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Document | Title | Date |
20080202555 | CLEANING MEMBER, CLEANING METHOD, AND DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD - A cleaning member is smaller than a substrate for exposure where exposure light is irradiated, and at least part of a substrate-holding member that holds a rear face of the substrate for exposure is held by the substrate-holding member in order to clean. | 08-28-2008 |
20080210258 | SCRUBBER BOX AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - A scrubber box is provided that includes a tank adapted to receive a substrate for cleaning, supports outside of the tank and adapted to couple to ends of scrubber brushes disposed within the tank, a motor mounted to each of the supports and adapted to rotate the scrubber brushes, a base to which the supports are pivotally mounted via spherical bearings adapted to permit toe-in of the scrubber brushes, a brush gap actuator adapted, via a crank and rocker mechanism, to substantially simultaneously pivot the supports toward or away from each other so as to permit the scrubber brushes to substantially simultaneously achieve or break contact with the substrate, and a toe-in actuator adapted to move two of the spherical bearings toward or away from each other so as to adjust a toe-in angle between the scrubber brushes. | 09-04-2008 |
20080216867 | Methods and apparatus for cleaning an edge of a substrate - In one aspect, an apparatus for cleaning an edge of a substrate is provided. The apparatus includes (1) one or more rollers of a first diameter adapted to contact an edge of a substrate and rotate the substrate; and (2) one or more rollers of a second diameter that is larger than the first diameter adapted to contact an edge of the substrate and to clean the edge of the substrate. The one or more rollers of the first diameter and the one or more rollers of the second diameter may be adapted to rotate at substantially the same speed. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 09-11-2008 |
20080216868 | Method for Wiping a Window, and Wiper System, in Particular for a Motor Vehicle - A process is disclosed for wiping a glass pane ( | 09-11-2008 |
20080216869 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ROBOTIC GUTTER CLEANING ALONG AN AXIS OF ROTATION - In embodiments of the present invention, a gutter-cleaning device comprises a housing containing an impeller drive facility, the housing configured to fit into a gutter, an impeller, disposed at an end of the housing and driven by the impeller drive facility, and a transport facility for transporting the housing along the gutter | 09-11-2008 |
20080223402 | DISK-SHAPED SUBSTRATE MANUFACTURING METHOD AND WASHING APPARATUS - The disk-shaped substrate manufacturing method is provided with: scrub-washing a first surface and a second surface of a disk-shaped substrate by respectively using a first porous roller and a second porous roller that have a cylindrical shape and are rotationally driven. The process of the scrub-washing determines a distance between axes of the first porous roller and the second porous roller that sandwich the disk-shaped substrate in between, and performs scrub-washing while the determined distance between the axes is under control. | 09-18-2008 |
20080245391 | System and method for wiping a windshield - A system and a method for wiping a windshield are provided here. The system may include a first elongated member and a second elongated member. Both members are coupled to each other. The distance between the members may be adjusted to sandwich the windshield between them. The system may be adjusted to fit the design of any windshield. The method includes the steps of placing the first member and second members across opposing sides of the windshield, and adjusting the distance between them according to the design and dimensions of the windshield. | 10-09-2008 |
20080251102 | CLEANING DEVICE FOR ENDOSCOPIC DEVICES - A device for cleaning an endoscopic device is disclosed. The device has a flexible sleeve movable between a collapsed position and an extended position. The sleeve has an opening at its proximal end. A cleaning tool is disposed within the sleeve. Further, cleaning fluid is included within the sleeve. A method of using the device to clean an endoscopic device is also disclosed. | 10-16-2008 |
20080257382 | Cleaning Solution and Wipes and Method for Cleaning - The present invention provides a cleaning solution, a wipe impregnated with the cleaning solution and packages/dispenser including such wipes which can be used to effectively clean a variety of articles such as optical lenses, optical glasses, camera and video camera lenses, head and face protective masks, scientific instruments including gauges, windows, mirrors household fixtures, bathroom fittings, motor vehicles, boats and their components and the like, as well as the hands of the cleaner. In particular, the cleaning solution comprises cineole in an amount of between about 20% and about 60% by weight of the solution and up to about 80% by weight of the solution of a suitable solvent. The invention is also directed to methods of producing a cleaning solution, of producing a wipe impregnated with the cleaning solution and packages/dispensers including such wipes as well as methods of cleaning surfaces and, in particular, of cleaning hands. | 10-23-2008 |
20080257383 | Method for semiconductor wafer fabrication utilizing a cleaning substrate - In one disclosed embodiment, the present method for semiconductor fabrication utilizing a cleaning substrate comprises loading a cleaning substrate capable of removing an undesirable particle from a semiconductor processing tool onto the tool, causing the undesirable particle to be attracted to the cleaning substrate, and unloading the cleaning substrate from the semiconductor processing tool. Following cleaning, the processing tool can be used for producing a lithographic pattern on a semiconductor wafer. In one embodiment, the cleaning substrate comprises an electret. In another embodiment, the cleaning substrate comprises an adhesive layer. The present method can be used without breaking vacuum, or otherwise altering the operational state of a processing tool. In one embodiment, the present method is used in conjunction with an exposure tool utilized for high resolution lithography, for example, an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithographic exposure tool. | 10-23-2008 |
20080257384 | Bucket Arrangement and Method of Using the Same - An improved apparatus and a method of using the apparatus for cleaning tools, utensils, and other objects. The apparatus comprises a container, a first wiping element that is submerged in a liquid in the container capable of removing undesirable material from at least a portion of the object and a second wiping element mountable to the container that is capable of removing excess moisture from the object. The object undergoes at least a two-step wiping comprising a first wiping against the first wiping element while submerged in the liquid and a second wiping against the second wiping element after being at least partially removed from the liquid. The apparatus of the invention reduces the potential for serious injuries from cuts or abrasions from contact with the objects and is more sanitary than systems currently used in the prior art. The apparatus of the invention may also be easily disassembled for cleaning. | 10-23-2008 |
20080264445 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATING FLOORS - The invention pertains to a system and method for treating floors with an antimicrobial composition, where the floor finish applied to a floor is resistant to degradation by the antimicrobial composition and in particular quaternary ammonium compound. | 10-30-2008 |
20080276961 | Cleaning Machine - The invention relates to a cleaning machine (MA) comprising a vessel (VE) having a stirring member (BA) mounted therein, the stirring member carrying a load of utensils of a first type. The stirring member also carries a load of utensils of a second type. The invention also provides a method of cleaning using such a machine, containing a cleaning liquid (WA). The method has a first cleaning stage during which the level of the liquid (WA) is lower than or equal to the level of the content of the stirring member (BA). It optionally includes a second cleaning stage during which the level of the liquid (WA) is higher than the level of the content of the stirring member (BA). | 11-13-2008 |
20080283091 | Method for Adding a Multi-Component Detergent Additve in a Water Leading Household Appliance - The invention relates to a method for adding a multi-component solid detergent additive during a program sequence of a water leading household appliance, in particular a dishwasher, wherein the household appliance comprises a compartment for storing the detergent additive. According to the invention, the liquid supply to the detergent additive stored in the compartment is effected in dependency of the program sequence, wherein in particular the liquid supply to the compartment is repeated at different times. Similarly a household appliance is provided with a device for adding a multi-component detergent additive. | 11-20-2008 |
20080283092 | APPARATUS FOR CLEANING INKJET HEAD AND CLEANING METHOD THEREOF - In a method of cleaning an ejection face by supplying a head liquid on a surface (ejection face) of an inkjet head provided with ink ejection outlets, and then by performing wiping operations thereon, an ink residue on the ejection face is efficiently and surely removed from the ejection face to achieve a sufficient cleaning thereon. For this purpose, a first wiping operation is first performed such that a wiper ( | 11-20-2008 |
20080283093 | Cleaning brush - A brush for dusting and cleaning includes a handle having a first end and a second end, an outer rail of bristles along an outer portion of the brush having a first row of outer bristles and a second row of outer bristles; an inner rail of bristles along an inner portion of the brush having a first row of inner bristles and a second row of inner bristles; at least one row of suction holes located between the first row of outer bristles and the second row of outer bristles to remove materials trapped within the brush; and a front row of bristles located along the second end of the handle. | 11-20-2008 |
20080289652 | Substrate Cleaning Apparatus and Method for Determining Timing of Replacement of Cleaning Member - A substrate cleaning apparatus comprises a cleaning apparatus | 11-27-2008 |
20080295864 | Scavenging cleaning system - A scavenging cleaner utilizing in combination within a cleaner body, a high-pressure liquid cleaner and recycling system, designed for substantially domestic use and in particular for where water use restrictions apply and for the cleaning of hard surfaces of any orientation. The cleaner comprises a reservoir of liquid, a supply and recovery sub-system with a variable capacity vacuum pump arrangement coacting with a pressure pump such that as the pressure pump capacity is decreased or stopped the capacity of the vacuum pump arrangement automatically increases to maximize liquid scavenging. Total electric current draw is maintained substantially constant and below a preset maximum. A flexible connecting hose system connects the body to a handheld delivery/brush/recovery head that is worked over the surface to be cleaned. Liquid is delivered at high-pressure to the surface with substantially all the liquid being recovered, filtered and repeatedly reused. | 12-04-2008 |
20080302387 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HOLDING ADHESIVE COATED ROLLER CLEANING SUBSTRATES - An exemplary embodiment of a substrate cleaning apparatus includes a hand held hand roller including a roller cleaning member rotationally mounted in a handle and having a tacky peripheral contact surface, the tacky peripheral contact surface adapted to transfer foreign particles during cleaning of substrates. A roller cleaning substrate has opposed first and second surfaces. The first surface is coated with an adhesive adapted to transfer and retain said foreign particles from the surface of the roller for disposal; the second surface is a smooth surface. A mounting pad includes a soft layer of hardness lower than 100 Shore Hardness Scale A adapted to bond or adhere the second surface of the roller cleaning substrate to the mounting pad without the use of adhesives or mechanical clamping. | 12-11-2008 |
20090000642 | Self-cleaning hair brush - A hair brush with a cleaning element for removing entwined hair from the brush before or after use. The cleaning element of the brush includes a plate(s) with opening through which the bristles protrude. When the plate is expanded, the plate pushes any hairs entwined in the bristles to the tips of the bristles where they are removed. The brush also has a post mechanism, which allows for the adjustment of the cleaning element to various intermediary positions, effectively adjusting the length of the bristles for use of the brush. | 01-01-2009 |
20090000643 | Cleaning article and its use - A cleaning article for moist or wet cleaning is provided. The cleaning article is a nonwoven with a mechanically stable three-dimensional structure, a weight per unit area of 50-300 g/m | 01-01-2009 |
20090007935 | Method and Apparatus for Removing Paint and Sealant - A cost-effective and minimally destructive apparatus and method for removing paint and other coatings from a surface. The apparatus comprises a tape having a masking material adapted to adhere to the surface and a stripper, wherein applying the masking material and the stripper can be performed in a single step. | 01-08-2009 |
20090007936 | Composition with Surface Modifying Properties - The present invention refers to an aqueous composition comprising one or more amphoteric, organic polynitrogen-compounds having at least 3 nitrogen atoms contained in the molecule in the form of an amine and/or amide and one or more types of inorganic nanoparticles, a concentrate comprising said composition and to a method for treating and/or cleaning a surface which uses said composition. | 01-08-2009 |
20090014029 | LIQUID DETERGENT COMPOSITION FOR IMPROVED GREASE CLEANING - A stable liquid detergent composition having a pH comprised between 7.5 and 8.4 and comprising an alkyl ethoxy sulfate surfactant, an amine oxide surfactant and a polyethyleneimine polymer to provide improved grease cleaning and sudsing and to reduce solution slipperiness. | 01-15-2009 |
20090020138 | PLEATED CAR WASH ELEMENT, METHOD OF MANUFACTURE AND METHOD OF ATTACHMENT - A car wash brush is constructed using permanently pleated synthetic water-carrying material. In one form, radially-pleated fabric discs are stacked on a shaft. In another form, a single length of material is laterally pleated and punched to form a continuous pattern of holes along one edge, and assembled onto a spring or flexible cable which can be wrapped around a rotatable drive shaft. The brush so constructed is quiet in operation contact-washing a vehicle. | 01-22-2009 |
20090020139 | High efficiency disposable cellulosic wiper - A high efficiency disposable cellulosic wiper includes (a) pulp-derived papermaking fiber; (b) up to 75% by weight regenerated cellulosic microfiber having a characteristic CSF value of less than 175 ml, the microfiber being selected and present in amounts such that the wiper exhibits a Laplace pore volume fraction at pore sizes less than 15 microns of at least 1.5 times that of a like wiper prepared without regenerated cellulose microfiber. The wipers of the invention exhibit remarkable residue removal efficiency. | 01-22-2009 |
20090025752 | Device for cleaning rollers - A device for cleaning a horizontal roll turning about its axis, the device being carried and guided by the roll without following the roll in its rotation, being capable of being displaced by sliding along the roll and cleaning the surface of the roll during its sliding by a cleaning mechanism, for example a cutting tool, fixed to the device. The device allows the cleaning of rolls for conveying glass sheet or glass ribbon, particularly those of a lehr downstream of an installation for forming flat glass such as a float glass installation (formed on a bath of molten metal generally based on tin). | 01-29-2009 |
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. Feedback unit is capable of providing qualitative feedback such as a letter grade about the cleaning process. In prior art, several inventions have made positive attempts towards making the activity of brushing teeth more productive, especially for the kids. However, they are deficient in coupling the brushing activity with the policing functionality of the invention. In this invention, qualitative feedback is provided while coupling the cleaning process with policing functionality of such an invention. | 02-12-2009 |
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 of a metal feed stock that rusts, and allow for storage. The wash and rinse system use a series of rolls in cartridges, individually motor driven, to clean the metal feed stock comprising of a combination of hard chrome, abrasive embedded non-woven and fibrous rolls. Each cartridge containing a top and bottom roll can be removed. Separate heated wash and rinse fluids are used wash and rinse fluid are separately contained in individual tanks which contain multiple cleaning apparatuses. Each tank cleans the water using micron filters, bacteria filters, magnets, oil separators and centrifuges. The centrifuges remove oil from the water and recycle the cleaned water back into the tank. A mist containment unit prevents mist and steam from escaping in the assembly and the mist collector recycles the recaptured water back into the rinse water tank. The multi-stage metal feed stock washer is an environmentally friendly system designed to continually recycle its wash and rinse water with little waste. | 02-12-2009 |
20090038641 | Substrate Cleaning Apparatus, Substrate Cleaning Method, Substrate Processing System, and Storage Medium - A substrate cleaning apparatus | 02-12-2009 |
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 first diameter; and cleaning the edge of the substrate using the one or more rollers of the second diameter. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 02-12-2009 |
20090044830 | Molded Rotatable Base for a Porous Pad - A rotatable base ( | 02-19-2009 |
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 within a second plane at an angle to the first plane while the inclined frictional surface contacts and cleans the edge corner. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 02-19-2009 |
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: cleaning the periphery of a substrate by contacting a periphery cleaning member | 02-26-2009 |
20090056747 | FAN BLADE CLEANING TOOL AND METHOD - The present invention is directed to a fan blade cleaning tool having a box-shaped housing. The housing has first and second openings on opposing sides, with a passage extending therebetween for receiving a fan blade. A dust gutter extends outwardly from, and adjacent to, the first opening. A method of cleaning a fan blade using the disclosed tool is also provided. | 03-05-2009 |
20090056748 | Grill Brush - A grill brush including a body having an internal liquid reservoir for containing a fluid, a brush head having at least one hole in fluid communication with the internal reservoir for providing a fluid to the grill surface, and a handle is provided. A plurality of bristles extends from the brush head. A scraper brush having a plurality of stiff bristles is provided. Additionally, a flow control unit controls the flow of a fluid from the internal reservoir to the at least one hole. | 03-05-2009 |
20090056749 | LIQUID APPLICATION APPARATUS AND METHOD, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A liquid application apparatus includes: a roller member which is driven so as to rotate in a rotational direction; an application liquid supply device which supplies an application liquid onto a portion of the roller member while the roller member is rotating; a blade member which is arranged so as to abut against a circumferential surface of the roller member at an abutment position that is on a downstream side of the application liquid supply device in terms of the rotational direction of the roller member, the blade member wiping away an excess of the supplied application liquid on the roller member; a substitute fluid spray device which is arranged on a downstream side of the abutment position of the blade member in terms of the rotational direction of the roller member, the substitute fluid spray device spraying a substitute fluid onto a region of the circumferential surface of the roller member so as to remove the application liquid on the region of the circumferential surface of the roller member after the roller member passing the abutment position of the blade member, the substitute fluid including one of gas and liquid that is different from the application liquid; and a substitute fluid spray control device which controls the substitute fluid spray device to spray the substitute fluid. | 03-05-2009 |
20090078281 | Floor Cleaning Apparatus With Surface Dryer - A floor cleaning apparatus includes a chassis having a forward end and a rearward end. A plurality of floor engaging wheels support the chassis above a floor. A first tank is supported by the chassis for holding a cleaning solution that is dispensed onto the floor. A second tank is supported by the chassis for holding cleaning solution recovered from the floor. A squeegee assembly is supported by the chassis rearwardly of the forward end and in fluid communication with the second tank, wherein recovered cleaning solution drawn into the squeegee assembly is deposited into the second tank. A gas is directed toward the floor rearwardly of the squeegee assembly along substantially the entire length of the squeegee assembly to evaporate cleaning solution dispensed from the first tank and not recovered by the squeegee assembly. | 03-26-2009 |
20090078282 | Method and Apparatus for Cleaning Semiconductor Wafers Using Compressed and/or Pressurized Foams, Bubbles, and/or Liquids - An apparatus and method are disclosed in which a semiconductor substrate having a surface containing contaminants is cleaned or otherwise subjected to chemical treatment using a foam. The semiconductor wafer is supported either on a stiff support (or a layer of foam) and foam is provided on the opposite surface of the semiconductor wafer while the semiconductor wafer is supported. The foam contacting the semiconductor wafer is pressurized using a form to produce a jammed foam. Relative movement between the form and the semiconductor wafer. such as oscillation parallel and/or perpendicular to the top surface of the semiconductor wafer. is then induced while the jammed foam is in contact with the semiconductor wafer to remove the undesired contaminants and/or otherwise chemically treat the surface of the semiconductor wafer using the foam. | 03-26-2009 |
20090084400 | Sheet-like and shaped articles for cleaning surfaces - Sheet-like and shaped articles for cleaning surfaces comprising melamine fibers, methods for cleaning surfaces using such sheet-like and shaped articles, the use of such sheet-like and shaped articles for cleaning surfaces, methods for producing such sheet-like and shaped articles using such fibers and the use of such fibers for producing such sheet-like and shaped articles. | 04-02-2009 |
20090084401 | APPARATUS FOR REMOVING MATTE-STICKING AND METHOD FOR USING THE APPARATUS - An apparatus and method are provided to remove matte-sticking adhered to an inner surface of an inclined rear jacket of an exhaust gas hood for collecting exhaust gas discharged during the converter operation in copper smelting. Scraping means | 04-02-2009 |
20090084402 | PROCESS FOR TREATING HARD SURFACE - The present invention relates to a process of treating a hard surface with a composition comprising polyalkoxylate trisiloxane. More specifically, it relates to a process of treating an horizontal hard surface, wherein a composition comprising polyalkoxylate trisiloxane is applied onto said hard surface. | 04-02-2009 |
20090084403 | SUBSTRATE CLEANING APPARATUS, SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS, SUBSTRATE CLEANING METHOD, SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A deposit adhered to a rear surface peripheral portion of a substrate is easily and reliably removed, and a cycle of maintenance such as an exchange or a cleaning of a member required for removing the deposit is extended. An outer peripheral surface of a first cleaning rotational body having a roughly cylindrical shape has an adhesive property, and is brought into contact with a substrate from its side surface to its rear surface peripheral portion. Further, an outer peripheral surface of a second cleaning rotational body, which has an adhesive property stronger than that of the outer peripheral surface of the first cleaning rotational body, is brought into contact with the outer peripheral surface of the first cleaning rotational body, and the substrate, the first cleaning rotational body and the second cleaning rotational body are integrally rotated. | 04-02-2009 |
20090090385 | PICK-UP HEAD HAVING HOUSED GUTTER BROOMS FOR A MOBILE SWEEPING VEHICLE - A pick-up head for a mobile sweeping vehicle comprises a housing defining a substantially hollow interior and a suctioning bottom opening for suctioning dust and small debris. A suctioning front opening is disposed in the front of the housing for receiving debris into the substantially hollow interior of the housing. A door is mounted on the pick-up head for selectively opening and closing the suctioning front opening. A dust and debris outlet in the housing permits dust and debris to be suctioned from the substantially hollow interior. A gutter broom is mounted within the housing adjacent one end, for sweeping dust and small debris inwardly from the selected one of the left end and the right end and towards the dust and debris outlet. An opening in the housing at the selected end permits the gutter broom to extend beyond the end of the housing, thus allowing the gutter broom to sweep against a curb, for sweeping dust and small debris towards a central path. A selectively operable motor is for operating the first gutter broom. | 04-09-2009 |
20090090386 | REMOVING HAIR FROM A SURFACE - A method of removing hair from a surface laden with hair comprising moving a hair collection element along the surface in a first direction to collect hair, depositing the collected hair at a first location, gliding the hair collection element along the surface in a second direction away from the first location and removing the collection hair from the first location. | 04-09-2009 |
20090101167 | Use of Surface-Active Non-Enzymatic Proteins for Washing Textiles - The use of interface-active non-enzymatic proteins for textile washing. Washing compositions for textile washing which comprise interface-active non-enzymatic proteins, and processes for washing using such proteins. | 04-23-2009 |
20090101168 | DURABLE MODIFICATION OF THE WETTING PROPERTIES OF A SURFACE - This invention provides compositions and methods to durably increase or decrease the wetting properties of a surface. In certain embodiments the methods utilize a polyquaternary ammonium compound to decrease wettability of the surface or a cationic polysaccharide to increase wettability of the surface. | 04-23-2009 |
20090101169 | APPARATUS FOR CLEANING BULK MATERIAL - Embodiments of the invention relate to an apparatus for cleaning bulk material, comprising a container for receiving the bulk material, a filling opening which is arranged in an upper region of the container, at least one stirring device which is arranged in the interior of the container and such that it can rotate with respect to the container, and at least one discharge device via which the bulk material can be removed from the container, wherein the discharge device is arranged below the filling opening. According to the embodiments of the invention, at least one feed is provided, via which a cleaning liquid can be introduced into the container, wherein the feed is arranged above the discharge device. | 04-23-2009 |
20090101170 | SYSTEM FOR SOAKING ROLLS OF ABSORBING MATERIAL TO BE USED IN PRINTING MACHINE CLEANING - System for soaking absorbing material rolls or sheets ( | 04-23-2009 |
20090120460 | SOFT FLOOR PRE-SPRAY UNIT UTILIZING ELECTROCHEMICALLY-ACTIVATED WATER AND METHOD OF CLEANING SOFT FLOORS - A method is provided, which includes applying electrochemically activated acid and alkaline water to a surface as a pre-spray, allowing the electrochemically activated acid and alkaline water to remain on the surface for a dwell time, and after the dwell time, performing a cleaning operation on an area of the surface to which the pre-spray was applied. | 05-14-2009 |
20090126761 | Cleaning apparatus and cleaning method - A cleaning apparatus cleans a peripheral part of a substrate to be processed W. The cleaning apparatus includes a first cleaning part | 05-21-2009 |
20090145459 | HEAT-COMPRESSED ERODIBLE FOAM SUBSTRATE IMPREGNATED WITH AN ACTIVE AGENT - A cleaning implement comprising a heat-compressed erodible foam substrate impregnated with an active agent and substantially free of a chemical controlled release composition. The cleaning implement reduces the loss rate of the active agent and extends the life of the cleaning implement. | 06-11-2009 |
20090151748 | Facial blotter with improved oil absorbency - A laminated oil absorbing wipe comprises a non-pigmented thermoplastic nonwoven substrate layer and a pigmented thermoplastic nonwoven substrate layer where the wipe has a bulk of between 0.2 mm and 1.0 mm, where at least a portion of the non-pigmented layer is configured to undergo a change in opacity upon the absorption of a bodily oil so that the portion is at least partially translucent or transparent to light and the color of the pigmented layer becomes visible through the partially translucent or transparent portion, and where the wipe has an oil absorption capacity of at least about 1 g/g as measured by the Oil Absorbency Test. | 06-18-2009 |
20090165817 | SYSTEM FOR ROLL IMPREGNATION - A pre-packaged cleaning system or kit is used for transport, storage and solvent impregnation of one or more fabric rolls used for cleaning components of printing machines. A container holds one or more fabric rolls, and one or more bags containing a solvent. When the rolls are to be used, the bags are perforated, allowing the solvent to flow onto the rolls. Thus, the rolls can be impregnated with solvent immediately before use. Because they are stored separately, the rolls and solvent are not likely to deteriorate even during long periods of storage. | 07-02-2009 |
20090173361 | STRING CLEANING DEVICE AND METHOD - A device to clean one or more strings, the string cleaning device comprising a body having a handle at one end of the body and a cleaning region for cleaning on the opposite end, wherein the cleaning region includes a pair of semi-rigid pad adapting portions and a cleaning pad fixably attached thereto wherein the pad adapting portions form a substantially U-shape so as to allow the stings to be moved through the opening formed by the U-shaped formation so as to slidably retain the strings between the cleaning pads attached to the pad adapting portions when the strings are being cleaned. | 07-09-2009 |
20090188527 | Cleaning System and Method - A method for cleaning a portion of material comprises identifying a portion of material requiring cleaning. The method places a first absorbent pad on the identified portion. The first absorbent pad comprises a super-absorbent material and a liquid-resistant backing. The method places a first weight on top of the first absorbent pad. The method allows a period of time to elapse. The method removes the first weight and the first absorbent pad from the identified portion. In an additional embodiment, the method further comprises spraying neutralizer on the identified portion. The method places a second absorbent pad on the identified portion. The second absorbent pad comprises a super-absorbent material and a liquid-resistant backing. The method places a second weight on top of the second absorbent pad. The method allows a period of time to elapse. The method removes the second weight and the second absorbent pad from the identified portion. In one embodiment, the first absorbent pad and the second absorbent pad each comprise a smooth-finish meltblown pad comprising a first side and a second side; a liquid-resistant layer coupled to the smooth-finish meltblown pad and configured to define an enclosed cavity between the liquid-resistant layer and the first side of the smooth-finish meltblown pad; and an absorbent powder disposed within the enclosed cavity. | 07-30-2009 |
20090188528 | BI-DIRECTIONAL SCRUBBER - An improved apparatus and method for cleaning is provided. More specifically, the improved apparatus is provided wherein the apparatus has a plurality of rotating heads whereby the heads are used to contact the body and provide cleansing pressure. Additionally, the improved apparatus and method is provided wherein the apparatus may have a plurality of rotating heads whereby the rotating heads may rotate opposite to each corresponding head wherein a first inner head may rotate clockwise while the second outer head may rotate counterclockwise. However, a first head and second head may be adjacent to one another while still rotating in a clockwise and counterclockwise direction, respectively. The contemplated embodiments of the apparatus may include a reservoir for containment of a cleansing agent that may be dispensed to the first and second head and/or directly onto the object to be cleaned whereby the cleansing agent may help facilitate cleansing of the body to be cleaned. | 07-30-2009 |
20090199867 | Sole cleaning device - A device for cleaning soles of footwear with a plurality of rotatable horizontal brushes. A motor may be used to drive each of the brushes. A tray for collecting dirt and other debris may be located under the brushes in order to provide a convenient method to remove dirt and other debris from the device after use. Such devices may permit a person or persons to clean mud, snow, sand, dirt and the like from the soles of their footwear without need of removing the footwear from their feet. | 08-13-2009 |
20090199868 | HEATED FOOD PREPARATION SURFACE CLEANING PAD - A heated surface cleaning pad that can be attached to a bottom portion of a hand tool configured to be used to scrub a heated food preparation surface. According to an embodiment, the cleaning pad is configured to clean a hot griddle surface that has a number of parallel raised ridges. According to another embodiment, the cleaning pad includes a non-woven construction that is impregnated with abrasive particles and/or a liquid cleaner or a dissolvable solid cleaner. In addition, a method of cleaning a hot food preparation surface is provided. According to one embodiment, the method includes the steps of attaching a scrubbing pad to a cleaning tool, contacting the openings in the cleaning surface of the scrubbing pad with the raised ridges of a griddle surface, and scrubbing the griddle surface with the pad until the surface is clean. Moreover, a method of constructing a cleaning pad for cleaning a hot griddle surface is also provided. According to one embodiment, the method includes binding pad elements together such that a cleaning end of the cleaning pad is comprised of end portions of adjacently arranged scrubbing elements. | 08-13-2009 |
20090199869 | APPARATUS FOR AND METHOD OF CLEANING SUBSTRATE - A substrate cleaning apparatus includes two cleaning brushes driven independently of each other. A first cleaning brush makes a cycling movement including an outward movement progressing in a horizontal direction from a position in contact with the center of the rotation of a substrate to the outside of an edge of the substrate, an upward movement progressing in a vertically upward direction from an end position of the outward movement, an inward movement progressing in a horizontal direction from an end position of the upward movement to a position immediately over the center of the rotation of the substrate, and a downward movement progressing in a vertically downward direction from an end position of the inward movement to a start position of the outward movement. A second cleaning brush makes a similar cycling movement. The first and second cleaning brushes are adapted so that the speed of the inward movement thereof is higher than that of the outward movement thereof and so that the speed of the upward movement is higher than that of the downward movement thereof. | 08-13-2009 |
20090205679 | CUTTER BLADE CLEANING METHOD AND CUTTER BLADE CLEANING DEVICE, AS WELL AS ADHESIVE TAPE JOINING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - A cutter blade cuts an adhesive tape and then returns to its standby position. Thereafter, a cleaning unit moves to a position below the cutter blade, and the cutter blade moves downward to a predetermined height. Herein, a cleaning member impregnated with a wash liquid is pierced with the cutter blade in order to clean an adherent on the cutter blade. Each time the cutter blade cleaning process is executed, the pierced position of the cleaning member with the cutter blade is changed. | 08-20-2009 |
20090211596 | Method of post etch polymer residue removal - A system and method for removing post-etch polymer residue from a surface of a substrate includes identifying a dry flash chemistry for removing the post-etch polymer residue from the surface of the substrate. The dry flash chemistry is configured to selectively remove the post-etch polymer residue left behind by an etch operation in a region where a feature was formed through a low-k dielectric film layer. The identified dry flash chemistry is applied using a short flash process to remove at least a portion of the post-etch polymer residue while minimizing the damage to the dielectric film layer. A wet cleaning chemistry is then applied to the surface of the substrate. The application of the wet cleaning chemistry aids in substantially removing the remaining post-etch polymer residue left behind by the short flash process. | 08-27-2009 |
20090211597 | METHOD OF PREVENTING OR REDUCING AGGLOMERATION ON GRID IN FLUIDIZED-BED VESSEL - A method for preventing or reducing agglomeration and/or accumulation on or around the gas distribution grid in a fluidized-bed vessel. The method involves introducing one or more scouring balls into the vessel above the gas distribution grid, and carrying out a fluidized-bed process in the presence of the scouring balls. | 08-27-2009 |
20090211598 | Tire shine unit and method of using same - Disclosed is a unit for applying a fluid material to a surface of a vehicle. The unit includes a body, at least one reservoir for holding a fluid material, at least one sprayer connected to the reservoir via a hose, an optional applicator pad for spreading, wiping or buffing the fluid material on a surface of a vehicle to which the fluid material is applied, and a pressure source for transferring the fluid material from the at least one reservoir to the at least one sprayer. The unit further includes a control system for activating the pressure source upon receipt of a signal. A method for using the above mentioned unit is also described. | 08-27-2009 |
20090211599 | METHOD FOR CLEANING A CIRCUMFERENTIAL SURFACE OF A CYLINDER OF A PRINTING PRESS - A method for cleaning a circumferential surface of a cylinder of a printing press provides for improved cleaning to be achieved during a short time. In order to clean the circumferential surface, a cleaning fluid is first applied to the circumferential surface. In order then to remove contaminants, the contaminants a broken up mechanically after the cleaning fluid is applied and before a cleaning apparatus acting on the circumferential surface is set into operation. | 08-27-2009 |
20090217944 | Mobile Vehicle Washing Apparatus - A mobile vehicle washing apparatus in which the length, width and height of the apparatus may each be adjusted to the size of the vehicle to be washed and for easier transport. The frame dimensions may be adjusted by a system of cranks found on each frame member that may need to be adjusted. Also, attached to the frame are swinging arm members that may clean the bottom side of a vehicle passing through them. Powered brush members are used in the apparatus as a means to scrub vehicle surfaces. The cleaning and rinsing fluids pass through a series of hoses and nozzles mounted about the frame so that the tops and left and right sides of the vehicles being cleaned may be covered by said fluids. | 09-03-2009 |
20090241989 | Cleaning system - Methods, systems and apparatuses for are disclosed for cleaning a vehicle wheel surface on a vehicle wheel with a brush. A brush may comprise a plurality of resilient brush elements having varying lengths. The methods may provide for rotating the brush elements such that at any time during at least some of the plurality of brush elements are in engagement with the wheel surface. The wheel surface may be engaged by brush elements that have a length that changes cyclically and the brush elements may also cyclically vary the contact pressure between brush elements and the vehicle surface. | 10-01-2009 |
20090241990 | PAINT SCRAPER APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus and method for scraping paint to prepare surfaces for fresh paint may include two, three, or more independent blades attached to a single handle to provide follow up scraping by parallel edges after the leading edge has passed, in order to improve the effectiveness of scraping. Chips, scratches, and other breaches in one blade need not leave a flaw behind as subsequent blades passing over the surface will lift that material away from the surface. Blades may be configured to be identical, reversible, and interchangeable, providing substantial convenience, durability, and wear. | 10-01-2009 |
20090250080 | System and Method for Cleaning a Printer - A printer ROS window cleaning system enforces unidirectional cleaning motion through a passageway formed in the printer housing. A guide has a distal portion that engages a cleaning tool from insertion until a cleaning portion reaches the rear of the passageway. A cleaning tool deflector positioned at the rear of the passageway biases the cleaning tool from the distal portion of the passageway to a proximate portion so that the cleaning portion contacts the ROS window. A unidirectional cleaning feature ensures that the cleaning portion will contact the ROS window during removal of the cleaning tool by preventing re-insertion of the cleaning tool in the proximate portion of the passageway. | 10-08-2009 |
20090250081 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR LENS CLEANING FOR SURGICAL PROCEDURES - The present invention provides a standalone cleaning device for cleaning at least a portion of a surgical instrument, especially the scope, within a body cavity during minimal invasive surgical procedure comprising, at least one cleansing means characterized by an un-deployed configuration in which said device is inserted into said body cavity; and, a deployed configuration in which said portion of said surgical instrument is cleaned; said cleaning means are adapted to be reversibly transformed from said deployed configuration to said un-deployed configuration and from said un-deployed configuration to said deployed configuration; wherein said cleaning of said surgical instrument is obtained by wiping motions of said portion of said surgical instrument over said cleansing material within said body cavity, such that the removal of said surgical instrument during said surgical procedure for cleaning necessity is avoided. | 10-08-2009 |
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 being brought into contact with the slit. Then, the cutter blade is pulled out upward, so that adherents on the two side faces of the cutter blade are removed from the cuter blade. | 11-05-2009 |
20090288681 | APPARATUS FOR AND A METHOD FOR CLEANING THE FLOOR OF AN ACCOMODATION OF AN ANIMAL - An apparatus for cleaning the floor of an accommodation of an animal. The apparatus is provided with an air-flow-generating device and with a control system for controlling the operation of the apparatus, the apparatus being movable over the floor controlled by the control system and the apparatus performing a cleaning of the floor controlled by the control system. The control system is programmed in such a way that the control system controls the cleaning of the floor in such a way that the control system first activates and subsequently deactivates the air-flow-generating device. A method of cleaning the floor of an accommodation for an animal, the method comprising, as a first cleaning step, first generating an air flow and directing the air flow to the floor for removing loose material lying thereon. An apparatus for cleaning the floor of an accommodation of an animal, which apparatus is provided with an air-flow-generating device, and with a control system for controlling the operation of the apparatus, the apparatus being movable over the floor controlled by the control system and the apparatus performing a cleaning of the floor controlled by the control system, the apparatus comprising a master unit and a mobile unit that is movable relative to the master unit, the floor-cleaning device and the air-flow-generating device being disposed on the mobile unit that is movable relative to the remaining part of the apparatus. | 11-26-2009 |
20090293910 | FLUIDIC SYSTEM WITH WASHING CAPABILITIES FOR A FLOW CYTOMETER - A method for cleaning a fluidic system of a flow cytometer having a sheath pump to pump sheath fluid towards an interrogation zone and a waste pump to pump the sheath fluid and a sample fluid as waste fluid from the interrogation zone, wherein the sheath pump and/or the waste pump draw sample fluid into the flow cytometer through a drawtube towards the interrogation zone. The method includes controlling the sheath pump and the waste pump to cooperatively flush a fluid out through the drawtube, thereby cleaning the fluidic system of the flow cytometer. | 12-03-2009 |
20090293911 | COLLECTION MEANS FOR A MOBILE VACUUM APPARATUS FOR THE COLLECTION OF LIQUID OR SEMI-LIQUID MATERIALS - The apparatus comprises a front-mounted collection means for a vacuum tank for the collection of liquid or semi-liquid materials. The collection means comprises a substantially V-shaped housing with a scraper at the bottom thereof, a height adjustable suction inlet at the apex thereof, and a pair of laterally adjustable pivoting wings for varying its width to correspond to that of an alley or gutter. A plurality of rotary feeders, each having a vertical axis of rotation, are mounted to the housing adjacent the scraper to prevent accumulation of the materials on the scraper. The feeders do not contact either the surface upon which the scraper is operated, nor the scraper itself, but serve to mix thick consistency materials with thinner consistency materials and also to dislodge any accumulation that does occur. | 12-03-2009 |
20090293912 | Method and Apparatus for Cleaning Fabrics, Floor Coverings, and Bare Floor Surfaces Utilizing a Soil Transfer Medium - An apparatus and method for cleaning fabrics, floor coverings, and bare floor surfaces utilizing a soil transfer cleaning medium is disclosed. A method of mechanically removing soil from a surface intended to be cleaned includes the steps of successively and repeatedly: wetting a portion of a cleaning medium with a cleaning liquid; extracting any soil and at least some of the cleaning liquid from the previously wetted portion of the cleaning medium; and wiping the surface intended to be cleaned with the portion of the cleaning medium so as to transfer soil from the surface intended to be cleaned to the cleaning medium. Portable and vehicle-based devices may be utilized to practice the method of cleaning. | 12-03-2009 |
20090301519 | Removal of dirt/make-up form unclean surfaces - Dirt or make-up is removed from a variety of unclean surfaces, such as domestic, institutional or body surfaces, by applying an ampholytic or zwitterionic polymer composition thereon, spreading and/or wiping such composition thereover, whereby dirt or make-up is or has been transferred into such composition, and then removing such composition therefrom, for example by means of a wipe, cloth, pad, sponge, mop, and the like. | 12-10-2009 |
20090301520 | CLEANING APPARATUS AND RELATED METHODS - A cleaning apparatus for a contoured cooking surface is disclosed. Methods of cleaning a cooking system with the cleaning apparatus are also disclosed. | 12-10-2009 |
20090308410 | METHOD AND MATERIAL FOR CLEANING A SUBSTRATE - Methods for cleaning using a tri-state body are disclosed. A substrate having a particle deposited thereon is provided. A tri-state body that has a solid portion, liquid portion, and a gas portion is generated. A force is applied over the tri-state body to promulgate an interaction between the solid portion and the particle. The tri-state body is removed along with the particle from the surface of the substrate. The interaction between the solid portion and the particle causing the particle to be removed along with the tri-state body. | 12-17-2009 |
20090308411 | STRING AND INSTRUMENT CLEANING SYSTEM - An apparatus may include a first support, a first cleaning material coupled to a first side of the first support, a second support coupled to the first support at a first edge of the second support, a second cleaning material coupled to a first side of the second support, and a third cleaning material coupled to a second side of the second support. | 12-17-2009 |
20090314311 | SUBSTRATE CLEANING APPARATUS, SUBSTRATE CLEANING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - To provide a substrate cleaning apparatus capable of effectively removing deposits adhering to at least an end surface of a substrate by means of a sponge-like brush. A substrate cleaning apparatus includes: a spin chuck | 12-24-2009 |
20090320878 | NON-WOVEN PRODUCT USED AS A WIPING CLOTH, METHOD AND INSTALLATION FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - This non-woven production installation comprises a spunbond tower ( | 12-31-2009 |
20090320879 | APPARATUS FOR CLEARING TUBING AND RELATED METHOD - An apparatus for clearing tubing includes a grip assembly connected to the pair of rollers. The grip assembly is operable to move the rollers to engage the tubing therebetween. The movement of the grip assembly is limited such that a minimum tubing gap between the rollers is equal to approximately twice a wall thickness of the tubing. The rollers are moved along the tubing to clear obstructions. The apparatus can also include a clamp assembly having one or more plates that limits movement of the grip assembly to bring the rollers no closer than the minimum tubing gap. Alternately, the grip assembly can include first and second shell halves movable between open and closed positions with a channel defined therebetween, and the rollers are mounted in the grip assembly. | 12-31-2009 |
20100000570 | WASHING APPARATUS AND WASHING METHOD FOR SOLAR PANELS - Disclosed is a method for cleaning solar panels by means of a washing apparatus ( | 01-07-2010 |
20100000571 | Bottle Sanitizing Device and Method - A device and method for cleaning and sanitizing water bottles and consumable liquid containers such as soda and juice bottles. The device positions a cleaning pad immediately adjacent to the container available for employment by a user during opening of the container by removing a cap. The cleaning pad may be housed in a container affixed to the cap of the drink container or may be housed within a cavity formed integral to the cap covering the drink container. | 01-07-2010 |
20100012150 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR CLEANING AND DRYING ICE SKATE BLADES - A handheld device for removing moisture from a skate blade, the device including a body and multiple wiper blades. The body includes a front end and a rear end and defines a skate blade pathway substantially parallel to an axis extending from the front end to the rear end. The multiple wiper blades are located within the body along an axis extending from the front end to the rear end, and are adapted to contact a surface of a skate blade traversing the skate blade pathway. | 01-21-2010 |
20100018551 | Wind Turbine Tower Washing Apparatus and Method - A system and method for cleaning tapered towers such wind turbine towers. A semicircular member hugs the tower surface. A plurality of nozzles affixed to the semicircular member sprays high pressure cleaning fluid on the tower surface as the semicircular member is raised and lowered. The spray nozzles are kept at a constant distance from the tower surface by a plurality of wheels affixed to the semicircular member. At least one constricting structure is used to force the plurality of wheels to be in constant contact with the tower surface. The constricting structure can be a spring loaded scissor apparatus and/or a bungee cord with rolling beads. A brush can be optionally added to the semicircular member to aid in cleaning. | 01-28-2010 |
20100037914 | DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT OF FADED OR OXIDIZED ANODIZED ALUMINUM - The technology described herein provides an applicator pad, system, and method for the treatment of faded or oxidized anodized aluminum. The applicator pad includes a central foam core, and an outer cloth covering, the outer cloth covering being substantially smooth and disposed upon and securely adhered to the soft foam core, the outer cloth covering configured to receive and transfer a predetermined measure of polymer to the foam core and for direct application contact with the faded or oxidized anodized aluminum. The system for treating faded or oxidized anodized aluminum includes an applicator pad, a clear gloss, satin, or mat finish polymer, a polymer remover, a cloth, a sandpaper sheet, and an instructional guide. A method for treating faded or oxidized anodized aluminum includes utilizing an applicator pad and a clear gloss, satin, or mat finish polymer for removing the appearance of oxidation from anodized aluminum, elucidating the aluminum, and secondarily providing a protective coat. | 02-18-2010 |
20100037915 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MINIMIZING AIRBORNE DUST IN FLOOR MAINTENANCE MACHINES - Airborne dust is controlled and minimized by spraying a fine spray mist by nozzles ( | 02-18-2010 |
20100051054 | Lint remover with finger loop - The invention disclosed is an adhesive strip for wrapping around the fingers to remove lint from garments or fabric. The strip has adhesive on one side only and is wrapped around the fingers with the adhesive side facing out. A looped end of the adhesive strip provides an anchor for removing a protective strip and for wrapping the free end of the adhesive strip around the fingers. The free end is adhered to the adhesive surface of the looped end. The strip is easily stored in a flat or folded configuration. Adhesive strips may be offered in stacks with no protective strips applied or the non-adhesive side of one adhesive strip acting as the protective strip for the adhesive side of the adjacent adhesive strip. | 03-04-2010 |
20100051055 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD - The substrate processing apparatus according to the present invention includes: a substrate rotating mechanism holding a substrate in a horizontal attitude and rotating the substrate around an axis passing through the center of the substrate; a processing liquid supply mechanism supplying a processing liquid to a central portion of the upper surface of the substrate rotated by the substrate rotating mechanism; a counter member arranged to be opposed to the upper surface of the substrate rotated by the substrate rotating mechanism; and a liquid film extending mechanism moving the counter member from a position opposed to the central portion of the substrate to a position opposed to a peripheral edge portion of the substrate in parallel with the supply of the processing liquid by the processing liquid supply mechanism and extending a liquid film of the processing liquid covering the central portion of the substrate toward the peripheral edge of the substrate due to the movement. | 03-04-2010 |
20100051056 | FOREIGN OBJECT REMOVAL METHOD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A tip of a carbon nanotube is lowered toward a recess where a foreign object exists to cause the tip of the carbon nanotube to contact a bottom face of the recess. Subsequently, the carbon nanotube is further lowered to cause the carbon nanotube to sag, and a side face of the carbon nanotube is pressed against the bottom face of the recess. A force is applied to the foreign object by moving the carbon nanotube on the bottom face of the recess in a state where the side face is pressed against the bottom face of the recess. | 03-04-2010 |
