Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
134058000 | Electrically controlled | 51 |
20080202569 | Cleaning Device - A device is provided to clean an object by positioning the surface of the object to be cleaned in contact with a cleaning medium comprising one or more liquids having a dielectric constant of from 1 to 200 and placed in an electric field in the range of from 103 V/m to 107 V/m wherein said device is capable of generating said electric field using an alternating voltage/current source, said device comprising at least two electrodes where one of the electrodes is at a higher potential than the other and said electrodes are spatially separated by a distance of 1 micron to 2 cm by an insulating material having a dielectric breakdown strength greater than the applied electric field. | 08-28-2008 |
20080302400 | System and Method for Removal of Materials from an Article - The system and method of the present invention removes organic and organometallic materials from an article in reduced pressure atmosphere containing ozone and activated oxygen. A dielectric barrier discharge lamp induces an intermolecular molecule energy transfer to the organic and organometallic material. The dielectric barrier discharge lamp emits vacuum ultraviolet rays having a wavelength of about 172 nm that produce a photochemical reaction with the oxygen-containing gas to generate ozone and the activated oxygen. The organic and organometallic material is then attached by the ozone and activated oxygen | 12-11-2008 |
20080314424 | Method and apparatus for wafer cleaning - An apparatus for wet processing individual wafers comprising; a means for holding the wafer; a means for providing acoustic energy to a non-device side of the wafer; and a means for flowing a fluid onto a device side of the wafer. | 12-25-2008 |
20090101187 | SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS WITH CLEANING FLUID SUPPLY - A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a fluid delivery system including supplies of first and second fluids and a dispenser for distributing at least one of the fluids to the surface to be cleaned. The fluid delivery system can further include a mixing manifold that mixes the first and second fluids at different concentrations. | 04-23-2009 |
20090314318 | FLOOR WASHING ROBOT - A floor washing robot is disclosed. The robot includes: a control unit for controlling a power source to drive at least three omnidirectional wheels and at least one washing disc to rotate to wash a floor; a water spray device for spraying water; and a vacuum device for vacuuming waste water or dirt. The floor washing robot can be moved freely in any direction to improve the cleaning effect. | 12-24-2009 |
20100206345 | SYSTEMS AND STRIPPABLE COATINGS FOR DECONTAMINATING STRUCTURES THAT INCLUDE POROUS MATERIAL - Methods of removing contaminant matter from porous materials include applying a polymer material to a contaminated surface, irradiating the contaminated surface to cause redistribution of contaminant matter, and removing at least a portion of the polymer material from the surface. Systems for decontaminating a contaminated structure comprising porous material include a radiation device configured to emit electromagnetic radiation toward a surface of a structure, and at least one spray device configured to apply a capture material onto the surface of the structure. Polymer materials that can be used in such methods and systems include polyphosphazine-based polymer materials having polyphosphazine backbone segments and side chain groups that include selected functional groups. The selected functional groups may include iminos, oximes, carboxylates, sulfonates, β-diketones, phosphine sulfides, phosphates, phosphites, phosphonates, phosphinates, phosphine oxides, monothio phosphinic acids, and dithio phosphinic acids. | 08-19-2010 |
20100269869 | SIMPLE OZONE VEGETABLE AND FRUIT WASHING MACHINE - An ozone vegetable and fruit washing machine utilizes ozone water to wash the vegetables and fruits. A tub is provided in a casing. A water pump and an ozone generator module are sandwiched between the casing and the tub. The water pump is connected with nozzles toward the interior of the tub. The water in the tub is delivered to the nozzles and ejected by the nozzles. The ozone generated by the ozone generator module is delivered to the bottom inside the tub, and the ozone is solved in water to form ozone water. In addition, a washing vessel is further provided in the tub for accommodating the vegetables and fruits to be washed. The ozone water is pumped by the water pump for circulation use, and the ozone water is ejected by the nozzles, whereby the rolling vegetable and fruits driven by eddies can be washed completely. | 10-28-2010 |
20110083708 | Ultrasonic Cleaning System with Transducer Failure Indicator - An ultrasonic cleaning system that includes an electrical power supply, and a plurality of ultrasonic transducers coupled in parallel, wherein the plurality of ultrasonic transducers are coupled to the electrical power supply. The ultrasonic cleaning system also includes a transducer fault indicator coupled between the electrical power supply and the plurality of ultrasonic transducers, wherein the transducer fault indicator consists essentially of a current sensing portion configured to detect electrical current, and an alarm mechanism coupled to the current sensing portion. Additionally, the alarm mechanism is configured to provide a signal, indicating a failure of the ultrasonic transducer, based on the magnitude of electrical current detected by the current sensing portion. | 04-14-2011 |
20110162683 | APPARATUS FOR CLEANING AN IMMERSED SURFACE HAVING A HYDRAULIC NOSING-UP ACTION - The invention relates to an apparatus for cleaning a surface which is immersed in a liquid, comprising a hollow body, guiding members defining at least one axle, a filtration chamber, at least one electric motor, a pumping device which creates, in a normal cleaning direction through a filtering device, a liquid flux which is discharged via at least one main outlet, and at least one secondary liquid outlet arranged so as to orientate a current of liquid which is discharged in a backward direction via this secondary outlet so that this current creates a secondary hydraulic reaction force which generates a nosing-up torque of the apparatus by the hollow body being pivoted about the axle. | 07-07-2011 |
20110259380 | SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE SELF-CLEANING SYSTEM - A solar photovoltaic module self-cleaning system includes a plurality of solar photovoltaic module self-cleaning devices. Each solar photovoltaic module self-cleaning device includes a photovoltaic module, a supporting holder and a water distributing portion. The supporting holder at least holds a first side of the photovoltaic module. The water distributing portion is disposed on the supporting holder neighboring to the first side thereof, and should be higher than a light incident surface of the solar photovoltaic module for gushing plural spouts of water abreast to the light incident surface from the first side towards a second side thereof. | 10-27-2011 |
20120000495 | OSCILLATING FLUID JET ASSEMBLY - A fluid jet assembly for washing out material from a cavity. The fluid jet is capable of oscillating in a overlapping revolutions to ensure complete washout of the material in the cavity, preferably an energetic-containing material. | 01-05-2012 |
20120042914 | Electric Household Washing Appliance - An electric household washing appliance has a wash tub ( | 02-23-2012 |
20120097201 | Method and Apparatus for Cleaning Surfaces with High Pressure Electrolyzed Fluid - A mobile surface cleaner includes a mobile body, a least one wheel, a source of a fluid, a pump, a sprayer hose connectable to a fitting on the mobile body, a high pressure spray gun connectable to the sprayer hose, and a functional generator. The functional generator includes first and second electrode chambers, which are separated by an ion exchange membrane. A flow path extends from the fluid source to the fitting and passes through the functional generator. The flow path is configured to combine all the fluid produced in the first and second electrode chambers to form a combined fluid on the cleaner. A control circuit is coupled to the pump and the functional generator and is configured to energize the pump to pump the fluid along the flow path and energize the functional generator to electrochemically activate the liquid that is passed through the functional generator. | 04-26-2012 |
20120125386 | WASHING UNIT FOR TURBOPROPS OF AIRCRAFTS - A washing unit for turboprops, in particular of aircrafts, characterised in that it comprises at least one hydraulic pump ( | 05-24-2012 |
20120227775 | Method and Apparatus for Controlling Optimal Operation of Acoustic Cleaning - Methods and apparatuses for cleaning a surface of a substrate are presented. The method comprises positioning a substrate at a controllable distance from a piezoelectric transducer, supplying a cleaning liquid between the substrate and the transducer, applying an oscillating acoustic force to the cleaning liquid by actuating the transducer, and moving the transducer relative to the substrate. The method further comprises, while moving the transducer relative to the substrate, measuring a value that indicates a distance between a surface of the substrate and the transducer, comparing the measured value to a desired value, and adjusting the distance between the surface and the transducer so that the measured value is maintained substantially equal to the desired value. The measured value may be the distance between the surface of the substrate and the transducer or a phase shift between an alternating current and voltage applied to the transducer. | 09-13-2012 |
