Cleaning and liquid contact with solids inventions 02/09

20090050173 - Apparatus for cleaning substrate and method for cleaning substrate: Provided is an apparatus for cleaning a substrate. The apparatus includes a stage on which a substrate is loaded, a cleaning liquid supply unit supplying a cleaning liquid to the substrate, an oscillator transmitting sound waves to the substrate for cleaning the substrate, and at least two piezoelectric members disposed... Agent: Carter, Deluca, Farrell & Schmidt, LLP

20090050174 - Cart and basket washer and method: According to embodiments, a cart or shopping basket washer is configured to wash one or more carts or shopping baskets. The cart or shopping basket washer may include self-propelled apparatuses to treat a substantially stationary cart or shopping basket, or may include a conveying mechanism to propel a cart or... Agent: Graybeal Jackson LLP

20090050175 - Substrate cleaning apparatus and substrate cleaning method: At a vibration applying position, ultrasonic vibration is applied upon a liquid film which is on a surface of a substrate. Concurrently with this, at a drop arrival position which is different from the vibration applying position, drops of a cleaning liquid are supplied to the liquid film, whereby wave-generating... Agent: Ostrolenk Faber Gerb & Soffen

20090050176 - Method for removing particles from a semiconductor surface: Method for cleaning a surface is disclosed comprising a cleaning step with an aqueous cleaning medium, which is supplied to said semiconductor surface wherein the cleaning medium comprises cleaning particles suspended in a colloidal form and mechanical agitation is applied to the particles to be removed for at least part... Agent: Young & Thompson

20090050177 - Substrate cleaning method and substrate cleaning apparatus: The present invention provides a substrate cleaning method which is intended to securely remove matters attached to the periphery of a substrate to be processed and enhance the yield of products as well as intended to lengthen the life of the apparatus. This substrate cleaning method comprises the steps of:... Agent: Smith, Gambrell & Russell

20090050179 - Cleaner composition consisting of alkalic agent, sodium polyacrylate and sterilizer and cleaning method using the same: The present invention relates to a cleaner composition comprising an alkalic agent, sodium polyacrylate as ion exchanger, a sterilizer and water, and a cleaning method using the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to a cleaner composition comprising 5 to 15 weight % of an alkalic agent, 5 to... Agent: Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney PC

20090050178 - Method for cleaning a tub in a washing machine and a washing machine performing the same: The present invention relates to a method for washing a washing tub and a washing machine having the same applied thereto, and more particularly, a method for washing a washing tub including the step of washing a washing tub with powder detergent and a step for washing the washing tub... Agent: Mckenna Long & Aldridge LLP

20090050180 - Clean in place gassing manifold: A clean in place gassing manifold comprises a gassing module comprising a hub, the gassing module and the hub being formed as a unitary device; and a complimentary clean in place module for coupling the gassing module, the complimentary clean in place module comprising a head that inserts into the... Agent: Suiter Swantz PC Llo

20090050181 - Inlet device for disinfection apparatus and method for liquid transfer: The present invention relates to a liquid disinfection apparatus for cleaning of objects, such as health care objects, which disinfection apparatus comprises; a chamber (3) which is arranged to receive said objects for cleaning, a stand-by tank (5) adapted to receive liquid to be used in said chamber for cleaning,... Agent: Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C

20090050182 - Corrosion resistant substrate and method for producing the same: A corrosion resistant substrate is provided having a Cr(VI) free corrosion resistant two layer coating. The substrate is substantially comprised of aluminum, an aluminum alloy, magnesium or a magnesium alloy. A first wet chemical deposited inorganic passivation layer is directly positioned on the substrate and a second organic modified polysiloxane... Agent: Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney PC

20090050183 - Integrated wash unit for a turbine engine: An integrated wash unit includes a framework. In one example, the framework includes a skid supporting an internal frame. A wash unit that includes a pump is supported on the framework for pumping a fluid, such as water. A water treatment assembly is supported on the framework and is fluidly... Agent: Carlson, Gaskey & Olds/pratt & Whitney