20100065082 | MULTI-PURPOSE MOP SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - A multi-purpose mop system includes a mop having a mop handle and a cleaning attachment removably mounted thereon, the mop handle further comprising a base and a grip installed thereon for manipulating the mop during use, and a bucket having a basin and a bucket handle removably and pivotally attached thereto, the basin being formed with at least one basin channel bounded by opposite, substantially upwardly-extending basin fingers, and the bucket handle being formed in a central portion inter-connecting opposite leg portions with at least one respective handle channel bounded by opposite handle fingers, whereby the basin channel and the handle channel cooperate in wringing the mop during wet use. The cleaning attachment may be a mop material cinched onto the base of the mop handle using a drawstring or may be a squeegee strapped thereto. A removable extension handle may be pivotally installed on the mop handle. | 03-18-2010 |
20100071721 | Masonry Mold Cleaning Apparatus And Method - A mold cleaning apparatus and method is provided for removing debris from an advancing masonry mold product. At least one rotatable tire is arranged at an acute angle to the masonry mold product and engages the mold product to provide a cleaning or scraping force to remove debris from the mold product. The cleaning force of the tire can be adjusted by changing the angle of the tire, the air pressure of the tire or the height of the tire relative to the mold surface. Multiple tires can be employed, while being rotated periodically to evenly distribute wear or replaced as needed. | 03-25-2010 |
20100071722 | FILM ROLL, AND CLEANING METHOD FOR FILM DEPOSITING APPARATUS - A film roll comprises an elongated substrate film for film deposition wound into a roll, the substrate film including: at least one elongated product-film portion having a pair of surfaces opposite with each other, with one of the surfaces serving as a surface for film deposition; and at least one cleaning-film portion connected to an end of the product-film portion and having a pair of surfaces opposite with each other, with at least one of the surfaces serving as a cleaning surface having a dust removal function. | 03-25-2010 |
20100078041 | BRUSH BOX CLEANER MODULE WITH FORCE CONTROL - Embodiments of the present invention relates to an apparatus and method for cleaning a substrate using scrubber brushes. One embodiment of the present invention provides a substrate cleaner comprises two scrubber brush assemblies movably disposed in a processing volume. The two scrubber brush assemblies are configured to contact and clean opposite surfaces of a substrate disposed in the processing volume. The substrate cleaner also comprises a positioning assembly configured to simultaneously adjust positions of the two scrubber brush assemblies, wherein the positioning assembly makes substantially the same amount of adjustment to the first and second scrubber brush assemblies in mirror symmetry. | 04-01-2010 |
20100078042 | SURFACE CLEANING - There is herein described an improved contact cleaning surface and an improved method for cleaning surfaces. More particularly, there is described a contact cleaning surface comprising a micro-structured surface adapted to collect and/or remove microscopically sized contaminating material from a contaminated surface. | 04-01-2010 |
20100083983 | AQUARIUM CLEANING DEVICE WITH SELECTABLE SECONDARY CLEANING ELEMENT - A glass cleaning device employs an inner component having a body with an associated first cleaning element and a second movable portion positionable from a first to second position, the second portion associated with a second cleaning element. A support magnet is carried within the body and at least one magnetic element is carried in the second movable portion. An outer component provides a handle for manipulation by a user with a first magnetic element carried within the handle for operable engagement of the support magnetic in the inner component to draw the body into contact with an inner surface of an aquarium wall to be cleaned. A selection magnet carried within the handle allows engagement with at least one magnetic element in the movable portion. Positioning of the selection magnet adjacent the magnetic element actuates the movable portion for operable engagement of the second cleaning element on the inner surface of the aquarium wall. | 04-08-2010 |
20100083984 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CLEANING SUBSTRATES/MEDIA DISKS - An apparatus and method for cleaning workpieces ( | 04-08-2010 |
20100089417 | WIPER WITH ROTATING CLEANING APPARATUS - A windshield wiper includes a scrubbing assembly attached to a wiper assembly. The wiper assembly includes a wiper blade attached to a wiper housing. The scrubbing assembly includes a scrubbing element having a central longitudinal axis and one or more turbines attached to the scrubbing element, the turbine(s) being configured to fluidly couple with a washer fluid line of a vehicle and to rotate the scrubbing element about the central longitudinal axis when wiper fluid flows through the turbine(s). The wiper fluid may be deposited on the scrubbing element after flowing through the turbine(s) and the scrubbing assembly can also include a shield. The scrubbing assembly can be rigidly secured to the wiper assembly or can be detachable therefrom. | 04-15-2010 |
20100089418 | PACKAGED PRIMER AND SCRUB PAD - A pad assembly may include a scrub pad, a primer carried by the scrub pad, and a protective wrapper surrounding the pad. The protective wrapper includes a material that is substantially impervious to said primer. | 04-15-2010 |
20100089419 | ELECTROCHEMICALLY-ACTIVATED LIQUID FOR COSMETIC REMOVAL - A method for removing a cosmetic substance, the method comprising electrochemically activating a liquid, dispensing the electrochemically-activated liquid to a surface containing the cosmetic substance, and applying frictional wiping to the surface containing the cosmetic substance and the applied electrochemically-activated liquid. | 04-15-2010 |
20100089420 | COLLOIDAL CLEANING SYSTEM - Cleaning formulations, methods, and systems are effective, mild, and non-hazardous. Embodiments of the cleaning formulation may comprise a fatty acid, a saponifier, a water conditioner, a solvent, a nonionic surfactant, and an anionic surfactant. Some embodiments optionally include additives. Certain formulation embodiments are particularly effective for cleaning concrete. | 04-15-2010 |
20100095982 | FILM CLEANING SYSTEM - A film cleaning system for removing debris from film is described. The film cleaning system includes at least one cleaning member. Associated with each cleaning member is an adhesive member. As the film begins its transport through the cleaning system and is brought into contact with the cleaning member the adhesive member is engaged with the cleaning member. The cleaning member removes debris from the film and the adhesive member prevents the cleaning member from being loaded with debris from the film providing a self-cleaning attribute as well as improving the quality and cleanliness of the film. | 04-22-2010 |
20100095983 | AUTOMATED APPENDAGE CLEANING APPARATUS WITH BRUSH - A system is provided for providing automated washing for debris removal from the skin of a user's hands. At least some embodiments of the present include a friction enhancing structure such as a brush. In at least one embodiment of the invention, the system includes an RFID capability for identifying when at least one component, such as a removable brush, is due to for replacement for sanitation reasons. | 04-22-2010 |
20100101604 | WINDSHIELD WIPER DE-ICING - Methods and apparatus are provided for vehicle windshield washing-wiping and wiper de-icing. Primary nozzles provide washing fluid to the windshield during normal operations and secondary nozzles bathe the wiper arms with washing fluid to de-ice the wipers during a de-icing mode. Washing fluid is drawn from a reservoir and delivered to the nozzles by a pump. When the outside air temperature T is greater than Tc, the critical temperature for ice formation, the wipers and washing-wiping proceed normally with washing fluid delivered to the primary nozzles for windshield washing. When T≦Tc and the wipers are not moving, a washer fluid supply line valve delivers washing fluid to the secondary nozzles to de-ice the wipers. The wiper motor, washing fluid pump and valve are operated by a controller based on inputs from wiper position and air temperature sensors, using predetermined information stored in on-board memory. | 04-29-2010 |
20100101605 | Water-Activated "Green" Multi-Functional Wipe - Multi-functional wipes with desirable ecological profiles and improved performances are disclosed. The wipes may include a substrate and a cleaning composition, a disinfecting/sanitizing composition, and an optional fragrance composition releasably associated with the substrate. The compositions may be separated from one another and may be impregnated in or coated on distinct sections of the substrate. Unlike “wet” wipes preloaded with a dilute cleaning liquid, the disclosed wipes may be substantially dry and water-activated just prior to its application on a target surface. | 04-29-2010 |
20100108094 | Solvent Composition for Removing Radioactive Substance and Removing Material, and Method for Removing Radioactive Substance - The present invention relates to a solvent composition for removing radioactive substance, characterized by comprising at least one selected from hydrofluorocarbon, hydrofluoroether, and perfluoroketone as a medium for transporting the radioactive substance, and a method for removing a radioactive substance characterized by using the solvent composition for removing. | 05-06-2010 |
20100108095 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE CLEANING METHOD - Disclosed are a substrate processing apparatus and a substrate cleaning method to satisfactorily clean the entire circumferential periphery of a substrate, including an upper surface circumferential periphery, an end, and a lower surface circumferential periphery of the substrate. The substrate processing apparatus includes a substrate supporter to support the substrate, a first cleaner to clean the upper surface circumferential periphery of the substrate with a pressurized cleaning liquid, and a second cleaner to clean the end and the lower surface circumferential periphery of the substrate while contacting the end and the lower surface circumferential periphery of the substrate with a cleaning member. The first cleaner cleans the upper surface circumferential periphery of the substrate, and the second cleaner cleans the end and the lower surface circumferential periphery of the substrate. | 05-06-2010 |
20100116289 | CLEANING BRUSH WITH PULSING WATER - A paint preparation tool ( | 05-13-2010 |
20100132736 | Test Cell Conditioner (TCC) Surrogate Cleaning Device - A test cell conditioner (TCC) surrogate cleaning device for cleaning the pin elements in a socket or electrical interface receptacle of a load board includes a main testing frame, a plurality of trays, testing chip receptacles and one or more pick up devices. Chips to be tested (electronic elements) are entrained on a tray, and a plurality of adhesive cleaning chips are entrained on another tray. The adhesive cleaning chip contains a solid layer and an adhesive layer, and an abrasive material is mingled in the adhesive layer. The pick up device removes the adhesive cleaning chip to a position above the testing chip receptacle and cleans up the oxides and other foreign materials sticking on the receptacle by absorption or abrasion. Interrupting the operation of the apparatus to clean the test probe by etching can be excluded so as to improve the working efficiency. | 06-03-2010 |
20100139693 | COMPUTER KEYBOARD CLEANER - A cleaning device for cleaning a keyboard includes a cleaning surface and proximal and distal guide arms. The cleaning surface has a transverse width which is large enough to depress one key completely while at least partially depressing a second adjacent key. The longitudinal length of the cleaning surface is equal to the longitudinal length of character keys of the keyboard. The ends of the cleaning surface are curved. The guide arms are for guiding the cleaning surface transversely across the keyboard. | 06-10-2010 |
20100139694 | Cleaning Compound and Method and System for Using the Cleaning Compound - A cleaning compound is provided. The cleaning compound includes about 0.1 weight percent to about 10 weight percent of a fatty acid dispersed in water. The cleaning compound includes an amount of a base sufficient to bring a pH of the fatty acid water solution to about a level where above about 50% of the dispersed fatty acid is ionized. A method for cleaning a substrate, a system for cleaning a substrate, and a cleaning solution prepared by a process are also provided. | 06-10-2010 |
20100147329 | UPKEEP ARTICLE - An upkeep article for use in a dry or damp environment, having at least external layers, a first layer and a second external layer and an absorbent intermediate layer. The external layer presents on its so-called cleaning surface a first group of loops alternating with a second group of loops. The first group has microfibres and the second has threads having a numbering greater than 1.11 dtex. The upkeep article has a surface density less than 350 g/m2. | 06-17-2010 |
20100154822 | Stain Treatment and Removal - A package for delivering a cleaning solution to a surface to be cleaned comprises a housing, a pocket in the housing having at least one piercing projection extending into the pocket and a passageway between the pocket and the surface to be cleaned beneath the housing. A sealed packet containing a cleaning solution can be configured to fit into the pocket and can have at least a portion of an outer surface thereof adapted to be pierced by the at least one piercing projection when the packet is placed in the pocket. The cleaning solution can be discharged from the packet when the packet is positioned in the pocket and the packet is pierced by the at least one piercing projection. The cleaning solution can then be dispensed through the passageway onto a surface to be cleaned. | 06-24-2010 |
20100154823 | LIQUID ACIDIC HARD SURFACE CLEANING COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a liquid acidic hard surface cleaning composition having a pH of from 2 to 2.9 and comprising formic acid and an alkaline material. | 06-24-2010 |
20100154824 | ROTATING CLEANING DEVICE - A cleaning implement comprising a base member having opposing top and bottom surfaces and at least one side surface. A handle is connected to the top surface of the base member and a first cleaning material is attached to the bottom surface of the base member. A cleaning member is rotatably connected to the at least one side surface of the base member and a second cleaning material attached to the cleaning member such that the second cleaning material is oriented in a different plane than the first cleaning material. | 06-24-2010 |
20100170533 | Cleaning Member, Carrying Member with Cleaning Function, and Method of Cleaning Substrate Processing Equipment - Provided is a cleaning member capable of removing minute foreign matter, in particular foreign matter of a submicron level simply, exactly, and sufficiently without contaminating a cleaning site. Further provided is a carrying member provided with a cleaning function having the cleaning member and a method of cleaning a substrate processing equipment with the use of the cleaning member or the carrying member provided with a cleaning function. The cleaning member includes a layer member having a plurality of protrusions of a columnar structure on a surface, in which each of the protrusions of a columnar structure has a carbon-based nanostructure. | 07-08-2010 |
20100170534 | METHOD FOR REMOVAL OF SURFACE CONTAMINANTS FROM SUBSTRATES - A method is disclosed for preparing a substrate for coating. The method uses a step of applying an acidic solution to the substrate to break down visible and non-visible layers of surface material. The method also uses a step of applying a treatment solution to decontaminate the substrate. The method further comprises a step of applying an aqueous rinsing solution to the substrate to remove neutralized ionic contaminants for the substrate. | 07-08-2010 |
20100175716 | Cleaning Member, Delivery Member with Cleaning Function, and Method of Cleaning Substrate Processing Apparatus - Provided is a cleaning member, which is capable of removing minute foreign matter, preferably foreign matter of a submicron level simply, exactly, and sufficiently, without contaminating a cleaning site. Further provided is a delivery member with a cleaning function having the cleaning member and a method of cleaning a substrate processing apparatus using the delivery member with a cleaning function. The cleaning member of the present invention includes a cleaning layer having a plurality of protrusions of a columnar structure on the surface, in which an aspect ratio of the protrusions of a columnar structure is 5 or more. | 07-15-2010 |
20100175717 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLEANING THE CYLINDERS OF PRINTING MACHINES OF THE CONTINUOUS TYPE - The method for cleaning the cylinders (C | 07-15-2010 |
20100180915 | Subsea Conduit Cleaning Skid and Method - The invention described herein is directed to a skid for cleaning subsea conduits, such as strakes and fairings, and a method of cleaning subsea conduits. This invention may be utilized for the removal of marine growth from subsea conduits. | 07-22-2010 |
20100186769 | Firearm cleaning tool and method of using - A firearm cleaning tool and method of use is disclosed in which multiple firearm components may be cleaned using a single tool. The tool includes cutting or scraping edges to ream residue, such as carbon deposits through a scraping action. The proximal end includes a scraping head with a scraping edge, and the distal end includes pivotable scraper arm and longitudinally extending insertion pin. A method of use is also contemplated. | 07-29-2010 |
20100186770 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING IMPROVED DEWATERING PERFORMANCE IN A PAPERMAKING MACHINE - A doctoring system is disclosed for cleaning a moving surface in a papermaking machine, and the doctoring system includes a doctor blade and fluid assist system. The doctor blade is coupled to a doctor blade holder, and the doctor blade holder is coupled to a doctor-back. The fluid assist system is for providing a fluid under positive pressure that is higher than atmospheric pressure. The fluid is directed in a direction generally opposite a direction of movement of the moving surface such that fluid of high momentum is provided to impinge on water resident within the moving surface and adjacent a leading edge of the doctor blade during movement of the moving surface. | 07-29-2010 |
20100186771 | PORTABLE DUSTING TOOL - There is provided a non-scrubbing dusting tool for cleaning the exposed surface of a digital camera sensor lens in a recessed digital camera sensor chamber. The dusting tool comprises a dust brush having an elongated shank with a tuft of bristles having electrostatic charge built up therein at one end, and a handle at the other end. The tuft of bristles is V-shape and its free end tips are bevelled, for best performance. The duster is sized to adjustably fit inside the digital camera sensor chamber in such a fashion that the bristles leading edge tips will be able to reach all of the exposed surface of the camera sensor lens while avoiding contaminating contact with the camera sensor chamber. In an operative sensor lens cleaning condition of the dusting tool, the dust brush remains motionless relative to the handle while the dusting tool bristles leading edge tips are manually swept over the camera sensor lens to be cleaned. When the dusting tool is not in use, a rotating motor may spin the dust brush so that the bristles fan out under centrifugal force, so as to remove dust collected by the bristles during cleaning operations. | 07-29-2010 |
20100192975 | Scrubber for Medical Device Cleaner - A luer cleaner ( | 08-05-2010 |
20100200017 | MICROBIAL SCRUBBING DEVICE - The microbial scrub brush in one embodiment employs an insert of foam material that is impregnated with an anti-bacterial disinfectant that is housed within a housing of alcohol compatible material and sealed over by a removable lid. The insert is maintained in sterile condition until ready for use. After the removal of the lid, the insert of foam material is moved over the end of a female luer or other portion of a medical device and rotated in order to clean the exterior surface as well as the interior luminal surface of the device. In one embodiment, the insert includes a plurality of resilient fingers that substantially occupy a cross sectional area of the cavity to enable the cleansing of both the exterior surface and an interior luminal surface of the medical device. | 08-12-2010 |
20100206327 | Composition - A laminated wipe comprises an absorbent layer, an upper impermeable layer and a lower permeable layer. | 08-19-2010 |
20100206328 | Alkaline Hard Surface Cleaning Composition - Improved aqueous, alkaline hard surface cleaning compositions useful in the cleaning of hard surfaces, particularly hard surfaces bearing greasy stains or soils also provide a disinfecting and/or sanitizing benefit to the treated hard surfaces. Preferred compositions comprise amine oxide as the sole surfactant constituent, an alkalinity constituent, preferably an alkanolamine and as the sole organic solvent constituent, an alkylene glycol phenyl ether, an antimicrobially active constituent, and water, optionally further including a dye and/or fragrance composition. The compositions provide excellent cleaning of greasy soils on hard surfaces and provide a disinfecting or sanitizing benefit thereto. | 08-19-2010 |
20100206329 | SUBSTRATE CLEANING METHOD, SUBSTRATE CLEANING APPARATUS, CONTROL PROGRAM, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM - Disclosed is a substrate cleaning method for prevent damage to a pattern formed on a substrate. The substrate cleaning method includes cleaning the substrate by striking cleaning particulates carried in a flow of dry air or inert gas against a surface of the substrate, and removing the cleaning particulates. | 08-19-2010 |
20100212688 | FLUID HEATING SYSTEM FOR A CLEANING DEVICE - A cleaning device comprises a frame and a tank carried by the frame that contains a cleaning fluid. A first motor is capable of generating a first motor heat. A passageway is in fluid communication with the tank and is in thermal communication with the first motor to transfer at least a portion of the first motor heat to the cleaning fluid when the cleaning fluid is directed downstream from the tank through the passageway. An outlet is in fluid communication with the passageway and downstream of the first motor to direct the cleaning fluid onto a surface to be cleaned. | 08-26-2010 |
20100212689 | CAMERA DEVICE, CLEANING CONTROL METHOD, AND CLEANING CONTROL PROGRAM - A camera apparatus ( | 08-26-2010 |
20100212690 | FLOOR CLEANING PAD AND APPARATUS - A cleaning device including a mel amine sponge is employed for use in a floor scrubbing machine for cleaning uncoated, stone floors. A backing material is secured to the melamine sponge and a non-woven fabric is secured to the backing material which in turn is engaged by the driver block of the machine. The cleaning device in conjunction with the floor scrubbing machine is capable of removing dirt and scuff marks from stone floors using only water as the cleaning agent. | 08-26-2010 |
20100224215 | Method for Reducing the Damage Induced by a Physical Force Assisted Cleaning - Disclosed is a method for performing a physical force-assisted cleaning process on a patterned surface of a substrate, including providing a substrate having at least one patterned surface, supplying a cleaning liquid to the patterned surface, and applying a physical force to the cleaning liquid in contact with the patterned surface, whereby the physical force leads to bubble formation in the cleaning liquid. Furthermore, and prior to applying the physical force, an additive is supplied to the surface, and the additive is maintained in contact with the surface for a given time, the additive and the time being chosen so that a substantially complete wetting of the surface by the cleaning liquid is achieved. | 09-09-2010 |
20100229891 | Floor Cleaning Apparatus - A cleaning apparatus having a cleaning system including at least one downwardly directed spray nozzle is supported by the chassis proximal the chassis forward end and in fluid communication with at least one cleaning solution tank. The at least one spray nozzle sprays cleaning solution from the tank onto the floor. At least one ground engaging agitation brush is disposed rearwardly of the at least one spray nozzle for agitating the cleaning solution sprayed onto the floor. At least one vacuum shoe is supported by the chassis rearwardly of the at least one agitation brush, and in fluid communication with the at least one recovery tank. Cleaning solution drawn into the vacuum shoe is deposited into the at least one recovery tank. In one embodiment, the apparatus is drivable. In another embodiment, the apparatus includes a second cleaning system including a vacuum squeegee. | 09-16-2010 |
20100229892 | Surface Cleaning Apparatus With Automatic Brush Speed Adjustment - A surface-cleaning apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes one or more brushes rotatably driven by a motor in order to collect debris without suction being applied by the apparatus. The apparatus is capable of detecting a resistance or friction level of the surface to be cleaned, and can automatically adjust the rotational speed of the motor, and thereby the rotational speed(s) of the brush(es), based on changes in the surface. Additionally, the apparatus is capable of detecting jamming or locking of a brush and turning off the motor in response to detecting such jamming or locking. | 09-16-2010 |
20100242991 | DUSTING METHOD AND CORRESPONDING DUSTING DEVICE - A dedusting device and method is disclosed for the dry or moist dedusting (i.e., cleaning, dusting, or removal of dirt, dust, or other debris) from components, e.g., of motor vehicles. An exemplary method may generally include positioning a dusting tool driven by a drive motor in a predetermined dusting position such that the tool contacts or touches the component, and determining a first operating variable of the drive motor of the dusting tool when positioning the dusting tool in the predetermined dusting position. The first operating variable may reflect a mechanical load of the drive motor due to the contact with the component to be dusted. The method may further include calculating a corrected dusting position as a function of the predetermined dusting position and the first operating variable of the drive motor, and positioning the dusting tool in the corrected dusting position. | 09-30-2010 |
20100242992 | Method of and Apparatus for Cleaning a Floor - A method of cleaning a floor uses a flat mop including a generally flat mop head having a handle and absorbent fabric material. The mop head is foldable to a folded condition, wherein a loop of the fabric material depends from the folded parts. The fabric material is inserted into cleaning liquid to wet the material. The mop head is introduced to a wringer to wring the material between the jaws and a wringing surface. The damp absorbent fabric material is used to mop the floor. The floor is dried using a separate drying tool that includes a head secured to a handle, and one or more attachment devices to attach a dry absorbent cloth to the head. The floor is dried by applying the cloth to the floor using the tool and moving a dry portion of the cloth over the floor. | 09-30-2010 |
20100242993 | Patient fluid line access valve antimicrobial cap/cleaner - Cap and cleaning devices antiseptically maintain patient fluid line access valves to minimize the risk of infection via catheters. The devices have a cap that may contain a dry pad impregnated with an antimicrobial agent. The cap covers the access portion of the access valve when not in use. The devices have a hood that contains a wet pad impregnated with a cleaning solution and, optionally, an antimicrobial agent. The wet pad cleans the access portion of the access valve prior to and optionally, after the access valve is utilized to access the patient fluid line. | 09-30-2010 |
20100252071 | Method and tool for unclogging toilet drains - Disclosed are methods of unclogging toilet drains using a novel dissolvable paper tool to dislodged a blocking impediment in the clogged drain. | 10-07-2010 |
20100258143 | SCRUBBER CLEAN BEFORE OXIDE CHEMICAL MECHANICAL POLISH (CMP) FOR REDUCED MICROSCRATCHES AND IMPROVED YIELDS - A method for fabricating semiconductors is provided that includes an oxide chemical mechanical polish (CMP) step. Prior to performing the CMP of an integrated circuit semiconductor silicon wafer, a number of steps are performed. The silicon wafer is scrubbed with a brush using a liquid cleaner. The silicon wafer is rinsed with deionized water (DIW). Finally, the silicon wafer is dried. | 10-14-2010 |
20100258144 | WAFER MANUFACTURING CLEANING APPARATUS, PROCESS AND METHOD OF USE - A cleaning wafer or substrate for use in cleaning, or in combination with, components of, for example, integrated chip manufacturing equipment. The cleaning substrate can include a substrate having varying predetermined surface features, such as one or more predetermined adhesive, non-tacky, electrostatic, or projection, depression, or other physical sections. The predetermined features can provide for more effective cleaning of the components with which they are used, such as in an integrated chip manufacturing apparatus in the place of the integrated chip wafer. The cleaning substrate can be urged into cleaning or other position by vacuum, mechanical, electrostatic, or other forces. The cleaning substrate can be adapted to accomplish a variety of functions, including abrading or polishing. The cleaning substrate may made by a novel method of making, and it may then be used in a novel method of use in combination with chip manufacturing apparatus. | 10-14-2010 |
20100263686 | BODY WASHING DEVICE - A body washing device, a method for holding a washcloth using the body washing device, and a method for washing a body are provided. The body washing device includes first and second hand-held devices configured to hold a washcloth therebetween for easily cleaning portions of the body that are difficult to reach using only the washcloth. | 10-21-2010 |
20100269855 | Particle remover apparatus and methods - Methods and apparatus for removing particles from vials includes the use of a one sided pressure sensitive filament tape to remove external particles from vials. A roll of tape is juxtaposed relative to a line of vials moving along the production line. As each vial moves within the space between the tape the outside of the vial contacts the tape causing the particles to be removed and imbedded in the adhesive on the tape. A feed roll and a rewind roll provides for the tape to unwind while in contact with the outside of the vials and in conjunction with the movement of the vials along the production line. By causing the feed roll and the rewind roll to advance unused tape while in contact with the outside surface of the vials, the vials are caused to rotate at least 360 degrees while advancing down the line. | 10-28-2010 |
20100269856 | WAFER CLEANING MACHINE AND CLEANING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides a wafer cleaning machine, which includes a machine base, a rotating disk for bearing and driving a wafer, a first nozzle for spraying ion water to the surface of wafer, a brushing module, and a second nozzle. The rotating disk is connected with the machine base. The first nozzle is connected with the machine base and it is above the rotating disk. The brushing module is connected with the machine base and it is above the rotating disk. The second nozzle is connected with the machine base and it is above the rotating disk. | 10-28-2010 |
20100269857 | METHOD FOR OPERATING AN ATTACHMENT DEVICE FOR A VACUUM CLEANER AND A CORRESPONDING ATTACHMENT DEVICE - A method for operating an attachment device for a vacuum cleaner includes an electrically rotatable brush roller and a motor for driving the brush roller. The method includes rotating the brush roller in a normal operational direction during operation. The method further includes rotating the brush roller in a reverse direction opposite to the normal operational direction of rotation, when the brush roller is detected to be jammed. | 10-28-2010 |
20100269858 | COMPOSITIONS AND KITS FOR THE REMOVAL OF IRRITATING COMPOUNDS FROM BODILY SURFACES - The invention provides compositions, methods and kits for the removal of harmful or irritating substances from bodily surfaces. Kits may include a composition containing capsaicin and a capsaicin-cleansing composition, e.g., a composition in which capsaicin is soluble. | 10-28-2010 |
20100282273 | Machine and method for continuously washing containers made of plastic material, and removal of contaminants and labels from their surface - A machine and a method are described for washing and removal, in a continuous manner, of contaminants and labels from plastic containers made of recyclable material. During washing, the containers pass inside a washing chamber and are subject to a high level of friction caused by an agitator rotating at high speed. Tearing means are also provided to facilitate detachment of the contaminants from the surface of the containers. | 11-11-2010 |
20100282274 | DIRECT DRIVE ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH - An electric toothbrush has an axially elongated body having a handle defining a hollow interior region for holding a motor disposed therein, a head comprising a static bristle holder plate having tufts of bristles disposed thereon and an oscillatory head bristle holder with other tufts of bristles disposed thereon. One end of the drive shaft is connected to the motor and an opposite end to a cam for directly driving the cam which has at least one lobe a portion of which cam is received in an oscillatory cavity for imparting a pushing force on the walls of the oscillatory cavity in response to rotation of the drive shaft for moving the oscillatory head bristle holder with a back and forth oscillatory motion. By eliminating the need for precision gearing, this direct drive arrangement simplifies and makes more efficient the translation of rotary motion into oscillatory motion. | 11-11-2010 |
20100282275 | WATER-SAVER CLEANING DEVICE - A cleaning device to be connected with a water hose, the cleaning device comprising a water inlet at a first end for receiving the water hose, an outlet assembly having a brush located at a first end thereof, a cleaning mixture reservoir in fluid communication with the outlet assembly, and a flow selection assembly operatively coupled to the water inlet, the outlet assembly and the cleaning mixture reservoir, the flow selection assembly comprising a switch assembly for switching between a water and cleaning mixture dispensing mode wherein the water inlet is in fluid communication with the cleaning mixture reservoir and the outlet assembly and the water is dispensed at a first given flow rate and a cleaning mode wherein the water inlet is in fluid communication with the outlet assembly and the water is dispensed at a second given flow rate greater than the first given flow rate. | 11-11-2010 |
20100282276 | REMOVING DEFECTS FROM PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL METALLIC SUBSTRATES WITH FIXED-ABRASIVE FILAMENT ROLLER BRUSHES - Provided are methods and apparatuses for processing photovoltaic cell metallic substrates to remove various surface defects. In certain embodiments, a thin stainless steel foil is polished using a proposed method leading to a substantial, e.g., twice or more, increase in its surface gloss. In certain embodiments, a method in accordance with the present invention involves contacting a substrate surface with a fixed-abrasive filament roller brush. The brush may be a close-wound coil brush. The brush includes filaments carrying 5-20 micrometer abrasive particles that are permanently fixed in the brush filaments, for example a polymer base material, such as nylon. The particles may be made of silicon carbide and/or other abrasive materials. In certain embodiments, a substrate surface is polished using a series of roller brushes, at least two of which rotate in different directions with respect to that surface. | 11-11-2010 |
20100288303 | Thatch removing device and methods therefore - Devices for removing thatch buildup from the underside of a mower deck, and methods therefore. The device includes a head having a straight edge and at least one curved edge, a neck, and a conical handle. | 11-18-2010 |
20100288304 | Screen Wash Machine - Washing machine for screen that includes a closed washing chamber having internal nozzles for cleaning the screen. The nozzles are provided on a flushing frame enclosing the screen, and the flushing frame may be moved upwards and downwards within the chamber whereby the screen is flushed and cleaned. A method for cleaning the screen in the washing machine is also described. | 11-18-2010 |
20100288305 | BRUSH CORE AND BRUSH DRIVING METHOD - A brush core for engaging and rotating a generally cylindrical brush having a hollow bore is provided. The brush core includes, but is not limited to, a body section forming an outer surface for engaging the hollow bore of the cylindrical brush. The outer surface of the body section includes three or more sides. | 11-18-2010 |
20100300484 | CLEANING DEVICE AND CLEANING PERFORMANCE MAINTAINING METHOD - According to one embodiment, A cleaning device includes a cleaning blade, a support section, a container and an elastic sheet. the support section supports the cleaning blade while pressing an end portion of the cleaning blade to a cleaning object surface. the container has an opening portion at a side opposite to the cleaning object surface and contains a removal object scraped from the cleaning object surface by the cleaning blade. one end of the elastic sheet is fixed to a peripheral portion of the opening portion of the container. the other end of the elastic sheet is in contact with a non-opposite surface as a surface of the cleaning blade at a side not opposite to the cleaning object surface. the elastic sheet guides the removal object scraped from the cleaning object surface by the cleaning blade into the container. the elastic sheet includes, on at least a part of a surface opposite to the cleaning blade, a slope-shaped portion having a side surface inclined to both the non-opposite surface and the surface of the elastic sheet opposite to the cleaning blade in a state of contact with the non-opposite surface. | 12-02-2010 |
20100307531 | System And Method For Cleaning A Two-Wheeled Vehicle - A system and method for cleaning a two-wheeled vehicle, such as a bicycle ( | 12-09-2010 |
20100307532 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVING A FILM FROM A SURFACE - A tool and method for removing a film from a surface is provided, wherein the tool can include a frame, a handle operably coupled to the frame, a number of wheels operably coupled to the frame, a cylinder rotatably coupled to the frame, an arm rotatably coupled to the frame, and a number of separating devices operably coupled to the arm. In some embodiments, the wheels can rotate about one or more axes parallel to the surface. The cylinder, which collects the removed film, rotates about an axis that can also be parallel to the surface. The arm can rotate about an axis that can also be parallel to the surface. | 12-09-2010 |
20100313909 | DOVETAIL TREATING METHOD AND APPARATUS - An apparatus for treating a dovetail in a dynamoelectric machine is provided. The apparatus includes a housing, at least two pads for treating, cleaning or polishing a dovetail surface, at least a pair of guide wheels for aligning the apparatus within the dovetail, and at least one motor connected to the pads. The motor is operatively configured to rotate the pads. The dovetail surface is treated, cleaned or polished by sliding the apparatus along the dovetail and activating the motor to rotate the pads. | 12-16-2010 |
20100313910 | ROBOT CLEANER AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING TRAVELING THEREOF - Disclosed herein are a robot cleaner that has an improved traveling performance, and a method of controlling traveling thereof. The robot cleaner allows driving wheels, which move the robot cleaner, and a brush unit, which sweeps dust on a floor, to be rotated in the same direction. | 12-16-2010 |
20100319727 | INDUSTRIAL PLATE CLEANER - An apparatus for insertion between parallel press plates and cleaning the press plates is disclosed. The cleaning apparatus comprises an abrasive assembly and a linear motor. The abrasive assembly is attached to a first movable member of the linear motor and/or a second movable member of a linear motor. The linear motor is operated using an air pressure supply. As the cleaning apparatus is moved between the parallel press plates, unwanted residue is removed from the parallel press plates. | 12-23-2010 |
20100319728 | Magnetic tape, method of cleaning the same, and apparatus for forming and cleaning optical servo tracks - A magnetic tape which comprises a nonmagnetic support, a magnetic layer which is formed on one surface of the nonmagnetic support, and a backcoat layer which comprises a binder and nonmagnetic powder containing carbon black as a component and which is formed on the other surface of the nonmagnetic support, having pits for optical servo formed thereon, characterized in that the average of the reflectance on the flat portion of the backcoat layer is 8.5% or higher, and that the maximum rate of fluctuation of the reflectance on the flat portion, depending on a position of the magnetic tape: | 12-23-2010 |
20100326467 | Tire Treatment Device with Shock Absorption and Vehicle Misalignment Tolerance - A tire dressing applicator station for use in car wash installations wherein the applicators are tolerant of large degrees of vehicle misalignment, misorientation and entry contact shock. In each applicator structure, an additional pivot or “knuckle” is placed in one of two support arms which are pivotally connected between floor anchors and an elongate mounting carriage to which the dressing applicator elements are attached. Flared tire guides are located on the entry ends of the applicator structures to make contact with the tires of approaching vehicles whereby one or both of the two applicator structures is/are reoriented as necessary to accommodate the actual location of the vehicle, whether it be on the intended path of travel or off to one side and/or angularly misoriented relative to die intended path of vehicle travel. | 12-30-2010 |
20100326468 | MAGNETIC TOOL CLEANER - An apparatus and method for cleaning metal debris from a magnetic tool (some tools of which have magnetic properties) is disclosed. For one embodiment, the magnetic cleaner comprises a magnetic element suitably sized to interface with a surface of a tool associated with metal debris. A housing comprising a magnetic interface constructed of magnetically transparent material surrounds the magnetic element wherein the remainder of the housing is optionally constructed from material that forms a magnetic barrier. The magnetic element may be movably associated with the housing allowing the magnetic element to be associated/disassociated with the housing magnetic interface. | 12-30-2010 |
20100326469 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF FABRICTING THIN FILM TRANSISTOR ARRAY SUBSTRATE - The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method of fabricating a thin film transistor array substrate. The apparatus includes a dip strip part for stripping a photo-resist pattern and a thin film formed on a substrate by using a stripper; a removing part for removing residual photo-resist and thin film from the substrate; and a jet strip part for jetting the stripper to remove residual particles of photo-resist and thin film left on the substrate. The method of fabricating includes dipping a substrate in a stripper, wherein the substrate has a photo-resist pattern and a thin film, the thin film being formed on an entire surface of the substrate so as to cover the photo-resist pattern; removing residual photo-resist and thin film using the stripper; and removing particles of residual photo-resist and thin film left on the substrate. | 12-30-2010 |
20110005550 | ADHESIVE SHEETED ROLL - There is herein described an improved adhesive sheeted roll. More particularly, there is described an improved adhesive sheeted roll and individual sheets making up the sheeted roll which contain no silicones. | 01-13-2011 |
20110011420 | POLISH PRODUCT FREE OF VOLATILE COMPONENTS - Described is a polish product, and particularly to a shoe or leather care product, in the form of a paste. The product is essentially free of volatile components (organic components as well as water). It comprises a wax component in an amount in the range of from 20-60%, a non-aqueous, non-volatile liquid component, wherein non-volatile is defined as not being an organic volatile substance having a vapour pressure of greater than 1 torr (0.13 kPa), in an amount in the range of from 20-60%, and a fatty component, preferably a fatty acid, in an amount of 1 to 40 wt %, preferably 5-15% all percentages being weight percentages based on total shoe care product. | 01-20-2011 |
20110011421 | DEVICE FOR CLEANING A FOOD CUTTER GRATING DISC - This invention relates to a device for cleaning a grating disc used for cutting food. The grating disc has two sets of parallel blades, the blades delineating quadrilateral-sectioned spaces in a main plane of the grating disc, a main plane of each blade being substantially perpendicular to the main plane of the grating disc. The device has at least one tooth, the tooth being sized such that it is able to be inserted into the spaces delineated by the blades. The device including a pin aligned with the tooth or teeth, an end of the pin protruding relative to one end of the tooth or teeth. The pin being capable of sliding into a space delineated by the blades at the same time that the tooth or teeth are inserted into one or more spaces delineated by the blades. This invention also relates to a set for cleaning a grating disc, comprising such a device. Finally, this invention relates to a method for cleaning a grating disc used for cutting food. | 01-20-2011 |
20110017232 | Paint Brush Cleaning Device - A device for cleaning paint from a paintbrush is provided. Interlocking teeth are affixed to two cleaning heads rotatably connected together. The cleaning heads “sandwich” the bristles of the paintbrush and pull paint from the brush. Squeegee bars affixed to each of the cleaning heads clean paint from the outside of the brush while V-shaped teeth on tooth plates clean paint from within the bristles. | 01-27-2011 |
20110030724 | Multifunction Pressure Washer - A portable multifunction pressure washer including a diverter valve with first and second outlets, and an inlet which is fluidly connected to a fluid pump to receive pressurized fluid. A first cleaning element is connected to the housing and is fluidly connected to the first outlet and a second cleaning element is fluidly connected to the second outlet. A control element is movable between at least two positions in order to selectively direct pressurized fluid through to the first cleaning element or to the second cleaning element. | 02-10-2011 |
20110030725 | Wiper Blade - A wiper blade configured to efficiently remove liquids from a surface without damaging or removing surface treatments. The wiper blade comprises a flexible, molded silicone body having a handle and a v-shaped wiping tip. In certain embodiments, the wiper blade comprises multiple v-shaped wiping tips each configured to remove liquids from surfaces having and surrounded by different features. In certain other embodiments, the v-shaped wiping tip extends beyond the handle so as to provide for removal of liquids in narrow, hard to access locations. | 02-10-2011 |
20110030726 | INSERT FOR A MICROBIAL SCRUBBING DEVICE - The microbial scrub brush in one embodiment employs an insert that is impregnated with an anti-bacterial disinfectant and that is housed within a housing of alcohol-compatible material and sealed over by a removable lid. The insert is maintained in sterile condition until ready for use. After removal of the lid, the insert is moved over the end of a female luer or other portion of a medical device and rotated in order to clean the exterior surface as well as the interior luminal surface of the device. In one embodiment, the insert includes a base from which extends an outer wall that defines a chamber. A plurality of complaint fingers extend from the base into the chamber. A plurality of wipers extend radially inward from the outer wall into the chamber to enable the cleansing of both the exterior surface and an interior surface of the medical device. | 02-10-2011 |
20110048456 | Automated cleaning system for structures - A washing system for an elevated surface has a) a housing having a liquid application cleaning system therein; b) a support element that supports and elevates the washing system; c) a rigid member extending from a surface of the housing that faces away from a surface to be cleaned so that the cable, when supporting the cleaning system against the surface to be cleaned and connected to the housing at a connection point, exerts a rotational force on the cleaning system in relation to the fixed fulcrum at the roof top; and d) weights provided at a distance and direction from the connection point fulcrum to at least in part counterbalance the rotational force. | 03-03-2011 |
20110048457 | BRUSH AND USE THEREOF - A brush, comprising a brush head ( | 03-03-2011 |
20110056517 | LOW VOC COMPOSITION FOR RELEASING ADHERENT DEPOSITS FROM A NONPOROUS SURFACE - Compositions and methods for release of adherent deposits from nonporous surfaces and substrates are provided. The compositions are low volatile organic compound (low VOC) compositions, solutions or mixtures that can be applied in a form that clings to the underlying surface while it is working. Adherent deposits removed using the compositions include grease and oil, and printers ink. The compositions may be used on any nonporous surface or substrate including metals, ceramics and plastics, without harming the surface or substrate. The composition may contain a thixotropic agent to act as an anti-shearing agent. | 03-10-2011 |
20110056518 | Cleaning and/or Hair Gathering Apparatus, Method, and Design - The present disclosure provides apparatuses for cleaning and/or hair gathering. The devices can include first and second components configured to form a liquid dispenser and define a reservoir when operatively engaged. The second component can be configured as a multi-layered absorbent pad wherein one of the layers can comprise a substantially rigid, porous, and/or thick material, and another layer can comprise a less rigid, less porous, and/or thinner layer than the one layer. The present method provides for applying pressure to within a liquid-dispensing reservoir to force liquid from the reservoir to one substantially rigid, porous, and/or thick layer and then to another less rigid, less porous, and/or thinner layer of a multi-layered absorbent pad. The second layer of the multi-layered absorbent pad can be applied to materials for cleaning and/or hair gathering. | 03-10-2011 |
20110061680 | ACIDIC CLEANING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING A POLYMER - The present invention is directed, in certain embodiments, to compositions useful for the removal of grease, lime scale, soap scum, feces, rust or other soils from surfaces such as those found in bathrooms, toilets and kitchens. Methods of removing soils and preventing soil adhesion are also contemplated. | 03-17-2011 |
20110067727 | BRUSH ALIGNMENT CONTROL MECHANISM - A method and apparatus for providing uniform pressure, friction and/or contact between a substrate and a cylindrical roller in a brush-type cleaning system is described. The apparatus includes an alignment member adapted to allow pivotal movement of the cylindrical roller based on the topography of a substrate and/or the outer surface of the cylindrical roller. The method includes positioning a substrate between two cylindrical rollers, moving each of the two cylindrical rollers to a position where at least a portion of an outer surface of each of the cylindrical rollers are in contact with the major surfaces of the substrate, and rotating one or both of the substrate and the two cylindrical rollers relative to each other while allowing a longitudinal axis of one or both of the two cylindrical rollers to pivot relative to a plane defined by one of the major surfaces of the substrate. | 03-24-2011 |
20110067728 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERSONAL HYGIENE - A method and an apparatus for cleaning of the perineal and the adjacent areas of a human body after using a toilet are disclosed. The method comprises cleaning the said areas with dilute soap solution delivered by gravity drainage, or a soap solution-air suspension delivered from a dispenser, and rinsing the cleaned areas with water delivered by gravity drainage or from a water dispenser. The apparatus comprises either reservoirs holding soap solution and rinse water that are hung from a decorative stand, or dispenser for soap solution-air or water-air suspension. Advantages over prior art include portability for indoor and outdoor use, compatibility with a western or a squat toilet, operability with atmospheric pressure water, affordability because of lower cost, acceptability because of easier installation and placement away from the toilet bowl, and comfortability of use by people suffering from itches, inflammation, or hemorrhoids. | 03-24-2011 |
20110067729 | DIRECTIONAL CONTROL FOR DUAL BRUSH ROBOTIC POOL CLEANERS - A self-propelled robotic pool cleaner ( | 03-24-2011 |
20110079245 | ROLLER ASSEMBLY FOR A BRUSH CLEANING DEVICE IN A CLEANING MODULE - Embodiments described herein relate to an apparatus and method for a roller assembly that may be utilized in a brush cleaning module. In one embodiment, a roller assembly is described. The roller assembly includes an annular groove having at least two substantially parallel opposing sidewalls adapted to contact the major surfaces of a substrate along a periphery of the substrate, each of the opposing sidewalls comprising a compressible material having a pre-compressed dimension that is less than a thickness of the periphery of the substrate. | 04-07-2011 |
20110079246 | DAILY CLEANER WITH SLIP-RESISTANT AND GLOSS-ENHANCING PROPERTIES - A method of cleaning an uncoated surface includes providing a composition having a pH of between about 7 and about 11 and applying the composition to the uncoated surface. The composition includes a fatty acid salt constituting between about 5% and about 40% by weight of the composition, a gloss-enhancing agent constituting between about 0.1% and 20% by weight of the composition, an anti-slip agent constituting between about 0.5% and about 10% by weight of the composition, and water constituting between about 20% and about 94.6% by weight of the composition. The composition can be applied at least three times a week. | 04-07-2011 |
20110088721 | CLEANING SHEET, TRANSFER MEMBER PROVIDED WITH CLEANING FUNCTION, AND METHOD FOR CLEANING SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS - A cleaning sheet including a cleaning layer which has a microasperity shape having an arithmetic average roughness Ra of 0.05 μm or less and a maximum height Rz of 1.0 μm or less. Preferably, a substantial surface area of the cleaning layer per a flat surface of 1 mm2 is 150% or more of a substantial surface area of a silicon wafer mirror surface per a flat area of 1 mm2. The cleaning sheet may be provided on at least one surface of a transfer member so that the transfer member has a cleaning function. When the cleaning sheet or the transfer member having a cleaning function is transferred in a substrate processing apparatus in place of a substrate to be processed therein, the cleaning sheet contacts and cleans a site of the substrate processing apparatus. | 04-21-2011 |
20110094537 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR BRUSH AND PAD CONDITIONING - A method and apparatus for conditioning a processing surface of a cylindrical roller disposed in a brush box is described. In one embodiment, a brush box is described. The brush box includes a tank having an interior volume and a pair of cylindrical rollers at least partially disposed in the interior volume, each of the cylindrical rollers being rotatable about a respective axis, an actuator assembly coupled to each of the cylindrical rollers to move the respective cylindrical roller between a first position where the cylindrical rollers are in proximity and a second position where the cylindrical rollers are spaced away from each other, and a conditioning device for each of the cylindrical rollers, each conditioning device including a conditioner disposed in the interior volume, the conditioner contacting an outer surface of each of the cylindrical rollers when the rollers are in the second position. | 04-28-2011 |
20110100395 | FLAT MOP - A mop comprises a handle and a first frame member comprising a first side and a second side. The handle is connected to the first side at a translating pivot such that the handle may translate and pivot relative to the first frame member. A second frame member has a third side and a fourth side connected to the first frame member at a hinge such that the second frame member can move relative to the first frame member between a first position where the first side is connected to the third side and a second position where the second side is disposed adjacent the fourth side. A method of using the mop is also provided. | 05-05-2011 |
