Cleaning and liquid contact with solids inventions 05/06

20060107968 - Apparatus for contactless cleaning of a conveying element and arrangement for transporting and/or storing of rod-shaped articles with an apparatus for contactless cleaning of a conveying element: The invention concerns an apparatus for the contactless cleaning of a conveying element which is designed to receive rod-shaped articles in the tobacco-processing industry, including at least one ionising element for removing electrostatic charges on the surfaces of the conveying element to be cleaned, at least one rotating compressed-air nozzle...

20060107969 - Ozonated water flow and concentration control apparatus and method: The invention features an apparatus and a method for supplying ozonated water to more than one process tool. Ozonated water of a first concentration received from an ozonated water generator and water received from a source are mixed to produce ozonated water of a second concentration. The ozonated water of...

20060107970 - Method and apparatus for cleaning semiconductor substrates: According to one aspect of the present invention, a method and apparatus for cleaning a semiconductor substrate is provided. The method may include supporting a semiconductor substrate, the semiconductor substrate having a surface, and dispensing an amount of semiconductor substrate processing liquid onto the surface of the semiconductor substrate, the...

20060107971 - Method and apparatus for cleaning the cutting system of an electric shaver: By providing a shaver receiving and supporting housing which is constructed for enabling cleaning fluid to be delivered directly to the interior of a shaver in a highly efficient manner, a fully integrated shaving cleaning system is realized which is capable of providing automated cleaning of the shaver in an...

20060107973 - Endpoint detector and particle monitor: A substrate processing system, which includes a vacuum deposition process chamber having an exhaust outlet configured to discharge one or more particles during a deposition cycle and cleaning gas reactants during a cleaning cycle and an in-situ particle monitor coupled to the exhaust outlet. The in-situ particle monitor is configured...

20060107972 - Extraction methods and apparatus: The present invention relates to hydrocarbon extraction method and apparatus therefor....

20060107974 - Soot cleaner: The present invention relates to cleaning agents based on a water-soluble polymeric polycarboxylate as a dispersant for cleaning sooted surfaces....

20060107975 - Field transportable high-power ultrasonic transducer assembly: The present invention relates to an improved ultrasonic cleaning system incorporating one or more improvements including, for example, permanently-attached flexible cables, waterproof bulkhead connectors provided on the transducers, submersible breakout assemblies, rigid cable guides and retainers, and at least one electronic switching unit whereby multiple ultrasonic transducers can be selectively...

20060107976 - Apparatus for treating a substrate with an ozone-solvent solution: A system for treating a substrate with an ozone-solvent solution has an ozone-solvent solution supply. The supply has a supply outlet, and the ozone solvent solution supply is capable of delivering at the supply outlet a generally continuous supply of an ozone-solvent solution formed at a first temperature. The system...

20060107977 - Method of continuously treating batches of pre-washed lettuces prior to packaging them as well as an installation designed to implement this method: Installation characterised in that it comprises a central rotating column (1) bearing a set of tilting arms (2) uniformly distributed around its periphery and extending radially out from it, each equipped, at its free end, with a support (5) which pivots about an axis (4) essentially perpendicular to its longitudinal...

20060107978 - A mobile chemical mixing and injection unit and method for using the same: A mobile chemical mixing and injection unit adapted for use during the extraction of an oil/water/sand slurry from an oil field storage tank wherein said tank has a body of accumulated sand therein. The unit comprises a motorized truck body having a flat bed with a water storage tank and...

20060102195 - Method of cleaning substrate: Dirt, particularly of inorganic matter, attached to a substrate, such as a glass substrate for liquid crystal devices, is effectively removed by irradiating the substrate with ultraviolet rays including 184.9 nm and 253.7 nm in an oxygen-containing atmosphere in advance of wet cleaning with pure water. As a result, the...

20060102194 - Method of descaling a mask: Provided is a method of descaling a mask that quickly and effectively removes a material attached to the mask. The method includes: directing a laser beam onto a material attached to the mask; and removing the material attached to the mask....

