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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7416647 | Plating processing device A plating processing device comprises: a plating bath, on which an object to be plated is mounted; and a sparger provided with plating nozzle and washing nozzle for jetting plating solution and washing solution, respectively, toward the object in such a manner that ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7353832 | Housingless washer An industrial parts washer includes a stand adapted to support a part, a chamber selectively movable 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 positione... | 04/08/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7320329 | Remotely operated cleaning device, especially suitable for storage tanks on vessels Apparatus for remotely operated fluid pumping in work spaces, particularly suitable for the cleaning of enclosed space tanks such as those on marine vessels. The apparatus comprises one or more arm assemblies, each made up of two or more arm sections each, with the ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7261109 | Remotely operated cleaning device, especially suitable for storage tanks on vessels Apparatus for remotely operated fluid pumping in work spaces, particularly suitable for the cleaning of enclosed space tanks such as those on marine vessels. The apparatus comprises one or more arm assemblies, each made up of two or more arm sections each, with the ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7132004 | Pet waste disposal assembly and method An assembly adapted to facilitate the disposing and treating of a biodegradable material that produces an unpleasant odor when it is watered and stirred and fragmented. The assembly includes a container and a fitting for accepting and retaining the insertive coupler... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7114509 | Dishwashing machine with improved washing liquor distribution valve Dishwashing machine comprising a programme sequence control unit, at least two rotating spray arms, a circulation pump (3) capable of operating even intermittently, a distribution valve (10) arranged directly on the delivery-side section (6) of ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7032604 | Three rack dishwasher An improved dishwasher is provided with a lower rack, a middle rack, and an upper rack. Each rack has a spray arm associated therewith. A fourth spray arm may also be provided for enhanced cleaning of objects in the racks. The lower rack is a low profile tineless ra... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7021321 | Automated kitchenware washer An automated kitchenware washing tank has a pump system with a pump and fluid conduits to couple the pump between an intake opening through one of the walls and discharge openings in the wall of the tank. At least some of the discharge openings are preferably formed... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6997599 | Waste mud agitation system An agitation system for a mud tank to prevent core material initially suspended in the drilling mud, from settling. The method agitates sludge and eliminates the need to hand shovel sludge from the tank after dumping. The method comprises the step of pumping mud tak... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6637442 | Apparatus and method for cleaning hopper barges An apparatus for cleaning holds of dirty hopper barges, the apparatus configured for use on a disposal hopper barge floating on a water body, the disposal hopper barge having a substantially lengthwise opening communicating with a hold of the disposal hop... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6019843 | Apparatus for coating a semiconductor wafer with a photoresist An apparatus coats a semiconductor wafer with photoresist that is to be etched in the manufacture of the semiconductor. The apparatus includes a body having an open top, a spin chuck for revolving a wafer fixed thereon at a uniform rate, a bowl for preven... | 02/01/2000 |
| 5964955 | System for coupling operating equipment to a washer An operating system (20) for a washer (1) is mounted on a moveable trolley (52). The trolley carries all of the failure prone elements such as pumps (24, 28, 40) solenoid valves 80, electrical heaters (48), an electrical control circuit (50) and the like.... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5937880 | Under counter dish washing machine An under counter dish washing machine has an upper spray assembly with a spray base recessed at the top of the wash compartment. An enclosed control housing is provided around the recess to house various controls in order to make use of what is otherwise ... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5855217 | Process and device for cleaning surfaces which are heavily soiled with grease, starch and/or proteins, especially in the food processing industry A device for cleaning surfaces which are soiled in the food industry with grease, starch or protein residues including: a housing body having a first inlet for feeding pressurized water; a propulsion jet positioned behind the inlet and in a direction of f... | 01/05/1999 |
| 5740821 | Tank cleaning using remotely controlled manway mounted robotic system A cleaning system capable of passing through a manway entry point into a storage tank to be cleaned is disclosed. A remotely controllable robotic cannon for spraying diluent or water is provided which has a light source and CCTV camera axially mounted on ... | 04/21/1998 |
| 5725002 | Dish washing machine having interchangeable top and bottom spray arms A dish washing machine having upper and lower spray assemblies with separate spray arms and separate water supplies for washing and rinsing dishware. A spray base for each spray assembly segregates recycled wash water from clean incoming rinse water. A ho... | 03/10/1998 |