20110100396 | EQUIPMENT AND METHOD FOR WASHING A CARPET - Equipment for washing carpet includes in the same frame a conveyor for transferring the carpet between equipment units, a control unit for controlling the operation of the equipment, and at least one washing unit, at least one drying unit located after the washing unit in the transport direction. The conveyor in the equipment is able to transfer the carpet through the equipment units at the same speed, the equipment is used for washing the carpets, the underside of which is substantially made of air impermeable material, the at least one washing unit includes a wet or dry cleaning unit with at least one brush and elements for transferring the carpet, each drying unit has an air blower blowing compressed air onto the carpet, the air blower being able to blow compressed air with a pressure of 2-15 bars onto the carpet's pile side, the blowing pressure being dependent on the carpet type. | 05-05-2011 |
20110108060 | Golf towel with dry and wet section - A golf towel and various methods of folding the towel for cleaning off golf balls are disclosed. The golf towel comprises two layers joined together to form an upper portion and a lower portion thereof. The upper wet section is separated from the lower dry section by a thick border and a water impervious layer that retains water content inside the wet section for relatively long duration. The invention includes various methods of folding the towel, preferably the wet section of the towel in a single triangular, a double triangular, or a square shape thereby forming a pocket like structure. The golf ball to be io cleaned is placed in the pocket like structure of the first section of the towel hung by means of a thread. The moisture content is completely removed by cleaning the ball using the dry section of the towel. | 05-12-2011 |
20110108061 | Cleaning Article - A cleaning pad having a porous structure and enhanced thermal resistance is provided. The cleaning pad is made from a fluoropolymer material and includes a cleaning agent and an evaporative agent. | 05-12-2011 |
20110114116 | VEHICLE CLEANING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR USE THEREOF - A method and apparatus for cleaning vehicle exteriors using a stream of pressurizes steam. Preferably the stream of pressurized steam has a pressure in the range of 65 to 75 psi and is supplied at a temperature in the range of 295 to 310 degrees ° F. After applying the steam to a portion of a vehicle exterior surface and subjecting a first cloth to a stream of the pressurized stream, the vehicle's surface is first wiped with the first cloth and then wiped with a second cloth. This method is repeated to clean the entire vehicle. | 05-19-2011 |
20110114117 | SUBSTRATE CLEANING APPARATUS AND METHOD EMPLOYED THEREIN - A substrate cleaning apparatus for cleaning a front-side clean target surface | 05-19-2011 |
20110114118 | METHOD OF USING AN ADJUSTABLE TOOL SUPPORTING A CLEANING IMPLEMENT - A cleaning tool | 05-19-2011 |
20110126854 | 3-in-1 Mitt - An architecture is presented that provides a cleaning device for vehicles, windows, pets, etc. The cleaning device comprises a mitt to be worn by a user, and a swivel extension secured in the center of the mitt. The swivel extension connects to a coil hose, which will supply water to the mitt eliminating the need for a soap/wash bucket. Specifically, a threaded connector on an end of the coil hose allows the hose to be connected to a water supply, such as a garden hose or faucet. Furthermore, the mitt has an opening in the center, wherein soap can be inserted. Once soap is inserted into the center of the mitt, the opening can be secured with hook and loop fasteners, or any other suitable fasteners. The mitt also comprises an adjustable collar, allowing the mitt to be tightened and secured to a user's hand. | 06-02-2011 |
20110132396 | APPARATUSES, DEVICE, AND METHODS FOR CLEANING TESTER INTERFACE CONTACT ELEMENTS AND SUPPORT HARDWARE - A medium for predictably cleaning the contact elements and support hardware of a tester interface, such as a probe card and a test socket, while it is still in manual, semi-automated, and automated handling device and the electrical test equipment is disclosed so that the functionality and performance of the individual die or IC package may be electrically evaluated. | 06-09-2011 |
20110132397 | Silicon Wafer Cleaning Agent - A silicon wafer cleaning agent includes at least a water-based cleaning liquid, and a water-repellent cleaning liquid for providing water-repellent to an uneven pattern at least at recessed portions during a cleaning process. The water-repellent cleaning liquid is a liquid composed of a water-repellent compound containing a reactive moiety which is chemically bondable to Si in the silicon wafer, and a hydrophobic group, or is a liquid wherein 0.1 mass % or more of the water-repellent compound relative to the total quantity of 100 mass % of the water-repellent cleaning liquid and an organic solvent are mixed and contained therein. A cleaning process wherein a pattern collapse is easily induced can be improved by using the cleaning agent. | 06-09-2011 |
20110132398 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ANTI-FOULING AN ANEMOMETER - An apparatus and method for adaptive materials arranged in a variety of orientations and with a wide range of attachment configurations to induce structural vibrations at extremely high frequencies. These mechanical vibrations cause fouling agents to become detached and accordingly “clean” an otherwise dirty element or wire of a hot-wire anemometer, planar or curvilinear sensor surface, or display surfaces. They also can be made to vibrate at such frequencies with such intensities that local droplets of water are either shaken off or instantaneously cavitate, thereby allowing the elements to be used in all weather conditions. | 06-09-2011 |
20110132399 | Cleaning a Hot Soldering Iron Tip Using Dry Melamine Sponge - In one aspect the invention provides a method of cleaning molten solder from the hot tip of a soldering iron that does not require a water-laden sponge. The hot tip of the iron is wiped against a block of dry open-celled melamine foam. The block is formed with an inclined through-hole that leads to the bottom of a receptacle holding the block. The hot tip is wiped against the foam surrounding an upper end of the through-hole, and the molten solder removed from the tip accumulates in the receptacle below. | 06-09-2011 |
20110132400 | Method and System for Uniformly Applying a Multi-Phase Cleaning Solution to a Substrate - An apparatus used to supply a force onto a cleaning solution for processing a substrate for cleaning surface contaminants is disclosed. The apparatus includes a force applicator and a gate. The force applicator is configured to be adjusted to a first height to off the surface of the substrate. The gate is positioned adjacent to a trailing point of the force applicator and is configured to be adjusted to a second height off of the surface of the substrate to enable planarization of the cleaning solution as the solution moves to the trailing point. | 06-09-2011 |
20110139177 | Concrete/Asphalt Wet Washing System - A surface cleaning system having a storage container, debris collection apparatus and debris conduit is disclosed. Water discharged from spray nozzles configured in a circular arrangement forces debris into a debris collection ring and then a debris conduit. An auger, water pressure or air pressure is used to force the debris through debris conduit into the storage container for disposal. The design of the debris collection apparatus also facilitates the capture of most of the water used to force the debris into the debris collection apparatus. Accordingly, the system is able to reuse the water thereby extending the surface area that may be cleaned with a specified amount of water. | 06-16-2011 |
20110139178 | Debris Removal Apparatus for a Wiper System - An automatic debris removal apparatus for a wiper system that removes soluble and insoluble debris trapped between the wiper blade and the glass surface by lifting the wiper blade off the glass surface and then causing the wiper blade to drop onto the glass surface as a shake under urge of the biasing spring of the wiper arm, so as to thereby provide a shaking action which frees any trapped debris. An actuator selectively interacts with the pivotal portion of the wiper arm to effect shaking of the wiper arm to thereby free the wiper blade of the debris. | 06-16-2011 |
20110146707 | LIQUID ACIDIC HARD SURFACE CLEANING COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a liquid acidic hard surface cleaning composition having a pH of above 2.0 and comprising formic acid, citric acid and an alkaline material. | 06-23-2011 |
20110146708 | Mechanical Support Rail Cleaners for Cleaning Support Rails of Workpiece Supports in Machine Tools - The disclosure relates to mechanical support rail cleaners for cleaning support rails of workpiece supports in machine tools, such as in machine tools for thermally cutting workpieces. The cleaners include one or more cleaning member carriers, which carry at least one cleaning member, and a parallel drive, by means of which the cleaning member and the support rail can be moved relative to each other in parallel with a lateral longitudinal face of the support rails and transversely relative to a longitudinal axis of the support rail to remove deposits from the support rail by means of the cleaning member. The support rail cleaner further includes a transverse drive configured to periodically move the one or more cleaning member carriers and the support rail towards and away from each other transversely relative to the lateral longitudinal face of the support rail. | 06-23-2011 |
20110146709 | ALL-PURPOSE CLEANING COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to surfactant-based all-purpose cleaners useful for cleaning surfaces including household hard surfaces as well as glass. The cleaning compositions comprise an anionic sulfonate surfactant, a non-ionic aliphatic ethoxylated surfactant, an alcohol, and a residue-reducing agent. The cleaning compositions of the invention are effective in removing soils such as grease soil and in leaving un-rinsed or unwiped surfaces residue free. | 06-23-2011 |
20110155171 | Cleaning and Conditioning Cloth - A cleaning and conditioning cloth for an ice skate, including hockey and speed skates, as well as other objects, includes a rectangular body, or a body selected from one of other various shapes such as circle, square, and diamond, of cut-resistant, water-absorbent fabric and an oil impregnated fabric affixed to the approximate center of the cleaning and conditioning cloth body wherein the method includes the steps of holding the cleaning and conditioning cloth in one hand and the ice skate in the other, placing the blade of the ice skate in the middle of the oil impregnated fabric, and moving the ice skate and the cleaning and conditioning cloth relative to each other, so that the blade moves from the cleaning and conditioning cloth body to the oil impregnated fabric. The body and the oil impregnated fabric may be of various sizes. | 06-30-2011 |
20110155172 | Revolutionary Toothbrush Cleaner - An apparatus for cleaning a toothbrush comprises a hollow container having an interior with an upper section and a lower section. The upper section is open for allowing insertion and withdrawal of a toothbrush along an axis and the lower section defines a reservoir for storing a cleaning fluid. A plurality of fins are mounted to the container and arranged about the axis to project inward toward the axis at a distance above a bottom of the reservoir. The distal ends of the fins are spaced for deflecting bristles of the toothbrush during passage of the toothbrush along the axis past the distal ends of the fins from one side of the plurality of fins to another side of the plurality of fins. An additional set of fins is provided for drying excess cleaning fluid from the brush. The fins are removable from the container for thorough cleaning or replacement. | 06-30-2011 |
20110155173 | WIPER WITH ROTATING CLEANING APPARATUS - A windshield wiper includes a scrubbing assembly attached to a wiper assembly. The wiper assembly includes a wiper blade attached to a wiper housing. The scrubbing assembly includes a scrubbing element having a central longitudinal axis and one or more turbines attached to the scrubbing element, the turbine(s) being configured to fluidly couple with a washer fluid line of a vehicle and to rotate the scrubbing element about the central longitudinal axis when wiper fluid flows through the turbine(s). The wiper fluid may be deposited on the scrubbing element after flowing through the turbine(s) and the scrubbing assembly can also include a shield. The scrubbing assembly can be rigidly secured to the wiper assembly or can be detachable therefrom. | 06-30-2011 |
20110168206 | CLEANING APPARATUS AND RELATED METHODS - A cleaning apparatus for a contoured cooking surface is disclosed. Methods of cleaning a cooking system with the cleaning apparatus are also disclosed. | 07-14-2011 |
20110174334 | INHIBITING CORROSION AND SCALING OF SURFACES CONTACTED BY SULFUR-CONTAINING MATERIALS - A method of treatment for inhibiting sulfur-based corrosion or scaling or for removing scaling from a surface including inhibiting corrosion caused by sulfur-containing materials, reducing corrosion caused by sulfur-containing materials, inhibiting scaling caused by sulfur-containing and sulfur-containing materials in gas, liquid or solid phase or any combination of multiple phases of materials, reducing scaling caused by sulfur-containing and sulfur-containing materials, and removing scaling caused by sulfur-containing and sulfur-containing materials. The method involves contacting sulfur-containing materials with a composition containing a turpentine liquid. The method also involves contacting corrodible surfaces or surfaces prone to scaling with a composition containing a turpentine liquid. | 07-21-2011 |
20110180098 | Apparatus and method for cleaning surfaces - A cleaning apparatus and method for cleaning generally upright surfaces, walls and windows of a building has a frame rotatably supporting one or more brushes adapted to engage the upright surface of a building. A davit supported on top of the building is connected to a cable pendently supporting the frame and brushes. A winch driven with a motor mounted on the frame operably connected to the cable operates to move the frame and brushes relative to the upright surface. A counterforce generator mounted on the frame establishes a force on the frame and brushes that maintains the brushes in effective continuous engagement with the upright surface during cleaning thereof. | 07-28-2011 |
20110180099 | RELEASABLE UNDERCOAT LAYER AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - Embodiments relate generally to an imaging member that facilitates removal of the imaging member coating layers disposed over the imaging member and environmentally or “green” methods for using the same. More specifically, the present embodiments disclose an electrophotographic photoreceptor that includes a specifically formulated undercoat layer that allows easy removal of the photoreceptor layers disposed on top of the undercoat layer. The present embodiments provide a simple yet efficient method for reclaiming recycling or remanufacturing electrophotographic photoreceptors. | 07-28-2011 |
20110180100 | MULTI-SURFACE KITCHEN CLEANING SYSTEM - A multi-surface kitchen cleaning system is described that allows for easier cleaning of all residential and commercial kitchen surfaces from all angles, especially underneath a range hood and up inside an oven, and which comprises an alkaline/nonionic composition contained in and dispensable from a package comprising an angled-neck sprayer bottle fitted with an invertible trigger sprayer assembly, wherein the cleaning system may be used in an entirely upside-down orientation to spray upwards at an acute angle. | 07-28-2011 |
20110180101 | MULTI-SURFACE ACIDIC BATHROOM CLEANING SYSTEM - A multi-surface bathroom cleaning system is described that allows for easier cleaning of all bathroom surfaces from all angles, especially under the rim of a toilet bowl, and which comprises an acid/nonionic composition contained in and dispensable from a package comprising an angled-neck sprayer bottle fitted with an invertible trigger sprayer assembly, wherein the cleaning system may be used in an entirely upside-down orientation to spray upwards at an acute angle. | 07-28-2011 |
20110180102 | GOLF TOWEL - An apparatus which includes a towel body formed from a single piece of fabric and having a top side and an opposite bottom side and formed of a towel material. The towel body has a soft terry cloth portion suitable for polishing a golf club head and a weaved portion at a first end of the towel body, the weaved portion having grooves to present a rough surface for cleaning a golf ball or a golf club head. There is a first binding on the first end of the towel body formed by folding over a first end of the single piece of fabric on itself and stitching. There is a second binding on the second end of the towel body formed by folding over the second end of the single piece of fabric on itself and stitching. There are also edge bindings along the edges of the towel body between the first end and the second end formed by stitching along edges of the single piece of fabric. | 07-28-2011 |
20110180103 | Multi-Purpose Wet or Dry Cleaning Apparatus - The device is a simple system for multipurpose cleaning of difficult areas. This system is comprised of an absorbent cleaning material covering a foamed polymer structure that is attached to a base structure. The fabric collects loose material, provides some abrasive to remove solid deposits, and can be used dry or saturated with a liquid cleaning solution. This cleaning structure, the cleaning material and foamed polymer structure will be attached to a polymer or metallic handle so that a person can reach and clean difficult areas above and below themselves. This handle may be extendable so that any person can reach and adequately clean distant surfaces. This apparatus allows the user to reach and easily clean areas previously overlooked because of difficulty. | 07-28-2011 |
20110180104 | Sweeping Machine - A method of operating a sweeping machine, including a battery, a positioning receiver, a battery charge monitoring system and a computer, and having a cleaning and a transport mode of operation The method comprising the steps of: a) providing the computer with the location of a charging station, b) using the positioning receiver to provide the computer with the location of the sweeping machine, c) using the computer to provide an estimate of an amount of energy required to drive the sweeping machine from its location to the charging station in the transport mode, d) using the battery charge monitoring system to provide the computer with the amount of energy remaining in the battery, e) using the computer to compare the estimate with this amount of energy, and f) providing an operator notification when the amount of energy remaining in the battery falls below a predetermined amount of the estimate | 07-28-2011 |
20110180105 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR WET FLOOR CLEANING - A floor cleaning device is disclosed. It comprises a brush, which is rotatable around an axis of rotation, and a cover having a cover surface which faces the axis of rotation and has a plurality of ridges constituting liquid channels between them for transporting liquid to outfalls provided at lower ends of the liquid channels. In addition, a method of cleaning a floor is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of providing a brush, bringing the brush into contact with the floor, moistening the brush with a fluid, for example, a cleaning solution, rotating the brush, collecting droplets of fluid, released from the brush due to a centrifugal force associated with its rotational motion, in a plurality of liquid channels provided on a cover, and guiding the collected fluid through the liquid channels towards outfalls provided at lower ends of the liquid channels. | 07-28-2011 |
20110186075 | Vacuum cleaners - An attachment for a vacuum cleaner includes a suction head which includes a suction chamber to create and contain a region of low pressure adjacent to a surface to be cleaned. The suction head includes a number of air bleeds and these may be arranged as a first array first air bleeds and a second row of second air bleeds. Each air bleed is arranged to induce cyclonic airflow as the atmospheric airflows into the suction chamber. This cyclonic airflow is directed towards the surface to be cleaned and, in particular, an apex of this cyclonic airflow is arranged to coincide or penetrate the surface to be cleaned. For example, the apex of the cyclonic airflow may locate within the carpet fibers of a carpet in order to disturb and disrupt dust and debris within the carpet. Accordingly, the cyclonic air bleeds agitate the surface to be cleaned whilst also performing the function of a conventional air bleed within a suction head of a vacuum cleaner. | 08-04-2011 |
20110186076 | CLEANING METHOD - A method of cleaning a skin-contacting surface associated with a hand-held device includes providing a substantially dry, porous, thermoplastic wipe, contacting the skin-contacting surface with the wipe, and moving the wipe relative to the surface while the wipe is in contact with the surface. | 08-04-2011 |
20110186077 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DEBRIS REMOVAL FROM AN ANTENNA - Debris removal systems and methods are operable to remove debris, such as snow, from a surface. An exemplary embodiment has a wiper blade configured to remove debris from a surface in response to a movement of the wiper blade; a spring coupled to the wiper blade, wherein the spring is configured to store potential energy as the spring is biased from a relaxed position to a biased position; and a motor coupled to the spring, wherein the motor is configured to convert received electrical power into mechanical power that biases the spring. The spring is released from the biased position to release the stored potential energy as the spring returns to the relaxed position. The released potential energy from the spring is converted to mechanical energy that moves the wiper blade. | 08-04-2011 |
20110186078 | Semiconductor Equipment - Semiconductor equipment is provided to include a reaction chamber, a movable frame, and at least one cleaning brush head. The cleaning brush head is configured to operate on at least one dirty portion to be cleaned within the reaction chamber. The movable frame is disposed within the reaction chamber. The movable frame is capable of carrying a susceptor. The cleaning brush head is capable of touching the dirty portion. The cleaning brush head is capable of moving relative to the dirty portion for removing the residue which is attached to the portion to be cleaned. | 08-04-2011 |
20110192419 | Disposable Mat and Method for Containing a Spilled Liquid - In a method for containing a spilled liquid, a mat is provided onto a surface. The mat includes a liquid permeable upper layer disposed above a liquid impermeable lower layer, with a watertight adhesive securing the upper layer to the lower layer. The watertight adhesive defines one or more enclosed regions between the upper and lower layers. A vessel containing liquid can be placed on the mat, accessible by an animal or human, such that liquid spilled from the vessel falls onto the mat above the one or more enclosed regions. The spilled liquid permeates through the liquid permeable upper layer onto one or more enclosed regions, where the liquid impermeable lower layer prevents further vertical permeation of the liquid while the watertight adhesive that bounds the enclosed regions inhibits lateral permeation of the liquid. The spilled liquid is thereby contained in the enclosed regions onto which it was spilled. | 08-11-2011 |
20110192420 | CLEANING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF FABRICATING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - In one embodiment, a cleaning apparatus, including, supporting bodies supporting and rotating a substrate, each of a first and a second cleaning member, having a circular shape and rotating around a rotational symmetry axis, periphery portions of the cleaning members being able to contact to opposed surfaces of the substrate, each of a first brush-cleaning member and a second brush-cleaning member having a groove with a V-shape cross section being widened upwards, a brush with a cleaning function being formed on a slope plane of the groove, the cleaning members being able to shift to contact to the slope planes, respectively, first cleaning solution supply portions supplying a first cleaning solution dispersed resin particles to the surfaces, and second cleaning solution supply portions supplying a second cleaning solution to peripheries of the cleaning members and which are arranged to contact to the slope planes, respectively. | 08-11-2011 |
20110197915 | Bio-Based Solvents and Methods for Using Same - A method for making and using bio-based cleaning compositions containing an epoxidized fatty acid ester is provided herein. | 08-18-2011 |
20110197916 | SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY FOR A FLOOR CLEANING MACHINE - The present invention relates to an improved squeegee assembly. Some embodiments of the present invention are directed to a uniquely shaped squeegee configuration that has been found to remove liquids from a floor in an efficient manner. One particular embodiment utilizes a W-shaped squeegee. Other embodiments are directed to a squeegee fixation device. Yet other embodiments are directed toward a squeegee orientation device. Some embodiments are also directed toward a lifting mechanism and the connection between the squeegee assembly and the lifting mechanism. | 08-18-2011 |
20110197917 | MULTI-SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A cleaning apparatus disclosing embodiments wherein a covering may be affixed to an apparatus head or removable or a combination of removable and fixed covering. A portion of the apparatus is hollow and may be used as a product dispenser to retain and dispense various flowable solutions. Certain embodiments feature a scrubbing surface to aid in removing debris. Other embodiments teach a cleaning head of varying size and shape to permit navigation of small or select areas. Further embodiments disclose various cleaning, drying, and polishing surfaces such as brushes, sponges, microfiber, abrasive surfaces, melamine, and tacky surfaces. A variety of reversible and permanent affixation methods are disclosed. | 08-18-2011 |
20110197918 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CLEANING RUBBER BLANKETS ON BLANKET CYLINDERS - The invention relates to an apparatus for cleaning the rubber blanket stretched over a rubber blanket cylinder ( | 08-18-2011 |
20110203612 | DEVICE FOR PROCESSING PRODUCTS SUCH AS FRUIT OR VEGETABLES WITH A CLEANING CARRIAGE WITH HYDRAULIC DRIVE AND CLEANING METHOD - A device for processing products such as fruit or vegetables includes at least one hydraulic channel ( | 08-25-2011 |
20110209726 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ROBOTIC GUTTER CLEANING ALONG AN AXIS OF ROTATION - In embodiments of the present invention, a gutter-cleaning device comprises a housing containing an impeller drive facility, the housing configured to fit into a gutter, an impeller, disposed at an end of the housing and driven by the impeller drive facility, and a transport facility for transporting the housing along the gutter | 09-01-2011 |
20110209727 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLEANING SUBSTRATE - A substrate is cleaned by performing a scrubbing process on a surface to be cleaned of the rotating substrate with a roll-shaped cleaning member while holding an outer circumferential surface of the roll-shaped cleaning member in contact with the surface to be cleaned of the substrate across a predetermined contact width. During at least a part of the scrubbing process, the roll-shaped cleaning member is placed at an offset cleaning position where the central axis of the roll-shaped cleaning member is spaced from the central axis of the substrate by a distance which is 0.14 to 0.5 times the contact width. The surface to be cleaned of the substrate is scrubbed with more uniform cleaning intensity while taking into account the cleaning intensity at each position (area) along the radial direction of the surface to be cleaned of the substrate. | 09-01-2011 |
20110209728 | TEXTURED CLEANING WIPE FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A cleaning wipe with a plurality of stiff triangular or rectangular-cross-sectional projections rising from the surface of a non-woven cloth is designed to clean the nooks and crannies, various crevices and other hard to reach areas of cell phones or other electronic items with a myriad of buttons and/or camera lenses, charger outputs, mouthpieces, ear receivers and keypads which are designed in countless shapes and sizes. The projections, whether in the form of cones, pyramids, length-long ridges or other embodiments are specifically designed to clean the small crevices, the mouthpiece and earpiece and between small buttons such as keypads on a cell phone or other electronic device. | 09-01-2011 |
20110214690 | Use of Alkane Sulphonic Acid for Rust Removal - The present invention relates to the use of at least one alkane sulphonic acid, with formula R—SO | 09-08-2011 |
20110214691 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WASHING SUBSTRATES - An apparatus for washing a substrate includes a scrub washing unit for washing both surfaces of a substrate, which are scrubbed by a rotating brush while supplying pure water to both surfaces of the substrate, a rinse unit for washing the surfaces of the substrate which have been washed by the scrub washing unit using the pure water, and a dry unit for drying the surfaces of the substrate which have been washed by the rinse unit. The scrub washing unit includes an ultrasonic application unit for applying ultrasonic waves to pure water supplied to the both surfaces of the substrate, which are scrubbed by the rotating brush while supplying the pure water to which the ultrasonic wave has been applied by the ultrasonic application unit to the both surfaces of the substrate. | 09-08-2011 |
20110214692 | SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY FOR A FLOOR CLEANING MACHINE - A squeegee assembly for removing liquids from a floor. The squeegee assembly includes a frame that has a first and second suction ports separated from each other in a lateral direction, and a squeegee blade coupled to the frame and positioned adjacent the suction ports. The squeegee blade has a first portion adjacent the first suction port, and a second portion adjacent the second suction port. The first portion extends in lateral directions away from the first suction port at an angle to channel fluid encountered by the first portion toward the first suction port. The second portion extends in lateral directions away from the second suction port at an angle to channel fluid encountered by the second portion toward the second suction port such that the squeegee blade acts as a separate funnel for each of the first suction port and the second suction port. | 09-08-2011 |
20110220144 | CLEANING OF AN EXTRACTION APERTURE OF AN ION SOURCE - An ion source includes an arc chamber housing defining an arc chamber having an extraction aperture, and a wiper. The wiper is positioned within the arc chamber in a parked position and configured to be driven from the parked position to operational positions to clean the extraction aperture. A cleaning sub-assembly for an ion source includes a wiper configured to be positioned within an arc chamber of the ion source when in a parked position and driven from the parked position to operational positions to clean an extraction aperture of the ion source. | 09-15-2011 |
20110220145 | PRODUCE BIN SCRUBBER AND RELATED METHODS - A produce bin washer for washing produce bins of an open-box type may include a housing and a conveyor for advancing a plurality of empty produce bins along a path of travel through the housing. The produce bin washer may include at least one scrubbing brush within the housing adjacent the conveyor and along the path of travel. The produce bin washer may also include a positioner within the housing for sequentially lifting and rotating each empty produce bin from the conveyor onto the at least one scrubbing brush to scrub the interior, and returning the empty produce bin to the conveyor. A sprayer may be within the housing for spraying a cleaning solution onto the empty produce bins, and a collector may also be within the housing for collecting sprayed cleaning solution. | 09-15-2011 |
20110226281 | METHOD OF REMOVING MATERIAL FROM A SURFACE OF A METAL WORK PIECE - A method of removing material such as surface treatments, metal coatings, and other material layers from an edge region of a metal work piece where they could potentially contaminate a nearby weld. According to one embodiment, a scraper tool includes a body having a base portion and a tab portion, and several scraping elements attached to the base portion. During operation, the scraping elements scrape one or more surfaces of the edge region so that the depth to which the scraping element engage the metal work piece is generally affected by the amount of rotation of the scraper tool about a pivot axis. | 09-22-2011 |
20110232680 | CLEANING IMPLEMENT COMPRISING HYBRID FOAM - The present invention relates to a cleaning implement comprising hybrid foam and to a method of cleaning a hard surface with said cleaning implement. | 09-29-2011 |
20110232681 | Cosmetic Brush Cleaning Solution - A cosmetic makeup brush cleaning solution that effectively cleans, sanitizes, and conditions the bristles of the brush. The ingredients provided in the solution of the present invention do not damage the bristles regardless of bristle material. The cleaning solution also provides the bristles with a pleasant fragrance for when the user is using the cosmetic brush. | 09-29-2011 |
20110232682 | Wipes Being Formed Into A Non-Planar Form And Dispenses For Storing Said Wipes - A wipe includes a generally flat piece of material ( | 09-29-2011 |
20110247651 | Fabric Sweeper - The present invention is a device for use in cleaning a fabric surface of dust, dirt, pet hair and other debris present on the surface. The device includes a housing coupled to a base. The base is coupled to at least one movable cleaning member configured to engage a surface for picking up debris from the surface. The debris is deposited into a debris collection chamber by way of interaction with another portion of the device. The debris collection chamber is selectively emptiable by an operator thereof so that the device may be subsequently reused. | 10-13-2011 |
20110247652 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN ELECTRIC MOTOR - The invention relates to a method and a device for controlling an electric motor ( | 10-13-2011 |
20110247653 | Disposable Bleaching Cleaning Pad - Disclosed are replaceable cleaning pads capable of delivering a bleaching agent and a detersive composition to surfaces being cleaned. The pads are constructed to retain bleach separate from detersive ingredients and certain other chemicals prior to use, yet permit rapid delivery of the combined chemicals to the surface being cleaned once the pad is wetted. Most preferably a detersive mixture is melt-anchored to the pad. In one form, the pad is a two layer pad, and in another form, the pad is a three layer pad. | 10-13-2011 |
20110247654 | RECYCLABLE PRINTED PLASTIC CONTAINER AND METHOD - A recyclable article having an external surface with an image printed thereon by droplets of ink is provided. The droplets of ink comprise a composition that includes a hydrophilic component. In embodiments, the hydrophilic component can facilitate the separation or loosening of the image from the external surface of the container when the image is exposed to a liquid-based solution at an elevated temperature. Methods for facilitating recycling of recyclable articles having printed images are also disclosed. | 10-13-2011 |
20110253170 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR APPLYING A FLUID TO A COMPONENT - Apparatus for applying a fluid to a target area of a component is provided, the apparatus comprising a fluid applicator | 10-20-2011 |
20110253171 | Chemical Composition and Methods for Removing Epoxy-Based Photoimageable Coatings Utilized In Microelectronic Fabrication - The present invention is a chemical composition to remove epoxy-based photoimageable coatings that include a solvent system to dissolve and rinse away the coating, an acidic additive that hydrolyzes the coating and releases a plurality of monomeric forms to the solvent, a plurality of inhibitors that protect any exposed substrate and a surfactant to lower a surface tension of the coating on the substrate. The composition can be utilized with a method for removing a partial cured and a fully cured epoxy-based photoimageable coating from a substrate with the composition to remove epoxy-based photoimageable coatings. | 10-20-2011 |
20110253172 | SWIVEL BROOM - A broom comprises a head supporting bristles. A handle is connected to the head at a swivel joint where the swivel joint allows the handle to feely rotate relative to the head. A lock is movable to a locked position to fix the position of the handle relative to the head when the head is in a first position relative to the handle and an unlocked position where the head is free to rotate relative to the handle. A method of operating a broom comprises providing a head supporting bristles connected to a handle at a lockable swivel joint; locking the lockable swivel joint to fix the position of the handle relative to the head in a first position; and unlocking the lockable swivel joint to allow the handle to rotate relative to the head. | 10-20-2011 |
20110259364 | Cleaning apparatus - The invention relates to a cleaning apparatus, in particular for cleaning solar installation surfaces or photovoltaic installation surfaces, comprising a carrier, at least one cleaning roller rotatably supported at the carrier, and a rotary drive for the cleaning roller, wherein the rotary drive is designed as a fluid drive, wherein the flow of a cleaning fluid supplied to the cleaning roller for cleaning purposes is converted into a drive movement for the cleaning roller. | 10-27-2011 |
20110259365 | LIQUID DETERGENT COMPOSITION - A method of cleaning dishware with a liquid detergent composition having an amphiphilic graft polymer, to provide improved grease cleaning and sudsing. | 10-27-2011 |
20110265816 | DISK-BRUSH CLEANER MODULE WITH FLUID JET - Embodiments of the present invention relates to an apparatus and method for cleaning a substrate using a disk brush. One embodiment provides a substrate cleaner comprising a substrate chuck disposed in the processing volume, and a brush assembly disposed in the processing volume, wherein the brush assembly comprises a disk brush movably disposed opposing the substrate chuck, and a processing surface of the disk brush contacts a surface of the substrate on the substrate chuck. | 11-03-2011 |
20110265817 | CLEANING IMPLEMENT COMPRISING ELASTIC COMPRESSED FOAM - The present invention relates to a cleaning implement comprising elastic compressed foam and to a method of cleaning a hard surface with said cleaning implement. | 11-03-2011 |
20110265818 | Electric Toothbrush - An electric toothbrush is disclosed. The electric toothbrush includes at least one switch element and a control unit. The at least one switch element is operable by a user to switch the toothbrush to an on/off state, and operable by a user during the time that the at least one switch element is in its on state to select a brushing mode from a set of at least a first brushing mode and a second brushing mode. The control unit is arranged to control the electric toothbrush such that when the at least one switch element is operated to select a particular brushing mode in the on state, the toothbrush will then operate in that particular selected brushing mode when the at least one switch element is thereafter switched to an off state and then subsequently switched back to an on state, provided that the toothbrush was in the off state for a time period less than a threshold period (T). | 11-03-2011 |
20110271979 | Liquid Cleaning Compositions and Methods - Cleaning compositions of surfactant-based products containing one or more alkaline builders for the preparation of liquid cleaning compositions are discussed. The surfactant-based product may be any type of cleaning product based on surfactants. Methods of cleaning a household surface and of making cleaning compositions are also discussed. | 11-10-2011 |
20110271980 | Wiper assembly for sweeping a glass surface on a vehicle - A wiper assembly for sweeping a glass surface on a vehicle. The wiper assembly includes a windshield washer assembly connected to the windshield wiper drive arm of the vehicle for controllably dispensing washer fluid directly down onto the glass surface of the vehicle. The wiper assembly also includes a novel control unit carried by the vehicle for controlling the dispensing of the washing liquid from the windshield washer assembly. Uniquely, the control unit includes a sensor that is operably associated with the pump for sensing the position of the wiper arm as it moves upwardly and downwardly relative to the glass surface and for controllably energizing the pump at selected positions of the wiper drive arm so that the washer fluid is always dispensed forwardly of the wiper blade to avoid smearing. | 11-10-2011 |
20110271981 | CLEANER - A cleaning apparatus, said apparatus combining mechanical combing action and liquid flow to remove detritus from frond-like structures. | 11-10-2011 |
20110271982 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRE-CLEANING PARTS MADE OF PLASTIC - The invention relates to a method for pre-cleaning parts made of plastic as part of a recycling process, wherein foreign bodies to be removed adhere to the parts, in particular for removing foreign bodies on parts made of plastic, preferably for removing labels, dirt, etc. on used plastic bottles, said method being characterized in that the foreign bodies are removed from the parts by mechanically loading the parts. A device for applying the method is characterized by a housing ( | 11-10-2011 |
20110277785 | Escalator step cleaner - An escalator step cleaner for cleaning escalator steps having a plurality of parallel tread ridges separated by tread grooves has a cleaning pad assembly configured to extend generally perpendicular to the direction of motion of the escalator steps and clean the escalator steps while the escalator is in motion. The cleaning pad assembly has a rigid upper plate and a flexible disposable bottom pad having a cleaning contact surface. The contact surface carries a plurality of spaced parallel pad ridges separated by pad grooves that matingly engage between the tread ridges of the escalator steps and cause dislodgement of the accumulated debris. The cleaning pad assembly can be secured on a hand-held cleaning tool or on a motorized cleaning tool with rotating brushes and a vacuum. | 11-17-2011 |
20110277786 | HIGHLY ACIDIC HARD SURFACE TREATMENT COMPOSITIONS FEATURING GOOD GREASY SOIL AND SOAP SCUM REMOVAL - Disclosed are aqueous, acidic hard surface cleaning compositions particularly effective in the removal of greasy stains and soapscum from hard surfaces. The compositions have a pH of not more than 2, preferably not more than 1, comprising: one or more anionic surfactants; a nonioinic surfactant constituent which preferably comprises both a first alcohol ethoxylate nonionic surfactant derived from monobranched alkoxylated C | 11-17-2011 |
20110277787 | SPONGE PRODUCT - A multi-surface sponge product includes a foraminous portion adhered to an abrasive portion to form a unitary product, each portion and the resulting product having a pair of sidewalls and in cross-section or side elevation having the form of a parallelogram. The sidewalls form gripping areas and the angled forward and reward end opposite ends of the parallelogram shaped body form wedges. The multi-surface body is low profile and various edges and corners thereof enable the foraminous and abrasive portions to be selectively used to engage corners of many differently configured surfaces to be cleaned, to either scrub the surface or simply clean or absorb fluid, depending on which portion of the product is emplaced in the edge or in a corner. | 11-17-2011 |
20110277788 | Medical Implement Cleaning Device - A cleaning device for a medical implement is disclosed. The cleaning device includes a cap having an opening to an inner cavity, the opening being adapted to receive a site of the medical implement. The cleaning device further includes a compressible cleaning material that contains a cleaning agent prior to receipt of the site of the medical implement, i.e. the cleaning material is pre-loaded with the cleaning agent. The compressible cleaning material is at least partially secured in the inner cavity and adapted to swab and clean the site with the cleaning agent. | 11-17-2011 |
20110277789 | METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR MAKING A MONOLITHIC POROUS PAD CAST ONTO A ROTATABLE BASE - The present invention includes methods and materials for making a brush or pad for removing materials, particles, or chemicals from a substrate. The brush or pad includes a rotatable base for supporting a porous pad material. The base include an inner surface and an outer surface and a plurality of channels in the base for interlocking the porous pad material with the base. A porous pad material covers at least a portion of the outer surface of the base and is used for removing material from various substrates. The porous pad material fills one or more of the channels in the base and interlocks the porous pad material with the base. Preferably the channels fluidly connect said inner surface with the outer surface of the base and aid in the alignment of porous pad nodes and the distribution of fluid within the porous pad. | 11-17-2011 |
20110284025 | Method and Apparatus for Cleaning A Touch or Display Screen - An apparatus for cleaning the touch or display touch or display surface of an electronic device such as a cell phone or computer tablet comprising a wiper coupled to cleaner bar. The cleaner bar moves longitudinally and/or laterally across the electronic device with the wiper in contact with the touch or display surface. The wiper comprises both a moist pad and a dry pad. The moist pad is fluidly communicated to a reservoir defined within the cleaner bar. On its “cleaning stroke”, cleaning fluid is released into the moist pad and then deposited onto the touch or display surface. The cleaner bar moves longitudinally across the touch or display surface by manual or motorized means. The cleaner bar may also be in communication with the electronic device to detect when a task has been completed on the electronic device. After detection, the cleaner bar automatically traverses the touch or display surface, thereby cleaning it after every use. | 11-24-2011 |
20110284026 | PATIENT ROOM CLEANING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method improving air quality and reducing healthcare-associated infections performed by a cleaning personnel includes the steps of equipping a cleaning cart with a plurality of single-use microfiber cloths and a plurality of microfiber mops, wherein the cleaning cart includes a vacuum cleaning apparatus with an extensible vacuum hose and a plurality of attachments, positioning the cleaning cart outside of an occupied patient room, vacuuming the patient room with the vacuum hose including first and second attachments, disinfecting the surfaces that a patient may contact with a first microfiber cloth soaked in a disinfectant solution, cleaning at least one bathroom fixture with a second microfiber cloth soaked in the disinfectant solution, mopping the floor area including the floor area of the patient restroom with a microfiber mop charged with a neutral cleaner, and placing the microfiber mop in a plastic bag. | 11-24-2011 |
20110290278 | Fuse prong and receptacle cleaning tools - Tools for cleaning the blades of ATO and ATM type fuses and the fuse holding female receptacle in the fuse box. The fuse blade cleaning tool has two fuse female receptacles sized to receive the blades on the ATM and ATO type fuses. The receptacle cleaning tool has two sets of male blades having rough surfaces and sized to have access to various fuse panels to clean the interior surfaces of the female receptacle in the fuse box. | 12-01-2011 |
20110297184 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLEANING A FIBER OPTIC CONNECTOR END FACE - Methods and apparatus for the removal of foreign matter, such as oil and dust, from the end faces of optical fiber and optical fiber connectors. Cleaning is effected by bringing carbon nanotube material into contact with an end face to create a differential adhesion in the proximity of the end face that more strongly attracts foreign matter residing on the end face to the carbon nanotube material than its attraction to the end face. The carbon nanotube material is applied with cleaning swabs or tapes that are used to clean end faces with swiping actions. | 12-08-2011 |
20110297185 | Acidic Gases Permeated Carboxyalkyl Starch and Alkaline Starch Extrudates and Process for Making the Same - The present disclosure relates to particles comprising carboxyalkyl starch that are permeated with an acidic gas and their uses as absorbent materials. It was discovered that superabsorbent materials could be obtained from carboxyalkyl starch particles permeated with the acidic gas and heated to a temperature of at least 100° C. until they reach an AUL at 0.7 psi. of at least 14 g/g and a CRC of at least 18 g/g. Moreover, it was discovered that the pH of alkaline starch extrudates can be adjusted by permeating particles of the extrudate with the acidic gas even with treating the particles to temperatures less than 100° C. The carboxyalkyl starch particles obtained by the methods described herein are characterized as having intramolecular ester bonds, which are greater in number at the surface of the particle than in the core, and the particles have a greater concentration of cation of the acidic gas at the surface than a the core. | 12-08-2011 |
20110303239 | AGITATOR WITH INTERNAL TWIN MOTOR DRIVE SYSTEM - A floor care apparatus includes a housing having a nozzle assembly and a canister assembly. Both a suction generator and a dirt collection vessel are carried on the housing. An agitator cavity is provided on the nozzle assembly. A rotary agitator is provided in the agitator cavity. The rotary agitator includes an internal space. An agitator drive system is provided in the internal space of the rotary agitator. The agitator drive system includes first and second drive motors that simultaneously drive the agitator. | 12-15-2011 |
20110303240 | CONVEYANCE SYSTEM - This disclosure relates to street sweepers and interchangeable conveyor modules for use with street sweepers that are interchangeable. A first conveyor module is provided that is mountable to the conveyor support structure of the vehicle wherein the conveyor is configured to transport debris from the broom assembly to the hopper on a continuous belt having paddles. A second conveyor module is also provided that is mountable to the vehicle structure wherein the second conveyor is a squeegee type conveyor. The first conveyor module and the second conveyor module are interchangeable on the street sweeping vehicle. Because the size envelope and attachment points and mechanisms are common, the two modules can be interchanged at will. | 12-15-2011 |
20110308545 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING SOLAR SUBSTRATES - A method of removing at least a portion of an interaction layer on an electrode region of a solar substrate is provided. The method includes a step of providing a solar substrate including an absorbing region and an electrode region. The absorbing region including an absorbing layer configured to convert light energy into electrical energy. The electrode region is substantially free of the absorbing layer, and the electrode region includes an interaction layer. The method also includes a step of brushing the electrode region to remove at least a portion of the interaction layer. | 12-22-2011 |
20110315162 | POST POLISH DISK CLEANING PROCESS - A method for cleaning plated polished disks used in hard drive media is provided. The method includes positioning plated polished disks in a first batch scrubber having multiple first brushes, wherein each of the plated polished disks is positioned between two of the first brushes, and scrubbing the plated polished disks with the first brushes. The method further includes positioning the plated polished disks scrubbed in the first batch scrubber in a second batch scrubber having multiple second brushes, wherein each of the plated polished disks is positioned between two of the second brushes, and scrubbing the plated polished disks with the second brushes. | 12-29-2011 |
20120000486 | EMITTER WIRE CLEANING DEVICE WITH WEAR-TOLERANT PROFILE - An apparatus for cleaning an emitter electrode in electrohydrodynamic fluid accelerator and precipitator devices via movement of a cleaning device including complementary contoured cleaning surfaces positioned to frictionally engage and elastically deform the emitter electrode. The opposing cleaning surfaces laterally distort an otherwise linear longitudinal extent of the electrode under tension. The opposing cleaning surfaces are subject to wear, but maintain frictional engagement despite wear depths that exceed a radius of the electrode due at least in part to the at least partially complementary surface contours engaging the electrode under tension. The cleaning device causes respective cleaning surfaces to travel along a longitudinal extent of the emitter electrode to remove detrimental material and optionally to condition the electrode to at least partially mitigate ozone, erosion, corrosion, oxidation, or dendrite formation on the electrode. | 01-05-2012 |
20120000487 | CANNULA CLEANING DEVICE - A method for making a device for cleaning the cannula of a medical instrument and for cleaning a cannula with the device in which the distal end of an elongated support and guiding member, having proximal and distal ends, is secured in a cleaning element formed of a substantially reticulated hydrophobic polyurethane foam having a plurality of pores within its structure which define surfaces in the foam. The surfaces of the polyurethane foam are coated with a hydrophilic polyurethane coating and a liquid enzymatic cleaning solution is absorbed in the coating and then dried. When used to clean a cannula the cleaning element is immersed in water to wet the enzymatic cleaner inserted into the cannula and manipulated from the proximal end of the elongated support. | 01-05-2012 |
20120006352 | ROBOTIC SUBMERSIBLE CLEANING SYSTEM - A cleaning system includes a chassis supporting a propulsion system for propelling the cleaning system across a surface. At least one sensor of a first type is coupled to the chassis, and a surface engagement mechanism is configured to maintain the cleaning system coupled to the surface as the propulsion system propels the cleaning system across the surface. A cleaning device is coupled to the chassis and configured to abrade the fouling from the surface, and a controller coupled to the chassis and in signal communication with the propulsion system and the first sensor. The controller is configured to receive a signal from the at least one sensor of the first type and control the propulsion system in response to the signal. | 01-12-2012 |
20120006353 | JEV SYSTEMS - A footwear cleaning tool comprising a pick and/or a pry bar suitable to clean the athletic shoes. The footwear cleaning tool further comprises a shank having a proximate end and a distal end. Further, the footwear cleaning tool is manipulatable using one hand and comprises plastic. The footwear cleaning tool is designed to remove debris such as mud, grass, and/or sand from a bottom of athletic shoes such as cleats to increase traction of the athletic shoes. The proximate end comprising a T-handle and is knurled while the distal end is angled at approximately 70 degrees in relation to the proximate end. The distal end comprising a toothed engager further comprising a cloven profile. The toothed engager of the footwear cleaning tool is useful for pry-removing and/or scrape-removing the debris from between the cleats. | 01-12-2012 |
20120006354 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR CLEANING SURFACES - The present invention relates to a method for cleaning surfaces using an aqueous composition comprising at least one hydrophobin and a synergistically effective, non-interface-active, water-soluble additive. The method is suitable in particular for cleaning hard, hydrophobic, poorly wettable surfaces, such as, e.g., plastic floors. | 01-12-2012 |
