Cleaning and liquid contact with solids inventions

20090277471 - Apparatus and method of cleaning substrate: A substrate cleaning apparatus includes a supporting plate supporting a substrate and a shielding unit that is disposed above the substrate to protect the substrate. A portion of the shielding unit, which is adjacent to a focal point where light for generating shock waves is focused, is switched. Therefore, the... Agent: Charter Ip, LLC

20090277472 - Photoresist stripping method and apparatus: The present invention pertains to methods for removing unwanted material from a work piece. More specifically, the invention pertains to stripping photoresist material from, e.g., a semiconductor wafer during semiconductor manufacturing. Methods involve implementing a pedestal for supporting a wafer, which pedestal has a low emissivity surface to reduce heat... Agent: Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson LLP - Novl Attn.: Novellus Systems, Inc.

20090277473 - Methods for cleaning tubulars using solid carbon dioxide: Systems and methods for the cleaning the interior surfaces of tubular members are provided. A flexible conduit having a nozzle disposed on an end can be disposed within the bore of a tubular to be cleaned. The nozzle can have an internal 5-15 degree tapered section with a length-to-diameter ratio... Agent: Edmonds Nolte, PC

20090277474 - Bore brush: A bore cleaner for a tank that literally crawls through the bore of the tank, and in the process of crawling through the bore, cleans the interior walls of the bore with very little user intervention or monitoring. The bore cleaner extends and retracts as it moves through the bore... Agent: Greenberg & Lieberman, LLC

20090277475 - Parts washer: A parts washer comprises a cabinet defining a washing chamber and a tank for holding a volume of liquid. A fluid communication path extends between the tank and a discharge valve. During a normal wash cycle, cleaning fluid is drawn from the tank, passes through the communication path, and is... Agent: Klarquist Sparkman, LLP

20090277478 - Apparatus and method for cleaning lumens of medical devices and lines: An apparatus includes a counter top sized outer case; first and second electric motors disposed inside of the case. A positive displacement liquid pump with a pulsating output is operatively connected to said first electric motor and has an input and output port. A positive displacement gas pump with a... Agent: Lemoine & Associates L.L.C.

20090277476 - Cleaning device: A cleaning device (10) incorporates drive means (14) and cleaning means (20), wherein the drive means (14) are operable to drive the cleaning means (20) across a surface to be cleaned, and wherein the drive means (14) are operable to adopt first and second driving modes, the first driving mode... Agent: Norris, Mclaughlin & Marcus

20090277477 - Multitank conveyor-type dishwasher and an operating method for it: Multitank conveyor-type dishwasher (2) for washing items (10) to be washed, comprising at least two wash zones (6, 8) which are arranged in succession in the conveying direction (4); a liquid forward-flow apparatus (26) between in each case two successive wash zones (6, 8) for transferring liquid between these wash... Agent: Thompson Hine LLP Intellectual Property Group

20090277479 - Detonative cleaning apparatus: An apparatus for cleaning a surface within a vessel has a combustion conduit extending from an upstream end to a downstream end. The downstream end is associated with an aperture in the wall of the vessel and is positioned to direct a shockwave toward the surface. A source of fuel... Agent: Mccormick, Paulding & Huber LLP

20090277480 - Method of reducing surface residual defect: A method of reducing residual defect on a dielectric surface includes performing a treatment process of the dielectric surface prior to a lithograph process. The treatment process includes at least a first wet chemical treatment step and a second wet chemical treatment step.... Agent: J C Patents

20090277485 - Dishwasher: A dishwasher includes a washing container having a washing chamber, a water feed line for filling the washing chamber with liquid, and a water inlet device connected on an inlet side to the water feed line and ending in the washing chamber on an outlet side. The water inlet device... Agent: Bsh Home Appliances Corporation Intellectual Property Department

20090277484 - Water-conducting domestic appliance and plastic part therefor: A domestic appliance includes a washing compartment for accommodating items to be washed, and one of a plastic inner part and a plastic outer part on the washing compartment including a plastic that dispenses fragrance.... Agent: Bsh Home Appliances Corporation Intellectual Property Department

