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Dining Table Having Integral Dishwasher
A space-saving dishwasher, which may be installed within a counter top or table, having a dish-carrying rack that is vertically shiftable through the open top of the dishwasher for facilitating loading and unloading of the dishes.
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| 8025070 | Apparatus for treating a surface bounding a space within which a bulk supply of flowable material can be contained An apparatus for treating a surface bounding a space within which a bulk supply of flowable material can be contained. The apparatus has an elongate support with a proximal region and a distal region. At least one flexible tube is provided at the distal region of th... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8006710 | Cleaning device and method for cleaning a workpiece In order to produce a cleaning device which cleans in a particularly effective manner wherein the cleaning device comprises a cleaning chamber for accommodating a workpiece requiring cleaning and a fluid transfer device for transferring at least one fluid into the c... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7870864 | Belt-driven spray assembly for a dishwasher A dishwasher includes a spray assembly positioned in the wash chamber of the dishwasher's tub. The spray assembly includes a pump outlet that rotates relative to the bottom wall of the tub. One end of a flexible hose is secured to the pump outlet. The other end of t... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7841351 | Coil cleaning machine A machine for cleaning coils in HVAC installations including particularly the coils located in outdoor HVAC units and coils located in interior ductwork the machine comprising a shell housing enclosing cleaning fluids, an electrical system for line power or battery ... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7798158 | Mobile mark removal system Disclosed is a cleaning system for removing coatings from a hard surface by high pressure liquid. The system employs a combination liquid and vacuum reservoir connected to a high pressure pump for directing ultra high pressure water through a blast head mounted on a... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7784477 | Automated non-contact cleaning The disclosed system, device and method for automated non-contact cleaning of hardware articles generally includes: a cleaning chamber configured to at least partially enclose the hardware article to be cleaned; a plurality of nozzles configured to spray a sublimati... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7673639 | Washing arm and dishwasher having the same A washing arm and a dishwasher having the washing nozzle are provided. The washing arm includes a first arm capable of rotating by wash liquid flowing therethrough, and a second arm rotating with respect to the first arm through wash liquid supplied from the first a... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7513264 | Flat surface washing apparatus An engine and high pressure pump are mounted onto a wheeled chassis. High pressure water is distributed to a rotating wand and nozzle assembly on the wheeled chassis so that as the chassis is moved along a linear path, high pressure water is sprayed onto an underlyi... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7431040 | Method and apparatus for dispensing a rinse solution on a substrate An apparatus and method for dispensing a rinse solution on a substrate in which the rinse solution is dispensed through one nozzle array substantially near a center of a substrate and is dispensed through a second nozzle array across a radial span of the substrate. ... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7418971 | Vending machine hose controller A vending machine and a hose controller system for vending machines wherein the dispenser hose is axially and torsionally controlled to facilitate slight twisting, thereby minimizing applicator tool resistance, and making it easier for users to operate the remote ve... | 09/02/2008 |
| RE40463 | Rollover pressure car wash apparatus and methods of operating same A variable pressure spray type vehicle laundry apparatus in which a carriage is mounted for longitudinal displacement along overhead parallel beams and an inverted L shaped spray arm carrying both horizontally and vertically directed nozzles circumscribes the vehicl... | 08/26/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7406971 | Method of simultaneously flushing internal cavities of multiple parts An improved method 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 turbine blades, with... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7383845 | Portable vehicle underbody washing system A portable washing device to be used to wash vehicles, consisting of a water supply tank (1), a gravity-flow supply hose (2) leading to a pressurizing pump (3), the pressurizing pump, a distribution hose (4), an underbody washer mechanism... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7383844 | Meniscus, vacuum, IPA vapor, drying manifold A head is provided which includes a first surface of the head capable of being in close proximity to the wafer surface, and includes a first conduit region on the head where the first conduit region is defined for delivery of a first fluid to wafer of the surface an... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7383601 | Substrate brush scrubbing and proximity cleaning-drying sequence using compatible chemistries, and method, apparatus, and system for implementing the same In one embodiment, a substrate preparation system is provided. The system includes a brush, a front head, and a back head. The brush is configured to brush scrub a back surface of a substrate using a brush scrubbing chemistry. The front head is defined in close prox... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7353560 | Proximity brush unit apparatus and method An apparatus is provided for producing a wet region and corresponding dry region on a wafer. A proximity brush unit delivers fluids with a rotatable brush to produce the wet region on the wafer. As the proximity brush unit moves in a selected scan method across the ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7350528 | Warewash machine with moveable table and multi-position rack support track A warewash machine includes a housing at least in part defining a washing chamber having an access opening and a door mounted for movement between a closed position for washing and an open position for inlet/outlet of wares through the access opening. At least one n... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7311823 | Pool filter cleaning device A pool filter cleaning device (1) which allows a person to thoroughly clean a filter cartridge (15) quickly and easily with minimal amount of splash back. The pool filter cleaning device (1) is comprised of a handle (2), an angled head se... