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Class 134/178 - Coordinated with valve therefor


Subclass of Class 134 - Cleaning and liquid contact with solids
Definition: Apparatus in which the motion of the nozzle or conduit is
No. of patents: 29
Last issue date: 07/03/2012


NumberTitleIssue Date
8210191Dishwasher having multi-mode spray arm system
A spray assembly for an automatic dishwasher is provided comprising a conduit system for receiving pressurized washing liquid, and an elongated spray arm including an upper surface and a lower surface. The spray arm includes a dividing wall between the upper surface...
07/03/2012
7431040Method 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
7331356Multiple wash zone dishwater
The invention relates to a dishwasher with a spray manifold fixedly mounted to one of the walls and having multiple circular nozzles, each circular nozzle having multiple openings configured to direct a spray of wash liquid laterally to provide a first wash zone.
02/19/2008
7261110Shaving apparatus cleaning device
A shaving apparatus cleaning device includes a reservoir for holding a supply of a cleaning fluid and a cleaning receptacle for receiving the shaving apparatus. The reservoir has a discharge orifice through which the cleaning fluid is allowed to flow from the reserv...
08/28/2007
7237563Dish washer and device for controlling washing water flow passage therein
Device for controlling a washing water flow passage in a dish water for controlling the washing water supplied to arms for spraying washing water to dishes. The device for controlling a washing water flow passage includes an inlet tube, first, second, third, and fou...
07/03/2007
7082952Well cleaning system
A well-cleaning system (10) is provided with a control system (30) where waste liquid level sensors (35, 36) co-operate with timers (39, 40) to control the frequency and duration of the well-cleaning cycles. Chemicals can be injected into...
08/01/2006
6715499Water lance blower with monitoring device for quality of a water jet and method of operating the same
A water lance blower for cleaning heat installations includes a water lance moveably mounted with a mouth thereof at or in a hatch. The water lance can blow a jet of water through the heating installation, through which flames and/or flue gases are guided, to wall r...
04/06/2004
5849101Dishwasher cycle--initial cycles lower spray arm only
A method of washing objects in a dishwasher having upper and lower spray arms within a wash chamber and a sump filter. Wash liquid entering a sump from the wash chamber to be recirculated by a pump is filtered the filter to prevent soils from entering the...
12/15/1998
5755244Dishwasher
A dishwasher having spray arm, motor and pump components configured and mounted so as to occupy very low height. In one form the complete wash system is arranged as a drawer which slides in and out of a cabinet. The cabinet opening is stiffened against ra...
05/26/1998
5651382Dishwasher
A dishwasher having spray arm, motor and pump components configured and mounted so as to occupy very low height. In one form the complete wash system is arranged as a drawer which slides in and out of a cabinet. The cabinet opening is stiffened against ra...
07/29/1997
5494062Electromechanical controller for dishwasher with alternating flow
A dishwasher is provided with a valve for alternating flow to upper and lower spray arms during washing. The valve is controlled by periodic interruption of the pump for certain lengths of time. An electromechanical timer has a main cam wheel and an auxil...
02/27/1996
5385612Cleaning system
A cleaning system for removing undesirable material from an outer surface of a critical or sensitive element relatively moving in a fluid comprises a tubular duct for the flow of the fluid medium and having an entrance end an exit end. The entrance end is...
01/31/1995
5372154System for cleaning threaded portions of tubular members
A system for cleaning both the box and pin ends of tubular members, recovery of the fluid residue, filtering of the residue to recover the heavy solids, and disposing of each of the components of the residue in an environmentally safe manner. A first hous...
12/13/1994
5246502Method of cleaning valve bushings
A valve bushing cleaning device for cleaning a valve bushing while the bushing is situated in a valve bore of a valve body, such as in a railway vehicle brake apparatus and a method for cleaning such valve bushing. The cleaning device comprises a hollow c...
09/21/1993
5010908Apparatus for cleaning the interior of elongated tubular objects
