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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8141794 | Vehicle windshield cleaning system Apparatus and method for providing a heated cleaning fluid to a vehicle surface. The apparatus has an inlet port for receiving an amount of fluid; an outlet port for dispensing an amount of heated fluid; a heating element that heats up fluid passing from the inlet t... | 03/27/2012 |
| 7959090 | Vehicle windshield cleaning system Apparatus and method for providing a heated cleaning fluid to a vehicle surface. The apparatus has an inlet port for receiving an amount of fluid; an outlet port for dispensing an amount of heated fluid; a heating element that heats up fluid passing from the inlet t... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7857238 | Vehicle windshield cleaning system Apparatus and method for providing a heated cleaning fluid to a vehicle surface. The apparatus has an inlet port for receiving an amount of fluid; an outlet port for dispensing an amount of heated fluid two glow plug heating elements and a control for activating or ... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7588194 | Vehicle windshield cleaning system Apparatus and method for providing a heated cleaning fluid to a vehicle surface. The apparatus has an inlet port for receiving an amount of fluid; an outlet port for dispensing an amount of heated fluid; a heating element that heats up fluid passing from the inlet t... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7326294 | Preparation of small crystals Small crystals are made by mixing a solution of a desired substance with an anti-solvent in a fluidic vortex mixer in which the residence time is less than 1s, for example 10 ms. The liquid within the fluidic vortex mixer (12) is subjected to high intensity u... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7311268 | Nozzle body for a cleaning system on a motor vehicle A nozzle body for a cleaning system on a motor vehicle includes at least one feed line element adapted for connection to a cleaning liquid supply container. At least one nozzle element is connected to the feed line element by a channel section in the basic body. A h... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7304443 | Remote activation of an automotive window washing system A remote auxiliary switch for activating an automotive window washer of a window without activating a window wiper for the window is disclosed. An operator may conveniently dispense washer fluid from the on board reservoir of the existing wiper system to use when cl... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7269876 | Window and lens glass cleaning system In a window and lens glass cleaning system for a window/lens glass of a motor vehicle, a washer nozzle, a heating element and a nonreturn valve are in each case arranged on or in a retaining part. The retaining part is fastened on a wiper arm which can pivot over th... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7270150 | Method of lining a pipeline The present invention is an improved method for installing a liner to repair a pipeline. The method involves placing a flexible lining hose that is coated with a thermosetting resin into the pipeline. A quick setting resin is also applied to the interior walls of th... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7264178 | Foam spraying rig A foam spraying rig comprising a vehicle having first and second fluid spray component storage tanks mounted in the body of the vehicle, each of which are heated by electrical heaters and by tubing which is connected to the coolant of the water cooled engine of the ... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7231994 | Hybrid vehicle with integral generator for auxiliary loads A hybrid vehicle includes an internal combustion engine coupled to a combined starter/motor/generator which is, in turn, coupled to a transmission of the vehicle. The starter/motor/generator is coupled to a high voltage battery pack via an inverter and to a deployab... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7190893 | Fluid heater with low porosity thermal mass A fluid heater apparatus and method of making same includes a low porosity material, thermally conductive mass. A heat source is disposed in the thermally conductive mass for imparting heat to the mass. Fluid in a flow path through the mass absorbs heat from the mas... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7178740 | Pressure washer system and method of operating same A system and method for injecting a low-pressure spray of solution into a high-pressure spray of liquid produced by a pressure washing system. The system comprises a liquid storage tank for the solution that is operable to be pressurized. The system comprises a wand... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7127158 | Water sprayer and heater assembly for windshield wiper A water sprayer and heater assembly for windshield wiper is disclosed to include a controller; a water container connected between a water supply pipe and a water spray tube at the windshield wiper, a water pressure switch electrically connected to the controller an... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7111793 | Washer nozzle and washer apparatus A washer nozzle includes a spread jet opening for basically jetting washer fluid in a predetermined direction of a vehicle; and a jet opening for accessorily and intensively jetting part of the washer fluid as a directional jet flow which is different from the sprea... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7036749 | Washer nozzle with integrated adjustable aim fluidic insert (chip) and method The invention comprises a curved fluidic device and a housing piece with a curved slot to accommodate the curved fluidic device. The aim angle can be varied greatly by changing the depth of insertion of the fluidic device into the curved slot. By adjusting the curva... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6997395 | Fluid injection and recovery device The present invention provides a fluid injection and recovery device capable of spraying a fluid over an object, recovering at least, the sprayed fluid, as well as filtering and recycling the recovered fluid. This fluid injection and recovery device comprises: a mai... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6955502 | Method for repairing in-ground tunnel structures A method for repairing in-ground tunnel structure involves applying a first curable resin over a cementitious liner which lines the interior wall surfaces of the tunnel, drilling drainage holes in the cementitious liner, and filling the drainage holes with a second ... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6952524 | Fluid heater temperature balancing apparatus A fluid heater apparatus supplies heat to wash fluid via a flow path in a thermally conductive body. A heat source is disposed in the thermally conductive body for imparting heat to the body. Fluid flowing through the thermally conductive body in a flow path envelop... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6942735 | Adjustable spray apparatus with multiple outlets An adjustable spray apparatus with multiple outlet for applying a flowable coating onto a non-vertical surface. A carriage includes an outwardly extending arm with a plurality of downwardly facing spray tips connected to a manifold mounted on the carriage. The manif... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6912357 | Fluid heater A fluid heater apparatus supplies heat to wash fluid via a continuous, labyrinthian flow path in a thermally conductive body. A heat source is disposed in the thermally conductive body for imparting heat to the body. Fluid flowing through the thermally conductive bo... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6902118 | Vehicle windshield cleaning system Apparatus and method for providing a heated cleaning fluid to a vehicle surface. The apparatus has an inlet port for receiving an amount of fluid; an outlet port for dispensing an amount of heated fluid; a heating element that heats up fluid passing from the inlet t... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6896199 | Washing apparatus for multiple vehicle surfaces A vehicle exterior surface wash apparatus includes a source of pressurized fluid having a pump which is operable in one of two different outlet flow directions and/or one of two different outlet flow pressures. Distribution conduits extend from the pump to fluid noz... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6851624 | Vehicle fluid heating system A deicing system for use with a vehicle. Apparatus of the system has an inlet port for receiving a fluid; an outlet port for dispensing a heated fluid; an electrically conductive tube connecting the inlet port and the outlet port for heating fluid passing through th... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6789744 | Fluid heater with a variable mass flow path A fluid heater apparatus includes a thermally conductive mass formed of a stack of lamina, each having apertures for receiving heater element(s) therethrough and apertures which are alignable between opposed ends of the stack to form fluid flow paths. The lamina are... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6736900 | Highly-viscous-fluid applying apparatus capable of controlling delivery amount of fluid A highly-viscous-fluid applying apparatus including a fluid supply device operable to supply a highly viscous fluid, a delivery nozzle from which the highly viscous fluid is delivered, a pump disposed between the fluid supply device and the delivery nozzle and opera... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6726122 | Heatable washer system The invention is based on a heatable washer system (10) for vehicle windows having at least one spraying nozzle (16) that is acted upon with washer fluid via a pressure valve (38), and the housing (40) of which is connected via a water li... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6666385 | Plural component striping spray system and method The plural component striping spray system and method involves mixing two spray components by pumping them under pressure from heated supply systems and converting them into a fine spray within a spray gun where they mix by impingement before being blown ... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6663016 | Applicator assembly for application of adhesives, sealants and coatings A melter, mixer and applicator system for applying coating or sealing compositions is disclosed. A diesel engine provides the motive force necessary to operate many of the components of the system. A tank surrounded by an internal heating system is provid... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6601776 | Liquid atomization methods and devices The present invention involves controlled atomization of liquids for various applications such as part/droplet seeding for laser-based measurements of flow velocity, temperature, and concentration; flame and a plasma based elemental analysis; nano-powder ... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6578775 | Fuel injector In a fuel injector, a valve member in a hollow cylindrical shape having a bottom is enclosed and supported in a magnetic cylinder defining a fuel passage to reciprocate in an axial direction. At least two of the ceramic heaters having an arc shape in cros... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6540109 | Rechargeable containers and dispensers Rechargeable containers and dispensers, in particular spray bottle dispensers including at least one chemical reservoir for recharging the spray bottle dispenser. Preferably, a plurality of separate chemical reservoirs containing chemical concentrate are ... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6488217 | Anti-hydroplane system for tires An anti-hydroplane system for tires that includes a blower assembly in front of each of the tires of a vehicle. Each blower assembly discharges a high pressure stream into a water dispersal area in front of a respective one of the vehicle tires.... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6467701 | Shield cleaning system A shield cleaning system has a fluidic nozzle body (5) which is connected to a nipple (1) for the supply of cleaning fluid. The nipple (1) has at least one holding part (2) for invariable fastening to a body part. At its end facing the fluidic nozzle body... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6393652 | Window and lens glass cleaning system In a window and lens glass cleaning system for a window/lens glass of a motor vehicle, a washer nozzle, a heating element and a nonreturn valve are in each case arranged on or in a retaining part. The retaining part is fastened on a wiper arm which can pi... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6364010 | Device to provide heated washer fluid An apparatus and method for improving the cleaning and deicing effectiveness of a washer fluid in a motor vehicle before spraying it against a windshield, headlamps, etc., utilizes the heat from the engine coolant to elevate the temperature of the washer ... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6315217 | Fuel atomizing-injection apparatus A fuel atomizing-injection apparatus for internal combustion engines is disclosed. This apparatus is installed between the injector of a fuel injection device and the suction manifold of an engine, and is used for promoting vaporization of fuel injected f... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6260608 | Windshield clearing and de-icing system A windshield clearing and de-icing system including a first housing having air inlet and outlet ports extending through walls of the first housing and further having fluid inlet and outlet ports extending through the walls of the first housing, and also i... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6220524 | Device for heating a spray nozzle A heating device for a vehicle's spray nozzle, designed to eject a washing liquid onto an external surface via at least one protruding orifice, with the heating device placed in the surrounding of the spray nozzle. The device has a first variable rating r... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6183161 | Lightweight portable unit for paint striping of pavement A lightweight manually maneuverable, quick-drying paint striper for painting stripes on pavements, in which the hot exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine driving a paint pressurizing unit for the system is used to heat the paint by passing it throu... | 02/06/2001 |