20090050184 - Dish washer: Disclosed is a dish washer comprising: a tub forming a space for washing dishes; a base mounted at a lower portion of the tub; a base spacer mounted at a front side of the base; and a noise reduction member mounted between the base and the base spacer, wherein the... Agent: Birch Stewart Kolasch & Birch

20090050185 - Cleaning-in-place system: A cleaning-in-place system for use with an easily cleanable modular belt. The belt has modules with a body having a first opening formed between adjacent pairs of teeth. The opening extends toward the center of the sprocket to provide access to the hinge area, when the belt engages with the... Agent: Hodgson Russ LLP The Guaranty Building

20090050186 - Dishwasher with adjustable wash basket: A dishwasher having opposed horizontal slider assemblies employs latches pivotally mounted relative to slide members of the slider assemblies with a handle and a catch. Guides displaced to either side of the latches are affixed to the slide members and include vertical channels for receiving vertical elements included on an... Agent: Connolly Bove Lodge & Hutz LLP

20090044828 - Methods and systems for debonding an undesirable material from a device using ultrasonic energy and liquid nitrogen: An undesirable material is at least partially debonded from a surface of a device at least partially immersed in a vessel containing subcooled liquid nitrogen by applying ultrasound energy with a sonicating member to the device via the subcooled liquid nitrogen.... Agent: Air Liquide Intellectual Property

20090044829 - Ultrasonic-wave washing unit, ultrasonic-wave washing apparatus, ultrasonic-wave washing method, method of manufacturing a semiconductor device, and method of manufacturing a liquid crystal display: An ultrasonic-wave washing unit comprising an ultrasonic-wave vibrating plate to which an ultrasonic-wave vibrator is fixed by adhesive bonding, an ultrasonic-wave transmission plate opposed to the vibrating plate, a liquid supply means which supplies a liquid to a space defined between the vibrating plate and the transmission plate, and a... Agent: Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP

20090044830 - Molded rotatable base for a porous pad: A rotatable base (100) for a porous pad (500) has openings (126, 130, 134) that provide for improved flow distribution of a liquid in the base (100) across a substrate. The rotatable base (100) can be molded from a two piece mold and the openings (126, 130, 134) can have... Agent: Mykrolis Corporation

20090044831 - Wafer edge cleaning: In a first aspect, a method of cleaning an edge of a wafer is provided. The method comprises providing an edge cleaning roller having a first inclined frictional surface for cleaning an edge corner of a wafer rotating within a first plane; and causing the edge cleaning roller to rotate... Agent: Dugan & Dugan, PC

20090044832 - Portable concrete washout facility: Apparatuses and methods can reduce washout water use and facilitate removal of waste. A transport vehicle can include a water holding tank, a washout tub, and a means for conveying water. Water can be conveyed from the water holding tank to clean concrete from utensils, chutes, pumps, and other implements... Agent: Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP

20090044833 - Stabilized vertical surface cleaning: A cleaning system for cleaning a surface comprising: a frame for the cleaning system; a liquid supply source; a liquid applicator; and at least one thruster on the frame to provide force against the frame to maintain support with the surface to be cleaned. A surface is cleaned by providing... Agent: Mark A. Litman & Associates, P.A. York Business Center

20090044834 - Method for cleaning a tub in a washing machine and a washing machine performing the same: The present invention relates to a method for washing a washing tub and a washing machine having the same applied thereto, and more particularly, a method for washing a washing tub including a detergent removing step, a laundry amount detecting step, and a soaking step; and a washing machine having... Agent: Mckenna Long & Aldridge LLP

20090044835 - Dual path blower method and apparatus: An embodiment in accordance with the present invention provides a blower and a method for landscaping and lawn maintenance. The blower includes an outer housing having an inner chamber, the outer housing defining at least one discharge port and an impeller disposed within the inner chamber of the housing. The... Agent: Baker & Hostetler LLP

20090044836 - Hydrogen peroxide point-of-use wipers: A hydrogen peroxide point of use wetted wiper system comprises a packaging with a first, a second, and a third compartment, wherein the separate compartments are mergable. Wipers are disposed in the third compartment. Disposed in the second compartment is dry urea hydrogen peroxide, and the urea hydrogen peroxide is... Agent: Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC (illinois Tool Works)

