Class 15/3.13 - Work moved through apparatus

Subclass of Class 15 - Brushing, scrubbing, and general cleaning
Definition: Devices in which the work moves through the apparatus, i.e.,
No. of patents: 32
Last issue date: 12/05/2006

Number	Title	Issue Date
7143465	Apparatus for cleaning toner cartridges An apparatus for cleaning toner cartridges by means of compressed air has at least one cleaning chamber (1, 2) and a conveyor line (3) leading through this at least one cleaning chamber (1, 2). The conveyor line (3) is provided with varia...	12/05/2006
6923102	Washing device A washing installation includes a first washer (3) for washing slices of root vegetable with water, a second washer in the form of a rotating pipe (4) supplied with water at an infeed end for the slices of root vegetable washed during slicing, and a th...	08/02/2005
6883528	Apparatus for cleaning eggs by conveying thereof upon multiple conveyors through washers which are vertically tiered Apparatus for washing eggs including a housing with a first feed conveyor for receiving them through the housing inlet for conveying same to a second conveyor which transports them through an intermediate egg washer with various brushes and including a dispenser to ...	04/26/2005
6357456	Process for cleaning and drying cherry pits A processing system for cleaning, washing, drying, and sorting cherry pits. Once the pits are removed from the cherries, they are washed, scrubbed, and cleaned. Any excess water is removed from them and the pits are then thoroughly dried. Any partial or b...	03/19/2002
6289543	Process and system for processing cherry pits A processing system for cleaning, washing, drying, and sorting cherry pits. Once the pits are removed from the cherries, they are washed, scrubbed, and cleaned. Any excess water is removed from them and the pits are then thoroughly dried. Any partial or b...	09/18/2001
6269509	Automated apparatus for cleaning golf balls An automated apparatus for cleaning golf balls constructed of light weight, portable type material and operable via standard battery power. The apparatus utilizes a housing having a fluid reservoir in the lower portion for holding a cleaning fluid, and a ...	08/07/2001
6032312	Object cleaning device An object cleaning device for cleaning objects such as golf balls is disclosed. The device comprises a cleaning element including an inlet end for receiving objects and an outlet end for discharging objects, the cleaning element further comprising a rotat...	03/07/2000
5669096	Ball cleaning system A ball cleaning system utilizes negative and positive pressures to urge ball travel to and from the ball washing compartment. The system described herein is particularly useful for "dry" pool balls which must be frequently moved and cleaned for sanitation...	09/23/1997
5634397	Egg washer, breaker and separator system An improved egg washing, breaking and separating system is constructed of two side-by-side washers feeding a corresponding pair of candlers. From the candlers, a respective pair of conveyor transition ramps lead to corresponding ones of a pair of stacked ...	06/03/1997
5557821	Centrifugal packingline machine Processing machinery for cleaning, scrubbing, drying, and polishing produce, such as fruits and vegetables, utilizing centrifugal force produced by the relative rotation between a produce receiving rotating disc member and an opposed stationary disc membe...	09/24/1996
5551118	Machine for cleansing a playball A playball cleansing machine comprises a cleansing member, a transporting member and a guide plate member. The cleansing member has a shaft provided peripherally with bristles. The transporting member is located under and parallel to the cleansing member ...	09/03/1996
5517906	Method and apparatus for removing water from pouches The water is removed from food product pouches which have passed through a water bath by advancing the pouches in a continuous stream on a first tray which is vibrated with respect to a frame. The pouches are advanced beneath an air manifold which dischar...	05/21/1996
5460083	Egg washer, breaker and separator system An improved egg washing, breaking and separating system is constructed of two side-by-side washers feeding a corresponding pair of candlers. From the candlers, a respective pair of conveyor transition ramps lead to corresponding ones of a pair of stacked ...	10/24/1995
5396837	Device for reducing peelable products such as potatoes in size to a predetermined shape A device for reducing peelable products such as potatoes in size to a predetermined shape, consisting of at least one pair of mutually adjacent rotatably driven reducing elements, the outer surface of which has at least one constriction such that two oppo...	03/14/1995
5373597	Apparatus for cleaning spherical objects and the like The invention herein provides an apparatus and method for washing spherical objects such as toy balls and the like. The balls are delivered into a bin above a hopper where they are manipulated to prevent jamming as they are passed from the hopper to a cha...	12/20/1994
5331702	Golf ball washing apparatus and method A golf ball washing apparatus and method includes a bin and a conveyor which takes rows of golf balls from the bin and conveys them up an inclined ramp. A plurality of reciprocating brush heads clean the balls and a fluid spray head sprays cleaning fluid ...	07/26/1994
