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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7338565 | Housingless washer An industrial parts washer includes a stand adapted to support a part, a chamber selectively moveable from a first position clear of the part to a second position engaging the stand where the chamber forms a closed volume encapsulating the part. A nozzle is position... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7305998 | Mobile flushing unit and process In one embodiment of the invention, a method of cleaning a workpiece is disclosed. The method comprises providing a mobile flushing unit and servicing the workpiece as follows: a) connecting a flexible hose of the mobile flushing unit to one end of the workpiece and... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7252095 | Mobile flushing unit and process In one embodiment of the invention, a method of cleaning a workpiece is disclosed. The method comprises providing a mobile flushing unit and servicing the workpiece as follows: a) connecting a flexible hose of the mobile flushing unit to one end of the workpiece and... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7231929 | Dishwasher and adjustable rack An automatic dishwasher comprises a tub comprising a peripheral wall defining a wash chamber, a rotating water spray assembly in the wash chamber for spraying liquid into the wash chamber, at least one side sprayer in the wash chamber for spraying liquid into the wa... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7198052 | Mobile flushing unit and process In one embodiment of the invention, a method of cleaning a workpiece is disclosed. The method comprises providing a mobile flushing unit and servicing the workpiece as follows: a) connecting a flexible hose of the mobile flushing unit to one end of the workpiece and... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7108001 | Method and apparatus for rotation of a workpiece in supercritical fluid solutions for removing photo resist, residues and particles therefrom A supercritical fluid cleaning system uses process fluid for operating rotary motors in the chamber with fluid bearings and fluid load levitation for rotating workpieces and impellers. Rotating speed and direction sensors and a home position locator facilitate motor... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7029539 | Angular spin, rinse, and dry module and methods for making and implementing the same A method for processing a wafer in a spin, rinse, and dry (SRD) module is provided. The method includes engaging a wafer in a process plane, spinning the wafer in the process plane, and cleaning a top surface and a bottom surface of the wafer while spinning the wafe... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7010942 | Drum type washing machine A drum type washing machine includes a cabinet which defines an outer appearance of the washing machine, a water tub set inside the cabinet to contain wash water therein, a rotary tub having spin drying perforations and rotatably set in the water tub, and a water tu... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6959838 | Toy water gun with distributor wheel The present invention is directed to a toy gun system that may include a toy gun having a housing with a nozzle, wherein the toy water gun may be adapted to discharge an output stream of liquid through the nozzle. The toy gun system may further include a wheel fabri... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6904920 | Method and apparatus for cleaning containers A machine for cleaning containers such as flat media carriers has inside and outside arrays of nozzles arranged to spray a cleaning solution onto containers supported on a spinning rotor in a chamber. The cleaning solution, a mixture of water and a detergent or surf... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6821356 | Cleaning device and method for cleaning, using liquid and/or supercritical gases A cleaning apparatus includes (1) a pressure tank with at least one cleaning tank arranged therein; (2) means for supplying the cleaning apparatus with a cleaning fluid; and (3) means inside the pressure tank for setting the at least one cleaning tank in motion, whe... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6363954 | Paint roller cleaning device A cleaning device for cleaning a paint roller cover with a cleaning liquid emanating from a liquid pressure supply line. The cleaning device includes a generally elongated casing for receiving the paint roller cover. The casing is provided with a casing s... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6257255 | Substrate treatment device A device for the treatment of substrates has a container having walls and being filled with a treatment fluid. At least one substrate carrier is mounted in the container so as to move the substrates vertically in a reciprocating manner without a substrate... | 07/10/2001 |
| 5816275 | Paint roller cleaner A hydraulically powered cleaner for cleaning a paint roller. The cleaner comprises a housing and removable cover which closes and a cleaning chamber within. Water pressure rotates a turbine mounted inside the housing, which turbine in turn rotates the pai... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5507060 | Apparatus for automatically cleaning baby bottles inside and out An apparatus for automatically cleaning baby bottles inside and out comprising a base in a generally rectangular configuration having a floor, a drain thereabove and offset from parallel therewith for water run off and parallel side walls therebetween; a ... | 04/16/1996 |
| 5482065 | Industrial washing machine There is disclosed an industrial washing machine which includes a casing with a lid, a liquid reservoir within the casing and a collecting area associated with the reservoir. The washing machine further includes a cover adapted for covering the collection... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5482066 | Parts washing machine A parts washing machine is provided for cleaning and degreasing, e.g., automotive parts which includes a tray rotatably mounted within an enclosure. A drive mechanism is provided for rotating the tray which includes a drive member such as a gear which is ... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5413132 | Parts cleaner with rotating carriage A parts cleaning system for cleaning workpieces includes a washer drum for receiving a rotating parts carriage. The rotating carriage includes a self-contained gear assembly and retains multiple baskets that are rotated during cleaning. The system further... | 05/09/1995 |