20120017935 | MAGNETIC TAPE HEAD CLEANING - An embodiment of a magnetic tape head cleaner for a magnetic tape head, the head having at least one read/write surface, wherein the magnetic tape head is configured to read and write data with respect to a movable magnetic tape as the tape is moved in a longitudinal direction of the tape and across the read/write surface(s) of the head, employs a closed cellular polyurethane foam pad; and a support member configured to support the pad for movement of the pad across and in contact with the read/write surface(s) of the magnetic tape head. The closed cellular polyurethane foam pad may have a Shore hardness of substantially 55-60. | 01-26-2012 |
20120017936 | AGITATOR BRISTLE TUFTING DESIGN - A rotary agitator is provided having a body with an exterior surface. A plurality of bristle tufts extend outwardly from the exterior surface about an arc of less than 360°. A tuftless gap on the exterior surface provides for enhanced bare floor cleaning. The tuftless gap extends through an arc of between about 20° and about 40°. In one particularly useful embodiment two tuftless gaps are provided at opposing positions on the agitator body. | 01-26-2012 |
20120017937 | CLEANING KIT AND METHOD - A cleaning kit for cleaning and polishing a surface includes a scouring pad, a degreaser, a cleaner/polish, a microfiber cleaning cloth, and a container. A method of cleaning a metal surface includes the steps of providing a cleaning kit including a degreaser comprising surfactant, emulsifier and solvent, a scouring pad comprising coiled fibers, a cleaner/polish comprising solvent and surfactant, a microfiber cleaning cloth, and a container, and then applying the degreaser to the metal surface, scrubbing the metal surface with the scouring pad, wiping the metal surface with a microfiber cleaning cloth, applying the cleaner/polish to the metal surface, and wiping the metal surface with a microfiber cloth. | 01-26-2012 |
20120017938 | PLATEN CLEANING - To achieve cost efficiency, solar cells must be processed at a high throughput. Breakages, which may leave debris on the clamping surface of the platen, adversely affect this throughput. A plurality of embodiments are disclosed which may be used to remove debris from the clamping surface without breaking the vacuum condition within the processing station. In some embodiments, a brush is used to sweep the debris from the surface of the platen. In other embodiments, an adhesive material is used to collect the debris. In some embodiments, the automation equipment used to handle masks may also be used to handle the platen cleaning mechanisms. In still other embodiments, stream of gas or ion beams are used to clean debris from the clamping surface of the platen. | 01-26-2012 |
20120017939 | ARTIFICIAL FIELD LITTER PICK-UP DEVICE - A device for cleaning an artificial “infill turf” field includes a rotating brush assembly and a basket for receiving waste and infill material. The basket has a bottom with openings that allow infill material to be returned to the field, and a vibrator to promote separation of infill from waste. The device may include wheels connected to the brush assembly in a manner effective to rotate the brush when one or both of the wheels rotate, and a magnet for picking magnetic waste material from the field. The device may include an actuator for adjusting the height of the brushes, and a tow bar that allows the device to be positioned in an “active” orientation to sweep a field, or an “uplifted” orientation to transport the device across curbs or rough terrain. Multiple brushes and/or baskets may be provided. | 01-26-2012 |
20120024316 | SUCTION CUP FOR A MOBILE CLEANING DEVICE AND A MOBILE SUCTION SYSTEM WITH SUCH A SUCTION CUP - A suction cup for a mobile cleaning device for cleaning a hose filter. The suction cup has a base body with an outer circumference secured with respect to the hose filter. And, the suction cup has a through-opening with an inner circumference and a longitudinal axis. The suction cup also has a first felt seal secured with respect to the base body outer circumference, and a second felt seal secured with respect to the through-opening inner circumference. | 02-02-2012 |
20120024317 | CLEANING APPARATUS AND CLEANING METHOD - According to one embodiment, a cleaning apparatus includes a removing unit whose tip portion is harder than a constituent material of a surface layer on a back surface side of a semiconductor wafer (wafer) and which is configured to clean a back surface of the wafer held by a holding unit and a moving mechanism that relatively moves the removing unit and the wafer in a direction parallel to the wafer back surface. The removing unit grinds and removes a protrusion that is formed of a material same as the surface layer of the wafer back surface, by the moving mechanism relatively moving the removing unit and the wafer and causing the tip portion of the removing unit to come into contact with the protrusion. | 02-02-2012 |
20120024318 | RETICLE CHUCK CLEANER - According to one embodiment, a reticle chuck cleaner for cleaning a reticle chuck of an EUV exposure apparatus includes a substrate having a shape to be carried to the reticle chuck of the EUV exposure apparatus, and an adhesive formed on one of the main surfaces of the substrate. | 02-02-2012 |
20120024319 | AZEOTROPIC AND AZEOTROPE-LIKE COMPOSITIONS OF METHYL PERFLUOROHEPTENE ETHERS AND METHANOL AND USES THEREOF - The present disclosure provides azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions comprised of methylperfluoroheptene ethers and methanol. The present disclosure also provides for methods of use for the azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions. | 02-02-2012 |
20120031428 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE CLEANER - The present invention relates to methods for cleaning semiconductors used in photovoltaic cells and modules, and methods for manufacturing p-n junctions for photovoltaic cells and modules. | 02-09-2012 |
20120031429 | Device and Method for Cleaning Selective Catalytic Reduction Protective Devices - One embodiment described herein relates to a system for removing pollutants from a flue gas. The system includes a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system having a SCR reactor containing a NO | 02-09-2012 |
20120031430 | CLEANING DEVICE AND A CLEANING METHOD - Disclosed is a method and a device for cleaning a container such as a toilet bowl. The device includes an expandable member which is operable to seal an opening, such as a drain opening, in the container so as to allow a cleaning agent to be retained in the container. | 02-09-2012 |
20120037183 | ABSORBENT PROCESS FOR REMOVING EXTRANEOUS LIQUID FROM CONTACT LENS PACKAGING PRIOR TO SEALING - Extraneous liquid is absorbently removed from the rim or sealing area of a contact lens package prior to sealing it, so as to promote good adhesion of the foil cover to the rim when the package is sealed. As the package moves through the system, the package rim and an absorbent blotter are moved into contact with one another. The blotter absorbs any extraneous liquid on the rim. A vacuum or other dryer can be included to further remove the absorbed liquid from the blotter. | 02-16-2012 |
20120037184 | Method Of Regulating Anaerobic Bacteria Load On a Skin Surface - A method for regulating anaerobic bacteria load on a skin surface may comprise a number of steps including determining a baseline anaerobic bacteria load of the skin surface; applying a cleansing composition to the skin surface; providing an automotive skin care device; contacting the treatment surface of the applicator to the skin surface for a contact time; rinsing the cleansing composition from the skin surface; repeating the treatment steps at least twice over a treatment period; and determining a post-treatment anaerobic bacteria load of the skin surface. | 02-16-2012 |
20120042899 | CLEANING MAGNETIC TAPE - Methods and apparatus provide for non-destructive cleaning of magnetic tape. In one embodiment, a continuing length of the magnetic tape is submersed and passed through a covered solvent bath; and each side (front and back) of the continuing length of magnetic tape is swabbed with a cotton swab subsequent to the submerging step. The cotton swabs are arranged to swab each respective side of the magnetic tape. | 02-23-2012 |
20120042900 | BIODEGRADABLE WIPE UTILIZING BIO-BASED LUBRICANT - The present invention generally relates to a biodegradable lubricating wipe, such as wet wipes. The wet wipes typically being fibrous sheet materials, pre-moistened with a solution for improved lubrication and/or protection of an area. In one embodiment the solution is comprised of a bio-based lubricant, a bio-based solvent and water. In one embodiment, the solution is comprised of mineral spirits and refined soybean oil. In another embodiment the solution is comprised of soy methyl ester and refined soybean oil. In yet another embodiment, the fibrous sheet material of the invention is biodegradable and the solution portion breaks down into a vaporizing component and a biodegradable carrier portion. | 02-23-2012 |
20120042901 | MOP WITH RECEPTACLE - Some aspects of the present invention are related to a mop and/or mop head that allows larger debris to pass over at least a portion of the mop head and into a receptacle of the mop head. In some embodiments, the mop head and the receptacle are integrally formed. The mop has debris collecting material coupled to the mop head to collect dust, dirt, and other relatively small debris as the mop moves over a floor. In one particular embodiment, the debris collecting material is a non-woven material. The debris collecting material of the mop can be connected to the mop many different ways. However, in some embodiments, the material is connected via several projections extending from atop surface of the mop head. The projections pass through apertures in the dust collecting material. | 02-23-2012 |
20120055508 | DEVICE FOR DISPLACING MATERIAL LYING ON A FLOOR - The present invention relates to an assembly for displacing material present on a stable floor, including an unmanned self-propelled device having a frame, wherein the frame is provided with a slide for displacing the material and with at least one brush, wherein the assembly further includes setting means for automatically and selectively setting the intensity of the contact of the brush with the floor. | 03-08-2012 |
20120055509 | CLEANING CONTACT CLEANING ROLLERS - There is herein described an improved method for cleaning contact cleaning rollers. More particularly, there is described an improved method for cleaning contact cleaning rollers using a cleaning surface comprising lyophilic and hydrophilic microfibers. | 03-08-2012 |
20120055510 | Antiseptic Wipes - A personal skin cleansing wipe comprising a flexible substantially dry matrix formed from synthetic, woven, non-woven or knitted fibers impregnated with a substantially anhydrous antimicrobial, antiseptic, antifungal solution in an amount wherein the matrix retains its substantially dry characteristics and the treatment solution includes an amount of PVP-iodine as active in solution in glycol and or glycerin. The treatment solution, in addition to an effective amount of PVP-iodine as active, contains surfactants, preferably Tego® Betaine CK D, and optionally a compatible fragrance and/or moisturizer. The wipe is activated with water just prior to use. | 03-08-2012 |
20120060862 | TOWEL LOOFAH - A bathing device has outlet and inlet sides and defines an enclosure. Outlet and inlet sides are permeable to allow water flow through the enclosure. The enclosure is sized to receive soap and to form an air pocket adjacent to the soap, which may be in the form of a bar, a liquid or a gel. A zipper on the inlet side provides access to the enclosure interior. An absorbent member is located proximate the inlet side of the enclosure. In use, soap is located within the compartment. Water is flowed through the inlet side of the enclosure, through the absorbent member and into the soap compartment for mixing the soap and water. Water and dissolved soap are then delivered through the outlet side. Twisting the enclosure about the soap increases mixing as does squeezing the absorbent material to displace water through the outlet side of the enclosure. | 03-15-2012 |
20120060863 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WASHING A VEHICLE - The invention relates to a method for washing a vehicle at a vehicle wash facility. At least one wash tool is moved along the vehicle as a function of the contour of the vehicle. In order for effective cleaning of the vehicle to be achieved even if the latter has a complicated contour, the invention proposes that at least one wash tool be moved along the vehicle during a reference run, the movement of the wash tool being controlled manually along at least a partial area of the vehicle, and that the contour of at least the vehicle area in which the movement of the wash tool is controlled manually be stored in the form of contour data on a storage medium, and that the stored contour data be used in a subsequent washing operation in order to control the same vehicle wash facility or a vehicle wash facility of identical construction. Furthermore, a vehicle wash facility is proposed for carrying out the method. | 03-15-2012 |
20120060864 | E-Z BRUSH SYSTEMS - A barbeque brush device comprising: a brush assembly. The brush assembly includes: at least one removably attachable brush head having a receiver aperture, a handle with an extruded post, an end-scraper, and a wire loop. The brush assembly of the barbeque brush system is usable to remove debris and thereby clean at least one surface of a barbeque grill. The extruded post of the handle comprises a universal ball and socket system. The removably attachable brush head(s) is swivelly-held located at a heat-isolated distance from the handle via the universal ball and socket system. The receiver aperture of the removably attachable brush head(s) couplably receives the extruded post on the handle. The removably attachable brush head(s) is used as a cleaning means for use on the surface(s) of a barbeque grill. | 03-15-2012 |
20120060865 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR RESTORING OF CORES - A method (and device) of removing material residues, from cores to make possible reuse of them in the same manner as new and unused cores a number of times wherein cores with material residues in the form of a number of material turns are processed using a mechanism for lifting and tearing the material residues for subsequent simple removal thereof, the mechanism for lifting and tearing of the material residues is displaced along the core and the mechanism for lifting and tearing of the material residues is displaced from a position in on the core out towards and past the ends of the core. | 03-15-2012 |
20120067368 | APPARATUS FOR IN-SITU CLEANING OF A SEISMIC STREAMER CABLE - A system, method and apparatus providing uninterrupted cleaning of first and second parts of a deployed marine seismic streamer cable using one cleaner apparatus, the first and second parts located to respective sides of a bird attached to the streamer cable. The system comprises a connecting apparatus for connecting by a web or rung the bird to the streamer cable, and the cleaner apparatus provided with a slit open over the full length of the cleaner and adapted to let the web or rung pass from end to end of the cleaner, whereby the cleaner is allowed to pass from the first part to the second part without interrupting its cleaning action. | 03-22-2012 |
20120067369 | Cleaning station - A cleaning station that includes a container designed to hold a solvent and having a floor and two pairs of side walls connected to form an enclosure, with a first shelf disposed at a location elevated in relation to the container floor and a second shelf disposed above the first shelf, the second shelf being slidable and being removably provided, there being brushes located in an opening in the first shelf that may be used for cleaning tools and a plurality of additional openings in the first shelf to allow the passage of solvent. | 03-22-2012 |
20120067370 | SEMI-AUTOMATED HEAT EXCHANGER TUBE CLEANING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A heat exchanger tube cleaning assembly and method is provided. The assembly can allow for semi-automated tube cleaning of a heat exchanger or other piping or equipment used in an industrial facility such as, for example, a petrochemical plant or oil refinery. | 03-22-2012 |
20120073600 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TREATING SURFACES - A method and an arrangement for cleaning a soiled surface in which cleaning liquid is applied thereto, a mouthpiece provided with a cover is passed over the surface that has had the cleaning liquid applied thereto, at the same time as a brush mounted inside the cover and having a principally cylindrical form with its axis principally parallel to the coated surface, and having such a diameter that it protrudes outside of the mouthpiece in a direction towards the surface to be cleaned, is caused to rotate at approximately 2,000 rpm or higher in order to support the mouthpiece and treat the surface to break up the cleaning liquid and dirt that has been dissolved by the cleaning liquid and the brush into small particles that are withdrawn by suction from the cover and from the surface with an evacuation pipe that is connected to the cover by a connector. | 03-29-2012 |
20120080054 | RADIATION SOURCE MODULE AND FLUID TREATMENT SYSTEM - There is described a fluid treatment system particularly suited for radiation treatment of a flow of fluid (preferably water). The system comprises a fluid treatment zone for receiving a flow of fluid in contact with a surface of the fluid treatment zone. At least one elongate radiation source assembly is disposed in the fluid treatment zone. The elongate radiation source assembly has a longitudinal axis disposed transverse to a direction of fluid flow through the fluid treatment zone. The system further comprises a cleaning apparatus having at least one cleaning element in contact with an exterior surface of the at least one elongate radiation source assembly. A first motive element is provided and is operable to cause relative movement between a distal end of the at least one elongate radiation source assembly and the surface of the fluid treatment zone to define a gap therebetween. A second motive element is provided and is coupled to the cleaning system. The second motive element operable to move the cleaning system between a cleaning apparatus retracted position and a cleaning apparatus extended position. Movement of the cleaning system from the cleaning apparatus retracted position to the extended position causes debris contacting the at least one elongate radiation source assembly to be pushed into the gap. A radiation source module more use in such a fluid treatment system is also described. | 04-05-2012 |
20120085367 | Fiberglass Removal Pad and Method of Using - A fiberglass removal pad comprising a sponge and a layer of nylon material, wherein said sponge is covered with said layer of nylon material. A method for using the fiberglass removal pad is also disclosed. | 04-12-2012 |
20120085368 | Debris Sensor for Cleaning Apparatus - A piezoelectric debris sensor and associated signal processor responsive to debris strikes enable an autonomous or non-autonomous cleaning device to detect the presence of debris and in response, to select a behavioral mode, operational condition or pattern of movement, such as spot coverage or the like. Multiple sensor channels (e.g., left and right) can be used to enable the detection or generation of differential left/right debris signals and thereby enable an autonomous device to steer in the direction of debris. | 04-12-2012 |
20120097185 | PRESS CLEANING WITH LOW-VOC SOLVENT COMPOSITIONS - Low-VOC cleaning compositions effective in removing stubborn UV inks from printing-press components include at least one non-ionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of a sorbitan ester, an ethoxylated sorbitan ester, an ethoxylated castor oil, polyethylene glycol ester and an alcohol ethoxylate; and at least one carrier comprising or consisting essentially of at least one of (i) an organic solvent miscible therewith or (ii) D-limonene. The cleaning composition has a VOC limit less than 100 g/L. | 04-26-2012 |
20120097186 | Ostomy pouch cleaner - A hand tool and related method is provided for cleaning the discharge opening of an ostomy pouch. The hand tool includes a handle with a handgrip, a swab holder, and a bore extending through the handle; and a swab plunger having a telescoping shaft with proximal and distal ends extending though the bore, a gripping member attached to the proximal end of the shaft, and a swab engagement cap attached to the distal end of the shaft, the plunger having retracted and extended positions. A closed-end tubular swab is inserted over the distal end of the swab holder to wipe waste material from the ostomy pouch discharge opening. The plunger is then extended and pushed forward to detach the swab from the hand tool. | 04-26-2012 |
20120097187 | CLEANING APPARATUS, RADIATION SOURCE MODULE AND FLUID TREATMENT SYSTEM - There is disclosed a cleaning apparatus for a radiation source assembly in a fluid treatment system. The cleaning system comprises: a cleaning carriage comprising at least one cleaning element for contact with at least a portion of the exterior of the radiation source assembly; a rodless cylinder comprising an elongate housing having a first longitudinal axis; a slidable element disposed on an exterior surface of the elongate housing; and an elongate motive element coupled to the driving element. The slidable element is: (i) coupled to the cleaning carriage, and (ii) magnetically coupled to a driving element disposed within the elongate housing. The elongate motive element has a second longitudinal axis that is oriented in a substantially parallel, non-coaxial relationship with respect to the first longitudinal axis. There is also disclosed a fluid treatment system comprising: a fluid treatment zone for receiving a flow of fluid; at least one elongate radiation source assembly disposed in the fluid treatment zone; a cleaning apparatus having at least one cleaning element in contact with an exterior surface of the at least one elongate radiation source assembly; and a motive element coupled to the cleaning system. The elongate radiation source assembly has a longitudinal axis disposed transverse to a direction of fluid flow through the fluid treatment zone and a distal end of the at least one elongate radiation source assembly is spaced from a surface of the fluid treatment zone to define a gap. The motive element is operable to move the cleaning system between a retracted position and an extended position. Movement of the cleaning system from the retracted position to the extended position cause debris contacting the at least one elongate radiation source assembly to be pushed into the gap. | 04-26-2012 |
20120103363 | PRINTERS AND APPARATUS TO CLEAN PRINTER SURFACES - Printers and apparatus to clean printer surfaces are disclosed. An example apparatus to clean a surface in a printer includes an endless cleaning material loop and an advancer to advance the cleaning material loop when the loop is not engaged with the surface and to not advance the loop when the loop is engaged with the surface. | 05-03-2012 |
20120111360 | Method and Apparatus for Cleaning a Substrate - An integrated cleaner for processing disks is provided. The integrated cleaner includes a pair of spaced apart scrubbers each having a plurality of spaced apart brushes disposed along a length of the scrubbers, the pair of spaced apart scrubbers oriented horizontally and configured to receive a vertically oriented disk therebetween. A track is disposed below a gap defined between the pair of spaced apart scrubbers. The track guides an edge of the disk as the disk travels between ends of the pair of spaced apart scrubbers. The plurality of spaced apart brushes includes a first and/or second pair of opposing brushes having a roughness that is greater than a second and/or third pair of brushes downstream from the first and/or second pair of brushes, respectively. The integrated cleaner includes an edge cleaner configured to exert a force along an edge of the vertically oriented disk during a portion of travel of the vertically oriented disk along the track. A method of cleaning a substrate is also provided. | 05-10-2012 |
20120111361 | METHOD FOR SUBSTRATE SURFACE CLEANING - A method for cleaning and polishing a disk is provided. The method includes planarizing the disk and transferring the planarized disk to a first station of a polishing module. At the first station opposing sides of the disk are simultaneously polished as the disk rotates around an axis of the disk. The polishing includes continuously advancing a first polishing member contacting a first surface of the disk and a second polishing member contacting a second surface of the disk, wherein the advancing of the first polishing member independent of the advancing of the second polishing member. The method includes transferring the disk to a second station of the polishing module. | 05-10-2012 |
20120111362 | FLOOR CLEANING MACHINE - A floor cleaning machine is described having a first drive head and a second drive head which are both pivotally mounted to a deck. The first and second drive heads are connected together with a link rod. The cleaning width of the cleaning machine can be changed by pivoting the first drive head about a pivot point on the deck. The pivoting movement of the first drive head causes a movement of the second drive head, via the link rod, in order to provide a new separation for the drive heads. | 05-10-2012 |
20120118319 | RANDOM ORBIT DISC SCRUBBER - A random orbit scrubber comprises a main body having a front end and a rear end, a squeegee assembly coupled to the rear end of the main body, and a cleaning head assembly coupled to the front end of the main body. The cleaning head assembly can include a cleaning element structured for contact with a floor surface. The cleaning head assembly can further include a motor that is operable to impart rotational and orbital movement on the cleaning element. | 05-17-2012 |
20120118320 | Methods for Isolated Bevel Edge Clean - Methods for cleaning an edge of a semiconductor substrate include providing a brush in a housing, the housing provides a volume for holding the brush. A cleaning fluid is inserted into the housing to at least partially fill the volume holding the brush, with the cleaning fluid. The cleaning fluid is removed from the volume of the housing while the cleaning fluid is being inserted. The brush is rotated within the housing while the cleaning fluid is inserted and removed. The edge of the semiconductor substrate is inserted into a slot of the housing. The edge of the semiconductor substrate inserted into the slot is maintained at a distance and for a period of time. The distance is configured such that the brush contacts the edge of the semiconductor substrate but continues to enable rotation of the brush within the housing. | 05-17-2012 |
20120125363 | Robot cleaner and control method thereof - A robot cleaner includes a main brush to sweep or scatter dust off a floor, a main brush motor to rotate the main brush, a Revolution Per Minute (RPM) detector to detect an RPM of the main brush motor, and a control unit to determine a type of floor according to the RPM of the main brush motor acquired by the RPM detector and control an operation of the robot cleaner based on the determined type of floor. A carpet mode to clean only a carpet area and a hard floor mode to clean a hard floor area excluding the carpet area are given based on detected information relating to the material of a floor, which enables partial cleaning with respect to a cleaning area selected by a user and adjustment in the number of cleaning operations or the intensity of cleaning according to the material of the floor. | 05-24-2012 |
20120138087 | MOUNTED MOTORIZED BATH BRUSH - A device and method is disclosed incorporating a bath brush assembly for attachment to a bathtub or shower. The device includes a base structure having at least one movable brush, a power producing system to move the at the least one movable brush, a mounting structure to attach the base structure to a bathtub or shower. The base structure has a plurality of movable brushes, and the power producing system includes a pulley system connected to the plurality of movable brushes to rotate the plurality of brushes. | 06-07-2012 |
20120138088 | Apparatus for Combination Brush and Shampoo Dispenser - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for a combination brush and shampoo. The apparatus includes a handle, a brush head extending outward from a first end of the handle, the brush head having a plurality of apertures, an end coupler connected with a second end of the handle, a main channel extending from the end coupler, through the handle and brush head to the bristle pack such that the end coupler is in fluid communication with the plurality of apertures, and a reservoir formed in the brush head having a cleaning agent channel extending to and intersecting with the main channel. The system includes the apparatus and a semi-rigid region in the reservoir configured to be depressed and force the cleaning agent out of the reservoir. The method includes providing the apparatus, ejecting cleaning agent, and rinsing with water. | 06-07-2012 |
20120138089 | COMPOSITION WITH SURFACE MODIFYING PROPERTIES - The present invention refers to an aqueous composition comprising one or more amphoteric, organic polynitrogen-compounds having at least 3 nitrogen atoms contained in the molecule in the form of an amine and/or amide and one or more types of inorganic nanoparticles, a concentrate comprising said composition and to a method for treating and/or cleaning a surface which uses said composition. | 06-07-2012 |
20120138090 | SCREEN WIPER ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A SCREEN WIPER ARRANGEMENT - A screen wiper arrangement is provided including a window screen and a screen wiper for cleaning the window screen, wherein the window screen is arranged in an opening of a cabin and inserted in a window frame, and wherein the window screen includes at least one screen portion which can be moved between an open and a closed position. The window screen includes an electrically conductive element coupleable to an electrical circuit which has at least a first state in response to a first position of the at least one screen portion and a second state in response to a second position of the at least one screen portion. One or more contact points are available for detecting if the electrical circuit is in the first or the second state, and a wiper control element is provided which controls the activation of the screen wiper system. | 06-07-2012 |
20120145189 | Portable Self-Heating Steam Generating Device - A portable self-heating device includes a heating cell having a fluid permeable wall defining an interior space of the cell. The device includes an outer cover having a fluid permeable section, and an absorbent layer positioned external to the interior space of the cell. The heating cell and absorbent layer are positioned within a cavity formed by the outer cover such that the absorbent layer contacts the heating cell. A user can activate the portable self-heating device by contacting the device with a fluid (e.g., a gas or a liquid) that reacts exothermically with a fluid activated material located in the interior space of the cell. This raises the temperature of the device. This increase can be sufficient to heat any portion of a liquid adjacent or contacting the device such that the liquid is converted to gas and passes out of the outer cover through the fluid permeable section. | 06-14-2012 |
20120145190 | Apparatus and Method for Picking Up Stickers in Grassy and Other Areas - An apparatus and method for picking up stickers in grassy or other ground areas. A roller is rotatably mounted on a frame and a stretchable fabric is removably mounted and stretched on an outer surface of the roller. The fabric is of a construction and thickness to pick up stickers as the roller is moved by the frame and rotated in engagement with a grassy or other ground surface. When the fabric is full of stickers, it is removed from the roller and replaced with a new unused stretchable fabric that is removably mounted on the roller. | 06-14-2012 |
20120145191 | CLEANING CLOTH WITH ENCAPSULATED FORMULATION, STEAM MOP AND METHOD - A cleaning cloth for use with a steam mop having a housing mounting the cleaning cloth for cleaning the surface to be cleaned and a steam delivery system for delivering steam to the cleaning cloth. The cleaning cloth has at least one fabric layer that is configured to be attached to a steam mop and an encapsulated cleaning composition associated with the fabric layer and configured to be released by exposure to steam delivered to the cleaning cloth. A steam mop for use of the cleaning cloth and a method of cleaning with the cleaning pad is also disclosed. | 06-14-2012 |
20120152277 | Cleaning bucket system for flat mops - A double bucket system for flat mops that is mounted in a frame. One bucket contains only clean water. The second bucket is used to hold dirty water. The second bucket has a special fixture attached that the user slides the mop through. The frame compresses the mop as it slides through, which ensure complete, even pressing of the mop to extract the greatest amount of dirty water. The frame includes footpads upon which the user stands during the pressing operation. This ensures that the device remains in place during the pressing. Finally, once the mop has been thoroughly pressed, the user can pick up clean water from the first bucket for the next portion of the floor to be cleaned. In this way, the user is able to quickly clean a large floor with clean water instead of repeatedly dipping the mop back into dirty water. | 06-21-2012 |
20120152278 | METHOD FOR CLEANING A SEMICONDUCTOR WAFER COMPOSED OF SILICON DIRECTLY AFTER A PROCESS OF POLISHING OF THE SEMICONDUCTOR WAFER - A method for cleaning a semiconductor wafer composed of silicon directly after a process of chemical mechanical polishing of the semiconductor wafer includes transferring the semiconductor wafer from a polishing plate to a first cleaning module and spraying both side surfaces of the semiconductor wafer with water at a pressure no greater than 1000 Pa at least once while transferring the semiconductor wafer. The semiconductor wafer is then cleaned between rotating rollers with water. The side surfaces of the semiconductor wafer are sprayed with an aqueous solution containing hydrogen fluoride and a surfactant at a pressure no greater than 70,000 Pa. Subsequently, the side surfaces are sprayed with water at a pressure no greater than 20,000 Pa. The wafer is then dipped into an aqueous alkaline cleaning solution, and then cleaned between rotating rollers with a supply of water. The semiconductor wafer is then sprayed with water and dried. | 06-21-2012 |
20120152279 | ELONGATED WASHCLOTH - An elongated washcloth has one or more loops formed on each end thereof. The loops may be sized to fit a user's hands or wrists. The elongated washcloth may be formed from a single piece of material, where the loops are formed by folding the ends of a strip of material down onto itself. The elongated washcloth may be useful for people to clean themselves by rubbing a portion of the washcloth over sections of their body. The washcloth may be especially useful for people with limited range of motion, permitting such people to reach places they may otherwise be unable to reach with a conventional washcloth. | 06-21-2012 |
20120152280 | Touch Sensitive Display For Surface Cleaner - A touch sensitive display displays status of operation and controlling operation of a surface cleaner. The touch sensitive display is connected to the surface cleaner and interfaces with a logic processor disposed in the surface cleaner. The logic processor receives information from the touch sensitive display, various sensors on and within the vacuum cleaner, and variable inputs. The logic processor outputs information to the touch sensitive display, and controls various functions and components of the surface cleaner. The information displayed on the touch sensitive display may be determined at least in part by the architecture of the logic processor and the touch sensitive display. The information displayed on the touch sensitive display can be varied among different surface cleaner systems and can depend upon the operational state of an individual surface cleaner. The logic processor can transmit information wirelessly over the internet to a remote station accessible by the user. | 06-21-2012 |
20120152281 | CLEANING VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR PARABOLIC TROUGH SOLAR COLLECTORS - A vehicle and method for cleaning parabolic trough solar collectors ( | 06-21-2012 |
20120152282 | METHOD FOR REMOVAL OF BERYLLIUM CONTAMINATION FROM AN ARTICLE - A method of removal of beryllium contamination from an article is disclosed. The method typically involves dissolving polyisobutylene in a solvent such as hexane to form a tackifier solution, soaking the substrate in the tackifier to produce a preform, and then drying the preform to produce the cleaning medium. The cleaning media are typically used dry, without any liquid cleaning agent to rub the surface of the article and remove the beryllium contamination below a non-detect level. In some embodiments no detectible residue is transferred from the cleaning wipe to the article as a result of the cleaning process. | 06-21-2012 |
20120160267 | CLEANING METHOD AND CLEANING APPARATUS - A cleaning method according to embodiments of the present invention is a cleaning method of cleaning residues from a semiconductor substrate by rotating a roll brush, the method having cleaning residues from the semiconductor substrate while pressing the roll brush against the semiconductor substrate with a first pressure of 7.35 kPa or lower, and cleaning residues from the semiconductor substrate while pressing the roll brush against the semiconductor substrate with a second pressure higher than 7.35 kPa. | 06-28-2012 |
20120167917 | AUTONOMOUS COVERAGE ROBOT - A surface treatment robot including a robot body, a differential drive system mounted on the robot body and configured to maneuver the robot over a cleaning surface, a liquid applicator carried by the robot body, and a collection assembly carried by the robot body and configured to remove waste from the cleaning surface. The robot body has a forward portion and a rear portion, with the forward portion preceding the rear portion as the robot moves in a forward direction over the cleaning surface. The liquid applicator is configured to dispense a liquid to the cleaning surface such that at least a portion of the liquid is dispensed rear of the collection assembly as the robot moves in the forward direction. | 07-05-2012 |
20120167918 | FLOOR CLEANING APPARATUS WITH INTEGRATED DISPENSING AND CONTAINMENT ROLLS - A floor cleaning apparatus is provided. The floor cleaning apparatus includes a roller arrangement for carrying rolls of soiled and unsoiled cleaning media thereon. The floor cleaning apparatus also includes an actuation arrangement operable to simultaneously unwind unsoiled cleaning media and wind soiled cleaning media. | 07-05-2012 |
20120167919 | FAN FRIEND CLEANING SYSTEMS - A ceiling fan blade cleaning system including a vacuum attachment, configured expressly to be easily secured to virtually any household vacuum cleaner or industrial shop vac nozzle for convenience of the user in cleaning ceiling fan blades. The device is designed specifically to effectively eradicate dust, pollen, pet dander and other agents from all sides of a ceiling fan blade simultaneously, thereby preventing these agents from infiltrating a room's environment. | 07-05-2012 |
20120174946 | ROLLER COVER CLEANER - Disclosed herein is a roller cover cleaning apparatus. The apparatus may include a handle and a wire that is coupled to the handle. The wire may form a helix that extends around an axis of the helix for more than 360 degrees. The wire may be substantially radially equidistant from the axis of the helix along the length of the wire from the proximal end of the helix to the distal end of the helix. The wire may be at least partially resiliently flexible to increase the radial distance between the wire and the axis. | 07-12-2012 |
20120180812 | Combination pool strainer and brush and method of use - A combination pool strainer and brush for cleaning debris from a body of water and from a bottom surface of a water holding container including a frame defining an outer perimeter of an opening through which debris passes; a net for capturing debris integrally formed with the frame; a plurality of bristles that are integrally formed with the frame and cooperatively form a brush; a flange for scraping debris from a bottom surface of a container for holding a body of water, the flange integrally formed with the frame and formed at at least a 45 degree angle with respect to the plurality of bristles, wherein the flange protrudes outwardly from the frame at a least a 45 degree angle; and a handle attachment structure integrally formed with the frame on an opposing side of the frame from the flange adapted to receive an elongated handle. | 07-19-2012 |
20120180813 | System and Method for Cleaning a Wafer Chuck - A wafer chuck is cleaned using a cleaning cap to remove processing residue and particulate matter. The cleaning cap is configured to overlie and align with the wafer chuck and includes a base and a first roller connected to the base and having wound therearound a cleaning cloth. The cleaning cap further includes a second roller connected to the base and having attached thereto a free end of the cleaning cloth. During use, the cleaning cloth winds upon the second roller from the first roller when the second roller rotates about its axis. The cleaning cap can be positioned relative the wafer chuck by way of a manipulator to ensure the cleaning cloth contacts the wafer chuck with sufficient force. The cleaning cloth rubs the wafer chuck with both translational motion and rotational motion. | 07-19-2012 |
20120180814 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REMOVING FINE PARTICLES FROM PARTS - A parts cleaning device has at least one rotor assembly with an axis of rotation, and a plurality of microfiber cloths arranged at spaced locations along a length of each rotor assembly. The microfiber cloths each have an opening through a center portion thereof, and a shaft of the rotor assembly extends through the opening. A plurality of spacers are arranged so that each microfiber cloth is squeezed between two spacers. The rotor assembly is rotated together with the microfiber cloths so that centrifugal forces cause the microfiber cloths to extend radially outwardly from the rotor assembly and wipe surfaces of parts that pass within a path of movement of the microfiber cloths. A vacuum chamber has an inlet positioned in the path of movement of the cloths for removing fine particles from the cloths as the cloths rotate past the inlet. | 07-19-2012 |
20120180815 | High Efficiency Disposable Cellulosic Wiper - A high efficiency disposable cellulosic wiper includes (a) pulp-derived papermaking fiber; (b) up to 75% by weight regenerated cellulosic microfiber having a characteristic CSF value of less than 175 ml, the microfiber being selected and present in amounts such that the wiper exhibits a Laplace pore volume fraction at pore sizes less than 15 microns of at least 1.5 times that of a like wiper prepared without regenerated cellulose microfiber. The wipers of the invention exhibit remarkable residue removal efficiency. | 07-19-2012 |
20120192894 | CLEANING AND SEALING SOLUTION APPLICATOR TOOL FOR SURFACES SUCH AS STONE, POROUS TILE, OR GROUT - A hand-held tool for applying a solution to grouted tile surfaces includes a container, a cap assembly, a head assembly and an applicator body. The container contains the solution and provides an exit port. The cap assembly is coupled to the container and forms a conduit fluidly open to the exit port. The head assembly is rotatably coupled to the cap assembly and defines a support face. An aperture is fluidly connected to the support face and the conduit. The applicator body is retained by the support face and forms a perimeter defining a major dimension greater than a minor dimension. Solution is delivered from the exit port to the applicator body by a pathway including the conduit and the aperture, with the pathway remaining open as the applicator body is rotated relative to the container. The tool can be especially useful with stone or porous tile surfaces. | 08-02-2012 |
20120192895 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CLEANING JEWELRY - A jewelry cleaning device may include the following components: a basin having a base portion and for holding a cleaning solution, a support post extending upwards from the base portion inside the basin and shaped to securely hold a piece of jewelry in place, and a sleeve sized to fit within the basin and having a plurality of bristles disposed therein with a handle portion on the top end thereof. A plastic dome may likewise be provided on a top end of the sleeve. All components may be modular and may be readily fitted together to form a unitary jewelry cleaning device. By rotating the sleeve using the handle portion while a piece of jewelry is supported within the cleaning solution of the basin on the support post, a user may cause the bristles to clean a piece of jewelry. | 08-02-2012 |
20120204900 | Reversible Tube Towel Device - An ergonomically designed cylindrically configured wiping towel forming a tube with two open ends, forming a mitt with two openings, and further capable of being constructed with multiple, pre-selected exterior areas of varied colors and patterns for user awareness of soiled portions in order to discourage possible cross contamination. The cylindrically structured tube towel is designed to provide the same amount of cleaning surface as a flat conventional towel in a tubular cavity which encompasses and compacts into a more maneuverable, controlled and tubular device. The cylindrically configured wiping towel turns inside out in order to utilize all towel surfaces. | 08-16-2012 |
20120204901 | BRUSH DEVICE FOR CLEANING A SUBMERGED SURFACE - A brush device is provided for cleaning an interior of a pool. The brush device includes a brush component having a base with a back portion and a front portion. Bristles are configured to extend from the front portion. Additionally, the brush device includes a flap portion pivotally mounted to the back portion of the base. During the cleaning of the interior of the pool, the flap portion pivots from a first position to a second position, during a first direction of motion of the brush component along the interior of the pool. Additionally, during the cleaning of the interior of the pool, the flap portion pivots from the second position to the first position, during a second direction of motion of the brush component along the interior of the pool. The second direction is opposite in direction to the first direction. | 08-16-2012 |
20120204902 | VEHICLE SPROCKET CHAIN MAINTENANCE APPARATUS AND A METHOD OF USING THE SPROCKET CHAIN MAINTENANCE APPARATUS - A vehicle sprocket chain maintenance apparatus that includes a brush for cleaning the vehicle sprocket chain and a device for applying lubricant to the vehicle sprocket chain is adapted to be mounted on a vehicle and used on the vehicle sprocket chain while running the vehicle. The vehicle sprocket chain maintenance apparatus includes a mechanism for individual remote control of actuating the brush and the device for applying lubricant on the vehicle sprocket chain while running the vehicle. | 08-16-2012 |
20120216829 | MICRO FILAMENT CLEANING TOOL FOR EMERGING OPTICAL CONNECTORS - A cleaning tool for cleaning internal optical components of a fiber optic connector includes a cleaning strip that is advanced past one or more optical surfaces of the connector to wipe the connector free of contaminants. The cleaning tool includes a drive mechanism that is operated by rotating a drive, thereby advancing the cleaning strip along a cleaning strip path and into contact with the one or more optical surfaces. The cleaning tool comprises a cleaning tip that functions to place the cleaning strip in proper alignment within the connector in order to clean the optical surfaces that are not available for cleaning at the endface of the connector. Alignment features are provided in the cleaning tip to properly position the cleaning strip relative the optical surfaces. | 08-30-2012 |
20120216830 | WINDSHIELD WASHER DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SUCH A WINDSHIELD WIPER DEVICE - The invention relates to a windshield wiper device ( | 08-30-2012 |
20120216831 | CLEANING APPARATUS WITH BRUSH HEAD DISENGAGER - A cleaning apparatus includes an elongated housing bounding a chamber with a motor disposed therein. A drive shaft is at least partially disposed within the chamber of the housing, the drive shaft being coupled with the motor such that during selective operation of the motor the drive shaft is rotated. A hub having a rotational axis about which the hub rotates is coupled with the drive shaft such that rotation of the drive shaft facilitates rotation of the hub. A cleaning head is removably coupled with the hub such that rotation of the hub causes rotation of the cleaning head. A disengaging system is movable between a first position where the cleaning head is securely engaged to the hub and a second position where the cleaning head is freely removable from the hub. | 08-30-2012 |
20120222703 | ENHANCED SPONGE MOP - An enhanced sponge mop is presented for extracting cleaning solution from a mop head. The enhanced sponge mop may include a mop block structure, a hinged connector, and a sponge structure. Also, a rod may be threaded through a mop handle and attached to the hinged connector on one end and a pressure applying member on the other end. When the pressure applying member is moved from one position to another, swivels located on the mop block structure may allow a sponge attached to the sponge structure to be wrung. In addition, the mop block structure may include rails that mate with teeth located on the hinged connector to give additional stability to the enhanced sponge mop. | 09-06-2012 |
20120227763 | FLOOR MOP - A floor mop including a mop head; a bow shaped handle having a distal end positioned remote from the mop head, a proximal end pivotably attached to the mop head, a concave side and a convex side opposite the concave side, the bow shaped handle being pivotably displaceable relative the mop head between a convex side up operating position and a concave side up operating position; and a fluid dispenser mounted on the bow shaped handle. | 09-13-2012 |
20120227764 | AZEOTROPIC AND AZEOTROPE-LIKE COMPOSITIONS OF METHYL PERFLUOROHEPTENE ETHERS AND TRANS-1,2-DICHLOROETHYLENE AND USES THEREOF - The present disclosure provides azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions comprised of methylperfluoroheptene ethers and trans-1,2-dichloroethylene. The present disclosure also provides for methods of use for the azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions. | 09-13-2012 |
20120227765 | High Efficiency Floor Treating System and Method - A system and method for high efficiency floor treating is provided. Embodiments of the floor treating system include a floor treating device with a power source having a rotatable drive shaft with an axis of rotation, a flywheel with an aperture for receiving the drive shaft, a counterbalance connected to the flywheel, and a floor treating attachment located at a distance of at least 0.400 inch from the axis of rotation of the drive shaft. Embodiments of the floor treating method include agitating a cleaning substance using the floor treating device with the floor treating attachment positioned at least 0.400 inch from the axis of rotation of the drive shaft. | 09-13-2012 |
20120240957 | Apparatus for Cleaning a Screen and Method for Storing the Same - An apparatus for cleaning the touch screen of any personal electronic device, including but not limited to smart phones and personal computing tablets. The apparatus comprises a wet portion and a dry portion in a substantially horizontal figure “8” configuration. The apparatus may also comprise a reservoir for storing a volume of conventional cleaning fluid. When not in use, the apparatus is slid into a case which is configured to house the wet and dry portions of the apparatus in separate housing compartments. A method is also provided for storing the apparatus when not in use so as to prolong its effective lifespan and improve its overall performance. | 09-27-2012 |
20120247507 | Oil Cleaning Tool and Method of Use - An oil cleaning tool comprising an elongated handle extending vertically from a floor; an absorption piece attached to a bottom portion of the elongated handle; a bracket with a plate connecting the absorption piece to the elongated handle wherein the bracket allows the absorption piece to slide along the floor when the elongated handle is moved by a user over a layer of oil. The absorption piece may be a piece of wood or a piece of plastic covered with an absorbent material to disperse the layer of oil against the floor. Additionally, the bracket may removably attach the elongated handle to the absorption piece. | 10-04-2012 |
20120247508 | BRUSH AND METHOD FOR CLEANING A SUBSTRATE AND SCRUBBER EMPLOYING THE SAME - A brush includes a roller body, a first brush layer and a second brush layer. The first brush layer covers an outer surface of the roller body. The second brush layer is on the first brush layer, and is thinner than the first brush layer. The rate of pore formation of the second layer is lower than the rate of pore formation of the first brush layer. | 10-04-2012 |
20120260939 | Windscreen Wiper Blade and Device for Wiping and Washing a Glazed Surface of a Motor Vehicle and Corresponding Wiping and Washing Method - The invention relates to a windscreen-wiper blade ( | 10-18-2012 |
20120260940 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CLEANING SUBSTRATES/MEDIA DISKS - An apparatus and method for cleaning workpieces ( | 10-18-2012 |
20120266914 | CLEANING FEATURE FOR ELECTRIC CHARGING CONNECTOR - A contamination cleaner for a socket of a charging connector used with a charging station for an electric vehicle wherein the charging connector mates to a charging coupler of the electric vehicle during charging includes a housing mechanically configured generally similarly to the charging coupler enabling the housing to mechanically mate to the charging connector; and a cleaning contact, coupled to the housing and complementary to the socket, for engaging the socket and removing surface contaminants from the socket whenever the housing mechanically mates to the charging connector. | 10-25-2012 |
20120266915 | Plural Zoned Substrate Usable for Treating a Target Surface - A device for treating a target surface, such as occurs when cleaning a window. The device has a substrate. The substrate has plural, alternating zones. One zone may apply a liquid to the target surface, while the immediately succeeding zone removes the liquid from the target surface. The following plural zones may be used to repeat this process. | 10-25-2012 |
20120266916 | Squeegee Having at Least One Renewable Blade Surface For Treating a Target Surface - A device for treating a target surface, such as occurs when cleaning a window. The device has plural squeegee blades joined by a head. The head has a slot therethrough. A sheet may be longitudinally move over one or more than one of the blades to renew its surface before, during or after use. Each squeegee blade may have a dedicated sheet. The sheet(s) may travel through the slot to originate from or be stored within the head. | 10-25-2012 |
20120266917 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING OR CONTAINING A HYDROPHILIC POLYMER - Compounds and related methods are present to assist in the collection and/or disposal of polymers and/or coagulants, such as hydrophilic long chain polymers. A compound may be provided as a mixture of a polysaccharide, a salt, and a substrate. Such mixture may be cast over an area including, e.g., a spilled hydrophilic long chain polymer, and the polymer and mixture may be easily swept up and disposed of. | 10-25-2012 |
20120273001 | Optics cleaning apparatus and method - An optics cleaning apparatus includes a holder with a first end, a second end and an outer surface where the outer surface encloses an internal reservoir. A fluid applicator is connected with the first end and with the internal reservoir and a scrub pad is connected with the second end. | 11-01-2012 |
20120273002 | Pipe scraping tool, etc - A method of scraping a prescribed area of the external periphery of a synthetic plastics pipe ( | 11-01-2012 |
20120273003 | MOVING HANDRAIL SANITIZING DEVICE - A device for cleaning and sanitizing a moving handrail, such as those found on escalators and moving walkways. The device can automatically and continuously sanitize a handrail as it moves past or through the device, thereby preventing the spread of germs and viruses and encouraging users to make contact with the handrail for safety reasons without worrying about disease transmission. | 11-01-2012 |