4985956	Washing machine vapor exhaust Apparatus for cleaning objects such as eggs and fruit. The apparatus comprises a housing, a roller conveyor having an upper run extending through the housing, one or more rotary brushes disposed over the upper run, one or more sprayers directed towards th...	01/22/1991
4881287	Apparatus for treating round objects The disclosure relates to an apparatus for washing objects such as golf balls, the apparatus essentially comprising two disks (33,36) which are disposed in register and in spaced-apart relationship, the disks being provided, on their sides facing one anot...	11/21/1989
4808427	Tuber treatment The present invention relates to the treatment of potato tubers so as to reduce bacterial and other diseases therein and improve the keeping properties thereof. The invention relates to a method comprising the steps of size-grading G potato tubers (55) an...	02/28/1989
4805251	Golf ball washer A golf ball washer has a cylindrical bristle brush rotatably supported in a rectangular tank to move the balls along a zig-zag dual track defined in the tank cover and in an insert provided in the tank. The balls move downwardly through a top opening in t...	02/21/1989
4793015	Apparatus for cleaning eggs and like articles An apparatus for cleaning eggs comprising a housing, a roller conveyor, at least the upper run of which extends through said housing, rotary brushes disposed above said upper run of the roller conveyor, at least one driving crank shaft for moving the brus...	12/27/1988
4773114	Golf ball washing machine A golf ball washing machine has been invented where a detachable upper vibrating trough may receive numerous golf balls and dispense them individually into a spiral cage encircling a rotating brush in a lower water tank where the golf balls are entrapped ...	09/27/1988
4750229	Device for the washing of eggs The invention relates to a device for washing of eggs in order to remove adhering dirt in which egg transport means and egg guiding means are present. The egg transport means and egg guiding means cooperate and form egg rotation means which cause an egg t...	06/14/1988
4704755	Apparatus for cleaning eggs An apparatus for cleaning eggs having multiple cylindrical brushes rotatably mounted upon rods and extending laterally across a conveyor which carries eggs thereon. At least one flat brush is positioned between each adjacent cylindrical brush to achieve w...	11/10/1987
4698868	Egg washing conveyor apparatus An egg washing conveyer apparatus particularly usable with eggs arranged in rows with the long axes thereof extending laterally with respect to the direction of movement of the conveyor including a brushing member which extends longitudinally between the ...	10/13/1987
4698867	Egg washing means using staggered sized flat brushes An egg washing station is disclosed adapted to receive variously sized eggs for cleaning of the external surface thereof wherein the eggs are carried upon roller conveying means in longitudinally extending rows. A plurality of brushing means are included ...	10/13/1987
4499623	Egg cleaning apparatus An egg washing means including a plurality of cylindrical brushes being mounted with complete freedom of rotational movement and in being driven axially for lateral movement across a conveyor which carries eggs therebelow. The eggs are washed by cleaning ...	02/19/1985
4411038	Pneumatic cleaning system A pneumatic cleaning system for particulate bulk material such as raisins, seeds, nuts, and the like, the system having a reciprocating screen onto which the material is delivered in a layer for travel across the screen; a top hood and a bottom hood mount...	10/25/1983
4407036	Apparatus for removal of mold from the exterior of meat products An apparatus and process for removing mold from the exterior of meat products, such as the casings of salami and pepperoni, is disclosed which includes a conveyor extending longitudinally through a plurality of stations for cleaning and drying the product...	10/04/1983
4251895	Surface water removal from potato slices Surface water, potato pieces and starch particles are removed from raw potato slices as they are transferred from a water bath to a cooker on a perforate conveyor belt. Streams of air against the topside of the belt place the slices in turbulent motion an...	02/24/1981
4189849	Method and apparatus for drying a roller conveyor loaded with articles, such as eggs, and apparatus for washing, drying and candling eggs loaded on a roller conveyor A method of drying a roller conveyor which, loaded with articles, such as eggs, is passed through a washing apparatus, which drying comprises blowing air over and through the loaded conveyor, and wherein in at least one position in the transport range, pa...	02/26/1980
4125914	Egg washing machine An improved egg washing machine is disclosed using an advancing conveyor for moving rows of eggs under an egg washing spray and scrubbing brushes. The spray uses a staggered array of nozzles having a generally square spray pattern and the brushes are angu...	11/21/1978

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