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7308900 | Flat surface washing apparatus An engine and high pressure pump are mounted onto a wheeled chassis. High pressure water is distributed to a rotating wand and nozzle assembly on the wheeled chassis so that as the chassis is moved along a linear path, high pressure water is sprayed onto an underlyi... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7270136 | Apparatus for cleaning the edges of wafers The invention concerns an apparatus for cleaning the edge of a wafer that may be relatively simply constructed with low cost, and prevent the wafer from being re-contaminated by the edge cleaning, thus resulting in increase of the yield rate of wafers. The apparatus... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7264009 | Cleaning system and method of use A cleaning apparatus is provided for cleaning an inner surface of a container. A spray head is arranged for operable fluid communication with a fluid pump and has a nozzle configured to disperse liquid in a mist. A mount carries the spray head and is removably suppo... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7255116 | Stripe removal system A system for removing paint and other coatings from hard surfaces is mounted on a truck for over-the-road travel. The truck bed carries a high power vacuum pump, a self propelled tractor with an attached blast head, a liquid reservoir, a sump or vacuum tank, and a r... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7249606 | Apparatus for online and offline cleaning of industrial systems An industrial air or liquid handling device access and cleaning apparatus which allows the cleaning operator to clean the interior of a device while the device continues in operation, thus negating the need to shut down the system. The apparatus incorporates a clean... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7243665 | Spray-type automotive wheel washer An automotive wheel washer comprising a circular conduit having a diameter of approximately 12 to 20 inches and further provided with a plurality of circumferentially spaced nozzles which direct cleaning fluid and chemicals laterally of the wheel washer and toward t... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7238085 | Method and apparatus to process substrates with megasonic energy A variety of techniques may be employed, alone or in combination, to enhance contact between a processed substrate and applied megasonic energy. In accordance with one embodiment of the new invention, the vibration plate is brought into intimate contact with one sur... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7213606 | Valve device, a unit for unloading loose materials from a dispenser device to a user unit comprising the valve device and a method for unloading loose material from a dispenser device to a user unit A valve device comprises a pipe, a first closing element, mobile between a first position in which it leaves the pipe open and a second position in which it seals the pipe closed, a second closing element, mobile between a first position in which it leaves the pipe ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7200889 | Device and process for cleaning electrified contact rail insulators for rail rapid transit systems A device and process for cleaning electrical insulators mounted under an electrified contact rail parallel to a rail track comprises positioning arm(s) attached to a vehicle that travels on the track and a cleaning station with fixed or moveable fingers. The fingers... | 04/10/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7156323 | Portable spray rack A spray rack suitable for testing a window in a building includes a plurality of spray bars and at least one stand-off leg. The plurality of spray bars each include at least one nozzle for spraying fluid. The at least one stand-off leg is coupled with the plurality ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7112260 | Process and device for cleaning a circulating belt Device and process for cleaning a circulating belt, the device using a cleaning device having at least one nozzle. The process includes feeding a pressurized fluid to the at least one nozzle, and subjecting the circulating belt to the pressurized fluid via the at le... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7111631 | Portable flushing apparatus for motor vehicles The present invention 10 discloses a portable spraying apparatus for motor vehicles comprised of a source of water 16, a pump 18 for pressurizing the water, and conduit 20 having a plurality of water outlet apertures 50 therein pos... | 09/26/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7077260 | Device for cleaning corrugator belts A device for cleaning the endless belt of a corrugator machine while the belt is moving and the machine continues in operation. The device includes a movable cleaning head incorporating a sprayer means for applying a forceful stream of cleaning solution to the belt ... | 07/18/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7062143 | Modular mechanism for protecting fiber optic cables A method and modular mechanism are provided for protecting fiber optic cables. The modular mechanism includes an inner member for receiving the fiber optic cable, and an outer container receiving and retaining the inner member, such as, an inner tube and outer tube.... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7056390 | Vehicle wash apparatus with an adjustable boom An automatic vehicle washing system is described. The vehicle washing system incorporates an elongated overhead cleaning platform for cleaning the front, top and rear surfaces of a vehicle. The overhead cleaning platform is attached to a single lift mechanism at a f... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7021426 | Optical cable installation with cable lubricator A cable is installed in a protective duct or guide tube by means of blowing (and, optionally, synergetic pushing) and lubricating the cable during installation. Lubricating the cable is done after the cable exits from the cable blowing equipment and hence takes plac... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7004182 | Enhanced ultrasonic cleaning devices Ultrasonic cleaning devices comprise a sonotrode and a power supply adapted to supply current to the sonotrode, and further include one or more features which facilitate use of the ultrasonic cleaning devices by consumers, improve the safety of the ultrasonic cleani... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6997193 | Wash and rinse system for a dishwasher A dishwasher includes a wash and rinse system that operates to dislodge soil particles that adhere to internal surfaces of a washing chamber. During wash and rinse cycles, the washing chamber is initially filled to a first level with washing fluid. The washing fluid... | 02/14/2006 |