20090044837 - Substrate processing apparatus: A method includes a step of processing a substrate with a substrate processing apparatus that includes a chuck configured to hold a substrate, and a support member configured to support the chuck. A cleaning mechanism is configured to move at least one of the chuck and the support member such... Agent: Fitzpatrick Cella Harper & Scinto

20090044845 - Endoscope reprocessor: The endoscope reprocessor includes a basin for receiving an endoscope to be reprocessed, a rack which secures thereto a portion of the endoscope and moves vertically within the basin, a drive unit for vertically moving the rack, a positioning member for adjusting a rack stopping position when the endoscope is... Agent: Sughrue Mion, PLLC

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... Agent: Bsh Home Appliances Corporation Intellectual Property Department

20090044838 - Ozonation for elimination of bacteria for wet processing systems: In a first aspect, an apparatus adapted to clean a semiconductor device manufacturing component is provided. The apparatus includes an ozone module adapted to (1) obtain Ozone; (2) combine the Ozone with a fluid to generate ozonated fluid; and (3) deliver the ozonated fluid to the semiconductor device manufacturing component... Agent: Dugan & Dugan, PC

20090044839 - Single wafer method and apparatus for drying semiconductor substrates using an inert gas air-knife: In one aspect, a substrate processing apparatus is provided. The apparatus comprises a mechanism for forming a meniscus on a surface of a substrate by moving the substrate through a fluid; an air knife apparatus positioned to apply an air knife to shorten the meniscus formed on the surface of... Agent: Dugan & Dugan, PC

20090044840 - Environmentally-neutral processing with condensed phase cryogenic fluids: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for utilizing a substantially condensed phase cryogenic fluid for the purpose of remediation and retrieval of, e.g., spilled crude oil and other “oil spill”-related products from marine/aquatic and terrestrial environments. In some implementations, systems and apparatus are provided for applying a substantially condensed phase... Agent: Fish & Richardson P.C.

20090044841 - Environmentally-neutral processing with condensed phase cryogenic fluids: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for utilizing a substantially condensed phase cryogenic fluid for the purpose of remediation and retrieval of, e.g., spilled crude oil and other “oil spill”-related products from marine/aquatic and terrestrial environments. In some implementations, systems and apparatus are provided for applying a substantially condensed phase... Agent: Fish & Richardson P.C.

20090044842 - Environmentally-neutral processing with condensed phase cryogenic fluids: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for utilizing a substantially condensed phase cryogenic fluid for the purpose of remediation and retrieval of, e.g., spilled crude oil and other “oil spill”-related products from marine/aquatic and terrestrial environments. In some implementations, systems and apparatus are provided for applying a substantially condensed phase... Agent: Fish & Richardson P.C.

20090044843 - Semiconductor substrate cleaning system: In a first aspect, an apparatus for cleaning a substrate is provide. The apparatus comprises a first megasonic cleaner adapted to clean a substrate using a first frequency; and a second megasonic cleaner adapted to clean a substrate using a second frequency. Numerous other aspects are provided.... Agent: Dugan & Dugan, PC

20090044844 - Ultrasonic cleaning apparatus: An ultrasonic cleaning apparatus which cleans a material at a surface by supplying an ultrasonic wave from an ultrasonic wave application head to a cleaning liquid on the surface, and cleans the surface, wherein the ultrasonic wave application head has an ultrasonic wave transmission member which is provided opposite the... Agent: Oblon, Spivak, Mcclelland Maier & Neustadt, P.C.

