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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7407051 | Nozzleless conveyor belt and sprocket cleaning shaft A nozzleless belt-cleaning sprocket support shaft for cleaning endless conveyor belts has a first end, a second end, a central portion of generally square transverse cross section with a plurality of elongate narrow slits in each of the side walls in longitudinally ... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7305856 | Washing machine with dryer A cupboard-like washing machine includes a conveyer belt for moving the item to be washed in a cycle during a drying process. The dryer can be embodied as an air circulation dryer or an air evacuation dryer. Moving the item to be washed using the conveyer belt reduc... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7278433 | Washing a cored lettuce head A produce washer includes a holder to position a single piece of produce and a nozzle disposed at a horizontal distance adjacent to the holder. When the produce is a cored lettuce head, the cored lettuce head is positioned in the holder with the cored portion facing... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7258125 | Shopping cart sanitizing system The present invention comprises a system and method for removing contaminates from the surface of a shopping cart such as a grocery cart. The system includes subjecting the cart to multiple stages of disinfection, including washing, sanitizing, and drying stages. A ... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7165564 | Device for cleaning installations and related methods A device having at least one cleaning unit for cleaning installations, especially for the production and/or processing of food stuffs or pharmaceuticals is provided. The device may include a cleaning unit that is configured to move within the installation to be clea... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7146991 | Parts washer system An industrial parts washer system includes washing fluid, an assembly operable to apply the washing fluid to the part, a turbidity sensor coupled to the assembly operable to sense a condition of the washing fluid after the fluid washes the part, and a control unit c... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7081170 | Method of cleaning ballast A method of cleaning encrusted ballast comprises the steps of screening the encrusted ballast to separate detritus from the ballast, washing the screened ballast with water while removing the separated detritus on a conveyor belt unit, clarifying the washing water t... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7021322 | Warewash machine with wrap-around hood and multi-position splash guard, and drip flange for warewash machine A warewash machine includes a multi-position splash guard enabling multiple machine configurations in which undesired overspray is reduced or eliminated. A drip flange may also be provided to increase the amount of water that impinges upon wares. ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6926015 | Method of washing produce A produce washing method, which permits the washing of produce from both above and below in the field. The produce washing takes produce along a conveyor belt, from a loading section, to a washing section on which is located a washing unit, upward along an ascending... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6740172 | Modular belt cleaning apparatus A modular conveyor belt passes over and around at least one sprocket carried on a non-rotating hollow shaft and causes rotation of the sprocket. The sprocket includes a first pair of diametrically opposed sectors and a second pair of diametrically opposed sectors th... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6679276 | Apparatus and methods for washing the cored areas of lettuce heads during harvest An apparatus and method for washing a plurality of cored lettuce heads as they are harvested in the field is disclosed. The apparatus incorporates a multi-segment hinged conveyer forming a loop, at least one support platform having an opening, at least on... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6626192 | Produce washing method A produce washing method, which permits the washing of produce from both above and below in the field. Produce is transported along a conveyor belt, from a loading section, to a washing section on which is located a washing unit, upward along an ascending... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6626193 | Machine usable for washing scraps of fibrous material, which have been impregnated with resin A machine for washing scraps of fibrous material where the fibrous material has been impregnated with resin, and the machine extracts the resin via the use of appropriate solvents. The machine includes a closed, hollow container having an inlet and an out... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6619301 | Ultrasonic processing device and electronic parts fabrication method using the same To provide an ultrasonic processing device that is capable of effectively carrying out a cleaning operation, a resist-stripping operation, etc. by projecting ultrasonic uniformly over an entirety of the ultrasonic processing target region by means of ultr... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6584991 | Washer A washer for use in industrial applications includes a housing with a series of opposing spray nozzles. Material to be processed entering the housing is suspended between the opposing spray nozzles under fluid pressure and, by virtue of the angle of the o... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6584992 | Cleaning system and method The present invention comprises a conveyor assembly for carrying an item that has been painted by over-spray or dipping to a cleaning chamber where a cleaning means, typically a high pressure water cleaning device, is used to remove paint layers from an i... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6561203 | Container cleaning, draining and drying apparatus Herein is disclosed a container cleaning, draining and drying apparatus comprising: a transfer mechanism for transferring a container filled with a content; a cleaning mechanism for cleaning an outer surface of the container during the transfer; a drainin... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6502434 | Effluent shower for pulp washer A washer for washing a fiber suspension includes a porous surface traveling in a running direction and having a width in a direction transverse to the running direction. The porous surface is configured for carrying the fiber suspension thereon. A shower ... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6427707 | Mobile supermarket trolley washer A mobile supermarket trolley washing apparatus including an enclosure through which the trolleys pass. Spray nozzles deliver a liquid stream to the trolleys within the enclosure to clean the trolleys.... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6383303 | High volume fluid head An apparatus for spraying a liquid on the surface of assemblies that are moving through wash and rinse stations. The apparatus of the invention comprises a liquid box that contains a liquid supply vessel in addition to containing a liquid nozzle wherein a... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6349730 | Food washing apparatus A food washing apparatus comprising a means for generating a sheet-like water jet stream that impinges against foods such as marine products including edible jellyfish, seaweed, shucked or shell-covered shellfish and the like, farm products including vege... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6347637 | Cleaning method of containers and apparatus thereof A container cleaning apparatus comprises a solvent cleaning unit having a solvent cleaning chamber, and a rinsing unit having a rinsing chamber connected to the solvent cleaning chamber. Containers are conveyed by a conveyor through the solvent cleaning c... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6298865 | Apparatus and methods for washing the cored areas of lettuce heads during harvest An apparatus and method for washing a plurality of cored lettuce heads as they are harvested in the field is disclosed. The apparatus incorporates a multi-segment hinged conveyer forming a loop, at least one support platform having an opening, at least on... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6273106 | Particulate matter washing apparatus and method In a method of washing contaminated particulate matter, a screw conveyor is disposed in a cleaning tank for rotation around a substantially vertical axis so that the lower part of the screw conveyor is positioned under the surface of the cleaning water an... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6269823 | Can washing apparatus with plastic risers A can washing apparatus includes a supply line or header connected to a plurality of risers. The risers are formed from a plastic material and are held to the frame of the can washing apparatus by an elongated metal support which is in turn welded to the ... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6250318 | Method and apparatus for washing and drying semi-conductor devices A cleaning apparatus which comprises a spray cleaning arrangement capable of even cleaning of devices. The cleaning arrangement is disposed within a housing, and is directed towards a conveyor belt, which transports the device to be cleaned across the var... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6179954 | Apparatus and method for etching printed circuit board An etching apparatus for etching a printed circuit board includes a transport mechanism for horizontally transporting a printed circuit board in a transporting direction so that a height of the printed circuit board during etching is kept at a transport p... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6161560 | Sealed aqueous self-cleaning rinse sump for aqueous spray washers A sealed aqueous self cleaning rinse sump is provided for an aqueous spray washer. The rinse sump is pressurized by a weir restriction which directs return fluid into the rinse sump while simultaneously providing a pressure seal at the inlet of the rinse ... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6129099 | Pallet washing apparatus and method A method and apparatus for cleaning articles such as pallets, totes, containers, bins, trays, carts, and other like articles. The apparatus includes a main housing having a conveyor system on which articles are transported into and through a washing chamb... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6077359 | Procedure and device for the chemical and electrolytic treatment of printed circuit boards and conductor films A method of treatment of printed circuit boards or conductor films with a chemical, electrolytic, or rinsing treatment liquid, and to a device for carrying out the method, where the printed circuit boards or conductor films are transported in a horizontal... | 06/20/2000 |
| 6068004 | Vessel cleaning machine including an inspection device In order to be able to carry out in a vessel cleaning machine with a circulating conveyor chain a safe, reliable and fast inspection of the interior of the vessel cleaning machine, an inspection device is arranged on the conveyor chain. The inspection dev... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6065482 | Non-linear chain belt type conveyor A compact chain belt-type conveyor for conveying articles along a non-linear path through an industrial washer and drier. The chain belt-type conveyor provides an article sensing means wherein the sensing means is responsive to the presence of an article ... | 05/23/2000 |
| 6063191 | Apparatus for the coating of flat-form substrates especially of printed circuit boards An apparatus for the coating of flat-form substrates, especially of printed circuit boards, solder masks and the like, wherein there is arranged between two coating stations a turning station for the printed circuit boards, which are conveyed on a transpo... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6032311 | Egg washing apparatus A warm water supply spot is located near a top end of an egg conveyance device and the degree of slope for the device is increased in the region from the water supply spot to the top end, so that the water dammed by the egg moving up the egg conveyance de... | 03/07/2000 |
| 6026831 | Single-unit, conveyor-type washer A washer capable of simultaneously washing trays and dishware. The single unit washer has a dual conveyor system. One conveyor transports trays through the washer and another conveyor transports racks containing dishware and drinking vessels. Preferably, ... | 02/22/2000 |
| 6003529 | Dish machine/pot washer In a warewashing machine, a power wash zone is adapted to function either in a pot washing mode or in a warewashing mode. A valve controls the flow of water into an upper manifold. In the pot washing mode when the flow of water into the upper manifold is ... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5996599 | Cleaning device for puncture-resistant protective gloves and the like The invention relates to cleaning equipment for puncture-resistant gloves and the like and to a support, which accommodates one or several holding mechanisms for puncture-resistant gloves, the support being constructed movably, so that each holding mechan... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5992173 | Food product package chiller for dissipating packaging heat A food product package chiller is disclosed that dissipates heat generated in the packaging process so that there is a reduction of heat imparted to the food product. In particular, when the present invention is applied to, e.g., heat shrink vacuum sealed... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5939115 | Method and apparatus for decontaminating poultry carcasses An apparatus for bacteriologically decontaminating poultry carcasses and then chilling the carcasses to a preservation temperature includes a decontaminating tank and a chilling tank. The decontaminating tank holds a disinfectant solution, which is mainta... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5924431 | Electronic component cleaning apparatus A cleaning apparatus (10) is disclosed for cleaning electronic components within JEDEC or Auer containers (59). The containers with electronic components and assemblies therein are conveyed through the apparatus by a conveyor assembly (18). A manifold ass... | 07/20/1999 |