20120279520 | PUSH BROOM APPARATUS - A push broom apparatus is shown having an elongated handle with an elongated broom head attached to the elongated handle. A plurality of substantially rigid bristles are attached laterally to the broom head. A plurality of substantially flexible bristles are also attached laterally to the broom head. At least one scraper blade is attached to the elongate broom head. | 11-08-2012 |
20120285483 | METHOD OF CLEANING A WAFER - A method of cleaning a wafer is disclosed in the present invention. This method is particularly suitable for cleaning the metal layer on the wafer. First, a wafer having a metal layer is loaded into a cleaning chamber, wherein a plurality of particles are inlaid in a surface of the metal layer. Later, a first clean stage is performed to rinse the wafer by jetted liquid introduced with megasonic energy. After the first clean stage, a second clean stage is performed to scrub the wafer. Finally, the wafer is dried. | 11-15-2012 |
20120285484 | METHOD FOR CLEANING A SEMICONDUCTOR WAFER - A wafer cleaning method includes: (1) providing a wafer cleaning apparatus comprising a sponge for scrubbing a surface of a semiconductor wafer to be cleaned; (2) implementing a pre-conditioning flow to pre-condition the sponge using a dummy wafer; and (3) performing a regular cleaning flow to scrub the surface of the semiconductor wafer to be cleaned using the pre-conditioned sponge. The dummy wafer has a plurality of upward protruding features on a surface of the dummy wafer for removing residual fibers or unwanted substances from the sponge. | 11-15-2012 |
20120291801 | Cleaning Implement Based on Melamine-Formaldehyde Foam Comprising Hollow Microspheres - The present invention relates to a cleaning implement based on melamine-formaldehyde foam comprising hollow microspheres, wherein said hollow microspheres have a median particle diameter (D | 11-22-2012 |
20120291802 | MULTI-USE CLEANING AND CONDITIONING CLOTH - A multi-use cloth for cleaning and conditioning metal and non-metal objects includes a two-layer, three-layer or multi-layer structure. Each layer is made of material either capable of retaining an oil, aqueous solution, aqueous suspension or solid or capable of preventing penetration of an oil, aqueous solution, aqueous suspension or solid. In a three-layer or multi-layer cloth, the separation layer is affixed in between two layers having one or both layers embedded with an oil, aqueous solution, or aqueous suspension. In a two-layer cloth, the separation layer is affixed to one side of the layer that is embedded with an oil, aqueous solution or an aqueous suspension. The cloth is folded with the oil, or aqueous solution, or aqueous suspension embedded side on an inner side. A user's hand holds the outside of the cloth and no contamination from oil, aqueous solution, or aqueous suspension or solid occurs. | 11-22-2012 |
20120298135 | Toothbrush Having Removable Absorbent Pad - An oral care device is provided. The oral care device includes a toothbrush and an absorbent pad. The toothbrush has an elongated shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end defines a handle for a user. The toothbrush also includes a plurality of bristles at the distal end. The bristles are dimensioned to enter the mouth of a human user. The pad has an outer circumference or edge. The pad further has an interior through-opening for frictionally and removably receiving the shaft of the toothbrush. The pad is fabricated at least along its circumference from an absorbent material. A method for brushing one's teeth using a toothbrush with a pad is also provided. | 11-29-2012 |
20120298136 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING A GROUND SURFACE OF ARTIFICIAL TURF - Device for processing a ground surface of artificial turf comprising filler, the device comprising a frame ( | 11-29-2012 |
20120298137 | FLOOR GRINDING AND CLEANING BODY - Floor grinding- and cleaning body ( | 11-29-2012 |
20120305025 | CLEANING VEHICLE, VEHICLE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A remotely-operable vehicle for cleaning material from beneath a structure. The vehicle includes a body having a front portion and a rear portion, a pair of support arms pivotally supported within the body, a drive system for moving the vehicle, a hydraulic system, a receiver for receiving control signals from a remote control device, a processor which generates signals for operating the drive system and the hydraulic system in response to received control signals, and at least one cleaning attachment removably attached to the vehicle at a proximal end of each support arm. A vehicle system as well as a method of cleaning coal from beneath a conveyor belt in a coal mine are also provided. | 12-06-2012 |
20120312321 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CLEANING A LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE - An apparatus and method for cleaning a laundry treating appliance using mechanical and chemical cleaning action. | 12-13-2012 |
20120312322 | BRUSH MANDREL FOR PVA SPONGE BRUSH - A cleaning device for cleaning substrates is provided. The cleaning device includes a generally cylindrically-shaped brush mandrel and a cylindrical brush. The brush mandrel has a body section with an outer surface positioned about a central axis. The outer surface is interrupted by an engagement member having primary features adjacent secondary features. The brush has a hollow bore formed around the brush mandrel with an inner surface interrupted by a second engagement member which mates the first engagement member. The primary features flow in a direction generally perpendicular to a rotational direction of the brush mandrel around the central axis and include a first surface which is generally perpendicular to the outer surface. The secondary features include a second surface which flows in a direction generally perpendicular to the first surface and along the central axis. No primary feature includes a radially obstructing feature formed over any secondary feature. | 12-13-2012 |
20120312323 | SUBSTRATE CLEANING METHOD AND ROLL CLEANING MEMBER - There is provided a substrate cleaning method which optimizes the shape of a roll cleaning member and can efficiently clean a substrate surface with a high degree of cleaning and reduce the number of defects remaining on the substrate surface. The substrate cleaning method performs scrub cleaning of a surface of a substrate with a roll cleaning member, having a large number of nodules on the surface and extending linearly over approximately an entire length of a diameter of the substrate and which forms a cleaning area between it and the substrate surface, by bringing the nodules into contact with the substrate surface while rotating the roll cleaning member and the substrate each in one direction. During this scrub cleaning, the area of contact between the nodules and the substrate surface in the cleaning area is made smaller in a forward-direction cleaning area. | 12-13-2012 |
20120318294 | CORE UN-BLOCKING ROLLER BRUSH - An unblocking roller for removing excess material from the openings of cells of a honeycomb core is disclosed. The unblocking roller includes a cylindrical core having a center axis and a plurality of clusters each comprising a plurality of bristles. Each of the plurality of bristles of each cluster is coupled to the core at a first end and projecting outward from the core. Each bristle projects a minimum of a first distance from the core. Each cluster is separated from adjacent clusters by at least a second distance that is at least 20% of the first distance. | 12-20-2012 |
20120325265 | WIPER CONTROL DEVICE AND WIPER CONTROL METHOD - A point value corresponding to a load state of an electric motor is set. The load state of the electric motor is detected so as to calculate a load point value of the electric motor and accumulate the load point values (S | 12-27-2012 |
20120325266 | METHOD OF PREDICTING CLEANING PERFORMANCE AND SUBSTRATE CLEANING METHOD - A cleaning performance prediction method determines a first distance from the origin of an X-Y plane to a first cleaning point on the X-Y plane, and the X-Y coordinates being determined for cleaning of the substrate to be carried out under first cleaning conditions. The method also determines a second distance from the origin of the X-Y plane to a second cleaning point on the X-Y plane, the X-Y coordinates of the second cleaning point being determined in the same manner as those of the first cleaning point but for cleaning of the substrate to be carried out under second cleaning conditions different from the first cleaning conditions. | 12-27-2012 |
20130000670 | TOOTHBRUSH FOR PROVIDING SUBSTANTIALLY INSTANT FEEDBACK - A toothbrush containing a handle, a neck, a brush head region extending from the neck and including cleaning elements extending from a base thereof, a motion sensor for acquiring data indicative of motion of the toothbrush along at least one direction thereof concurrent with brushing, a microprocessor for analyzing the data indicative of motion of the toothbrush concurrent with brushing; and means to provide feedback to a user of the toothbrush, wherein the motion sensor, the microprocessor and the feedback means cooperate to provide the user substantially instant feedback, such that the user may adjust brushing motion while brushing teeth, and methods of providing substantially instant feedback to the user of the toothbrush. | 01-03-2013 |
20130000671 | SUBSTRATE CLEANING METHOD - A substrate cleaning method is provided, which can clean a surface of a substrate with a roll cleaning member more uniformly over the entire surface even when a point (area) exists in the cleaning area of the surface of the substrate at which the relative speed between the rotational speed of the substrate and the rotational speed of the roll cleaning member is zero. The substrate cleaning method for scrubbing a surface of a substrate with a roll cleaning member, extending along the diametrical direction of the substrate, by rotating the substrate and the roll cleaning member while keeping the roll cleaning member in contact with the surface of the substrate, includes changing a rotational speed of at least one of the substrate and the roll cleaning member or a direction of rotation of the substrate during the scrub cleaning of the surface of the substrate. | 01-03-2013 |
20130008464 | Tool for Removing Ice and Moisture from a Surface - A tool for removing ice and residual moisture from a surface includes a semi-annular attachment having multiple teeth arrayed about the periphery on the forward facing edge thereof, the attachment including a substantially straight-edged scrapper bar disposed laterally across the anterior edge of the attachment opposite the multiple teeth, a semi-annular handle guard affixed to the semi-annular attachment, the handle guard including a laterally disposed handle grip, and a flexible squeegee panel mounted to the semi-annular handle guard along the front peripheral edge thereof, the panel disposed above the multiple tooth array. | 01-10-2013 |
20130008465 | FIBER COLLECTING CLEANING MAT - A cleaning mat for adhesively removing hair or lint or both from an environmental surface, and method of using the cleaning mat. The mat has a first surface which is adapted to receive and cooperate with manual pressure, and an opposed second surface which bears a slightly tacky material and a removable, reinstallable liner. The mat is briefly pressed against the environmental surface by manual contact and removed therefrom. Manual contact may be at an acute angle to the plane of the mat, whereupon frictional characteristics of the mat will oppose ineffectual sliding of the hand over the mat. The mat is flexible and may be pressed into conforming engagement with curved environmental surfaces. The mat may be protected by the liner when not in use. Mats may be provided in stacks suitably enclosed for retail distribution. | 01-10-2013 |
20130008466 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CLEANING DEPOSITS AND ACCRETIONS FROM AN END PLATE OF A SENSOR BODY - An apparatus and method for cleaning deposits and accretions from an end plate of a sensor body, for accommodating a measuring apparatus for determining one or more physical and/or chemical, process variables. The sensor body is sealed against penetration by liquid and a wiper is provided having a wiper blade for cleaning the end plate. The wiper is arranged as a subcomponent on a peripheral, appended module, wherein geometries of the wiper and the peripheral, appended module are so embodied that the wiper in the case of rotary movement from a rest position into a cleaning position, with the lower edge of the wiper blade being flush with the upper edge of the end plate, in the cleaning position, and in order that the wiper cleans the end plate by contact of the wiper blade with the end plate, and the wiper then returns to the rest position. | 01-10-2013 |
20130014781 | Cleaning Tool For Personal Care ApplicatorAANM Bouix; Herve F.AACI New YorkAAST NYAACO USAAGP Bouix; Herve F. New York NY USAANM Corbellini; FrancisAACI ThfaisAACO FRAAGP Corbellini; Francis Thfais FRAANM Bickford; William RobertAACI RonkonkomaAAST NYAACO USAAGP Bickford; William Robert Ronkonkoma NY US - A tool for cleaning a personal care applicator, particularly an applicator for a product that is subject to dry out. In some embodiments, the invention is implemented as a reusable cleaning tool. In other embodiments, the invention is implemented as a disposable, single-use or limited use cleaning tool. The tool comprises a relatively flat body having first and second exterior surfaces, and one or more cleaning regions that extend through the body. As an applicator is drawn through the cleaning region, dried out product is scraped off the applicator. | 01-17-2013 |
20130014782 | GLASS WINDOW CLEANING DEVICE AND A CONTROL METHOD THEREFORAANM Ryu; Man HyunAACI GyeongbukAACO KRAAGP Ryu; Man Hyun Gyeongbuk KR - Provided are a window cleaning apparatus and a method of controlling the same. The window cleaning apparatus including first and second cleaning units which are respectively attached on both surfaces of a window using a magnetic force to move together with each other includes a first magnetic module provided in the first cleaning unit, a second magnetic module provided in the second cleaning unit, a magnetic force detection part for detecting a magnetic force between the first and second magnetic modules, and a magnetic force control part for controlling the magnetic force between the first and second magnetic modules. | 01-17-2013 |
20130025626 | POOL CLEANING APPARATUS AND RELATED METHODS - A tool for cleaning debris from swimming pools includes a frame, a corresponding net, and retaining means for retaining the net on the frame. The preferred retaining means is an elongated strip of resilient, flexible material, having a generally U-shaped cross-section. The web portion of the cross-section includes an exterior surface smoothly shaped between its two edges to urge debris from the pool into the net. The leg portions of the cross-section include gripping portions to assist in engaging and/or disengaging the retaining means from the frame, to permit the net to be assembled, changed or replaced. Preferably, the retaining means is formed from at least two different materials. The preferred frame of the tool is fabricated from aluminum and includes an elongated, curved frame portion with its ends permanently assembled into the end of a tubular attachment member, to permit attachment of the tool to a handle, pole or similar structure. The preferred net of the tool includes one or more anti-slip devices to prevent the edge of the net or bag from slipping between the frame portion and retaining means. A corresponding preferred method of use is also disclosed. | 01-31-2013 |
20130025627 | CLEANING DEVICE FOR DRY CLEANING IRREGULAR OBJECTS - The present invention relates to a cleaning device ( | 01-31-2013 |
20130025628 | SCOURING BODY - A scouring body which comprises a sponge body and a sheet like textile structure arranged on the sponge body, wherein the cleaning surface of the sheet-like textile structure is sealed, strengthened and provided with scouring particles by means of a binder, is described. The scouring particles comprise plastic particles. The scouring body is characterized by an extraordinarily high cleaning power, washing stability and hydrolysis resistance. | 01-31-2013 |
20130025629 | SCRAPER BLADE DEVICE FOR CLEANING A SURFACE AND METHOD - The scraper blade device is provided for cleaning a surface, for instance a roadway surface, when moving in a forward direction relative to the surface. The scraper blade device includes an upper blade portion and a bottom blade portion. The bottom blade portion has a plurality of widthwise-disposed blade segments that are adjoined and juxtaposed to one another. The bottom edge of each blade segment is independently slidingly movable in an up and down movement out of alignment with reference to the bottom edge of the other blade segments and is biased towards a downward working direction. The bottom edge of the blade segments is also pivotally movable with reference to the surface to be cleaned about a pivot axis that is substantially parallel to the lowermost edge of the scraper blade device. The bottom edges is biased towards a forward working position. | 01-31-2013 |
20130025630 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVING LABELS FROM CONTAINERS - A method and an apparatus for removing labels ( | 01-31-2013 |
20130025631 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR WIRE CLEANING IN A GALVANIZING PRODUCTION LINE - A cleaning package for wires, method and system comprising said cleaning package, the package comprising a fiber-glass core, a synthetic fiber coating layer surrounding the fiber-glass core and interlaced with said fiber-glass core, and a coating layer surrounding, at least in part, the synthetic fiber coating layer, wherein the coating layer is a thermoplastic layer. The cooled-off galvanized wire is passed in between the at least two cleaning packages at a speed of up to 250 meters per second, while lasting up to eight hours. | 01-31-2013 |
20130032168 | SPRAYABLE GEL CLEANER FOR OPTICAL AND ELECTRONIC SURFACES - A sprayable homogeneous and high viscosity surface cleaning gel or gel foam composition and method of cleaning is provided. The composition may include from about 70% to about 99% of a liquid carrier; from about 0.002% to about 10% of surfactant selected from the group of non-ionic, anionic, amphoteric, and zwitterionic surfactants, and mixtures thereof; from about 0.005% to about 5% of a water-soluble polymeric thickening agent; and from about 0.001 to about 1.0% of a pH balancing agent. The sprayable gel cleaner composition may be completely clear without any suspended encapsulated particles in it and includes a viscosity range from about 200 centipoise to about 30,000 centipoise at standard temperature and pressure. | 02-07-2013 |
20130032169 | CONTROL OF A WINDOW WASHER SYSTEM ASSOCIATED WITH A WIPER SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - The present invention relates to the control of a window washer system associated with a system for wiping a glazed surface of a motor vehicle, said wiper system comprising a wiper motor for rotating at least one wiper blade holder arm, and this window washer system comprising a liquid reservoir connected to at least one nozzle designed to deliver, over a wiping cycle, at least one liquid jet for at least a first window washer system activation period defined between an instant (t | 02-07-2013 |
20130037049 | Hygienic article - The technical decision is applied for cleaning exteriority of external male genital organs. The hygienic article consists of the handle made to the shape of a dowel with the possibility of grasping by thumb and index finger of human hand and the sheaf of sliced cleaning material. The handle is made from press paper; sanitary-hygienic paper is used as the sliced cleaning material. | 02-14-2013 |
20130037050 | CLEANER AND PATH CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF - A cleaner includes at least one cleaning component, a pump module, a driving module and a control system. The at least one cleaning component and the plate delimit at least one space. The pump module is connected to the at least one space to pump air out of the at least a space to form a negative air pressure in the at least one space so that the cleaner is sucked on the plate. The driving module is connected to the at least a cleaning component to drive the at least a cleaning component. The control system is coupled to the pump module and the driving module and controls the driving module to cause the at least one driven cleaning component to make a movement on the plate. | 02-14-2013 |
20130037051 | Apparatuses, Systems and Methods for Cleaning Photovoltaic Devices - Embodiments of solar panel cleaning apparatuses, solar panel cleaning systems, and solar panel cleaning methods are disclosed. In certain embodiments, the disclosed solar panel cleaning apparatuses, systems and methods do may not require any water or other cleaning liquids in the whole cleaning process, which makes them prominent well suited in for water-deficit environments such as deserts. In one embodiment, the solar panel cleaning apparatus comprises one or more rotatable brushes each having a rotational axis and a drive configured to move each of the one or more rotatable brushes in a direction that is not perpendicular to the rotational axis. The solar panel cleaning apparatus is may be configured such that the angle of the rotational axis of at least one of the one or more rotatable brushes is adjustable relative to the direction of travel. | 02-14-2013 |
20130037052 | PLATEN CLEANING METHOD - A method for cleaning a workpiece support that includes using a workpiece that has been coated on its bottom surface with a suitable material is disclosed. This specially coated workpiece is placed on the support, and some time later, it is removed, taking with it particles from the support. In certain embodiments, the workpiece undergoes an ion implantation process to increase its temperature, and to increase the tackiness of the coating on the bottom surface. The material used to coat the bottom can be of variable types, including photoresists, oxides and deposited glasses. | 02-14-2013 |
20130037053 | Debris Removal in High Aspect Structures - A system for removing debris from a surface of a photolithographic mask is provided. The system includes an atomic force microscope with a tip supported by a cantilever. The tip includes a surface and a nanometer-scaled coating disposed thereon. The coating has a surface energy lower than the surface energy of the photolithographic mask. | 02-14-2013 |
20130048017 | ABRASIVE OR CLEANING PAD WITH A COMPOSITE RESIN AS A WEAR LAYER, FLOOR CLEANING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CLEANING A FLOOR SURFACE - An abrasive or cleaning pad includes a composite resin as a wear layer. A cleaning pad system for motorized floor cleaning or polishing applications includes a pad having a combination of two grades of melamine resin-based foam. A method of cleaning a floor surface is also provided. | 02-28-2013 |
20130048018 | POST-CMP CLEANING BRUSH - Embodiments of the invention include a CMP brush that has a combination of central nodules at an inner region of the brush and one or more edge nodules at an end region of the brush where the central nodules and edge nodules are in a staggered or matched arrangement with each other and an upper surface of each edge nodule on the brush has the same or a greater contact area than an upper surface of a central nodule. The area of contact of the upper surface of each edge nodule with the substrate edge region is the same or greater than the area of contact of the upper surface of a central nodule with the substrate center region. | 02-28-2013 |
20130048019 | METHOD OF REMOVING CHEWING GUM RESIDUES FROM SUBSTRATES - The present invention relates to a method of removing chewing gum and residues thereof from substrates using chewing gum modifying compositions comprising oxidising reagents and one or more oxidation catalysts. | 02-28-2013 |
20130048020 | ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT - An oral care implement includes a releasable sensory material that invokes a sensory response when in contact with tissues or surfaces of a mouth of a user. In one embodiment, an element is provided that is visually indicative of the sensory response. The oral care implement may also include a soft tissue cleaner provided with the sensory material. | 02-28-2013 |
20130056025 | IN-LINE CLEANING METHOD FOR ULTRASONIC WELDING TOOLS - A method for in-line cleaning of ultrasonic welding tools is described. The method includes applying cleaning solution onto a work surface of a welding tool to be cleaned using an application device. Then the method involves removing residue dissolved in the cleaning solution from the work surface using a cleaning device. Next, the work surface is neutralized and rinsed using purified water and polished with a cleaning cloth. Finally, the work surface is rinsed using cleaning alcohol and blow-dried with compressed air. | 03-07-2013 |
20130056026 | AUTONOMOUS CLEANING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - An autonomous cleaning apparatus including a body, a brush unit which is rotatably installed onto the body to collect dust from a bottom of the body, and a brush cleaning member including a first brush cleaning protrusion and a second brush cleaning protrusion that protrude toward the brush unit to make contact with the brush unit to remove foreign substances wound around the brush unit. | 03-07-2013 |
20130056027 | Cleaning Apparatus for Cleaning Mop Material and Method of Cleaning Mop Material - A cleaning device ( | 03-07-2013 |
20130056028 | WINDOW-CLEANING APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE MOVEMENT THEREOF - A window cleaning apparatus includes a first cleaning unit and a second cleaning unit that is attached to both sides of a window, respectively, by a magnetic force and moved on the sides, and a method of controlling a movement of the window cleaning apparatus. The method includes detecting the first initial attachment position of the window cleaning apparatus and moving the window cleaning apparatus close to the detected initial attachment position after cleaning. | 03-07-2013 |
20130061874 | Cap Sanitizer and Method of Use Thereof - A cap sanitizer with an anti-bacterial sponge therein for sanitizing a dispenser bottle tip or other similar device. The inner side portions of the cap are lined with a continuous sponge (or absorbent foam) ring soaked with antibacterial solution. An o-ring is disposed below the sponge to prevent solution from leaking from the dispenser bottle when the cap is in place. A cavity within the dispenser cap serves as a reservoir for the antibacterial solution, which is slowly channeled to the sponge ring via a perforated separating film. Alternatively, the reservoir may be disposed between the sponge and the sides of the dispenser cap sanitizer, with a perforated separating film between the sponge and the antibacterial solution. Solution from the reservoir is channeled through the perforated separating film into the sponge. In an alternative, a sanitizer cap for a toothbrush is provided having stiff fibers extending through the perforated membrane. | 03-14-2013 |
20130061875 | COMPONENT CLEANING IN A METAL PLATING APPARATUS - A plating apparatus includes a vessel for holding a bath of plating liquid. A head is adapted to hold a work piece, such as a silicon wafer, in the vessel, with a seal on the head sealing against the work piece. A component cleaner assembly may be used to automatically clean a component of the plating apparatus, such as a seal or a contact ring. The cleaner assembly has a component contactor, such as a brush, on an arm. An arm actuator is linked to the arm for moving the arm from a retracted position, to a deployed position, where the contactor is in physical contact with the component. A method for cleaning a component of a plating apparatus includes moving a scrubber or contactor into contact with the component and applying a cleaning liquid onto the component adjacent to the contactor. | 03-14-2013 |
20130061876 | Semiconductor Device Surface Clean - A system and method for cleaning a surface of a semiconductor device is disclosed. An embodiment comprises buffing the first surface with a cleaning solution comprising a reactant that will remove a portion of the first surface and also change the first surface from hydrophobic to hydrophilic. The first surface may further be cleaned using a brushing process that also utilizes the cleaning solution. | 03-14-2013 |
20130068250 | WHISK WIPER - A whisk wiper, a device having a a plurality of intersecting slits angularly disposed in an asterisk type pattern, is mounted onto a whisk. It is pulled down over the loops | 03-21-2013 |
20130074872 | IN-SITU BACKSIDE CLEANING OF SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATE - The present disclosure provides a method and apparatus for cleaning a semiconductor wafer. In an embodiment of the method, a single wafer cleaning apparatus is provided and a wafer is positioned in the apparatus. A first chemical spray is dispensed onto a front surface of the wafer. A back surface of the wafer is cleaned while dispensing the first chemical spray. The cleaning of the back surface may include a brush and spray of cleaning fluids. An apparatus operable to clean the front surface and the back surface of a single semiconductor wafer is also described. | 03-28-2013 |
20130074873 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD - A substrate processing apparatus comprising: a substrate holder which holds a substrate having a pattern formed in a surface of the substrate in a predetermined positional relationship with a reference indicator of the substrate; and a cleaner which abuts an adhesive member on the surface of the substrate which is held by the substrate holder and peels off the adhesive member along the surface of the substrate in a peeling direction which is not at right angle to a direction of the pattern, thereby cleaning the surface of the substrate. | 03-28-2013 |
20130081651 | MODEL TRAIN CAR AND ENGINE WHEEL CLEANING DEVICE AND METHOD - A model train car or engine wheel cleaning device includes a cradle having a base plate and side walls. Cleaning strips are mounted on the side walls and a spring loaded core is located there between. The core is moveable between a neutral position and a compressed position. Conductive strips are positioned on top of the core. Electrical contacts are electrically connected to the conductive strips. During use, the core is in the compressed position and the rail contact surfaces of the wheels contact the cleaning strips. When cleaning a model train engine with motorized wheels, the wheel rims are in contact with the conductive strips and an electric current is supplied to the electrical contacts, causing the wheels to turn and be cleaned. When cleaning a model train car with free-spinning wheels, the car is manually moved back and forth, causing the wheels to turn and be cleaned. | 04-04-2013 |
20130081652 | Apparatus and Method for cleaning Facades on multi-story buildings - The present invention relates to an automatic cleaning apparatus ( | 04-04-2013 |
20130087168 | Roof Debris Removal Apparatus and Method of Use - A roof debris removal apparatus comprising a generally rectangular platform with a plurality of omnidirectional rollers disposed at the bottom corners thereof, with a telescopic pole connected to the platform for manipulating the apparatus in multiple directions across a roof surface by an operator standing on the ground. A leaf blower, floor dryer or a water jet mechanism is secured to the platform, and a power source is connected to the leaf blower, floor dryer or a water jet mechanism. The apparatus is utilized to remove debris, such as leaves and twigs, from a roof surface. | 04-11-2013 |
20130087169 | REAR WASHER FLUID ENABLE/DISABLE - A method and apparatus for preventing the dispensing of a washer fluid onto a rear windshield upon detecting the disablement of the rear wiper arm is provided. The disablement of the rear wiper arm may be caused by the movement of the rear windshield from a fully closed position to an open position. | 04-11-2013 |
20130087170 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVING LABELS FROM WINE AND BEVERAGE BOTTLES - There is provided a system for removing a glued-on label from a wine bottle or other container, comprising in spatial sequence a brushing station for dry-brushing the container surface, a solvent station for applying a liquid solvent for removal of adhesive from the container surface, a container support, a drive for imparting relative motion between the brush and a containers when aligned with the brushing station, and a indexing system for imparting relative motion between the container support and stations whereby each of said containers on said support is brought into alignment and contact with the respective stations for sequential mechanical and solvent-based label removing steps. | 04-11-2013 |
20130092186 | REMOVAL OF PARTICLES ON BACK SIDE OF WAFER - The present disclosure provides an apparatus for fabricating a semiconductor device. The apparatus includes a mechanical structure that is operable to secure a position of a semiconductor wafer. The wafer has a front surface and a back surface. The apparatus includes a wafer cleaning device that is operable to clean a predetermined region of the wafer on the back surface. The predetermined region of the wafer at least partially overlaps with one or more alignment marks. The present disclosure also provides a method of fabricating a semiconductor device. The method includes loading a semiconductor wafer into a wafer handling system. The method includes removing contaminant particles from an edge region of the wafer from the back side. The alignment marks are located in the edge region. The method includes collecting the removed contaminant particles and discarding the collected contaminant particles out of the wafer handling system. | 04-18-2013 |
20130098394 | TOOLS AND METHODS FOR CLEANING SURVEY CABLES - At least some disclosed survey cleaning tool embodiments include a cable guide configured to lift a survey cable from the water and to guide it into a scraper mechanism that is configured to clean debris from the survey cable. At least some disclosed method embodiments include moving a cleaning tool along a survey cable deployed in a body of water; lifting the survey cable to a surface of the body of water; and rotating two or more scraper wheels against the survey cable. Some disclosed method embodiments may augment or replace the scraper wheels with two or more scraper blades. | 04-25-2013 |
20130098395 | SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATE CLEANING APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Methods, apparatus, and systems for cleaning a substrate are provided. In one aspect, a substrate is scrubbed using an acidic cleaning solution in a first scrubber, transferred to a second scrubber after scrubbing the substrate using the acidic cleaning solution, followed by scrubbing the substrate in the second scrubber using a basic cleaning solution. Numerous additional aspects are disclosed. | 04-25-2013 |
20130098396 | NOVEL 1,1,1,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-DECAFLUOROHEX-2-ENE ISOMER MIXTURES AND USES THEREOF - Disclosed are compositions comprising unsaturated hydrofluorocarbons, an alkene with the formula of 1,1,1,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-decafluorohex-2-ene and its isomers (the “153-10 isomers”). The invention further relates to use of said compositions in methods to clean, degrease, deflux, dewater, deposit fluorolubricant, carrier fluid applications and heat transfer applications. The invention further relates to novel 153-10 isomer mixtures, their method of making and their use as cleaning compositions and in the methods listed above. | 04-25-2013 |
20130098397 | SUBSTRATE CLEANING METHOD AND SUBSTRATE CLEANING APPARATUS - The present invention can reduce the burden on a scrub cleaning member without entailing a large footprint and a long cleaning time and can enhance cleaning performance. A moving arm is moved to move a scrub cleaning member from a standby position above the edge of a substrate to a scrub cleaning position above the center of the substrate. A two-fluid nozzle is moved in conjunction with the movement of the moving arm while jetting a mixed fluid from the two-fluid nozzle toward the surface of the rotating substrate to carry out two-fluid jet cleaning of the substrate. After stopping the jetting of the fluid from the two-fluid nozzle, the scrub cleaning member is brought into contact with the surface of the substrate to carry out scrub cleaning of the substrate. | 04-25-2013 |
20130098398 | Insert for a Microbial Scrubbing Device - The microbial scrub brush in one embodiment employs an insert that is impregnated with an anti-bacterial disinfectant and that is housed within a housing of alcohol-compatible material and sealed over by a removable lid. The insert is maintained in sterile condition until ready for use. After removal of the lid, the insert is moved over the end of a female luer or other portion of a medical device and rotated in order to clean the exterior surface as well as the interior luminal surface of the device. In one embodiment, the insert includes a base from which extends an outer wall that defines a chamber. A plurality of complaint fingers extend from the base into the chamber. A plurality of wipers extend radially inward from the outer wall into the chamber to enable the cleansing of both the exterior surface and an interior surface of the medical device. | 04-25-2013 |
20130104932 | CLEANING KIT FOR JEWELRY AND INTRICATE OBJECTS | 05-02-2013 |
20130104933 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLEANING TRANSPARENT ENCLOSURE FOR SUBMERSIBLE CAMERA | 05-02-2013 |
20130118524 | Autonomous Surface Cleaning Robot for Wet Cleaning - An autonomous floor cleaning robot includes a transport drive and control system arranged for autonomous movement of the robot over a floor for performing cleaning operations. The robot chassis carries a first cleaning zone comprising cleaning elements arranged to suction loose particulates up from the cleaning surface and a second cleaning zone comprising cleaning elements arraigned to apply a cleaning fluid onto the surface and to thereafter collect the cleaning fluid up from the surface after it has been used to clean the surface. The robot chassis carries a supply of cleaning fluid and a waste container for storing waste materials collected up from the cleaning surface. | 05-16-2013 |
20130125924 | OPTICAL CABLE WITH IDENTIFIABLE OPTICAL FIBERS - An optical fiber includes an optically transmissive element; at least one curable colored layer surrounding the optically transmissive element; and an additional removable colored layer surrounding and homogeneously covering the curable colored layer. The presence of the additional removable colored layer improves identifiability of the fiber, especially when the latter is included in an optical cable together with other fibers. | 05-23-2013 |
20130133692 | BRUSH WITH CANTILEVERED NODULES - A cleaning device for cleaning substrates is provided. The device comprises a cleaning brush having an outer cleaning surface surrounding a hollow bore and positioned around a first central axis al defining a first rotational direction α; and a plurality of cantilevered nodules formed on the outer cleaning surface, each nodule having a mounting portion connected with the outer cleaning surface, a cleaning portion connected with the mounting portion, and a contact member for engaging the substrate. The cleaning portion extends in a first direction D | 05-30-2013 |
20130139847 | CLEANING STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR FRICTION ROLL FEEDERS - With a cleaning system/method, a user places a printing device in a cleaning mode, inserts a cleaning apparatus that includes a cleaning sheet into a paper supply tray of the printing device, and executes a cleaning operation on the printing device. With the system, a set of instructions is stored on a machine-readable medium. The set of instructions causes the printing device to execute a cleaning operation on a feed nip of the printing device. The cleaning sheet cleans the feed roller and the retard roller when it is positioned within the feed nip during the cleaning operation. The set of instructions cause the printing device to move the cleaning sheet into the feed nip and to rotate the feed roller and the retard roller for a predetermined time period, when the printing device is placed into a cleaning mode. | 06-06-2013 |
20130139848 | Cleaning bucket system for flat mops - A double bucket cleaning system for use with microfiber mat mops. One bucket contains clean water; the second holds dirty water. The second bucket has a slide press for extracting dirty water from the mop. The system can use a connector to connect the two buckets together, or a single bucket with two compartments can be used. Both designs use a footpad upon which the user stands during the pressing operation. This ensures that the device remains in place during the sliding. Finally, once the dirty water has been extracted from the mop, the user can pick up clean water from the first bucket for the next portion of the floor to be cleaned. In this way, the user is able to quickly clean a large floor with clean water, instead of repeatedly dipping the mop back into dirty water. | 06-06-2013 |
20130139849 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REMOVING DIRT FROM A FLOOR - A device for removing dirt from a floor includes a carrier frame moveable over the floor, a motor mounted on the carrier frame, and a rotating body drivable by the motor and connected with the carrier frame. Several shovel-holders for shovelling dirt from the floor are mounted on the rotating body spaced apart from each other in the peripheral direction, are moveable along a path along the floor, and each have an open end in the rotation direction of the rotating body. A sweeper device for sweeping dirt out of one of the shovel-holders is arranged along the path of the shovel-holders on the carrier frame at a position substantially stationary in relation to the carrier frame, and is fitted with a sweeper element which, on rotation of the rotating body, moves between the shovel-holders and sweeps through one of the shovel-holders in order to sweep out dirt therefrom. | 06-06-2013 |
20130139850 | CLEANING DEVICE USED FOR CLEANING AN IMPLANT OR FOR THE DEBRIDEMENT OF AN IMPLANT SURFACE - The present invention describes a cleaning device used for cleaning an implant or for the debridement of an implant surface | 06-06-2013 |
20130139851 | POST CMP SCRUBBING OF SUBSTRATES - A cleaning method is provided for brush cleaning a surface of a substrate. The method comprises scrubbing a first surface of the substrate with a brush having a first surface geometry; and then scrubbing the first surface of the substrate with a brush having a second surface geometry, wherein the first and the second surface geometries are different. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 06-06-2013 |
20130160796 | ITEM REMOVAL - An apparatus and method are disclosed for removing at least one item of media from a rotating drum element. The apparatus includes a scraper element comprising a blade edge region locatable at an effective outer surface of a rotating drum element and a scraper element support that locates the blade edge region at a desired position at the effective outer surface responsive to a diameter of the effective outer surface. The scraper element rotates and moves laterally with respect to the support responsive to the diameter. | 06-27-2013 |
20130160797 | CATHODE SCRAPER SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME FOR REMOVING URANIUM - Embodiments include a cathode scraper system and/or method of using the same for removing uranium. The cathode scraper system includes a plurality of cathode assemblies. Each cathode assembly includes a plurality of cathode rods. The cathode scraper system also includes a cathode scraper assembly configured to remove purified uranium deposited on the plurality of cathode rods. The cathode scraper assembly includes a plurality of scrapers arranged in a lattice, and each scraper of the plurality of scrapers is arranged to correspond to a different cathode rod. | 06-27-2013 |
20130167868 | Stem Soaker - A protective device designed to absorb condensation occurring on stemmed glassware. The protective device comprises a surrounding member having an outside surface and an inside surface, where a slit element substantially transects the protective device between the outside surface and the inside surface, and a method of using the same. | 07-04-2013 |
20130167869 | FLOOR GRINDING AND CLEANING BODY - Floor grinding- and cleaning body ( | 07-04-2013 |
20130180544 | WIPER WITH SCRUBBER ASSEMBLY THAT IS RAISED AND LOWERED - A windshield wiper includes a wiper assembly, a scrubber assembly, and an engaging assembly. The wiper assembly includes a wiper support structure and a wiper blade attached to the wiper support structure. The scrubber assembly includes a scrubber support structure, an elongated scrubber element and a motor. The scrubber element is movably attached to the scrubber support structure and extends between a first end and a spaced apart second end along a central longitudinal axis. The motor is mounted to the scrubber support structure and is engaged with the scrubber element to reciprocally move the scrubber element along the central longitudinal axis. The engaging assembly is coupled with the wiper assembly and the scrubber assembly and is configured to raise and lower the scrubber assembly with respect to the wiper assembly. Also, an automated method of using a windshield wiper. | 07-18-2013 |
20130180545 | WIPER WITH ICE REMOVAL APPARATUS - Apparatuses and methods for removing ice from a windshield. A windshield wiper includes a wiper assembly, a scrubber assembly, and an engaging assembly. The wiper assembly includes a wiper support structure and a wiper blade attached to the wiper support structure. The scrubber assembly includes a scrubber support structure, an elongated scrubber element and a motor. The scrubber element is movably attached to the scrubber support structure and extends between a first end and a spaced apart second end along a central longitudinal axis. The scrubber element can have a hardness value sufficient to remove ice from the windshield. The motor is mounted to the scrubber support structure and is engaged with the scrubber element to move the scrubber element to remove ice. An engaging assembly can be coupled with the wiper assembly and the scrubber assembly to raise and lower the scrubber assembly with respect to the wiper assembly. | 07-18-2013 |
20130180546 | MULTIMODAL CLEANING BRUSH - A cleaning brush is a multimodal contact cleaner having both a microfiber head and a bristle head coupled by an offset handle assembly that misaligns a grip on the offset handle assembly with the microfiber head to improve features, including operation and ergonomics. | 07-18-2013 |
20130180547 | SURFACE CLEANING MACHINES AND METHODS OF USE - The present disclosure is directed to cleaning machines and methods of use to clean flooring and other surfaces. One configuration is directed to a cleaning machine that utilizes a motor to drive an interchangeable cleaning drum about a rotational axis parallel to the surface being cleaned. The cleaning machine can be operable to clean a surface, such as a flooring surface or other surface (e.g., walls, ceilings, etc.) without a vacuum, pump, solution tank, or recovery tank. The cleaning machine may contact the surface being cleaned at replaceable glides disposed at or near a distal end of a cleaning head of the cleaning machine. | 07-18-2013 |
20130180548 | METHOD OF REMOVING MATERIAL FROM A SURFACE OF A METAL WORK PIECE - A method of removing material such as surface treatments, metal coatings, and other material layers from an edge region of a metal work piece where they could potentially contaminate a nearby weld. According to one embodiment, a scraper tool includes a body having a base portion and a tab portion, and several scraping elements attached to the base portion. During operation, the scraping elements scrape one or more surfaces of the edge region so that the depth to which the scraping element engage the metal work piece is generally affected by the amount of rotation of the scraper tool about a pivot axis. | 07-18-2013 |
20130186432 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR APPLYING CLEANING FLUID TO A WHEEL OF A VEHICLE IN A VEHICLE WASHING INSTALLATION AND VEHICLE WASHING INSTALLATION - A device for applying a cleaning fluid to a wheel of a vehicle in a vehicle washing installation using a spray nozzle and a wheel washing brush that is driven in rotation and can be moved by a guide between a rest position remote from a wheel and a cleaning position on the wheel. The device, an associated vehicle washing installation and method each permit economical application of the cleaning fluid matched to the size of the wheels to be cleaned. The method includes the steps of: a) determining the position of the wheel in the washing direction, b) determining the distance of the wheel from the device, c) moving the spray nozzle to the spraying position at the spraying distance from the wheel, d) spraying cleaning fluid onto the wheel using the spray nozzle ( | 07-25-2013 |
20130192631 | TRASH CONTAINER - The improved trash container may have a dustpan attached to the opening of the trash container. The dustpan engages the ground when the trash container is laid down flat. As the trash container is moved from one location to another, the lip of the dustpan is self sharpening. The ground sharpens the lip of the dust pan to further improve contact between the floor and the lip or mitigate dust from slipping under the dustpan itself when the waste product is being swept into the trash container. Moreover, the improved trash container may have a raised lower portion to balance the trashcan on the lip and the raised portion to facilitate contact between the lip and the ground. The lip may be manufactured from a softer material compared to the raised proportion to increase the life span of the improved trash container. | 08-01-2013 |
20130192632 | CLEANER FOR THE HULLS OF BOATS OR SHIPS - A cleaner for the hulls of boats or ships comprises a supporting frame ( | 08-01-2013 |
20130192633 | ARTIFICIAL TURF CLEANING SYSTEM - An artificial turf cleaning system and a method for cleaning artificial turf surfaces are disclosed. The artificial turf cleaning system includes (a) at least two wheels, (b) at least one liquid tank, (c) a tap for controlling the dripping rate and covering at least one liquid tank, (d) a cleaning drum having replaceable brushes, and wherein the cleaning drum is coupled mechanically to the wheels by cog-wheels transmission gear, (e) a removable rubbish storage tank, and (f) a handle, wherein the artificial turf cleaning system is designed for manually cleaning artificial turf surfaces. | 08-01-2013 |
20130192634 | BRUSH CLEANING SYSTEM - A plate with a static charge on a surface is used to clean a brush. The plate uses both static charge and mechanical force to remove particles from the surface of the brush to increase the useful life of the brush. | 08-01-2013 |
20130192635 | Phone Display Wiping Case - A method and apparatus for wiping dust, oils, and dirt off of the display of a phone when inserting said phone into a phone case. Such method and apparatus providing for a more convenient and more complete cleaning of the display of the phone during regular use of said phone case. | 08-01-2013 |
20130192636 | ARENA CLEANER MACHINE AND METHOD FOR CLEANING AN ARENA - An arena cleaning machine includes cleaning members, such as pads or brushes supported on a carriage that provides stability to the cleaning members and situates them in a position to contact the surface of ice rink dasher boards. The cleaning members are moveable into a desired cleaning position by adjusting their position along the carriage. A driver of the machine can make several passes around the rink, cleaning successive strips on the dasher boards. | 08-01-2013 |
20130199563 | ADJUSTABLE BRUSH CLEANING APPARATUS FOR SEMICONDUCTOR WAFERS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A cleaning apparatus for cleaning a semiconductor wafer includes a rotary brush to be positioned to clean the semiconductor wafer, and an optical sensing device associated with the rotary brush to sense a separation distance between a reference position thereon and the semiconductor wafer. An actuator is coupled to the optical sensing device to position the rotary brush based upon the sensed separation distance. | 08-08-2013 |
20130199564 | Retractable Display Screen Cleaner - A hand held cleaning apparatus with a retractable, self-replenishing cleaning assembly used to remove fingerprints and dirt from display screens. A dry compound is used to clean screens ranging from personal cell phone screens to larger monitor-sized display screens. In a simple one-handed motion, the cleaning assembly is extended to be used, and then retracted for storage. | 08-08-2013 |
20130199565 | 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 vehicle and moveable along the length thereof. At least one trolley assembly is operatively supported by the bridge assembly and is moveable in a direction generally transverse to the movement of the bridge assembly. At least one cleaning arm assembly for delivering cleaning fluid to or for brushing the surface of a vehicle is operatively supported by the at least one trolley assembly or bridge. The cleaning arm assembly is moveable with the bridge assembly along the length of the vehicle, and transversely with the at least one trolley assembly to adjust the location of the cleaning arm relative to the vehicle, wherein the bridge assembly moves in association with movement of the vehicle to position the cleaning arm assembly adjacent at least a portion of the front, sides and rear of the vehicle as it moves along the path. A variable impact or patterning spray arm or drying system is also provided. | 08-08-2013 |
20130206166 | ALUMINUM SAFE COMPOSITIONS FOR REMOVING CURED POLYSULFIDE RESINS - A metal-safe dissolving composition for cured resins, comprising a solvent blend that includes a metal safe solvent mixture with addition of a soluble alkali that exhibits a pKa value ≧12. The solvent mixture may include the preferred solvent for metal safety, gamma-butyrolactone (GBL), and the preferred soluble amine, 1,8-diazabicyclo(5.4.0)undec-7-ene (DBU). The solvent, n,n-dimethylacetamide (DMAC) or others, are chosen for high penetration and solvency to polar resins. To this mixture, a surfactant, inhibitor, and cellulose derivative may be added to produce a gel-form property. The product may be used to remove coatings and sealants present on vertical and horizontal surfaces and hard to reach areas commonly encountered when performing maintenance on aviation fuel tanks and similar equipment. Of key importance for the remover is its safety to aluminum and aluminum alloy substrates as demonstrated by modified test methods for sandwich corrosion, for example, ASTM F1110. | 08-15-2013 |
20130206167 | CLEANING SYSTEM FOR SOLAR REFLECTORS/COLLECTORS - A system and method for cleaning a reflector/collector pivotally mounted on a pivoting mechanism, the system including a wiping device disposed on one side of the reflector/collector, and a counterbalance element coupled to the wiping device over a top end of the reflector/collector, wherein the pivoting mechanism causes the reflector/collector to pivot between a first state wherein the wiping device moves to the top end of the reflector/collector by means of gravity and cleans the reflector/collector, and a second state wherein the wiping device moves to a bottom end of reflector/collector by means of gravity and cleans the reflector/collector. | 08-15-2013 |
20130206168 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR SCRUBBING SUBSTRATES - One aspect of the present invention includes an apparatus for scrubbing substrates such as a roller scrubber. According to one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a scrubbing medium having an axial bore and a mandrel having a section disposed through the axial bore of the scrubbing medium. The mandrel is configured so that it exerts an adjustable axial compression on the scrubbing medium. According to another embodiment, the apparatus comprises a roller scrubber. The roller scrubber comprises a scrubbing medium comprising a plurality of discrete disks having a center hole. The disks are disposed side by side so that the center holes form an axial bore in the scrubbing medium. The combined outer edges of the plurality of disks form a scrubbing surface of the roller scrubber. | 08-15-2013 |
20130206169 | Device and Method for Cleaning a Wire - Device for scrubbing a metal wire, including means for feeding and running the wire (F), at least two pairs of rotary brushes ( | 08-15-2013 |
