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| 8172952 | Reduction of hydrogen sulfide in water treatment systems or other systems that collect and transmit bi-phasic fluids A method for reducing noxious sulfur species including hydrogen sulfide in sewage collection systems including force mains is disclosed, where the method involves administering a an effective amount of a composition including a water soluble sulfur scavenger and an ... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8163099 | Method and apparatus for reducing deposits in petroleum pipes Examples of methods and apparatus for reducing deposits from a petroleum flow line may include a pipe capable of being attached to a petroleum flow line. The pipe may have a pipe axis that defines a direction for fluid flow in the petroleum flow line. The apparatus ... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8157922 | Apparatus and method for processing inside of pipe An apparatus for processing an inside of a pipe which performs various works from an inside of a pipe, includes traveling drive units, a working device, rotation support mechanisms, a coupling mechanism, and suspension devices. The traveling drive units are inserted... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8088228 | Method and system for cleaning fluid reservoir of vascular access device A method and system for cleaning foreign material from a fluid reservoir of an implantable medical device, the fluid reservoir being substantially enclosed in an interior portion of the implantable device and accessible from an environment exterior of the implantabl... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8080112 | Method of washing pipework The invention concerns a method of washing pipework comprising a high point and at least one low point and filled with a liquid product, the washing method comprising: a step of draining the pipework of the liquid product; ... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8066817 | Method and apparatus for reducing deposits in fluid conduits Methods and apparatus for reducing deposits from a petroleum flow line are disclosed. An embodiment of an apparatus for removing deposits from a petroleum flow line may include a pipe capable of being attached to a petroleum flow line. The pipe may have a pipe axis ... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8048233 | Methods and devices to clear obstructions from medical tubes A device for clearing obstructions from a medical tube, such as a chest tube, is disclosed in various embodiments. The device features a clearance member in the form of a loop. The loop desirably has a diameter that substantially corresponds to the inner diameter of... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8034186 | Method for, and apparatus for, cleaning tubes The invention relates to a method of cleaning tubes, in which the tube is at least partially filled with a cleaning medium, wherein a cleaning medium is atomized, in which case the droplets of cleaning medium are accelerated, at least in part, essentially in the dir... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8029625 | Method and device for the simultaneous cleaning of a plurality of pipe conduits or pipe conduit systems Illustrated and described are a method and a device for the simultaneous cleaning of a plurality of pipe conduits or pipe conduit systems, particularly in each case having different pipe cross sections, wherein the cleaning takes place with a liquid cleaning medium,... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8002900 | Method and apparatus for automated cleaning of bottling equipment A method and apparatus 30 are provided for cleaning of bottle filling equipment 10 that has a plurality of elevated valves 18, each valve being in flow communication with filling liquid supply means 14. The method includes storing a manif... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7998278 | Acidic composition based on surfactant blend The present invention refers to a concentrate for use in a cleaning and/or washing process comprising a) an alkyl glycoside having the general formula R1OGn whereby G is... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7993469 | Sensor based micro-cleaning of buried infrastructure Methods and tools for cleaning pipes or pipe networks based on characteristics of pipes and debris in the pipes. A mobile platform includes a cleaning head and a sensor head. The platform implements a cleaning plan and senses characteristics of the pipe and debris. ... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7935192 | Drain cleaning apparatus with restricted reverse function A rotatable, portable drum auger drain cleaning device includes a rotational control which is biased towards the off position. The rotational control device is utilized in conjunction with a motor and the drum to direct drum rotation. The rotational control is typic... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7892360 | Methods for reducing deposits in petroleum pipes Methods and apparatus for removing deposits from a petroleum flow line are disclosed. An example of one method includes generating an electric wave that includes a high frequency component having a high frequency in a range from approximately 25 kHz to approximately... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7708839 | Subsea vehicle assisted pipeline dewatering method The present invention is directed to a pig receiver used in a dewatering method for subsea pipelines. In the dewatering method a pig is placed in one end of the pipeline filled with water and a compressed gas is introduced behind the pig; in addition the water and p... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7624743 | Methods and compositions for thermally treating a conduit used for hydrocarbon production or transmission to help remove paraffin wax buildup Methods are provided for increasing the temperature of a section of conduit used for the production or transmission of hydrocarbon. According to one aspect, the method includes the steps of: (a) forming a treatment fluid comprising: (i) a carrier fluid; and (ii) a f... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7591271 | Method for removal of fouling and/or plugging out of a bundle of channels Method for removal of fouling (14) and/or plugging (13) out of a bundle (11) of channels (12) by treatment with a liquid (2), in particular out of firmly interconnected channels (12), oriented in parallel to each other, as a... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7513261 | Method and device for washing drain pipe A method and a device for washing a drain pipe allowing a nozzle to be rotated along the inner peripheral surface of a pipe even in a lateral pipe, wherein the positions of a plurality of injection holes (10, 11, 12, and 13) formed in the nozzle (1 | 04/07/2009 |