20120266926 | WASHER APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - A branch conduit is branched from a main conduit. A switching device is provided at a location between an upstream side portion of the main conduit and the branch conduit and is adapted to connect the upstream side portion of the main conduit to one of a rear window wash nozzle and a camera wash nozzle. When the switching device receives an electric signal, which indicates placement of a vehicle in a reverse drive mode, the switching device connects the upstream side portion of the main conduit to the camera wash nozzle through the branch conduit upon disconnecting the upstream side portion of the main conduit from the at least one window wash nozzle. | 10-25-2012 |
20120291828 | MULTIPURPOSE AQUEOUS PARTS WASHER - A multipurpose parts washer used to remove grease, oil, and dirt from mechanical parts may include an automatic cleaning portion, a first cleaning chamber for spraying parts, a second cleaning chamber for soaking parts, and a manual cleaning portion. A controller for selectively operating the automatic cleaning portion may also be included. Displays may be connected to the controller to illustrate various states. All portions use cleaning solution from a single pump, a reservoir portion to collect and store a volume of cleaning solution and debris from the washing process, and a thermal energy source for heating the cleaning solution. | 11-22-2012 |
20120298158 | MICROELECTRONIC SUBSTRATE CLEANING SYSTEMS WITH POLYELECTROLYTE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Several embodiments of cleaning systems using polyelectrolyte and various associated methods for cleaning microelectronic substrates are disclosed herein. One embodiment is directed to a system that has a substrate support for holding the microelectronic substrate, a dispenser positioned above the substrate support and facing a surface of the microelectronic substrate, a reservoir in fluid communication with the dispenser via a conduit, and a washing solution contained in the reservoir. The washing solution includes a polyelectrolyte. | 11-29-2012 |
20130061890 | FILTER CLEANING METHOD - Apparatus for filter cleaning including a filter element surface ( | 03-14-2013 |
20130087176 | SYSTEM FOR SANITIZING SHOPPING CARTS - An apparatus and method is disclosed for systematically disinfecting shopping carts and other containers utilized in grocery stores by consumers to temporarily carry food items while shopping. The system consists of a hollow, inverted U-shaped housing that defines a cart passageway through which a shopping cart may be passed and disinfected. The system includes internal electrical elements, a fluid reservoir, a pump that pumps disinfecting fluid to several nozzles, a rechargeable battery, and is on wheels so that the system may be operated in an area of choosing independent from a power outlet. For disinfecting, carts are positioned in front of the cart passageway and pushed through while nozzles positioned in the cart passageway are actuated. A fine mist of disinfecting fluid envelopes all surfaces of the cart as it passes through the cart passageway, thereby sanitizing the entire surface area of the cart without accumulating residue. | 04-11-2013 |
20130298951 | Electric Cleaning Apparatus - Certain exemplary embodiments can provide an electric cleaning apparatus comprising a body, a first cleaning part, a second cleaning part, a first driving part, and/or a second driving part. The first driving part and the second driving part can be driven by a motor simultaneously and/or can drive the first cleaning part and/or the second cleaning part respectively to reciprocate relative to the body. The phase deviations of the motions of the first cleaning part and the second cleaning part can be from approximately 0 degrees to approximately 180 degrees (exclusive of 180 degrees). The cleaning effect can be improved via the reciprocation of the body caused by the phase deviations. | 11-14-2013 |
20140283887 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS - There is provided a substrate processing apparatus including: a cleaning tank configured to clean a target substrate; a drying chamber configured to communicate with an upper area of the cleaning tank and dry the target substrate picked up from the cleaning tank; a first drying gas supply unit configured to supply a first drying gas containing vapor of a solvent for removing a liquid; a second drying gas supply unit configured to supply a second drying gas not containing the vapor of the solvent for removing the liquid; a substrate holder configured to pick up the target substrate from the cleaning tank and transfer the target substrate to the drying chamber; and a controller configured to output a control signal to alternately supply the first drying gas and the second drying gas. | 09-25-2014 |
20160008854 | CLEANING INSTALLATION FOR INDUSTRIALLY MANUFACTURED COMPONENTS | 01-14-2016 |
20160082484 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLEANING ROCK CORES - A method and apparatus for cleaning a rock core sample loads the sample into a cell where it is supported within an interior chamber of the cell. For at least one interval of time, the sample is soaked with a liquid phase solvent pressurized at elevated pressure and temperature without any flow of the liquid phase solvent into, through, and out of the chamber. The liquid phase solvent is then allowed to drain from the cell. The cell can include a fluid inlet and outlet that are both in fluid communication with the chamber. A controller can be used to control at least one parameter related to the soaking. The at least one parameter can be selected from the group consisting of i) the duration of the time interval, ii) pressure of the liquid phase solvent during the time interval, and iii) temperature of the cell during the time interval. | 03-24-2016 |
20160158810 | SYSTEMS FOR REMOVING LUBRICANTS FROM SUPERPLASTIC-FORMING OR HOT-FORMING DIES - A method of cleaning a superplastic-forming or a hot-forming die includes exposing a surface of the die having a lubricant thereon to electromagnetic energy. The electromagnetic energy removes the lubricant without removing an oxide layer between the die surface and the lubricant. | 06-09-2016 |
20080295875 | Dishwasher - A dishwasher includes a washing container, devices for washing dishes by means of rinsing liquor, and a sorption drying device which is connected in an air-conducting manner to the washing container via an outlet of the washing container and an inlet of the washing container. The sorption drying device is provided with a sorption column encompassing reversibly dehydratable material. The outlet and the inlet of the washing container are connected to the sorption drying device without mounting an air duct there between. | 12-04-2008 |
20090044846 | Lighting device for a water-bearing domestic appliance - An aquiferous domestic appliance has a treatment compartment and articles to be washed disposed therein are illuminated by means of a light source in such a manner that the user is not blinded by the light source and is able to judge the cleaning result even under bad lighting conditions inside the room. | 02-19-2009 |
20090120474 | Dishwasher with Sonic Cleaner - A household dishwasher having a sonic cleaner that propagates sonic waves via a stream of liquid to clean off a utensil. | 05-14-2009 |
20090173368 | DRAIN PUMP ASSEMBLY FOR A DISHWASHER AND ASSOCIATED DEVICE AND METHOD - A noise-reducing device for a drain pump of a dishwasher is provided, wherein the drain pump includes a pump motor operably engaged with a pump mechanism disposed within a pump body. The drain pump is adapted to remove dishwashing fluid from a sump of the dishwasher. Such a noise-reducing device comprises a cover member adapted to substantially conformally-encompass the pump body of the drain pump, exclusively of the pump motor, to reduce transmission therethrough of noise generated by the pump mechanism during operation of the drain pump. An acoustic liner is disposed between the cover member and the pump body of the drain pump, in substantial correspondence with the cover member and exclusively of the pump motor. The acoustic liner is configured to further reduce transmission therethrough of noise generated by the pump mechanism during operation of the drain pump. Associated devices and methods are also provided. | 07-09-2009 |
20090235963 | Water-conducting domestic appliance comprising a detergent dosing system that has a dosing device - A water-conducting appliance, including a compartment for receiving items therein for washing; and a cleaning agent dosing system having a dosing device for dosing at least one cleaning agent, in particular a liquid cleaning agent, into the washing compartment, the dosing device including a dosing chamber for holding a cleaning agent, an outlet, a gate for opening and closing the dosing chamber, and an actuator system for actuating the gate to move between an opening position and a closing position, the actuator system including transfer means operably connected to the gate such that a predetermined movement of the transfer means moves the gate, opening means for moving the transfer means in a first direction operable to open the gate, and return means for moving the transfer means in a second direction to close the gate. | 09-24-2009 |
