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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7900641 | Cleaning device and a lithographic apparatus cleaning method A cleaning tool to clean a surface of a component of a lithographic apparatus is disclosed. The cleaning tool includes a sonic transducer, a liquid supply device configured to provide liquid to a reservoir between the surface to be cleaned and the sonic transducer, ... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7699065 | Method and apparatus for filling concrete bin A concrete wash-out bin includes a primary receptacle having a rim positioned at an elevation that exceeds the elevation of a discharge port of certain items of concrete-handling equipment. An auxiliary receptacle is positioned in leading relation to the primary rec... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7418971 | Vending machine hose controller A vending machine and a hose controller system for vending machines wherein the dispenser hose is axially and torsionally controlled to facilitate slight twisting, thereby minimizing applicator tool resistance, and making it easier for users to operate the remote ve... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7331449 | Combined contact lens case and solution storage device Storage device for storing contact lenses and contact lens solution including a case defining a reservoir for contact lens solution and a pair of contact lens retaining compartments for retaining contact lenses. The case includes a mechanism for causing a stream of ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7328788 | Contact lens care system An integrated lens care system including a lens case for contact lenses and a container for dispensing a lens care solution. The container includes a docking site where the lens case can be stored and then removed for use, and a retainer mechanism for releasably sec... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7323066 | Paint accessory cleaning device and method A device and method for cleaning paint accessories and particularly roller covers and/or other paint accessories simultaneously or individually. A spray head has a fluid inlet engageable to a source of fluid and a fluid collection chamber in communication with the f... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7314053 | Load sensing system A load sensing system for maximizing the cleaning efficiency of particulate raw materials such as sand, gravel, rock, ores, etc., in a log washer by sensing the weight of the aggregate in the log washer tank and adjusting the angle of inclination of the tank for cle... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7302915 | Portable device for cleaning an animal's paw An assembly device for cleaning an animal's paw and assembly methods thereof are disclosed including a container adapted to retain a cleaning agent, the container defining an opening and including a side wall, a cleaning platform disposed in said container and defin... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7302956 | Washing agents dispenser device for a dishwashing machine Dispensing device of washing agents for a dishwashing machine, of the type comprises a body (2) to be fastened to a surface or wall delimiting a washing tub, having at least a portion of said body (2) protruding inside the washing tub; said dispenser (... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7284559 | Load sensing system A programmable microcomputer controlled load sensing system for maximizing the cleaning efficiency of particulate raw materials such as sand, gravel, rock, ores, etc. in a log washer by sensing the weight of the aggregate in the log washer tank and adjusting the ang... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7240680 | Substrate processing apparatus A substrate processing apparatus includes a rotor 45 for rotating a plurality of wafers W paralleled each other at appropriate intervals. While rotating the wafers W by the rotor 45, a chemical liquid is supplied to the wafers W for their processing. T... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7213605 | Jewelry cleaning basket An improved tool for cleaning a jewelry article (e.g., ring) accurately grips and positions the article yet captures any device affixed thereto (e.g., gemstone, jewel) while exposing the tool to a jewelry cleaning liquid (e.g., pressurized steam, ultrasonic liquid, ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7207342 | Portable pacifier cleansing device A portable cleansing device (20) for cleaning small items, such as a pacifier (80), with pressurized liquid. The invention consists of a container (22) with a lid (46) that is removably attached to the container for maintaining liquid-tig... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7169369 | Method and device for deactivating items and for maintaining such items in a deactivated state A reprocessor for microbially deactivating items. The reprocessor has a circulation system for circulating a microbial deactivation fluid through a deactivation chamber that forms part of the circulation system. A container is provided for insertion into the deactiv... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7147826 | Method and apparatus for transporting biological samples A container assembly and method for storing, treating, transporting and stabilizing a biological sample includes a container, a closure member and a sample holder removably received in the container. The sample holder can be a platform-like device dimensioned to be ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7107701 | Substrate drying method and apparatus There are provided a substrate drying method and apparatus by which an attachment amount of particles to surfaces of substrates can be reduced when the substrates are exposed from pure water, and occurrence of non-uniform drying can be prevented by improving drying ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7025071 | Oscillating machine for washing trays An oscillating machine for washing trays. The machine includes a housing, a frame, a water system, and an air system. The frame is oscillatingly mounted in the housing and holds the trays to be washed. The water system is contained in the housing and supplies water ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7017596 | Apparatus for washing haircutting and hairdressing instruments using ultrasonic waves The present invention relates to an apparatus for washing a haircutting and hairdressing instrument using ultrasonic wave capable of removing dusts attached to a haircutting and hairdressing instrument by submerging the same in a washing liquid filled in a washing c... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7013902 | Wet cleaning mobile workbench A mobile cleaning workbench that may be used for manually washing equipment components, parts or other articles is provided. The cleaning station provides a source of water or other cleaning liquid for use in the washing of an article in a wash basin. A drain is pro... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6938625 | Load sensing system A load sensing system for maximizing the cleaning efficiency of particulate raw materials such as sand, gravel, rock, ores, etc. in a log washer by sensing the weight of the aggregate in the log washer tank and adjusting the angle of inclination of the tank for clea... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6895979 | Processing apparatus and processing method A processing apparatus essentially includes a rotatable rotor 21 for carrying semiconductor wafers W, a motor 22 for driving to rotate the rotor 21, a plurality of processing chambers for surrounding the wafers W carried by the rotor 21, ... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6880562 | Bearing cleaning system and method with lid attached suspension A jar fillable with cleaning fluid has a lid with a suspension system for roller bearings hanging from the inside of the lid. On each of two or more suspension systems, bearings are interwoven between two sides of an overlapping plastic tie looped through a securing... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6837253 | Processing tank with improved quick dump valve A liquid process tank that provides a quick dump feature includes a fixed bottom wall assembly and moveable tank side walls that contain liquid and also act as a quick dump valve for the liquid. The bottom wall assembly includes an acoustic transducer secured theret... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6802323 | Method and apparatus for storing guide wires A guide wire holding apparatus includes a tray, one or more raised corrugated areas, a fluid source, a syringe, a valve, a drainage system, and one or more coupling devices. Each of the one or more raised corrugated areas is located on the inner surface of the tray ... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6676769 | Apparatus and method for cleaning a furnace torch An apparatus and a method for cleaning a torch for a vertical furnace used in semiconductor processing are disclosed. The apparatus is constructed by two main components of a basket-shaped fixture body and a cleaning bath. The fixture body is formed of cy... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6565758 | Systems and methods for dispensing, collecting and processing wash fluid A system for dispensing, collecting, and processing wash fluid includes a first movable support frame including a first tank that stores clean wash fluid, a first pump that pressurizes the clean wash fluid and delivers the pressurized wash fluid to a disp... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6536453 | Apparatus for holding contact lens care composition and contact lens case Apparatus comprising first and second containers for holding contact lens care compositions and contact lens cases, respectively. The first container defines a chamber adapted to hold contact lens care composition. The second container defines a compartme... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6536452 | Processing apparatus and processing method A processing apparatus essentially includes a rotatable rotor 21 for carrying semiconductor wafers W, a motor 22 for driving to rotate the rotor 21, a plurality of processing chambers for surrounding the wafers W carried by the rotor 21, for example, an i... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6523555 | Device for washing and drying foods, for example vegetables A device for washing and drying foods has an elastic sleeve-shaped body having two opposite ends, one of the ends being fixable elastically and water tightly onto an edge of a container, a filter provided with a plurality of openings for water to run thro... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6502589 | Method and device for cleaning and polishing jewelry The present invention broadly comprises a cleaning device for jewelry comprising a container having a top rim, side walls, and a bottom; a mesh liner operatively arranged to be removably secured within the container and proximate the side walls and bottom... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6457482 | Portable power-cleaning device for use with commonly available containers A portable power-cleaning device for use with commonly available containers includes a pulsation device consisting of an electric motor with a shaft, an eccentric weight attached to the motor shaft, a speed control for the motor, and a mount that connects... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6343612 | Portable pacifier cleaner and container An apparatus for cleaning and storing pacifiers, comprising an essentially cylindrical body containing two compartments, the first being vertically disposed above the second. The first compartment is designed for cleaning a pacifier and has a water-tight,... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6328639 | System for abrasively cleaning small parts and a container for holding small parts undergoing abrasive cleaning A system for abrasively cleaning small parts, and a container for holding small parts undergoing abrasive cleaning. An abrasive cleaning cabinet has a bottom member and a cover hingedly connected to the bottom member. The cover is pivotable between a clos... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6289906 | Apparatus for holding contact lens care composition and contact lens case Apparatus comprising first and second containers for holding contact lens care compositions and contact lens cases, respectively. The first container defines a chamber adapted to hold contact lens care composition and has an outlet. The second container d... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6193806 | Device for transmitting an impulse for cleaning soft contact lens A soft contact lens cleaning device is disclosed which imparts a high amplitude short duration mechanically generated force to the lenses while the lenses are stored within their standard storage case. The shock of the force dislodges protein, film and ot... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6138696 | Nonsplashing washing system A new Nonsplashing Washing System for preventing splashing of a hazardous liquid when cleaning parts and for preventing the hazardous liquid from igniting by using a fire retarding screen. The inventive device includes a solvent container, a compression s... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6082382 | Continuous washing device for vegetables, fiber, or other materials An cleaning mechanism especially well suited for agricultural products in which the agricultural products are moved by a flow of water through a channel in which the water is agitated by vibration of the channel. The agitation of the water, together with ... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6076538 | Kit for cleaning jewelry and other small parts A method and kit for cleaning jewelry and small paits to 95% and greater clean. A holding basket has a plurality of apertures formed therein, and is adapted to securely retain jewelry and small parts therein. Jewelry is placed in the holding basket and du... | 06/20/2000 |
| 6058948 | Bearing cleaning system A bearing cleaning apparatus contains a cage assembly (14), bottle (10), and cap (12). The cage assembly (14) includes rectangular-shaped vertical side arms (16) which define one or more channels (26) in which one or more circular bearings (20) may be pla... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6000321 | Rice washing apparatus A rice washing apparatus comprising a rice washing apparatus body including a rice washing vessel portion and a carryout portion formed on an upper outer periphery of the rice washing vessel portion and a lid adapted to cover an upper opening portion of t... | 12/14/1999 |