20090277481 - Dishwasher: A dishwasher includes a washing container with a washing chamber, a water feed line for filling the washing chamber with liquid, and a water inlet device connected on an inlet side to the water feed line and ends in the washing chamber on an outlet side. The water inlet device... Agent: Bsh Home Appliances Corporation Intellectual Property Department

20090277482 - Rinse water heating device for dish washer: A rinse water heating device for a dish washer includes a water tank for storing a rinse water used for washing dishes, a rinse water tank divided from the water tank by a separation plate positioned at a lower portion of the water tank, partitions installed in the rinse water... Agent: Volpe And Koenig, P.C.

20090277483 - Megasonic cleaning module: Disclosed herein is a megasonic cleaning module. The megasonic cleaning module includes a vibrator having a piezoelectric element mounted therein for generating ultrasonic waves by the vibration of the piezoelectric element, a first vibratory rod having a diameter gradually decreased to concentrate the longitudinal ultrasonic waves generated from the vibrator,... Agent: Muncy, Geissler, Olds & Lowe, PLLC

20090272401 - Systems and methods for charging a cleaning solution used for cleaning integrated circuit substrates: The cleaning compositions of the present invention include: a solvent; and a solute selected to promote cleaning of the IC substrate, wherein at least a portion of the solute is present in cluster form in the solution and the solute and solvent are present in a volumetric ratio that is... Agent: Ecotechlaw PC

20090272402 - Method and apparatus for detecting plasma unconfinement: A method for detecting plasma unconfinement in a reaction chamber during a bevel edge cleaning operation is provided. The method initiates with selecting a wavelength associated with expected by products of a bevel edge clean process. The method includes cleaning the bevel edge area of a substrate and monitoring the... Agent: Martine Penilla & Gencarella, LLP

20090272403 - Cutter blade cleaning method and cutter blade cleaning device, as well as adhesive tape joining apparatus including the same: In a container that retains a wash liquid, a cutter blade having a cutting edge is inserted into a slit formed on a cleaning member impregnated with the wash liquid from an opening side of the slit and is moved horizontally by a predetermined amount with two side faces thereof... Agent: Cheng Law Group, PLLC

20090272404 - Dust eliminator for computer and control method thereof: The present invention relates to a device for eliminating dust for a computer and a control method thereof. A control unit and a heat-radiating fan controlled by the control unit are provided in the main body. In addition, there is provided a cooling fin through which air stream formed by... Agent: Birch Stewart Kolasch & Birch

20090272406 - Apparatus for on-site cleaning of landscape rock: Methods and apparatus are disclosed that pick up and clean landscape rock using air under vacuum pressure. This apparatus provides a means for cleaning and reusing rock that has become aesthetically unattractive instead of removing the old landscape rock and replacing it with new rock. The invention also includes a... Agent: Robert A. Elwell

20090272405 - Ingress/egress system for hygiene compliance: A system and method for ensuring compliance with a hygiene requirement are provided. The system includes a automated cleaning station operatively associated with a locking mechanism. The automated cleaning station provides means for a user to wash one or more appendage and means for verifying that a full washing cycling... Agent: Sheridan Ross PC

20090272407 - Substrate cleaning method and developing apparatus: A cleaning method of cleaning a surface of a substrate that is processed by a developing process. The method includes pouring a cleaning liquid onto a central part of the substrate. A dry area that is not wetted with the cleaning liquid is created in a central part of the... Agent: Oblon, Spivak, Mcclelland Maier & Neustadt, L.L.P.