20090288692 | DOOR ASSEMBLY FOR A DISHWASHING APPLIANCE, AND ASSOCIATED APPARATUSES AND METHODS - A door assembly and associated components for a dishwashing appliance are provided, wherein the dishwashing appliance includes a tub portion defining a forward access opening. The door assembly is pivotably engaged with the tub portion and cooperates therewith to cover the forward access opening. The door assembly includes an integrally formed and structurally reinforced inner door member, without a separate reinforcement panel. The inner door member includes at least one reinforcing member integrally formed therewith and along a contour thereof so as to provide reinforcement thereof. The dishwashing appliance further includes a covering member configured to encompass a wiring arrangement associated with the inner door member, for protecting the wiring arrangement within the dishwashing appliance. Associated apparatuses and methods are also provided. | 11-26-2009 |
20090293923 | DETERGENT DISPENSING DEVICE - The present invention provides a detergent composition dispensing device. The device is removably insertable into a washing machine. The device comprises a chamber to accommodate a detergent composition, a detection means to detect the presence of water and/or wash liquor in the machine and a pumping means to pump the detergent composition from the chamber out of the device. The pumping means is influenced by an output signal from the detection means, characterised in that the detection means has an associated algorithm such that water is not deemed to have been detected until water and/or wash liquor has been detected as being present over a certain portion of a per-determined time interval in a wash cycle. | 12-03-2009 |
20090301530 | Washing machine having UV generator - The present invention relates to dishwashing machines, and more particularly, to a dish washer ( | 12-10-2009 |
20100012162 | POT AND PAN WASHING MACHINE - An improved pot and pan washing machine is provided including a pump discharge entering a wash tank generally below a pump intake. Jet nozzles expel fluid from a discharge manifold located below an intake manifold along a wall of a wash tank. | 01-21-2010 |
20100012163 | DISHWASHER AND METHOD - A personal dishwasher washes and dries a dish that is manually or mechanically moved through a dishwasher chamber or is manually placed in and manually removed from the chamber. Pressurized water, possibly containing soap, wetting agent, etc., may be added to the wash water. Steam may be used to for cleaning and/or disinfecting. Ultraviolet light may be used for disinfecting. The dishwasher chamber may be enlarged to pass larger dishes, bowls, glassware, etc. for washing. A method of washing dishes, comprising inserting a dish manually into a dishwasher, passing the dish through the dishwasher, and withdrawing the dish. A method of washing a dish, comprising inserting a single dish into a dishwasher, directing fluid under pressure at the dish, directing air flow at the dish, and withdrawing the dish. | 01-21-2010 |
20110048477 | Dishwasher - The present invention relates to a dish-washer ( | 03-03-2011 |
20110303253 | DISHWASHER AND A WATER TANK ADAPTED FOR A DISHWASHER - The invention relates to a dishwasher comprising a cabinet ( | 12-15-2011 |
20120067383 | Electronic device having a watertight housing - An electronic device is disclosed. In accordance with one embodiment the electronic device includes a housing that encloses an interior space tightly separating the interior space from an exterior; a gastight flexible membrane arranged such that it divides the interior space into a first and a second volume, the first and the second volume being tightly sealed to each other; and a watertight and gas-permeable membrane coupling the second volume with the exterior of the housing. | 03-22-2012 |
20120180830 | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE, IN PARTICULAR A HOUSEHOLD DISHWASHING MACHINE - A household appliance, in particular a household dishwasher, includes an operating display unit having at least one visual display, and a power supply network for supply of electrical energy. The household appliance is isolated from the power supply network after completion of a treatment cycle, and the visual display is configured to display at least the completion of the completed treatment cycle as a first operating state. | 07-19-2012 |
20120186615 | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE, IN PARTICULAR A HOUSEHOLD DISHWASHING MACHINE - A household appliance includes an operating display unit having at least one visual and/or acoustic display to at least display and/or signal a completed treatment cycle, and an actuatable switching unit configured to activate and deactivate the household appliance. An on switch is provided to generate an activation signal for actuating the switching unit to thereby activate the household appliance, and a control device is provided to generate a deactivation signal for actuating the switching unit when a treatment cycle is completed and to thereby deactivate at least the display unit. | 07-26-2012 |
20120273015 | DISHWASHER - A dishwasher includes a washing container, devices for washing dishes by means of rinsing liquor, and a sorption drying device which is connected in an air-conducting manner to the washing container via an outlet of the washing container and an inlet of the washing container. The sorption drying device is provided with a sorption column encompassing reversibly dehydratable material and is disposed between a wall of the washing container and an exterior housing wall of the dishwasher | 11-01-2012 |
20130186441 | Dishwasher Comprising A Microfilter - The dishwasher ( | 07-25-2013 |
20140000665 | DISHWASHER APPLIANCE WITH LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS | 01-02-2014 |
20140060597 | DISHWASHER - A dishwasher having a tub having a front defining an outer periphery, a treating chamber defined by the tub and having an open face located at the front of the tub and within the outer periphery, and a cover selectively closing the open face. A usable space configured to receive a component of the dishwasher can be at least partially defined by the outer periphery of the tub. The cover is sized to overlie the usable space when the cover closes the open face. | 03-06-2014 |
20140174490 | TAPPED AUXILIARY WINDING DISHWASHER MOTOR - A motor assembly comprises an electric motor and a motor controller. The motor includes a stator; a rotor; a main winding; a first auxiliary winding; a second auxiliary winding; a capacitor; a first tap point between the main winding and the first auxiliary winding; and a second tap point between the first and second auxiliary windings. The motor controller may energize the first tap point so that the first and second auxiliary windings are in series with the capacitor and the first and second auxiliary windings and the capacitor are in parallel with the main winding to provide a relatively higher motor speed or may energize the second tap point so that only the second auxiliary winding is in series with the capacitor and the second auxiliary winding and the capacitor are in parallel with the main winding to provide a relatively lower motor speed. | 06-26-2014 |
20150013733 | COMPONENT FOR FEEDING A PRESSURIZED LIQUID TO A WASHING TUB OF A WASHING MACHINE, IN PARTICULAR A DISHWASHER - The component ( | 01-15-2015 |
20150136189 | SLIDING SPRAY ARM ASSEMBLY FOR A DISHWASHING APPLIANCE - A dishwashing appliance is provided having a spray arm assembly with one or more sliding spray arms. The spray arms can slide linearly, back and forth, along either a transverse or lateral direction of a wash chamber of the appliance. The spray arms are precluded from rotating relative to the wash chamber. A variety of mechanisms are described for providing such linear, sliding movement through the wash chamber. Improved spraying and, therefore, cleaning of articles in the dishwasher can be achieved through the sliding movement. | 05-21-2015 |
20150342438 | DISHWASHER WITH UNITARY WASH MODULE - An automatic dishwasher having a tub defining a treating chamber and a housing physically separate from the tub and defining a sump to receive liquid sprayed into the tub, the housing having an inlet fluidly connected to a liquid outlet of the tub and an outlet fluidly coupled to a sprayer located within the tub to define a recirculation path for the sprayed liquid. | 12-03-2015 |
20160100737 | WAREWASH MACHINE WITH AUTOMATED DRAIN AND FILL - A conveyor warewasher includes at least one spray zone with multiple nozzles for spraying liquid onto wares passing therethrough, the spray zone including a tank for collecting sprayed liquid. The tank includes a drain outlet at the bottom of the tank for draining of the tank and a drain stop movable between a drain outlet closed position and a drain outlet open position. A drain control assembly includes a drain actuator operatively connected to cause movement of the drain stop between the drain outlet closed position and the drain outlet open position, and the drain actuator is moved by a powered device. | 04-14-2016 |