20090038637 - Apparatus and method for indirect surface cleaning: A method for laser surface cleaning of a target surface that has limited or no access to the environment directly above the surface to be cleaned. The method includes the ability to clean the surface with a reduced risk of substrate damage. The method includes direct laser excitation of a... Agent: Baker & Hostetler LLP

20090038636 - Cleaning method: A method of cleaning an imprint template is disclosed. The method includes exposing the imprint template to a reductive fluid.... Agent: Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLP

20090038638 - Megasonic cleaning system: A system for cleaning semiconductor packages is provided which comprises a pickhead that is configured to hold the semiconductor packages in an array arrangement and a plurality of nozzles, each of which is constructed and arranged to project a separate jet of cleaning fluid upwardly against the semiconductor packages. A... Agent: Ostrolenk Faber Gerb & Soffen

20090038639 - Cleaning device with qualitative feedback: A cleaning device such as a brush that can be moved in at least one direction between a plurality of positions over a surface receiving the cleaning is disclosed. Cleaning device can comprise a cleaning portion and a feedback unit. Cleaning portion can further comprise at least one cleaning member.... Agent: Arjun Yetukuri

20090038642 - Methods and apparatus for cleaning an edge of a substrate: In one aspect, a method for cleaning an edge of a substrate is provided. The method comprises employing one or more rollers of a first diameter to rotate a substrate; contacting an edge of the substrate with one or more rollers of a second diameter that is larger than the... Agent: Dugan & Dugan, PC

20090038640 - Multi-stage metal cleaner: The multi-stage coil washer is a system for removing oil and other contaminants from flat metal feed stock for further processing. The system utilizes wash, rinse and dry off stages to remove all of the contaminants and leave a small amount of oil to prevent flash rusting, in the case... Agent: Charles W. Hanor, P.C.

20090038641 - Substrate cleaning apparatus, substrate cleaning method, substrate processing system, and storage medium: A substrate cleaning apparatus 40 includes: a cleaning tank 70; a holding table 51 rotatably disposed in the cleaning tank 70, for holding a substrate to be processed W; and a rotary drive mechanism 52 for rotating the holding table 51. A chemical liquid storing unit 53 is disposed at... Agent: Smith, Gambrell & Russell

20090038643 - Parts washing apparatus with centrifugal filter: The centrifuge filter and the turbine are positioned in an enclosing structure to enclose the turbulent flow of the solvent from the centrifuge filter and also enclose the fumes associated with the turbulent flow. Thus, there is a discharge of solvent as less turbulent flow while substantially enclosing the associated... Agent: Hughes Law Firm, PLLC

20090038645 - Cleaning apparatus, cleaning tank, cleaning method and computer-readable storage medium: The cleaning apparatus for cleaning a cleaning target set in a cleaning tank filled with a washing fluid includes a flow-control unit for generating a predetermined flow of the washing fluid in the cleaning tank; and an ejection unit for ejecting the washing fluid disposed on a flow path of... Agent: Staas & Halsey LLP

20090038644 - Washing programme for a dishwasher having a shorter cycle with a constant cleaning efficiency: A method for cleaning items to be washed in a dishwasher operational using at least one first predetermined wash program sequence including an intensive, low-temperature, automatic or standard program, using a specific mechanical and/or thermal soiling removal energy to achieve a specific cleaning and/or drying result, for carrying out such... Agent: Bsh Home Appliances Corporation Intellectual Property Department

20090038646 - Cluster tool process chamber having integrated high pressure and vacuum chambers: A cluster tool includes a transfer chamber connected to a plurality of vacuum chambers. An additional process chamber connected to the transfer chamber includes a high pressure chamber assembly seated on a housing. The high pressure chamber assembly, which is adjustable between an open position and a closed position, includes... Agent: Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC

20090038647 - Rinsing methodologies for barrier plate and venturi containment systems in tools used to process microelectronic workpieces with one or more treatment fluids, and related apparatuses: Tool for treating microelectronic workpieces with one or more treatment materials, including liquids, gases, fluidized solids, dispersions, combinations of these, and the like. The invention provides an approach for rapid, efficient rinsing of wetted surface(s), and is particularly advantageous when used to rinse the lower surface of moveable barrier structures... Agent: Kagan Binder, PLLC

20090038648 - Apparatus and method for reprocessing lumened instruments: Methods and apparatus for liquid, gas, and gas plasma sterilization of items. The apparatus includes two chambers and a holder to connectorlessly secure a lumened instrument such that a first portion of the lumened instrument lies in the first chamber and a second portion of the instrument lies in the... Agent: Quarles & Brady LLP

20090038649 - Warewashing composition for use in automatic dishwashing machines, and methods for manufacturing and using: A warewashing detergent composition is provided according to the invention. The warewashing detergent composition includes a cleaning agent, an alkaline source, and a corrosion inhibitor. The cleaning agent comprises a detersive amount of a surfactant. The alkaline source is provided in an amount effective to provide a use composition having... Agent: Ecolab Inc.

