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5681401 Microphone wash arm sensor  
A sensor is provided for sensing operational characteristics of a dishwasher. The sensor includes a microphone mounted within the door of the dishwasher. The microphone is connected through...
5672230 Central management system of wet chemical stations  
A central management system for wet chemical cleaning stations includes a number of wet chemical cleaning stations each having a liquid bath, filter, pump and multiple sensors for sensing the...
5671761 Vehicle wash system with shut-off switch activated by the wash medium  
A vehicle wash system having a nozzle for directing a spray of a fluid wash medium at a vehicle for washing the vehicle in which, after the vehicle has passed the spray path, the fluid spray...
RE35566 Sensor platform for use in machines for washing articles  
A plurality of fluid condition sensors are combined together to provide a sensor cluster that senses turbidity, temperature, conductivity and the movement of a ferromagnetic object. The plurality...
5647386 Automatic precision cleaning apparatus with continuous on-line monitoring and feedback  
A cleaning system and method adapted for removal of small particles from solid substrates is disclosed. In one implementation, the system employs two on-line particle counters to measure particle...
5634501 Disinfection of containers  
A method and related apparatus for monitoring steam conditions in a container, such as a beer keg, during disinfection, usually in a washer/racker. Temperature and pressure are taken repeatedly...
5628971 Apparatus for storing and sterilizing objects  
An apparatus and method for storing and sterilizing objects is provided. The apparatus includes a housing, and a tray supported within the housing for storing the objects to be sterilized. A...
5601101 Washing systems  
A washing system for in place washing of a machine or equipment. The washing system includes a supply valve arrangement (21) that is connectable to at least one source (16) of washing fluid,...
5589935 Turbidity sensor with the capability of regulating the intensity of a light source  
A turbidity sensor is provided with two light sensitive components or elements. One light sensitive component is displaced from a light source, such as a light emitting diode, so that a fluid can...
5586567 Dishwasher with turbidity sensing mechanism  
A turbidity sensing mechanism for a dishwasher is connected in the fluid circulation conduit between the pump and the spray mechanism. The mechanism includes a hollow housing enclosing a hollow...
5584093 Duct cleaning apparatus  
An apparatus for cleaning the interior surfaces of an air duct includes a housing. A conduit having an intake opening at one end thereof and an exhaust opening at the opposite end thereof is...
5555583 Dynamic temperature compensation method for a turbidity sensor used in an appliance for washing articles  
A dynamic temperature compensation method for a turbidity sensor in an appliance for washing articles is provided. The method includes the steps of: retaining substantially particle-free liquid...
5535766 Transmission service bench  
The present invention relates to a transmission service bench having an inclined work surface to direct transmission fluid, liberated from a transmission being serviced, into one or more drains....
5494530 Method of and apparatus for testing and cleaning of endoscopes  
In the program-controlled cleaning of endoscopes in a cleaning apparatus, the head parts are cleaned, rinsed, disinfected and rinsed clean in pressure chambers and, at the same time, the insertion...
5477872 Information device for a washing apparatus which informs whether the contents are cleaned or soiled  
A device for use in a washer for the automatic washing of articles, the washer having a rack or racks to hold such articles. The device informs the user of the washer whether the articles in the...
5454389 Ostomy bag cleaning device  
An ostomy bag cleaning device (10) for introducing water into an ostomy bag (12) in order to loosen and evacuate waste contained therein and retain evacuated waste material until sanitarily...
5449009 Fluid disposal system  
A fluid collection and disposal system which includes a reusable collection unit designed to be cleaned by a servicing unit after use. The servicing unit performs an automatic servicing cycle to...
5448795 Condenser tube cleaner  
A condenser cleaner, for cleaning a condenser tube having a condenser tube opening using high pressure medium supplied from a high pressure source, comprising a high pressure gun, a penetrator...
5448115 Warewashing control system and method of operation  
Improved timing circuits (205), charge dispensing circuits (213,215), and methods and systems (100) for operation of warewashing equipment. According to one aspect of the invention the system...
5431179 Wafer drying apparatus and fire-extinguishing method therefor  
A wafer drying apparatus incorporated in a semiconductor wafer cleaning system includes a bath for storing IPA. A heater for generating an IPA vapor is arranged on the bath. The bath is surrounded...
5425385 Rotary washer spraying system  
A control system for a high-speed rotary washer spraying system designed particularly for plastic returnable bottles automatically regulates each process of the wash spraying system, namely,...
5424939 Automatic water injector for wet mop cleaner and water injection method thereof  
An automatic water injector for a wet mop cleaner and an operation method thereof which detects the soil level of a mop so as to automatically inject washing water thereto, wherein the water...
5419347 Automated flushing module  
The system of the present invention is an all-automated and all hands-free, flushing module with the capability of performing an internal cleansing of internally soiled components of a patient...
5419351 Final rinse/dry system for critical cleaning applications  
A final rinse/dry system for critical cleaning applications is provided having an ultrafiltration unit for providing an ultrapurified liquid to a holding chamber. A liquid conduit assembly connects...
5417233 Low product alarm for solid products  
A low product level detector is disclosed which utilizes a sensor comprised of an infrared emitter and receiver to project a beam of light across a cavity/enclosure which contains a solid product....