Disclosed is an apparatus for cleaning the interior of elongated tubular objects such as pipes, tubes, etc., using a reciprocating lance having a cleaning fluid spray head at its end. Fluid pressure provides reciprocating movement to the lance. The cleani...
04/30/1991
4884585Rotary sprayer for an automatic dishwasher
An improved rotary sprayer for an automatic dishwasher includes a pair of elongated hollow arms containing a plurality of nozzles and a pair of end nozzles for periodically and alternately opening and closing, respectively by rotation of rotation converti...
12/05/1989
4830033Pressure wheel washer
A wheel washer has first and second applicators which each have a row of plural spaced nozzles for delivering high pressure fluid to the wheels of a vehicle. The first applicator is fixedly mounted adjacent a track which guides the tires at the driver sid...
05/16/1989
4805648Automatic washing and sterilizing device for a stable
An automatic washing and sterilizing apparatus for a stable provided with shooting and spraying nozzles fixed on two cranes which can be moved right and left in the stable by means of two wires wound around wire drive wheels driven by a speed transmission...
02/21/1989
4800906Washing apparatus
A washing apparatus for providing a fluid such as hot water to either a spray nozzle or a dishwasher. A thermostatically controlled heated water storage tank supplies fluid to a piping system having a first branch and a second branch. The first branch is ...
01/31/1989
4752032Vehicle headlight with a built-in spray washing device
A vehicle headlight having a glass front and an outer frame surrounding the glass front and supporting at least one sprayer directed towards the same; which frame is hinged to the headlight in such a manner as to turn about an axis in relation to the same...
06/21/1988
4741353Washing machine with improved liquid flow distributing valve
A washing machine assembly includes first and second liquid ducts having respective inlets and outlets. The first duct has an interior volume greater than the second duct, and the outlet of the first duct is at a level higher than the outlet of the second...
05/03/1988
4552622Cleaning apparatus for the sealing surfaces of leveling doors and leveling door frames of battery-type coke ovens
Means for cleaning the sealing surfaces of coke oven leveling doors and frames, the cleaning means being installed on a coke-pushing machine without any increase in the normal overall length thereof. A carriage extends between and is movable along guidewa...
11/12/1985
4454035Pool skimmer
An improved combination pool skimmer is disclosed which may be adapted to provide surface water skimming, or subsurface water sweeping or vacuuming of a swimming pool. The skimmer has a body including a throat for entry of water into the skimmer and a wel...
06/12/1984
4407678Sludge removal machine
A machine (1) suitable for removing sludge from the bottom of a storage tank which comprises a central body (15) rotatable about which is a casing (2, 3) provided with two substantially diametric nozzles (4, 5) arranged so that liquid emerging therefrom s...
10/04/1983
4402331Portable lavage device
A portable lavage device comprising a moveable tank for holding a cleansing liquid, a pump coupled to the tank for circulating the cleansing liquid under a pressure which varies from a maximum to a minimum and spaced nozzles coupled to the circulating pum...
09/06/1983
4344570Apparatus for cleaning the interior of tubes
A forward motion arresting means is added to a fluid powered lance to reduce the harmful effect of the stopping of the lance forward motion. A plug member mounted on the lance mates with a body member within the housing to prevent fluid flow and reduce th...
08/17/1982
4334548Apparatus for defatting treatment of containers
An apparatus for defatting treatment of containers using a volatile cleaning liquid for defatting treatment where no pocket is provided near the portion connecting the shell, which is a part defining the cavity for the reception of a container, with the c...
06/15/1982
4094702Method and apparatus for controlling by-pass liquid flow in dish-washing machines
Method and apparatus for washing dishes allowing independent control of washing liquid flow to upper and lower baskets. A valve allows selective reduction of liquid flow to an upper washing arm and/or by-passing liquid so that it does not flow through the...
06/13/1978
3933163Spray etching apparatus
An apparatus for spray-etching includes a chamber having a surface on which items to be etched can be mounted. A valve has two spray nozzles to which an etchant solution and rinse water respectively are supplied. The valve is movable between a first posit...
01/20/1976
 
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