20090038650 - Compositions and substrate cleaning methods: Compositions are provided that can include a fatty acid ester such as canolates, and essential oils such as borneol. Example compositions can include a canolate and lime oil. Methods for cleaning substrates are also provided that can include exposing the substrate to a mixture including a fatty acid ester and... Agent: Wells St. John P.s.

20090038662 - Actuation device: An actuation device includes a driving member, a driven member and an actuating arrangement operable for producing a movement of the driving member. The driven member has a seat into which is operatively inserted, with the possibility of relative movement, an engagement part of the driving member. The driving member... Agent: Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti PC

20090038661 - Front-loader dishwashing machine with heat recovery: A dishwashing machine for commercial use is provided, which has a dishwashing chamber with a front door which can be opened for loading and unloading the dishwashing chamber with items to be cleaned. Furthermore, the dishwashing machine has at least one condensation precipitation device, which is connected to the dishwashing... Agent: Muncy, Geissler, Olds & Lowe, PLLC

20090038651 - No contact carwash system: A no contact carwash system has a plurality of holding tanks which are connected to a dosing pump, one to each product to be mixed. The dosing pumps measuring quantities for each product. Water from a water line along with the products are then sent to a centrifuge pump for... Agent: Inventarium

20090038652 - Filter assembly and dishwasher having the same: Provided are a filter assembly for a dishwasher and a dishwasher having the same. In the filter assembly for the dishwasher and the dishwasher having the same, since a cylindrical filter unit is formed through a plate filter unit, the entire area of an inside of a filter frame can... Agent: Ked & Associates, LLP

20090038653 - Water vapor vent structure for dishwasher and dishwasher having the same: Disclosed is a dishwasher having a water vapor vent structure, the water vapor vent structure comprising: an outer cover having one or more water vapor vents, and an inner cover detachably mounted to the outer cover, and having condensation channels for condensing water vapor. As water vapor is made to... Agent: Ked & Associates, LLP

20090038654 - Condensing apparatus of dish washer: A condensing apparatus of a dish washer is provided. The condensing apparatus includes a blower and an air duct. The blower suctions vapor from inside a tub of the dish washer. The air duct is connected to the blower, and has a vapor passage formed therein through which the vapor... Agent: Mckenna Long & Aldridge LLP

20090038655 - Apparatus for washing circuits involved in the preparation of milk-based beverages: Apparatus for washing hydraulic circuits involved in the preparation of milk-based beverages in machines (1) for automatically dispensing hot drinks and/or in machines for preparing and supplying espresso coffee, said circuits comprising at least one first hydraulic path (6) which extends between a point (8a) for detachable connection to a... Agent: Nixon & Vanderhye, PC

20090038656 - Resiliently flexible dishwasher appliance container: A hollow integrally molded article cleansing container of monolithic one-piece construction which is formed of a soft, pliable and resilient plastic material throughout, such as silicone rubber, and is suitable for use within a dishwasher for storing and retaining one or more small articles, such as certain dental appliances or... Agent: Schroeder & Siegfried, P.A.

20090038658 - Dishwasher: A dishwasher is disclosed which is suitable for mounting within a cavity under a bench. The dishwasher is chassis less and includes no outer wrapper or cabinet and as such is mounted directly to the cavity. Also disclosed are a number of embodiments relating to mechanisms for closing the lid... Agent: Trexler, Bushnell, Giangiorgi, Blackstone & Marr, Ltd.

20090038657 - Dishwasher rack and compact type dishwasher having the same: Disclosed is the compact type dishwasher, including: a washing space for accommodating dishes therein, a lower rack disposed inside the washing space, an upper rack disposed above the lower rack, and having a dish collision preventer for preventing a collision with the dishes placed at the lower rack, and a... Agent: Ked & Associates, LLP

20090038659 - Plastic duct system and method of fabrication: A duct system includes at least one duct for communicating air or fluid within a building that has a plurality of openings along the top of the duct along the central axis of the duct. An ingress pipe is coupled to the openings along the top of the duct. A... Agent: Sofer & Haroun LLP.