| 7422640 | Method of removing tacky substance or waste liquid containing tacky substance A method of removing a sticky substance or a waste liquid containing a sticky substance which comprises, mixing a solid substance having inflammability and liquid-absorptivity into the sticky substance or the waste liquid containing the sticky substance wherein thes... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7410544 | Method for cleaning electroless process tank A method for cleaning a metal plating tank is provided herein. In accordance with the method, the tank is exposed to a first acid (103), after which the tank is exposed to a second acid in the presence of a first oxidizing agent (107). ... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7410611 | In-line method and apparatus to prevent fouling of heat exchangers The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for the prevention of fouling of process streams by the application of electric charge on process components. The electric charge may be attractive or repulsive to the foulants, they may be constant or variable... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7406971 | Method of simultaneously flushing internal cavities of multiple parts An improved method for flushing the residue from internal surfaces of cavities in, for example, turbine blades. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, provision is made for simultaneously flushing the internal cavities of a plurality of turbine blades, with... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7401613 | Clean-in-place automated food or beverage dispenser The invention relates to a method of in place cleaning of an automated food product dispenser comprising an interface connection configured to establish a supply of a milk-based fluid from a reservoir (for example, a container or a bag), a mixing device configured t... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7380557 | Method of flushing a coil pipes(s) of a heat exchanger A heat exchanger coil pipe is internally cleaned off dirt deposits by forcing ice and water to pass the pipe. A system for carrying out the cleaning comprises a suction pump, a wastewater collecting tank, a suction hose for connection between the waste and wash wate... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7377982 | Method for the removal of airborne molecular contaminants using water gas mixtures The present invention discloses a method for the removal of a number of molecular contaminants from surfaces within a device. A purge gas containing oxygen and/or water is introduced into the interior of the device, contacting at least a portion of the interior surf... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7375065 | Method and composition for cleaning a fluid delivery system A composition for cleaning a fluid delivery system includes an agent which controls the rheology of the fluid so that its apparent viscosity decreases as the fluid is subjected to a shear force. In particular applications, the viscosity of the composition is greater... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7354484 | Liquid processing apparatus and liquid processing method A cleaning processing apparatus comprises a spin chuck for holding a wafer W, an under plate being positioned to face the back surface of the wafer W with a prescribed gap provided therebetween, a support member for supporting the under plate, and a nozzle hole form... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7337789 | Cleaning apparatus for exhaust system and method The present invention provides for a cleaning apparatus for a vertical exhaust pipe in an exhaust system, the cleaning apparatus comprising a cleaning liquid source, an enclosure receiving a cleaning liquid from the cleaning liquid source, and a fluid communication ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7337788 | Compositions useful for cleaning solvent-based paint from paint delivery installations Uncured solvent-based paint may be flushed from a paint delivery installation using a substantially non-aqueous composition containing one or more organic solvents and a polymer having acid and/or amine functional groups. ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7338564 | Powdered evaporator coil cleaner A prepackaged, peroxide-based, cleaning composition is described which is suitable for on-site dilution, and for cleaning substrates such as air conditioner coils. ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7331354 | Cleaning of tray columns which have been used for rectificatively treating liquids comprising (meth)acrylic acid and/or esters thereof In process for cleaning tray columns which are used for the purposes of rectifiying liquids comprising (meth)acrylic compounds, a basic liquid is conveyed downward through the tray column and a gas is passed through the column in countercurrent to the basic liquid a... | 02/19/2008 |
| RE40050 | Method for cleaning and/or disinfecting food processing equipment A composition for a cleaning-in-place system is described. The composition has a halogen dioxide and a optionally hydroxide and does not require the use of a detergent to display excellent cleaning and disinfecting properties on processing equipment such as the equi... | 02/12/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7315256 | Magnetic signalling in pipelines Method systems and apparatus for signalling within pipelines. The systems methods and apparatus make use of a unit locatable within a tubular piece of metallic structure for the transmission and/or reception of signals. The unit includes a magnetic material core ( | 01/01/2008 |
| 7305998 | Mobile flushing unit and process In one embodiment of the invention, a method of cleaning a workpiece is disclosed. The method comprises providing a mobile flushing unit and servicing the workpiece as follows: a) connecting a flexible hose of the mobile flushing unit to one end of the workpiece and... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7297212 | Method for the removal of airborne molecular contaminants using water gas mixtures The present invention discloses a method for the removal of a number of molecular contaminants from surfaces within a device. A purge gas containing oxygen and/or water is introduced into the interior of the device, contacting at least a portion of the interior surf... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7296582 | Method and system for purging a dispensed fluid within a fluid dispensing system including a filter-free connector apparatus A connector apparatus is provided which is configured to replace a separation module in a system for dispensing a fluid. When it is desired to purge the system of a dispensed fluid, the connector apparatus, having the same configuration of an inlet and an outlet as ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7293568 | Aqueous solutions of silicon metal and methods of making and using same The present invention generally relates to a formulation created by reacting sodium hydroxide, water, and silicon metal which has unique properties and many uses. The instant invention is further directed to methods of producing and using such formulations. ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7293299 | Tank flush system A Recreational Vehicle tank flush system is provided in which the existing vent pipe to the blackwater tank is modified by attaching an introduction tee which provides a hookup to a source of flushing water and to a hose and sprayer which may be hung just inside the... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7293569 | Alkylsilanes as solvents for low vapor pressure precursors Compositions and methods for cleaning deposition systems utilizing alkylsilanes are described herein. In an embodiment, a method of cleaning a semiconductor fabrication system comprises flushing the system with a solvent comprising at least one alkylsilane. In anoth... | 11/13/2007 |