20130206170 | COVERAGE ROBOT MOBILITY - An autonomous coverage robot includes a body having at least one outer wall, a drive system disposed on the body and configured to maneuver the robot over a work surface, and a cleaning assembly carried by the body. The cleaning assembly includes first and second cleaning rollers rotatably coupled to the body, a suction assembly having a channel disposed adjacent at least one of the cleaning rollers, and a container in fluid communication with the channel. The container is configured to collect debris drawn into the channel. The suction assembly is configured to draw debris removed from the work surface by at least one of the cleaning rollers into the channel, and the container has a wall common with the at least one outer wall of the body. | 08-15-2013 |
20130206171 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING SCRUBBER, SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD - A removal target can be effectively removed from a substrate. In a substrate processing apparatus | 08-15-2013 |
20130206172 | OIL REMOVAL METHOD AND APPARATUS - A device for removing spilled oil, oily substances or other liquids from a surface has a main body with a pair of handles towards its upper end and a cleaning head at the lower end. The cleaning head is fitted with rotary brushes and also contains a motor and drive gear. At the upper end of the main body, a flexible pipe is connected to a hollow passage formed by and extending through the main body via a short flexible pipe to the cleaning head. In the opposite direction, the flexible pipe extends to remote air pressure, vacuum and sorbent material sources. The device has three main modes of operation which are used in sequence to supply absorbent material (e.g., chipped bark) to the contaminated ground; then the absorbent material is massaged into the surface of the ground; and finally the absorbent material together with the liquid is removed. | 08-15-2013 |
20130206173 | MOBILE CLEANING DEVICE FOR SOLAR PANELS - The invention concerns a mobile cleaning device suitable for displacing along and cleaning a series of adjacent tilted solar panels aligned in a row and requiring therefor no superstructure fixed to the row of solar panels. The device includes a supporting frame defining a cleaning plane, on which are mounted a cleaning device suitable for cleaning a surface parallel to the cleaning plane, a support device for maintaining the supporting frame substantially parallel to the surface to be cleaned during the displacement of the cleaning device along a row of solar panels; and a guiding device for guiding the displacement of the cleaning device along a row of solar panels. The guiding device includes at least two, preferably at least three, separate guiding wheels, which are aligned along a straight line parallel to the cleaning plane and adjacent to a first edge of the frame. Each guiding wheel is mounted such as to rotate about an axis substantially normal to the cleaning plane and suitable for resting and rolling on the upper edge of the aligned solar panels with the cleaning device in cleaning contact with the surface to be cleaned. | 08-15-2013 |
20130206174 | DUAL USE CLEANING APPARATUS AND METHOD - The present invention provides a cleaning assembly for use in a media processing device. In various embodiments, the cleaning assembly includes a first roller that at least partially engages a second roller, and a transport path that passes between the first roller and the second roller. There may also be a third collection roller that at least partially engages the second roller. The third collection roller may also engage a drive assembly that may be used to drive a media substrate along the transport path. In one embodiment, the second roller defines a surface adherence that is greater than a surface adherence of the first roller and the third collection roller defines a surface adherence that is greater than the surface adherence of the second roller and the drive assembly. As a result, the present invention provides a cleaning assembly capable of cleaning the drive assembly and opposed surfaces of a media substrate in a single pass. | 08-15-2013 |
20130213435 | NEUTRAL FLOOR CLEANER - Compositions and methods for improved cleaning using neutral cleaners are disclosed. In particular, neutral pH cleaning compositions according to the invention employ a synergistic combination of water insoluble surfactants and an anionic hydrotropes capable of forming a stable, low-foaming solution. The neutral cleaning solutions provide significant benefits over water insoluble microemulsions traditionally used for neutral cleaning compositions and provide at least equivalent cleaning efficacy as non-neutral cleaning compositions. | 08-22-2013 |
20130213436 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REMOVING DIRT - The invention relates to a device for removing dirt, in particular oil, extreme dirt, etc. on a surface, in particular on a road pavement, wherein the device is integrated into a vehicle or associated with the vehicle, comprising nozzles ( | 08-22-2013 |
20130213437 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD - A substrate processing apparatus removes foreign substances from a substrate at high removal efficiency. The substrate processing apparatus includes: a scrubber to perform surface processing of the substrate by bringing a scrubbing member into sliding contact with a first surface of the substrate, a hydrostatic support mechanism for supporting a second surface of the substrate via fluid pressure without contacting the substrate, the second surface being an opposite surface of the first surface, a cleaner to clean the processed substrate, and a dryer to dry the cleaned substrate. The scrubber brings the scrubbing member into sliding contact with the first surface while rotating the scrubbing member about a central axis of the scrubber. | 08-22-2013 |
20130213438 | CARPET CLEANING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A carpet cleaning system including a cleaning agent that is one of dilutable with and dissolvable in water to generate a cleaning solution. The cleaning system includes a brush disc that has a substantially bowl-shaped glide plate, and bristles disposed in a bristle region. The cleaning system further includes a carpet cleaning apparatus that has a reservoir for containing the cleaning solution, a motor, an aeration device, a power source, and a control system. The motor rotatably actuates the brush disc. The aeration device is fluidly coupled to the reservoir for aerating the cleaning solution to generate foam. The aeration device dispenses foam into at least one of the opening of the glide plate and the bristle region at a rate equivalent to between about 0.028 gallons per minute and about 0.042 gallons per minute. | 08-22-2013 |
20130220367 | Method and Device for Treatment of a Pipestring Section that is Positioned in a Set-Back - A method for treating pipe string sections being in a set-back and being arranged in a vertical position comprises arranging a remote-controllable manipulator at least at one of the threaded portions of the pipe string sections. In addition, the method comprises providing the remote-controllable manipulator with a tool. The tool is arranged to at least clean or lubricate said threaded portion. Further, the method comprises moving the tool to a threaded portion which is to be treated and at least clean or lubricate the threaded portion. | 08-29-2013 |
20130220368 | SUBSTRATE CLEANING METHOD - A substrate cleaning method can prevent corrosion of copper interconnects even when the cleaning method, which uses two-fluid jet cleaning, is used for cleaning of a surface of a substrate after polishing. The substrate cleaning method includes: carrying out primary cleaning of a surface of a substrate by scrub cleaning using a neutral or alkaline liquid chemical as a cleaning liquid; carrying out finish cleaning of the surface of the substrate by two-fluid jet cleaning which cleans the surface of the substrate in a non-contact manner by jetting carbonated water, comprising pure water or ultrapure water containing dissolved CO | 08-29-2013 |
20130220369 | VEHICLE WASHING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WASHING VEHICLES IN THE VEHICLE WASHING SYSTEM - The invention relates to a vehicle washing system ( | 08-29-2013 |
20130228194 | Vacuum Filter System and Method with Integrated Filter Cleaning - A filter system for a vacuum cleaner may include an air intake manifold having a tubular air inlet and a tubular perforated filter cage, the filter cage having a first end coupled to the air inlet and a free second end, the air inlet having an outer surface with a seal, a filter agitator coupled to the intake manifold and arranged alongside the filter cage, the filter agitator having a cleaning surface disposed adjacent to the filter cage, and a filter holder having a first end, a longitudinally opposite second end for coupling to a filter, and at least one coupler for removably coupling the filter holder to the filter inlet of the vacuum cleaner. A method of cleaning a vacuum cleaner filter may include coupling the filter holder to the filter inlet and rotating the filter holder so that the filter rotates about the filter cage. | 09-05-2013 |
20130228195 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLEANING PANEL - Disclosed are a cleaning system for a panel, which includes a steam sprayer for spraying steam on the panel and a cooling water sprayer for spraying cooling water on the panel, and a cleaning method of a panel performing cleaning the panel through steam spraying and cooling water spraying. While the panel is sprayed with steam, a foreign substance attached to the panel may be temporarily swollen or experience a phase change. After the process of spraying the steam, the panel is sprayed with cool water, through which the foreign substance is cooled and condensed, which may cause weakening of the coupling force with the panel. | 09-05-2013 |
20130233345 | SCRAPER ATTACHMENT FOR SPONGES - A scraper attachment for mounting onto sponges used in cleaning applications is described. The inventive attachment comprises a leading scraping edge, a serrated raised edge, a debris catch, finger grips and side flaps formed integrally as a single piece of material. A support rod integral a side flap of the inventive scraper attachment is pierced through the body of a sponge for securely mounting the inventive attachment on a sponge to by fastening to the opposite side flap. The inventive scraper attachment can be easily dismounted from the sponge for reuse and cleaning, and be used independently with any brand of sponge. The serrated raised edge serves to help break up stubborn deposits, while the debris catch collects the loosened material for convenient cleaning. Additionally, a liquid soap or detergent dispensing means is included to infuse liquid soap or detergent into the sponge. | 09-12-2013 |
20130233346 | Cleaning composition/solutions and use thereof - A a non-disinfectant formulated solution and a process for removal of soil and disease causing microorganisms from a surface/substrate. The process including contacting the surface/substrate with the formulated solution and applying a dry cloth to the surface/substrate thereafter. In one formulated cleaning solution there is at least two organic acids and sodium chloride mixed thereinto. | 09-12-2013 |
20130233347 | Fryer Cleaning Tool With Cleaning Head With Cleaning Pad Slidably Mountable Thereon - A fryer cleaning tool with a sheetlike cleaning head configured to receive a sheetlike resilient fryer cleaning pad with an open-ended slitlike cavity therewithin, which pad can be slidably mounted onto the cleaning head. | 09-12-2013 |
20130233348 | CLEANING MEDIA MADE FROM CARBON NANOTUBE - Carbon nanotube based cleaning material and associated methodology for cleaning surfaces by contacting the surface with the cleaning media. An assembly of carbon nanotubes attracts unwanted foreign matter that may be present on the surface by differential adhesion to the carbon nanotubes. Afterwards, separating the assembly of carbon nanotubes from the surface operates to carry away foreign matter with the carbon nanotubes. | 09-12-2013 |
20130239990 | EYEWEAR CLEANING DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - A cleaning device for cleaning eyewear has a mounting element for mounting the cleaning device on the eyewear, a cleaning element, and a retraction mechanism. The mounting element includes a loop mounting system that may be wrapped around a part of the eyewear and connected to form a loop for mounting the cleaning device on the eyewear. The retraction mechanism is mounted on the mounting element, and a cord attaches the cleaning element to the retraction mechanism. The invention further includes a method of use of the cleaning device for cleaning the eyewear. | 09-19-2013 |
20130247936 | ACIDIC CLEANING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING A POLYMER - The present invention is directed, in certain embodiments, to compositions useful for the removal of grease, lime scale, soap scum, feces, rust or other soils from surfaces such as those found in bathrooms, toilets and kitchens. Methods of removing soils and preventing soil adhesion are also contemplated. | 09-26-2013 |
20130255719 | BIO-BASED GLASS CLEANER - A concentrate cleaning composition includes water, glycerine, and at least one alkyl polyglycoside. The water may be present in an amount of greater than about 65% by weight. Glycerine may be present in an amount between about 0.05% and about 8% by weight of the cleaning composition. The at least one alkyl polyglycoside may be present in an amount of between about 1% and about 25% by weight of the cleaning composition. | 10-03-2013 |
20130255720 | CONICAL SPONGE BRUSH FOR CLEANING SEMICONDUCTOR WAFERS - A cleaning device for cleaning a substrate is provided. In one aspect, the cleaning device includes a brush including a first end, a second end opposed to the first end, an outer surface, and a hollow bore defined in the brush about a central axis of the brush. The brush defines a first cross-sectional area near the first end and a second cross-sectional area near the second end. Both the first and second cross-sectional areas are generally perpendicular to the central axis and the second cross-sectional area is greater than the first cross-sectional area. | 10-03-2013 |
20130255721 | CONCAVE NODULE SPONGE BRUSH - Cleaning devices and methods for cleaning substrates are provided. In one aspect, a cleaning device for cleaning a substrate includes a brush including an outer surface and defines a hollow bore positioned around a central axis of the brush, and nodules formed on the outer surface of the brush and each nodule includes a concave surface. Each concave surface defines an outer edge surrounding a central concavity point. In another aspect, a method for cleaning a substrate includes engaging a substrate with a cleaning device. The cleaning device includes a brush including an outer surface and defines a hollow bore positioned around a first axis of the brush, and nodules formed on the outer surface and each nodule includes a concave surface. Each concave surface defines an outer edge surrounding a central concavity point. The method also includes rotating the brush about the first axis in a first rotational direction. | 10-03-2013 |
20130263889 | ROBOT CLEANER AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - A robot cleaner that automatically removes dust accumulated on a floor while navigating a cleaning area, and a method of controlling the robot cleaner, includes a main body that navigates a floor; a first detector that detects an obstacle getting closer to the main body; an auxiliary cleaner that is mounted on the main body to protrude and retract; a second detector that detects a protrusion state or a retraction state of the auxiliary cleaner; and a controller that determines an abnormal operation of the auxiliary cleaner based on a result of the detection of the second detector and controls a protrusion operation or a retraction operation of the auxiliary cleaner according to a result of the determination. | 10-10-2013 |
20130269726 | Method of Cleaning Rubber from Runways that is Alkylphenol-Free - This invention relates to a method of cleaning rubber off of rubber-soiled runways that is free from the usual alkylphenol alkoxylates, which are becoming increasingly scrutinized and discouraged due to environmental considerations. Instead, it is surprisingly found that linear alcohol alkoxylates provide cleaning compositions that are actually more effective, while simultaneously providing an enhanced environmental profile to the formulation. | 10-17-2013 |
20130269727 | Novel Solvents and Method of Cleaning Rubber from Runways - This invention relates to a method of cleaning rubber off of rubber-soiled runways that utilizes solvents that are at least partially bio-derived. It is surprisingly found that cleaning compositions that utilize novel solvents that are at least partially bio-derived are effective runway cleaners, while simultaneously providing an enhanced environmental and/or economic profile to the formulation. | 10-17-2013 |
20130269728 | Methods For Cleaning Articles Using N-propyl Bromide Based Solvent Compositions - Methods for cleaning articles using n-propyl bromide-based solvent compositions are provided. According to one method, an article to be cleaned is contacted with a solvent composition comprising about 50 weight percent to about 99 weight percent n-propyl bromide and about 0.5 weight percent to about 50 weight percent of an alcohol. Such methods remove at least one of water or water soluble contaminants. Such methods are useful as a degreaser and/or cleaner in both cold cleaning and hot rinsing systems for cleaning articles. | 10-17-2013 |
20130276826 | Electroadhesive Surface Cleaner - An electroadhesive cleaning device or system includes electrode(s) that produce electroadhesive forces from an input voltage to adhere debris against an electroadhesive surface, from which the debris is removed when the forces are controllably modified. Controlling the input voltage may designate the size of debris to be cleaned. A power source provides the input voltage, and the electroadhesive surface can be a continuous track across one or more rollers to move the device across a dirty foreign surface. Electrodes can be arranged in an interdigitated pattern having differing pitches that can be actuated selectively to clean debris of different sizes. Sensors can detect the amount of debris adhered to the electroadhesive surface, and reversed polarity pulses can help repel items away from the electroadhesive surface in a controlled manner. | 10-24-2013 |
20130276827 | BRUSH AND MACHINE FOR REMOVING CHEWING GUM REMAINS AND WEEDS FROM SURFACES AND CREVICES - a brush for removing chewing gum remains and weeds from a surface ( | 10-24-2013 |
20130284205 | REDUCED MISTING ALKALINE CLEANERS USING ELONGATIONAL VISCOSITY MODIFIERS - Alkaline spray-on cleaners that can be delivered by pump or pressurized gas aerosol spray have been made with reduced choking mists are disclosed. The cleaning composition comprises the use of anti-mist components consisting of large anionic copolymer comprised of acrylamide and AMPS (acrylamide-sodium 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonate), and polyethylene oxide polymers that create non-Newtonian solutions. The composition also includes a surfactant, and a source of alkalinity. | 10-31-2013 |
20130284206 | HAND-HELD CLEANING APPARATUS FOR TOUCH SCREENS - A hand-held apparatus employing a non-liquid cleaning composition for cleaning touch screen is described. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a hand-held cleaning instrument and a cap. The hand-held cleaning instrument comprises a handle and a replaceable cleaning pad. The cleaning pad comprises an engagement mechanism for removably coupling the cleaning pad to the handle. When not in use, the cleaning pad may be folded and received in the cap in a stowed configuration. When in use, the cap is removed and the cleaning pad is deployed in an extended position. The cleaning composition on the cleaning pad comprises a combination of carbon black and a hemihydrate of calcium sulfate. | 10-31-2013 |
20130284207 | CLEANING SYSTEM FOR CLEANING PARABOLIC TROUGH COLLECTOR PLANTS AND CLEANING METHOD USING SAID SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a cleaning system for cleaning parabolic trough collector plants made up of cleaning vehicles with moving means, cleaning means, and operating means thereof. The cleaning vehicles are autonomous and independent of one another, and have navigation means guiding and steering the cleaning vehicle in its movement along the plant. The navigation means are made up of a relative navigation system with an inertial unit and distance sensors which measure the distance of the cleaning vehicle to the parabolic trough collector, and an absolute navigation system with a GPS positioning sub-system. A control system integrates and controls the cleaning means, operating means, moving means and navigation means of the cleaning vehicles. | 10-31-2013 |
20130291892 | EYEGLASS CLEANING APPARATUS - An eyeglass cleaning apparatus employing a non-liquid cleaning composition is described. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a hand-held cleaning instrument and a housing for receiving the cleaning instrument. The cleaning instrument includes at least one cleaning surface containing the cleaning composition and the housing includes at least one replenishment pad which may also contain the cleaning composition. The instrument is movable between a stowed position at least partially inserted within the housing and a deployed position at least partially withdrawn from the housing. The cleaning surface contacts the replenishment surface when the cleaning instrument is moved between the deployed and stowed positions to reorient the cleaning composition particles on the surface of the cleaning surface and hence replenish the cleaning capacity of the cleaning instrument. In one embodiment the cleaning instrument may comprise a pair of cleaning surfaces each mounted on a respective arm. The arms may be operatively coupled together, for example in a tweezer-like fashion at one end thereof. In this embodiment the cleaning instrument may be manually used to enable simultaneous cleaning of inner and outer surfaces of an eyeglass lens. In one particular embodiment of the invention the cleaning composition is a combination of carbon black and a hemihydrate of calcium sulfate. | 11-07-2013 |
20130291893 | Broom - The broom having a bottom rod and an offset top rod is provided. Bristles are attached to the bottom of the bottom rod to contact a floor. Connecting the top and bottom rods is a grip rod. The grip rod desirably slants downward toward the floor when the broom bristles contact the floor. Desirably, the grip rod is attached at its bottom end to the bottom rod at an angle α of from about 100° to about 150° preferably 100° to 140°. The grip rod is attached at its top end to the top rod at an angle β of about 100° to about 150°, preferably 100° to 140°. As a result, the grip rod slants downward toward the floor when the broom bristles contact the floor. The grip rod is located a predetermined distance above the bristles so the grip bar can be grasped when the bristles contact the floor by the user in a standing position. | 11-07-2013 |
20130306103 | Steam Sponge - The concept is to use a material that is a microwave susceptor as a heat source to provide the energy necessary to instantly turn water into steam. One or more surfaces of susceptor are housed in a steam chamber. When the steam is generated, the pressure built up inside the steam chamber exhausts the steam through an exhaust duct that directs the steam to the cleaning surface. A sponge or other cleaning element is attached to the bottom of the product to allow the user to scrub the cleaning surface. | 11-21-2013 |
20130306104 | FIRE HYDRANT CLEANING DEVICE - A cleaning apparatus for cleaning an associated object includes a motor and an output drive shaft powered by the motor. A cleaning attachment is coupled for rotational movement with the output drive shaft and has an axis of rotation. The cleaning attachment includes a housing having an outer surface and an inner surface. A plurality of elongated cleaning members is mounted to the inner surface of the housing. The apparatus can be employed as a cleaning implement for fire hydrants or other stationary objects. A mechanized method for cleaning stationary objects is also disclosed. | 11-21-2013 |
20130306105 | Touch-Free Medical Instrument Sanitation Station And Method Thereof - A cleansing unit for enhanced sanitation compliance and for eradicating a healthcare facility-hosted opportunistic infections, the unit comprising: a hands-free automatic dispenser of disinfectant agent that dispenses such agent either directly on at least one agitation membrane support post having a condom-like mounted textured sheath or directly on the auscultation portion of the stethoscope, said textured sheath designed to provide a frictional agitation of an auscultation portion of a stethoscope to effectively clean and sanitize the stethoscope, and method thereof. | 11-21-2013 |
20130306106 | SOLAR PANEL CLEANING SYSTEM AND METHOD - System and method for cleaning a solar row of solar panels. The solar row has an upper edge elevated from ground level more than a lower edge to provide an inclination of the solar row. A cleaning assembly operates to clean a surface of the solar panels. A support frame supports the cleaning assembly and enables the cleaning assembly to move (1) upwardly and downwardly in the width direction of the solar row, and (2) in the length direction of the solar row. Operation and movement of the cleaning assembly is controlled by a control unit to cause the cleaning assembly to clean a surface of the solar panels during downward movement of the cleaning assembly. The cleaning assembly is preferably not operative during its upward vertical movement. During the downward movement, the cleaning assembly removes dirt, debris and dust from the surface of the solar panels and generates an air stream to blow off the dirt, debris, and dust. | 11-21-2013 |
20130312790 | SUBSTRATE CLEANING METHOD - A substrate cleaning method is used for performing scrub cleaning of a surface of a substrate. The substrate cleaning method includes rotating a roll cleaning member and a substrate respectively in one direction while keeping the roll cleaning member in contact with the substrate in a cleaning area, and supplying a cleaning liquid to a surface of the substrate to scrub-clean the surface of the substrate in the presence of the cleaning liquid in the cleaning area. The cleaning liquid is supplied initially to an inverse-direction cleaning area of the cleaning area where the relative rotational velocity between the roll cleaning member and the substrate is relatively high, and thereafter to a forward-direction cleaning area of the cleaning area where the relative rotational velocity between the roll cleaning member and the substrate is relatively low while the substrate makes one revolution on a central axis thereof. | 11-28-2013 |
20130319462 | ODORLESS ACETONE-FREE NAIL POLISH REMOVING COMPOSITION - One aspect of the present invention comprises a nail polish removing composition that is essentially free of acetone and ethyl acetate, and is essentially free of odor. The composition includes at least one triester of glycerol and C | 12-05-2013 |
20130319463 | FLOOR CLEANING APPLIANCE HAVING DISPOSABLE FLOOR SHEETS AND METHOD OF CLEANING A FLOOR THEREWITH - A cleaning system. The system has a steam mop, pad, and a cleaning solution. This combination provides synergistic cleaning benefits over prior art systems using steam alone and over prior art systems using cleaning solutions alone. The cleaning benefits include both the capability to clean larger areas and clean additional types of stains. The cleaning system may be used to clean hard surfaces, such as a floor. | 12-05-2013 |
20130327354 | BRUSH FOR CLEANING INSIDE OF IMPLANT - Means for keeping an internal cavity of an implant or specifically an internal cavity provided in a fixture constituting an implant in a clean state by a simple operation without injuring the gingiva around the fixture is provided. A brush for cleaning the inside of an implant provided with a twisted brush part in which helical brush bristles are formed around the wire rod by arranging a large number of resin fibers in parallel in a direction perpendicular to a wire rod and then, by twisting the wire rod, an intermediate columnar part to which the twisted brush part is fixed, and a main columnar part to which the intermediate columnar part is fixed, where a length in a major axis direction of the intermediate columnar part is within a range of 0.8 to 2.0, assuming that a length in a major axis direction of the twisted brush part is 1. | 12-12-2013 |
20130327355 | STREAMER CLEANING DEVICE AND METHOD - Method and cleaning device for cleaning a seismic streamer. The cleaning device includes a flexible body having a shape that wraps around a longitudinal axis; a movement-generating device attached to an end portion of the flexible body; and first cleaning elements provided on a first portion of the flexible body and configured to clean the seismic streamer. The flexible body is configured to wrap around the seismic streamer. | 12-12-2013 |
20130327356 | REMOTE CLEANING SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE WINDSCREEN - The invention relates to a method for cleaning a windscreen of a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, the method comprising a phase of remotely activating a cycle of cleaning a windscreen of said vehicle, said cleaning cycle comprising at least one wiping phase S | 12-12-2013 |
20130327357 | DUAL CLEANING APPARATUS - The present disclosure relates to a cleaning apparatus providing a user with the ability to perform two cleaning functions with the same apparatus. According to one aspect of the present disclosure the cleaning apparatus includes an elongated body portion having first and second ends, a first tip integral with the first operative end, the first tip including a first solution for performing a first cleaning function, and a second tip integral with the second operative end, the second tip including a second solution to the second operative end for performing a second cleaning function. | 12-12-2013 |
20130333724 | Extraction and Absorbent Pad - An extraction or absorbent pad that can be used to pick up spills and/or to remove spots from a surface. The absorbent pad has a core made of a super absorbent polymer laminate, a fluid impervious sheet positioned on one side of the core and a non-woven sheet positioned on the opposite side of the core from the fluid impervious sheet. A handle is provided on the pad to assist with transporting the pad without touching the portion of the pad that absorbs fluids. | 12-19-2013 |
20130333725 | CLEANING IMPLEMENT - A cleaning implement is disclosed with a support sheet having a first surface, a second surface, and a longitudinal axis. A plurality of detachable cleaning sheets, each having an outwardly facing cleaning surface and an inwardly facing attachment surface, may be supported by the support sheet in a stacked configuration. A plurality of folded portions included with the support sheet and the cleaning sheet extend generally radially from the longitudinal axis of the cleaning implement. The outermost cleaning sheet may be removed from the stacked cleaning sheet to expose a new, fresh cleaning sheet. | 12-19-2013 |
20140000651 | Optical Reader Optic Cleaning Systems Having Motion Deployed Cleaning Elements, and Methods of Cleaning An Optical Reader Optic | 01-02-2014 |
20140000652 | System and method for preventing build-up of snow, ice and icicles | 01-02-2014 |
20140000653 | A DRY, WASHABLE AND REUSABLE SURFACE CLEANING SUBSTRATE LOADED WITH CLEANING COMPOSITION | 01-02-2014 |
20140007904 | Cleaning of Solar Panels - A method for cleaning a surface that is deployed in an outdoor location includes mounting a wiper so as to traverse the surface along a predefined path in order to remove dirt from the surface. The wiper is driven to traverse the surface responsively to a difference between an ambient nighttime temperature and an ambient daytime temperature in the outdoor location. | 01-09-2014 |
20140007905 | WAFER CLEANING SYSTEM AND METHOD USING ELECTROLYTIC GAS FOR BACK-END PURGE - A wafer cleaning system includes a platform, a plurality of wafer holding units over the platform, a front-end rinse nozzle, and a back-end purge unit. The plurality of wafer holding units is set to define a reference plane of wafer holding. The front-end rinse nozzle is above the reference plane and configured to dispense a first rinse fluid toward the reference plane. The back-end purge unit is below the reference plane and configured to dispense an electrolytic gas | 01-09-2014 |
20140014133 | Mop Measuring Canister and Systems and Method Therefor - A measurement canister ( | 01-16-2014 |
20140014134 | LIQUID PROCESSING APPARATUS, CLEANING JIG, AND CLEANING METHOD - The present disclosure provides a cleaning method which enables a cup and a member around the cup to be cleaned thoroughly. In this cleaning method, a cleaning liquid is supplied to a cleaning jig from the upper side of the cleaning jig while rotating the cleaning jig held by a substrate holding unit. The cleaning liquid supplied to the cleaning jig is scattered obliquely upward along an inclined surface of an inclined portion which is provided around the entire circumference of the cleaning jig in the vicinity of the outer circumferential edge of the cleaning jig, thereby cleaning cups. | 01-16-2014 |
20140020710 | Bound Arrangement Of Cloth Panels For Ease Of Use And To Reduce Cross Contamination During Cleaning. - Improvements in a cleaning or polishing device made from a minimum of two approximately hand-sized cloth panels that are rotated sequentially after becoming soiled is disclosed. Each of the panels can be visually discriminated from the others by a plurality of indicia, consisting of numbers, symbols, tabs, objects, colors, letters, further being in a recognizable sequence by the user or to indicate purpose or task orientation. The cleaning or polishing device also includes the method of using the panels by following a simple and efficient series of directions as to how to rotate the panels and using each of the panels in a preferred order of use, thus maximizing the use of the surface area of the material and eliminating waste or contamination. | 01-23-2014 |
20140020711 | Peroxygen Containing Cleaning Substrates with Improved Storage Stability - Peroxygen containing cleaning substrates, such as wipes and sponges which exhibit improved storage stability, and in preferred embodiments, also exhibit an antimicrobial benefit to hard surfaces treated with the peroxygen containing cleaning substrates. | 01-23-2014 |
20140020712 | METHOD AND MATERIALS FOR MAKING A MONOLITHIC POROUS PAD CAST ONTO A ROTATABLE BASE - The present invention includes methods and materials for cleaning materials, particles, or chemicals from a substrate with a brush or pad. The method comprising: engaging a surface of a rotating wafer with an outer circumferential surface of a rotating cylindrical foam roller, the cylindrical foam roller having a plurality of circumferentially and outwardly extending spaced apart nodules extending from the outer surface, each nodule defining a height extending from the outer surface of the cylindrical foam roller to a substrate engagement surface of the nodule, the substrate engagement surface of one or more of the nodules having a rounded configuration; and positioning the cylindrical foam roller on the substrate such that the one or more nodules are positioned to have only the rounded substrate engagement surface contact the substrate such that no linear surface of the one or more nodules contacts the substrate. | 01-23-2014 |
20140034081 | WIPE SET AND WIPING METHOD USING THE SAME - A novel wipe set and a novel wiping method in which the wipe set is used are provided. With the wipe set comprising a first wipe impregnated with 50 to 200 mg of a sodium hypochlorite aqueous solution per gram of the wipe, a second wipe impregnated with 30 to 110 mg of a sodium thiosulfate aqueous solution per gram of the wipe, and a third wipe impregnated with 4 to 110 mg of a sodium hydroxide aqueous solution per gram of the wipe as well as by the wiping method in which the wipe set of the present invention is used, an anticancer agent spilled on a working table, for example, can be removed effectively. | 02-06-2014 |
20140041686 | HIGH FLASHPOINT ALCOHOL-BASED CLEANING, SANITIZING AND DISINFECTING COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF USE ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - The invention is directed to a high flashpoint alcohol based cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting composition and its method of use on food contact surfaces. More particularly, the present invention relates to a quick drying and ready to use cleaning and sanitizing formula with an isopropyl alcohol level low enough to permit a reduced flammability rating while maintaining microbiological sanitizing and disinfecting properties. | 02-13-2014 |
20140041687 | DRESSER DISK CLEANING BRUSH, CLEANING APPARATUS, AND CLEANING METHOD - The present invention provides a cleaning brush and a cleaning apparatus that can effectively discharge dust, removed from a dresser disk of a CMP apparatus upon cleaning the dresser disk, to the outside of the cleaning system in order to prevent the dust from being again deposited on the dresser disk. A cleaning brush includes a large number of brushes formed to protrude on its top surface, vertical through-holes and into which a nozzle for ejecting a cleaning fluid is inserted, and a recessed groove formed on a lower surface that lower ends of the through-holes and face. It is configured such that dust deposited onto the brushes upon cleaning the dresser disk is discharged to outside from the recessed groove through a gap between the surrounding of the nozzle and the inner surface of the through-holes and together with the cleaning fluid. | 02-13-2014 |
20140048101 | CLEANING IMPLEMENT COMPRISING ELASTIC COMPRESSED FOAM - The present invention relates to a cleaning implement comprising elastic compressed foam and to a method of cleaning a hard surface with said cleaning implement. | 02-20-2014 |
20140048102 | Stain Treatment and Removal - A package for delivering a cleaning solution to a surface to be cleaned includes a sealed packet having a cleaning solution therein with at least a portion of an outer lower surface thereof having at least one weakened, frangible area that is adapted to rupture when a predetermined pressure is applied to an upper surface of the packet. The cleaning solution in the packet can be discharged through the frangible areas when the packet is positioned on a surface and the predetermined pressure is applied to the packet to rupture the packet. | 02-20-2014 |
20140053869 | Maranagoni Dry with Low Spin Speed for Charging Release - A method of cleaning and drying a semiconductor wafer including inserting a semiconductor wafer into a chamber of a cleaning tool, spinning the semiconductor wafer in a range of about 300 revolutions per minute to about 1600 revolutions per minute, and simultaneously spraying the semiconductor wafer with de-ionized water and a mixture of isopropyl alcohol and nitrogen. | 02-27-2014 |
20140053870 | CLEANING WIPE COMPRISING A SPUNBONDED WEB - Herein is disclosed a cleaning wipe comprising an activated spunbonded nonwoven web, and methods of making and using such cleaning wipes. | 02-27-2014 |
20140053871 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO MONITOR PROPER DISINFECTION OF NEEDLELESS CONNECTORS - A device and method for disinfecting a needleless connector, the device including a housing comprising a hub rotationally coupled to a motor, the motor being operably connected to a power source, the hub further comprising a receptacle configured to receive a cleaning head, wherein the device is configured to detect achievement of one or more minimum thresholds which are recommended to achieve proper disinfection of the needleless connector. Various devices and methods are further provided to permit tracking and reporting of disinfection events. | 02-27-2014 |
20140060576 | Perianal Cleansing Apparatus - A perianal cleansing apparatus including an elongate handle having a first end and a second end, a wipe receiving clamp positioned about said first end, and a sliding lever for controlling a clamp of the wipe receiving clamp positioned about said second end. | 03-06-2014 |
20140060577 | FLUID EXTRACTING DEVICE WITH SHAPED HEAD AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE - A fluid extracting device with a shaped head and associated systems and methods of use and manufacture. In one embodiment, the device includes an extractor head that includes an extractor port housing having a cavity configured to be coupled to a vacuum source. The extractor port housing includes a recessed surface and individual openings extending through the recessed surface and in fluid communication with an interior suction cavity. The extractor port housing can further include first and second lips each adjacent to opposite sides of the recessed surface and each configured to provide a squeegee function. In another embodiment, the device includes a tubular member and a handle operably coupled to the tubular member and including a suction control device. The suction control device is configured such that a user can simultaneously operate the device to control the suction and operate the extractor to remove fluid from a flooring surface. | 03-06-2014 |
20140060578 | Robotic Carpet and Rug Deep Cleaner - This invention combines multiple tasks associated with carpet deep cleaning. It includes a self-propelled cleaner and guide system that will dispense, brush and retrieve a dry carpet cleaning pretreatment and powder across the surface of the carpet. | 03-06-2014 |
20140069460 | BOROSCOPE AND A METHOD OF PROCESSING A COMPONENT WITHIN AN ASSEMBLED APPARATUS USING A BOROSCOPE - A boroscope ( | 03-13-2014 |
20140069461 | Skin Cleaning Kit - The invention relates generally to sterile packaging kit of components to be used to clean an area of a patient's skin, and more particularly to a sterile kit for cleaning a patient's skin area in the surgical field, following a surgical procedure. The kit, in its most basic form, comprises an outer envelope containing at least one dry towel and at least one wetted towel in its own pouch, separated from the dry towel. The kit may further include a heating element which efficiently transfers heat to the wetted towel. The cleaning kit may also provide sterile bandages for use in covering closed surgical incisions, after postop cleaning of the skin the surgical field, using the wetted and dry towel of the kit. | 03-13-2014 |
20140076357 | ZONE CLEANING SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHOD OF INVENTORY MANAGEMENT - A restaurant cleaning mop includes a color label on the surface of the mop handle to identify the area of the restaurant in which the cleaning mop is to be utilized. The mop handle is detachable from a mop head and the handle bears the indicia. Moreover, since the indicia is provided on the detachable handle, the non-differentiated mop head can be easily replaced as needed and the mop handle remains in the designated area while the mop head is replaced. In another aspect, this invention is directed to an inventory management scheme in which a first detachable part of a cleaning tool, such as a mop handle, bears coded indicia to indicate a particular zone or area of a facility in which the tool is to be used. | 03-20-2014 |
20140076358 | FLOOR MAT - A moppable floor mat is disclosed comprising a plurality of layers sharing a common peripheral boundary, the layers including an adhesive layer, a liquid impermeable layer, a high-traction layer, and a liquid absorbent layer. The adhesive layer is configured to be releaseably adhered to a floor and capable of being mopped over without causing a movement of the moppable floor mat relative to a surface of the floor. The moppable floor mat further comprises a seal formed adjacent the peripheral boundary of the plurality of layers, wherein the seal is configured to form a fluid-tight barrier preventing liquids from exiting through the seal from the moppable floor mat. | 03-20-2014 |
20140076359 | STEAM MOP WITH GROUT CLEANING TOOL AND METHOD - A surface cleaning apparatus includes a cleaning pad and a grout cleaning tape. The grout cleaning tape can be provided as a replaceable grout cleaning cartridge containing a supply reel of grout cleaning tape that can be rolled across grout line grooves with an applicator roller. The grout cleaning tape can include a composition therein that is configured to be activated or enhanced by steam and transferred into the grout line to be cleaned when steam is applied to the tape. | 03-20-2014 |
20140083455 | Wiper Cleaning Assembly - A wiper cleaning assembly for cleaning and removing residue from a moving wiper. The wiper cleaner includes a stationary planar pad, securely joined with a wiper surface, which engages and cleans a moving wiper as the wiper passes through the wiper cleaner. In this manner, the wiper cleaner cleans the wiper with minimal moving parts, and without having to be handled. The wiper cleaner includes a cleaning surface with an abrasive portion for physically engaging a moving wiper. The abrasive portion includes rubber bristles and ridges for enhancing the cleaning function. A thermal portion positions behind the abrasive portion to provide heat to the wiper cleaner. The heat is efficacious for removing ice from the wipers as the pass by. A mounting portion includes an adhesive that secures the wiper cleaner to the windshield. The wiper cleaner detaches and secures to various areas of the windshield. | 03-27-2014 |
20140090663 | HARD SURFACE CLEANING COMPOSITION HAVING A MALODOR CONTROL COMPONENT AND METHODS OF CLEANING HARD SURFACES - A hard surface cleaning composition comprising a malodor control component, and methods of cleaning hard surfaces are provided. In some embodiments, the hard surface cleaning composition comprises at least one volatile aldehyde and an acid catalyst. | 04-03-2014 |
20140090664 | SELF-PROPELLED SURFACE CLEANING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A SELF-PROPELLED SURFACE CLEANING MACHINE - Provided is a self-propelled surface cleaning machine including a front wheel device, a steering device associated therewith, a steering angle sensor device capable of detecting a steering angle at the front wheel device, a rear wheel device having a left rear wheel and a right rear wheel, an electromotive drive device associated with each of the left rear wheel and the right rear wheel, a cleaning liquid application device by which cleaning liquid is applicable to a floor/ground in an application area arranged between the front wheel device and the rear wheel device, and a control device operatively connected for signal communication with the steering angle sensor device and the electromotive drive devices, wherein each electromotive drive device is controllable individually depending on signals from the steering angle sensor device. | 04-03-2014 |
20140096794 | Methods for Cleaning a Contaminated Surface - A method for cleaning a contaminated surface is provided. The method includes covering at least a portion of the contaminated surface with an absorptive medium. At least a portion of the absorptive medium is saturated with a cleaning solution before the portion of the contaminated surface is covered with the absorptive medium, or at least a portion of the absorptive medium is saturated with a cleaning solution after the portion of the contaminated surface is covered with the absorptive medium. Steam is applied to the saturated absorptive medium for a period of time to facilitate removing contaminants from the contaminated surface and to facilitate transferring the contaminants to the absorptive medium, wherein the saturated absorptive medium is substantially stationary relative to the contaminated surface as steam is applied to the saturated absorptive medium | 04-10-2014 |
20140096795 | DISPOSABLE CLEANING GLOVE AND METHOD FOR USING - A cleaning glove kit. A plurality of disposable gloves is contained within an openable air tight dispenser. The gloves are saturated with cleansing fluid also contained within the dispenser. Each glove has four finger sections corresponding to a user's finger, a thumb section corresponding to the user's thumb, a first palm section and a second palm section. The first palm section and second palm section are alternatively utilized by the user to clean subject matter by switching one the gloves between the user's right hand and the user's left hand. In a preferred embodiment the subject matter being cleaned is a pet. | 04-10-2014 |
20140096796 | MOTORIZED HANDHELD POLISHING AND CLEANING APPARATUS - A motorized lightweight handheld polishing and cleaning apparatus used to clean and polish large and hard to access surfaces and a motorized method for cleaning and polishing large and hard to access surfaces are disclosed. The motorized lightweight handheld polishing and cleaning apparatus includes (a) a body, further comprising a motor used to rotate a cleaning disk, (b) a cleaning disk attached to a rotary axis of a vertical gear of said motor and (c) at least one handle. | 04-10-2014 |
20140102475 | LEATHER AND/OR VINYL CLEANER AND MOISTURIZER AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - The present invention comprises a hard surface cleaning and treatment composition with a synergistic combination of mild surfactants that makes the composition particularly suited for leather, synthetic leather, vinyl and stainless steel. The composition is gentle and non-damaging to leather and synthetic leather, and leaves no sticky residue. The composition can clean food soils such as mustard, ketchup, shortening and grease and requires no personal protective equipment when being used. In addition, a method of preserving a leather surface or article by contacting said surface with said substrate is disclosed as well as specific methods associated with making the composition to form a stable water in oil emulsion. | 04-17-2014 |
20140102476 | SCRUB DECK RETRACTION APPARATUS - A scrub deck assembly ( | 04-17-2014 |
20140102477 | CLEANING APPARATUS - An apparatus for cleaning an article includes a drive belt and a wiper belt. The drive belt defines a first article engaging surface substantially parallel to a second article engaging surface of the apparatus and positioned to receive the article between the first and second article engaging surfaces. The drive belt is powered to move in a first direction such that the first article engaging surface imparts a forward motive force on a side wall of the article. The wiper belt defines an article wiping surface positioned to contact the article, the wiper belt being powered to move in a second direction opposite the first direction such that the first article wiping surface imparts a rearward wiping force on the article. | 04-17-2014 |
20140109932 | COMPACT AUTOMATED WINDOW WASHING APPARATUS - An automated washing system for vertical surfaces of buildings comprises a frame assembly including a substantially planar base portion and a mast portion extending upwardly from the base portion. A pair of rolling wheels are disposed on the opposing sides of the base portion adjacent the rear end thereof. A main brush is rotatably disposed on the frame and partially enclosed by a shroud. An electric drive motor drives the main brush and is powered by an onboard battery. Bumper wheels disposed on the shroud extend laterally outwardly beyond from the opposing circular ends of the main brush. The angle between the mast and the base is configured to hold the main brush against the vertical surface of the building when the mast is lifted vertically by a cable attached to the mast. | 04-24-2014 |
20140116465 | APPLICATOR WITH HYDROPHOBIC COATING TRANSFERABLE TO CONTACTING SURFACE - A coating composition for imparting a hydrophobic film on a target surface is provided that, includes an oil of a silicone oil or a fluoropolymer oil or a combination thereof, a resin, and a dry lubricant. A solvent is present to form a solution of the oil and resin. A coating is imparted to an applicator that in turn can transfer the coating as a hydrophobic film. The coating composition is stable and able to impart hydrophobic film even after storage for several weeks at elevated temperature. The coating composition does so through the exclusion of synthetic waxes especially including silicone waxes. A kit is also provided that includes a wiper blade having the above coating composition applied along with instructions for the securement of the wiper blade to a vehicle to impart the hydrophobic film to a vehicle windshield contacted by the wiper blade. | 05-01-2014 |
20140116466 | SUBSTRATE CLEANING APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE CLEANING METHOD - A substrate cleaning apparatus performs scrub cleaning of a surface of a substrate with an elongated cylindrical roll cleaning member. The substrate cleaning apparatus includes a roll holder for supporting the cleaning member and rotate the roll cleaning member, a vertical movement mechanism for vertically moving the roll holder so that the roll cleaning member applies a roll load to the substrate at the time of cleaning the substrate by actuation of an actuator having a regulating device, a load cell for measuring the roll load, and a controller for performing feedback control of the roll load through the regulating device based on the measured value of the load cell. The substrate cleaning apparatus further includes a monitor unit for monitoring whether an operation amount of the regulating device falls outside an allowable range of a preset reference value of an operation amount corresponding to a preset roll load. | 05-01-2014 |
20140124000 | MANURE-REMOVAL DEVICE - A manure-removal vehicle and an assembly thereof having a manure-discharging location. The vehicle comprises a pump and a tank having an air discharge. The vehicle collects manure by means of a scraper and this is subsequently suctioned up via a manure extraction opening in the tank. The pump works at low power and in particular at low pressure, due to the fact that a constant stream of manure is collected in front of the opening, in particular if a sealing plate is provided. | 05-08-2014 |
20140130826 | Robotic Cleaning System - A system for cleaning a component of a machine is provided. The system includes a cleaning head having a first reel and a second reel to store a cloth. The cleaning head also includes a first idler and a second idler placed in a spaced apart arrangement. The first idler and the second idler are configured to receive the cloth from the first reel. The second reel is configured to store the cloth received from the first idler and the second idler. A spray nozzle is provided to spray a cleaning agent on to the cloth. A robotic arm is attached to the cleaning head. A controller is configured to position the cleaning head relative to the component, activate a movement of the first reel and the second reel to effectuate a dry cleaning cycle, and selectively activate the spray nozzle to effectuate a wet cleaning cycle. | 05-15-2014 |
20140130827 | CLEANING PAD WITH SUPPORT BODY - A resilient cleaning pad with a support body a portion of which is mechanically secured in a slit-like cavity of the cleaning pad. | 05-15-2014 |
20140130828 | Method of Cleaning Tire Valve and Cleaning Tool - A method of cleaning a tire valve may include: using a tire valve cleaning tool provided with a cleaning part made from a flexible member, and a holder part that communicates with the cleaning part, a maximum outer diameter of the cleaning part being from 50% to 200% of a minimum inner diameter of the tire valve; removing the valve core from a tire valve installed on a wheel, and removing the foreign material adhered to the inner face of the tire valve with the cleaning part. | 05-15-2014 |
20140137889 | LAMINATE CLEANING SHEET - A cleaning sheet for attachment to a mop for cleaning a floor. The cleaning sheet is a laminate comprising a lower layer of fibrous material for contacting the floor, an intermediate layer attached to the lower layer and having a top surface comprising release material, and an upper layer releasably attached to the intermediate layer. The upper layer has a bottom surface comprising adhesive material on at least a central portion thereof. After the lower layer is used to clean a floor, the lower and intermediate layers are removed from the upper layer to expose the adhesive material. The upper layer can then be used to pick up remaining dirt and particulate material. Also disclosed is a method of cleaning a floor using the above sheet. | 05-22-2014 |
20140137890 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CLEANING PHOTOMASKS - A method for cleaning photomasks includes the following steps: provided a cleansing device having a scrubbing unit. The scrubbing unit having a saturated scrubbing surface is use to clean photomasks with the obliquely dispensed fluids. In such a fashion, loosened contaminants are removed. As least one oblique surface is formed on the peripheries of the scrubbing surface to form a channeling region such that fluids can instantly flow away from photomasks after cleaning to prevent re-contamination. The instant disclosure also provides a system for cleaning photomasks. | 05-22-2014 |
