| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 134057000 | With electric control | 56 |
| 20090114256 | Ostomy bag cleaning device - An ostomy cleaning device comprises a relatively small tank having a heating element, an inlet port and an outlet port. The inlet port is coupled to a water supply and the outlet port coupled to a hose attachment. A sprayer nozzle attached to the hose attachment. A pressure regulator is operationally coupled between the water supply and the inlet port for controlling the water pressure from the water supply to a level sufficient to accommodate the hose attachment. A temperature regulator is operationally coupled to the heating element for controlling the temperature of the water contained in the tank to a relatively warm temperature. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20110192433 | CHEMICAL DELIVERY DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM - A system for controlling and monitoring the chemical usage in a car wash systems that form an aqueous cleaning solution by diluting a cleaning chemical concentrate in a process water stream to form. Level sensors are mounted to the bulk containers containing the chemical concentrate to measure and track the usage of the chemical concentrates. The usage data is collected and used to adjust flow rate controllers controlling the dilution of the concentrate into the process water stream. The system can be integrated into continuous processes where the aqueous cleaning solution is dispensed immediately after production and batch processes where the cleaning solution is stored temporarily before being dispensed onto a vehicle. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20130032183 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSISTING THE DRIVER OF A VEHICLE TO CENTER THE VEHICLE IN A WASH BAY - A vehicle washing system associated with a bay in which a vehicle is parked during the washing operation is equipped with a centering target which can be selectively deployed upon entry of a vehicle to assist the driver in placing the vehicle on the longitudinal centerline of the effective washing area in the bay. The target may be provided by a vertically-depending spray arm having internal LEDs which are illuminated in a flashing effect during vehicle entry and in constant colors during the washing program. Several alternative target arrangements are described. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20090159105 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS, SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD AND STORAGE MEDIUM - Disclosed is a substrate processing apparatus capable of decreasing the frequency of shutdown of the apparatus due to lack of processing liquid in a processing liquid supply unit | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090120473 | OZONE CLEANING SYSTEM - An industrial cleaning system that produces and distributes an aqueous ozone solution is described. The system provides a centralized system for producing the aqueous ozone solution and distributing the aqueous ozone solution to different application points at different flow rates and concentrations. The system includes an ozone generator for generating ozone gas, which is injected into a supply of water to form the aqueous ozone solution. A reaction vessel receives the aqueous ozone solution from the injector. The reaction vessel reduces the bubbles of ozone gas in the aqueous ozone solution to increase the oxidation reduction potential of the aqueous ozone solution. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20100006127 | UNMANNED VEHICLE FOR DISPLACING DUNG - An unmanned vehicle for displacing material, in particular dung, from the floor of a shed includes a frame, with disposed thereon a material displacer, propulsion mechanism and navigator with a sensor for forming an image of an observation area, the sensor including a source of radiation for modulated electromagnetic radiation, a receiver device for electromagnetic radiation reflected by an object in the observation area, and a sensor image processor, wherein the receiver device includes a matrix with a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns of receivers, and the sensor image processor is configured to determine for each of the receivers a phase difference between the emitted and the reflected electromagnetic radiation in order to calculate a distance from the receiver to the object. Such a vehicle is capable of detecting and displacing material in a very reliable manner by utilization of the depth image obtained by the sensor. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100006126 | AIR VENT DUST SCRUBBER - An assembly used to scrape clean a vent pattern with a blade and catch or the scrapings. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20090205691 | HIGH PRESSURE ARCH FOR A VEHICLE WASH SYSTEM - A vehicle treatment apparatus for a vehicle cleaning system includes a frame structure having a pair of vertical side supports that are secured to the ground and are spaced apart from one another. The pair of vertical side supports have a generally horizontal treatment member extending therebetween. The horizontal treatment member has a first end and a second end and is configured to communicate with a vehicle that passes thereunder. Each of the pair of vertical side supports include a retention mechanism formed therein for engaging a respective one of the first end and the second end of the generally horizontal treatment member. The generally horizontal treatment member is in communication with a controller to allow substantially vertical movement within each of the retention mechanism from a home position to at least one lower position where it communicates with the vehicle. The generally horizontal treatment member is in communication with a sensor to monitor application of a force thereto. If the force applied to the generally horizontal treatment member is greater than a predetermined minimum acceptable force, the generally horizontal treatment member moves vertically upward to the home position and automatically repositions the end in the event the force applied to the horizontal treatment member is sufficient to dislodge the ends from their retention mechanism. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090133728 | No water spill automatic steam car wash system - An automatic steam car washing system is provided. The automatic steam car washing system according to current application is comprised of a moving station and 10 metal beams that comprise a frame. Car to be washed stays inside of the frame. Pluralities of steam spraying nozzles, a vacuum nozzle, and a towel are installed in a moving station and moves along the surface of the car. Pluralities of steam generators are installed inside of the moving station and connected to the steam spraying nozzles. Tip of the steam spraying nozzle oscillates horizontally with an angle to the surface of the car. The distance between the spraying nozzle and the surface of the car is maintained constant irrespective of the surface geometry. The automatic steam car washing system according to current application realize a no water spill automatic car washing system and protects the air by collecting the dusts that comes out from the contaminated car surface. By making a steam car wash system automatic, it also protects workers from contaminated working environment. No detergent is used. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20080295874 | WET PROCESSING APPARATUSES - A semiconductor apparatus includes a first tank configured to accommodate a first fluid. A second tank is configured to receive overflow of the first fluid into an upper portion of the second tank and to accommodate a second fluid. A cycling system including a first conduit is configured between the first tank and the second tank. The first conduit has an end substantially below a surface of the second fluid. A fluid providing system including a second conduit is fluidly coupled to the second tank and configured to provide the second fluid into the second tank. The second conduit has an end substantially below the surface of the second fluid. An overflow system is coupled to the second tank and configured to remove an upper portion of the second fluid when the surface of the second fluid is substantially equal to or higher than a pre-determined level. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20090283119 | Post-Processing System For Solid Freeform Fabrication Parts - A post-processing system is provided for cleaning and/or curing a part produced by solid freeform fabrication (SFF). The post-processing systems include a housing, a part retaining device to retain the part within the housing, and an actinic radiation source to cure the part with actinic radiation. The systems also include a fluid circulation device adapted to expose the part to cleaning fluid and/or to allow the cleaning fluid to absorb actinic radiation to permit filtration of removed build material to allow extended use of the cleaning fluid. Certain systems include a first rotating portion that can rotate the retained part about a first axis, and further systems include a second rotating portion that can rotate the retained part about a second axis. The systems also include additional features to provide safe and efficient cleaning and/or curing of parts produced by SFF. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090288691 | SOLAR PANEL CLEANING SYSTEM - A solar power cleaning system is provided including a fluid supply line. A first end of the fluid supply line is utilized for receiving water. A second end of the fluid supply line is coupled to a plurality of nozzles for dispensing fluid onto solar panels. The cleaning system also includes a housing. Disposed within the housing is a valve for regulating soap from a storage compartment into the fluid supply line. The valve is controlled by a programmable controller. When the valve is open, soap mixes with water and is dispensed onto the solar panels via the nozzles. When the valve is closed, water may be dispensed onto the solar panels. A filter may be coupled to the fluid supply line to remove impurities from the water before dispensation onto the solar panels. A motor and pump may also be disposed within the housing to regulate the fluid pressure within the fluid supply line. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20090266390 | Mobile automated-hand car wash - Modular structures, machinery and modes of connectivity that are currently available have never been assembled to create a mobile automated-hand car wash or any other structure will similar design or purpose. I propose a design and method for constructing a mobile and automated-hand car wash utilizing automated water and soap applicators, electric powered commercial dryers and professional car washers to clean the vehicle by hand mid-process. The assembled facility enables operation with the speed of an automated car wash and the quality of a hand wash. The completed structure includes 4 individual modular buildings, and 1 platform that are delivered to the site via flatbed, secured, assembled and connected to utilities. The modular structures allow the entire facility to be moved by disconnecting the public utilities, water pipes and power lines running from building to building, and using a flat bed truck to transport the individual structures to a new location. The mobility of the facility enables the land owner to avoid altering or making major improvements to the land site in order to operate an automated car wash; nor will the landowner need to be locked into a long term contract that would be normal under the circumstances of a land lease, or developing a pad site. The green design which includes water filtering and recycling equipment, solar panels on the rooftop, and environmentally friendly chemicals and cleaning products further promotes the use of this facility by having no adverse effects on the land or public sewage. In fact the green design saves significantly on the amount of public water and electric power used to operate the mobile automated-hand car wash. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20080289667 | TEAT CUP CLEANING DEVICE AND METHOD RELATED THERETO - A teat cup cleaning device having a heating chamber ( | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080230101 | SUBSTRATE TREATING APPARATUS - A substrate treating apparatus for treating substrates with treating liquids. The apparatus includes a treating tank for storing the treating liquids, a holding mechanism for holding the substrates and placing the substrates in a treating position inside the treating tank, a first treating liquid supply device for supplying a first treating liquid into the treating tank, a second treating liquid supply device for supplying a second treating liquid of lower surface tension than the first treating liquid, and higher boiling point than the first treating liquid, into the treating tank, a temperature control device for controlling temperature of the second treating liquid in the treating tank to be in a temperature range above the boiling point of the first treating liquid and below the boiling point of the second treating liquid, and a control device for controlling the second treating liquid supply device to replace the first treating liquid supplied from the first treating liquid supply device and stored in the treating tank with the second treating liquid, and controlling the temperature control device to maintain the second treating liquid in the temperature range. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080210280 | Multipurpose Aqueous Parts Washer - The present disclosure relates generally to a multipurpose parts washer used to remove grease, oil, and dirt from mechanical parts, and more particularly, to an apparatus for washing parts within a single housing having an automatic cleaning portion, with a first cleaning chamber for spraying parts, a second cleaning chamber for soaking and agitating parts, and a manual cleaning portion. The multipurpose design also includes novel features such as the use of a submerged pump within the reservoir, easy-access panels for the pump motor, the controller, and the display, an integrated sink serving as a safety lid of the automatic portion to collect the cleaning solution of the manual cleaning portion and to enclose the automatic cleaning portion, and the use of a timer and a multicolor display for easy operation of each of the cleaning portions. The design may also include a concurrent multifunction cleaning feature, a thermally activated safety lid, an immersion agitation tank, and a removable flat or V-shaped debris pan. The multipurpose design may also include a dynamic spray bar in the agitation tank for improved cleaning during agitation, and a spay distribution system and associated spray bars capable of rotational adjustment and pivot to direct the sprays to a desired portion of the first cleaning chamber and allowing better access to the reservoir portion and other cleaning equipment located within the automatic cleaning portion of the apparatus for washing parts. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20090199882 | Method and device for cleaning welding torches - A device for cleaning welding torches includes a device for applying cleaning or wetting liquid to the tip of the welding torch and a coil with an opening for inserting the welding torch in order to subject it to an electromagnetic cleaning. The device also includes an electric power supply device that is connected to the coil. The device for applying cleaning liquid, which consists of, for example, a reservoir or nozzles, and the coil are placed inside a common housing together with a refuse reservoir, which is located underneath the coil while serving to hold the electromagnetically removed foreign substances. Preferably, the device for applying cleaning liquid is placed inside or underneath the opening of the coil thereby enabling the welding torch to be located in essentially the same position during cleaning. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090217956 | MEDICAL INSTRUMENT CLEANING/DISINFECTING SYSTEM - A medical instrument cleaning/disinfecting system | 09-03-2009 |
