatic dispensing device for laundry care composition A non-intrusive device for automatically dosing at least one liquid laundry care composition to an automatic laundry washing machine. The device employs a Venturi tube mechanism or a pump to dose the laundry detergent care composition. The dosing is controlled by a ... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7392813 | Device for a turbidity sensor for a dishwasher or washing machine A device for preventing foam or air bubbles from accumulating in a measuring zone of a turbidity sensor connected in a wash-water circuit of a dishwasher or washing machine includes a main flow conduit and a bypass conduit connected to the main flow conduit. The byp... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7387688 | Method of operating a dishwasher with a central control unit by measuring the turbidity The invention relates to a method of operating a dishwasher with a central control unit by measuring the turbidity of the rinsing liquid and establishing the course of the program as a function of the turbidity of the rinsing liquid, the program beginning with a pre... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7360545 | Dishwasher A dishwasher having an improved valve assembly is disclosed. The dishwasher includes a housing, a tub provided in the housing, an injector assembly for injecting water onto tableware positioned in the tub, and an inlet valve assembly. The inlet valve assembly includ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7332056 | Thin film removing device and thin film removing method A thin film removing device and a thin film removing method are capable of removing straight parts of a thin film formed on a square substrate from corners of the substrate, and of suppressing the formation of mists. An approach stage 20 having flat stage pla... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7332041 | Residential dishwasher A dishwasher that fits within the conventional U.S. residential dishwasher counter space and uses the conventional U.S. residential power supply to achieve within a convenient cycle time the same standard of sanitation as set forth for commercial and residential hot... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7331846 | Blasting apparatus for outer surface of pipe The present invention provides a blasting apparatus for an outer surface of a pipe which ejects a blast material to an outer side of a pipe and grinds the outer surface, comprising: a blast head containing a nozzle which ejects the blast material and a suction port ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7326304 | Control of the pH in washwater recovery system for a glass forming line A neutralization system for controlling the pH of the washwater used to clean and maintain polyacrylic bound glass forming equipment is provided. The neutralization system introduces a base solution to a washwater solution when the pH of the washwater solution conta... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325555 | Rinsing device for a sensor probe A rinsing device for a sensor has a cylinderlike rinsing chamber which has an anterior chamber part connectable to a measuring fluid container and which is configured to receive an immersion tube that contains a sensor and is coaxial with as well as movable along th... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7322370 | Device for monitoring a wash process A device is provided for monitoring a wash process inside a mechanical washing apparatus, comprising sensor means for measuring physical and/or mechanical parameters of the wash process and recording means for recording the measured parameters within the device. Thi... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7320329 | Remotely operated cleaning device, especially suitable for storage tanks on vessels Apparatus for remotely operated fluid pumping in work spaces, particularly suitable for the cleaning of enclosed space tanks such as those on marine vessels. The apparatus comprises one or more arm assemblies, each made up of two or more arm sections each, with the ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7318442 | Automatic car wash system An automatic car wash system is provided for processing multiple vehicles simultaneously. The system according to one embodiment includes an elongate path, a plurality of stations for processing the vehicle, at least two detectors for indicating the presence of the ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7318555 | Bottle washing nozzle A bottle washing nozzle which is capable of washing bottles having openings of different diameters and which is capable of washing bottles having projections, indentations, and a square cross-section, or the like, with good efficiency. The nozzle includes a central ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7314053 | Load sensing system A load sensing system for maximizing the cleaning efficiency of particulate raw materials such as sand, gravel, rock, ores, etc., in a log washer by sensing the weight of the aggregate in the log washer tank and adjusting the angle of inclination of the tank for cle... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7300197 | Apparatus for dissolving a solid material in a liquid An apparatus for dissolving a solid material in a liquid including a container for receiving the solid material and the liquid. A turbidimeter measures the turbidity of the liquid in the container. A blender stirs the liquid in the container until the turbidity ther... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7284559 | Load sensing system A programmable microcomputer controlled load sensing system for maximizing the cleaning efficiency of particulate raw materials such as sand, gravel, rock, ores, etc. in a log washer by sensing the weight of the aggregate in the log washer tank and adjusting the ang... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7270132 | Washer A washer includes a plurality of washing devices for spraying washing water to an object to be washed from various directions of a washing tub, and a washing water feeding device for feeding the washing water. The washing water is sequentially sprayed from respectiv... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7261109 | Remotely operated cleaning device, especially suitable for storage tanks on vessels Apparatus for remotely operated fluid pumping in work spaces, particularly suitable for the cleaning of enclosed space tanks such as those on marine vessels. The apparatus comprises one or more arm assemblies, each made up of two or more arm sections each, with the ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7258125 | Shopping cart sanitizing system The present invention comprises a system and method for removing contaminates from the surface of a shopping cart such as a grocery cart. The system includes subjecting the cart to multiple stages of disinfection, including washing, sanitizing, and drying stages. A ... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7251959 | Washwater neutralization system for glass forming line A neutralization system for controlling the pH of the washwater used to clean and maintain polyacrylic bound glass forming equipment. The neutralization system introduces a base solution to a washwater solution when the pH of the washwater solution contained in a cl... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7246627 | Monitoring of cleaning process An apparatus for monitoring a cleaning process for a medical device includes a cleaning chamber for receiving and cleaning the instrument with a cleaning liquid, a receiving well within the cleaning chamber, a removable soil standard receivable within the receiving ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7246625 | Dishwasher The invention related a dishwasher provided in a substantially horizontal section of a wash fluid conduit with a section of continuously increasing flow cross section to form a measuring zone of quieted wash fluid flow to separate foam and air bubbles from the fluid... | 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 |
| 7240791 | Method of packaging and selling natural stone This invention comprises a unique method for the sale of natural stone, special packaging for the stone and a method of doing business to make the stone available in high volume stores to the average consumer. The method comprises prefabricating the stone into slabs... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7238085 | Method and apparatus to process substrates with megasonic energy A variety of techniques may be employed, alone or in combination, to enhance contact between a processed substrate and applied megasonic energy. In accordance with one embodiment of the new invention, the vibration plate is brought into intimate contact with one sur... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7219676 | Substrate detecting apparatus A substrate cleaning apparatus includes a bath in the form of a vessel filled with a cleaning liquid, a substrate guide disposed on the bottom of the vessel and configured to support at least one substrate vertically, a first sensing unit for sensing the substrate(s... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7204259 | Dishwasher operable with supply distribution, dispensing and use system method An appliance supply distribution and dispensing system and method for distributing appliance supplies to a home or business and which involves a computerized system which facilitates dispensing or using one or more supplies from an appliance. The computerized system... | 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 |
| 7195023 | Rapid residential dishwasher A dishwasher that fits within the conventional U.S. residential dishwasher counter space and uses the conventional U.S. residential power supply to achieve within a convenient cycle time the same standard of sanitation as set forth for commercial and residential hot... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7185516 | Washwater neutralization system for glass forming line A neutralization system for controlling the pH of the washwater used to clean and maintain polyacrylic bound glass forming equipment. The neutralization system introduces a base solution to a washwater solution when the pH of the washwater solution contained in a cl... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7175715 | Method and device for determining the deposits of components from a liquid on surfaces, in particular liquid pumping machines The invention relates to a method and device for determining the deposits of components from a liquid on surfaces, in particular in liquid pumping machines, comprising at least one body upon the surface of which said deposits occur, which affect the properties of an... | 02/13/2007 |