20100218793 | LIGHTING DEVICE MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE, AND ASSOCIATED APPARATUS AND METHOD - A lighting device mounting system for a dishwasher, and an associated apparatus and method, are provided, comprising a lighting device having a first portion disposed within a dishwasher tub portion and configured to emit light therefrom. The first portion has a larger lateral area than a receiving aperture defined by a tub wall of the tub portion. The lighting device includes a second portion engaged with the first portion, and adapted to extend through the receiving aperture. The second portion includes at least one laterally-extending flange extending laterally outward therefrom. A securing device having a medial hinge portion and an engageable locking mechanism associated with free opposing ends, is configured to interact with the second portion, opposite the tub wall from the first portion, and between the at least one laterally extending flange and the tub wall, so as to secure the lighting device to the tub wall. | 09-02-2010 |
20100236589 | CLOSURE SYSTEM FOR A DISHWASHING APPLIANCE AND ASSOCIATED APPARATUS - A closure system for a dishwasher and associated apparatus is provided. A door is pivotably engaged with a tub, and defines a latch pocket, configured as a grasping member, having a latch aperture in communication therewith and extending therethrough to the tub. A latch actuation member is received by the latch pocket, and a latch device engaged therewith extends through the latch aperture to releasably secure the door to the tub, the securement being releasable by actuation of the latch actuation member. A pull-latch is receivable by the latch aperture, in place of and interchangeably with the latch device and latch actuation member, and releasably secures the door to the tub, the securement being releasable by exertion of an outward force on the grasping member. A latch pocket insert member operably engages the latch pocket to separate the latch aperture therefrom, when the pull-latch is received by the latch aperture. | 09-23-2010 |
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20080202569 | Cleaning Device - A device is provided to clean an object by positioning the surface of the object to be cleaned in contact with a cleaning medium comprising one or more liquids having a dielectric constant of from 1 to 200 and placed in an electric field in the range of from 103 V/m to 107 V/m wherein said device is capable of generating said electric field using an alternating voltage/current source, said device comprising at least two electrodes where one of the electrodes is at a higher potential than the other and said electrodes are spatially separated by a distance of 1 micron to 2 cm by an insulating material having a dielectric breakdown strength greater than the applied electric field. | 08-28-2008 |
20080302400 | System and Method for Removal of Materials from an Article - The system and method of the present invention removes organic and organometallic materials from an article in reduced pressure atmosphere containing ozone and activated oxygen. A dielectric barrier discharge lamp induces an intermolecular molecule energy transfer to the organic and organometallic material. The dielectric barrier discharge lamp emits vacuum ultraviolet rays having a wavelength of about 172 nm that produce a photochemical reaction with the oxygen-containing gas to generate ozone and the activated oxygen. The organic and organometallic material is then attached by the ozone and activated oxygen | 12-11-2008 |
20080314424 | Method and apparatus for wafer cleaning - An apparatus for wet processing individual wafers comprising; a means for holding the wafer; a means for providing acoustic energy to a non-device side of the wafer; and a means for flowing a fluid onto a device side of the wafer. | 12-25-2008 |
20090101187 | SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS WITH CLEANING FLUID SUPPLY - A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a fluid delivery system including supplies of first and second fluids and a dispenser for distributing at least one of the fluids to the surface to be cleaned. The fluid delivery system can further include a mixing manifold that mixes the first and second fluids at different concentrations. | 04-23-2009 |
20090314318 | FLOOR WASHING ROBOT - A floor washing robot is disclosed. The robot includes: a control unit for controlling a power source to drive at least three omnidirectional wheels and at least one washing disc to rotate to wash a floor; a water spray device for spraying water; and a vacuum device for vacuuming waste water or dirt. The floor washing robot can be moved freely in any direction to improve the cleaning effect. | 12-24-2009 |
20100206345 | SYSTEMS AND STRIPPABLE COATINGS FOR DECONTAMINATING STRUCTURES THAT INCLUDE POROUS MATERIAL - Methods of removing contaminant matter from porous materials include applying a polymer material to a contaminated surface, irradiating the contaminated surface to cause redistribution of contaminant matter, and removing at least a portion of the polymer material from the surface. Systems for decontaminating a contaminated structure comprising porous material include a radiation device configured to emit electromagnetic radiation toward a surface of a structure, and at least one spray device configured to apply a capture material onto the surface of the structure. Polymer materials that can be used in such methods and systems include polyphosphazine-based polymer materials having polyphosphazine backbone segments and side chain groups that include selected functional groups. The selected functional groups may include iminos, oximes, carboxylates, sulfonates, β-diketones, phosphine sulfides, phosphates, phosphites, phosphonates, phosphinates, phosphine oxides, monothio phosphinic acids, and dithio phosphinic acids. | 08-19-2010 |
20100269869 | SIMPLE OZONE VEGETABLE AND FRUIT WASHING MACHINE - An ozone vegetable and fruit washing machine utilizes ozone water to wash the vegetables and fruits. A tub is provided in a casing. A water pump and an ozone generator module are sandwiched between the casing and the tub. The water pump is connected with nozzles toward the interior of the tub. The water in the tub is delivered to the nozzles and ejected by the nozzles. The ozone generated by the ozone generator module is delivered to the bottom inside the tub, and the ozone is solved in water to form ozone water. In addition, a washing vessel is further provided in the tub for accommodating the vegetables and fruits to be washed. The ozone water is pumped by the water pump for circulation use, and the ozone water is ejected by the nozzles, whereby the rolling vegetable and fruits driven by eddies can be washed completely. | 10-28-2010 |
20110083708 | Ultrasonic Cleaning System with Transducer Failure Indicator - An ultrasonic cleaning system that includes an electrical power supply, and a plurality of ultrasonic transducers coupled in parallel, wherein the plurality of ultrasonic transducers are coupled to the electrical power supply. The ultrasonic cleaning system also includes a transducer fault indicator coupled between the electrical power supply and the plurality of ultrasonic transducers, wherein the transducer fault indicator consists essentially of a current sensing portion configured to detect electrical current, and an alarm mechanism coupled to the current sensing portion. Additionally, the alarm mechanism is configured to provide a signal, indicating a failure of the ultrasonic transducer, based on the magnitude of electrical current detected by the current sensing portion. | 04-14-2011 |
20110162683 | APPARATUS FOR CLEANING AN IMMERSED SURFACE HAVING A HYDRAULIC NOSING-UP ACTION - The invention relates to an apparatus for cleaning a surface which is immersed in a liquid, comprising a hollow body, guiding members defining at least one axle, a filtration chamber, at least one electric motor, a pumping device which creates, in a normal cleaning direction through a filtering device, a liquid flux which is discharged via at least one main outlet, and at least one secondary liquid outlet arranged so as to orientate a current of liquid which is discharged in a backward direction via this secondary outlet so that this current creates a secondary hydraulic reaction force which generates a nosing-up torque of the apparatus by the hollow body being pivoted about the axle. | 07-07-2011 |
20110259380 | SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE SELF-CLEANING SYSTEM - A solar photovoltaic module self-cleaning system includes a plurality of solar photovoltaic module self-cleaning devices. Each solar photovoltaic module self-cleaning device includes a photovoltaic module, a supporting holder and a water distributing portion. The supporting holder at least holds a first side of the photovoltaic module. The water distributing portion is disposed on the supporting holder neighboring to the first side thereof, and should be higher than a light incident surface of the solar photovoltaic module for gushing plural spouts of water abreast to the light incident surface from the first side towards a second side thereof. | 10-27-2011 |
20120000495 | OSCILLATING FLUID JET ASSEMBLY - A fluid jet assembly for washing out material from a cavity. The fluid jet is capable of oscillating in a overlapping revolutions to ensure complete washout of the material in the cavity, preferably an energetic-containing material. | 01-05-2012 |