| 20090250086 | Control system for vehicle washing system - A vehicle washing system. The vehicle washing system includes a vehicle washing system component. Also, provided is an apparatus for moving the vehicle relative to vehicle washing system component. The speed of the relative motor of the vehicle is selected either by an operator automatically or may be varied to vary the vehicle throughput through the vehicle wash. A control unit is provided. The control unit senses the speed of movement of the vehicle with respect to the vehicle washing system. The control unit adjusts the vehicle washing system component for coordinating the vehicle washing system component in accordance with the speed of the vehicle. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090314317 | CLEANING SYSTEM OF A HAIR REMOVING APPARATUS - A cleaning system for cleaning an operator head of a hair removing apparatus such as a dry shaver. The system includes a cleaning device having a housing configured to hold the shaver upside down to place the operator head in a basin for cleaning the same with a liquid supplied from a tank. The apparatus incorporates an externally controllable electric circuit for driving the operator head in accordance with an external electric signal generated by a controller within the device. The device's housing has a signal transmitting means for transmitting the electric signal, while the apparatus has a signal receiving means which comes into electrical interconnection with the signal transmitting means. The signal receiving means is disposed intermediate the height of the apparatus such that the electrical interconnection can be made within the height of the apparatus, requiring no extra height dimension to the system for the electrical interconnection. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20120031445 | Cleaning Apparatus For Use With Dentures And Other Dental Appliances - A cleaning apparatus for use with dentures and other dental appliances includes a housing having a tablet storage area and a tank positionable in and removable from the housing, the tank being sized to respectively receive the dentures and other dental appliances. The cleaning apparatus includes a dispenser to move a tablet from the tablet storage area to the tank. A stirring assembly includes a first portion in the housing and a second portion in the tank. The first portion includes a first magnet, the second portion includes a grate, a rotor, and a second magnet fixed to the rotor and complementary to the first magnet. Rotation of the first magnet about an axis of rotation causes the second magnet to rotate about the axis of rotation when the tank is positioned in the housing. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20100224224 | WASHER AND DECONTAMINATOR WITH LID CONTROL - A method and apparatus provide for automatically cleaning and decontaminating medical instruments. The method comprising the steps of: a) placing the medical instruments into a container after their use in a medical procedure; b) closing the container to seal the instruments inside whereby to prevent personnel contact with the instruments and any contaminants which might be thereon; c) inserting the sealed container into a washer/decontaminator and sealing the washer/decontaminator; d) the washer/decontaminator automatically opening the container and applying a washing fluid thereto to wash the instruments within the container; and e) the washer/decontaminator automatically applying a disinfectant to the container to disinfect the instruments whereby to allow safe handling thereof by personnel. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20090211616 | Apparatus for removing water-soluble support material from one or more rapid prototype parts - The support removal apparatus comprising in combination a retention tank having a manifold assembly comprising a plurality of nozzle heads, articulating arms or a combination of both in hydraulic communication with the discharge side of a pump, collectively configured for agitating an aqueous cleaning solution; a heating element mounted within the retention tank for heating the aqueous cleaning solution to a predetermined temperature set point; a basket strainer mounted within the retention tank in hydraulic communication with the intake side of the pump to mitigate passage of small rapid prototype parts and residual support material therethrough and into the pump and manifold assembly; a thermocouple for maintaining the temperature within a tolerable range for optimum removal of support material; a level indicator to ensure adequate solution level in the retention tank for operability of the pump and heating element; a cabinet having an interface controller mounted on an exterior panel thereof for setting timer and heat functions; and a microprocessor having capabilities for making minute adjustments to the heating element via feedback from the thermocouple and controlling operation of the pump and heating element for a pre-set time interval. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20100313921 | Caustic Recovery System for C.I.P. Cleaning System - A caustic recovery arrangement for a clean-in-place system permits recovery of the caustic solution used for cleaning sanitary liquid-food processing equipment. A recovery tank receives the caustic aqueous solution and entrained solids. The caustic recovery tank has an upper barrel portion and a lower conic portion. The caustic solution remains in the recovery tank for about eight hours to allow the solids to settle out into the conic portion. A solution drain conduit at a lower end of the barrel portion connects to a caustic recovery line with a pump that feeds the recovered solution back to a main caustic supply tank. A solids drain conduit leads from an outlet at the bottom end of the conic portion of the caustic recovery tank to a solids receptacle so that the solids can be recovered for use, e.g., as animal feed or as fertilizer. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20110079255 | CLEANING EXHAUST SCREENS IN A MANUFACTURING PROCESS - A method of cleaning an screen in a manufacturing process step that employs a chamber including a drain line having a screen configured and disposed in the chamber above the drain line to trap soluble materials includes detecting a build-up of soluble material on the screen, ceasing a work operation in the chamber, and initiating a screen cleaning operation. The screen cleaning operation includes closing a computer operated valve fluidly connected to the drain line to fluidly isolate a portion of the chamber, automatically introducing an amount of solvent into the chamber once the computer operated valve is closed with the amount of solvent filling the chamber and/or the drain line to fully immerse the screen, and opening the operated valve after a predetermined amount of time to empty the chamber and the drain line of solvent once the soluble materials trapped on the screen are dissolved. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20080236639 | SUBSTRATE TREATING APPARATUS - A substrate treating apparatus for treating substrates with a treating liquid includes a treating tank having an inner tank for storing the treating liquid, and an outer tank for collecting the treating liquid overflowing the inner tank. A supply pipe interconnects the inner tank and the outer tank for circulating the treating liquid. A first branch pipe is shunted from the supply pipe, and a separator is mounted on the first branch pipe for separating deionized water and a solvent in the treating liquid, and discharging the deionized water. A second branch pipe interconnects positions upstream and downstream of the separator, and a deionized water remover is mounted on the second branch pipe for adsorbing and removing deionized water from the treating liquid. An injection pipe is connected to the supply pipe for injecting deionized water in a position downstream of the separator. A solvent injector injects the solvent into the injection pipe. A controller carries out a deionized water cleaning process for supplying deionized water from the injection pipe and cleaning the substrates inside the cleaning tank with deionized water, then a replacing process for injecting the solvent from the solvent injector and replacing the deionized water with the solvent, a separating and removing process for switching to the first branch pipe and causing the separator to remove the deionized water from the treating liquid, and an adsorbing and removing process for switching to the second branch pipe and causing the deionized water remover to adsorb and remove the deionized water from the treating liquid. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20100139723 | Automatic dairy animal milker unit backflusher and teat dip applicator system and method - A system for cleaning a dairy animal milker unit and applying dip to a dairy animal, the system includes a main control, an air supply, a water supply, a backflush fluid supply, a dip supply, a stall control for receiving the air, water, backflush fluid and dip supplies, and a safety valve that is adjacent to a downstream portion of the milker unit to control backflush and dip fluids being fed to the milker unit. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20110315176 | ENGINE SPEED CONTROL FOR A PRESSURE WASHER - A pressure washer includes a prime mover, a pump, an unloader valve, and a control mechanism. The prime mover has a speed control system, and the pump is connected to the prime mover and driven thereby during operation of the pressure washer. The unloader valve is connected to the pump and permits flow to an outlet of the pressure washer when in a first configuration, but directs the flow to a recirculation circuit when in a second configuration. The control mechanism is connected to the unloader valve, and is designed to receive a signal from the unloader valve that is related to the configuration of the unloader valve. The control mechanism conditions the signal and communicates the signal to the speed control system, where the speed of the prime mover is set at least partially as a function of the signal. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20100180921 | CONDUCTOR CLEANING SYSTEM - A conductor cleaning system for cleaning aluminum strands of all aluminum and steel reinforced conductors, such as ACSS, ACSR, ACAR, and AAA. The conductor cleaning system having a container adapted to receive a portion of a conductor to be cleaned, a housing adapted to receive and support the container, and a cleaning solution contained in the container for cleaning the portion of the conductor. The cleaning solution being adapted to clean the conductor without reacting with or damaging the conductor. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20120227774 | RINSING MACHINE FOR CONTAINERS, IN PARTICULAR BOTTLES - A rotary rinsing machine has at least one rinsing unit for rinsing a respective container with a wash mixture fed to the rinsing unit by a first conduit, which is connected to a first header containing a liquid fluid, and is connected to a second conduit for feeding a gaseous fluid from a second header to the first conduit; at least one measuring device being provided to measure the pressure in the first header and/or in the second header and/or in the first conduit and/or in the second conduit. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120318310 | VEHICLE SPRAY WASHER WITH LIGHTED SPRAY ARM - A spray-type car wash system includes an overhead carriage which can move longitudinally the length of a wash bay. A pair of laterally opposed spray arms depend from the carriage. During vehicle entry into the bay, LED-based lights running down the length of each arm are caused to flash to help the driver center a vehicle between the arms. Cushioning and breakaway features protect the arms from damage. A single-arm system is also disclosed. A double-light, stationary support system is also disclosed. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20120298157 | WATER LEVEL SENSING APPARATUS, WATER SUPPLY HOSE AND WASHING MACHINE HAVING THE SAME - A water level sensing apparatus which more precisely senses a level of supplied water, a water supply hose and a washing machine having the same is provided. The water level sensing apparatus includes a main body provided with an inner wall and an outer wall and filled with water supplied to the inside of the inner wall, a plurality of electrodes inserted between the inner wall and the outer wall to be opposite to each other, and a micro-computer to judge a water level in the main body through variation of a capacitance value of the plurality of electrodes. Therethrough, the water level sensing apparatus more directly measures a water level, as compared to the conventional water level sensing apparatus, thus improving precision in water level measurement. Thereby, the water level sensing apparatus prevents unnecessary water supply and reduces energy consumption. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20080223421 | Dishwasher and Method for Production Thereof - A dishwasher includes a washing container provided with a washing tub and a housing cover which is connected to the washing tub. The washing tub is provided with an inner tub and a plastic support in order to reduce the noise occurring when the washing liquid comes into contact with the washing tub. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20100043852 | Water-conducting domestic appliance comprising an expansion opening - A water-conducting domestic appliance, in particular a domestic dishwasher, the water-conducting domestic appliance including a washing compartment for receiving items therein that are to be subjected to a handling process by the water-conducting domestic appliance; and a detergent dosing system, the detergent dosing system having a detergent dispenser, the detergent dispenser being configured to receive at least one cartridge that is configured to hold a dosing agent, the detergent dosing system being configured to communicate the washing compartment and an area surrounding the water-conducting domestic appliance with one another in the manner of an expansion opening via which a fluid under pressure in the washing compartment can be released to the area surrounding the water-conducting domestic appliance. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20120186614 | ADDITIVE ALERT SYSTEM - An apparatus and system for detecting the delivery or nondelivery of a cleaning and sanitizing agent or chemical in automated dishwashers, warewashers, and laundry machines. A detector comprising one or more sensors or two or more electrical electrodes are positioned outside the ends of the delivery tube or tubes for the sanitizing agent or chemical. As the sanitizing agent or chemical liquid is released from the delivery tube or tubes, the liquid forms a stream of flow through the air. The flow passes within sensing range of the sensor or sensors, or encompasses the electrical electrodes thereby completing an electrical circuit. When the sensor detects the flow and the sensor is activated, or the circuit completes, a control unit prevents an alarm from sounding. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120222712 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A METERING DEVICE ARRANGED MOVABLY ON THE INSIDE OF A DISHWASHER - The present invention is a method for controlling a dispenser reversibly positioned in a dishwasher. The dispenser or dishwasher is configured with light transmission and receiving units. Light pulses are transmitted into the interior of the dishwasher and received by the receiving unit. The time difference (t | 09-06-2012 |