20090272408 - Apparatus for washing and drying leaf products and more generically vegetables: The invention relates to an apparatus (1) for washing and drying leaf products and more generically vegetables, comprising a frame (2), a centrifugation basket (3), a container (tank) (4) within which said centrifugation basket (3) is provided, a basin (6), communicating with said container (4) for inlet and discharge of... Agent: Gauthier & Connors, LLP

20090272409 - Vehicle wash systems and methods: The invention is directed at systems and methods which provide for effective cleaning and drying of vehicles of different shapes and sizes. The invention in one example includes a vehicle washing apparatus comprising a conveyor system to move a vehicle along a path, and a bridge assembly supported above a... Agent: Hahn Loeser & Parks, LLP

20090272410 - Paint brush cleaning apparatus: A paint brush cleaning apparatus having a rod with a first end portion spaced apart from a second end portion and a paint brush holder having a securement member for releasably securing a paint brush thereto. The rod having a longitudinal axis about which the rod and paint brush holder... Agent: King & Partners, PLC

20090272411 - Systems and methods for charging a cleaning solution used for cleaning integrated circuit substrates: The cleaning compositions of the present invention include: a solvent; and a solute selected to promote cleaning of the IC substrate, wherein at least a portion of the solute is present in cluster form in the solution and the solute and solvent are present in a volumetric ratio that is... Agent: Dechert LLP

20090272412 - High-pressure cleaner having an integrated textile flat hose: A high-pressure cleaner having a housing and a high-pressure hose for connection to a spray fixture. The high-pressure cleaner includes a textile flat hose for connection to a water supply.... Agent: Robert W. Becker & Associates

20090266380 - Mitigation of deposits and secondary reactions in thermal conversion processes: Described herein are systems and methods for reducing cumulative deposition and unwanted secondary thermal reactions in pyrolysis and other thermal conversion processes. In an embodiment, a system comprises a device, referred to as a reamer, for removing product deposits between thermal conversion and condensation operations of a pyrolysis process. The... Agent: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLPIPProsecution Department

20090266381 - Portable washing and disinfecting apparatus: A mobile washing and disinfecting system includes a wash chamber with an openable door, a mobile base coupled to the wash chamber, the mobile base having a recess containing all electromechanical components, a re-configurable spray arm assembly having a pivotable spray arm with a plurality of nozzles connected to a... Agent: Mesmer & Deleault, PLLC

20090266382 - Vacuum cleaner and method of controlling the same: A vacuum cleaner and a method of controlling the vacuum cleaner are provided. The vacuum cleaner may include a main body, a dust collection device mounted in the main body, at least one compression member that compresses the dust in the dust collection device, and a driver that drives the... Agent: Ked & Associates, LLP

20090266383 - Economizing on water type washing and sterilizing method for vegetables and fruits: A water-saving type fruit and vegetable washing and disinfecting method and device, the washing process of which utilizes a middle water level spray wash combined with a water flow tumbling and swirling ozone wash. The wash trough bottom section has disposed a return flow water discharge port, a water discharge... Agent: Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney PC

20090266389 - Push-in metering system for domestic appliances: A domestic appliance having a metering device into which a storage insert containing additive substances can be inserted and by means of which additive substances can be dispensed in metered fashion during a number of cleaning operations. The metering device is distinguished in that it has an interface device for... Agent: Bsh Home Appliances Corporation Intellectual Property Department

20090266390 - Mobile automated-hand car wash: Modular structures, machinery and modes of connectivity that are currently available have never been assembled to create a mobile automated-hand car wash or any other structure will similar design or purpose. I propose a design and method for constructing a mobile and automated-hand car wash utilizing automated water and soap... Agent: Brad Pollack

20090266384 - Wash fluid containment system for use on an uneven surface: A number of embodiments of improved wash fluid containment systems are described herein. The wash fluid containment systems may include side walls that allow the systems to be easily positioned on uneven ground. The side walls are designed to reduce or eliminate binding and/or gaps that occur when conventional systems... Agent: Holland & Hart LLP

20090266385 - Dishwasher: A dishwasher includes a washing container having a washing chamber, an expansion housing with a condensing surface, and an expansion line with a first end connected to the washing chamber and a second end in the expansion housing.... Agent: Bsh Home Appliances Corporation Intellectual Property Department

20090266386 - Dishwasher and base tray for said dishwasher: A dishwasher includes a washing compartment having a boundary wall with a base, spray devices inside the washing compartment, and a hydraulic circuit with a distributor which subdivides a washing liquor flow into two partial flows which are each routed to the spray devices, wherein the distributor is integrated in... Agent: Bsh Home Appliances Corporation Intellectual Property Department