20120042914 | Electric Household Washing Appliance - An electric household washing appliance has a wash tub ( | 02-23-2012 |
20120097201 | Method and Apparatus for Cleaning Surfaces with High Pressure Electrolyzed Fluid - A mobile surface cleaner includes a mobile body, a least one wheel, a source of a fluid, a pump, a sprayer hose connectable to a fitting on the mobile body, a high pressure spray gun connectable to the sprayer hose, and a functional generator. The functional generator includes first and second electrode chambers, which are separated by an ion exchange membrane. A flow path extends from the fluid source to the fitting and passes through the functional generator. The flow path is configured to combine all the fluid produced in the first and second electrode chambers to form a combined fluid on the cleaner. A control circuit is coupled to the pump and the functional generator and is configured to energize the pump to pump the fluid along the flow path and energize the functional generator to electrochemically activate the liquid that is passed through the functional generator. | 04-26-2012 |
20120125386 | WASHING UNIT FOR TURBOPROPS OF AIRCRAFTS - A washing unit for turboprops, in particular of aircrafts, characterised in that it comprises at least one hydraulic pump ( | 05-24-2012 |
20120227775 | Method and Apparatus for Controlling Optimal Operation of Acoustic Cleaning - Methods and apparatuses for cleaning a surface of a substrate are presented. The method comprises positioning a substrate at a controllable distance from a piezoelectric transducer, supplying a cleaning liquid between the substrate and the transducer, applying an oscillating acoustic force to the cleaning liquid by actuating the transducer, and moving the transducer relative to the substrate. The method further comprises, while moving the transducer relative to the substrate, measuring a value that indicates a distance between a surface of the substrate and the transducer, comparing the measured value to a desired value, and adjusting the distance between the surface and the transducer so that the measured value is maintained substantially equal to the desired value. The measured value may be the distance between the surface of the substrate and the transducer or a phase shift between an alternating current and voltage applied to the transducer. | 09-13-2012 |
20120266926 | WASHER APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - A branch conduit is branched from a main conduit. A switching device is provided at a location between an upstream side portion of the main conduit and the branch conduit and is adapted to connect the upstream side portion of the main conduit to one of a rear window wash nozzle and a camera wash nozzle. When the switching device receives an electric signal, which indicates placement of a vehicle in a reverse drive mode, the switching device connects the upstream side portion of the main conduit to the camera wash nozzle through the branch conduit upon disconnecting the upstream side portion of the main conduit from the at least one window wash nozzle. | 10-25-2012 |
20120291828 | MULTIPURPOSE AQUEOUS PARTS WASHER - A multipurpose parts washer used to remove grease, oil, and dirt from mechanical parts may include an automatic cleaning portion, a first cleaning chamber for spraying parts, a second cleaning chamber for soaking parts, and a manual cleaning portion. A controller for selectively operating the automatic cleaning portion may also be included. Displays may be connected to the controller to illustrate various states. All portions use cleaning solution from a single pump, a reservoir portion to collect and store a volume of cleaning solution and debris from the washing process, and a thermal energy source for heating the cleaning solution. | 11-22-2012 |
20120298158 | MICROELECTRONIC SUBSTRATE CLEANING SYSTEMS WITH POLYELECTROLYTE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Several embodiments of cleaning systems using polyelectrolyte and various associated methods for cleaning microelectronic substrates are disclosed herein. One embodiment is directed to a system that has a substrate support for holding the microelectronic substrate, a dispenser positioned above the substrate support and facing a surface of the microelectronic substrate, a reservoir in fluid communication with the dispenser via a conduit, and a washing solution contained in the reservoir. The washing solution includes a polyelectrolyte. | 11-29-2012 |
20130061890 | FILTER CLEANING METHOD - Apparatus for filter cleaning including a filter element surface ( | 03-14-2013 |
20130087176 | SYSTEM FOR SANITIZING SHOPPING CARTS - An apparatus and method is disclosed for systematically disinfecting shopping carts and other containers utilized in grocery stores by consumers to temporarily carry food items while shopping. The system consists of a hollow, inverted U-shaped housing that defines a cart passageway through which a shopping cart may be passed and disinfected. The system includes internal electrical elements, a fluid reservoir, a pump that pumps disinfecting fluid to several nozzles, a rechargeable battery, and is on wheels so that the system may be operated in an area of choosing independent from a power outlet. For disinfecting, carts are positioned in front of the cart passageway and pushed through while nozzles positioned in the cart passageway are actuated. A fine mist of disinfecting fluid envelopes all surfaces of the cart as it passes through the cart passageway, thereby sanitizing the entire surface area of the cart without accumulating residue. | 04-11-2013 |
20130298951 | Electric Cleaning Apparatus - Certain exemplary embodiments can provide an electric cleaning apparatus comprising a body, a first cleaning part, a second cleaning part, a first driving part, and/or a second driving part. The first driving part and the second driving part can be driven by a motor simultaneously and/or can drive the first cleaning part and/or the second cleaning part respectively to reciprocate relative to the body. The phase deviations of the motions of the first cleaning part and the second cleaning part can be from approximately 0 degrees to approximately 180 degrees (exclusive of 180 degrees). The cleaning effect can be improved via the reciprocation of the body caused by the phase deviations. | 11-14-2013 |
20140283887 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS - There is provided a substrate processing apparatus including: a cleaning tank configured to clean a target substrate; a drying chamber configured to communicate with an upper area of the cleaning tank and dry the target substrate picked up from the cleaning tank; a first drying gas supply unit configured to supply a first drying gas containing vapor of a solvent for removing a liquid; a second drying gas supply unit configured to supply a second drying gas not containing the vapor of the solvent for removing the liquid; a substrate holder configured to pick up the target substrate from the cleaning tank and transfer the target substrate to the drying chamber; and a controller configured to output a control signal to alternately supply the first drying gas and the second drying gas. | 09-25-2014 |
20160008854 | CLEANING INSTALLATION FOR INDUSTRIALLY MANUFACTURED COMPONENTS | 01-14-2016 |
20160082484 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLEANING ROCK CORES - A method and apparatus for cleaning a rock core sample loads the sample into a cell where it is supported within an interior chamber of the cell. For at least one interval of time, the sample is soaked with a liquid phase solvent pressurized at elevated pressure and temperature without any flow of the liquid phase solvent into, through, and out of the chamber. The liquid phase solvent is then allowed to drain from the cell. The cell can include a fluid inlet and outlet that are both in fluid communication with the chamber. A controller can be used to control at least one parameter related to the soaking. The at least one parameter can be selected from the group consisting of i) the duration of the time interval, ii) pressure of the liquid phase solvent during the time interval, and iii) temperature of the cell during the time interval. | 03-24-2016 |
20160158810 | SYSTEMS FOR REMOVING LUBRICANTS FROM SUPERPLASTIC-FORMING OR HOT-FORMING DIES - A method of cleaning a superplastic-forming or a hot-forming die includes exposing a surface of the die having a lubricant thereon to electromagnetic energy. The electromagnetic energy removes the lubricant without removing an oxide layer between the die surface and the lubricant. | 06-09-2016 |
20080295875 | Dishwasher - A dishwasher includes a washing container, devices for washing dishes by means of rinsing liquor, and a sorption drying device which is connected in an air-conducting manner to the washing container via an outlet of the washing container and an inlet of the washing container. The sorption drying device is provided with a sorption column encompassing reversibly dehydratable material. The outlet and the inlet of the washing container are connected to the sorption drying device without mounting an air duct there between. | 12-04-2008 |
20090044846 | Lighting device for a water-bearing domestic appliance - An aquiferous domestic appliance has a treatment compartment and articles to be washed disposed therein are illuminated by means of a light source in such a manner that the user is not blinded by the light source and is able to judge the cleaning result even under bad lighting conditions inside the room. | 02-19-2009 |