| 4863569 | Support for a device for cleaning the doors of a battery-arranged coke furnace A device for cleaning the doors of battery-arranged coke furnaces is provided. The device is suspended at four points from steel cables which pass along a pulley and are joined at its other end to a counter-weight. The cable is joined to the counter-weigh... | 09/05/1989 |
| 4718440 | Non electric dishwasher An improved water powered dishwasher uniquely adapted to be operated by a domestic water supply line of either high, low or medium pressure including a housing, a rack rotatably mounted within the housing, the rack being adapted to support articles to be ... | 01/12/1988 |
| 4699162 | Utensil washer with hydraulically driven basket A washer for utensils, such as baking pans and trays, having a spray chamber containing a movably mounted utensil rack and spray nozzles arranged to impinge upon articles stacked in the rack; a source for supplying wash and rinse water under pressure to t... | 10/13/1987 |
| 4448209 | Washer for paint rollers A washing apparatus for cleaning paint applicators of the roller type in which a housing is provided for resiliently retaining a roller; a washing cylinder is provided for contact with the roller. Water power is utilized to rotate the washing cylinder and... | 05/15/1984 |
| 4370992 | Washing apparatus for small parts A washing apparatus for small parts which will permit the loading of the parts into the apparatus in a fast and efficient manner and at the same time will afford maximum cleaning of the parts. The particular component parts for which the machine is specif... | 02/01/1983 |
| 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 |
| 4368747 | Dishwasher A compact, portable, self-contained dishwasher adapted to be operably connected to a domestic hot water supply. The unit requires no auxillary power, relying solely upon water pressure for operation. The dishes and cookware to be washed are positioned upo... | 01/18/1983 |
| 4325394 | Submersible motor chemical processing apparatus An apparatus for chemically processing an item by submersion in a liquid bath having a means for rotating the item while it is submerged. The means for rotating the item includes a positive displacement continuous-rotation motor capable of submersion in t... | 04/20/1982 |
| 4311158 | Washer-dryer for paint rollers A washer/dryer for paint rollers comprises a bucket-like container having pivotally-mounted inside a normally horizontal paint-roller spindle-shaft assembly, including outward resilient supports of a length less than a standard paint roller, to leave the ... | 01/19/1982 |
| 4294272 | Apparatus for washing, rinsing and spin drying paint rollers A receptacle is provided for receiving a paint roller therein. An elongated horizontal roller support structure is journalled within the receptacle for rotation about a horizontal axis extending longitudinally of the roller support structure. The roller s... | 10/13/1981 |
| 4217919 | Ratchet conveyor and electrical energy cleaning system The present invention is directed to an apparatus for moving articles in a continuous manner through a fluid bath and for cleaning such articles by electrical energy comprising: a trough for holding said fluid bath, having an article feeding area and an a... | 08/19/1980 |
| 4217920 | Cleaning machine with externally mounted turntable trolley operator A cleaning machine of the type utilized for the cleaning and degreasing of parts, in which the item to be cleaned is positioned within a cleaning chamber mounted on a turntable platform and cleaning sprays directed at the part. The part is conveniently lo... | 08/19/1980 |
| 4217918 | Ratchet conveyor system The present invention is directed to an apparatus for moving articles in a continuous manner through a fluid bath. The apparatus comprises: a trough for holding said fluid bath, having an article feeding area and an article dispensing area; a ratchet conv... | 08/19/1980 |
| 4165994 | Machine for washing and drying parts Screw blanks are loaded automatically into a rotatable tub while the latter is in an inclined loading-washing position. As the tub rotates, a washing liquid is sprayed into the tub to clean residue from the blanks and to wash chips from the blanks, the li... | 08/28/1979 |
| 4117855 | Washing machine for industrial parts A square base with upright side walls and a flat top wall defining a large circular opening has an upstanding ring spaced concentrically around the opening. A cylindrical hood open at the bottom fits within the ring and is pivotally connected to the top o... | 10/03/1978 |
| 4112937 | Gas operated reciprocating cleaning agitator The apparatus of this invention relates to an agitating device which is to effect cleaning of metallic parts in a cleaning solution with the parts being submerged in a volume of the solution contained within a container. A valve rod is movably mounted wit... | 09/12/1978 |
| 4109612 | Electroless plating apparatus for discrete microsized particles Method and apparatus are disclosed for producing very uniform coatings of a desired material on discrete microsized particles by electroless techniques. Agglomeration or bridging of the particles during the deposition process is prevented by imparting a s... | 08/29/1978 |
| 4104082 | Lifting device for use in a liquid medium A lifting device for raising a platform out of a liquid medium and lowering it back into the liquid medium comprises a tank supporting the platform and connected to a side wall of the space containing the liquid medium through a linkage pivoted to the sid... | 08/01/1978 |
| 4039350 | Industrial cleaning system An industrial cleaning system comprising a method and apparatus for substantially inverting a container to be cleaned into a washing space, temporarily enclosing the space, discharging cleaning fluids into and onto the container in a predetermined cycle o... | 08/02/1977 |
| 3973989 | Cleaning machine for metal parts A cleaning machine for cleaning dirty, greasy or otherwise polluted metal parts comprises a foraminated basket for receiving said metal parts, which basket is rigidly mounted for rotation with a rotatable wheel. The wheel is driven by spray jets from spra... | 08/10/1976 |
| 3971394 | Apparatus for cleaning vehicle parts An apparatus for cleaning vehicle parts includes a reservoir containing a lower layer of water and an upper layer of solvent, a fluid pump for conveying solvent from the solvent layer to the parts to remove dirt and grease therefrom, a solvent collector f... | 07/27/1976 |
