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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6852170 | Mouse cleaning apparatus and method The method of using the mouse pad cleaning apparatus is disclosed and claimed. The method comprises the steps of uncovering the mouse cleaning surface, applying the mouse and ball of the mouse to the cleaning surface, moving the mouse in a rotational pattern on the ... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6851433 | All purpose spray cleaner compositions and concentrates therefor Aqueous liquid concentrates for use when diluted as all purpose spray cleaners comprising the following components: A) from about 3 to about 10% by weight of at least one base-catalyzed reaction product comprised of the following r... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6848143 | Scavenging metallic debris from buried metal pipelines A metal-debris magnetic scavenging tool useable inside a buried, horizontal metallic pipeline through an access opening which has been cut into the upper wall portion of the pipeline overhead where the resulting debris has collected. A raiseable/lowerable and rotata... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6843856 | Cleaning agent and method for cleaning ultrafiltration membranes in electrophoretic dip coating installations Aqueous cleaning agent and its use in a process for cleaning ultrafiltration membranes in ultrafiltration units of electro-dipcoating plants, which cleaning agent contains electro-dipcoating lacquer (EDL) binders overneutalized with neutralizing agent. ... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6841526 | Cleaning solution for removing photoresist Cleaning solutions for removing photoresist materials and a method of forming underlying layer patterns of semiconductor devices using the same. The cleaning solutions for removing photoresist include a solvent mixture of H2O and an organic solvent, an am... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6837941 | Cleaning and handling methods of electronic component and cleaning apparatus thereof A cleaning apparatus of an electronic component of the present invention comprises: means for supplying cleaning water to an object to be cleaned such as alumina titanium carbide wafer, a sponge member for contacting with the object to be cleaned to clean a surface ... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6834657 | Absorbant pad for applying anti-coagulant A sterile, absorbent, lint-free, soft, and at least slightly abrasive pad is impregnated with an anti-coagulant. The pad is packaged in a sterile pouch and the pouch is opened to apply the anti-coagulant to an intravenous device such as a catheter or stent device, t... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6833109 | Method and apparatus for storing a semiconductor wafer after its CMP polishing In an apparatus, after completion of a CMP (i.e., chemical mechanical polishing) operation of a semiconductor wafer, the thus polished wafer is temporarily stored in a water tank before it is subjected to a post-CMP cleaning operation. During its storage period in t... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6833033 | Grill cleaner and method A method of cleaning electric grills including wetting a sheet of fluid-absorbent material constructed to conform to the wave-like contours of the upper and lower heating platters of a typical electric grill, and inserting the wetted material in between the electric... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6830629 | Method for treating brass Brass articles having leachable lead are contacted with an aqueous caustic solution that contains a chelating agent. A brass article can optionally be post-treated by contacting it with an aqueous solution containing anazole. ... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6827795 | Detergent composition comprising polymeric suds enhancers which have improved mildness and skin feel Method of improving the skin feel or mildness to the skin of various detergent compositions, such as hand dish washing compositions, hand laundry bars, shampoos and other personal cleansing compositions. ... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6827791 | Method for removing paint from a substrate A method for removing paint from a substrate includes the steps of providing a sponge having a first surface for contact with the substrate, providing ultrasonic transducers in contact with a second surface of the sponge opposite from the first surface, saturating t... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6824623 | Graffiti remover, paint stripper, degreaser A terpene-free cleaning composition containing: (a) an oil-soluble anionic surfactant; (b) a water-soluble anionic surfactant; (c) a primary solvent consisting of a C1-4 alkyl ester; (d) a short-chain cosurfactant; and (e) water. ... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6823876 | Methodology of rotational etching tool maintenance A method of cleaning and maintenance used for a rotational etching tool, combining the physical characteristics of water (splashed off after striking the surface of a spinning wafer) and a PM (preventive maintenance) computer program, can automatically and quickly c... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6821355 | Automatic eyewear cleaner An automatic eyeglass cleaner is provided in accordance with the invention. A specially formulated cleaning and conditioning solution is also provided for use with the automatic cleaner. A tank in the automatic cleaner is filled with the cleaning and conditioning so... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6820626 | Encapsulated detergent An encapsulated active substance for a manual detergent for hard surfaces comprises an essentially anhydrous active substance with at least one surfactant and at least one liquid polymer carrier encapsulated in a water-soluble or water-dispersible capsule, the activ... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6821351 | Hydrofluoric acid generating composition and method of treating surfaces The present invention relates to compositions, kits and processes for the brightening of metal surfaces by the application of the chemical compositions. These compositions act to release hydrofluoric acid as a brightening agent. The solutions are preferably mixed du... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6821454 | Method for removing water from surfaces Method for removing water from surfaces of various materials, comprising the steps of covering said surface with a composition having specific weight higher than that of water and subsequently removing water from the composition by skimming, wherein a composition es... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6818069 | Decal removal apparatus and method A method for utilizing a decal removal apparatus provides a low pressure steam to a surface having a decal thereon at a decal area. The applicator has a plate having a seal connected to the bottom portion of the plate defining a cavity therein. An outlet communicate... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6814815 | Method of removing scale and inhibiting oxidation in processed sheet metal A method of removing iron oxide scale from processed sheet metal, the method includes the steps of: providing a surface conditioning apparatus; and conditioning a surface of the processed sheet metal with the surface conditioning apparatus. In general, the iron oxid... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6814816 | Indicator kit The invention provides method for the evaluation of washing or cleaning techniques on a substrate comprising: i. applying a selective indicator system on the substrate to be evaluated; ii. washing the substrate wit... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6814088 | Aqueous compositions for treating a surface The present invention relates to a composition having a pH of less than about 7, for treating a hard surface comprising: at least one low residue surfactant and/or an alkyl ethoxylate surfactant; and a polymeric biguanide. ... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6812202 | Detergent composition and method for removing soil The invention relates to a highly alkaline or mildly alkaline detergent composition having enhanced cleaning properties. The detergent combines a source of alkalinity and a blend of nonionic surfactants that enhances cleaning starchy soils. The blend of nonionic sur... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6812199 | Method for treating stained materials The present invention relates to a method for treating material with a treatment composition in a water-soluble pouch, whereby firstly a part of the composition is applied to the material by partially opening the pouch to allow dispensing of part of the treatment co... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6812196 | Biocidal cleaner composition containing acid-anionic surfactant-alcohol combinations and method of using the composition A method of substantially reducing biofilm-associated microorganisms on a surface and a composition designed to substantially reduce biofilm-associated microorganisms on surfaces are disclosed. In one embodiment, the composition is an anionic surfactant selected fro... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6811616 | Method for the liquid cleaning of objects A method for the liquid cleaning of objects via a cleaning liquid that contains at least two components that under first designated conditions form a mixture and under second designated conditions form a solubility gap, contains the following steps: ... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6809252 | Solar cell unit with removable layer The invention pertains to a solar cell unit comprising a back electrode, a photovoltaic layer, a front electrode, and a transparent top layer, characterized in that on top of the top layer at least one removable transparent polymer film is present. Preferably, two t... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6807971 | Heat treatment apparatus and cleaning method of the same A semiconductor water is contained in a reaction tube, and the reaction tube is exhausted through an exhaust pipe while supplying ammonia and dichlorosilane into the reaction tube. A silicon nitride film is deposited on an object to be heat-treated by a reaction of ... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6805753 | Method to separate silicone seal by thermal degradation A method for removing silicone sealant from glass-ceramic surfaces is provided. The method includes heating the sealant to a temperature greater than 325 degrees Celsius so that it thermally degrades and then, mechanically removing the sealant from the glass-ceramic... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6805141 | Mixtures of gemini surfactants and fatty alcohol alkoxylates in rinse agents A rinse agent composition containing: (a) a gemini surfactant corresponding to formula I: R—CHOH—CH2—[OCH2CH2]x—O—CH2—CHOH—R (I) wherein R is a linear or branched alkyl and... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6799583 | Methods for cleaning microelectronic substrates using ultradilute cleaning liquids A method of cleaning a surface of an article using cleaning liquids in combination with acoustic energy. Preferably, an ultradilute concentration of a cleaning enhancement substance, such as ammonia gas, is dissolved in a liquid solvent, such as filtered deionized w... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6799585 | Use of solutions containing enzymes for cleaning fermentation or storage tanks A process is presented for cleaning fermentation or storage tanks with an enzyme-containing formulation containing one or more laccases, peroxidases, oxireductases, transferases, isomerases, lyases, and ligases or a mixture thereof. The process provides improved cle... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6800599 | Liquid hand dishwashing detergent The invention relates to a class of detergent compositions for use in hand dishwashing that provides excellent performance as measured by persistence of foam in the presence of oily and fatty types of soils. Testing based on escalating amounts of such soils to the e... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6794345 | Gemini surfactants The invention relates to gemini surfactants, optionally in combination with ingredients customary in dishwashing detergents and cleaners, optionally with further nonionic surfactants and anionic surfactants, and to the use of such gemini surfactants for improving th... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6794353 | Cleaning wipe The present invention relates to a cleaning wipe which is a water insoluble substrate impregnated with a cleaning composition containing a cellulosic polymer. ... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6793737 | Process for removing a resinous coating from fiberous products A method for reclaiming fiberglass and a resinous residue from resinous fiberglass product. The method comprises first introducing the resinous fiberglass product to a single chamber or multi-chamber washer/extractor machine. An aqueous acid solution is then used to... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6790820 | Compositions of hydrofluorocarbons and trans-1,2-dichloroethylene The present invention provides compositions comprising an HFC component and a non-HFC component consisting essentially of methanol, having boiling points that are unexpectedly low and relatively constant, and uses thereof. ... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6790818 | Hand dishwashing composition The present invention provide a composition suitable for use as a foaming hand dishwashing composition comprising a hydrophobic polymer having molecular weight of at least 500 and comprising butylene oxide moieties with the proviso that the composition does not comp... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6789552 | Method of cleaning a toilet A spray gun is connected to a source of pressurized liquid. In one aspect, the worker positions the nozzle of the spray gun into the bowl, adjacent the lower, interior edge of the rim, and aims the liquid outlet of the spray gun toward the primary interior surface o... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6790289 | Method of cleaning a plasma processing apparatus There is provided a method of cleaning completely a deposit on the surface of the member to be cleaned, of a plasma processing apparatus without any damage of the coating which has been formed anodized coating or sprayed coating on the surface of the member to clean... | 09/14/2004 |