20090120474 | Dishwasher with Sonic Cleaner - A household dishwasher having a sonic cleaner that propagates sonic waves via a stream of liquid to clean off a utensil. | 05-14-2009 |
20090173368 | DRAIN PUMP ASSEMBLY FOR A DISHWASHER AND ASSOCIATED DEVICE AND METHOD - A noise-reducing device for a drain pump of a dishwasher is provided, wherein the drain pump includes a pump motor operably engaged with a pump mechanism disposed within a pump body. The drain pump is adapted to remove dishwashing fluid from a sump of the dishwasher. Such a noise-reducing device comprises a cover member adapted to substantially conformally-encompass the pump body of the drain pump, exclusively of the pump motor, to reduce transmission therethrough of noise generated by the pump mechanism during operation of the drain pump. An acoustic liner is disposed between the cover member and the pump body of the drain pump, in substantial correspondence with the cover member and exclusively of the pump motor. The acoustic liner is configured to further reduce transmission therethrough of noise generated by the pump mechanism during operation of the drain pump. Associated devices and methods are also provided. | 07-09-2009 |
20090235963 | Water-conducting domestic appliance comprising a detergent dosing system that has a dosing device - A water-conducting appliance, including a compartment for receiving items therein for washing; and a cleaning agent dosing system having a dosing device for dosing at least one cleaning agent, in particular a liquid cleaning agent, into the washing compartment, the dosing device including a dosing chamber for holding a cleaning agent, an outlet, a gate for opening and closing the dosing chamber, and an actuator system for actuating the gate to move between an opening position and a closing position, the actuator system including transfer means operably connected to the gate such that a predetermined movement of the transfer means moves the gate, opening means for moving the transfer means in a first direction operable to open the gate, and return means for moving the transfer means in a second direction to close the gate. | 09-24-2009 |
20090288692 | DOOR ASSEMBLY FOR A DISHWASHING APPLIANCE, AND ASSOCIATED APPARATUSES AND METHODS - A door assembly and associated components for a dishwashing appliance are provided, wherein the dishwashing appliance includes a tub portion defining a forward access opening. The door assembly is pivotably engaged with the tub portion and cooperates therewith to cover the forward access opening. The door assembly includes an integrally formed and structurally reinforced inner door member, without a separate reinforcement panel. The inner door member includes at least one reinforcing member integrally formed therewith and along a contour thereof so as to provide reinforcement thereof. The dishwashing appliance further includes a covering member configured to encompass a wiring arrangement associated with the inner door member, for protecting the wiring arrangement within the dishwashing appliance. Associated apparatuses and methods are also provided. | 11-26-2009 |
20090293923 | DETERGENT DISPENSING DEVICE - The present invention provides a detergent composition dispensing device. The device is removably insertable into a washing machine. The device comprises a chamber to accommodate a detergent composition, a detection means to detect the presence of water and/or wash liquor in the machine and a pumping means to pump the detergent composition from the chamber out of the device. The pumping means is influenced by an output signal from the detection means, characterised in that the detection means has an associated algorithm such that water is not deemed to have been detected until water and/or wash liquor has been detected as being present over a certain portion of a per-determined time interval in a wash cycle. | 12-03-2009 |
20090301530 | Washing machine having UV generator - The present invention relates to dishwashing machines, and more particularly, to a dish washer ( | 12-10-2009 |
20100012162 | POT AND PAN WASHING MACHINE - An improved pot and pan washing machine is provided including a pump discharge entering a wash tank generally below a pump intake. Jet nozzles expel fluid from a discharge manifold located below an intake manifold along a wall of a wash tank. | 01-21-2010 |
20100012163 | DISHWASHER AND METHOD - A personal dishwasher washes and dries a dish that is manually or mechanically moved through a dishwasher chamber or is manually placed in and manually removed from the chamber. Pressurized water, possibly containing soap, wetting agent, etc., may be added to the wash water. Steam may be used to for cleaning and/or disinfecting. Ultraviolet light may be used for disinfecting. The dishwasher chamber may be enlarged to pass larger dishes, bowls, glassware, etc. for washing. A method of washing dishes, comprising inserting a dish manually into a dishwasher, passing the dish through the dishwasher, and withdrawing the dish. A method of washing a dish, comprising inserting a single dish into a dishwasher, directing fluid under pressure at the dish, directing air flow at the dish, and withdrawing the dish. | 01-21-2010 |
20110048477 | Dishwasher - The present invention relates to a dish-washer ( | 03-03-2011 |
20110303253 | DISHWASHER AND A WATER TANK ADAPTED FOR A DISHWASHER - The invention relates to a dishwasher comprising a cabinet ( | 12-15-2011 |
20120067383 | Electronic device having a watertight housing - An electronic device is disclosed. In accordance with one embodiment the electronic device includes a housing that encloses an interior space tightly separating the interior space from an exterior; a gastight flexible membrane arranged such that it divides the interior space into a first and a second volume, the first and the second volume being tightly sealed to each other; and a watertight and gas-permeable membrane coupling the second volume with the exterior of the housing. | 03-22-2012 |
20120180830 | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE, IN PARTICULAR A HOUSEHOLD DISHWASHING MACHINE - A household appliance, in particular a household dishwasher, includes an operating display unit having at least one visual display, and a power supply network for supply of electrical energy. The household appliance is isolated from the power supply network after completion of a treatment cycle, and the visual display is configured to display at least the completion of the completed treatment cycle as a first operating state. | 07-19-2012 |
20120186615 | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE, IN PARTICULAR A HOUSEHOLD DISHWASHING MACHINE - A household appliance includes an operating display unit having at least one visual and/or acoustic display to at least display and/or signal a completed treatment cycle, and an actuatable switching unit configured to activate and deactivate the household appliance. An on switch is provided to generate an activation signal for actuating the switching unit to thereby activate the household appliance, and a control device is provided to generate a deactivation signal for actuating the switching unit when a treatment cycle is completed and to thereby deactivate at least the display unit. | 07-26-2012 |
20120273015 | DISHWASHER - A dishwasher includes a washing container, devices for washing dishes by means of rinsing liquor, and a sorption drying device which is connected in an air-conducting manner to the washing container via an outlet of the washing container and an inlet of the washing container. The sorption drying device is provided with a sorption column encompassing reversibly dehydratable material and is disposed between a wall of the washing container and an exterior housing wall of the dishwasher | 11-01-2012 |
20130186441 | Dishwasher Comprising A Microfilter - The dishwasher ( | 07-25-2013 |
20140000665 | DISHWASHER APPLIANCE WITH LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS | 01-02-2014 |
20140060597 | DISHWASHER - A dishwasher having a tub having a front defining an outer periphery, a treating chamber defined by the tub and having an open face located at the front of the tub and within the outer periphery, and a cover selectively closing the open face. A usable space configured to receive a component of the dishwasher can be at least partially defined by the outer periphery of the tub. The cover is sized to overlie the usable space when the cover closes the open face. | 03-06-2014 |
20140174490 | TAPPED AUXILIARY WINDING DISHWASHER MOTOR - A motor assembly comprises an electric motor and a motor controller. The motor includes a stator; a rotor; a main winding; a first auxiliary winding; a second auxiliary winding; a capacitor; a first tap point between the main winding and the first auxiliary winding; and a second tap point between the first and second auxiliary windings. The motor controller may energize the first tap point so that the first and second auxiliary windings are in series with the capacitor and the first and second auxiliary windings and the capacitor are in parallel with the main winding to provide a relatively higher motor speed or may energize the second tap point so that only the second auxiliary winding is in series with the capacitor and the second auxiliary winding and the capacitor are in parallel with the main winding to provide a relatively lower motor speed. | 06-26-2014 |