20060102193 - Ultrasonic cleaning and washing apparatus for fruits and vegetables and a method for the use thereof: The invention provides a method and an apparatus for washing and cleaning fruits and vegetables. The apparatus has a degassing means (14); a washing tank (26) which accommodates at least one item for cleaning; an ultrasonic means (28); at least one water pumping means (32); a water jetting means (62)...

20060102196 - Atmospheric pressure non-thermal plasma device to clean and sterilize the surfaces of probes, cannulas, pin tools, pipettes and spray heads: The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for the use of atmospheric pressure non-thermal plasma to clean and sterilize the surfaces of liquid handling devices. In one embodiment, a method of cleaning a fluid handling device includes the steps of inserting a tip of the fluid handling device into...

20060102197 - Post-etch treatment to remove residues: A method for removing residue from a layer of conductive material on a substrate is provided herein. In one embodiment, the method includes introducing a process gas into a vacuum chamber having a substrate surface with residue from exposure to a fluorine-containing environment. The process gas includes a hydrogen-containing gas....

20060102198 - Rotational thermophoretic drying: A method that includes rotating a wafer, heating the wafer, applying a first liquid through one or more nozzles to a center of a topside of the wafer that is cooler than the heated wafer, and translating the one or more nozzles to an outer diameter edge of the wafer....

20060102199 - Game ticket scratching device and method: A game ticket scratching device and method includes an elongated tubular member that has an open first end and a closed second end. An axle is mounted within the tubular member adjacent to the first end. A plurality of bristles is attached to and radially extends outwardly away from the...

20060102200 - Cannula cleaning device: A device for cleaning the cannula of a medical instrument includes an elongated support and guiding member which has proximal and distal ends. A cleaning element secured to the distal end is formed of a substantially reticulated hydrophobic polyurethane foam having a plurality of pores within its structure which define...

20060102201 - Coiled tubing wellbore cleanout: A method and apparatus for substantially cleaning fill from a borehole is described variously including running a coiled tubing assembly into the wellbore, creating a fluid vortex by circulating cleaning fluid through the coiled tubing, and pulling the coiled tubing and coiled tubing assembly out of the hole at a...

20060102202 - Method for cleaning a tub of a washing machine: Method for cleaning a tub of a washing machine including the steps of supplying water to a tub without introduction of laundry into the tub, washing for the first time for permeation of water into contaminants, and removal of contaminants lightly stuck to a surface of the tub, soaking the...

20060102203 - Method for operating a dish washing machine, and a corresponding dish washing machine: A dish washing machine includes a washing tub with a spraying device in the tub fitted with spraying openings supplied with washing liquid from a pump coupled thereto for spraying the washing liquid into the tub. The dishwashing machine includes a control element actuatable for switching on the pump and...

20060102205 - Method for reducing contact angle of water on tac film: A TAC film pre-processing method for reducing the contact angle of water on the TAC film is described. In this method, the TAC film is sequentially cleaned by a base solution, water and an acid solution. Then, the TAC film is cleaned by an aqueous solution of an alcohol, such...

20060102204 - Method for removing a residue from a substrate using supercritical carbon dioxide processing: A method for cleaning a substrate containing a micro-feature having a residue thereon. The method includes treating the substrate with a supercritical carbon dioxide cleaning solution containing a peroxide to remove the residue from the micro-feature, where the supercritical carbon dioxide cleaning solution is maintained at a temperature between about...

20060102207 - Substrate cleaning method, substrate cleaning apparatus, susbtrate processing system, substrate cleaning program and storage medium: In a substrate cleaning method for cleaning a backside of a substrate on a surface of which a predetermined processing is performed, a two phase substance contacts the backside of the substrate, and a flow of the substance is generated near the backside of the substrate under a specified pressure....

20060102206 - Treatment solution injection system: An onboard treatment solution injection system (40) includes a container (42) removably received in a holder (51) having a plurality of condition sensors (52) arranged in a vertical linear series. An injection pump (44) draws treatment solution from the container (42) and injects it into cleaning solution flowing in a...

20060102208 - System for removing a residue from a substrate using supercritical carbon dioxide processing: A film removal system for cleaning a substrate containing a micro-feature having a residue thereon. The film removal system includes a supercritical fluid processing system configured for treating the substrate witha supercritical carbon dioxide cleaning solution to remove the residue from the micro-feature, and for maintaining the supercritical carbon dioxide...

