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Class 134/169C - Conduit cleaner


Subclass of Class 134 - Cleaning and liquid contact with solids
No. of patents: 227
Last issue date: 05/15/2012


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NumberTitleIssue Date
8177919Medical cleaning device for cleaning interior surfaces of hollow shafts
A medical cleaning device is used to clean interior surfaces of hollow shafts of medical instruments. The device has a closed body which can be inserted into the hollow shaft of the medical instrument to be cleaned, an outer diameter of the body being smaller than a...
05/15/2012
7803233Arrangement for the cleaning of a pipe separator
A device or arrangement for cleaning a pipe separator (1) in which the separator body (2) includes an extended, tubular body with an inlet (4) and an outlet (5) having essentially the same diameter as the separator body. At the outlet, th...
09/28/2010
7771544Cleaning or care apparatus for medical of dental instruments
A connecting device of a cleaning or care apparatus or a cleaning cassette comprises a blocking device which is movable between a first position and a second position and prevents loosening or displacement of an instrument that is to be cleaned during a cleaning or ...
08/10/2010
7434601Cleaning and/or inspecting robot for hazardous environments including catalyst removal
A vacuum line connected to a robotic device is run into a reactor vessel. The robotic device has a rotating body, a cleaning arm, and stabilizing arms to stabilize the robotic device within the reactor vessel. The robotic device may be controlled/monitored from a re...
10/14/2008
7367346Method 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
7361229Device for deposition with chamber cleaner and method for cleaning chamber
A chamber cleaner includes a cleaner, which is sealed, a connector passing through a side of the cleaner, lamp assembly connected to the connector and uniformly arranged in an inside surface of the cleaner, a heat-source assembled in the lamp assembly and an exhaust...
04/22/2008
7305998Mobile 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
7306001Cleaning apparatus with cavitation enhancement unit
A method for cleaning tubes and heat exchangers provides a cavitation enhancement unit between a source of pressurized fluid an a lance. The pressurized fluid flows through jets, which impart a high speed rotation to a set of propellers, preferably square in profile...
12/11/2007
7276023Device for checking endoscope channels
In order to check endoscope channels, a predetermined quantity of liquid is led, at a predetermined pressure, through the channel that is to be checked, and the period of time for this is measured and evaluated. The predetermined quantity of liquid is determined via...
10/02/2007
7272869Ergonomic multi-functional cleaning machine
The ergonomic multi-functional cleaning machine includes a fresh liquid tank, a waste recovery tank positioned atop the fresh liquid tank, and a vacuum source for enabling a soil-containing fluid to be vacuumed into the waste recovery tank. The machine further inclu...
09/25/2007
7252095Mobile 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
7240636Jetter cup holder
Apparatus for holding a jetter cup having an opening, includes a peg having a first portion, a second portion and a third portion interposed between and larger than the first portion and the second portion, wherein the third portion is larger than the opening of the...
07/10/2007
7231930Valve assembly cleaning device
A valve assembly cleaning device includes a conduit fluidly couples the liquid propane regulator and valve assembly to a propane tank. The cleaning system includes a first tube selectively coupled to the conduit such that the first tube is in fluid connection with t...
06/19/2007
7198003Milking arrangement
The present invention refers to an arrangement and a method for milking of animals. The arrangement includes a number of milking stations (1), a central milk-receiving unit (30–32), and a transport conduit (15). Each milking station (1)...
04/03/2007
7198052Mobile 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
7182090System 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
7178534High pressure tube cleaning apparatus
An assembly for rotating and axially directing a high pressure spray hose and spray head to clean residue from the bores of thermal transfer tubes. Modular subassemblies are concentrically aligned and mounted to rotate in synchrony and direct a high-pressure water h...
02/20/2007
7159600Scarifying 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
7156112Method 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
7131450Method 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
7124766Apparatus and use thereof in cleaning a respiratory device
A cleaning apparatus includes a tank housing and a partition disposed in the tank housing so as to divide the interior thereof into pumping and cleaning chambers as the only chambers within the tank housing adapted to contain cleaning liquid. A submersible pump moun...
10/24/2006
7124521Apparatus for resurfacing an ice surface
An apparatus for resurfacing an ice surface includes a dolly including a body, a handle and a plurality of wheels attached thereto. The apparatus includes a device for operably receiving fluid from a reservoir and distributing fluid substantially evenly onto an ice ...