20150013733 | COMPONENT FOR FEEDING A PRESSURIZED LIQUID TO A WASHING TUB OF A WASHING MACHINE, IN PARTICULAR A DISHWASHER - The component ( | 01-15-2015 |
20150136189 | SLIDING SPRAY ARM ASSEMBLY FOR A DISHWASHING APPLIANCE - A dishwashing appliance is provided having a spray arm assembly with one or more sliding spray arms. The spray arms can slide linearly, back and forth, along either a transverse or lateral direction of a wash chamber of the appliance. The spray arms are precluded from rotating relative to the wash chamber. A variety of mechanisms are described for providing such linear, sliding movement through the wash chamber. Improved spraying and, therefore, cleaning of articles in the dishwasher can be achieved through the sliding movement. | 05-21-2015 |
20150342438 | DISHWASHER WITH UNITARY WASH MODULE - An automatic dishwasher having a tub defining a treating chamber and a housing physically separate from the tub and defining a sump to receive liquid sprayed into the tub, the housing having an inlet fluidly connected to a liquid outlet of the tub and an outlet fluidly coupled to a sprayer located within the tub to define a recirculation path for the sprayed liquid. | 12-03-2015 |
20160100737 | WAREWASH MACHINE WITH AUTOMATED DRAIN AND FILL - A conveyor warewasher includes at least one spray zone with multiple nozzles for spraying liquid onto wares passing therethrough, the spray zone including a tank for collecting sprayed liquid. The tank includes a drain outlet at the bottom of the tank for draining of the tank and a drain stop movable between a drain outlet closed position and a drain outlet open position. A drain control assembly includes a drain actuator operatively connected to cause movement of the drain stop between the drain outlet closed position and the drain outlet open position, and the drain actuator is moved by a powered device. | 04-14-2016 |
20100218793 | LIGHTING DEVICE MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE, AND ASSOCIATED APPARATUS AND METHOD - A lighting device mounting system for a dishwasher, and an associated apparatus and method, are provided, comprising a lighting device having a first portion disposed within a dishwasher tub portion and configured to emit light therefrom. The first portion has a larger lateral area than a receiving aperture defined by a tub wall of the tub portion. The lighting device includes a second portion engaged with the first portion, and adapted to extend through the receiving aperture. The second portion includes at least one laterally-extending flange extending laterally outward therefrom. A securing device having a medial hinge portion and an engageable locking mechanism associated with free opposing ends, is configured to interact with the second portion, opposite the tub wall from the first portion, and between the at least one laterally extending flange and the tub wall, so as to secure the lighting device to the tub wall. | 09-02-2010 |
20100236589 | CLOSURE SYSTEM FOR A DISHWASHING APPLIANCE AND ASSOCIATED APPARATUS - A closure system for a dishwasher and associated apparatus is provided. A door is pivotably engaged with a tub, and defines a latch pocket, configured as a grasping member, having a latch aperture in communication therewith and extending therethrough to the tub. A latch actuation member is received by the latch pocket, and a latch device engaged therewith extends through the latch aperture to releasably secure the door to the tub, the securement being releasable by actuation of the latch actuation member. A pull-latch is receivable by the latch aperture, in place of and interchangeably with the latch device and latch actuation member, and releasably secures the door to the tub, the securement being releasable by exertion of an outward force on the grasping member. A latch pocket insert member operably engages the latch pocket to separate the latch aperture therefrom, when the pull-latch is received by the latch aperture. | 09-23-2010 |
134058000 | With door latch control feature | 2 |
20080202569 | Cleaning Device - A device is provided to clean an object by positioning the surface of the object to be cleaned in contact with a cleaning medium comprising one or more liquids having a dielectric constant of from 1 to 200 and placed in an electric field in the range of from 103 V/m to 107 V/m wherein said device is capable of generating said electric field using an alternating voltage/current source, said device comprising at least two electrodes where one of the electrodes is at a higher potential than the other and said electrodes are spatially separated by a distance of 1 micron to 2 cm by an insulating material having a dielectric breakdown strength greater than the applied electric field. | 08-28-2008 |
20080302400 | System and Method for Removal of Materials from an Article - The system and method of the present invention removes organic and organometallic materials from an article in reduced pressure atmosphere containing ozone and activated oxygen. A dielectric barrier discharge lamp induces an intermolecular molecule energy transfer to the organic and organometallic material. The dielectric barrier discharge lamp emits vacuum ultraviolet rays having a wavelength of about 172 nm that produce a photochemical reaction with the oxygen-containing gas to generate ozone and the activated oxygen. The organic and organometallic material is then attached by the ozone and activated oxygen | 12-11-2008 |
20080314424 | Method and apparatus for wafer cleaning - An apparatus for wet processing individual wafers comprising; a means for holding the wafer; a means for providing acoustic energy to a non-device side of the wafer; and a means for flowing a fluid onto a device side of the wafer. | 12-25-2008 |
20090101187 | SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS WITH CLEANING FLUID SUPPLY - A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a fluid delivery system including supplies of first and second fluids and a dispenser for distributing at least one of the fluids to the surface to be cleaned. The fluid delivery system can further include a mixing manifold that mixes the first and second fluids at different concentrations. | 04-23-2009 |
20090314318 | FLOOR WASHING ROBOT - A floor washing robot is disclosed. The robot includes: a control unit for controlling a power source to drive at least three omnidirectional wheels and at least one washing disc to rotate to wash a floor; a water spray device for spraying water; and a vacuum device for vacuuming waste water or dirt. The floor washing robot can be moved freely in any direction to improve the cleaning effect. | 12-24-2009 |
20100206345 | SYSTEMS AND STRIPPABLE COATINGS FOR DECONTAMINATING STRUCTURES THAT INCLUDE POROUS MATERIAL - Methods of removing contaminant matter from porous materials include applying a polymer material to a contaminated surface, irradiating the contaminated surface to cause redistribution of contaminant matter, and removing at least a portion of the polymer material from the surface. Systems for decontaminating a contaminated structure comprising porous material include a radiation device configured to emit electromagnetic radiation toward a surface of a structure, and at least one spray device configured to apply a capture material onto the surface of the structure. Polymer materials that can be used in such methods and systems include polyphosphazine-based polymer materials having polyphosphazine backbone segments and side chain groups that include selected functional groups. The selected functional groups may include iminos, oximes, carboxylates, sulfonates, β-diketones, phosphine sulfides, phosphates, phosphites, phosphonates, phosphinates, phosphine oxides, monothio phosphinic acids, and dithio phosphinic acids. | 08-19-2010 |
20100269869 | SIMPLE OZONE VEGETABLE AND FRUIT WASHING MACHINE - An ozone vegetable and fruit washing machine utilizes ozone water to wash the vegetables and fruits. A tub is provided in a casing. A water pump and an ozone generator module are sandwiched between the casing and the tub. The water pump is connected with nozzles toward the interior of the tub. The water in the tub is delivered to the nozzles and ejected by the nozzles. The ozone generated by the ozone generator module is delivered to the bottom inside the tub, and the ozone is solved in water to form ozone water. In addition, a washing vessel is further provided in the tub for accommodating the vegetables and fruits to be washed. The ozone water is pumped by the water pump for circulation use, and the ozone water is ejected by the nozzles, whereby the rolling vegetable and fruits driven by eddies can be washed completely. | 10-28-2010 |
20110083708 | Ultrasonic Cleaning System with Transducer Failure Indicator - An ultrasonic cleaning system that includes an electrical power supply, and a plurality of ultrasonic transducers coupled in parallel, wherein the plurality of ultrasonic transducers are coupled to the electrical power supply. The ultrasonic cleaning system also includes a transducer fault indicator coupled between the electrical power supply and the plurality of ultrasonic transducers, wherein the transducer fault indicator consists essentially of a current sensing portion configured to detect electrical current, and an alarm mechanism coupled to the current sensing portion. Additionally, the alarm mechanism is configured to provide a signal, indicating a failure of the ultrasonic transducer, based on the magnitude of electrical current detected by the current sensing portion. | 04-14-2011 |