20090038660 - Hopper for cleaning coating machine: To the inside of a hopper (1) used for cleaning a coating machine in which a rotary atomizing head (B) is entered through an opening (3) formed to the upper surface of a hopper housing (2) upon supplying a thinner for cleaning to the rotary atomizing coating machine (T) and... Agent: Greenblum & Bernstein, P.L.C

20090032055 - Method and apparatus for cleaning tire vulcanization mold: A tire vulcanization mold cleaning method for cleaning a molding surface of a sector of the tire vulcanization mold for molding a tread portion of a pneumatic tire by using plasma created in an atmosphere of a reaction gas which chemically reacts with dirt attached to the molding surface of... Agent: Greer, Burns & Crain

20090032056 - Contaminant removing method, contaminant removing mechanism, and vacuum thin film formation processing apparatus: A contaminant removing method of this invention has a step of emitting, in a vacuum, a directional beam to at least one of the lower surface edge and circumferential surface of a substrate to be processed having a thin film formed on its upper surface.... Agent: Fitzpatrick Cella Harper & Scinto

20090032057 - Acid inhibitor compositions for metal cleaning and/or pickling: An acid inhibitor concentrate is provided which contains water, at least one polyamino-aldehyde resin such as a quaternized polyethylenepolyamine-glyoxal resin, and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of acetylenic alcohols, ethoxylated fatty amines, ethoxylated fatty amine salts, and aldehyde-releasing compounds (such as hexamethylenetetramine). Such concentrates form useful... Agent: Henkel Corporation

20090032058 - Biodegradable detergent concentrate for medical instruments and equipment: An aqueous, concentrated neutral detergent composition for use in cleaning medical instruments and metal components (parts, tools, utensils, vessels, equipment, and surfaces) having scale control and corrosion inhibition properties when diluted to about 1/40 ounce per gallon to about 1/10 ounce per gallon in potable water. In addition, the concentrate... Agent: Hudak, Shunk & Farine, Co., L.p.a.

20090032059 - Cleaning material and method of cleaning a surface: A cleaning material, a cleaning tool and a method of cleaning a surface is disclosed. In one embodiment, a cleaning material comprises a backing including a first surface and a second surface, and an array of 20 to 1000 upstanding stems per square centimeter projecting from the first surface of... Agent: 3m Innovative Properties Company

20090032060 - Bernoulli blade: An end effector for a transport robot arm for a wafer wet cleaning system has an arm with a chuck at an end of the arm to support a wafer. The chuck also includes a cavity to spray a bottom surface of the wafer with a cleaning fluid. At least... Agent: Applied Materials/bstz Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman LLP

20090032061 - Dishwasher featuring alternating pump operation: A method is provided that allows a dishwasher to be run economically such that the washing residues that accumulate during the washing phases are removed from the washing liquid early on while the dishwasher filter systems are automatically cleaned. The re-circulation pump and the lye pump are at least temporarily... Agent: Bsh Home Appliances Corporation Intellectual Property Department

20090032062 - Method for precision cleaning and drying flat objects: Cleaning and drying of semiconductor wafers is carried out in a single-chamber type cleaning/drying apparatus for flat objects such as semiconductor wafer, where cleaning is carried out by impinging both sides of the wafer which rotates at a relatively low speed with jets of a washing liquid and where subsequent... Agent: Rubinder Randhawa Planar Semiconductor, Inc.