| 20130061889 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A DOSING SYSTEM WHICH CAN BE POSITIONED INSIDE A WATER-CONDUCTING DOMESTIC APPLIANCE - The invention relates to a method for controlling a dispensing system positionable in the interior of an automatic dishwasher, encompassing a cartridge filled with at least one preparation, a dispenser that is couplable to the cartridge, the dispenser encompassing at least a temperature sensor and a conductivity sensor, such that the temperature sensor and/or the conductivity sensor can be arranged in and/or on and/or outside the dispenser; and a delivery means for releasing a preparation from the cartridge into the interior of the automatic dishwasher. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20090235962 | Water-conducting domestic appliance comprising a detergent dosing system with fill level detection - A water-conducting domestic appliance, in particular a domestic dishwasher, the water-conducting domestic appliance including a washing compartment for receiving items therein that are to be subjected to a washing cycle by the water-conducting domestic appliance; and a detergent dosing system, the detergent dosing system having a detergent dispenser with a receiving compartment, the receiving area for receiving at least one cartridge that is configured to hold at least one detergent, the detergent dosing system having the capability to store a quantity of detergent greater than a quantity needed for a single washing cycle and the detergent dosing system having an apparatus for detecting a fill level in at least one of the detergent dispenser and the at least one cartridge. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20100139722 | DISHWASHER WITH PROGRAMMABLE STOP TIME - A dishwasher includes a tub having a door that provides access to the tub. The door has a handle which extends a top surface of the door beyond a front surface of the door. A touchscreen panel is mounted to the top surface of a door to provide a user interface. The user interface includes a carrousel of icons via which a user may select a wash cycle. The user interface further includes a programmed delay interface via which a user may specify a desired start time and/or stop time for the wash cycle. The user interface may further provide the user with usage guidance to aid the user in the usage of the dishwasher. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20090165833 | Domestic appliance with programmable control module - A dishwasher, the program control of which permits the installation of the program control module in the dishwasher, a subsequent programming of the program control and a change to the rinse program sequence pre-programmed in the program control. An electronic program control for the control of rinsing program sequences is provided with a programmable control module and includes an interface, for the external programming of at least one rinsing program sequence, carried out by the program control, which may be directly contacted from outside the dishwasher. By integrating an interface that may be directly contacted from outside the dishwasher, for the external programming of rinsing program sequences in the control module of the program control, the program control can be installed in the dishwasher without pre-programming and programmed in a final step, or after the production of the dishwasher. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20100139721 | DISHWASHER PROVIDING USAGE GUIDANCE - A dishwasher includes a tub having a door that provides access to the tub. The door has a handle which extends a top surface of the door beyond a front surface of the door. A touchscreen panel is mounted to the top surface of a door to provide a user interface. The user interface includes a carrousel of icons via which a user may select a wash cycle. The user interface further includes a programmed delay interface via which a user may specify a desired start time and/or stop time for the wash cycle. The user interface may further provide the user with usage guidance to aid the user in the usage of the dishwasher. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100139720 | DISHWASHER WITH CARROUSEL INTERFACE - A dishwasher includes a tub having a door that provides access to the tub. The door has a handle which extends a top surface of the door beyond a front surface of the door. A touchscreen panel is mounted to the top surface of a door to provide a user interface. The user interface includes a carrousel of icons via which a user may select a wash cycle. The user interface further includes a programmed delay interface via which a user may specify a desired start time and/or stop time for the wash cycle. The user interface may further provide the user with usage guidance to aid the user in the usage of the dishwasher. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20090178698 | DISHWASHER WITH MULTIPLE WASH ZONES - An automatic dishwasher, comprises a wash chamber, a rotating spray arm having an outer periphery or rotation and having at least one outlet for introducing a stream of liquid into the wash chamber, a disperser located within the wash chamber and exteriorly of the outer periphery of the rotating spray arm where during at least a portion of one revolution of the rotating spray arm the disperser is fluidly connected such that the stream of liquid is transferred to the disperser, and a liquid volume controller to control the volume of liquid transferred from the rotating spray arm to the disperser. Wherein the disperser provides an additional source of water spray to utensils in the wash chamber and the liquid volume controller controls the amount of such additional spray. | 07-16-2009 |
| 20080257391 | PASS-THROUGH DISHWASHER WITH CONTROLLED DRYING - A pass-through dishwasher is provided having at least one washing zone, at least one rinsing zone and a drying zone. The pass-through dishwasher is used to clean items to be washed and comprises a conveyor device for conveying the items to be washed through successive treatment zones. The pass-through dishwasher comprises a drying zone which has arranged in it at least one drying fan whose rotation speed can be controlled. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080264458 | Commercial Dishwasher - A commercial dishwasher ( | 10-30-2008 |
| 20090056773 | DISHWASHER - A dishwasher is provided. The dishwasher measures the amount of vibration caused by a drain pump, and terminates the operation of the drain pump if the amount of vibration measured exceeds a predefined vibration level. Thus, it is possible to precisely determine, during a drain operation, when a sump will be completely drained and thus prevent the drain pump from being driven any longer if no wash fluid remains in the sump. Therefore, it is possible to prevent excessive vibration and noise from being generated. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090242005 | BATCH DISHWASHER WITH WASTE WATER HEAT RECOVERY - A cleaning machine, in particular a batch dishwasher, comprising an individual cleaning chamber in which the items to be cleaned are accommodated, a pump which circulates washing liquid within the cleaning chamber, and a further pump which delivers fresh water, and also a boiler which stores and heats fresh water, wherein the boiler has an associated heat exchanger by means of which heat is indirectly or directly transferred from waste water which is stored in a reservoir to the fresh water which is stored in the boiler. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20100154847 | DISHWASHER - A dishwasher comprising a wash compartment with a base wall that has a retaining contour, and an electronic control module supported by the retaining contour and which controls appliance components in the dishwasher. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100186787 | DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH A PUMP WITH A BRUSHLESS PERMANENT MAGNET MOTOR - A dishwashing machine having a pumping device to pump a dishwashing solution. The pumping device has a first pump and a second pump, wherein each of the first pump and the second pump has a brushless permanent magnet motor. A shared electronic controller is shared by the first pump and the second pump. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20090065035 | DISHWASHER - A dishwasher comprising a sump configured to contain washing water, a washing pump configured to pump the washing water contained in the sump, a washing nozzle configured to inject the washing water pumped by the washing pump onto targets to be washed, a washing water passage configured between the sump and the washing nozzle, and a remnant water sensing unit activated by the washing water flowing inside the washing water passage, whereby a pressure in the washing water passage can be sensed so as to accurately sense whether there is water remaining in the dishwasher, and a single sensing unit can be employed regardless of the type of dishwasher. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20080196749 | Dishwasher and Manufacturing Method of the Same - A dishwasher includes a control panel, a front panel disposed at the front of the control panel, a front display unit that slidingly couples to at least one of the control panel and the front panel and is disposed between the control panel and the front panel, and a sliding latch and a latch mounting slot that allow the front display unit to be slidingly coupled. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080196751 | DISHWASHER WITH ACCESSIBLE CONTROL UNIT, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A dishwasher is provided, comprising a base portion adapted to support a tub portion. A control unit is configured to be in communication with at least one dishwasher operational component and with at least one control switch device remotely disposed with respect to the base portion. The control unit is responsive to the at least one control switch device to control the at least one dishwasher operational component. The control unit is disposed about the base portion and is selectively accessible from a forward side thereof. An associated method is also provided. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080314423 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A DISHWASHER - A control system for a dishwasher includes an input device operable to select a wash cycle from a plurality of wash cycles. The input device has a control panel area including a display device, and a plurality of input elements. At least one of the plurality of input elements is operable to select a soil level. A controller is provided, the controller being configured to control cycle parameters and to preselect, based on a selected soil level, a basic wash cycle from a plurality of wash cycles, and to offer different additional cycle options associated with the basic wash cycle based on the selected soil level. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20080196750 | Panel Spacer of Dish Washer, and Dish Washer Using the Same - A panel spacer and a dishwasher using the panel spacer are provided. The dishwasher has a door and a control panel located a predetermined distance from the door. The panel spacer includes a spacer cover installed between the door and the control panel, and at least one spacer body coupled to the spacer cover. The spacer body fills a gap between the door and the control panel together with the spacer cover. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20130008477 | METHOD FOR FILLING A WASH TUB OF A DISHWASHER WITH WATER - A method for filling a wash tub ( | 01-10-2013 |
| 20090199881 | DISPENSING SYSTEM FOR DISHWASHER - A dishwasher with both a single use dispenser and a bulk dispenser, where wash aid can be selectively dispensed into a wash chamber of the dishwasher directly from the single use dispenser or indirectly from the bulk dispenser through the single use dispenser. | 08-13-2009 |
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| 20090114256 | Ostomy bag cleaning device - An ostomy cleaning device comprises a relatively small tank having a heating element, an inlet port and an outlet port. The inlet port is coupled to a water supply and the outlet port coupled to a hose attachment. A sprayer nozzle attached to the hose attachment. A pressure regulator is operationally coupled between the water supply and the inlet port for controlling the water pressure from the water supply to a level sufficient to accommodate the hose attachment. A temperature regulator is operationally coupled to the heating element for controlling the temperature of the water contained in the tank to a relatively warm temperature. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20110192433 | CHEMICAL DELIVERY DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM - A system for controlling and monitoring the chemical usage in a car wash systems that form an aqueous cleaning solution by diluting a cleaning chemical concentrate in a process water stream to form. Level sensors are mounted to the bulk containers containing the chemical concentrate to measure and track the usage of the chemical concentrates. The usage data is collected and used to adjust flow rate controllers controlling the dilution of the concentrate into the process water stream. The system can be integrated into continuous processes where the aqueous cleaning solution is dispensed immediately after production and batch processes where the cleaning solution is stored temporarily before being dispensed onto a vehicle. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20130032183 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSISTING THE DRIVER OF A VEHICLE TO CENTER THE VEHICLE IN A WASH BAY - A vehicle washing system associated with a bay in which a vehicle is parked during the washing operation is equipped with a centering target which can be selectively deployed upon entry of a vehicle to assist the driver in placing the vehicle on the longitudinal centerline of the effective washing area in the bay. The target may be provided by a vertically-depending spray arm having internal LEDs which are illuminated in a flashing effect during vehicle entry and in constant colors during the washing program. Several alternative target arrangements are described. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20090159105 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS, SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD AND STORAGE MEDIUM - Disclosed is a substrate processing apparatus capable of decreasing the frequency of shutdown of the apparatus due to lack of processing liquid in a processing liquid supply unit | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090120473 | OZONE CLEANING SYSTEM - An industrial cleaning system that produces and distributes an aqueous ozone solution is described. The system provides a centralized system for producing the aqueous ozone solution and distributing the aqueous ozone solution to different application points at different flow rates and concentrations. The system includes an ozone generator for generating ozone gas, which is injected into a supply of water to form the aqueous ozone solution. A reaction vessel receives the aqueous ozone solution from the injector. The reaction vessel reduces the bubbles of ozone gas in the aqueous ozone solution to increase the oxidation reduction potential of the aqueous ozone solution. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20100006127 | UNMANNED VEHICLE FOR DISPLACING DUNG - An unmanned vehicle for displacing material, in particular dung, from the floor of a shed includes a frame, with disposed thereon a material displacer, propulsion mechanism and navigator with a sensor for forming an image of an observation area, the sensor including a source of radiation for modulated electromagnetic radiation, a receiver device for electromagnetic radiation reflected by an object in the observation area, and a sensor image processor, wherein the receiver device includes a matrix with a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns of receivers, and the sensor image processor is configured to determine for each of the receivers a phase difference between the emitted and the reflected electromagnetic radiation in order to calculate a distance from the receiver to the object. Such a vehicle is capable of detecting and displacing material in a very reliable manner by utilization of the depth image obtained by the sensor. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100006126 | AIR VENT DUST SCRUBBER - An assembly used to scrape clean a vent pattern with a blade and catch or the scrapings. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20090205691 | HIGH PRESSURE ARCH FOR A VEHICLE WASH SYSTEM - A vehicle treatment apparatus for a vehicle cleaning system includes a frame structure having a pair of vertical side supports that are secured to the ground and are spaced apart from one another. The pair of vertical side supports have a generally horizontal treatment member extending therebetween. The horizontal treatment member has a first end and a second end and is configured to communicate with a vehicle that passes thereunder. Each of the pair of vertical side supports include a retention mechanism formed therein for engaging a respective one of the first end and the second end of the generally horizontal treatment member. The generally horizontal treatment member is in communication with a controller to allow substantially vertical movement within each of the retention mechanism from a home position to at least one lower position where it communicates with the vehicle. The generally horizontal treatment member is in communication with a sensor to monitor application of a force thereto. If the force applied to the generally horizontal treatment member is greater than a predetermined minimum acceptable force, the generally horizontal treatment member moves vertically upward to the home position and automatically repositions the end in the event the force applied to the horizontal treatment member is sufficient to dislodge the ends from their retention mechanism. