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Dining Table Having Integral Dishwasher
A space-saving dishwasher, which may be installed within a counter top or table, having a dish-carrying rack that is vertically shiftable through the open top of the dishwasher for facilitating loading and unloading of the dishes.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8061387 | Adjustable venturi An adjustable Venturi is disclosed, and having a plurality of inlet ports providing substances to be mixed with a flow of fluid through the Venturi. In one embodiment, the Venturi is constructed having an inlet portion, an outlet portion, with an annular mixing cham... | 11/22/2011 |
| 7416326 | Apparatus for producing sterilized water There is provided an apparatus for manufacturing sterilizing water, in which the sterilization power of a chlorine-based solution consisting of sodium hypochlorite or chlorine dioxide or a mixture thereof is fully achieved while the generation of chlorine gas is res... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7191960 | Shower head A shower head for dispensing a plurality of liquids into a continuous shower stream comprising a main shower head consisting of a divergently outwardly extending conical chamber bordered by a conical shell and a perforated arcuate member opposite from an apex of the... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7111975 | Apparatus and methods for moving a working fluid by contact with a transport fluid A fluid mover (1) includes a passage (3) of substantially constant cross section into which supersonic steam is injected through an annular nozzle (16) as a transport fluid to contact a working fluid, e.g. a liquid, to be treated, the passage fu... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7108014 | Liquid diluting device A diluent passage 12 to introduce special liquid and a rinse liquid supply passage 13 which is separate from the diluent passage 12 are formed in the main body 10, and a plurality of jets are disposed at a cylindrical dial 18. A wa... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7096877 | Method of establishing at least one enveloped flow in a channel With a method of establishing an enveloped flow in a channel, in the channel an envelopment area (3) with a channel section (6, 7) is configured to which a stub with an outlet is connected, where the stub, which can be configured as a polyhedron, is ar... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7047968 | Device for generating a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP device) The present invention provides a device for generating a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP device), in particular a nasal CPAP device (nCPAP device), with a hollow body (10) in which an overpressure can be built up; with a first opening (20) pr... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6929033 | Liquid dilution device A liquid dilution device is provided to prevent choking at a jet for adjusting the flow amount of a special liquid. In the liquid dilution device in which the special liquid from a liquid supply passage 33 of a liquid intake device 29, is introduced to... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6655401 | Multiple chemical product eductive dispenser A dispenser selectively mixes one or more chemical fluids into a motive fluid such as water by using diverting motive fluid to one or more channels formed in an eductor body, at least one of the channels being an eductor. When the motive fluid passes thro... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6571824 | Dual material chemical injector for vehicle wash system A chemical injection system for use in a vehicle wash system having a single spray arch that distributes a plurality of various chemicals onto a vehicle during the wash process. The chemical injection system includes a high pressure supply manifold formed... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6523991 | Method and device for increasing the pressure or enthalpy of a fluid flowing at supersonic speed A method and apparatus for increasing the pressure or rise of the enthalpy of a fluid flowing at supersonic, includes mixing vapor with liquid, and accelerating this mixture to supersonic speed, whereupon a condensation shock is triggered and wherein addi... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6378789 | Combination spray apparatus A combination spray apparatus which allows for the selection of several different flowable materials to be sprayed from a single unit and at the site of the unit itself. In the preferred manner, the spray apparatus includes a trigger nozzle as well as the... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6293294 | Method and apparatus for fluid mixing and dispensing A fluid mixing device has an inlet passageway for connection to a primary fluid supply, an outlet passageway; and at least two separate venturi passageways each connected between the inlet and outlet passageways. Each venturi passageway has a throat porti... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6196269 | Conveying injector A powder-conveying injector to move coating powder and wherein the jet catching duct(8) of the conveying jet nozzle (4) is made of glass.... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6183800 | Method for preparing frothed milk or cafe creme According to the method for preparing frothed milk or cafe creme, milk concentrate or coffee concentrate is mixed with water, using a venturi chamber. The venturi chamber comprises a water inlet, a concentrate inlet and an outlet. Further, a whirl chamber... | 02/06/2001 |
| 5999087 | Timer and alarm apparatus for controlling delivery of fluid material Apparatus is described for controlling delivery of dangerous material, such as LPG, from a tanker 12 to a tank 14, through a pipe 16. A valve 18 is controlled by an arrangement 22. An operator 28 carries a radio transmitter 24 and must periodically transm... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5927338 | Mixing eductor Disclosed is an improved mixing eductor (10) of the type wherein the primary liquid (17), e.g., water, is in a main stream (201) flowing in a downstream direction. A venturi tube (51) is in the eductor (10) and has an annular sharp edge (131) in the main ... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5839474 | Mix head eductor An eductor apparatus 20 includes a fluid inlet port 30 which directs fluid through an air gap 32 to an eductor 42. A rib 38 deflects any fluid which bounces off of the eductor 42 so that the fluid is retarded from exiting through an air gap port 34. The e... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5799831 | Dual aspirator A foaming system 10 includes a dual aspirator 13. The dual aspirator 13 has first and second aspirators 80 and 81 to pick up a first and second chemical concentrate. The diluent first chemical mixture is drawn in through the first aspirator 80 and goes th... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5678593 | Detergent mixing apparatus A detergent mixing apparatus for use with a pressurized water source. The apparatus includes at least one mixing tank and a pair of liquid chemical supply containers each accommodating a liquid chemical composition. A water supply conduit connects a press... | 10/21/1997 |