20140144466 | METHOD OF CLEANING RESIDUE FROM A SURFACE USING A HIGH EFFICIENCY DISPOSABLE CELLULOSIC WIPER - A method of cleaning residue from a surface includes providing a disposable cellulosic wiper including a percentage by weight of pulp-derived papermaking fibers. The pulp-derived papermaking fibers have a characteristic scattering coefficient of less than 50 m | 05-29-2014 |
20140144467 | DRIVABLE FLOOR CLEANING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A FLOOR CLEANING MACHINE - A drivable floor cleaning machine is provided, including a chassis, at least one cleaning head, and a holding device capable of holding the cleaning head on the chassis and lifting it relative to the chassis, the holding device including a first rod device rotatably held by a first bearing device on the chassis, a second rod device rotatably held on the chassis by means of a second bearing device, a third bearing device rotatably holding the cleaning head on the first rod device, and including a fourth bearing device rotatably holding the cleaning head on the second rod device, wherein the cleaning head is supported on a stop when a specific lifting position of the cleaning head relative to the chassis is reached, and on which stop the cleaning head can be rotated. | 05-29-2014 |
20140144468 | OPTICAL CONNECTOR CLEANING TOOL AND OPTICAL CONNECTOR CLEANING METHOD - Disclosed is an optical connector cleaning tool including: a tool body; and an extended part that extends from the tool body and that has a head for pressing a cleaning element against an optical connector, the extended part being provided so as to be movable with respect to the tool body. The optical connector is cleaned with the cleaning element by moving the tool body toward the extended part in a state where the cleaning element is pressed against the optical connector with the head. The tool body includes: a take-up reel that, in accordance with the movement of the tool body with respect to the extended part, takes up the cleaning element which has been sent out from the head; and a take-up amount adjustment mechanism that makes constant the take-up amount of the take-up reel per single cleaning operation. | 05-29-2014 |
20140150815 | DISC-BRUSH HOLDER APPARATUS, DISC-BRUSH ASSEMBLY, AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHODS - In one aspect, a disc-brush pad holder apparatus is disclosed. The disc-brush pad holder apparatus has a first portion adapted to couple to a rotatable adapter, and a pad holding portion having a frontal surface receiving a disc-brush pad, the pad holding portion having a flexible radially-extending disc portion that flexes during cleaning. Disc-brush assemblies and methods of processing substrates are provided, as are numerous other aspects. | 06-05-2014 |
20140150816 | AUTOMATIC SOLAR POWER SURFACE-CLEANER - Various embodiments herein include at least one of systems, methods, and software to facilitate automatic solar power surface-cleaning. Such embodiments include at least one automatic solar power surface-cleaning robot that uses no water or external power, continuously cleans the solar power surfaces and requires no maintenance or external power. The solar power surface-cleaning robot is easy to retrofit in an existing solar power generation plant. An automatic solar power surface-cleaner uses high-voltage AC electric fields to sweep particulates and debris as the robot traverses the surface to be cleaned. Photovoltaic solar cells supply the power for the robot. No external power is required. The robot clamps to the surface to be cleaned at the edges using motor driven rollers. Electronics inside the device generate high-voltage AC that is applied to conductors close to the surface to be cleaned. | 06-05-2014 |
20140150817 | Cleaning Tool For Personal Care Applicator - A tool for cleaning a personal care applicator, particularly an applicator for a product that is subject to dry out. In some embodiments, the invention is implemented as a reusable cleaning tool. In other embodiments, the invention is implemented as a disposable, single-use or limited use cleaning tool. The tool comprises a relatively flat body having first and second exterior surfaces, and one or more cleaning regions that extend through the body. As an applicator is drawn through the cleaning region, dried out product is scraped off the applicator. | 06-05-2014 |
20140150818 | Automatic Photovoltaic Solar Panel Washer - An Automatic (Auto) Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Panel Washer comprising a main carrier joined by a connecting member to the main mast. A main hydraulic cylinder system comprising one or more hydraulic cylinders and connector arrangement on the main mast raises the main mast up or pushes it down, activating the connecting member, thereby raising or lowering the main carrier. The positioning hydraulic cylinder determines the angle of the main carrier by pushing one end down or bringing it up. A rotating device assembly rotates the main mast and main carrier clockwise or counterclockwise from rest position over its stationary post. The main carrier comprises a rigid frame with attachments including a cleaning assembly consisting of air cylinders with cleaning wiper systems, tracks for the air cylinder shafts, wash material pipes with spray devices attached, rinse material pipes with spray devices attached, and compressed air drying pipes with air spray devices. | 06-05-2014 |
20140150819 | METHOD OF WET CLEANING ALUMINUM CHAMBER PARTS - A method of wet cleaning an aluminum part having bare aluminum surfaces and anodized aluminum surfaces. The method includes CO | 06-05-2014 |
20140150820 | CLEANING ROBOT AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A cleaning robot and a control method thereof include a main body traveling on a floor, and a first sub-cleaning tool and a second sub-cleaning tool mounted at left and right sides of the main body so as to be protruded from the inside to the outside of the main body and selectively performing cleaning Insertion of at least one of the first sub-cleaning tool and the second sub-cleaning tool is controlled when the main body is rotated under the condition that an obstacle is detected. Side brushes of the sub-cleaning tools are inserted into the main body according to the rotation direction of the main body when the main body is rotated during traveling, thus preventing collision with the obstacle. | 06-05-2014 |
20140158155 | WAFER CLEANING - One or more techniques or systems for cleaning wafers during semiconductor fabrication or an associated brush are provided herein. In some embodiments, the brush includes a brush body and one or more inner hole supports within the brush body. For example, a first inner hole support and a second inner hole support define a first inner hole associated with a first size. For another example, a third inner hole support and a fourth inner hole support define a second inner hole associated with a second size different than the first size. In some embodiments, a cleaning solution is applied to a wafer based on a first flow rate at a first brush position and based on a second flow rate at a second brush position. In this manner, a flow field associated with wafer cleaning is provided, thus enhancing cleaning efficiency, for example. | 06-12-2014 |
20140158156 | MOLDED ROTATABLE BASE FOR A POROUS PAD - A rotatable base for a porous pad has openings that provide for improved flow distribution of a liquid in the base across a substrate. The rotatable base can be molded from a two piece mold and the openings can have draft angles to facilitate the molding process. | 06-12-2014 |
20140158157 | MASK CLEANER AND CLEANING METHOD - According to one embodiment, a mask cleaner includes a cleaner support casing having a major surface with a recess formed therein, another major surface, and a gas supply hole and a gas exhaust hole extending through the cleaner support casing between the another major surface and the recess, a sticky layer support board attached to the cleaner support casing to block an opening of the recess of the cleaner support casing, and a sticky layer attached to a surface of the sticky layer support board remote from the cleaner support casing. | 06-12-2014 |
20140158158 | BURLED GRINDING AND CLEANING FLEECE - A grinding and cleaning fleece | 06-12-2014 |
20140158159 | SUBSTRATE CLEANING APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE CLEANING METHOD - A substrate cleaning apparatus performs scrub cleaning of a surface of a substrate by keeping a roll cleaning member and the surface of the substrate in contact with each other in the presence of a cleaning liquid. The substrate cleaning apparatus includes a first chemical liquid supply nozzle comprising a nozzle configured to supply a chemical liquid toward the substrate so that the chemical liquid is brought into contact with the surface of the substrate in a first contact area extending in an elongated shape, and a second chemical liquid supply nozzle comprising a nozzle configured to supply a chemical liquid toward the substrate so that the chemical liquid is brought into contact with the surface of the substrate in a second contact area spreading in an elliptical shape. | 06-12-2014 |
20140158160 | SUBSTRATE CLEANING APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE CLEANING METHOD - A substrate cleaning apparatus performs scrub cleaning of a surface of a substrate such as a semiconductor wafer. The substrate cleaning apparatus includes a cleaning member having a lower-end contact surface, and a cleaning liquid supply nozzle configured to supply a cleaning liquid to the surface of the substrate. The cleaning member is configured to scrub-clean the surface of the substrate by moving the cleaning member in one direction while the cleaning member is being rotated about its rotational axis and by rubbing the lower-end contact surface of the cleaning member against the surface of the substrate which is being rotated horizontally in the presence of the cleaning liquid. The cleaning member has an inverted truncated-cone shape wherein the angle α between the lower-end contact surface and a straight line on an outer circumferential surface of the cleaning member is larger than 90° and is not more than 150°. | 06-12-2014 |
20140158161 | SUBSEA CONDUIT CLEANING SKID AND METHOD - The invention described herein is directed to a skid for cleaning subsea conduits, such as strakes and fairings, and a method of cleaning subsea conduits. This invention may be utilized for the removal of marine growth from subsea conduits. | 06-12-2014 |
20140166047 | Traveling cleaning appliance and method for operating such an appliance - The invention relates to a traveling cleaning appliance ( | 06-19-2014 |
20140174467 | CITRATE SALT BATHROOM CLEANERS - A hard surface cleaning composition, namely a bathroom cleaning composition, using partially neutralized citric acid salts and/or fully neutralized ethanolamine citrate salts are disclosed. The cleaning composition is unexpectedly safe to use, environmentally-friendly and efficacious for removal of soap scum and water hardness stains at mildly acidic and/or alkaline pHs. Methods of using the same are disclosed. | 06-26-2014 |
20140174468 | CLEANING DEVICE, CLEANING METHOD, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE CLEANING DEVICE - Provided are a cleaning device that may be applied to a manufacturing equipment without stopping operations of the equipment, a cleaning method, and a method of manufacturing a device. The cleaning device includes: a frame substrate configured to frame the cleaning device; a first functional membrane on a first surface of the frame substrate; and a second functional membrane on a second surface of the frame substrate, which is opposite to the first surface. The cleaning method includes: positioning a cleaning device including a frame substrate and functional membranes formed on opposite surfaces of the frame substrate on a support configured to support a substrate, during a semiconductor manufacturing process or a display manufacturing process on the substrate; maintaining the positioning of the cleaning device on the support for a predetermined time period; and removing the cleaning device from the support. | 06-26-2014 |
20140174469 | WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL SYSTEM - A windshield wiper control system includes a movable element configured to move in a first direction and an opposing second direction and one or more actuation devices configured to cause the movable element to move in the first direction. The windshield wiper control system also includes a rotatable cam configured to cause the movable element to move in the opposing second direction when the rotatable cam contacts a stationary surface as the rotatable cam rotates about a cam axis and a wiper mechanism configured to move in the first and second directions and pivot in an arc motion responsive to the rotation of the rotatable cam. The wiper mechanism is further configured to cause the one or more windshield wipers to move across a surface of a windshield in a more linear motion than the arc motion of the wiper mechanism. | 06-26-2014 |
20140174470 | Cleaning Device for Objects in a Body of Water - A device is for cleaning objects in a body of water. The device includes: a plurality of cleaning elements; a plurality of supporting elements; and a collar, to which first ends of the supporting elements are attached. The cleaning elements are attached to the supporting elements. One or more of the supporting elements slope with its/their second, free end(s) in towards at least one point outside the collar, so that the supporting elements and the collar form at least one funnel. A method is for cleaning objects in a body of water using a cleaning device. | 06-26-2014 |
20140174471 | FABRIC CARE DEVICE - A fabric care device comprising a body having first and second ends for attaching respective first and second fabric care attachments, wherein at least one of the first and second ends is adapted to detachably attach one of the first and second fabric care attachments. An attachment for a fabric care device selected from the group consisting of a depiller, a delinter, a fabric pile restorer, and a brush. | 06-26-2014 |
20140182621 | TOOTHPASTE FOR ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSHES - Oral and dental care and cleaning agents are provided for use with an electric toothbrush. The oral and dental care and cleaning agent includes at least one polishing agent and at least one surfactant. A weight ratio of the at least one polishing agent to the at least one surfactant is less than or equal to six. | 07-03-2014 |
20140190514 | FLOOR TREATMENT MACHINE AND METHOD FOR TREATING FLOOR SURFACES - A floor treatment machine is disclosed for treating floor surfaces and includes a housing, two drive wheels, at least one support wheel, a drive device, a controller, at least one scan sensor configured to ensure that distance measurements can be carried out in a substantially horizontal plane via a predetermined angular area, and a floor treatment device configured to ensure that the floor can be treated. In at least one embodiment, the controller encompasses a treatment mode, which guarantees a simple and reliable selection of a successful route by way of few driving and storing steps. The boundary of the floor surface is treated as an obstacle. To record the treated surface, starting and end points of route segments, which have been followed, and one of the states “completely treated” or “incompletely treated” for the end points as well as direction information is stored. | 07-10-2014 |
20140190515 | CLEANING IMPLEMENTS, CLEANING MATERIAL COMPONENTS, AND RELATED METHODS - The invention provides cleaning implements that include head components comprising cleaning surface components and cleaning material support components. The cleaning material support components typically include cleaning material receiving areas that communicate with the cleaning surface components. Cleaning material receiving areas are generally configured to receive cleaning materials that are movable to and/or from the cleaning material receiving areas to extend over at least portions of the cleaning surface components. The invention also provides cleaning material components that include cleaning material support structures and cleaning materials. Related methods are also provided. | 07-10-2014 |
20140196747 | Velcro Lint Remover - An improved lint removing assembly consisting of Velcro hooks. The Velcro hooks hold and lift lint or hair from garments. The first embodiment calls for a predetermined square base comfortably fitting in the palm of the hand. The Velcro hooks attached to base completes the cleaning assembly. The garment will be completely lint free by utilizing vertical and/or horizontal palm motion. A serrated element will keep the Velcro hooks clean. In the second embodiment, the square base is replaced by rods. The Velcro hooks are attached to an expanded circular base that allows for maximum surface contact between the Velcro and the garment. The materials are readily available that would facilitate the second embodiment. Other cleaning embodiments can readily be created to fit cleaning specifications and needs because of the flexibility of the Velcro material. Color can be added to enhance the attractiveness of the embodiments. | 07-17-2014 |
20140196748 | PROTECTIVE DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PRECISION APPLICATION OF CLEANING POLYMER TO OPTICS - Novel devices and methods for cleaning optics are disclosed. A polymer can be sprayed onto the surface of an optic to capture contaminants. A spray cone can be used to limit the area of the polymer application. As the polymer solidifies, contaminants are captured and subsequently removed together with the polymer. | 07-17-2014 |
20140202491 | Method and apparatus for cleaning grinding work chuck using a scraper - A scraper assembly for removing debris deposited on the surface of a porous work chuck during a wafer grinding process. | 07-24-2014 |
20140202492 | MECHANISM FOR CLEANING SOLAR COLLECTOR SURFACES - A system and method for cleaning a collector surface of a solar collector. The system includes a first liquid-dispensing unit configured to deliver a first spray of liquid to the collector surface. The system also includes a brush element having a longitudinal side oriented along a first direction and disposed adjacent to the first liquid-dispensing unit. A first squeegee element is oriented along the first direction and adjacent to the brush element. The first squeegee element, the brush element, and the first liquid-dispensing unit define a first cleaning area. A second squeegee element is oriented along the first direction and separated from the first squeegee element by a gap to define a second cleaning area. The system also includes a second liquid-dispensing unit configured to deliver a second spray of liquid to the second cleaning area located between the first and second squeegees. | 07-24-2014 |
20140202493 | APPARATUS WITH ELLIPTICAL MOVEMENT FOR MICRODERMABRASION AND TOPICAL DELIVERY OF TREATMENTS - A device for providing elliptical path motion to skin or other surface. The device includes a motor, shaft, and a cam having at least one offset axis cam lobe for creating offset motion. A mounting bracket assembly that has a pair of arms associated with the motor can be moved by the cam in an elliptical path having X-axis, Y-axis and, in exemplary embodiments, Z-axis movement. The mounting bracket assembly may have two brackets, each being associated with an oscillating plate. Each oscillating plate may have a plurality of protrusions or tufts of bristles protruding therefrom. Elliptical movement of the oscillating plates creates offset elliptical motion of the protrusions associated with each oscillating plate. A fluid delivery system may be incorporated to provide fluid through the device. The device may be used for cleaning, stimulation or treatment of skin. | 07-24-2014 |
20140202494 | NONWOVEN MELAMINE FIBER SURFACE PREPARATION AND CLEANING MATERIAL - Provided is a nonwoven surface preparation or cleaning material comprising melamine fibers and a process for preparing the material. The nonwoven material, in one embodiment, comprises from 20 to 100% by weight melamine fibers. Other synthetic and natural fibers can be used in conjunction with the melamine fibers. However, it is the melamine fibers which are important, and the actual amount can be varied based on the nature of the surface to be cleaned, cleaning difficulty and material cost. | 07-24-2014 |
20140202495 | GLASS WIPING DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A glass wiping device and a control method thereof are provided. The glass wiping device comprising a driver mechanism ( | 07-24-2014 |
20140209119 | SURGICAL TOOL CLEANER AND BONE STORAGE DEVICE - A method and system for cleaning a surgical tool and storing bone and tissue. The system may include a housing including one or more entry openings and one or more brush assembly chambers, each brush assembly chamber in communication with an entry opening, a brush assembly disposed within each brush assembly chamber, a storage container in communication with each brush assembly chamber, and a ramp face that defines the one or more entry opening. The method may include inserting a distal end of a surgical device with biological material into an entry opening of a collection device, rotating a brush assembly within a brush assembly chamber, the brush assembly and brush assembly chamber being disposed within the collection device, the brush assembly chamber being in communication with the entry opening, and removing biological material from the distal end of the surgical device with the rotating brush assembly. | 07-31-2014 |
20140230847 | CLEANING IMPLEMENT - A cleaning implement includes an erodible foam adapted to contact a surface to be cleaned and a hydrophobic film attached to the erodible foam. The erodible foam is adhered to the hydrophobic film with an adhesive attachment. The cleaning implement may also include a handle attached to the impermeable film. | 08-21-2014 |
20140238439 | SNOW EDGE - TRAILER ROOF SNOW REMOVAL SYSTEM - A materials removal assembly for clearing materials from a horizontal surface, such as for removing snow or precipitation from a top surface on a vehicle. The assembly has a beam; a first coupling connected to a first end of the beam; a second coupling connected to the first coupling; and a blade assembly connected to the second coupling. The first coupling permits rotation of the second coupling and the blade assembly above and below a longitudinal axis of the beam. The second coupling permits rotation of the blade assembly about a first vertical axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of the beam. In one embodiment, movement of the materials removal assembly causes rotation of the blade assembly and movement of the materials to a side of the vehicle. | 08-28-2014 |
20140246046 | RAIN GUTTER CLEANING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a product and method for cleaning outdoor surfaces. The product may include a support member and a cleaning element. The support member may include top and bottom portions, the top portion may include a connector configured and dimensioned for receiving and attaching a pole to the support member. The bottom portion may include a structural support for providing rigidity to the support member. The cleaning element associated with the structural support. The cleaning element may include a cleaning face operatively associated with the bottom portion of the support member. The structural support may transfer cleaning forces to the cleaning element. Examples of the type of cleaning element may be a mitt or an alignment plate. The cleaning element may be made of a material that is washable, durable and absorbent and the structural support may be removable from the cleaning element when not in use. | 09-04-2014 |
20140246047 | RECIPROCATING APPLIANCE DRIVE APPARATUS - A surface treatment appliance includes moveable members that are driven by a slide crank mechanism. The moveable members, which are driven in linearly reciprocating motion, are attached to guide members such that there is relative movement between the guide members and a stationary support member that is part of an appliance head. | 09-04-2014 |
20140246048 | CARPET AGITATION APPARATUSES AND METHODS - A method and apparatus for cleaning a carpet. In some embodiments, the appliance includes a pad attached to a cleaning head, the pad having a non-absorbent portion that agitates the carpet with a reciprocating movement to work an encapsulant or other cleaning agent into the carpet fibers. The pad also may include an absorbent portion to absorb moisture from carpet. | 09-04-2014 |
20140246049 | DENTAL POSITION TRACKING SYSTEM FOR A TOOTHBRUSH - The dental position tracking system includes a toothbrush ( | 09-04-2014 |
20140246050 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CLEANING SURFACES - A device for submersibly cleaning surfaces inside a nuclear reactor includes a pump and a nozzle connected to said pump. The nozzle is arranged to face surfaces to be cleaned. The device includes cleaning means capable of removing debris on surfaces to be cleaned. The device includes adjustable flotation means, capable of adjusting the flotation capability of the device depending on a type of cleaning application. | 09-04-2014 |
20140251372 | DEVICE FOR REMOVING SNOW FROM A VEHICLE - A device for removing snow from a vehicle comprising a flat sheet of sturdy flexible material having elongated opposite side sections and substantially shorter opposite end sections. Each end section has a spaced apart pair of handles for manual manipulation of the sheet and each end section has two spaced apart straps with hooks at the end. An end of the sheet is entered in a door opening with the sheet stretched over the top of the vehicle and moved back and forth to remove snow and a pair of hooks may be engaged with a fender edge with the sheet stretched over the hood or trunk lid to remove snow. | 09-11-2014 |
20140251373 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL BROOM APPARATUS AND RELATED METHODS - An exemplary aspect comprises an apparatus comprising: a handle; and a body connected to the handle via a rotatable joint; the body comprising a bristle component on a first side and a cloth component on a second side, the bristle component comprising broom bristles and the cloth component configured to accept a cloth, the body rotatable with respect to the handle, between a first position and a second position, the first position placing the broom bristles in contact with a floor surface, and the second position placing the cloth in contact with the floor surface. One or more method embodiments comprise using the apparatus as a broom, with the body in the first position; rotating the body from the first position to the second position; and using the apparatus as a mop, with the body in the second position. | 09-11-2014 |
20140261537 | CLEAN FUNCTION FOR SEMICONDUCTOR WAFER SCRUBBER - Among other things, one or more techniques and systems for cleaning a scrub brush of a scrubber utilized in semiconductor fabrication are provided. In particular, a charge modification element, such as a base pH material or ammonia, is applied to the scrub brush to modify a charge of a particle on the scrub brush to a modified charge. The modified charge of the particle is similar to a charge of the scrub brush, such that the particle and the scrub brush repel one another. The particle can be detached from the scrub brush utilizing various techniques such as a de-ionized water technique or a mechanical cleaning bar technique. In this way, one or more particles can be detached from the scrub brush to clean the scrub brush of particles so that the scrub brush can be used to clean a semiconductor wafer. | 09-18-2014 |
20140261538 | TONGUE-MOUNTED CLEANING ARTICLE - The invention is directed to a tongue-mounted cleaning article for caring for the teeth and gums having an elongated body defining an inner cavity formed in the configuration of the tongue for receiving and accommodating the tongue, and a slot for receiving and accommodating the frenulum on the undersurface of the tongue; an open end sized to permit insertion of tongue; and a closed end being narrower than the open end and configured in the shape of the tip of the tongue, the closed end comprising a plurality of pyramidal protuberances or bristles disposed over a portion or entirety of its surface, wherein the pyramidal protuberances or bristles project outwardly for cleaning the teeth and gums by appropriate movement of the tongue. | 09-18-2014 |
20140261539 | DISK/PAD CLEAN WITH WAFER AND WAFER EDGE/BEVEL CLEAN MODULE FOR CHEMICAL MECHANICAL POLISHING - A method and apparatus for cleaning a substrate after chemical mechanical planarizing (CMP) is provided. The apparatus comprises a housing, a substrate holder rotatable on a first axis and configured to retain a substrate in a substantially vertical orientation, a first pad holder having a pad retaining surface facing the substrate holder in a parallel and space apart relation, the first pad holder rotatable on a second axis rotatable parallel to the first axis, a first actuator operable to move the pad holder relative to the substrate holder to change a distance defined between the first axis and the second axis, and a second pad holder disposed in the housing, the second pad holder having a pad retaining surface facing the substrate holder in a parallel and spaced apart relation, wherein the second pad holder is couple with a rotary arm. | 09-18-2014 |
20140261540 | Pool Cleaner with Articulated Cleaning Members - Exemplary embodiments include a pool cleaner having a body and articulated cleaning member extending from the body. The articulated cleaning member can be pivotally and/or rotatably coupled to the body. The articulated cleaning member can be pivoted or rotated with respect to the body to accommodate changes in the terrain of a pool. | 09-18-2014 |
20140261541 | SMART PHONE CARRYING CASE - A smart phone carrying case that is capable of cleaning and disinfecting a smart phone touch screen every time the phone is removed from the case is disclosed. The smart phone carrying case includes a pocket, inside of which is a cleaning and disinfecting pad, and further includes a flap that supports a drying pad. The touch screen can be cleaned by wiping it across the cleaning and disinfecting pad when the smart phone is removed from the pocket of the carrying case. The touch screen may then be wiped across the drying pad on the flap before the smart phone is operated by the user. | 09-18-2014 |
20140261542 | PERSONAL HYGIENE DEVICES - The present invention discloses personal hygiene device or cleaning devices and cleaning apparatuses. The cleaning devices include an elongate member, at least one housing coupled to a proximal end of the elongate member, at least one agitation mechanism movably coupled to the at least one housing, and a cleaning device removably coupled to the at least one housing. The cleaning apparatuses include a cleaning portion, a first attachment portion at a first end of the cleaning portion, and a second attachment portion at a second end of the cleaning portion. Methods of using the cleaning devices are also disclosed. | 09-18-2014 |
20140261543 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR SELF-CLEANING HANDHELD DUST REMOVAL - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for self-cleaning dust removal. The apparatus may be provided with a brush housing | 09-18-2014 |
20140261544 | ORAL CARE SYSTEM, KIT AND METHOD - An oral care system that includes an oral care implement and a dispenser, an oral care method, and a method of whitening teeth. In one embodiment, the invention may be a method of whitening teeth that includes: providing a toothbrush having a handle and a detachable oral care agent dispenser supported by the handle, the dispenser including a reservoir containing a tooth whitening agent; decoupling the dispenser from the handle of the toothbrush; and applying the tooth whitening agent to an oral surface using the dispenser. | 09-18-2014 |
20140283874 | JEWELLERY CLEANING WIPE - It is surprisingly found that when diamond particles are embedded into an alcohol wipe, the cleansing wipe that is formed is extremely useful at cleaning diamond jewellery in the home. It is also surprising that, given the abrasive nature of diamond, the diamond particles result in a satisfactory clean without causing any damage to the surface of the diamond being cleaned. The final result is that the cleaned diamond has recovered most of its original fire, life and brilliance. | 09-25-2014 |
20140290693 | METHOD FOR BRUSHING TEETH AND A TOOTHBRUSH USED FOR THE SAME - The inventor rejected the conventional method for brushing teeth with the brush head being parallel to the alignment of the teeth and found that a method for brushing teeth in the left and right direction in such a state that the brush head | 10-02-2014 |
20140290694 | CLEANING COMPOSITIONS FOR CLEANING A HARD SURFACE - Cleaning compositions for cleaning debris from a hard surface are described herein, the cleaning compositions include from about 0.001% to about 1% by weight of the composition of a thickener and from about 0.1% to about 50% by weight of the composition of an alkyl sulfate detergent surfactant that contains about 8 carbon atoms on the average, with substantially all of the alkyl groups having within two carbon atoms of the 8 average carbon atoms. They are high sudsing, have excellent soap scum removal and hard water deposit removal properties and are easy to rinse. A sprayer, methods of use and kits are also disclosed. | 10-02-2014 |
20140290695 | ARTICLES FOR CLEANING A HARD SURFACE - Articles for cleaning debris from a hard surface are described herein, the articles include a hard surface cleaning composition which includes from about 0.1% to about 50% by weight of the composition of a detergent surfactant and a pad including a core and adapted to contact the hard surface. The core comprising up to about 50% cellulosic material. They are high sudsing, have excellent soap scum removal and hard water deposit removal properties and are easy to rinse. A sprayer, methods of use and kits are also disclosed. | 10-02-2014 |
20140299153 | BRUSH ASSEMBLY - The present invention relates to a brush unit ( | 10-09-2014 |
20140299154 | SCRAPER DEVICE FOR CLEANING A SUBMERGED SURFACE - Disclosed is a scraper device for cleaning an exterior of a watercraft and/or a seawall. The scraper device has a flap component that urges the scraper device against a surface upon movement in a first and second opposing directions. | 10-09-2014 |
20140299155 | WIPER WITH ICE REMOVAL APPARATUS - A windshield wiper can include a wiper assembly and a scrubber assembly. The scrubber assembly can include a scrubber support structure and an elongated scrubber element movably attached to the scrubber support structure. The scrubber element can have a central longitudinal axis extending in the elongate direction between a first end and a spaced apart second end. A method can include, in response to activation of a washer fluid activator, reciprocating the elongated scrubber element back and forth along the central longitudinal axis; and while reciprocating the elongated scrubber element, moving the windshield wiper across the windshield along a prescribed arcuate path such that the reciprocating motion of the scrubber element is generally parallel to the windshield and generally perpendicular to the prescribed arcuate path as the windshield wiper moves across the windshield. The acts of reciprocating the elongated scrubber element and moving the windshield wiper can automatically be performed for a predetermined period of time after activation of the washer fluid activator. | 10-09-2014 |
20140305469 | CLEANING IMPLEMENT BASED ON MELAMINE-FORMALDEHYDE FOAM COMPRISING HOLLOW MELAMINE-FORMALDEHYDE MICROSPHERES - The present invention relates to a cleaning implement that includes a melamine-formaldehyde foam and hollow microspheres. The hollow microspheres have a core that includes at least one benefit agent and a shell that includes at least one melamine-formaldehyde resin. Additionally the present invention encompasses a method for cleaning a hard surface with a cleaning implement according to the present invention. | 10-16-2014 |
20140305470 | Device for Cleaning and Disinfecting Footwear - Devices, systems and methods for cleaning and disinfecting footwear items are disclosed herein. In an aspect a cleaning belt element is configured to rotate a cleaning belt in a continuous loop around a first rotating cylinder and a second rotating cylinder wherein the first rotating cylinder and the second rotating cylinder are connected by the cleaning belt. In another aspect, a containment element is configured to receive the footwear item wherein the containment element comprises a shroud, one or more bristle protruding from at least one inside wall of the shroud, and a transparent floor layer wherein the received footwear item rests In yet another aspect, an ultraviolet light element is configured to emit ultraviolet light from an ultraviolet light source wherein the ultraviolet light source is located below the transparent floor layer. | 10-16-2014 |
20140311522 | POROUS MATERIAL FOR INSERTION CLEANING OF INSTRUMENTS - A porous material for insertion cleaning of instruments is provided, such porous material including an at least partially open-cell foam body and a surface configured to enable an instrument having contaminants to be inserted into the body. The body may be configured to substantially grip the instrument to remove a substantial portion of the contaminants from the instrument. | 10-23-2014 |
20140311523 | VEHICLE-MOUNTED FOOTWEAR CLEANING DEVICE - A footwear cleaning device for attachment to a vehicle having a passenger compartment and a frame running lengthwise under said passenger compartment, the cleaning device comprising a base for mounting to the frame; an arm having a proximate end and a distal end, the arm being pivotally or slideably operatively attached to the base at the proximate end; a cleaner connected to the distal end of the arm; and an actuator having a moving end attached to the arm, the actuator having an unactuated state and an actuated state, when in the unactuated state, the cleaner is a first distance from the base, when in the actuated state, the cleaner is a second distance from the base, wherein the second distance is greater than the first distance. | 10-23-2014 |
20140311524 | MULTI-FUNCTION CLEANING APPARATUS - A cleaning device includes a refillable handle, a scrubbing member, a plurality of bristles, and a squeegee. The refillable handle includes first and second end portions and a hollow interior configured to hold a cleaning fluid. The scrubbing member is positioned at the first end portion of the handle and arranged in flow communication with the hollow interior. The plurality of bristles are mounted to the handle. The squeegee is mounted to the second end portion of the handle. | 10-23-2014 |
20140311525 | LABEL SHEET FOR CLEANING AND CONVEYING MEMBER HAVING CLEANING FUNCTION - A label sheet for cleaning is formed of a label for cleaning including a cleaning layer having a 180° peeling adhesion to a silicon wafer of 0.20 N/10 mm or less after receiving an active energy and an adhesive layer provided on one of surfaces of said cleaning layer, and a separator on which the label is removably provided through the adhesive layer. | 10-23-2014 |
20140318576 | Machine and method for continuously washing containers made of plastic material, and removal of contaminants and labels from their surface - A machine and a method are described for washing and removal, in a continuous manner, of contaminants and labels from plastic containers made of recyclable material. During washing, the containers pass inside a washing chamber and are subject to a high level of friction caused by an agitator rotating at high speed. Tearing means are also provided to facilitate detachment of the contaminants from the surface of the containers. | 10-30-2014 |
20140326278 | RETICLE CHUCK CLEANER AND RETICLE CHUCK CLEANING METHOD - There is provided a reticle chuck cleaner A for cleaning a reticle chuck of an apparatus, as a reticle chuck cleaner that allows easy cleaning of a reticle chuck in a vacuum chamber of an apparatus without exposing the chamber to the atmosphere and contributes to improvement of the operating ratio of the apparatus, including: an adhesive layer | 11-06-2014 |
20140332028 | TOOTHBRUSH WITH GRIPPING HANDLE - A toothbrush with secure grip and a method for brushing teeth are disclose, including picking up a toothbrush below the neck portion, a toothbrush head extending from one end of the neck portion, a round/octagon/oval shaped handle, and a grip handle extending from the other end of the neck portion, wherein the grip handle includes an array of gripping elements extending 360 degrees around the grip handle; and brushing a user's teeth and gum pockets. Lights can be provided on the tooth brush to enhance the brushing effectiveness. | 11-13-2014 |
20140332029 | Cleaning Tool Device - A cleaning tool device for cleaning a desired area with a cleaning implement is provided. The cleaning tool device comprises a handle portion having a first end and a second end and a tool portion having a first end and a second end. The first end of the tool portion releasably secured to the second end of the handle portion. A clip mechanism is mounted to the second end of the tool portion for releasably securing the cleaning implement. Upon positioning the cleaning implement in the clip mechanism, a user can manipulate the cleaning implement to clean in hard to reach areas. | 11-13-2014 |
20140332030 | WINDOW CLEANING DEVICES AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USING SAME - The present disclosure provides window cleaning devices and methods for using same to clean a window, for example an exterior surface of a window. | 11-13-2014 |
20140338697 | MITTER WRINGER - A handheld mitter wringer tool is provided for cleansing build-up from hanging mitters. For example, one can expel build-up from a mitter, which is secured at one end to a fixed structure, by indenting the mitter between two non-cutting surfaces that extend across the width of the mitter, while moving the two surfaces along the mitter away from the secured end. Thus, a mitter wringer tool may have a pair of elongate plates that are operatively connected for movement from a fully-opened position, in which working faces of the plates are displaced apart for receiving a mitter, to a working position, in which the working faces are closely opposed and generally parallel for slidably gripping and wringing the mitter. | 11-20-2014 |
20140338698 | WORKING SURFACE CLEANING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A cleaning film designed to remove foreign matter and particulates from working surfaces of cleaning wafers used in semiconductor processes. These processes include wafer sort test for cleaning of probe card pins and FEOL tooling for cleaning during wafer handling equipment and wafer chucks. The debris collected on the cleaning wafer working surfaces is removed by the particle removal film allowing the debris and foreign matter to be discarded. The use of the cleaning film allows the operator to refresh the cleaning wafer without use of an outside vendor and eliminates wet washing and the use of solvents in the cleaning process. | 11-20-2014 |
20140338699 | MARINE GEOPHYSICAL EQUIPMENT CLEANER - Techniques are disclosed relating to an apparatus with scraping members for cleaning a geophysical equipment (e.g., a streamer) being towed behind a survey vessel. The apparatus may, in one embodiment, include a housing and a plurality of scraping members that are disposed at least partially outside of the housing. In another embodiment, when the geophysical equipment is being towed behind a survey vessel, portions of the geophysical equipment may be flattened or compressed due to the towing force exerted on the geophysical equipment, and the apparatus of this disclosure may still be used to clean the geophysical equipment. A method is disclosed related to operating an apparatus with a plurality of scraping members and removing debris from a geophysical equipment. | 11-20-2014 |
20140338700 | CHILD WIPING ASSIST APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus for assisting with wiping a child includes a stabilized base configured to sit on a horizontal surface and a first handle coupled to the stabilized base. The first handle is positioned such that a child bending over and grabbing the first handle with both hands opens the child's anal and/or private areas for wiping clean, such as during a diaper change. The apparatus may also include a second handle extending upwardly from the stabilized base higher than the first handle so that the second handle may be grabbed by the child in a standing position or during movement to and from the bent over position. A method for assisting with wiping a child while using the apparatus is also disclosed. | 11-20-2014 |
20140345647 | TONGUE BRUSH WITH POWERED ROLLER - A tongue cleaner tool comprises a handle with an actuator therein and a rotatable roller or brush near one end of the handle that is driven by the actuator. The rotatable brush has soft protrusions, as knobs or bristles, to gently massage and clean the tongue as the brush is rotated inside a user's mouth and in contact with the surface of the tongue. The brush roller can have its axis normal to the length of the handle or parallel with it. Liquid, as water or mouthwash, is advantageously provided in a reservoir in the handle or in the roller, to be dispensed onto the tongue through the handle or via the roller directly. One or more rollers can be used, and a shield can be provided over part of each roller to direct the liquid and to protect other parts of the mouth of the user. | 11-27-2014 |
20140352718 | TILE SPONGE - A tile sponge is provided for cleaning the space between adjacent tiles in the installation of all tile applications. The tile sponge has an elongated flange comprised of a flexible material such as rubber that extends outwardly a predetermined distance intermediate the sponge absorbing material. The flange is sized so as to fit snugly into the space between the tiles to remove material therein while, at the same time, the sponge material can be in direct contact with the edges of the adjacent tiles to soak up liquid on the tiles as the sponge progresses along the space. The lateral cross section of the tile sponge may be a parallelogram where the internal angles are other than 90 degrees. | 12-04-2014 |
20140352719 | TOOTHBRUSH WITH GRIPPING HANDLE - A toothbrush with secure grip and a method for brushing teeth are disclose, including picking up a toothbrush below the neck portion, a toothbrush head extending from one end of the neck portion, a round/octagon/oval shaped handle, and a grip handle extending from the other end of the neck portion, wherein the grip handle includes an array of gripping elements extending 360 degrees around the grip handle; and brushing a user's teeth and gum pockets. | 12-04-2014 |
20140352720 | LOW VOC CONTENT WATERLESS CLEANER AND ARTICLE IMPREGNATED THEREWITH - An article is provided including composition of 0.5 to 15 total weight percent of a surfactant. The surfactant is a non-ionic surfactant, an anionic surfactant, or a combination thereof. The composition also includes 0.01 to 35 total weight percent of solvent including a microemulsion, a carboxylic acid ester based ketal ester solvent, or a combination thereof. 0.1 to 10 total weight percent of at least one emollient, and 60 to 99.3 total weight percent of water also being present. The resultant composition has total volatile organic content (VOC) composition of less than 2 total weight percent and as a result, the composition is more environmental benign and less irritating to skin than conventional waterless hand cleaners. The composition impregnated into a substrate of a towel presenting two opposed surfaces, the substrate having pores for absorbing and retaining the composition. | 12-04-2014 |
20140366913 | SUBSTRATE CLEANING APPARATUS AND METHOD AND BRUSH ASSEMBLY USED THEREIN - Provided are a substrate cleaning apparatus and method and a brush assembly used therein. The substrate cleaning apparatus for contact-cleaning a substrate includes a cleaning brush rotatably disposed in a cylindrical shape and having an outer circumferential surface contacting the substrate to clean the substrate. Here, the cleaning brush includes a plurality of pressure chambers expanding by a fluid pressure and disposed along a longitudinal direction of a rotation axis rotating at a central portion of the cleaning brush, and the plurality of pressure chambers are individually expandable to allow a portion of the outer circumferential surface to protrude in a radial direction and thus contact-clean a portion of the substrate. | 12-18-2014 |
20140366914 | Medical Component Scrubbing Device with Detachable Cap - The microbial scrub brush in one embodiment employs an insert that is impregnated with an anti-bacterial disinfectant and that is housed within a housing of alcohol-compatible material and sealed over by a removable lid. The insert is maintained in sterile condition until ready for use. After removal of the lid, the insert is moved over the end of a female luer or other portion of a medical device and rotated in order to clean the exterior surface as well as the interior luminal surface of the device. In one embodiment, the scrub brush integrally includes both a cleansing portion with a cleansing insert to cleanse a part of a medical device and a protection portion with a cover component to cover and protect the cleansed medical device part from subsequent contamination. The cleansing insert includes a plurality of compliant fingers to ensure adequate cleansing of the medical device part. | 12-18-2014 |
20140373871 | FACE AND BODY BRUSH WITH THIN AND TAPERED BRISTLES AND WITH INGREDIENTS, AND WITH MASSAGE SURFACE - Face and body brush with thin and tapered bristles system includes a face and body brush assembly having a handle comprising a first end, a second end, a top side, and a bottom side; a brush head having a first side, a second side, and plurality of bristles acting as a cleaner-abrasive. The brush head is connected to the first end of the handle of the face and body brush assembly. The bristles are perpendicularly and non-removably affixed to the first side of the brush head and are soft and form a circular tip. The bristles include sharp and pointed edges for cleaning face and body of a user-brusher. The face and body brush assembly is usable for hygienically brushing and cleaning face, body, head, hair, nails, hands and feet of a user-brusher. The massage surface can be included for massage of the face, body, head, hands, and feet. | 12-25-2014 |
20140373872 | FACE AND BODY BRUSH WITH THIN AND TAPERED BRISTLES AND WITH INGREDIENTS, AND WITH MASSAGE SURFACE - Face and body brush with thin and tapered bristles system includes a face and body brush assembly having a brush head, a handle, and plurality of bristles. The bristles include sharp and pointed edges for cleaning face and body of a user-brusher. The bristles can be thin and tapered. The plurality of bristles can comprise tiny tapered bristles. The bristles, tiny tapered bristles, and tongue cleaner can comprise cleansing ingredient and nutritional ingredient. The bristles, tiny tapered bristles, brush head, handle, and massage surface can comprise flavoring ingredient. The face and body brush assembly is usable for hygienically brushing and cleaning face, body, head, hair, nails, hands and feet of a user-brusher. The massage surface can be included for massage of the face, body, head, hands, and feet. The face and body brush assembly and the massage surface can comprise an electrically powered instrument for wet and dry use. | 12-25-2014 |
20140373873 | Cleaning System - The disclosed cleaning system provides a system for storing and containing together a cleaning tool and cleaning ampoules, which contain the cleaning material, so that all the necessary parts of the cleaning system are easily stored and accessible for cleaning needs. In one embodiment, the cleaning system includes a cleaning tool and a cleaning ampoule. The cleaning tool includes a body with a working surface having scrubbing elements. The body has an ampoule receptacle. The cleaning ampoule contains a cleaning material. The cleaning ampoule includes a compartment and a cover for containing the cleaning material in the compartment. The ampoule receptacle is capable of holding the cleaning ampoule while the cleaning material is dispensed to the working surface from the cleaning ampoule. | 12-25-2014 |
20140373874 | BRUSH MANDREL FOR PVA SPONGE BRUSH - A cleaning device for cleaning substrates is provided. The cleaning device includes a generally cylindrically-shaped brush mandrel and a cylindrical brush. The brush mandrel has a body section with an outer surface positioned about a central axis. The outer surface is interrupted by an engagement member having primary features adjacent secondary features. The brush has a hollow bore formed around the brush mandrel with an inner surface interrupted by a second engagement member which mates the first engagement member. The primary features flow in a direction generally perpendicular to a rotational direction of the brush mandrel around the central axis and include a first surface which is generally perpendicular to the outer surface. The secondary features include a second surface which flows in a direction generally perpendicular to the first surface and along the central axis. No primary feature includes a radially obstructing feature formed over any secondary feature. | 12-25-2014 |
20150013717 | Disposable Absorbent Liquid Impermeable Coverings - A single use, disposable system for cleaning that protects the individual's hands that avoids direct skin and hand contact with the material being cleaned, reducing the likelihood of transmission of pathogens, germs, dirt, odiferous material, noxious material, and allowing the individual to then progress forward without having to wash, cleanse or dry their hands, has been developed. The system includes an absorbent material such as a paper towel, baby wipe, surface cleaning wipe, or medical wipe, adhered on at least one surface to a flexible liquid or waste impermeable covering such as a glove, mitt, or baggie. | 01-15-2015 |
20150013718 | BROOM WITH HOOKED BRISTLES SECTION - A broom with hooked bristles section that may include a broom handle and a broom head having an upper section, a lower section, a first side and a second side. The broom handle may attach to the upper section of the broom head. A plurality of straight bristles may attach to the first side of the lower section of the broom head, while a plurality of hooked bristles may attach to the second side of the lower section of the broom head. The plurality of hooked bristles allows for the ability to collect and remove debris from underneath objects. | 01-15-2015 |
20150013719 | CLEANING DEVICE AND METHOD - A cleaning device for cleaning a marine element towed in water and related methods are provided. The cleaning device is configured to follow a bypass rail attached to the marine element when an obstacle is encountered along the marine element. Thus, the cleaning device passes the entire marine element, from one end to the other, irrespective of the nature of the obstacle. The cleaning device includes a cleaning unit for cleaning the marine element. | 01-15-2015 |
20150013720 | BATTERY CLEANING DEVICE AND BATTERY CLEANING METHOD - A battery cleaning device for cleaning a battery cell to be roller pressed, the battery cell having at least one flat surface, the battery cleaning device includes a cleaning unit configured to clean the flat surface of a battery cell prior to or simultaneously with roller-pressing the flat surface of the battery cell. | 01-15-2015 |
20150020851 | SUBSTRATE CLEANING DEVICE, SUBSTRATE CLEANING APPARATUS, CLEANED SUBSTRATE MANUFACTURING METHOD AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS - A substrate cleaning device | 01-22-2015 |
20150027491 | DOUBLE SIDED BUFF MODULE FOR POST CMP CLEANING - A buff module and method for using the same are provided. In one embodiment, a buff module includes housing having an interior volume, a plurality of drive rollers and a pair of buff heads. The drive rollers are arranged to rotate a substrate within the interior volume on a substantially horizontal axis. The buff heads are disposed in the housing, each buff head rotatable on an axis substantially aligned with the horizontal axis and movable to a position substantially parallel with the horizontal axis. | 01-29-2015 |
20150027492 | SUBSTRATE CLEANING APPARATUS, SUBSTRATE CLEANING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - There are provided first and second cleaning members which are configured to clean a central zone in a rear surface of a wafer when the wafer held by an absorption pad is horizontally held, and configured to clean a peripheral zone in the rear surface of the wafer when the wafer is held by the spin chuck. Due to the provision of the first and second cleaning members, detergency can be improved as compared with a case in which only one cleaning member is used. The first and second cleaning members are configured to be horizontally turned by a common turning shaft. When the central zone in the rear surface of the wafer is cleaned, the turning shaft is located to be overlapped with the wafer. Since the turning shaft is located by using the moving area of the wafer, a size of an apparatus can be reduced. | 01-29-2015 |