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090133728 | No water spill automatic steam car wash system - An automatic steam car washing system is provided. The automatic steam car washing system according to current application is comprised of a moving station and 10 metal beams that comprise a frame. Car to be washed stays inside of the frame. Pluralities of steam spraying nozzles, a vacuum nozzle, and a towel are installed in a moving station and moves along the surface of the car. Pluralities of steam generators are installed inside of the moving station and connected to the steam spraying nozzles. Tip of the steam spraying nozzle oscillates horizontally with an angle to the surface of the car. The distance between the spraying nozzle and the surface of the car is maintained constant irrespective of the surface geometry. The automatic steam car washing system according to current application realize a no water spill automatic car washing system and protects the air by collecting the dusts that comes out from the contaminated car surface. By making a steam car wash system automatic, it also protects workers from contaminated working environment. No detergent is used. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20080295874 | WET PROCESSING APPARATUSES - A semiconductor apparatus includes a first tank configured to accommodate a first fluid. A second tank is configured to receive overflow of the first fluid into an upper portion of the second tank and to accommodate a second fluid. A cycling system including a first conduit is configured between the first tank and the second tank. The first conduit has an end substantially below a surface of the second fluid. A fluid providing system including a second conduit is fluidly coupled to the second tank and configured to provide the second fluid into the second tank. The second conduit has an end substantially below the surface of the second fluid. An overflow system is coupled to the second tank and configured to remove an upper portion of the second fluid when the surface of the second fluid is substantially equal to or higher than a pre-determined level. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20090283119 | Post-Processing System For Solid Freeform Fabrication Parts - A post-processing system is provided for cleaning and/or curing a part produced by solid freeform fabrication (SFF). The post-processing systems include a housing, a part retaining device to retain the part within the housing, and an actinic radiation source to cure the part with actinic radiation. The systems also include a fluid circulation device adapted to expose the part to cleaning fluid and/or to allow the cleaning fluid to absorb actinic radiation to permit filtration of removed build material to allow extended use of the cleaning fluid. Certain systems include a first rotating portion that can rotate the retained part about a first axis, and further systems include a second rotating portion that can rotate the retained part about a second axis. The systems also include additional features to provide safe and efficient cleaning and/or curing of parts produced by SFF. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090288691 | SOLAR PANEL CLEANING SYSTEM - A solar power cleaning system is provided including a fluid supply line. A first end of the fluid supply line is utilized for receiving water. A second end of the fluid supply line is coupled to a plurality of nozzles for dispensing fluid onto solar panels. The cleaning system also includes a housing. Disposed within the housing is a valve for regulating soap from a storage compartment into the fluid supply line. The valve is controlled by a programmable controller. When the valve is open, soap mixes with water and is dispensed onto the solar panels via the nozzles. When the valve is closed, water may be dispensed onto the solar panels. A filter may be coupled to the fluid supply line to remove impurities from the water before dispensation onto the solar panels. A motor and pump may also be disposed within the housing to regulate the fluid pressure within the fluid supply line. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20090266390 | Mobile automated-hand car wash - Modular structures, machinery and modes of connectivity that are currently available have never been assembled to create a mobile automated-hand car wash or any other structure will similar design or purpose. I propose a design and method for constructing a mobile and automated-hand car wash utilizing automated water and soap applicators, electric powered commercial dryers and professional car washers to clean the vehicle by hand mid-process. The assembled facility enables operation with the speed of an automated car wash and the quality of a hand wash. The completed structure includes 4 individual modular buildings, and 1 platform that are delivered to the site via flatbed, secured, assembled and connected to utilities. The modular structures allow the entire facility to be moved by disconnecting the public utilities, water pipes and power lines running from building to building, and using a flat bed truck to transport the individual structures to a new location. The mobility of the facility enables the land owner to avoid altering or making major improvements to the land site in order to operate an automated car wash; nor will the landowner need to be locked into a long term contract that would be normal under the circumstances of a land lease, or developing a pad site. The green design which includes water filtering and recycling equipment, solar panels on the rooftop, and environmentally friendly chemicals and cleaning products further promotes the use of this facility by having no adverse effects on the land or public sewage. In fact the green design saves significantly on the amount of public water and electric power used to operate the mobile automated-hand car wash. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20080289667 | TEAT CUP CLEANING DEVICE AND METHOD RELATED THERETO - A teat cup cleaning device having a heating chamber ( | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080230101 | SUBSTRATE TREATING APPARATUS - A substrate treating apparatus for treating substrates with treating liquids. The apparatus includes a treating tank for storing the treating liquids, a holding mechanism for holding the substrates and placing the substrates in a treating position inside the treating tank, a first treating liquid supply device for supplying a first treating liquid into the treating tank, a second treating liquid supply device for supplying a second treating liquid of lower surface tension than the first treating liquid, and higher boiling point than the first treating liquid, into the treating tank, a temperature control device for controlling temperature of the second treating liquid in the treating tank to be in a temperature range above the boiling point of the first treating liquid and below the boiling point of the second treating liquid, and a control device for controlling the second treating liquid supply device to replace the first treating liquid supplied from the first treating liquid supply device and stored in the treating tank with the second treating liquid, and controlling the temperature control device to maintain the second treating liquid in the temperature range. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080210280 | Multipurpose Aqueous Parts Washer - The present disclosure relates generally to a multipurpose parts washer used to remove grease, oil, and dirt from mechanical parts, and more particularly, to an apparatus for washing parts within a single housing having an automatic cleaning portion, with a first cleaning chamber for spraying parts, a second cleaning chamber for soaking and agitating parts, and a manual cleaning portion. The multipurpose design also includes novel features such as the use of a submerged pump within the reservoir, easy-access panels for the pump motor, the controller, and the display, an integrated sink serving as a safety lid of the automatic portion to collect the cleaning solution of the manual cleaning portion and to enclose the automatic cleaning portion, and the use of a timer and a multicolor display for easy operation of each of the cleaning portions. The design may also include a concurrent multifunction cleaning feature, a thermally activated safety lid, an immersion agitation tank, and a removable flat or V-shaped debris pan. The multipurpose design may also include a dynamic spray bar in the agitation tank for improved cleaning during agitation, and a spay distribution system and associated spray bars capable of rotational adjustment and pivot to direct the sprays to a desired portion of the first cleaning chamber and allowing better access to the reservoir portion and other cleaning equipment located within the automatic cleaning portion of the apparatus for washing parts. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20090199882 | Method and device for cleaning welding torches - A device for cleaning welding torches includes a device for applying cleaning or wetting liquid to the tip of the welding torch and a coil with an opening for inserting the welding torch in order to subject it to an electromagnetic cleaning. The device also includes an electric power supply device that is connected to the coil. The device for applying cleaning liquid, which consists of, for example, a reservoir or nozzles, and the coil are placed inside a common housing together with a refuse reservoir, which is located underneath the coil while serving to hold the electromagnetically removed foreign substances. Preferably, the device for applying cleaning liquid is placed inside or underneath the opening of the coil thereby enabling the welding torch to be located in essentially the same position during cleaning. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090217956 | MEDICAL INSTRUMENT CLEANING/DISINFECTING SYSTEM - A medical instrument cleaning/disinfecting system | 09-03-2009 |
| 20090250086 | Control system for vehicle washing system - A vehicle washing system. The vehicle washing system includes a vehicle washing system component. Also, provided is an apparatus for moving the vehicle relative to vehicle washing system component. The speed of the relative motor of the vehicle is selected either by an operator automatically or may be varied to vary the vehicle throughput through the vehicle wash. A control unit is provided. The control unit senses the speed of movement of the vehicle with respect to the vehicle washing system. The control unit adjusts the vehicle washing system component for coordinating the vehicle washing system component in accordance with the speed of the vehicle. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090314317 | CLEANING SYSTEM OF A HAIR REMOVING APPARATUS - A cleaning system for cleaning an operator head of a hair removing apparatus such as a dry shaver. The system includes a cleaning device having a housing configured to hold the shaver upside down to place the operator head in a basin for cleaning the same with a liquid supplied from a tank. The apparatus incorporates an externally controllable electric circuit for driving the operator head in accordance with an external electric signal generated by a controller within the device. The device's housing has a signal transmitting means for transmitting the electric signal, while the apparatus has a signal receiving means which comes into electrical interconnection with the signal transmitting means. The signal receiving means is disposed intermediate the height of the apparatus such that the electrical interconnection can be made within the height of the apparatus, requiring no extra height dimension to the system for the electrical interconnection. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20120031445 | Cleaning Apparatus For Use With Dentures And Other Dental Appliances - A cleaning apparatus for use with dentures and other dental appliances includes a housing having a tablet storage area and a tank positionable in and removable from the housing, the tank being sized to respectively receive the dentures and other dental appliances. The cleaning apparatus includes a dispenser to move a tablet from the tablet storage area to the tank. A stirring assembly includes a first portion in the housing and a second portion in the tank. The first portion includes a first magnet, the second portion includes a grate, a rotor, and a second magnet fixed to the rotor and complementary to the first magnet. Rotation of the first magnet about an axis of rotation causes the second magnet to rotate about the axis of rotation when the tank is positioned in the housing. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20100224224 | WASHER AND DECONTAMINATOR WITH LID CONTROL - A method and apparatus provide for automatically cleaning and decontaminating medical instruments. The method comprising the steps of: a) placing the medical instruments into a container after their use in a medical procedure; b) closing the container to seal the instruments inside whereby to prevent personnel contact with the instruments and any contaminants which might be thereon; c) inserting the sealed container into a washer/decontaminator and sealing the washer/decontaminator; d) the washer/decontaminator automatically opening the container and applying a washing fluid thereto to wash the instruments within the container; and e) the washer/decontaminator automatically applying a disinfectant to the container to disinfect the instruments whereby to allow safe handling thereof by personnel. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20090211616 | Apparatus for removing water-soluble support material from one or more rapid prototype parts - The support removal apparatus comprising in combination a retention tank having a manifold assembly comprising a plurality of nozzle heads, articulating arms or a combination of both in hydraulic communication with the discharge side of a pump, collectively configured for agitating an aqueous cleaning solution; a heating element mounted within the retention tank for heating the aqueous cleaning solution to a predetermined temperature set point; a basket strainer mounted within the retention tank in hydraulic communication with the intake side of the pump to mitigate passage of small rapid prototype parts and residual support material therethrough and into the pump and manifold assembly; a thermocouple for maintaining the temperature within a tolerable range for optimum removal of support material; a level indicator to ensure adequate solution level in the retention tank for operability of the pump and heating element; a cabinet having an interface controller mounted on an exterior panel thereof for setting timer and heat functions; and a microprocessor having capabilities for making minute adjustments to the heating element via feedback from the thermocouple and controlling operation of the pump and heating element for a pre-set time interval. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20100313921 | Caustic Recovery System for C.I.P. Cleaning System - A caustic recovery arrangement for a clean-in-place system permits recovery of the caustic solution used for cleaning sanitary liquid-food processing equipment. A recovery tank receives the caustic aqueous solution and entrained solids. The caustic recovery tank has an upper barrel portion and a lower conic portion. The caustic solution remains in the recovery tank for about eight hours to allow the solids to settle out into the conic portion. A solution drain conduit at a lower end of the barrel portion connects to a caustic recovery line with a pump that feeds the recovered solution back to a main caustic supply tank. A solids drain conduit leads from an outlet at the bottom end of the conic portion of the caustic recovery tank to a solids receptacle so that the solids can be recovered for use, e.g., as animal feed or as fertilizer. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20110079255 | CLEANING EXHAUST SCREENS IN A MANUFACTURING PROCESS - A method of cleaning an screen in a manufacturing process step that employs a chamber including a drain line having a screen configured and disposed in the chamber above the drain line to trap soluble materials includes detecting a build-up of soluble material on the screen, ceasing a work operation in the chamber, and initiating a screen cleaning operation. The screen cleaning operation includes closing a computer operated valve fluidly connected to the drain line to fluidly isolate a portion of the chamber, automatically introducing an amount of solvent into the chamber once the computer operated valve is closed with the amount of solvent filling the chamber and/or the drain line to fully immerse the screen, and opening the operated valve after a predetermined amount of time to empty the chamber and the drain line of solvent once the soluble materials trapped on the screen are dissolved. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20080236639 | SUBSTRATE TREATING APPARATUS - A substrate treating apparatus for treating substrates with a treating liquid includes a treating tank having an inner tank for storing the treating liquid, and an outer tank for collecting the treating liquid overflowing the inner tank. A supply pipe interconnects the inner tank and the outer tank for circulating the treating liquid. A first branch pipe is shunted from the supply pipe, and a separator is mounted on the first branch pipe for separating deionized water and a solvent in the treating liquid, and discharging the deionized water. A second branch pipe interconnects positions upstream and downstream of the separator, and a deionized water remover is mounted on the second branch pipe for adsorbing and removing deionized water from the treating liquid. An injection pipe is connected to the supply pipe for injecting deionized water in a position downstream of the separator. A solvent injector injects the solvent into the injection pipe. A controller carries out a deionized water cleaning process for supplying deionized water from the injection pipe and cleaning the substrates inside the cleaning tank with deionized water, then a replacing process for injecting the solvent from the solvent injector and replacing the deionized water with the solvent, a separating and removing process for switching to the first branch pipe and causing the separator to remove the deionized water from the treating liquid, and an adsorbing and removing process for switching to the second branch pipe and causing the deionized water remover to adsorb and remove the deionized water from the treating liquid. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20100139723 | Automatic dairy animal milker unit backflusher and teat dip applicator system and method - A system for cleaning a dairy animal milker unit and applying dip to a dairy animal, the system includes a main control, an air supply, a water supply, a backflush fluid supply, a dip supply, a stall control for receiving the air, water, backflush fluid and dip supplies, and a safety valve that is adjacent to a downstream portion of the milker unit to control backflush and dip fluids being fed to the milker unit. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20110315176 | ENGINE SPEED CONTROL FOR A PRESSURE WASHER - A pressure washer includes a prime mover, a pump, an unloader valve, and a control mechanism. The prime mover has a speed control system, and the pump is connected to the prime mover and driven thereby during operation of the pressure washer. The unloader valve is connected to the pump and permits flow to an outlet of the pressure washer when in a first configuration, but directs the flow to a recirculation circuit when in a second configuration. The control mechanism is connected to the unloader valve, and is designed to receive a signal from the unloader valve that is related to the configuration of the unloader valve. The control mechanism conditions the signal and communicates the signal to the speed control system, where the speed of the prime mover is set at least partially as a function of the signal. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20100180921 | CONDUCTOR CLEANING SYSTEM - A conductor cleaning system for cleaning aluminum strands of all aluminum and steel reinforced conductors, such as ACSS, ACSR, ACAR, and AAA. The conductor cleaning system having a container adapted to receive a portion of a conductor to be cleaned, a housing adapted to receive and support the container, and a cleaning solution contained in the container for cleaning the portion of the conductor. The cleaning solution being adapted to clean the conductor without reacting with or damaging the conductor. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20120227774 | RINSING MACHINE FOR CONTAINERS, IN PARTICULAR BOTTLES - A rotary rinsing machine has at least one rinsing unit for rinsing a respective container with a wash mixture fed to the rinsing unit by a first conduit, which is connected to a first header containing a liquid fluid, and is connected to a second conduit for feeding a gaseous fluid from a second header to the first conduit; at least one measuring device being provided to measure the pressure in the first header and/or in the second header and/or in the first conduit and/or in the second conduit. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120318310 | VEHICLE SPRAY WASHER WITH LIGHTED SPRAY ARM - A spray-type car wash system includes an overhead carriage which can move longitudinally the length of a wash bay. A pair of laterally opposed spray arms depend from the carriage. During vehicle entry into the bay, LED-based lights running down the length of each arm are caused to flash to help the driver center a vehicle between the arms. Cushioning and breakaway features protect the arms from damage. A single-arm system is also disclosed. A double-light, stationary support system is also disclosed. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20120298157 | WATER LEVEL SENSING APPARATUS, WATER SUPPLY HOSE AND WASHING MACHINE HAVING THE SAME - A water level sensing apparatus which more precisely senses a level of supplied water, a water supply hose and a washing machine having the same is provided. The water level sensing apparatus includes a main body provided with an inner wall and an outer wall and filled with water supplied to the inside of the inner wall, a plurality of electrodes inserted between the inner wall and the outer wall to be opposite to each other, and a micro-computer to judge a water level in the main body through variation of a capacitance value of the plurality of electrodes. Therethrough, the water level sensing apparatus more directly measures a water level, as compared to the conventional water level sensing apparatus, thus improving precision in water level measurement. Thereby, the water level sensing apparatus prevents unnecessary water supply and reduces energy consumption. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20080223421 | Dishwasher and Method for Production Thereof - A dishwasher includes a washing container provided with a washing tub and a housing cover which is connected to the washing tub. The washing tub is provided with an inner tub and a plastic support in order to reduce the noise occurring when the washing liquid comes into contact with the washing tub. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20100043852 | Water-conducting domestic appliance comprising an expansion opening - A water-conducting domestic appliance, in particular a domestic dishwasher, the water-conducting domestic appliance including a washing compartment for receiving items therein that are to be subjected to a handling process by the water-conducting domestic appliance; and a detergent dosing system, the detergent dosing system having a detergent dispenser, the detergent dispenser being configured to receive at least one cartridge that is configured to hold a dosing agent, the detergent dosing system being configured to communicate the washing compartment and an area surrounding the water-conducting domestic appliance with one another in the manner of an expansion opening via which a fluid under pressure in the washing compartment can be released to the area surrounding the water-conducting domestic appliance. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20120186614 | ADDITIVE ALERT SYSTEM - An apparatus and system for detecting the delivery or nondelivery of a cleaning and sanitizing agent or chemical in automated dishwashers, warewashers, and laundry machines. A detector comprising one or more sensors or two or more electrical electrodes are positioned outside the ends of the delivery tube or tubes for the sanitizing agent or chemical. As the sanitizing agent or chemical liquid is released from the delivery tube or tubes, the liquid forms a stream of flow through the air. The flow passes within sensing range of the sensor or sensors, or encompasses the electrical electrodes thereby completing an electrical circuit. When the sensor detects the flow and the sensor is activated, or the circuit completes, a control unit prevents an alarm from sounding. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120222712 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A METERING DEVICE ARRANGED MOVABLY ON THE INSIDE OF A DISHWASHER - The present invention is a method for controlling a dispenser reversibly positioned in a dishwasher. The dispenser or dishwasher is configured with light transmission and receiving units. Light pulses are transmitted into the interior of the dishwasher and received by the receiving unit. The time difference (t | 09-06-2012 |
| 20130061889 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A DOSING SYSTEM WHICH CAN BE POSITIONED INSIDE A WATER-CONDUCTING DOMESTIC APPLIANCE - The invention relates to a method for controlling a dispensing system positionable in the interior of an automatic dishwasher, encompassing a cartridge filled with at least one preparation, a dispenser that is couplable to the cartridge, the dispenser encompassing at least a temperature sensor and a conductivity sensor, such that the temperature sensor and/or the conductivity sensor can be arranged in and/or on and/or outside the dispenser; and a delivery means for releasing a preparation from the cartridge into the interior of the automatic dishwasher. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20090235962 | Water-conducting domestic appliance comprising a detergent dosing system with fill level detection - A water-conducting domestic appliance, in particular a domestic dishwasher, the water-conducting domestic appliance including a washing compartment for receiving items therein that are to be subjected to a washing cycle by the water-conducting domestic appliance; and a detergent dosing system, the detergent dosing system having a detergent dispenser with a receiving compartment, the receiving area for receiving at least one cartridge that is configured to hold at least one detergent, the detergent dosing system having the capability to store a quantity of detergent greater than a quantity needed for a single washing cycle and the detergent dosing system having an apparatus for detecting a fill level in at least one of the detergent dispenser and the at least one cartridge. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20100139722 | DISHWASHER WITH PROGRAMMABLE STOP TIME - A dishwasher includes a tub having a door that provides access to the tub. The door has a handle which extends a top surface of the door beyond a front surface of the door. A touchscreen panel is mounted to the top surface of a door to provide a user interface. The user interface includes a carrousel of icons via which a user may select a wash cycle. The user interface further includes a programmed delay interface via which a user may specify a desired start time and/or stop time for the wash cycle. The user interface may further provide the user with usage guidance to aid the user in the usage of the dishwasher. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20090165833 | Domestic appliance with programmable control module - A dishwasher, the program control of which permits the installation of the program control module in the dishwasher, a subsequent programming of the program control and a change to the rinse program sequence pre-programmed in the program control. An electronic program control for the control of rinsing program sequences is provided with a programmable control module and includes an interface, for the external programming of at least one rinsing program sequence, carried out by the program control, which may be directly contacted from outside the dishwasher. By integrating an interface that may be directly contacted from outside the dishwasher, for the external programming of rinsing program sequences in the control module of the program control, the program control can be installed in the dishwasher without pre-programming and programmed in a final step, or after the production of the dishwasher. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20100139721 | DISHWASHER PROVIDING USAGE GUIDANCE - A dishwasher includes a tub having a door that provides access to the tub. The door has a handle which extends a top surface of the door beyond a front surface of the door. A touchscreen panel is mounted to the top surface of a door to provide a user interface. The user interface includes a carrousel of icons via which a user may select a wash cycle. The user interface further includes a programmed delay interface via which a user may specify a desired start time and/or stop time for the wash cycle. The user interface may further provide the user with usage guidance to aid the user in the usage of the dishwasher. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100139720 | DISHWASHER WITH CARROUSEL INTERFACE - A dishwasher includes a tub having a door that provides access to the tub. The door has a handle which extends a top surface of the door beyond a front surface of the door. A touchscreen panel is mounted to the top surface of a door to provide a user interface. The user interface includes a carrousel of icons via which a user may select a wash cycle. The user interface further includes a programmed delay interface via which a user may specify a desired start time and/or stop time for the wash cycle. The user interface may further provide the user with usage guidance to aid the user in the usage of the dishwasher. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20090178698 | DISHWASHER WITH MULTIPLE WASH ZONES - An automatic dishwasher, comprises a wash chamber, a rotating spray arm having an outer periphery or rotation and having at least one outlet for introducing a stream of liquid into the wash chamber, a disperser located within the wash chamber and exteriorly of the outer periphery of the rotating spray arm where during at least a portion of one revolution of the rotating spray arm the disperser is fluidly connected such that the stream of liquid is transferred to the disperser, and a liquid volume controller to control the volume of liquid transferred from the rotating spray arm to the disperser. Wherein the disperser provides an additional source of water spray to utensils in the wash chamber and the liquid volume controller controls the amount of such additional spray. | 07-16-2009 |
| 20080257391 | PASS-THROUGH DISHWASHER WITH CONTROLLED DRYING - A pass-through dishwasher is provided having at least one washing zone, at least one rinsing zone and a drying zone. The pass-through dishwasher is used to clean items to be washed and comprises a conveyor device for conveying the items to be washed through successive treatment zones. The pass-through dishwasher comprises a drying zone which has arranged in it at least one drying fan whose rotation speed can be controlled. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080264458 | Commercial Dishwasher - A commercial dishwasher ( | 10-30-2008 |
