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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7823598 | Portable apparatus for charging and cleaning hearing aid device A single portable apparatus for cleaning and charging hearing aids combines the functions of charging and cleaning hearing aid devices into a single unit. ... | 11/02/2010 |
| 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 |
| 7144462 | Adjustable detection apparatus An adjustable detection apparatus. The apparatus includes a first holding member and a second holding member and a detection device. The first holding member has a first sliding area, in which the second holding member is moveable. The second holding member has a se... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7090663 | High volume liquid waste collection and disposal system A system for collecting and disposing of liquid medical waste includes a fluid collection cart and a draining and cleaning station. The fluid collection cart includes a pair of containers, each of which includes a draining port and a cap. Liquid level detectors also... | 08/15/2006 |
| 6866050 | Vaccum transfer system and method for food grade product A vacuum transfer system for transferring food grade products. A biased ball in a cage with a substantially uninterrupted cage wall is utilized as a check valve. The ball may be biased by a weight to float in a predictable orientation relative to the cage. The biase... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6797857 | Solidifier for a liquid A solidifier for a liquid, the solidifier comprising a mixture of absorbents having different apparent densities whereby at least one absorbent is negatively buoyant and at least one absorbent is positively buoyant relative to the liquid sought to be solidified. Pac... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6796317 | Liquid waste disposal canister A canister for use in a liquid disposal device featuring a lid removal bracket and a canister bracket. The canister includes a lid featuring a patient port, a vacuum port and a lip adapted to be engaged by the lid removal bracket of the liquid waste disposal device.... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6792960 | Clipper oil stand The clipper oil stand has a reservoir for containing a suitable oil for cleaning, lubricating, disinfecting, and scenting the blades of a hair clipper. The reservoir has at least one sidewall and a bottom wall for containing the oil, and a cover attached to the side... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6673195 | Apparatus and method for etching glass panels An apparatus and a method for etching a plurality of glass panels are disclosed. The apparatus is constructed by mounting a panel holder in an etch tank equipped with a rotating means for rotating the panel holder during the etching process. The panel hol... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6622739 | Method and apparatus for removal of coatings and oxidation from transit vehicles An oxide and coating removal system includes a mobile gantry or transport system supporting an end effector and high energy waterjet rotating nozzles judiciously located relative to the surface of the vehicle and includes positioning mechanism for locatin... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6325082 | Motorcycle wheel washer A motorcycle wheel washer includes a frame, drive belt assembly, drive system, front wheel retainer, and hoist assembly. The drive belt assembly includes a drive belt, a pair of shafts, and two pairs of belt gears. The drive system includes a motor and sp... | 12/04/2001 |
| 5975096 | Liquid waste disposal and canister flushing system and method A liquid waste disposal and canister flushing system includes a cabinet with a sink for receiving the canister and a subsink for receiving a lower portion thereof. The subsink is connected to a drain line. A plunger subassembly includes a stopper which fu... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5901717 | Liquid waste disposal and canister flushing system and method A liquid waste disposal and canister flushing system includes a cabinet with a sink for receiving the canister and a subsink for receiving a lower portion thereof. The subsink is connected to a drain line. A plunger subassembly includes a stopper which fu... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5863350 | Method and apparatus for cleaning roller blade wheel bearings A bearing cleaning method and accompanying kit is provided which allows for the cleaning of roller blade wheel bearings. By following a succession of steps in cooperation with a kit comprising a modular stacking unit and container and closely sized to rec... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5776260 | Liquid waste disposal and canister flushing system and method A liquid waste disposal and canister flushing system includes a cabinet with a sink for receiving the canister and a subsink for receiving a lower portion thereof. The subsink is connected to a drain line. A plunger subassembly includes a stopper which fu... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5711328 | Cleaning device for the shaving head of a dry shaver The invention is directed to a cleaning device 5, with a cradle structure 7 receiving the shaving head 3 of a shaving apparatus 1, as well as at least one cleaning fluid container 6, 61 and a device adapted to be driven by a motor 28 for feeding the clean... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5678582 | Skate bearing maintenance Improved maintenance of skate bearings by means of a hand-tool adapted to rotate the ball bearings of an annular bearing assembly immersed in cleansing liquid to remove lubricant and contaminants. The tool is adapted to hold the outer annular race member ... | 10/21/1997 |
| 4325161 | Workpiece cleansing apparatus A workpiece cleansing apparatus has a walking beam conveyor for transporting a camshaft to be cleaned to a first work station consisting of row of cradles which support the camshaft in such a way that oil ports therein are not blocked. Pressurized air is ... | 04/20/1982 |
| 4082565 | Method and apparatus for the removal of deposits from a fuel injection valve A method for the removal of deposits from a fuel injection valve of the type containing a reciprocatory sprayer needle unit including a valve member and a solenoid for operating the sprayer needle unit, in which at least a front portion of the valve is im... | 04/04/1978 |
| 3984254 | Machine for washing pneumatic conveyance containers A machine comprising a trough with pipe pieces provided one at each end thereof for the purpose of accommodating wheeled trolleys carrying the containers. A tubular frame with nozzles is positioned over the trough and is adapted to move axially therealong... | 10/05/1976 |