20060102209 - Device with moveabe portico to automatically wash vehicles: A device with a moveable portico for automatically washing vehicles that is made up of a unibody structure, preferably made of metal that moves forwards and backwards along a track. The structure has multiple vertical brushes and a horizontal brush. The brushes are equipped with a washing action in order...

20060102210 - Substrate processing container: A substrate processing vessel has a vessel body 100 and a cover 130 hermetically joined to the vessel body 100. The vessel body 100 is provided with a plurality of substrate support rods 102. Each of the support rods 102 has a shank 103 and a head 104 having a...

20060102211 - Washing system for dissolution vessels and the like: In one embodiment, a washing system including a nozzle assembly having a nozzle and having formed therein a rinse passageway and a waste passageway. Each passageway has first and second ends. The first end of the waste passageway is adapted to be coupled to a waste pump adapted to remove...

20060102212 - Pressure washer: The present invention is directed to a pressure washer having an internal mounting and outer clam shell housing. Accordingly, a pressure washer includes an engine for mechanically coupled to a pump. An internal mounting assembly including a folded portion is disposed generally between the engine and the pump so as...

20060102213 - Nozzle arrangement: A nozzle arrangement is described which may in particular be used as a flow nozzle in galvanization systems with horizontal throughput of printed-circuit boards. The nozzle arrangement comprises a longitudinal housing (2) with at least one fluid feed opening to feed a treatment fluid for treating a work piece, for...

20060102214 - Washer-jet verification apparatus: A washer-jet verification master is employed to determine the correct alignment of washer nozzles within a production machine. The verification master includes a plurality of targets, which are preset to a first position. The verification master is placed in the production machine the water jets are actuated and if properly...

20060096613 - Semiconductor wafer washing system and method of supplying chemicals to the washing tanks of the system: A semiconductor wafer washing system can execute a method in which the washing solution is quickly changed over and over again without the need to alter the structure of the system. The wafer washing system includes a washing solution supply section in which a plurality of chemicals are stored separately,...

20060096612 - System and method for aligning wafers within wafer processing equipment: Systems and methods for aligning wafers within wafer processing equipment. In a first embodiment, a wafer alignment nozzle comprises a fixed cylindrical member. A moveable cylindrical member is disposed with the fixed cylindrical member in a sliding fit. The moveable cylindrical member comprises a plurality of angled fluid orifices for...

20060096614 - Surface treating methods, compositions and articles: Compositions, articles, and methods for treating substrate surfaces to impart functional properties to the surface or to restore functional properties to functional coatings borne on such surfaces. Compositions may be provided as abrasive particles dispersed in a liquid medium, a solution or a gel. Articles for treating substrate surfaces, such...

20060096615 - Wash and rinse system for a dishwasher: A dishwasher includes a wash and rinse system that operates to dislodge soil particles that adhere to internal surfaces of a washing chamber. During wash and rinse cycles, the washing chamber is initially filled to a first level with washing fluid. The washing fluid is drawn into a wash system...

20060096616 - Cleaning method for an oil tank burner system: A method for cleaning an exhaust stack tube of an oil tank heater comprises the steps of securing collection drums at open ends of a heater tube using attaching straps; securing a drop cloth over an exhaust end of the heater tube with an attaching strap; interconnecting the collection drums...

20060096617 - Process and apparatus for mitigating compressor fouling in a compressor system: The invention is to a process for removing contaminants from a compressor and/or compressor intercooler in a methanol to olefin separation system. The process comprises compressing an effluent in a compressor having an inlet and an outlet and a compressor surface, the compressing occurring under conditions effective to form a...

20060096618 - Signal-based electrochemical methods for automatic dishwashing: Methods of improving tableware cleaning, sanitizing and stain removal using an automatic dishwashing appliance containing an electrochemical cell and/or electrolytic device. The methods comprise steps for generating electrolyzed water by intermittently activating and/or intermittently deactivating the cell so as to sequentially provide a bleaching species at specific times during the...

