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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8146613 | Wash chamber for surgical environment A system and method for a surgical scrub automated cleaning station are disclosed. The surgical scrub cylinder automated cleaning station includes a rotatable, extendable, and retractable wash cylinder that is operable to accommodate any variety of arm length. More ... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8082931 | Apparatus for washing and drying leaf products and more generically vegetables The invention relates to an apparatus (1) for washing and drying leaf products and more generically vegetables, comprising a frame (2), a centrifugation basket (3), a container (tank) (4) within which said centrifugation basket (3)... | 12/27/2011 |
| 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 |
| 7347916 | Vacuum washer drum A vacuum drum washer is designed to enable the use of an end-draining drum for drum lengths exceeding 20 feet. The drum washer includes a cylindrical drum having a mesh screen defining an exterior wall. A plurality of outer filtrate channels are disposed radially in... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7316728 | Method and apparatus for treating fluids The present invention is directed to an apparatus for combining a component from a fluid composition with a reactive fluid. The apparatus includes a hollow fiber contactor (142) having a plurality of hollow fibers contained within a housing. A reactive fluid ... | 01/08/2008 |
| 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 |
| 6866049 | Device addressing gas contamination in a wet process A device for wet processing of a semiconductor-containing substrate that addresses contamination in the wet process by removing undesired sources of gas contamination, the method involving pumping a processing liquid through a degasifier, exposing the semiconductor ... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6668842 | Apparatus and method for sanitizing or washing footwear A method and apparatus for dispensing a fluid of mixed disinfectant and water in a spray to footwear of a worker is disclosed. The apparatus includes a housing including a base section, a platform installed within the base section, a fluid dispensing asse... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6647999 | Poultry nest pad washer and method A washer and method for cleaning poultry pads or similar items includes a tub which rotates around a horizontal axis. The tub is mounted on a wheeled frame for towing by a car, tractor or other vehicle. Dirty, soiled pads are placed in the tub on-site and... | 11/18/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6484737 | Process of and device for treating small parts with a liquid treatment medium A machine for carrying out a process of treating small parts with a liquid treatment medium, especially for coating the small parts or for chemically deburring the small parts, has a closable container which includes a drum to receive the parts. The drum ... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6155276 | Apparatus and method for removing soil contaminants A portable ground soil remediation apparatus and method utilizing a water and biodegradeable soap mixture to result in an safe solution to effectively remove crude or refined oil from the soil, as well as the toxins associated with this type of contaminat... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6050276 | Apparatus and method for cleaning a precision substrate There are disclosed an apparatus and method for cleaning a precision substrate through use of high-frequency- or ultrasonic-applied cleaning liquid. An object substrate is horizontally held and rotated. High-frequency- or ultrasonic-applied cleaning liqui... | 04/18/2000 |
| 5185041 | Machine for washing plastic fragments to prepare them for recycling A process of, and apparatus for, washing fragments, such as plastic fragments, in a continuous fashion as part of a recycling operation. The plastic fragments are fed into an axially rotating perforated tube, wherein a stationary washing and rinsing spray... | 02/09/1993 |
| 5180437 | Machine for washing plastic fragments to prepare them for recycling A process of, and apparatus for, washing fragments, such as plastic fragments, in a continuous fashion as part of a recycling operation. The plastic fragments are fed into an axially rotating perforated tube, wherein a stationary washing and rinsing spray... | 01/19/1993 |
| 5027558 | Device for treating the surface of an article with solid particles The device disclosed is for treating an article, i.e., polishing an article, of the type with a rotating vessel where the article to be treated is fastened in relation to the vessel. To enable the article to be treated to be placed in position without the... | 07/02/1991 |
| 4938840 | Uniform treatment of large quantities of small parts The invention relates to an apparatus and method for the uniform treatment of the surfaces of a plurality of individual parts when such parts are processed as a single heap by introducing a mass of parts into a vessel where they form a heap; introducing a... | 07/03/1990 |
| 4368748 | Device for degreasing, tumbling and washing of industrially manufactured objects Centrifuge for degreasing and washing objects, particularly industrially manufactured pieces having blind holes, comprises a housing provided with a tilting device for tilting the centrifuge into an inclined position and returning it into an upright posit... | 01/18/1983 |
