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Class 34/69 - Diverse types of liquid removers only


Subclass of Class 34 - Drying and gas or vapor contact with solids
Definition: Apparatus including two or more distinct means for removing
No. of patents: 55
Last issue date: 03/04/2008


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NumberTitleIssue Date
RE40123Removal of heat and water vapor from commercial dishwashing machines
A water-driven jet or venturi extraction means is used to remove, capture and cool the hot, highly humid air created within commercial dishwashers during a wash rinse or sanitization cycle. A cold water spray is used to create a pressure reduction zone which serves ...
03/04/2008
7240440Installation for drying waste, in particular wastewater purifying sludge
The system dries pasty or powdery products such as sludge from wastewater purifying stations, the drying occurring in a chamber receiving the products to be dried. The system includes a greenhouse with translucent or transparent walls erected on a slab upon which a ...
07/10/2007
7202098Method and structure to reduce optical crosstalk in a solid state imager
Methods and structures to reduce optical crosstalk in solid state imager arrays. Sections of pixel material layers that previously would have been etched away and disposed of as waste during fabrication are left as conserved sections. These conserved sections are us...
04/10/2007
7035678Modular rearview mirror assembly including an electronic control module
A modular rearview mirror assembly for vehicles incorporates a housing into the mirror assembly case for supporting an electronic control module to reduce the vibration, to ease the installation of the components in the mirror assembly, and to improve access to the ...
04/25/2006
6931756Combination dehydrator and condensed water dispenser
A portable, atmospheric dehydrator and water condenser for dehydrating fruits and vegetables while producing pure atmospheric condensation from humidity found in the air and purifying the water for dispensing and drinking purposes. ...
08/23/2005
6785980Compressed air supply system
A compressed air supply system includes a compressor and an air dryer connected to receive compressed air from the compressor. The dryer includes a desiccant bed through which the compressed air flows to provide dry compressed air, and a blow-through valve operable ...
09/07/2004
6725568Ear canal dryer and method of use thereof
An ear canal dryer that removes excess fluid or moisture retained in the outer ear canal. The ear canal dryer comprises a bulb and a speculum, each having an air flow controller. By inserting the speculum into the ear canal and squeezing the bulb, an air stream is i...
04/27/2004
6722054Process and delivery container for lyophilizing active agent
A process for lyophilizing a solution of an active agent in a delivery container is provided. Solution of active agent is deposited into a delivery container, the container is covered with a covering plate and placed inside a lyophilizing apparatus. Lyophilization i...
04/20/2004
6722053Process for pre-drying textile filaments after wet treatment and device for practicing this method
A process for pre-drying textile filaments after wet treatment and a device for practicing this process. The process consists essentially in applying simultaneously to a layer of wet filaments (3) passing by on a conveyor (4) with a permeable conveying...
04/20/2004
6523276Produce drying system utilizing multiple energy sources
Methods and systems for extending the shelf life of produce are disclosed which provide an accelerated drying process for washed produce in order to further clean and fully crystallize a layer of solute-laden slurry that has been applied on the external s...
02/25/2003
6502327Sterilizing liquid remover
An object of the present invention is to provide a sterilizing liquid remover and a method of removing the sterilizing liquid which can easily remove/dry the sterilizing liquid which remains at the step portion formed by the sealing tape and the web which...
01/07/2003
6499230Golf club grip dehumdifier
A golf club grip drying device includes one chamber for receipt of a golf club grip and an adjacent chamber for receipt of an aerosol gas dispenser with a transfer tube conveying gas from the aerosol gas dispenser chamber to the golf club grip chamber. An...
12/31/2002
6446358Drying nozzle and drying device and cleaning device using the same
Disclosed is a drying nozzle for realizing a high-efficiency drying device capable of drying an object to be processed to a sufficient degree. The drying nozzle includes a drying gas supply portion having an air supply tube for supplying air for drying a ...
09/10/2002
6393728Method and apparatus for drying pulp
A fiber containing pulp, such as chemical pulp, mechanical pulp, thermomechanical pulp, TMP, de-inked water, or fiber containing sludge, is dried in an effective and efficient manner. The wet pulp is first dewatered mechanically, such as by using a drum o...
05/28/2002
6341431Container centrifugal drying device
In a conventional container centrifugal drying device, a problem exists in that a member is easily corroded by a detergent in use for a long period, and a rotating portion is heavy in weight so that energy at accelerating and decelerating times is large. ...
01/29/2002
6298576Cage compactor dryer apparatus for treating waste materials
A cage type compactor and dryer apparatus have a cylindrical body (10) formed by conduits (11) arranged according to the its generatrix lines and run through by a heat transfer fluid intended to heat the waste material contained therein (textile or foodst...
10/09/2001
6298578Apparatus and method for drying a ground surface
A method and apparatus for drying a tennis court or other surface removes water from the tennis court and heats the surface of the tennis court to facilitate evaporation of water from the court....
10/09/2001
6216364Method and apparatus for drying washed objects
A drying apparatus for washed objects is capable of drying the objects in a reduced period of time, effectively preventing contamination of the objects during drying thereof, and attaining energy saving and a reduction in consumption of chemicals used. Mi...
04/17/2001
6170166Removal of heat and water vapor from commercial dishwashing machines
A water-driven jet or venturi extraction means is used to remove, capture and cool the hot, highly humid air created within commercial dishwashers during a wash rinse or sanitization cycle. A cold water spray is used to create a pressure reduction zone wh...
01/09/2001
5840187Device for filtering, washing and drying a solid material-liquid mixture
In a device for filtering, washing and drying a solid material-liquid mixture, using a liquid permeable filter cloth the mixture is first subjected to a pressure difference above and below the filter cloth, whereafter liquid is supplied to the mixture. Th...