5415190 Carbon monoxide cleaning apparatus  
A cleaning apparatus for cleaning the burning chambers of engines to remove carbon monoxide deposits and other accumulated residue therefrom. The apparatus includes a holding tank for containing a...
5412966 Push-pull pickle line  
A semi-continuous "push-pull" pickle line for removing oxides from hot-rolled steel strip. In addition to other value added features, a treatment portion of the pickle line includes: (1) a two-high...
5398707 Cleaning apparatus for low density objects  
Toys in children's play lots such as low density balls may be readily cleaned in a cleaning apparatus including a cleaning compartment (10) having an access opening (16) through which toys to be...
5396178 Apparatus and method for determining that equipment is clean  
Apparatus and methods for determining that a piece of equipment, for example, used in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries, is clean are disclosed. The invention involves measuring the...
5385612 Cleaning system  
A cleaning system for removing undesirable material from an outer surface of a critical or sensitive element relatively moving in a fluid comprises a tubular duct for the flow of the fluid medium...
5385159 Parts washer  
A parts washer having an upper tank with a sloped bottom portion that slopes downward to an exit aperture and having a pumping mechanism for pumping solvent from the upper tank to a...
5383481 System for cleaning internal combustion engines  
An apparatus for cleaning internal combustion engines in which a cleaning fluid is cyclically drawn from a reservoir by a pump, flushed through the block of the internal combustion engine, and...
5381809 Toilet bowl cleaning apparatus  
A powered cleaning apparatus is provided for routine cleaning of both moderately soiled and severely stained toilet bowls. The device comprises a motor, fluid pump, and cover universally mountable...
5365959 Built-in dishwasher with hidden control panel  
Built-in dishwasher with a front-opening door (1) furnished with an exterior panel (2) and having a control panel on the top part. The control panel has a timer (5) which can be adjusted by a front...
5339844 Low cost equipment for cleaning using liquefiable gases  
Precision cleaning of parts is performed with liquefiable gases, such as CO 2 , without the use of a complex and costly processor system. Rather, simplified and reliable performance for small scale...
5335622 Indicator cap  
A universal indicator cap for a dishwasher rinse agent dispenser including a reservoir with an opening positioned in door of a dishwasher for indicating a low level of rinse agent in the reservoir,...
5313965 Continuous operation supercritical fluid treatment process and system  
A system for continuously processing items using supercritical fluid wherein the main process vessel in which the items are cleaned or extracted is continuously pressurized with supercritical...
5303725 Machine part cleaning apparatus  
An aqueous parts cleaning apparatus includes a base defining a liquid-containing volume and a basin sized to be received upon an upper end of said base. The basin has a drain disposed to empty into...
5289837 Engine cleaning system  
An internal combustion engine purging system cleans out deposits of carbon and other substances that accumulate over time in the fuel system by delivering a mixture of fuel and cleaning solution...
5273060 Alcohol spray cleaning system  
A spray cleaning system is designed to use a flammable solvent, such as isopropyl alcohol, and includes safety features to maintain the concentration of solvent vapor within the cleaning chamber...
5251496 Surface sampling tester  
Apparatus for exposing a rinsing agent to a surface (29) and then collecting the rinsing agent wherein a body (10) defines an internal cavity (12) and wherein a conduit (20) is secured to body...
5247952 Bobbin reconditioning  
A stripped bobbin treatment apparatus for inspecting, cleaning and packing bobbins which have been stripped of residual yarn includes a conveyor, an inspection station. a cleaning station and a...
5248456 Method and apparatus for cleaning stereolithographically produced objects  
An improved stereolithographic apparatus and method is described. In one embodiment, the improvement includes immersing at least a portion of a part in a volume of a liquid solvent in a vapor...
5229753 Warning device for a washing apparatus which advises whether its contents are clean or soiled  
An indicating system for a washing device having has at least one rack for holding articles during the washing of same and a door for gaining access to the articles. The indicating system includes...
5225675 Method of monitoring removal of metal treatment solutions  
The invention provides a method of improving cleaning operations for metals. A fluorescent dye is introduced into metal treatment solution and the surface of a metal product is treated with the...
5205304 Rinse aid dispenser  
An adjustable rinse additive dispenser is provided for a dishwasher having a washing compartment and a door pivotal between a horizontal open position and a vertical closed position. The dispenser...
5165434 Apparatus for applying dry herbicides to flora infestations within sewer lines  
An apparatus for applying dry herbicides to sewer lines which includes a container for storing a herbicide, a length of tubing, and nozzle means connected to the tubing. Also included are means for...
5143102 High pressure parts cleaner and method  
High pressure parts cleaner having: grit blaster, as well as hand directed and machine oscillated spray nozzles; an enclosing part's chamber defining a spray zone of the nozzles and a collecting...
5141009 Ultrasonic golf club cleaning apparatus  
An apparatus for cleaning golf club heads and grips, the apparatus comprising a first tank for receipt of the club grip portion, a second tank for receipt of the club head portion, an acoustic wave...
5131419 Multi-function warewashing machine  
A multi-function warewashing machine which automatically functions in a plurality of operating modes, including a conventional dishwashing mode and specialized washing modes for flatware and pots...