| 20090056773 | DISHWASHER - A dishwasher is provided. The dishwasher measures the amount of vibration caused by a drain pump, and terminates the operation of the drain pump if the amount of vibration measured exceeds a predefined vibration level. Thus, it is possible to precisely determine, during a drain operation, when a sump will be completely drained and thus prevent the drain pump from being driven any longer if no wash fluid remains in the sump. Therefore, it is possible to prevent excessive vibration and noise from being generated. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090242005 | BATCH DISHWASHER WITH WASTE WATER HEAT RECOVERY - A cleaning machine, in particular a batch dishwasher, comprising an individual cleaning chamber in which the items to be cleaned are accommodated, a pump which circulates washing liquid within the cleaning chamber, and a further pump which delivers fresh water, and also a boiler which stores and heats fresh water, wherein the boiler has an associated heat exchanger by means of which heat is indirectly or directly transferred from waste water which is stored in a reservoir to the fresh water which is stored in the boiler. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20100154847 | DISHWASHER - A dishwasher comprising a wash compartment with a base wall that has a retaining contour, and an electronic control module supported by the retaining contour and which controls appliance components in the dishwasher. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100186787 | DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH A PUMP WITH A BRUSHLESS PERMANENT MAGNET MOTOR - A dishwashing machine having a pumping device to pump a dishwashing solution. The pumping device has a first pump and a second pump, wherein each of the first pump and the second pump has a brushless permanent magnet motor. A shared electronic controller is shared by the first pump and the second pump. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20090065035 | DISHWASHER - A dishwasher comprising a sump configured to contain washing water, a washing pump configured to pump the washing water contained in the sump, a washing nozzle configured to inject the washing water pumped by the washing pump onto targets to be washed, a washing water passage configured between the sump and the washing nozzle, and a remnant water sensing unit activated by the washing water flowing inside the washing water passage, whereby a pressure in the washing water passage can be sensed so as to accurately sense whether there is water remaining in the dishwasher, and a single sensing unit can be employed regardless of the type of dishwasher. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20080196749 | Dishwasher and Manufacturing Method of the Same - A dishwasher includes a control panel, a front panel disposed at the front of the control panel, a front display unit that slidingly couples to at least one of the control panel and the front panel and is disposed between the control panel and the front panel, and a sliding latch and a latch mounting slot that allow the front display unit to be slidingly coupled. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080196751 | DISHWASHER WITH ACCESSIBLE CONTROL UNIT, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A dishwasher is provided, comprising a base portion adapted to support a tub portion. A control unit is configured to be in communication with at least one dishwasher operational component and with at least one control switch device remotely disposed with respect to the base portion. The control unit is responsive to the at least one control switch device to control the at least one dishwasher operational component. The control unit is disposed about the base portion and is selectively accessible from a forward side thereof. An associated method is also provided. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080314423 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A DISHWASHER - A control system for a dishwasher includes an input device operable to select a wash cycle from a plurality of wash cycles. The input device has a control panel area including a display device, and a plurality of input elements. At least one of the plurality of input elements is operable to select a soil level. A controller is provided, the controller being configured to control cycle parameters and to preselect, based on a selected soil level, a basic wash cycle from a plurality of wash cycles, and to offer different additional cycle options associated with the basic wash cycle based on the selected soil level. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20080196750 | Panel Spacer of Dish Washer, and Dish Washer Using the Same - A panel spacer and a dishwasher using the panel spacer are provided. The dishwasher has a door and a control panel located a predetermined distance from the door. The panel spacer includes a spacer cover installed between the door and the control panel, and at least one spacer body coupled to the spacer cover. The spacer body fills a gap between the door and the control panel together with the spacer cover. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20130008477 | METHOD FOR FILLING A WASH TUB OF A DISHWASHER WITH WATER - A method for filling a wash tub ( | 01-10-2013 |
| 20090199881 | DISPENSING SYSTEM FOR DISHWASHER - A dishwasher with both a single use dispenser and a bulk dispenser, where wash aid can be selectively dispensed into a wash chamber of the dishwasher directly from the single use dispenser or indirectly from the bulk dispenser through the single use dispenser. | 08-13-2009 |
| 134057000 | With door latch control feature | 1 |
| 20090114256 | Ostomy bag cleaning device - An ostomy cleaning device comprises a relatively small tank having a heating element, an inlet port and an outlet port. The inlet port is coupled to a water supply and the outlet port coupled to a hose attachment. A sprayer nozzle attached to the hose attachment. A pressure regulator is operationally coupled between the water supply and the inlet port for controlling the water pressure from the water supply to a level sufficient to accommodate the hose attachment. A temperature regulator is operationally coupled to the heating element for controlling the temperature of the water contained in the tank to a relatively warm temperature. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20110192433 | CHEMICAL DELIVERY DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM - A system for controlling and monitoring the chemical usage in a car wash systems that form an aqueous cleaning solution by diluting a cleaning chemical concentrate in a process water stream to form. Level sensors are mounted to the bulk containers containing the chemical concentrate to measure and track the usage of the chemical concentrates. The usage data is collected and used to adjust flow rate controllers controlling the dilution of the concentrate into the process water stream. The system can be integrated into continuous processes where the aqueous cleaning solution is dispensed immediately after production and batch processes where the cleaning solution is stored temporarily before being dispensed onto a vehicle. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20130032183 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSISTING THE DRIVER OF A VEHICLE TO CENTER THE VEHICLE IN A WASH BAY - A vehicle washing system associated with a bay in which a vehicle is parked during the washing operation is equipped with a centering target which can be selectively deployed upon entry of a vehicle to assist the driver in placing the vehicle on the longitudinal centerline of the effective washing area in the bay. The target may be provided by a vertically-depending spray arm having internal LEDs which are illuminated in a flashing effect during vehicle entry and in constant colors during the washing program. Several alternative target arrangements are described. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20090159105 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS, SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD AND STORAGE MEDIUM - Disclosed is a substrate processing apparatus capable of decreasing the frequency of shutdown of the apparatus due to lack of processing liquid in a processing liquid supply unit | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090120473 | OZONE CLEANING SYSTEM - An industrial cleaning system that produces and distributes an aqueous ozone solution is described. The system provides a centralized system for producing the aqueous ozone solution and distributing the aqueous ozone solution to different application points at different flow rates and concentrations. The system includes an ozone generator for generating ozone gas, which is injected into a supply of water to form the aqueous ozone solution. A reaction vessel receives the aqueous ozone solution from the injector. The reaction vessel reduces the bubbles of ozone gas in the aqueous ozone solution to increase the oxidation reduction potential of the aqueous ozone solution. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20100006127 | UNMANNED VEHICLE FOR DISPLACING DUNG - An unmanned vehicle for displacing material, in particular dung, from the floor of a shed includes a frame, with disposed thereon a material displacer, propulsion mechanism and navigator with a sensor for forming an image of an observation area, the sensor including a source of radiation for modulated electromagnetic radiation, a receiver device for electromagnetic radiation reflected by an object in the observation area, and a sensor image processor, wherein the receiver device includes a matrix with a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns of receivers, and the sensor image processor is configured to determine for each of the receivers a phase difference between the emitted and the reflected electromagnetic radiation in order to calculate a distance from the receiver to the object. Such a vehicle is capable of detecting and displacing material in a very reliable manner by utilization of the depth image obtained by the sensor. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100006126 | AIR VENT DUST SCRUBBER - An assembly used to scrape clean a vent pattern with a blade and catch or the scrapings. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20090205691 | HIGH PRESSURE ARCH FOR A VEHICLE WASH SYSTEM - A vehicle treatment apparatus for a vehicle cleaning system includes a frame structure having a pair of vertical side supports that are secured to the ground and are spaced apart from one another. The pair of vertical side supports have a generally horizontal treatment member extending therebetween. The horizontal treatment member has a first end and a second end and is configured to communicate with a vehicle that passes thereunder. Each of the pair of vertical side supports include a retention mechanism formed therein for engaging a respective one of the first end and the second end of the generally horizontal treatment member. The generally horizontal treatment member is in communication with a controller to allow substantially vertical movement within each of the retention mechanism from a home position to at least one lower position where it communicates with the vehicle. The generally horizontal treatment member is in communication with a sensor to monitor application of a force thereto. If the force applied to the generally horizontal treatment member is greater than a predetermined minimum acceptable force, the generally horizontal treatment member moves vertically upward to the home position and automatically repositions the end in the event the force applied to the horizontal treatment member is sufficient to dislodge the ends from their retention mechanism. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090133728 | No water spill automatic steam car wash system - An automatic steam car washing system is provided. The automatic steam car washing system according to current application is comprised of a moving station and 10 metal beams that comprise a frame. Car to be washed stays inside of the frame. Pluralities of steam spraying nozzles, a vacuum nozzle, and a towel are installed in a moving station and moves along the surface of the car. Pluralities of steam generators are installed inside of the moving station and connected to the steam spraying nozzles. Tip of the steam spraying nozzle oscillates horizontally with an angle to the surface of the car. The distance between the spraying nozzle and the surface of the car is maintained constant irrespective of the surface geometry. The automatic steam car washing system according to current application realize a no water spill automatic car washing system and protects the air by collecting the dusts that comes out from the contaminated car surface. By making a steam car wash system automatic, it also protects workers from contaminated working environment. No detergent is used. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20080295874 | WET PROCESSING APPARATUSES - A semiconductor apparatus includes a first tank configured to accommodate a first fluid. A second tank is configured to receive overflow of the first fluid into an upper portion of the second tank and to accommodate a second fluid. A cycling system including a first conduit is configured between the first tank and the second tank. The first conduit has an end substantially below a surface of the second fluid. A fluid providing system including a second conduit is fluidly coupled to the second tank and configured to provide the second fluid into the second tank. The second conduit has an end substantially below the surface of the second fluid. An overflow system is coupled to the second tank and configured to remove an upper portion of the second fluid when the surface of the second fluid is substantially equal to or higher than a pre-determined level. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20090283119 | Post-Processing System For Solid Freeform Fabrication Parts - A post-processing system is provided for cleaning and/or curing a part produced by solid freeform fabrication (SFF). The post-processing systems include a housing, a part retaining device to retain the part within the housing, and an actinic radiation source to cure the part with actinic radiation. The systems also include a fluid circulation device adapted to expose the part to cleaning fluid and/or to allow the cleaning fluid to absorb actinic radiation to permit filtration of removed build material to allow extended use of the cleaning fluid. Certain systems include a first rotating portion that can rotate the retained part about a first axis, and further systems include a second rotating portion that can rotate the retained part about a second axis. The systems also include additional features to provide safe and efficient cleaning and/or curing of parts produced by SFF. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090288691 | SOLAR PANEL CLEANING SYSTEM - A solar power cleaning system is provided including a fluid supply line. A first end of the fluid supply line is utilized for receiving water. A second end of the fluid supply line is coupled to a plurality of nozzles for dispensing fluid onto solar panels. The cleaning system also includes a housing. Disposed within the housing is a valve for regulating soap from a storage compartment into the fluid supply line. The valve is controlled by a programmable controller. When the valve is open, soap mixes with water and is dispensed onto the solar panels via the nozzles. When the valve is closed, water may be dispensed onto the solar panels. A filter may be coupled to the fluid supply line to remove impurities from the water before dispensation onto the solar panels. A motor and pump may also be disposed within the housing to regulate the fluid pressure within the fluid supply line. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20090266390 | Mobile automated-hand car wash - Modular structures, machinery and modes of connectivity that are currently available have never been assembled to create a mobile automated-hand car wash or any other structure will similar design or purpose. I propose a design and method for constructing a mobile and automated-hand car wash utilizing automated water and soap applicators, electric powered commercial dryers and professional car washers to clean the vehicle by hand mid-process. The assembled facility enables operation with the speed of an automated car wash and the quality of a hand wash. The completed structure includes 4 individual modular buildings, and 1 platform that are delivered to the site via flatbed, secured, assembled and connected to utilities. The modular structures allow the entire facility to be moved by disconnecting the public utilities, water pipes and power lines running from building to building, and using a flat bed truck to transport the individual structures to a new location. The mobility of the facility enables the land owner to avoid altering or making major improvements to the land site in order to operate an automated car wash; nor will the landowner need to be locked into a long term contract that would be normal under the circumstances of a land lease, or developing a pad site. The green design which includes water filtering and recycling equipment, solar panels on the rooftop, and environmentally friendly chemicals and cleaning products further promotes the use of this facility by having no adverse effects on the land or public sewage. In fact the green design saves significantly on the amount of public water and electric power used to operate the mobile automated-hand car wash. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20080289667 | TEAT CUP CLEANING DEVICE AND METHOD RELATED THERETO - A teat cup cleaning device having a heating chamber ( | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080230101 | SUBSTRATE TREATING APPARATUS - A substrate treating apparatus for treating substrates with treating liquids. The apparatus includes a treating tank for storing the treating liquids, a holding mechanism for holding the substrates and placing the substrates in a treating position inside the treating tank, a first treating liquid supply device for supplying a first treating liquid into the treating tank, a second treating liquid supply device for supplying a second treating liquid of lower surface tension than the first treating liquid, and higher boiling point than the first treating liquid, into the treating tank, a temperature control device for controlling temperature of the second treating liquid in the treating tank to be in a temperature range above the boiling point of the first treating liquid and below the boiling point of the second treating liquid, and a control device for controlling the second treating liquid supply device to replace the first treating liquid supplied from the first treating liquid supply device and stored in the treating tank with the second treating liquid, and controlling the temperature control device to maintain the second treating liquid in the temperature range. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080210280 | Multipurpose Aqueous Parts Washer - The present disclosure relates generally to a multipurpose parts washer used to remove grease, oil, and dirt from mechanical parts, and more particularly, to an apparatus for washing parts within a single housing having an automatic cleaning portion, with a first cleaning chamber for spraying parts, a second cleaning chamber for soaking and agitating parts, and a manual cleaning portion. The multipurpose design also includes novel features such as the use of a submerged pump within the reservoir, easy-access panels for the pump motor, the controller, and the display, an integrated sink serving as a safety lid of the automatic portion to collect the cleaning solution of the manual cleaning portion and to enclose the automatic cleaning portion, and the use of a timer and a multicolor display for easy operation of each of the cleaning portions. The design may also include a concurrent multifunction cleaning feature, a thermally activated safety lid, an immersion agitation tank, and a removable flat or V-shaped debris pan. The multipurpose design may also include a dynamic spray bar in the agitation tank for improved cleaning during agitation, and a spay distribution system and associated spray bars capable of rotational adjustment and pivot to direct the sprays to a desired portion of the first cleaning chamber and allowing better access to the reservoir portion and other cleaning equipment located within the automatic cleaning portion of the apparatus for washing parts. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20090199882 | Method and device for cleaning welding torches - A device for cleaning welding torches includes a device for applying cleaning or wetting liquid to the tip of the welding torch and a coil with an opening for inserting the welding torch in order to subject it to an electromagnetic cleaning. The device also includes an electric power supply device that is connected to the coil. The device for applying cleaning liquid, which consists of, for example, a reservoir or nozzles, and the coil are placed inside a common housing together with a refuse reservoir, which is located underneath the coil while serving to hold the electromagnetically removed foreign substances. Preferably, the device for applying cleaning liquid is placed inside or underneath the opening of the coil thereby enabling the welding torch to be located in essentially the same position during cleaning. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090217956 | MEDICAL INSTRUMENT CLEANING/DISINFECTING SYSTEM - A medical instrument cleaning/disinfecting system | 09-03-2009 |
| 20090250086 | Control system for vehicle washing system - A vehicle washing system. The vehicle washing system includes a vehicle washing system component. Also, provided is an apparatus for moving the vehicle relative to vehicle washing system component. The speed of the relative motor of the vehicle is selected either by an operator automatically or may be varied to vary the vehicle throughput through the vehicle wash. A control unit is provided. The control unit senses the speed of movement of the vehicle with respect to the vehicle washing system. The control unit adjusts the vehicle washing system component for coordinating the vehicle washing system component in accordance with the speed of the vehicle. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090314317 | CLEANING SYSTEM OF A HAIR REMOVING APPARATUS - A cleaning system for cleaning an operator head of a hair removing apparatus such as a dry shaver. The system includes a cleaning device having a housing configured to hold the shaver upside down to place the operator head in a basin for cleaning the same with a liquid supplied from a tank. The apparatus incorporates an externally controllable electric circuit for driving the operator head in accordance with an external electric signal generated by a controller within the device. The device's housing has a signal transmitting means for transmitting the electric signal, while the apparatus has a signal receiving means which comes into electrical interconnection with the signal transmitting means. The signal receiving means is disposed intermediate the height of the apparatus such that the electrical interconnection can be made within the height of the apparatus, requiring no extra height dimension to the system for the electrical interconnection. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20120031445 | Cleaning Apparatus For Use With Dentures And Other Dental Appliances - A cleaning apparatus for use with dentures and other dental appliances includes a housing having a tablet storage area and a tank positionable in and removable from the housing, the tank being sized to respectively receive the dentures and other dental appliances. The cleaning apparatus includes a dispenser to move a tablet from the tablet storage area to the tank. A stirring assembly includes a first portion in the housing and a second portion in the tank. The first portion includes a first magnet, the second portion includes a grate, a rotor, and a second magnet fixed to the rotor and complementary to the first magnet. Rotation of the first magnet about an axis of rotation causes the second magnet to rotate about the axis of rotation when the tank is positioned in the housing. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20100224224 | WASHER AND DECONTAMINATOR WITH LID CONTROL - A method and apparatus provide for automatically cleaning and decontaminating medical instruments. The method comprising the steps of: a) placing the medical instruments into a container after their use in a medical procedure; b) closing the container to seal the instruments inside whereby to prevent personnel contact with the instruments and any contaminants which might be thereon; c) inserting the sealed container into a washer/decontaminator and sealing the washer/decontaminator; d) the washer/decontaminator automatically opening the container and applying a washing fluid thereto to wash the instruments within the container; and e) the washer/decontaminator automatically applying a disinfectant to the container to disinfect the instruments whereby to allow safe handling thereof by personnel. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20090211616 | Apparatus for removing water-soluble support material from one or more rapid prototype parts - The support removal apparatus comprising in combination a retention tank having a manifold assembly comprising a plurality of nozzle heads, articulating arms or a combination of both in hydraulic communication with the discharge side of a pump, collectively configured for agitating an aqueous cleaning solution; a heating element mounted within the retention tank for heating the aqueous cleaning solution to a predetermined temperature set point; a basket strainer mounted within the retention tank in hydraulic communication with the intake side of the pump to mitigate passage of small rapid prototype parts and residual support material therethrough and into the pump and manifold assembly; a thermocouple for maintaining the temperature within a tolerable range for optimum removal of support material; a level indicator to ensure adequate solution level in the retention tank for operability of the pump and heating element; a cabinet having an interface controller mounted on an exterior panel thereof for setting timer and heat functions; and a microprocessor having capabilities for making minute adjustments to the heating element via feedback from the thermocouple and controlling operation of the pump and heating element for a pre-set time interval. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20100313921 | Caustic Recovery System for C.I.P. Cleaning System - A caustic recovery arrangement for a clean-in-place system permits recovery of the caustic solution used for cleaning sanitary liquid-food processing equipment. A recovery tank receives the caustic aqueous solution and entrained solids. The caustic recovery tank has an upper barrel portion and a lower conic portion. The caustic solution remains in the recovery tank for about eight hours to allow the solids to settle out into the conic portion. A solution drain conduit at a lower end of the barrel portion connects to a caustic recovery line with a pump that feeds the recovered solution back to a main caustic supply tank. A solids drain conduit leads from an outlet at the bottom end of the conic portion of the caustic recovery tank to a solids receptacle so that the solids can be recovered for use, e.g., as animal feed or as fertilizer. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20110079255 | CLEANING EXHAUST SCREENS IN A MANUFACTURING PROCESS - A method of cleaning an screen in a manufacturing process step that employs a chamber including a drain line having a screen configured and disposed in the chamber above the drain line to trap soluble materials includes detecting a build-up of soluble material on the screen, ceasing a work operation in the chamber, and initiating a screen cleaning operation. The screen cleaning operation includes closing a computer operated valve fluidly connected to the drain line to fluidly isolate a portion of the chamber, automatically introducing an amount of solvent into the chamber once the computer operated valve is closed with the amount of solvent filling the chamber and/or the drain line to fully immerse the screen, and opening the operated valve after a predetermined amount of time to empty the chamber and the drain line of solvent once the soluble materials trapped on the screen are dissolved. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20080236639 | SUBSTRATE TREATING APPARATUS - A substrate treating apparatus for treating substrates with a treating liquid includes a treating tank having an inner tank for storing the treating liquid, and an outer tank for collecting the treating liquid overflowing the inner tank. A supply pipe interconnects the inner tank and the outer tank for circulating the treating liquid. A first branch pipe is shunted from the supply pipe, and a separator is mounted on the first branch pipe for separating deionized water and a solvent in the treating liquid, and discharging the deionized water. A second branch pipe interconnects positions upstream and downstream of the separator, and a deionized water remover is mounted on the second branch pipe for adsorbing and removing deionized water from the treating liquid. An injection pipe is connected to the supply pipe for injecting deionized water in a position downstream of the separator. A solvent injector injects the solvent into the injection pipe. A controller carries out a deionized water cleaning process for supplying deionized water from the injection pipe and cleaning the substrates inside the cleaning tank with deionized water, then a replacing process for injecting the solvent from the solvent injector and replacing the deionized water with the solvent, a separating and removing process for switching to the first branch pipe and causing the separator to remove the deionized water from the treating liquid, and an adsorbing and removing process for switching to the second branch pipe and causing the deionized water remover to adsorb and remove the deionized water from the treating liquid. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20100139723 | Automatic dairy animal milker unit backflusher and teat dip applicator system and method - A system for cleaning a dairy animal milker unit and applying dip to a dairy animal, the system includes a main control, an air supply, a water supply, a backflush fluid supply, a dip supply, a stall control for receiving the air, water, backflush fluid and dip supplies, and a safety valve that is adjacent to a downstream portion of the milker unit to control backflush and dip fluids being fed to the milker unit. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20110315176 | ENGINE SPEED CONTROL FOR A PRESSURE WASHER - A pressure washer includes a prime mover, a pump, an unloader valve, and a control mechanism. The prime mover has a speed control system, and the pump is connected to the prime mover and driven thereby during operation of the pressure washer. The unloader valve is connected to the pump and permits flow to an outlet of the pressure washer when in a first configuration, but directs the flow to a recirculation circuit when in a second configuration. The control mechanism is connected to the unloader valve, and is designed to receive a signal from the unloader valve that is related to the configuration of the unloader valve. The control mechanism conditions the signal and communicates the signal to the speed control system, where the speed of the prime mover is set at least partially as a function of the signal. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20100180921 | CONDUCTOR CLEANING SYSTEM - A conductor cleaning system for cleaning aluminum strands of all aluminum and steel reinforced conductors, such as ACSS, ACSR, ACAR, and AAA. The conductor cleaning system having a container adapted to receive a portion of a conductor to be cleaned, a housing adapted to receive and support the container, and a cleaning solution contained in the container for cleaning the portion of the conductor. The cleaning solution being adapted to clean the conductor without reacting with or damaging the conductor. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20120227774 | RINSING MACHINE FOR CONTAINERS, IN PARTICULAR BOTTLES - A rotary rinsing machine has at least one rinsing unit for rinsing a respective container with a wash mixture fed to the rinsing unit by a first conduit, which is connected to a first header containing a liquid fluid, and is connected to a second conduit for feeding a gaseous fluid from a second header to the first conduit; at least one measuring device being provided to measure the pressure in the first header and/or in the second header and/or in the first conduit and/or in the second conduit. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120318310 | VEHICLE SPRAY WASHER WITH LIGHTED SPRAY ARM - A spray-type car wash system includes an overhead carriage which can move longitudinally the length of a wash bay. A pair of laterally opposed spray arms depend from the carriage. During vehicle entry into the bay, LED-based lights running down the length of each arm are caused to flash to help the driver center a vehicle between the arms. Cushioning and breakaway features protect the arms from damage. A single-arm system is also disclosed. A double-light, stationary support system is also disclosed. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20120298157 | WATER LEVEL SENSING APPARATUS, WATER SUPPLY HOSE AND WASHING MACHINE HAVING THE SAME - A water level sensing apparatus which more precisely senses a level of supplied water, a water supply hose and a washing machine having the same is provided. The water level sensing apparatus includes a main body provided with an inner wall and an outer wall and filled with water supplied to the inside of the inner wall, a plurality of electrodes inserted between the inner wall and the outer wall to be opposite to each other, and a micro-computer to judge a water level in the main body through variation of a capacitance value of the plurality of electrodes. Therethrough, the water level sensing apparatus more directly measures a water level, as compared to the conventional water level sensing apparatus, thus improving precision in water level measurement. Thereby, the water level sensing apparatus prevents unnecessary water supply and reduces energy consumption. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20080223421 | Dishwasher and Method for Production Thereof - A dishwasher includes a washing container provided with a washing tub and a housing cover which is connected to the washing tub. The washing tub is provided with an inner tub and a plastic support in order to reduce the noise occurring when the washing liquid comes into contact with the washing tub. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20100043852 | Water-conducting domestic appliance comprising an expansion opening - A water-conducting domestic appliance, in particular a domestic dishwasher, the water-conducting domestic appliance including a washing compartment for receiving items therein that are to be subjected to a handling process by the water-conducting domestic appliance; and a detergent dosing system, the detergent dosing system having a detergent dispenser, the detergent dispenser being configured to receive at least one cartridge that is configured to hold a dosing agent, the detergent dosing system being configured to communicate the washing compartment and an area surrounding the water-conducting domestic appliance with one another in the manner of an expansion opening via which a fluid under pressure in the washing compartment can be released to the area surrounding the water-conducting domestic appliance. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20120186614 | ADDITIVE ALERT SYSTEM - An apparatus and system for detecting the delivery or nondelivery of a cleaning and sanitizing agent or chemical in automated dishwashers, warewashers, and laundry machines. A detector comprising one or more sensors or two or more electrical electrodes are positioned outside the ends of the delivery tube or tubes for the sanitizing agent or chemical. As the sanitizing agent or chemical liquid is released from the delivery tube or tubes, the liquid forms a stream of flow through the air. The flow passes within sensing range of the sensor or sensors, or encompasses the electrical electrodes thereby completing an electrical circuit. When the sensor detects the flow and the sensor is activated, or the circuit completes, a control unit prevents an alarm from sounding. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120222712 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A METERING DEVICE ARRANGED MOVABLY ON THE INSIDE OF A DISHWASHER - The present invention is a method for controlling a dispenser reversibly positioned in a dishwasher. The dispenser or dishwasher is configured with light transmission and receiving units. Light pulses are transmitted into the interior of the dishwasher and received by the receiving unit. The time difference (t | 09-06-2012 |
| 20130061889 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A DOSING SYSTEM WHICH CAN BE POSITIONED INSIDE A WATER-CONDUCTING DOMESTIC APPLIANCE - The invention relates to a method for controlling a dispensing system positionable in the interior of an automatic dishwasher, encompassing a cartridge filled with at least one preparation, a dispenser that is couplable to the cartridge, the dispenser encompassing at least a temperature sensor and a conductivity sensor, such that the temperature sensor and/or the conductivity sensor can be arranged in and/or on and/or outside the dispenser; and a delivery means for releasing a preparation from the cartridge into the interior of the automatic dishwasher. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20090235962 | Water-conducting domestic appliance comprising a detergent dosing system with fill level detection - A water-conducting domestic appliance, in particular a domestic dishwasher, the water-conducting domestic appliance including a washing compartment for receiving items therein that are to be subjected to a washing cycle by the water-conducting domestic appliance; and a detergent dosing system, the detergent dosing system having a detergent dispenser with a receiving compartment, the receiving area for receiving at least one cartridge that is configured to hold at least one detergent, the detergent dosing system having the capability to store a quantity of detergent greater than a quantity needed for a single washing cycle and the detergent dosing system having an apparatus for detecting a fill level in at least one of the detergent dispenser and the at least one cartridge. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20100139722 | DISHWASHER WITH PROGRAMMABLE STOP TIME - A dishwasher includes a tub having a door that provides access to the tub. The door has a handle which extends a top surface of the door beyond a front surface of the door. A touchscreen panel is mounted to the top surface of a door to provide a user interface. The user interface includes a carrousel of icons via which a user may select a wash cycle. The user interface further includes a programmed delay interface via which a user may specify a desired start time and/or stop time for the wash cycle. The user interface may further provide the user with usage guidance to aid the user in the usage of the dishwasher. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20090165833 | Domestic appliance with programmable control module - A dishwasher, the program control of which permits the installation of the program control module in the dishwasher, a subsequent programming of the program control and a change to the rinse program sequence pre-programmed in the program control. An electronic program control for the control of rinsing program sequences is provided with a programmable control module and includes an interface, for the external programming of at least one rinsing program sequence, carried out by the program control, which may be directly contacted from outside the dishwasher. By integrating an interface that may be directly contacted from outside the dishwasher, for the external programming of rinsing program sequences in the control module of the program control, the program control can be installed in the dishwasher without pre-programming and programmed in a final step, or after the production of the dishwasher. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20100139721 | DISHWASHER PROVIDING USAGE GUIDANCE - A dishwasher includes a tub having a door that provides access to the tub. The door has a handle which extends a top surface of the door beyond a front surface of the door. A touchscreen panel is mounted to the top surface of a door to provide a user interface. The user interface includes a carrousel of icons via which a user may select a wash cycle. The user interface further includes a programmed delay interface via which a user may specify a desired start time and/or stop time for the wash cycle. The user interface may further provide the user with usage guidance to aid the user in the usage of the dishwasher. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100139720 | DISHWASHER WITH CARROUSEL INTERFACE - A dishwasher includes a tub having a door that provides access to the tub. The door has a handle which extends a top surface of the door beyond a front surface of the door. A touchscreen panel is mounted to the top surface of a door to provide a user interface. The user interface includes a carrousel of icons via which a user may select a wash cycle. The user interface further includes a programmed delay interface via which a user may specify a desired start time and/or stop time for the wash cycle. The user interface may further provide the user with usage guidance to aid the user in the usage of the dishwasher. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20090178698 | DISHWASHER WITH MULTIPLE WASH ZONES - An automatic dishwasher, comprises a wash chamber, a rotating spray arm having an outer periphery or rotation and having at least one outlet for introducing a stream of liquid into the wash chamber, a disperser located within the wash chamber and exteriorly of the outer periphery of the rotating spray arm where during at least a portion of one revolution of the rotating spray arm the disperser is fluidly connected such that the stream of liquid is transferred to the disperser, and a liquid volume controller to control the volume of liquid transferred from the rotating spray arm to the disperser. Wherein the disperser provides an additional source of water spray to utensils in the wash chamber and the liquid volume controller controls the amount of such additional spray. | 07-16-2009 |
| 20080257391 | PASS-THROUGH DISHWASHER WITH CONTROLLED DRYING - A pass-through dishwasher is provided having at least one washing zone, at least one rinsing zone and a drying zone. The pass-through dishwasher is used to clean items to be washed and comprises a conveyor device for conveying the items to be washed through successive treatment zones. The pass-through dishwasher comprises a drying zone which has arranged in it at least one drying fan whose rotation speed can be controlled. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080264458 | Commercial Dishwasher - A commercial dishwasher ( | 10-30-2008 |
| 20090056773 | DISHWASHER - A dishwasher is provided. The dishwasher measures the amount of vibration caused by a drain pump, and terminates the operation of the drain pump if the amount of vibration measured exceeds a predefined vibration level. Thus, it is possible to precisely determine, during a drain operation, when a sump will be completely drained and thus prevent the drain pump from being driven any longer if no wash fluid remains in the sump. Therefore, it is possible to prevent excessive vibration and noise from being generated. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090242005 | BATCH DISHWASHER WITH WASTE WATER HEAT RECOVERY - A cleaning machine, in particular a batch dishwasher, comprising an individual cleaning chamber in which the items to be cleaned are accommodated, a pump which circulates washing liquid within the cleaning chamber, and a further pump which delivers fresh water, and also a boiler which stores and heats fresh water, wherein the boiler has an associated heat exchanger by means of which heat is indirectly or directly transferred from waste water which is stored in a reservoir to the fresh water which is stored in the boiler. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20100154847 | DISHWASHER - A dishwasher comprising a wash compartment with a base wall that has a retaining contour, and an electronic control module supported by the retaining contour and which controls appliance components in the dishwasher. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100186787 | DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH A PUMP WITH A BRUSHLESS PERMANENT MAGNET MOTOR - A dishwashing machine having a pumping device to pump a dishwashing solution. The pumping device has a first pump and a second pump, wherein each of the first pump and the second pump has a brushless permanent magnet motor. A shared electronic controller is shared by the first pump and the second pump. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20090065035 | DISHWASHER - A dishwasher comprising a sump configured to contain washing water, a washing pump configured to pump the washing water contained in the sump, a washing nozzle configured to inject the washing water pumped by the washing pump onto targets to be washed, a washing water passage configured between the sump and the washing nozzle, and a remnant water sensing unit activated by the washing water flowing inside the washing water passage, whereby a pressure in the washing water passage can be sensed so as to accurately sense whether there is water remaining in the dishwasher, and a single sensing unit can be employed regardless of the type of dishwasher. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20080196749 | Dishwasher and Manufacturing Method of the Same - A dishwasher includes a control panel, a front panel disposed at the front of the control panel, a front display unit that slidingly couples to at least one of the control panel and the front panel and is disposed between the control panel and the front panel, and a sliding latch and a latch mounting slot that allow the front display unit to be slidingly coupled. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080196751 | DISHWASHER WITH ACCESSIBLE CONTROL UNIT, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A dishwasher is provided, comprising a base portion adapted to support a tub portion. A control unit is configured to be in communication with at least one dishwasher operational component and with at least one control switch device remotely disposed with respect to the base portion. The control unit is responsive to the at least one control switch device to control the at least one dishwasher operational component. The control unit is disposed about the base portion and is selectively accessible from a forward side thereof. An associated method is also provided. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080314423 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A DISHWASHER - A control system for a dishwasher includes an input device operable to select a wash cycle from a plurality of wash cycles. The input device has a control panel area including a display device, and a plurality of input elements. At least one of the plurality of input elements is operable to select a soil level. A controller is provided, the controller being configured to control cycle parameters and to preselect, based on a selected soil level, a basic wash cycle from a plurality of wash cycles, and to offer different additional cycle options associated with the basic wash cycle based on the selected soil level. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20080196750 | Panel Spacer of Dish Washer, and Dish Washer Using the Same - A panel spacer and a dishwasher using the panel spacer are provided. The dishwasher has a door and a control panel located a predetermined distance from the door. The panel spacer includes a spacer cover installed between the door and the control panel, and at least one spacer body coupled to the spacer cover. The spacer body fills a gap between the door and the control panel together with the spacer cover. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20130008477 | METHOD FOR FILLING A WASH TUB OF A DISHWASHER WITH WATER - A method for filling a wash tub ( | 01-10-2013 |
| 20090199881 | DISPENSING SYSTEM FOR DISHWASHER - A dishwasher with both a single use dispenser and a bulk dispenser, where wash aid can be selectively dispensed into a wash chamber of the dishwasher directly from the single use dispenser or indirectly from the bulk dispenser through the single use dispenser. | 08-13-2009 |
