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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8083864 | Cleaning device A cleaning device for cleaning any enclosure having at least one drainage capable of enclosing one liquid. The enclosure including but, not limited to a toilet bowl, a bidet, a bathtub, a sink, a reservoir, a tank and, a shower stall. The cleaning device comprising ... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8062434 | Cleaning device for cleaning nozzles of SMT machines A cleaning device to clean a plurality of nozzles of a surface-mount technology (SMT) includes a first cleaning container, a supporting board, a filtering member, a second cleaning container and a connection member. The first cleaning container defines a first openi... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8034193 | Endoscope cleaning/disinfecting apparatus An endoscope cleaning/disinfecting apparatus 1 according to the prevent invention includes an apparatus body 2 including a cleaning tank 6 for storing an endoscope retaining tray 4 in which an endoscope 5 is stored, a top cover ... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8007599 | Apparatus for washing circuits involved in the preparation of milk-based beverages Apparatus for washing hydraulic circuits involved in the preparation of milk-based beverages in machines for automatically dispensing hot drinks and/or in machines for preparing and supplying espresso coffee, said circuits comprising at least one first hydraulic pat... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7998281 | Apparatus and method of cleaning a transfer line heat exchanger tube An apparatus for on-line cleaning and maintaining the cleanliness of a transfer line exchanger tube is provided. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a housing having a first end, a second end and a longitudinal axis, the housing further including a first inlet... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7879156 | Apparatus for washing circuits involved in the preparation of milk-based beverages Apparatus for washing hydraulic circuits involved in the preparation of milk-based beverages in machines (1) for automatically dispensing hot drinks and/or in machines (1) for preparing and supplying espresso coffee, said circuits comprising at least o... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7674341 | Apparatus and methods for cleaning combustion systems The invention provides compositions and methods for more thoroughly cleaning internal combustion engines, fuel systems and emission systems and that operate with reduced toxic emissions. The invention provides an apparatus that contains at least one vessel for recei... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7645346 | Pipeline cleaning apparatus A cleaning apparatus useful for cleaning the interior of a pipeline contains: (A) a platform of a dimension sufficient to be inserted through an opening in the pipeline, the platform containing one or more portions; (B) a fluid interrupter having one or more parts t... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7475697 | Cleaning device for medical instruments There is a disclosed a cleaning for a medical instrument, including a nozzle main body detachably to a surgical ultrasonic treatment instrument including a channel, and the nozzle main body includes a water supply port opened in a position connected to the channel, ... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7410544 | Method for cleaning electroless process tank A method for cleaning a metal plating tank is provided herein. In accordance with the method, the tank is exposed to a first acid (103), after which the tank is exposed to a second acid in the presence of a first oxidizing agent (107). ... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7406973 | Stethoscope cleaning assembly An assembly structured to clean the head portion of a stethoscope comprising a housing including a path of travel along which the head portion passes during cleaning. A supply of cleaning fluid is associated with a dispensing assembly which is cooperatively disposed... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7367350 | Processing device and method of maintaining the device A film processing device using vaporized liquid source capable of confirming the flow control accuracy of flow control equipment such as a mass flow controller (15) controlling the flow of the liquid source without separating the flow control equipment from p... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7367346 | Method for cleaning hollow tubing and fibers Hollow porous fibers containing adhered contaminants are cleaned to remove the contaminants by backflushing a liquid to fill the pores, and adding a flow of gas so as to form a two-phase mixture of gas and bubbles of liquid that can scrub the fibers, loosening the c... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7337789 | Cleaning apparatus for exhaust system and method The present invention provides for a cleaning apparatus for a vertical exhaust pipe in an exhaust system, the cleaning apparatus comprising a cleaning liquid source, an enclosure receiving a cleaning liquid from the cleaning liquid source, and a fluid communication ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7334595 | Cabinet for chemical delivery with solvent purging and removal The present invention is an apparatus and process for storing and delivering a low vapor pressure process chemical to a process tool for semiconductor fabrication, comprising: a) a bulk container for storing the process chemical; b) a process container for deliverin... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7306000 | Large scale tubular line cleaning system A large scale cleaning plug (L) adaptable to be placed within an interior passageway (10) of a tubular system (14) includes a frame structure (208) with a first and second end (202 and 204) supporting an outer skin member (200 | 12/11/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7273320 | Method and apparatus for cleaning particulate matter from an optic-connector surface A cleaning tool for cleaning particulate matter from contact surfaces of fiber-optics ferrules of an electronics assembly has one or more first connector halves for engaging one or more second connector halves hosting the ferrules to be cleaned, and one or more clea... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7267133 | Large scale tubular line kiting system A large scale cleaning plug (L) adaptable to be placed within an interior passageway (10) of a tubular system (14) includes a generally conically shaped element (C) having a first end (18) and an opposite second end (20). The width of the... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7267134 | Control of detonative cleaning apparatus A shockwave cleaning apparatus cleans one or more surfaces within a vessel. A sensor senses one or more thermodynamic properties associated with the vessel. A control system is coupled to an initiator and a fuel/oxidizer source to control the firing of the apparatus... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7264013 | Enhanced purge effect in gas conduit The present invention provides a gas transfer apparatus designed for enhanced purging of a pigtail conduit and a process for effecting such purging. The apparatus comprises a surge chamber having a first end, a body and a second end, the first end in communication w... | 09/04/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7237565 | Fluid feeding apparatus A fluid feeding apparatus capable of excluding the outer environmental influences in feeding a fluid susceptible to contamination, decomposition or denaturation on contact with the outer environment. The includes comprises at least one liquid source container, a cle... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7225834 | Recreational vehicle valve and connector assembly for rinsing a sewer hose A valve and connector assembly for interconnection with and rinsing of sewage hoses including sewage discharge hoses and connectors for Recreational Vehicles. The assembly comprises a connector for interconnection with a sewage hose having connectors compatible with... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7216393 | Optical connector cleaning device The present invention relates to an optical-connector cleaning device, wherein an outer casing has an openable and closable window, through which a cleaning tape for cleaning fiber end surface of the optical connectors is gradually fed. The optical-connector ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7185529 | Shower station testing assembly for pressure testing plumbing The present invention provides a testing assembly for pressure testing a plumbing system in a building where the building has a shower station with a drain and a shower inlet. The testing assembly includes a drain adapter, a hose fitting on the shower inlet, and a h... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7182090 | System for cleaning components of a water retaining device, associated water retaining device, and water propulsion device for use therein A system for cleaning components of one or more water retaining devices (e.g., tubs) includes two pumps, a tank, one or more supply valves, a water retaining device, and control circuitry. The pumps control the flow of a concentrated cleaning agent and water to the ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7178745 | Dispense tip with vented outlets In a fluid pump and cartridge assembly, a cartridge includes a material inlet port, a material outlet port, and a feed screw. The feed screw delivers fluid to be dispensed from the fluid inlet to the outlet port. The fluid inlet is preferably elongated in a directio... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7159600 | Scarifying apparatus for interior surface of pipeline field The invention relates to an apparatus for scarifying the interior surface of a sewer pipe. The apparatus consists of a chassis, with an outer frame coupled to the chassis and an inner frame slidably coupled to the outer frame. Two extendible arms are attached to opp... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7156112 | Method and apparatus for cleaning paint supply systems A solvent flush cleaning system for a paint supply system. The cleaning system includes an air injection system that injects air directly into the pumping chambers of the solvent pump to entrain air within the solvent. The cleaning system preferably includes a dedic... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7131450 | Method for washing a sample tube and its washing apparatus A sample tube is washed by inserting a suction tube from an open end of the sample tube having a closed end, and circulating washing liquid supplied from an upper side of the closed end of the sample tube over an exterior and in an interior of the sample tube to suc... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7124466 | Particle capture system A particle capture system includes a container sized to receive a structural disc drive component. A fixture is able to maintain the disc drive component within a spray zone in the container, and a first nozzle in the container is connected to a fluid source and is ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7108002 | Steam cleaning system and method for semiconductor process equipment Disclosed are systems and methods for removing stubborn contaminants, aluminum fluoride and aluminum chloride in particular, from components of semiconductor-processing equipment. One embodiment forces steam through small holes in a gas distribution plate to remove ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7089949 | Apparatus for maneuvering a device within the interior of storage tanks An apparatus for attachment to a commercially available cleaning wand for maneuvering the wand inside a storage tank. Two arms each have an end pivotally connected to a handle and another end pivotally connected to the wand to form a four bar linkage. A gimbal arran... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7066186 | Method and apparatus mounted on a painting system to clean a paint feed line A method and apparatus are provided to clean a paint feed-line (1) of a painting system, line running from at least one paint tank (2, 9) to a paint deposition device (3) and feeding paint in this direction during the operational stages. During ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7063095 | Drain washing apparatus The present invention relates to apparatus for washing drains. The apparatus includes a support and a nozzle, which are adapted and configured to convey fluid to and to wash a drain. Typically, the apparatus includes a wand as the support and a ball or head as the n... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7055536 | System and method for cleaning a feed dispenser A cleaning system for a livestock feeding device which unclogs blockage without the need for a workman to enter the feed dispensing area. The system includes at least two swiping arms which are positioned at a lower area of the feed system. The system is environment... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7055533 | Apparatus and method for cleaning HVE conduits An apparatus for dispensing misted cleaning or disinfecting solution at one or more atomizing discharge ports for cleaning suction conduits, such as HVE conduits. The apparatus includes a venturi valve to extract concentrated cleaning/disinfectant fluid from a stora... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7047988 | Automatic cleaning mechanism for a paint sprayer A cleaning device which washes each of the components of a paint sprayer from the correct angle to ensure that all residue is properly removed. The invention provides a mechanism for aligning cleaning nozzles with the components of the paint sprayer. Holding devices... | 05/23/2006 |