20060096619 - Removal of prion infectivity: Prion infectivity adsorbed onto substrates (for example, chromatographic columns used to fractionate blood plasma) is removed by treatment with 2M sodium chloride. Optionally, the substrate is further washed with 0.1M sodium hydroxide....

20060096620 - Behind-sink dishwasher: A dishwasher assembly is disclosed including one or more racks for retaining one or more dishware items to be washed. A washer system is provided for respectively washing and drying the dishware item. A dishwasher housing is used for retaining the rack and the washer system. The dishwasher housing includes...

20060096621 - Dishwasher having a drying apparatus: A dishwasher includes a main body provided with a wash tub for washing dishes and a drying apparatus having a drying duct provided with a through part communicating with the wash tub to draw in high temperature and humidity air from the wash tub, and a cold water tank contacting...

20060096622 - Dry cleaning apparatus used to manufacture semiconductor devices: A dry cleaning apparatus for cleaning a surface of a semiconductor substrate comprises a chamber comprising a first wall and a second wall, a supporting member including a wafer receiving surface, a cleaning member for removing particles from the surface of the substrate placed on the supporting member, and a...

20060096623 - Cleaning device with toggle for increasing ozone dissolution in water for cleaning vegetables and fruits: A cleaning device with a toggle serves for increasing ozone dissolution in water for cleaning vegetables and fruits. The cleaning device is placed in a washing barrel. The cleaning device comprises a toggle being a circular body which is installed with at least one water circulation hole; and an air-stone...

20060096624 - An apparatus for dislodging and removing contaminants from a surface of a machine tool: An apparatus for dislodging and removing contaminants from a surface of a machine tool. The apparatus includes an arbor, a vacuum source, a tube, and a cleaning member disposed proximate a distal end of the tube. The cleaning member contacts a surface of the machine tool to dislodge contaminants. The...

20060090773 - Sulfur hexafluoride remote plasma source clean: A method for cleaning a substrate processing chamber including introducing a gas mixture to a remote plasma source, wherein the gas mixture comprises sulfur hexafluoride and an oxygen containing compound selected from the group consisting of oxygen and nitrous oxide, disassociating a portion of the gas mixture into ions, transporting...

20060090774 - Methods and apparatus for determining scrubber brush pressure: In a scrubber adapted to clean a semiconductor wafer, the torque of a brush rotation motor is monitored while a scrubber brush is in contact with the wafer and is being rotated by the motor. The position of the brush relative to the wafer may be adjusted based on the...

20060090775 - Machine dish-washing process: Machine dish washing process is invented wherein a detergent is supplied from a storage supply and is dispersed from at least one nozzle over crockery within the dish washing machine such that said crockery is washed with said detergent and said detergent is removed from said crockery thereafter, wherein said...

20060090776 - Method for washing a vehicle: The present invention includes a mobile washing apparatus that has a vehicle housing and a tank within the vehicle housing. The tank is configured to capture waste water generated by washing a vehicle....

20060090777 - Multiphase cleaning compositions having ionic liquid phase: A multiphase cleaning composition comprises a first phase and a second ionic liquid phase, wherein the second phase is substantially immiscible with the first phase. The first phase may comprise, for example, an aqueous phase or a silicone solvent system. Methods of cleaning a soiled surface comprise contacting a soiled...

20060090778 - Dishwasher modular exhaust vent: A modular exhaust vent for use in venting a wash chamber of a dishwasher, such as during a dry cycle, comprises a housing that forms an exhaust flow path from the wash chamber to the exterior of the dishwasher and a valve operable for pivotal movement about a pivot axis...

20060090779 - Dishwashing method: A method of washing dishware/tableware in an automatic dishwashing machine, the method comprising simultaneously or sequentially delivering quantities of a particulate or densified particulate automatic dishwashing product and of an anhydrous liquid, gel or paste form dishwashing detergent auxiliary contained in separate compartments of a multi-compartment pouch into the same...

20060090780 - Apparatus and methods for washing the cored areas of lettuce heads during harvest: An apparatus and method for washing a plurality of cored lettuce heads as they are harvested in the field is disclosed. The apparatus incorporates a multi-segment hinged conveyer forming a loop, at least one support platform having an opening, at least one lettuce head guide connected to the support platform...