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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8032977 | Air moving device and method of making The invention is a device and a method for manufacturing the device, namely an air moving device, such as a vacuum cleaner, yard air blower, or other air moving machinery. The device and method involves using compressible foam, molded into appropriate configurations... | 10/11/2011 |
| 7757340 | Soft-surface remediation device and method of using same A soft-surface remediation (SSR) device and method of remediating soft surfaces using preferably forced air is disclosed. The device is lightweight, and easy-to-use and preferably includes an outer housing with an optional corner pickup region and a removable cover,... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7591041 | Pneumatic cleaning module for magnetic ruler of position measurement system A pneumatic cleaning module for a magnetic ruler of a position measurement system is combined with a displacement transducer of the position measurement system by a screw so that when the displacement transducer moves along the magnetic ruler, the pneumatic cleaning... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7565716 | Cleaning method and device for objective lens of optical disc device A cleaning method for an objective lens of an optical disc device that rotatable drives an optical disc medium by a spindle motor and records and/or playbacks data to/from the optical disc medium by the objective lens of an optical-pick up, includes: an airflow gene... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7430782 | Floor cleaning machine, particularly for industrial applications A floor cleaning machine particularly for industrial applications, comprising a box-like structure, which is provided, in its downward region directed toward the floor, with floor cleaning devices, and supports electrical controls for actuating and controlling the m... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7415780 | Method and apparatus for removing liquid from substrate surfaces using suction A cost effective and environmentally sound method for quickly removing liquid from surfaces of a substrate under manufacture without leaving behind substantial residue (e.g., silicon elements from the substrate, commonly known in the field as “water marks”). The... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7389166 | Methods to prevent wheel slip in an autonomous floor cleaner Tread structures, wave motion navigational controls, and ramp up recovery controls are provided to an autonomous floor cleaner to reduce wheel slippage. The floor cleaner delivers liquid to the floor as part of the cleaning process. Wheels on the device are provided... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7310603 | Voice control apparatus of vacuum cleaner and method thereof A voice control apparatus of a vacuum cleaner includes: a sense signal detector for detecting a sense signal provided from a user to provide a voice recognizable environment in an ambience; a voice command recognizing unit for temporarily stopping a driving of a mot... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7225819 | Apparatus process and method for mounting and treating a substrate The present invention is a method, apparatus and process for an improved substrate mounting and processing technique for various substrate treatments comprising cleaning, dicing, sawing, polishing, and planarization, among others. ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7165495 | Apparatus for removing and/or recovering ink, printing machine including such apparatus, and method for supplying and/or recovering ink A printing machine in which excessive ink remaining in ink delivery tubings (20, 22, 24) each connecting an ink reservoir (16) to an ink supply source (18) can be quickly removed or rinsed out is provided. The printing machine according t... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7140066 | Apparatus and method for inspecting and cleaning semiconductor devices A semiconductor device is inspected and cleaned by applying a vacuum to the area in which the semiconductor device is positioned. Micro-sized particulates that are brushed off the semiconductor device during cleaning are drawn off by the vacuum. ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7112247 | Canned gas dust remover with air ionizer In a method and system for removing particles from a surface, a portable, compressed gas can is provided containing a particle removal gas. An air ionizer unit is connected to the gas can. A high voltage potential is selectively actuated at a time when a nozzle of t... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7097714 | Particulate removal from an electrostatic chuck The cleaning of particles from an electrostatic chuck. In one embodiment, a method of cleaning an electrostatic chuck in a processing chamber is disclosed. The method comprises directing a flow of gas across the electrostatic chuck to dislodge particles from the ele... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7086497 | Induction system with low pass filter for turbo charger applications A flow tube for an induction system with a turbo charger includes a first tube half and a second tube half with a noise attenuation plate positioned between the halves. The noise attenuation plate includes a plurality of holes having varying diameters and depths. Th... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7067033 | Chemical liquid processing apparatus for processing a substrate In this disclosure, air flow is formed above chemical liquid film and a move of the chemical liquid is generated by making the air flow into a contact with the surface of chemical liquid. Further, a negative pressure is generated in a space between a processing obje... | 06/27/2006 |
| 6893549 | Cleaning apparatus for ECMD anode pad A cleaning apparatus for an ECMD anode pad including a vacuum head which applies vacuum pressure to the surface of the anode pad between ECMD operations in order to remove particles precipitated onto the surface of the anode pad and prevent or minimize inadvertent s... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6709531 | Chemical liquid processing apparatus for processing a substrate and the method thereof In this disclosure, air flow is formed above chemical liquid film and a move of the chemical liquid is generated by making the air flow into a contact with the surface of chemical liquid. Further, a negative pressure is generated in a space between a processing obje... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6702939 | Sewer cleaning tool A sewer-cleaning tool includes a sleeve is sized to have an inside diameter incrementally greater than the outside diameter of the pipe. A sleeve is sized to have an inside diameter incrementally greater than the outside diameter of the pipe. A scoop, hav... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6673159 | Cleaning brush and method for removing contaminates from a photoconductor film A method and a cleaning brush for removing contaminants from and extending the life of a photoconductor film wherein the cleaning brush has end sections having a reduced coefficient of friction with the end sections of the photoconductor film which are le... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6588601 | Apparatus for removing fines from oil tanks An apparatus for removing fines from the bottom of a tank includes an extraction device having an internal chamber along with a vacuum arrangement which, when activated, lowers the pressure within the chamber. An inlet structure adjacent the bottom of the... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6579382 | Chemical liquid processing apparatus for processing a substrate and the method thereof In this disclosure, air flow is formed above chemical liquid film and a move of the chemical liquid is generated by making the air flow into a contact with the surface of chemical liquid. Further, a negative pressure is generated in a space between a proc... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6507163 | Robotic bridge maintenance system A bridge surface preparation, maintenance and painting system has a truck-mounted man lift with an extensible platform on which robot arms and cameras are mounted. Inflatable bags isolate the area of the bridge being worked on, and an apron catches debris... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6494965 | Method and apparatus for removal of laser ablation byproducts A method and apparatus are provided for the removal of laser ablation byproducts generated in the imaging of laser sensitive media. In accordance with the invention, the byproducts are generated when a laser sensitive media is imaged with a laser. At leas... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6358328 | Method for dry cleaning a wafer container A method for dry cleaning a wafer container such as a SMIF pod that is equipped with a bottom mounting plate covered with contaminating particles. In the method, the wafer containers are mounted in openings of the enclosure such that the bottom mounting p... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6283018 | Method of embossing a web and cleaning deposits from embossing roll A method of cleaning an embossing roll used in an embossing process. The method includes steps of passing a paper web between a pair of embossing rolls and preventing or cleaning deposits from the surface of at least one embossing roll. Pressurized air is... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6216876 | Vacuum assisted nut collection device The invention is an adjustable portable vacuum assisted device for collecting dense matter, such as nuts, while separating and ingesting less dense matter in the same original environment as the nuts, such as leaves or other lawn refuse. The source of vac... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6199359 | Positioning unit for a yarn splicer A positioning unit for a yarn splicer mountable to a creel in a yarn winding operation includes a rolling unit attachable to the creel, a main support member secured to the rolling unit, and a slide unit supporting the yarn splicer. The slide unit is slid... | 03/13/2001 |
| 5967717 | Router table fence system A router table fence having three nesting aluminum extrusions or spars, two of which lie under a longer third spar. By positioning the inner ends of the two lower spars adjacent to a router cutter protruding through a router table, it is possible to provi... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5960515 | Hair collecting device A hair cleaning device is generally to maintain a barber shop's place by vacuum clean the cut hair. The device will suck all cut hair into a bag through either a vent attached on the trimmer or a bib sleeved onto a person's neck.... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5932013 | Apparatus for cleaning a semiconductor processing tool A method and apparatus for cleaning apertures within an input manifold of a semiconductor fabrication deposition tool is presented. Vapor phase chemicals that contain the required constituents are introduced into the tool through the input manifold. The a... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5868867 | Vehicle side view mirror clearing device Disclosed is a device to remove moisture from a side view mirror and adjacent side window of a vehicle. The device increases mirror clarity and can be installed on a side view mirror housing at the factory or as an after factory installation. The device p... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5860232 | Mobile safe excavation system having a deflector plate and vacuum source An integrated safe excavation apparatus utilizing supersonic air jets coupled with high flow, pneumatic vacuum transport and a unique separation system to excavate earth and other like material for the purpose of repairing, replacing or installing buried ... | 01/19/1999 |
| 5692314 | Process for drying the insulation of stator winding rods of electrical machines with direct liquid cooling Winding rods, built into the stator of an electrical machine, are no longer safe to operate after leakages in a water chamber. After this waterchamber has been removed, as is necessary anyway, a flexible, gas-proof hose is pulled upon the rod end, and the... | 12/02/1997 |
| 5456181 | Machine for aspirating ballast from a ballast bed A mobile machine for aspirating ballast from a ballast bed comprises a machine frame extending in a longitudinal direction and supported by undercarriages running on a track. Mounted on the machine frame are a ballast aspirating device comprising a short ... | 10/10/1995 |
| 5302210 | Rapid deployment method for recovering oil from beaches A rapid deployment system for recovering oil from beachers includes an articulated vehicle for propelling and suspending a vacuum head above a beach or the like. A selected area of the beach is irrigated with sufficient quantities of water to saturate the... | 04/12/1994 |
| 5295771 | Clean room tool chamber A device for preventing contamination of a clean room during a drilling or cutting operation. A box-like chamber is provided for containing a power driven tool such as a drill. One wall of the chamber includes an opening for access to the workpiece (e.g. ... | 03/22/1994 |
| 5265348 | Porous rotor A quiet fluid passing apparatus comprising a fluid passing rotor comprising open porous structure extending along an annular path, the rotor forming passage means to pass fluid through the rotor open porous structure as the rotor rotates; said path having... | 11/30/1993 |
| 5263305 | Apparatus with glide plate member and pressure seal An air pressure activated apparatus includes a substantially endless housing and an underlying plate member. The plate member has a variety of different constructions for providing enhanced air flow and pressure distribution for improved flotation, grass ... | 11/23/1993 |
| 5222349 | Air-floated apparatus having vacuum module and retractable blade mechanism, and auxiliary drive therefor The present invention describes an air-floated apparatus comprising a housing having an outer shroud and an inner shroud, the outer shroud surrounding a predetermined portion of the inner shroud to define a pressure chamber between the inner and outer shr... | 06/29/1993 |
| 5076303 | Bottle duster A method for removing dust and other fine particulates matter from the exterior surface of a bottle moving along a conveyor line. A jet of ionized air neutralizes any static charge adhering the particulate matter to the bottle and also commences the dislo... | 12/31/1991 |