11/24/1998
5604990Printing plate drying apparatus
The printing plate drying apparatus includes carrying devices such as flower pattern comb rollers which carry a printing plate having a printing surface including an image-formed portion and a non-image-formed portion, the printing surface being applied w...
02/25/1997
5566472Seal for use at band edges in a drying space of a drying apparatus
The invention relates to seals for use at band edges in a Condebelt.RTM. apparatus described in Finnish Patent 54 514. In the apparatus, a material web to be dried passes in a substantially airless space between two metal bands (1, 7) or other similar ban...
10/22/1996
5519948Process for the production of granules suitable as wetting agents, detergents and/or cleaning products
A process for the production of pourable, free-flowing granules which are suitable for use as wetting agents, detergents or cleaning products from aqueous solutions or suspensions of such materials in a fluidized-bed spray granulation apparatus employing ...
05/28/1996
5377704Automated agitated immersion washer
An improved automated agitating immersion washer includes a wash and rinse station which operates by triple-action to agitate and rotate a basket of dirty parts with respect to fluid in a tank and further turbulates the fluid with respect to the basket to...
01/03/1995
5255445Process for drying metal surfaces using gaseous hydrides to inhibit moisture adsorption and for removing adsorbed moisture from the metal surfaces
A process for drying a metal surface to enhance the stability of a gas mixture containing one or more gaseous hydrides in low concentration in contact therewith, which comprises: a) purging gas in contact with the metal surface with inert gas to remove th...
10/26/1993
5191722Method and arrangement for drying of fire hoses
An improved arrangement and method of drying fire hoses is disclosed which reduces the time and energy required to dry fire hoses. According to one aspect of the invention, a plug is forced through the hoses prior to drying to strip water from the interio...
03/09/1993
5170288Self-cleaning apparatus for removal of foreign substances from a plate-like device
An arrangement is provided for removing foreign substances from a mirror. A vibrator for vibrating the mirror includes a vibration controlling unit for supplying power to the vibrator. As the vibration controlling unit is located close to the vibrator, th...
12/08/1992
5160440Procedure for the dewatering of sewage sludge and plant for procedure execution
Procedure for dewatering sewage sludge comprising the steps of subjecting pumpable sludge to chemical pretreatment with addition of a flocculation agent, pre-dewatering the chemically pretreated sludge by gravity filtration and conveying the pre-dewatered...
11/03/1992
5123177Wood curing kiln
In a wood curing kiln, a chamber is sealed to retain a negative pressure with respect to the ambient and for storing stacked lumber to be cured and having a concrete floor with embedded heating pipes for circulating heated water to heat the concrete floor...
06/23/1992
5097755Method and apparatus for processing produce
A method and apparatus are disclosed for processing produce and particularly fresh vegetables for salads. The vegetables are stored in an area near the beginning of the process line, and the storage area is partitioned by vinyl strips to create a temperat...
03/24/1992
5052122Process for continuously drying paste material for a high-density detergent
A process is described for continuously drying a paste material for a high-density detergent in a drying apparatus comprising a cylindrical casing and one or more sheet blades radially attached to a rotational shaft positioned at the center of the cylindr...
10/01/1991
5050316Filter-box for a spin dryer
An improved filter-box positioned on a spin dryer is disclosed, which has a ceiling plate, a bottom plate and an annular filter provided between the ceiling plate and the bottom plate. The inner area of the lower surface of the ceiling plate within the fi...
09/24/1991
5029403Post treatment plant for plastic granules
A compact plant for the post-treatment of wet plastic granules in which a rotatable or longitudinally displaceable conveyor-separator is movable between positions in which the wet granules are selectively dewatered or diverted from flowing to a dryer. A w...
07/09/1991
5012593Device for removing water droplets
A device for removing water droplets comprises a plate-like member disposed vibratably, a vibrator bonded to the rear face of the plate-like member and oscillation means for vibrating the vibrator at a predetermined frequency, wherein the thickness and/or...
05/07/1991
4987688Fruit-processing oven, particularly for converting raw plums into prunes by desiccation
An oven for converting raw plums into prunes by desiccation comprises an enclosure (1) with a double heat-insulated wall arranged as a tunnel and provided with air curtains (2 and 3) at its inlet and at its outlet. The air-agitation means recirculate a po...
01/29/1991
4986910Apparatus for dehydrating sludge
This present invention relates to a method of dehydrating a wet sludge. The wet sludge which is subjected to a preliminary dehydration by gravity dehydration or the like, is pelletized by a pelletizer, and obtained pellets of the sludge are subjected to c...
01/22/1991
4979315Filtration apparatus with integral drying by electromagnetic radiation
Subsequent to formation of a filter cake upon the surface of belt and further vacuum filtration (via vacuum trays), the cake passed below and is covered by an impervious sheet, and is dried by application of radiation, e.g. microwaves, radio waves, throug...
12/25/1990
4932139Method of and an apparatus for drying a fibre web
A method of and an apparatus for a drying fibre web (8) between two metal band (1, 4) moving in the same direction substantially in parallel with each other, whereby the fibre web (8) is led together with a felt (7) between the bands (1, 4), and the band ...
06/12/1990
4872998Apparatus and process for forming uniform, pelletizable sludge product
An automated, non-polluting process and apparatus for mechanically dewatering and heat drying liquid sewage sludge of widely varying solids content to form a pelletizable, dried sludge of predetermined uniform solids content without requiring recycling of...
10/10/1989
4761895Method and apparatus for dehydrating sludge
A technique for dehydrating a wet sludge. Wet sludge is subjected to a preliminary dehydration by gravity dehydration or the like. It is then pelletized by a pelletizer, and obtained pellets of the sludge are subjected to compression dehydration with a pa...
08/09/1988
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