| 5509349 | Beverage valve venturi apparatus A fully automated cappuccino, latte, and espresso brewing machine which includes a refrigerated milk supply from which milk is drawn by a steam driven venturi apparatus. The venturi subcombination includes independently electrically operated valving for t... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5462079 | Anti-siphon mixing valve A hot and cold water mixing valve for use with faucets, shower/tub controls and other plumbing fittings includes a sleeve having a hot water inlet and a cold water inlet spaced therefrom and an outlet axially spaced from the inlets. There is a stem movabl... | 10/31/1995 |
| 5439020 | Detergent mixing apparatus and method A fluid handling apparatus and method for combining dissolved solid and liquid phase detergent constituents with water from an external source in predetermined proportions is disclosed. The apparatus includes a dissolution tank for dissolving powdered det... | 08/08/1995 |
| 5435157 | Laundry chemical dispenser The present invention is a chemical dispenser for use in servicing at least two laundry cleaning machines to dispense a plurality of chemical agents utilized in the process of cleaning soiled laundry, wherein at least two of the chemical agents are compat... | 07/25/1995 |
| 5338113 | Method and device for pressure jumps in two-phase mixtures An improved device for acting upon fluids by means of a pressure jump is disclosed. The device consists of a nozzle which receives an active fluid. A passive fluid is provided to the nozzle such that it mixes with active fluid to form a two-phase mixture ... | 08/16/1994 |
| 5330105 | Aspirating nozzle and accessory systems therefor An air aspirating nozzle for propelling a stream of foam or a slurry of solid particulates to a target surface includes a stream shaping member within the nozzle to form a rotating, columnar stream of liquid and air which maintains a high degree of cohere... | 07/19/1994 |
| 5230368 | Chemical intake system A chemical intake system has an aperture plate with apertures of varying fluid flow resistance all connected to a first fluid source. A first tube is connected to one of the apertures in the aperture plate and to a suction tube. A second tube is connected... | 07/27/1993 |
| 5179975 | Chemical mixing and delivery system Disclosed is a dynamic, non-recycling pumping system for combining at least one chemical agent with a liquid carrier to produce a mixture for spraying on a target. Included in the subject device is a pump having an adjustable pressurized output line and a... | 01/19/1993 |
| 5105843 | Isocentric low turbulence injector The present invention is directed to improved methods and apparatus for adding one or more fluids to another while substantially preventing the precipitation of one or more dissolved solids contained within a first fluid when being added to a second fluid... | 04/21/1992 |
| 4913192 | Gas flow control apparatus Gas flow control apparatus for controlling the flow of a process gas through a conduit system to a process site, for halting the flow of gas when the process is completed, and for then developing a partial vacuum in the conduit system sufficiently high to... | 04/03/1990 |
| 4886090 | Apparatus for failsafe metering of a fluid There is disclosed an assembly including a plurality of storage tanks for respective liquid chemicals to be metered, a plurality of feed chambers of a predetermined volume associated with respective storage tanks and disposed below such respective storage... | 12/12/1989 |
| 4881575 | Shower head dispensing fixture A personal shower fixture to be inserted between a shower pipe and shower head for introducing a selected one or a mixture of several fluids contained in the fixture into the water flow to the shower head. A venturi in the fixture draws the fluids into th... | 11/21/1989 |
| 4781467 | Foam-generating apparatus The invention involves a mixing apparatus capable of mixing two or more chemicals using a motive liquid. An ejector draws in a first chemical which is directed to the input of an eductor. A second chemical is connected directly to the eductor. The motive ... | 11/01/1988 |
| 4779519 | Emulsifier assembly for emulsifying air, steam, and milk in preparing cappuccino and the like beverages, particularly for use with bar-size makers An emulsifier assembly for emulsifying air, steam, and milk in preparing cappuccino and like beverages, particularly for use with bar-size espresso coffee makers, being also adapted for heating up milk in preparing cafe au lait, comprises a body, a steam ... | 10/25/1988 |
| 4721126 | Method of generating spiral fluid flow and the device therefor A spiral fluid flow is available for conveying, drying or separating pulverulent substances particle substances, slurries or gases. To obtain a high speed stable spiral fluid flow, there is used a device provided with a slit formed between a main conical ... | 01/26/1988 |
| 4541780 | Water jet aerator for ganged operation There is disclosed herein a spa water jet aerator which proportionately controls the flow of water and air with a single control movement of a valve mechanism. The air and water apertures in the valve body are so shaped and located such that the air flow ... | 09/17/1985 |
| 4519423 | Mixing apparatus using a noncircular jet of small aspect ratio An apparatus for mixing fluids includes at least one noncircular orifice having unequal major and minor axis dimensions, with the major axis dimension being less than approximately 5 times the minor axis dimension. A first fluid is emitted from the orific... | 05/28/1985 |
| 4483805 | Process for injection of fluid, e.g. slurry in e.g. flue gases and a nozzle device for the accomplishment of the process This invention relates to a process for injection of fluid e.g. slurry into e.g. flue gases, and a nozzle device for the accomplishment of the process. The process according to the invention is characterized in that a thin stream of fluid e.g. slurry is i... | 11/20/1984 |
| 4416610 | Water-in-oil emulsifier and oil-burner boiler system incorporating such emulsifier An oil-water emulsifier comprises a Venturi member having an inlet for receiving oil, an oil-water emulsion outlet and an opening extending therethrough from the inlet to the outlet. The opening of the Venturi member comprises a diameter-reducing portion ... | 11/22/1983 |
| 4281592 | Double induction unit An air induction unit having a first induction means to induce secondary air through a first induction opening into a stream of primary air to produce an air stream of mixed primary and secondary air, and a second induction means to induce additional seco... | 08/04/1981 |