20090266387 - Low profile non-clogging non-polluting surface treating pads, assemblies and methods: Low profile wash pads, usable alone or with other like pads in a module array, are disclosed whereby one or more motor driven or motorless vehicles may be wheeled onto or across (or other object placed upon) a full drainage impervious washing platform such that substantially all spent wash liquid... Agent: Holland & Hart LLP

20090266388 - Flexible showering device for a pulp and paper making machine: A hose for use in a showering device and a showering device for cleaning, with a liquid, a machine used in the pulp and paper industry are described. The hose has a flexible wall for circulating the liquid and comprises a plurality of nozzles attached to the wall. The nozzles... Agent: Bereskin And Parr LLP/s.e.n.c.r.l., S.r.l.

20090260654 - Method and device for replacing objective parts: A method and a device for replacing objective parts, especially of a projection or illumination objective for microlithography in which an objective having an objective interior and objective parts provided therein is provided. At least one objective part is replaceably accommodated in the objective. Immediately prior to installation in the... Agent: Sughrue Mion, PLLC

20090260656 - Processing system, processing method and recording medium: A lid 81 included in a processing vessel 30 is held by a simple mechanism to prevent the leakage of an atmosphere in a processing space 83 formed in the processing vessel 30 into an environmental space. A low-pressure space 84 surrounds the processing space 83 formed in the processing... Agent: Smith, Gambrell & Russell

20090260655 - Substrate cleaning system, substrate cleaning method, subtrate cleaning program, and program recording medium: A substrate cleaning system according to the present invention comprises cleaning devices, and a controller for controlling the driving of the cleaning devices in accordance with driving recipes predetermined. The controller prioritizes the cleaning devices, calculates, on the basis of a driving recipe for a cleaning device having a higher... Agent: Smith, Gambrell & Russell

20090260657 - Method for cleaning deposits from equipment that have accumulated during a method for recovering nmp, by the introduction of hot water and agitation: A process is proposed for cleaning an apparatus to remove deposits from a process for the recovery of purified N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) by evaporating NMP from a contaminated NMP stream which is obtained in a process for the extractive separation of acetylene from the reaction mixture of a partial oxidation of... Agent: Connolly Bove Lodge & Hutz, LLP

20090260658 - Toilet bowl cleaning apparatus and methods: A toilet bowl cleaning unit disposed to intercept an intermittent flow of water from each flush of the water from a water line to a toilet bowl comprising a mounting device for installation in the flow of water, and a water-soluble compound positioned on the mounting device to intercept a... Agent: Alan J. Howarth

20090260659 - Limescale and soap scum removing composition containing methane sulfonic acid: A cleaning composition including an acid component is provided, along with methods for using the composition to remove soil from hard surfaces. The concentrate cleaning composition includes between about 1 and about 70 wt % of methane sulfonic acid, about 0.1 to about 15 wt % of a surfactant component,... Agent: Faegre & Benson LLP Patent Docketing - Intellectual Property (74074)

20090260660 - Method and apparatus for cleaning a turbofan gas turbine engine: Device for cleaning a gas turbine engine, and in particular an engine of turbofan type. The present invention further relates to a method for cleaning such an engine. The device comprises a plurality of nozzles arranged to atomize cleaning liquid in the air stream in an air inlet of the... Agent: Ip Group Of Dla Piper LLP (us)

20090260661 - Cleaning assembly: To achieve complete cleaning of a tank (11) by means of a cleaning head (4, 5) having nozzles (6) mounted on a liquid supply pipe (3), the cleaning head (4) according to the invention is provided with one or more nozzle openings, nozzles (7), which eject a jet/jets (8, 9)... Agent: William J. Sapone Coleman Sudol Sapone P.C.

20090260662 - Splash curtain for conveyor warewasher: A conveyor warewasher includes splash curtains that function differently according to their orientation. The top connection part of the splash curtains and the connections mounted on the warewasher are designed to attach the curtain only when the curtain is hung in the proper orientation and not when the curtain is... Agent: Thompson Hine LLP Intellectual Property Group