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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8020571 | Continual flow pin washer A multi-chambered deposition pin wash station is provided. The wash station includes a lower chamber and an upper drain basin connected by a plurality of wash tubes. Cleaning fluid is provided to the lower chamber and passes through the cleaning tubes into the upper... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7753061 | High pressure internal cleaning method and apparatus An improved method and apparatus for flushing the residue from internal surfaces of cavities in, for example, turbine blades. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, provision is made for simultaneously flushing the internal cavities of a plurality of turbin... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7520287 | Aqueous tube cleaning apparatus and method An aqueous tube cleaning apparatus and method includes a cleaning receptacle and a vertical receptacle, which is taller than the cleaning receptacle. A tube, or bundle of tubes, is placed in the cleaning receptacle, extending through an inlet port from the vertical ... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7328716 | Pressure-based gas delivery system and method for reducing risks associated with storage and delivery of high pressure gases Apparatus and method for dispensing a gas using a gas source coupled in selective flow relationship with a gas manifold. The gas manifold includes flow circuitry for discharging gas to a gas-using zone, and the gas source includes a pressure-regulated gas source ves... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7216655 | Wafer container washing apparatus A semi-conductor handling equipment cleaning method and apparatus are configured for use with wafer carriers. The cleaning apparatus comprises a base portion having first and second apertures and configured to support the wafer carrier in sealing contact about the f... | 05/15/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7086408 | Multipurpose system for the automatic washing and drying of industrial containers and appliances in controlled environmental conditions The present invention relates to a multipurpose system for the automatic washing and drying of industrial containers and appliances, in controlled environmental conditions. ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7032603 | Apparatus and method for cleaning airfoil internal cavities The present invention relates to a method and a device for cleaning internal passageways within a component, such as a component to be used in an engine. The device for cleaning the internal passageway includes a first probe having a longitudinal axis and at least o... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6955180 | Pipette 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 |
| 6953047 | Cabinet for chemical delivery with solvent purging The present invention is an apparatus 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 delivering the proces... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6926017 | Wafer container washing apparatus The present invention is directed to a semi-conductor handling equipment cleaning apparatus configured for use with wafer carriers. The base of the cleaning apparatus is configured to support the wafer carrier in sealing contact about a first aperture. A first fluid... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6892748 | Plug 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 |
| 6871658 | Transit concrete mixer drum washout system A washout system for cleaning concrete and other materials from the inside surface of a concrete mixer drum with a fluid is provided. The concrete mixer drum mounted to a concrete truck or the like with the fluid stored in a predetermined fluid source with the fluid... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6857447 | Pressure-based gas delivery system and method for reducing risks associated with storage and delivery of high pressure gases Apparatus and method for dispensing a gas using a gas source coupled in selective flow relationship with a gas manifold. The gas manifold includes flow circuitry for discharging gas to a gas-using zone, and the gas source includes a pressure-regulated gas source ves... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6848456 | Method 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 |
| 6823879 | Apparatus for cleaning pipes The present invention is an apparatus that cleans contaminants from pipes. The apparatus comprises a high velocity pump, a cleaning solution tank, a first line that selectively connects said cleaning solution tank to said high velocity pump, a solvent tank, a second... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6805140 | Apparatus and method for cleaning airfoil internal cavities The present invention relates to a method and a device for cleaning internal passageways within a component, such as a component to be used in an engine. The device for cleaning the internal passageway includes a first probe having a longitudinal axis and at least o... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6787111 | Apparatus and method for filling and cleaning channels and inlet ports in microchips used for biological analysis An apparatus for filling and cleaning channels and inlet ports of a microchip substrate is disclosed. A device of the apparatus comprising an array of tubes is inserted into each of the inlet ports of the microchip. The array of tubes of the device comprises a plura... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6773685 | Apparatus for sterilizing dental handpieces An apparatus for disinfecting and sterilizing dental handpieces includes a treating chamber with an internal holding stub which has through-channels for connecting exterior treatment fluid source elements to internal standard channels in and through the handpieces t... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6708717 | Flushing system for air conditioning drainage pipes A flushing system for air conditioning drainage pipes including a pipe assembly, a valve for selectively blocking the pass of the upstream drain line and a connection for a pressurized fluid supply. Each of the pipe assembly ends has a slidable tubular member cooper... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6698444 | Freeing of seized valves In order to free a seized valve, an inspection port is formed in a wall of the valve body and the areas where the valve is seized are determined. One or more injection ports are formed in the valve body adjacent to the seized portions of the valve, pressu... | 03/02/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6672320 | Apparatus for washing drums A drum washer has a base, a barrel support structure, and a water delivery system. A hollow drum is turned over and placed on the drum washer by inserting a spray head of the water delivery system through a hole in a top cover of the drum and into the int... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6648021 | Gas control device and method of supplying gas A modular gas control device for use with a compressed gas cylinder (111) comprises a primary module (152) and a secondary module (252) mounted on the primary module. The primary module comprises a first supporting body (154) having a first main gas flow ... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6648006 | Valve and a method of closing a valve Valve (1) with a through-going axial bore (4), a first spindle (5) axially displaceable in the bore (4), an elastic/flexible seal (10) placed at the one end surface (6) of the first spindle (5), at least two hollow connection branches (7, 8), each of whic... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6584995 | HVAC enviro-clean valve Currently, there are no products available which allow a user to treat microbial and bacterial growth inside a HVAC condensate drain line or clear a clogged line without cutting into the drain line. Our valve is an in-line condensate drain line valve that... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6581614 | Washing and chilling apparatus and method A method and apparatus for washing articles includes a washing compartment and a plurality of fluid outlets. A tray for retaining the articles is positionable in the washing compartment. The tray has at least one fluid directing nozzle which is alignable ... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6582654 | Fluid spray system for cleaning and sterilizing medical devices supported on a rack A fluid delivery system (20) for an automated processor (A) includes spray nozzles (102, 104, 106, 108, 110) for sequentially spraying washing, microbial decontaminant and rinsing solutions over a lumened device (B), such as an endoscope. The fluid delive... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6554009 | Device at washing apparatus for washing objects, preferably spray guns, with washing liquid, preferably a solvent The present invention relates to a device at washing apparatus for washing objects, preferably spray guns, with a washing liquid, preferably a solvent. The washing apparatus (1, 2, 3 or 3A) has at least one wash chamber (5) in which the object (4) is loca... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6536455 | Diffusion reactor with sloped bottom plate suitable for cleaning the same A cleaning system for a reaction chamber having jigs and top and bottom openings includes a cleaning solution supplier under the top opening for spraying a cleaning solution within the reaction chamber to supply the cleaning solution onto an inner wall of... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6536460 | Process line purge system and method Method and system for purging a process line of a process gas used in a semiconductor wafer fabrication process. Inert gas (e.g., nitrogen gas) is repeatedly charged from an inert gas source into the process line and evacuated using a vacuum system. The v... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6499502 | Method and device for filling a distribution line with corrosive gas The subject of the present invention is a method and a device for filling a distribution line (20) with corrosive gas. The said method is a method for filling with gas, with passivation, a line (20) for distributing corrosive gas, which line is intended t... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6467498 | City water flushing and sludge prevention control method For use with a city water system having a plurality of street water mains interconnected by branch water mains and having hydrants connected to the branch water mains, a city water flushing and sludge prevention method consisting the steps of: inserting a... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6443171 | Exhaust apparatus An exhaust apparatus for a treatment unit of electrical components, preferably wafers, particularly for a spray tool to clean electrical components, is described. To ensure that particles of a size greater than or equal to 0.16 μm in diameter can be reli... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6418946 | Apparatus for automatically cleaning resist nozzle An apparatus for cleaning dried photoresist from a photoresist dispensing nozzle. The tip of the photoresist dispensing nozzle is inserted through an opening in a nozzle base. A catch pan is positioned beneath the nozzle base. A solvent dispensing needle ... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6408861 | Urine bag cleaning manifold A urine bag cleaning manifold capable of pre-mixing a cleaning solution and water for washing one or more urine bags. The bags are then rinsed and allowed to dry. The urine bag cleaning manifold is adapted for attaching to a bathroom sink faucet, bathtub ... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6389613 | Pressure flush control system A pressure flush control system comprises a hose connected at one end to a water supply and an inflatable bag connected to the other end of the hose, so that water from the water supply flows through the hose and into the bag to inflate the bag after the ... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6379632 | Endoscope cleaning and disinfecting unit An endoscope cleaning and disinfecting unit has an inlet arranged on its disinfectant solution tank through which a concentrated disinfectant solution is injected into the disinfectant solution tank. A diluting solution supply supplies a diluting solution... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6378535 | Hollow article cleaning apparatus and hollow article cleaning method The hollow article cleaning apparatus comprisis a positioning means for positioning a hollow article to be cleaned in a fixed position, a plurality of cleaning medium injecting means movably disposed between an open position separated from a plurality of ... | 04/30/2002 |