20110162683 | APPARATUS FOR CLEANING AN IMMERSED SURFACE HAVING A HYDRAULIC NOSING-UP ACTION - The invention relates to an apparatus for cleaning a surface which is immersed in a liquid, comprising a hollow body, guiding members defining at least one axle, a filtration chamber, at least one electric motor, a pumping device which creates, in a normal cleaning direction through a filtering device, a liquid flux which is discharged via at least one main outlet, and at least one secondary liquid outlet arranged so as to orientate a current of liquid which is discharged in a backward direction via this secondary outlet so that this current creates a secondary hydraulic reaction force which generates a nosing-up torque of the apparatus by the hollow body being pivoted about the axle. | 07-07-2011 |
20110259380 | SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE SELF-CLEANING SYSTEM - A solar photovoltaic module self-cleaning system includes a plurality of solar photovoltaic module self-cleaning devices. Each solar photovoltaic module self-cleaning device includes a photovoltaic module, a supporting holder and a water distributing portion. The supporting holder at least holds a first side of the photovoltaic module. The water distributing portion is disposed on the supporting holder neighboring to the first side thereof, and should be higher than a light incident surface of the solar photovoltaic module for gushing plural spouts of water abreast to the light incident surface from the first side towards a second side thereof. | 10-27-2011 |
20120000495 | OSCILLATING FLUID JET ASSEMBLY - A fluid jet assembly for washing out material from a cavity. The fluid jet is capable of oscillating in a overlapping revolutions to ensure complete washout of the material in the cavity, preferably an energetic-containing material. | 01-05-2012 |
20120042914 | Electric Household Washing Appliance - An electric household washing appliance has a wash tub ( | 02-23-2012 |
20120097201 | Method and Apparatus for Cleaning Surfaces with High Pressure Electrolyzed Fluid - A mobile surface cleaner includes a mobile body, a least one wheel, a source of a fluid, a pump, a sprayer hose connectable to a fitting on the mobile body, a high pressure spray gun connectable to the sprayer hose, and a functional generator. The functional generator includes first and second electrode chambers, which are separated by an ion exchange membrane. A flow path extends from the fluid source to the fitting and passes through the functional generator. The flow path is configured to combine all the fluid produced in the first and second electrode chambers to form a combined fluid on the cleaner. A control circuit is coupled to the pump and the functional generator and is configured to energize the pump to pump the fluid along the flow path and energize the functional generator to electrochemically activate the liquid that is passed through the functional generator. | 04-26-2012 |
20120125386 | WASHING UNIT FOR TURBOPROPS OF AIRCRAFTS - A washing unit for turboprops, in particular of aircrafts, characterised in that it comprises at least one hydraulic pump ( | 05-24-2012 |
20120227775 | Method and Apparatus for Controlling Optimal Operation of Acoustic Cleaning - Methods and apparatuses for cleaning a surface of a substrate are presented. The method comprises positioning a substrate at a controllable distance from a piezoelectric transducer, supplying a cleaning liquid between the substrate and the transducer, applying an oscillating acoustic force to the cleaning liquid by actuating the transducer, and moving the transducer relative to the substrate. The method further comprises, while moving the transducer relative to the substrate, measuring a value that indicates a distance between a surface of the substrate and the transducer, comparing the measured value to a desired value, and adjusting the distance between the surface and the transducer so that the measured value is maintained substantially equal to the desired value. The measured value may be the distance between the surface of the substrate and the transducer or a phase shift between an alternating current and voltage applied to the transducer. | 09-13-2012 |
20120266926 | WASHER APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - A branch conduit is branched from a main conduit. A switching device is provided at a location between an upstream side portion of the main conduit and the branch conduit and is adapted to connect the upstream side portion of the main conduit to one of a rear window wash nozzle and a camera wash nozzle. When the switching device receives an electric signal, which indicates placement of a vehicle in a reverse drive mode, the switching device connects the upstream side portion of the main conduit to the camera wash nozzle through the branch conduit upon disconnecting the upstream side portion of the main conduit from the at least one window wash nozzle. | 10-25-2012 |
20120291828 | MULTIPURPOSE AQUEOUS PARTS WASHER - A multipurpose parts washer used to remove grease, oil, and dirt from mechanical parts may include an automatic cleaning portion, a first cleaning chamber for spraying parts, a second cleaning chamber for soaking parts, and a manual cleaning portion. A controller for selectively operating the automatic cleaning portion may also be included. Displays may be connected to the controller to illustrate various states. All portions use cleaning solution from a single pump, a reservoir portion to collect and store a volume of cleaning solution and debris from the washing process, and a thermal energy source for heating the cleaning solution. | 11-22-2012 |
20120298158 | MICROELECTRONIC SUBSTRATE CLEANING SYSTEMS WITH POLYELECTROLYTE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Several embodiments of cleaning systems using polyelectrolyte and various associated methods for cleaning microelectronic substrates are disclosed herein. One embodiment is directed to a system that has a substrate support for holding the microelectronic substrate, a dispenser positioned above the substrate support and facing a surface of the microelectronic substrate, a reservoir in fluid communication with the dispenser via a conduit, and a washing solution contained in the reservoir. The washing solution includes a polyelectrolyte. | 11-29-2012 |
20130061890 | FILTER CLEANING METHOD - Apparatus for filter cleaning including a filter element surface ( | 03-14-2013 |
20130087176 | SYSTEM FOR SANITIZING SHOPPING CARTS - An apparatus and method is disclosed for systematically disinfecting shopping carts and other containers utilized in grocery stores by consumers to temporarily carry food items while shopping. The system consists of a hollow, inverted U-shaped housing that defines a cart passageway through which a shopping cart may be passed and disinfected. The system includes internal electrical elements, a fluid reservoir, a pump that pumps disinfecting fluid to several nozzles, a rechargeable battery, and is on wheels so that the system may be operated in an area of choosing independent from a power outlet. For disinfecting, carts are positioned in front of the cart passageway and pushed through while nozzles positioned in the cart passageway are actuated. A fine mist of disinfecting fluid envelopes all surfaces of the cart as it passes through the cart passageway, thereby sanitizing the entire surface area of the cart without accumulating residue. | 04-11-2013 |
20130298951 | Electric Cleaning Apparatus - Certain exemplary embodiments can provide an electric cleaning apparatus comprising a body, a first cleaning part, a second cleaning part, a first driving part, and/or a second driving part. The first driving part and the second driving part can be driven by a motor simultaneously and/or can drive the first cleaning part and/or the second cleaning part respectively to reciprocate relative to the body. The phase deviations of the motions of the first cleaning part and the second cleaning part can be from approximately 0 degrees to approximately 180 degrees (exclusive of 180 degrees). The cleaning effect can be improved via the reciprocation of the body caused by the phase deviations. | 11-14-2013 |
20140283887 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS - There is provided a substrate processing apparatus including: a cleaning tank configured to clean a target substrate; a drying chamber configured to communicate with an upper area of the cleaning tank and dry the target substrate picked up from the cleaning tank; a first drying gas supply unit configured to supply a first drying gas containing vapor of a solvent for removing a liquid; a second drying gas supply unit configured to supply a second drying gas not containing the vapor of the solvent for removing the liquid; a substrate holder configured to pick up the target substrate from the cleaning tank and transfer the target substrate to the drying chamber; and a controller configured to output a control signal to alternately supply the first drying gas and the second drying gas. | 09-25-2014 |
20160008854 | CLEANING INSTALLATION FOR INDUSTRIALLY MANUFACTURED COMPONENTS | 01-14-2016 |
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