10/24/2006
7118533Disinfecting and storage apparatus for a trans-esophageal probe
An apparatus adapted for use with a trans-esophageal probe. The apparatus comprises a disinfecting unit and a storage unit, each of which includes a tubular housing having an interior, upper and lower ends, and an opening at the upper end for access to the interior....
10/10/2006
7108002Steam 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
7108024Apparatus for the simultaneous filling of precise amounts of viscous liquid material in a sanitary environment
An automated apparatus for the simultaneous filling of precise quantities of viscous liquid material to a plurality of containers in a sanitary environment, including a sanitary pump for delivering under pressure the viscous liquid material to a viscous liquid mater...
09/19/2006
7063095Drain 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
7040331High pressure tube cleaning apparatus
An assembly for rotating and axially directing a high pressure spray hose and spray head to clean residue from the bores of thermal transfer tubes. The assembly includes a number of subassemblies that are concentrically aligned and mounted to rotate in synchrony and...
05/09/2006
6978792Pump and conduit sterilizing system
A pump and conduit sterilizing system for cleaning out and sterilizing the pump and the conduits attached to the pump for spas and swimming pools and the like. The pump and conduit sterilizing system includes a pliable spigot fitting member being adapted to attach t...
12/27/2005
6955180Pipette washer
A pipette washer comprising a plurality of cells for receiving pipettes is disclosed. Each of the cells comprises a top opening for receiving pipettes to be washed and a bottom opening. A support member supports the cells with the top opening accessible to receive p...
10/18/2005
6928686Washing apparatus for endoscope
A washing apparatus for an endoscope includes a wire brush, a region for housing the wire brush and a driver adapted to advance and retract the wire brush. The wire brush is received in a pipe section of the wire housing region so that the wire brush may be selectiv...
08/16/2005
6919057Automated endoscope reprocessor
An automated endoscope reprocessor (10) includes a removable rack (12) for receiving a container (16, 16′). The container has a clamshell housing (20) having two mating portions (24, 26). The portions together define an internal ...
07/19/2005
6916456Pressure relief device for medical instrument reprocessor
A pressure regulating device for regulating the pressure exerted on a medical instrument in a reprocessor for microbially deactivating the medical instruments. ...
07/12/2005
6915810Apparatus for reprocessing a device having internal passageways
A reprocessing unit for the reprocessing of a device having internal passageways by applying a fluid at a plurality of pressures to the internal passageways of the device to permit reuse of the device in a clean environment, the reprocessing unit including a pressur...
07/12/2005
6892748Plug valve
A shield for a plug valve is provided to prevent debris from hindering the movement of moving components of the plug valve. The shield prevents larger sized debris from accumulating at an opening in a wall in which the plug valve is mounted, the wall defining a conf...
05/17/2005
6889730Hydraulic drive system
A hydraulic drive system that does not cause a decrease in efficiency of actuators, does not hinder an optimal action of devices such as flow adjustment valves, and does not cause any corrosion of water acting as an operating fluid. The system uses water as an opera...
05/10/2005
6877337Product for the cleaning of refrigeration installations, method and device for purging of the same
The invention relates to a cleaning fluid for a refrigeration plant, characterized in that it comprises a cleaning oil mixed with a liquefied carrier gas with which it forms, by expansion, a cleaning foam, for example the oil is a POE or a PAG and the gas is R134a.
04/12/2005
6874517Valve holding fixture for automated reprocessor
A fixture for holding a valve assembly in an automated washing system, wherein the valve assembly is movable between an opened position and a normally closed position. The fixture is comprised of first and second housing sections that are releaseably attachable to e...
04/05/2005
6860276Method for reprocessing a device having internal passageways
A method for the reprocessing of a device having internal passageways by applying a fluid at a plurality of pressures to the internal passageways of the device to permit reuse of the device in a clean environment includes applying a fluid having a single input press...
03/01/2005
6852172Method and apparatus for cleaning of a milking plant
A milking plant for milking animals, such as cows, wherein milk collecting means, prefeably in the form of teat cups, are attached to the teat of the animal whereafter milk is taken from the animal by use of vacuum. The milk is transported by a milk line system (...
02/08/2005
6848456Method for determining the existence of obstructions in the passageways of a medical instrument
A method for the reprocessing of a device having internal passageways by applying a fluid at a plurality of pressures to the internal passageways of the device to permit reuse of the device in a clean environment includes applying a fluid having a single input press...
02/01/2005
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