20090032064 - Plate washing system with ultrasonic cleaning of pipes and a control method thereof: An automated method of cleaning the pipes of a plate washing system is provided. The plate washing system includes at least one manifold having a plurality of pipes configured to be provided within wells of a plate in order to wash the wells, an ultrasonic transducer mounted to a tank,... Agent: Sughrue Mion, PLLC

20090032063 - Solid cleaning composition and method of use: This invention relates to solid cleaning compositions and the method for using the solid compositions to clean appliances and other soiled surfaces. The solid cleaning composition is generally comprised of a majority by weight of a cleaning active system; ingredients for forming the cleaning active system into a solid form;... Agent: Legal Department (m-495)

20090032065 - Syringe wash station for analytical applications: An apparatus and method that address carry-over and contamination resulting from incomplete washing/flushing of syringe surfaces routinely exposed to samples and/or reagents. Specifically, the apparatus and method provide for washing the interior of a syringe barrel as well as interior and exterior surfaces of a syringe needle.... Agent: Don W. Bulson (park) Renner, Otto, Boisselle & Sklar, LLP

20090032066 - Dishwasher with spray apparatus: A dishwasher having a crockery basket for holding items to be washed and a spray apparatus including a first contoured body portion having a first edge, a second contoured body portion having a second edge which corresponds to the first edge wherein the first contoured body portion is joined to... Agent: Bsh Home Appliances Corporation Intellectual Property Department

20090032067 - Substrate processing apparatus and substrate processing method: After the rinsing processing is completed, the rotation speed of the substrate is reduced from 600 rpm to 10 rpm to form a puddle-like DIW liquid film. After the supply of DIW is stopped, the control unit waits for a predetermined time (0.5 seconds) so that the film thickness t1... Agent: Ostrolenk Faber Gerb & Soffen

20090032068 - Single wafer method and apparatus for drying semiconductor substrates using an inert gas air-knife: In one aspect, a method is provided. The method comprises forming a meniscus at an interface between a substrate and a fluid surface by moving the substrate through the fluid; shortening the meniscus by applying an air knife to the meniscus at the interface between the substrate and the fluid... Agent: Dugan & Dugan, PC

20090032069 - Non-aqueous coating removal composition: A coating removal composition comprising: A) at least 50% wt of the total composition comprising one or more of non-ionic surfactants and/or anionic surfactants; B) an inorganic base; C) an optional component of one or more multi-functional alcohols, different from A); D) an optional component of one or more tertiary... Agent: Henkel Corporation

20090032070 - Single-chamber apparatus for precision cleaning and drying of flat objects: A single-chamber type cleaning-drying apparatus for flat objects, such as semiconductor wafers, wherein cleaning is carried out by impinging both sides of the wafer, which rotates at a relatively low speed, with jets of a washing liquid and wherein subsequent drying is carried out in the same chamber by increasing... Agent: Rubinder Randhawa Planar Semiconductor, Inc.

20090032071 - Lid for a semiconductor device processing apparatus and methods for using the same: A lid for a semiconductor device processing apparatus is provided. The lid comprises a cover having an opening and a wall formed around the opening, the wall adapted to prevent fluid present on the lid from entering a body of the processing apparatus through the opening, and one or more... Agent: Dugan & Dugan, PC

20090032072 - Compact washing flume system: The present invention discloses a washer for washing produce such as potatoes. In one aspect, a debris removal section removes debris, such as rocks, and a sloped serpentine flume is used to gravity feed the produce through a serpentine flow path to remove the surface dirt and loosen any embedded... Agent: Carstens & Cahoon, LLP

20090032073 - Cleaning head: In order to deliver supplies of liquid for irrigation of a cleaning head, a turnable part of the cleaning head housing and a nozzle hub (4) are mounted directly in a stationary part (2) of the housing to the turnable part (3) by forming slide bearings therebetween made of materials... Agent: William J. Sapone Coleman Sudol Sapone P.C.

20090032074 - Cleaning device: A cleaning device having a handle, the handle having a cleaning pad assembly capable of pivoting between a cleaning position and a rinsing position. The handle of the cleaning device may further comprise a conduit for directing the flow of a liquid from a liquid input to a liquid output,... Agent: Joseph S. Heino, Esq. Davis & Kuelthau, S.c.

20090032075 - Methods and apparatus for liquid chemical delivery: In a first aspect, an apparatus for chemical delivery to a scrubber is provided. The apparatus comprises: a liquid delivery module comprising: a first input adapted to receive a first input flow of a dilutant; a second input adapted to receive a second input flow of a chemistry; one or... Agent: Dugan & Dugan, PC