| 5651381 | Cleaning apparatus for paint roller applicator A cleaning apparatus for a paint roller assembly having a roller applicator, the apparatus having a housing assembly forming a cleaning cavity and forming a longitudinal input slot, support apparatus removably supporting the paint roller assembly to dispo... | 07/29/1997 |
| 5534077 | Method and an apparatus for the disposal of foam materials containing propellants and more particularly of foam materials such as polyurethane employed as insulating material for refrigeration devices In order to more especially to be able to dispose of appliance having foam materials containing propellant in a manner compatible with the environment such the same are introduced into a chamber (1) where foam materials are blasted or blasted off in order... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5252137 | System and method for applying a liquid A liquid applying system according to the present invention comprises a liquid supply source and a nozzle communicating with the liquid supply source. The nozzle comprises a liquid storing portion for storing a liquid supplied from the liquid supply sourc... | 10/12/1993 |
| 5191740 | Apparatus for cleaning pipe A method and apparatus for cleaning the outer periphery of a pipe (10) by a carriage (28) travelling along the pipe (10). A housing (58) supported from an upper support frame (56) of the carriage (28) includes a pair of housing halves (58, 60) pivotally c... | 03/09/1993 |
| 5073258 | Apparatus for removing contaminants from a liquid reservoir An apparatus and method for skimming contaminants from a reservoir of a liquid such as an industrial solvent, including a tubular wand having an end inlet extending into the reservoir, a pressure air line extending along the wand, the air line protruding ... | 12/17/1991 |
| 5041164 | Apparatus for washing electrical insulators Apparatus for washing the disc portions of an electrical insulator includes first and second mating housing portions for positioning about the discs and fluid lines for delivering a cleansing fluid through the housing portions for cleaning the surface of ... | 08/20/1991 |
| 5012537 | Cleaning shield An apparatus that is particularly useful in a hospital environment when cleaning bedpans and other objects which contain potentially dangerous materials. The apparatus comprises a generally transparent member that is provided with one or more openings for... | 05/07/1991 |
| 4834121 | Hair treating apparatus Automatic hair shampoo machines were the basis of my U.S. Pat. No. 3,521,647. It overcame the problems associated with prior automatic shampoo machines. One of the imperfections of my earlier hair shampooing apparatus was its washing action. Another one w... | 05/30/1989 |
| 4828625 | Apparatus and method for removal of sludge from tanks Apparatus and method for removal of sludge (26) from a tank (10) having a floating roof (16) floating on the upper surface of oil within the tank (10). Discharge nozzles (58) are received within existing sleeves (22) on the floating roof (16) and position... | 05/09/1989 |
| 4785588 | Liquid blasting system A liquid blasting system for blasting an area, surface, structure, part, item, or member with liquid or with liquid and abrasives, or with a liquid-abrasive mixture. The system has a housing through which are disposed a plurality of inlets or nozzles. Liq... | 11/22/1988 |
| 4768534 | Portable cleaning apparatus A portable cleaning apparatus for cleaning dishes, vegetables, fish, or like items, is disclosed comprising a base, or tray, and removable hood or cover supported thereon to form a cleaning chamber. An inlet opening is formed at the top of the hood throug... | 09/06/1988 |
| 4630625 | Tool decontamination apparatus Disclosed is a system and method for cleaning radioactively contaminated articles, including tools and like items of hardware. The system includes a cleaning chamber for receiving and sealing therein the contaminated articles, a high pressure spray gun di... | 12/23/1986 |
| 4623186 | Engine washing cover for cab-over engines A removable cover for the engine compartment in a cab-over-engine motor vehicle comprises a frame that fits around the engine access opening in the cab of the vehicle, and an inflatable cover element sealingly attached around its peripheral edges to the f... | 11/18/1986 |
| 4241744 | Cleaning system for tanks An improved cleaning system for removing residue from the inside walls of a tank by directing a cleaning solvent flow completely over the tank inner walls at a controlled, minimum pressure. The cleaning solvent is directed through a ring assembly, which e... | 12/30/1980 |
| 4179307 | Dish-washer consisting of an assembly of functional units made of thermoplastic material A dish-washing machine composed of thermoplastic material comprising an inner enclosure fitting within but spaced from an outer enclosure, and a plurality of functional units. The functional units include a dish-carrying drawer unit having a rotor mounted... | 12/18/1979 |
| 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 |
| 3982965 | Water jet cleaning appliance The present cleaning appliance has a cleaning chamber for receiving the finger to be cleaned, a jet nozzle at the upper end of this chamber for discharging pressurized water onto the finger, a reservoir for a cleaning solution directly above the cleaning ... | 09/28/1976 |
| 3943951 | Water jet cleaning appliance The present cleaning appliance has a cleaning chamber for receiving the finger to be cleaned, a jet nozzle at the upper end of this chamber for discharging pressurized water onto the finger, a reservoir for a cleaning solution directly above the cleaning ... | 03/16/1976 |