20150027493 | WINDOW CLEANING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF MANIPULATION VIA MAGNETIC ATTRACTION AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - An apparatus for cleaning windows comprising: a first cleaning unit, which is positioned on one side of a window, having a built-in first magnetic module comprising a magnet or a magnetic material; and a second cleaning unit, which is positioned on the opposite side of the window on which the first cleaning unit is positioned, having a built-in second magnetic module comprising a magnet or a magnetic material so as to generate magnetic attraction with the first magnetic module of the first cleaning unit, wherein the first and second cleaning units, each attached to either sides of the window, respectively, due to the magnetic attraction, clean one or both sides of the window while moving together. | 01-29-2015 |
20150027494 | WINDOW CLEANING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - A window cleaning robot according to the present embodiment comprises a first cleaning unit and a second cleaning unit, which are respectively attached to and move on both surfaces of a window by magnetic force. The window cleaning robot further comprises: a first magnetic module included in the first cleaning unit; a second magnetic module included in the second cleaning unit; a magnetic force sensing part for sensing magnetic force between the first magnetic module and the second magnetic module; and a magnetic force controller for controlling the magnetic force between the first magnetic module and the second magnetic module, wherein the first magnetic module comprises a first magnet which is rotationally mounted, and a second magnet and a third magnet disposed on both sides of the first magnet, and the magnetic force controller rotates the first magnet so as to control the magnetic force between the first magnetic module and the second magnetic module. | 01-29-2015 |
20150027495 | MAT DEVICE FOR CLEANING COSMETIC BRUSHES - A brush cleaning device includes a flexible body having first and second opposed surfaces defining a top and a bottom. A plurality of different brush treatment surfaces are provided on the top of the flexible body, variously configured for washing and rinsing bristles of brushes having different sizes. A positioning element is provided on the bottom of the flexible body, configured to maintain a position of the device with respect to a work area such as a wash basin, tub or sink. A drain hole extends through the flexible body, configured to drain water from the top through the bottom of the flexible body. | 01-29-2015 |
20150027496 | REVERSIBLE DEVICE FOR CLEANING COSMETIC BRUSHES - A reversible brush cleaning device having alternate, reversible orientations is disclosed. The device includes first and second brush treatment textures defined in first and second surface regions, respectively. The reversible orientations alternately present the first and second surface regions on the exterior and interior of the flexible body, respectively. The textures are differently configured, in order to provide for alternate brush treatments when each is individually presented on the exterior, in each of the reversible orientations. | 01-29-2015 |
20150034121 | SUBSTRATE CLEANING APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE CLEANING METHOD - A substrate cleaning apparatus capable of quickly removing cleaning liquid that has been used in cleaning of a substrate with a roll cleaning tool from the substrate. The substrate cleaning apparatus includes a substrate holder configured to hold and rotate a substrate; a cleaning-liquid supply nozzle configured to supply cleaning liquid onto a first region of the substrate; a roll cleaning tool configured to be placed in sliding contact with the substrate in the presence of the cleaning liquid to thereby clean the substrate; and a fluid supply nozzle configured to supply fluid, which is constituted by pure water or chemical liquid, onto a second region of the substrate. The second region is located at an opposite side of the first region with respect to the roll cleaning tool, and a supply direction of the fluid is a direction from a central side toward a peripheral side of the substrate. | 02-05-2015 |
20150034122 | ABSORBENT CLEANING AND SECUREMENT DEVICES AND METHODS - An absorbent cleaning device for use during a surgical procedure is disclosed. The absorbent cleaning device may comprise a substantially non-fibrous or non-particulate absorbent material and at least one opening. The opening may comprise a slit or channel and be configured to accommodate a portion of a medical appliance or an elongate medical device. The absorbent cleaning device may be configured to clean the medical appliance or the elongate medical device. The absorbent cleaning device may also be configured to retain or secure a medical appliance or elongate medical device during a surgical procedure. | 02-05-2015 |
20150040940 | Cleaning Pad - A reusable cleaning sheet for removing debris from a surface comprises a main body having a top surface and a bottom surface and scrubbing elements affixed on the top surface. The scrubbing elements are defined as protruded dots spaced closely apart and disposed uniformly throughout the top surface of the main body. The protruded dots are adaptable for scrubbing the debris due to friction created by the protruded dots and the main body is capable of absorbing the debris released by protruded dots without scratching the surface. The protruded dots provide lubrication to permit greater movement through the hard surface when the main body is wet. The bottom surface is free of scrubbing elements and is used to remove dust from dry surfaces and moisture from damp surfaces. The cleaning sheet can be removably attached to a cleaning device. The cleaning sheet can be used in both wet and dry surfaces. | 02-12-2015 |
20150040941 | Method and Apparatus for Cleaning A Semiconductor Substrate - A method for cleaning a substrate is provided. The method initiates with disposing a fluid layer having solid components therein to a surface of the substrate. A shear force directed substantially parallel to the surface of the substrate and toward an outer edge of the substrate is then created. The shear force may result from a normal or tangential component of a force applied to a solid body in contact with the fluid layer in one embodiment. The surface of the substrate is rinsed to remove the fluid layer. A cleaning system and apparatus are also provided. | 02-12-2015 |
20150040942 | CLEANING APPARATUS, A METHOD OF CLEANING, AND A RETROFITTING METHOD - A cleaning apparatus including a mop and a cleaning device, wherein: the mop includes: a mop material carrying member for holding mop material; and a mop abutment member, the cleaning device is for cleaning mop material which freely depends from the mop material carrying member of the mop, the cleaning device includes: one or more cleaning arrangements for cleaning mop material; and a pair of abutment members located with respect to the one or more cleaning arrangements and at least partially defining an access aperture through which access to the one or more cleaning arrangements is provided, and the mop abutment member and the pair of abutment members of the cleaning device are configured for abutment in use to limit movement of the mop material carrying member through the access aperture towards the one or more cleaning arrangements. | 02-12-2015 |
20150040944 | PV WIND PERFORMANCE ENHANCING METHODS AND APPARATUS - Pressure equalization between upper and lower surfaces of PV modules of an array of PV modules can be enhanced in several ways. Air gaps opening into the air volume, defined between the PV modules and the support surface, should be provided between adjacent PV modules and along the periphery of the array. The ratio of this air volume to the total area of the air gaps should be minimized. Peripheral wind deflectors should be used to minimize aerodynamic drag forces on the PV modules. The time to equalize pressure between the upper and lower surfaces of the PV modules should be maintained below, for example, 10-20 milliseconds. The displacement created by wind gusts should be limited to, for example, 2-5 millimeters or less. For inclined PV modules, rear air deflectors are advised for each PV module and side air deflectors are advised for the periphery of the array. | 02-12-2015 |
20150040945 | FLOOR CLEANING TOOL HAVING A MECHANICALLY OPERATED PUMP - A compact machine for cleaning floors includes a solution tank and dispensing system for dispensing solution onto the surface to be cleaned, a deck assembly for guiding dirty solution to a recovery pickup point, a mechanically operated pump for collecting the dirty solution from the recovery pickup point, and a recovery tank for receiving the collected fluid. | 02-12-2015 |
20150047672 | REMOVABLE TIP ORAL HYGIENE DEVICE - A removable tip oral hygiene device to clean a plurality of soft surfaces within a user's mouth comprising an elongated body, where the elongated body extends between a first end and a second end; a textured tip at the first end; a removable cleaning material attached to the textured tip, where the removable cleaning material cleans the user's gums; and a textured surface at the second end, where the textured surface cleans a tongue of the user. During use, the removable cleaning material is replaced as needed to gently clean the user's gums. | 02-19-2015 |
20150053235 | WET WIPER ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR CLEANING REMOVABLE DENTAL APPLIANCES - A wet wiper for cleaning accumulated oral debris from removable dental appliances. The wet wiper comprises a water insoluble substrate and a physiologically acceptable cleansing composition. Methods for cleaning removable dental appliances are provided. | 02-26-2015 |
20150059803 | DEVICE FOR MILLING THE WELDING REGION OF SPOT WELDING ELECTRODES - Device for milling the welding region of spot welding electrodes, including at least one milling tool ( | 03-05-2015 |
20150059804 | CLEANING IMPLEMENT - A cleaning implement has an abrasive component and an absorbent component bound together. The absorbent component comprises a microfiber fabric. The abrasive component is crocheted from a polyester yarn with embedded abrasive particles such as metallic fibers. The cleaning implement may be manufactured in a wide variety of shapes, colors, sizes, and configurations to meet task-specific needs or personal preference. | 03-05-2015 |
20150068553 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR WASHING OBJECTS WITH IRREGULAR SHAPES - An apparatus, system, and method allow for cleaning and brushing irregular-shaped objects automatically. The apparatus includes: an outer portion or a container that can substantially enclose one or more irregular shaped objects, and a plurality of brushes movably coupled to an inner wall of the outer portion or the container. The apparatus can be used to wash irregular-shaped objects such as shoes, utensils, medical devices, etc. An irregular-shaped object can be placed in the apparatus, and the apparatus can be placed in a washing machine for automatic washing. Driven by a flow of water, air, or gas, the brushes can scrub the object. The apparatus can protect the object from potential damages, and/or keep washed-off sand, dirt, or other residues inside the apparatus. | 03-12-2015 |
20150075560 | Flat Belt Treadmill-like Rotation Toothbrush - In an embodiment of the disclosed technology, a toothbrush head formed of a bristled tread is rotatable about at least one vertically disposed sprocket. The toothbrush head has an elongated neck with sprockets extending axially therefrom. Bristles are wrapped around either or both sprockets. The bristles may be on a single belt wrapped around both sprockets. Alternatively, the bristles may extend from two spindles, each fitted around a sprocket. The sprockets rotate circumferentially within an upper head portion of the device. The bristles spin 360 degrees (full rotation) around the sprockets and within the stationary head. The head portion itself is replaceable or changeable, such that a handle portion may be used by multiple users or replaced. | 03-19-2015 |
20150083161 | Method and material for cleaning optical surfaces - A new and novel method for cleaning optical surfaces by incorporating a textile made from activated carbon fibers as previously used for air filtration in industrial applications and neuclear-biological-chemical environments. | 03-26-2015 |
20150083162 | CLEANING ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR CLEANING A FLEXOGRAPHIC COATING UNIT - A cleaning arrangement for a coater that has a plate cylinder, the cleaning arrangement having a cleaning web, a tangential moving mechanism configured to controllably move the cleaning web in at least one direction in a plane defined by the cleaning web, a radial moving mechanism configured to controllably move the cleaning web in at least one direction out of the plane, and a controller coupled to the tangential and radial moving mechanisms which is configured to control the moving of the cleaning web into and out of contact with the plate cylinder in conformity with input signals received by the controller. | 03-26-2015 |
20150090291 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMOVING CONTAMINATION FROM DISTANCE MEASURING SENSOR FOR VEHICLE - An apparatus for removing contamination for use with a distance measuring sensor, the apparatus comprising: a distance measuring module mounted inside or outside of a vehicle and configured to measure the distance between the vehicle and objects around the vehicle; a distance-based recognition unit configured to recognize a surround environment of the vehicle based on the distance measured by the distance measuring module; and a contamination removing module configured to measure the level of contamination on the distance measuring module and perform a cleaning with respect to an area where the contamination occurs when the measured level of contamination is above a preset threshold. | 04-02-2015 |
20150096591 | POST-CMP HYBRID WAFER CLEANING TECHNIQUE - A brush-cleaning apparatus is disclosed for use in cleaning a semiconductor wafer after polishing. Embodiments of the brush-cleaning apparatus implemented with a multi-branch chemical dispensing unit are applied beneficially to clean semiconductor wafers, post-polish, using a hybrid cleaning method. An exemplary hybrid cleaning method employs a two-chemical sequence in which first and second chemical treatment modules are separate from one another, and are followed by a pH-neutralizing-rinse that occurs in a treatment module separate from the first and second chemical treatment modules. Implementation of such hybrid methods is facilitated by the multi-branch chemical dispensing unit, which provides separate chemical lines to different chemical treatment modules, and dispenses chemical to at least four different areas of each wafer during single-wafer processing in an upright orientation. The multi-branch chemical dispensing unit provides a flexible, modular building block for constructing various equipment configurations that use multiple chemical treatments and/or pH neutralization steps. | 04-09-2015 |
20150096592 | Grill rod scraping tool and related methods - A grill rod scraping tool for cleaning the top, sides and bottom side of grill rods. The tool comprises of a neck with concave contours and a U-shaped end that enable the prongs and scraper of the tool to scrape the top, sides, and bottom side of the grid iron rods. The concave contours of the neck also allow both left and right handed individuals to operate and rotate the tool with ease. The prongs are angled away from the neck to enable the tool to be used while the grid iron rods are still hot. The grill tool is applied to the grill rod and pushed and pulled along the length of the grill rod to clean residue from food and hardened char. | 04-09-2015 |
20150096593 | CLEANING DEVICE - A holder for a cleaning pad or the like can include a base and one or more features to inhibit damage to a surface adjacent a surface being cleaned. For example, the holder can include a lip extending downwardly from an edge of the base along one or more sides to inhibit the pad from being coupled to the holder so that the pad extends beyond the edge of the base. The holder can also include one or more contacting features extending outwardly from the base on the side(s) including the lip to space the base and lip from the adjacent surface during use. The contacting features can be one or more wheels horizontally disposed on a top surface of the base. | 04-09-2015 |
20150096594 | APPARATUS AND A METHOD FOR RECLAIMING FOUNDRY SAND - To provide an apparatus for reclaiming foundry sand and a method for reclaiming foundry sand that can effectively remove binders and so on that attach to returned foundry sand that has been used. Foundry sand that has been used is supplied from a chute for feeding sand | 04-09-2015 |
20150096595 | SPONGE HAVING AN OPEN CAVITY - The present invention relates to a sponge ( | 04-09-2015 |
20150101635 | Universal Garbage Pick-Up Tool - A universal garbage pick-up tool includes a main body, an inner support tube, at least two guard members positioned between the main body and inner support tube, a pushing rod positioned within the inner support tube, a push button operatively connected to a proximal end of each guard member and a proximal end of the pushing rod, and a plurality of spring claws attached to a distal end of the pushing rod. The spring claws are positioned within the inner support tube, and the guard members and the spring claws are released upon the actuation of the push button, thereby allowing the spring claws to extend axially from a distal end of the main body. An adjustment ring may be attached to the distal end of the main body, including at least two pins circumferentially spaced apart. A magnet may be positioned within the push button of the pick-up tool. | 04-16-2015 |
20150101636 | CLEANER - A cleaning apparatus; said apparatus combining mechanical combing action and liquid flow to remove detritus from frond-like structures. | 04-16-2015 |
20150101637 | FLEXIBLE VACUUM NOZZLE AND NOZZLE OPENING - A flexible vacuum attachment and method of use is provided for attaching a vacuum section to a vacuum to collect debris from a surface. The vacuum attachment comprises a flexible vacuum nozzle and nozzle opening, An end of the nozzle is attachable to a connector, which is then attachable to a vacuum. The nozzle forms a tube made of flexible material with a suction end. The suction end of the nozzle has a flexible tapered opening that is radially collapsible and foldable in one or more axial directions that can conform to various shapes. The tapered opening may include a rim that extends coplanar to a vacuumable surface. The suction end is capable of beating up and down on a vacuumable surface when operated with a vacuum. | 04-16-2015 |
20150107619 | WAFER PARTICLE REMOVAL - Among other things, one or more techniques or systems for particle removal from a semiconductor wafer are provided. Particles, contaminating a semiconductor wafer, have the potential to cause defects, such as scratches into a surface of the semiconductor wafer during chemical mechanical polishing or defocusing during a subsequent lithography stage, for the semiconductor wafer. Accordingly, a mechanic particle cleaner component, such as at least one of a sliver brush roller, a pencil brush, a tape polish, a sonic jet, or a liquid spray component, is configured to apply a mechanical force to an edge region of the semiconductor wafer to detach particles. A chemical particle cleaner component is configured to apply a chemical force to the edge region to detach particles. In this way, particles are removed from the semiconductor wafer before or after chemical mechanical polishing. | 04-23-2015 |
20150107620 | Method and Apparatus for Water Edge Exposure and Backside Cleaning - A method for cleaning an edge of a semiconductor wafer in a wafer edge exposure (WEE) apparatus includes positioning the semiconductor wafer having a resist thereon in a wafer positioning device. A brush bar is positioned adjacent a backside of the semiconductor wafer in the wafer positioning device. The brush bar engages and cleans a backside of the semiconductor wafer while the semiconductor wafer is disposed in the wafer positioning device. A height of an edge of the semiconductor wafer is detected. The focusing position of exposure light radiated toward the edge is controlled on the basis of a height of the edge. Exposure light is radiated towards an edge after the cleaning step. | 04-23-2015 |
20150107621 | CHUCK CLEANER AND CLEANING METHOD - According to one embodiment, a chuck cleaner includes a support, an adhesive layer, and a support substrate. The support includes a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion provided between the first portion and the second portion. The support substrate is provided between the support and the adhesive layer. The support substrate includes a first region fixed to the first portion, a second region fixed to the second portion, a third region provided between the first region and the second region and having variable distance from the third portion, a fourth region provided between the first region and the third region and separated from the support, and a fifth region provided between the second region and the third region and separated from the support. | 04-23-2015 |
20150114430 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR POST-CHEMICAL MECHANICAL PLANARIZATION SUBSTRATE BUFF PRE-CLEANING - In some embodiments, an apparatus for cleaning a substrate is provided that includes (1) a substrate chuck configured to support a substrate with a front side of the substrate accessible; (2) a buff pad assembly configured to support a buff pad having a diameter smaller than a diameter of the substrate; and (3) a swing arm coupled to the buff pad and configured to position and rotate the buff pad along the front side of the substrate, and control an amount of force applied by the buff pad against the front side of the substrate during cleaning. The substrate chuck, buff pad assembly and swing arm are configured to buff clean the substrate. Numerous additional aspects are disclosed. | 04-30-2015 |
20150128996 | Autonomous Surface Cleaning Robot - A mobile floor cleaning robot includes a body defining a forward drive direction, a drive system, a cleaning system, and a controller. The cleaning system includes a pad holder, a reservoir, a sprayer, and a cleaning system. The pad holder has a bottom surface for receiving a cleaning pad. The reservoir holds a volume of fluid, and the sprayer sprays the fluid forward the pad holder. The controller is in communication with the drive and cleaning systems. The controller executes a cleaning routine that includes driving in the forward direction a first distance to a first location, then driving in a reverse drive direction a second distance to a second location. From the second location, the robot sprays fluid in the forward drive direction but rearward the first location. The robot then drives in alternating forward and reverse drive directions while smearing the cleaning pad along the floor surface. | 05-14-2015 |
20150128997 | Apparatus and Methods for Treating a Medical Device and Hand Disinfection - A cleaning device and methods for cleaning medical devices, in particular, stethoscopes, is provided. In one aspect, the cleaning device includes a housing defining an interior chamber and configured to mount a wipe device, the housing including an aperture configured to receive a medical device, and a wipe device mounted within the interior chamber and including at least two rollers. | 05-14-2015 |
20150136174 | COMBINATION CLEANING TOOL WITH FLEXIBLE HEAD - A new combination cleaning tool construction wherein the same can be utilized for cleaning surfaces, in particular, glass surfaces such as windshields. In particular the invention described herein provides a new combination cleaning tool construction wherein the same can be utilized for cleaning surfaces, in particular, glass surfaces such as windshields or the like, with corner portions. | 05-21-2015 |
20150136175 | Hair Brush Cover - A hair brush cover for use in covering the bristles of a hair brush having bristles and a handle, the hair brush cover having a net component with a closed end and an open end. An elastic band is adapted around the open end. The open end of the net component is sized and configured to fit over the bristles of the hair brush while the elastic band retains the hair brush cover on the handle thereof. The hair brush cover thereby provides users with a quick and convenient manner in which to remove unwanted hair from within the bristles of a hair brush. | 05-21-2015 |
20150136176 | POWER/WATER SUPPLY AND RECLAMATION TANK FOR CLEANING DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A portable power and water supply for hard surface or carpet cleaners is disclosed. The portable power and water supply can include a portable platform with a fresh/waste water tank and two or more power connectors that can be coupled to separate power sources. The fresh/waste water tank can have an internal bladder that separates fresh cleaning water from returned waste water. The fresh/waste water tank can facilitate operation of cleaning tools (e.g., hard surface cleaners and/or carpet cleaners) in buildings with limited or widely spaced water supplies, without the need for long hoses. The power connectors can be coupled to wall power to direct power to the cleaning tools. | 05-21-2015 |
20150136177 | CLEANING GLOVE - A cleaning glove is provided. The cleaning glove is made of leather and may be tanned. The cleaning glove includes an outside surface and an inside surface. The inside surface is formed to receive a hand of a user. The body portion may further include a first side forming a thumb portion and a second side opposite the first side. The present invention includes at least a first side scraper attached to the second side of the body portion. The side scraper includes a rigid material. | 05-21-2015 |
20150144156 | SYSTEMS, VEHICLES, AND METHODS FOR MAINTAINING RAIL-BASED ARRAYS OF PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - A system includes an elongated rail including support surfaces and a mounting surface disposed between the support surfaces. Photovoltaic modules can be coupled to the mounting surface and raised relative to the support surfaces. A first maintenance vehicle can include a cleaning head, actuator, motor, and support legs. The support legs can suspend the cleaning head over the photovoltaic modules and can be respectively movably coupled to the support surfaces so as to laterally and sequentially move the cleaning head parallel to the elongated rail and across each of the photovoltaic modules responsive to actuation of the motor. At least a portion of the cleaning head can be vertically movable between a disengaged position spaced apart from the photovoltaic modules and an engaged position in contact with at least one of the photovoltaic modules responsive to actuation of the actuator. | 05-28-2015 |
20150144157 | METHOD OF CLEANING RESIDUE FROM A SURFACE USING A HIGH EFFICIENCY DISPOSABLE CELLULOSIC WIPER - A method of cleaning residue from a surface includes providing a disposable cellulosic wiper including a percentage by weight of pulp-derived papermaking fibers, and a percentage by weight of regenerated independent cellulosic microfibers having a number average diameter of less than about 2 microns and a characteristic Canadian Standard Freeness (CSF) value of less than 175 ml. The microfibers are selected and present in amounts such that the wiper exhibits a relative wicking ratio of at least 1.5. The wiper is applied, with a predetermined amount of pressure, to a residue-bearing surface. The surface is wiped with the applied wiper, while applying the predetermined amount of pressure, to remove residue from the surface, such that the surface has less than 1 g/m | 05-28-2015 |
20150144158 | METHOD OF CLEANING RESIDUE FROM A SURFACE USING A HIGH EFFICIENCY DISPOSABLE CELLULOSIC WIPER - A method of cleaning residue from a surface includes providing a disposable cellulosic wiper including a percentage by weight of pulp-derived papermaking fibers, and a percentage by weight of regenerated independent cellulosic microfibers having a number average diameter of less than about 2 microns and a characteristic Canadian Standard Freeness (CSF) value of less than 175 ml. The microfibers are selected and present in amounts such that the wiper exhibits an average effective pore radius of less than 50 microns. The wiper is applied, with a predetermined amount of pressure, to a residue-bearing surface. The surface is wiped with the applied wiper, while applying the predetermined amount of pressure, to remove residue from the surface, such that the surface has less than 1 g/m | 05-28-2015 |
20150289728 | Disposable Hand Cleaning Glove and Method - A disposable hand cleaning glove and method is provided. The glove has a hand portion and a sleeve portion. The hand portion has an interior and an access opening configured to receive a human hand into the interior. The interior has a hand cleaning substance. The sleeve portion is connected to the hand portion about the access opening of the hand portion. The sleeve portion has an absorbent material. | 10-15-2015 |
20150296974 | TEXTURED DEVICE FOR CLEANING COSMETIC BRUSHES - A mitten-shaped cosmetic brush cleaning device includes a frontal panel and a complementary rear panel that cooperate to form an enclosure for receiving the user's hand. The frontal panel overlies the palmar side of the hand and incorporates distinct washing, rinsing, and post-rinsing textures suited to larger cosmetic brushes. The rear panel incorporates distinct washing, rinsing and post-rinsing textures suited for smaller brushes such as those used to apply eye makeup. The device further incorporates a smooth surface region along a thumb section of the mitten and an index-finger side of a main body of the mitten, to facilitate use of the thumb and index finger to compress a brush head between confronting portions of the smooth surface to remove excess moisture after cleaning. | 10-22-2015 |
20150297054 | STEAM CLEANING APPLIANCE - Embodiments of the invention disclosed herein include steam appliances and methods which apply steam and a liquid containing a cleaning agent to the floor via separate outlets. In some embodiments, the liquid containing a cleaning agent is applied to an area of the floor that is physically separated from a steam application area. The steam may be applied to the floor through a steam-permeable fabric. The liquid containing a cleaning agent may be heated before being applied to the floor or being mixed with steam. | 10-22-2015 |
20150298660 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOVING SNOW FROM A ROOF OF A VEHICLE - A system for removing snow and ice from a roof of a vehicle includes a piece of heavy equipment having at least one arm capable of raising and lowering, and a rotating brush assembly coupled to the at least one arm of the piece of heavy equipment to remove snow and ice from the roof of the vehicle. The rotating brush assembly includes a rotating brush, and a frame including a first portion configured to secure the rotating brush, and a second portion coupled to the first portion and configured to be secured to an apparatus capable of raising and lowering the frame. The first portion of the frame is configured to orient the rotating brush at an angle with respect of a direction of travel of the vehicle. A method of removing snow from a roof of a vehicle is further disclosed. | 10-22-2015 |
20150305584 | MULTI-POSITIONAL CLEANING DEVICES - Multi-positional cleaning devices are provided. The devices have a handle, a blade holder, and a pivoting assembly. The pivoting assembly allows the handle and blade holder to be pivoted with respect to one another about a pivot axis to at least two predetermined angular positions. The pivot axis is parallel to a blade edge. The multi-positional devices can find use with a blade subassembly that has a carriage holding the blade, where the carriage cooperates with the holder to secure the blade in the holder in an easily removable manner. | 10-29-2015 |
20150305989 | Methods and Products for Removing Sunscreen - The present invention provides for cloths comprising neoprene and methods of using such cloths to remove sunscreen. In particular the cloths of the present invention are suitable for use in a method for removing physical sunscreen from human skin. The cloth may have a nylon layer in addition to the neoprene layer and may be used in combination with a cleansing solution. Neoprene alternatives such as textiles that are comprised of at least some biorubber may be substituted for neoprene. | 10-29-2015 |
20150306637 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR POST-CHEMICAL MECHANICAL PLANARIZATION SUBSTRATE CLEANING - Embodiments of the invention include systems, methods and apparatus for pre-cleaning a substrate after chemical mechanical planarization processing. Embodiments provide a housing; a chuck assembly configured to securely hold a substrate within the housing; and a buffing pad assembly configured to rotate against the substrate while supported within the housing. The buffing pad assembly includes a buff pad, a compressible sub-pad coupled to the buff pad, and a pad holder coupled to the compressible sub-pad and a buffing motor configured to rotate the buffing pad assembly. Numerous additional aspects are disclosed. | 10-29-2015 |
20150313435 | MOBILE FLOOR CLEANER WITH CLEANING SOLUTION GENERATOR - A mobile floor cleaner that includes a moveable housing, a cleaning head operably supported by the moveable housing, one or more solution generators configured to receive a feed liquid and to generate a cleaning solution from the feed liquid by application of acoustic energy and/or nanobubble generation, and control electronics configured to operate the one or more solution generators. | 11-05-2015 |
20150313439 | WIPING CLOTH FOR REMOVING MICROBES - A wiping cloth removes microbes and is capable of picking up dirt from the wiped surface of an object and trapping the dirt into the cloth to ensure the retention of the trapped dirt. The wiping cloth is made of a fabric including 50 to 80% by weight of synthetic microfibers with a single fiber fineness of below 1.0 dtex and having a bulk of 2.0 cm | 11-05-2015 |
20150314336 | MEDIA SCRUBBING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A media scrubbing system includes a pair of rotating brushes arranged to rotate in opposed directions and receive media between the rotating brushes so as to scrub downwards on opposed surfaces of the media. The system includes oscillating rollers for supporting the media between the brushes. The oscillating rollers are arranged to reciprocally move vertically so as to oscillate the media as the brushes are rotating. | 11-05-2015 |
20150314339 | Cleaning Device, Peeling System, Cleaning Method and Computer-Readable Storage Medium - A cleaning device peels off an overlapped substrate and cleans a bonding surface of a peeled substrate to be processed, the overlapped substrate including the substrate to be processed and a support substrate bonded together with a protectant, a peeling agent and an adhesive stacked in order therebetween from the substrate to be processed. The cleaning device includes: a support part that supports the substrate to be processed; a solvent supply part that supplies a solvent of the protectant to the bonding surface of the substrate to be processed supported by the support part; and a peeling agent absorption part that absorbs and removes the peeling agent which has been peeled from the bonding surface of the substrate to be processed. | 11-05-2015 |
20150320279 | Horizontal Agitator for Robotic Vacuum - A horizontally vibrating brush for an automated robotic vacuum to agitate carpet fibers and like materials in a horizontal rather than vertical plane to loosen debris during vacuuming without causing debris to become more deeply embedded. | 11-12-2015 |
20150327661 | RX LABEL DEFACEMENT DEVICE - The present invention is a hand-held device for obliterating personal medical information printed on a prescription-labeled bottle. The innovative concept scarifies the label with an abrasive surface to render the printing unreadable. | 11-19-2015 |
20150330007 | Process for Preparing Sorptive Substrates, and Integrated Processing System - A process for treating a substrate comprised of sorptive material is provided herein. The sorptive material may be an absorbent synthetic material such as polyester. The material is designed to be used for cleaning surfaces in an ultraclean environment. The process first comprises unwinding a roll of sorptive material as a substrate into a cleaning system. The cleaning system utilizes several sections. These include a pre-washing section, an acoustic energy washing section, and a drying section. Preferably, the process of moving the substrate through the cleaning system is continuous. The acoustic energy washing section employs one or more acoustic energy generators. In one aspect, the process also includes cutting the substrate into sections to form wipers after moving the substrate through the drying section. Thereafter, the wipers are placed into a bag and the bag is sealed. | 11-19-2015 |
20150335146 | BRUSH CLEANING METHOD - A method for cleaning a brush includes inducing a static charge on a surface of a first plate, wherein the first plate comprises at least one of silicon nitride (Si | 11-26-2015 |
20150336836 | VERY LOW CRYSTALLINE SILICA FOAMED GLASS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - A method of treating a surface to remove unwanted material therefrom, including providing a foamed glass article formed from a starting mixture including glass, a carbonate foaming agent, and a devitrification agent selected from the group potassium phosphate, potassium phosphate tribasic, sodium phosphate and combinations thereof, and contacting the surface with the foamed glass article while providing relative movement between the surface and the article. The crystal silica content of the foamed glass body is less than 1 weight percent. The surface is treated by sanding, rubbing, scraping, degreasing, polishing, cleaning, smoothing, depilling, grooming, stripping, degumming, and combinations thereof. The surface is selected from the group comprising wood, metal, plastic, fiberglass, porcelain, glass, enameled surfaces, ceramic, concrete, or tile, and belongs to a member of the group comprising pools, spas, griddles, grills, fryers, bottles, glassware, cement pieces, marble, granite, monuments, skin, animal hides, textiles, garments. | 11-26-2015 |
20150344822 | Decontaminant and Process for Decontamination of Chemicals from Infrastructural Materials - A decontaminant and method for decontaminating an infrastructural system is disclosed, the decontaminant including from about 3% to about 5%, by weight, of a permanganate compound; from about 8% to about 12%, by weight, of a strong mineral acid; and from about 80% to about 90%, by weight, of a solvent. | 12-03-2015 |
20150345475 | ABSORBER FOR A WIND TURBINE - A wind turbine including a rotatable part, at least one absorber element secured to the rotatable part within an interior of the wind turbine, the at least one absorber element at least partly comprising lubricant absorbing material, wherein the absorber element is configured to absorb emerging lubricant inside the wind turbine is provided. Further, a rotor hub for a wind turbine, an absorber element for a wind turbine and a method for maintaining a clean environment in a wind turbine is also provided. | 12-03-2015 |
20150349706 | SOLAR MODULE CLEANER - A photovoltaic (PV) module cleaning system can include a robotic cleaning device and a support system. The support system can be configured to provide a metered fill to the robotic cleaning device. In some embodiments, the robotic cleaning device and include a curved cleaning head. Various techniques for deploying a robotic cleaning device on PV modules include out-and-back, leapfrog, among others. | 12-03-2015 |
20150351595 | KIT FOR GLASS CLEANING - A kit for glass cleaning is described, comprising at least one element for washing and at least one element for drying, said kit being quick and easy to use, practical and handy, able to achieve excellent results in terms of efficiency and costs. | 12-10-2015 |
20150352601 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REMOVING IMPURITIES FROM SHREDDED PLASTIC - A device for removing impurities from shredded plastic includes at least one first cleaning body having a sectionally tapered and/or cylindrical outer surface forming a first cleaning surface, and at least one second cleaning body having a sectionally tapered and/or cylindrical inner surface forming a second cleaning surface. The second cleaning body accommodates the first cleaning body such that the cleaning surfaces oppose each other and delimit a cleaning gap between each other. A drive apparatus can rotate at least one of the cleaning bodies about its longitudinal axis, and a feed apparatus feeds the shredded plastic into the cleaning gap. The cleaning surfaces each have cleaning ribs, wherein at least one flank of the cleaning ribs is inclined or curved. Cleaning bars running transversally to the direction of extension of the cleaning ribs are arranged between at least some neighboring cleaning ribs. | 12-10-2015 |
20150366426 | METHOD FOR CLEANING SURFACES - An apparatus and method for cleaning a surface. The apparatus includes a frame having wheels and a handle extending outwardly therefrom. A disc plate assembly is mounted on the frame for rotation about a first vertical axis and a nozzle assembly is mounted on the disc plate assembly for rotation about a second vertical axis. The disc plate assembly is rotated at a lower speed than the nozzle assembly. Separate pneumatically-operable motors drive the wheels, the disc plate assembly and nozzle assembly. A skirt extends downwardly from the frame and outwardly from nozzles on the nozzle assembly. The nozzles may be raised or lowered relative to the surface to be cleaned. Fluid is delivered from a fluid source to the nozzles and a vacuum port is provided on the frame to enable dirty fluid to be removed from a chamber bounded by the skirt. | 12-24-2015 |
20150366431 | AUTOMATED MAT SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - An automated mat system, including: a well structure; and a floor structure selectively disposed above the well structure, wherein the floor structure includes at least one oscillating region, at least one stationary region, and at least one vent region; wherein the at least one oscillating region is configured to clean dirt and debris from an object disposed on top of the floor structure opposite the well structure; and wherein the at least one vent region is configured to allow the dirt and debris to pass through the floor structure and into the well structure. The at least one oscillating region includes at least one brush tread strip, the at least one stationary region includes at least one carpet strip, and the at least one vent region includes at least one vent strip. | 12-24-2015 |
20150367384 | Toothed Rack Brush - Toothed rack brush for cleaning a toothed rack of a toothed rack gear, with a toothed rack, a brush head with a plurality of bristles, which is rotationally arranged about a rotational axis, aligned in parallel to the toothed rack in order to carry out a rotational movement and is arranged in a linearly moveable manner to carry out a relative longitudinal movement relative to the toothed rack, a synchronisation device for synchronising the rotational movement with the longitudinal movement. | 12-24-2015 |
20150367385 | Mechanical Cleaner - A device and method for cleaning is provided having a power source, a rotational spindle operatively associated with said power source, a first solution container contained within said device, optionally, a second solution container contained within said device, an actuator, whereby said actuator initiates rotation of an interior spindle and delivers solution from each of said first solution chamber and second solution chamber through an outlet to the exterior of the device. | 12-24-2015 |
20150367529 | CLEANING MECHANISM FOR SEMICONDUCTOR SINGULATION SAWS - A cleaning subsystem removes unwanted material, such as glaze, from saw blades used in a semiconductor singulation process. A cleaning module moves radially towards the saw blade and vertically with respect to the plane of the saw blade in order to enable abrasive cleaning blocks of the cleaning module to selectively remove material from either the upper and lower surfaces of the saw blade or the outer edge of the saw blade. The cleaning assembly can remove material from the saw blade at a predetermined time or position during the singulation process or upon detection of load imbalance during the rotation of the saw blade. | 12-24-2015 |
20150371879 | ROLL TO ROLL WAFER BACKSIDE PARTICLE AND CONTAMINATION REMOVAL - Particulate cleaning assemblies and methods for cleaning are disclosed. In one example, a device for removing particles from a backside surface of a substrate is described. The device includes a chamber body with a substrate chucking device, a particulate cleaning article positioned over the substrate supporting surface, an optical sensing device positioned under the particulate cleaning article and a substrate positioning device separates the particulate cleaning article and a substrate. In another example, a method for removing particles from a substrate is disclosed. The method includes positioning a substrate with a processing surface and a supporting surface in a process chamber. At least a portion of the substrate can be chucked to a substrate chucking device, the substrate chucking device having a substrate supporting surface with a particulate cleaning article positioned thereon. The substrate is then separated from the particulate cleaning article leaving particles behind. | 12-24-2015 |
20160015166 | ICE SCRAPER/BRUSH WITH COVER - An ice scraper blade and/or brush mounted to a handle which has an anatomically designed grip. Attached to the handle is a cover to protect the user's hand from snow, ice, water, and cold. The cover has a sleeve with a first side made of waterproof fabric and a second side which is insulated with a suitable thermo-insulating fabric. In a first position of the cover, the first side of the sleeve is exposed to the outside for protecting the user's hand against the elements. In a second position of the cover, the sleeve is reversed so that the first side of the sleeve is on the inside, for enclosing ice, water and snow that may be adhered to the ice scraper blade and/or brush. The cover is also provided with a fastening arrangement that is placed at the second end of the sleeve, which prevents entering of snow and ice into the cover in the first position, and which contains the ice, water and snow inside the cover in the second position. | 01-21-2016 |
20160015225 | ABSORBENT SHEET PRODUCTS STRIP HAVING LIMITED LIQUID STRIKE-THROUGH PROPERTY - An absorbent sheet products strip, the strip including a continuous succession of individual absorbent sheets separated from each other by tear lines. The absorbent sheets are made of at least two plies bonded together by bonding points or lines or curves forming pattern units. Multiple pattern units are distributed all over a surface of the individual absorbent sheets such that the pattern units of one individual absorbent sheet does not superpose with other pattern units of a determined number of successive individual absorbent sheets in the strip when said successive individual absorbent sheets are disposed on each other. | 01-21-2016 |
20160015233 | ROBOTIC VACUUM CLEANER HAVING A ROTATING BRUSH ROLLER AND CLEANING METHOD FOR A BRUSH ROLLER OF A ROBOTIC VACUUM CLEANER - A robot vacuum cleaner includes a housing and a brush roller disposed at a bottom of the housing. The brush roller is configured to be rotatable about a horizontal axle. A blade is disposed above the brush roller in stationary relation with respect to the housing. The horizontal axle is adjustable in height relative to the housing. The brush roller is spaced away from the blade in a lower position and is in engagement with the blade in an upper position. | 01-21-2016 |
20160015931 | INTEGRATED CLEANING AND DISINFECTION DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD - A single piece device enables medical clinicians to clean and disinfect both an injection port (needleless I.V. connector) and a vascular access catheter hub. The device has a body with a first end having a blind hole with a wall adapted to be engageable with the threads on the housing of an IV connector and a bottom surface adapted to engage the top surface of the IV connector. The device body has a second end defining a male-luer slip extending out of a recess. The male-luer slip is adapted to extend into a standard vascular access catheter hub such that it engages the inner walls of the catheter hub, and the recess is adapted to receive and be engageable with the outside thread element of the catheter hub. | 01-21-2016 |
20160020593 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ICE AND FROST REMOVAL FROM POWER LINES - A de-icing apparatus for a flexible conductor, for example a suspended power line, is supported for longitudinal displacement along the conductor. The apparatus has a frame, a motor driven wheel on the frame for rolling engagement along the conductor and at least one guide element supported on the frame so as to be arranged to engage the conductor so as to cause at least one flexion in the conductor when the frame is suspended from the conductor by engagement of the drive wheel and said at least guide element on the conductor. The propagation of the flexion along the conductor cause ice and snow collected on the conductor to be loosened and fall from the conductor. | 01-21-2016 |
20160022025 | CLEANER - A cleaning apparatus; said apparatus combining mechanical combing action and liquid flow to remove detritus from frond-like structures. | 01-28-2016 |
20160022367 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE LENS CLEANER - A device for cleaning the lens of a scope is disclosed. The device comprises a sleeve including an inner surface configured to engage a medical device; and a pad secured around the sleeve and configured to wipe the lens of the scope. While a cleaning fluid can be applied to the pad, the device does not require nor does it contain a reservoir for cleaning solution. A method of cleaning a lens of a scope using such a device is also disclosed. A lens cleaning system comprising the device positioned on a medical device, such as an elongated surgical instrument, is also disclosed. | 01-28-2016 |
20160023637 | WINDOW WIPER SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING ENHANCED PERFORMANCE IN WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS - A window wiper system is provided for enhanced performance in winter weather conditions. The wiper system includes a wiper assembly having a wiper base, a wiper arm pivotally connected to the wiper base and wiper blade carried on the wiper arm. An actuator carried on the wiper assembly selectively displaces the wiper arm between an operating position wherein the wiper blade engages and sweeps the vehicle window and a raised position wherein the wiper blade is lifted from the vehicle window. When the wiper blade is displaced from the raised position to the operating position it impacts the window with sufficient force to remove any accumulated ice from the wiper assembly without damaging the assembly or the window. | 01-28-2016 |
20160031419 | RECIPROCATING WINDSHIELD WIPER - A windshield wiper includes a support structure, a scrubbing wiper assembly, and a motor. The scrubbing wiper assembly is slidably attached to the support structure and has a central longitudinal axis extending in the elongate direction between a first end and a spaced apart second end. The scrubbing wiper assembly includes a slider element and a wiper blade rigidly secured to the slider element. The motor is mounted to the support structure and is engaged with the slider element to reciprocally move the scrubbing wiper blade along the central longitudinal axis. The reciprocation can impart a linear torque to the slider element. Methods of cleaning and polishing a windshield using a windshield wiper are also included. | 02-04-2016 |
20160037900 | BRUSH ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR BLOCKING DEBRIS - A brush assembly is provided. The brush assembly includes an extruded mounting bracket having first and second substantially U-shaped bracket portions defining first and second channels, respectively, therein. The brush assembly further includes a first plurality of bristles that are at least partially disposed in the first channel of the first substantially U-shaped bracket portion such that the first plurality of bristles are coupled to the first substantially U-shaped bracket portion. The brush assembly further includes a second plurality of bristles that are at least partially disposed in the second channel of the second substantially U-shaped bracket portion such that the second plurality of bristles are coupled to the second substantially U-shaped bracket portion. | 02-11-2016 |
20160037983 | FLOOR CLEANING DEVICE FOR DRY AND WET CLEANING AS WELL AS METHOD FOR OPERATING A SELF-PROPELLED FLOOR CLEANING DEVICE - A method for operating a self-propelled floor cleaning device, in a first operating step, drives the floor cleaning device across a first treatment path across the floor to be cleaned according to a predetermined driving strategy, or according to a predetermined algorithm, which is calculated on the basis of data, which are detected by sensors and thereby carries out a first cleaning step by a first cleaning device. In the first operating step, areas of the floor surfaces to be cleaned, which are cleaned in at least a second operating step by a second cleaning device, or which are excluded from the cleaning by the second cleaning device, are determined. A floor cleaning device, which is suitable for carrying out the method, has a chassis, a first cleaning device for dry cleaning a floor surface, and a second cleaning device for wet cleaning areas of the floor surface. | 02-11-2016 |
20160038981 | FLUID DISPENSING SYSTEMS FOR PUMP DISPENSER - A pump dispenser has a large ergonomic actuator designed to ergonomically deliver a composition to a substrate in the consumer's hand without the consumer having to pick up the pump dispenser. The ergonomic design allows the composition to be delivered in a proper aspect ratio to the substrate. The composition can be delivered in such a way that the composition is not aerosolized into the air or delivered to an unintended surface. The method of delivery can be made intuitive to the consumer by providing an actuator skirt that suggests the pumping mechanism or by providing a depiction of a hand or substrate over the pump dispenser. The pump dispenser is also useful for compositions or substrates that are not stable together. | 02-11-2016 |
20160045068 | AUTOMATED CLEANING OF COOKING APPARATUS - A cooking apparatus includes a base including a lower heating plate an upper heating unit including an upper heating plate and a cleaning structure configured to move a cleaning blade along at least one of the lower heating plate and the upper heating plate. The apparatus also includes a control circuit configured to control movement of the cleaning blade across the one of the lower heating plate and the upper heating plate. | 02-18-2016 |
20160045796 | Cleaning Device - A golf equipment cleaning device is provided wherein the cleaning device selectively expels a pressurized fluid that a golfer may use at any point on the golf course. A golfer may use a hand pump to pressurize a container that comprises a fluid. Then, the golfer may release the pressurized fluid through the end of a bristled brush such that the golfer may scrub a golf ball or golf club with a bristled brush and a pressurized fluid. | 02-18-2016 |
20160045937 | SUBSTRATE CLEANING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CLEANING A SUBSTRATE - A substrate cleaning apparatus includes a holder, a brush, a moving element, a driving element and a pressure sensor. The holder is used for disposing a substrate thereon. The moving element is connected to the brush. The driving element is connected to the moving element for proving a lateral pushing power to the moving element such that the moving element and the brush jointly move. The pressure sensor is disposed close to the moving element for sensing the lateral pushing power when the moving element moves to contact with the pressure sensor along a lateral direction, in which the brush moves to laterally push the substrate after the lateral pushing power is sensed to reach a first threshold value by the pressure sensor such that the brush is abutted on the substrate when the brush cleans the substrate. | 02-18-2016 |
20160051113 | Managing Liquid Contaminants - An apparatus includes a cleaning pad including a sanitary material; a head coupled to the cleaning pad, the head movable together with the cleaning pad; and a handle coupled to the head on a front end of the handle, a back end of the handle being separated away from the head with a distance substantially identical to a length of the handle. | 02-25-2016 |
20160052027 | SURFACE CLEANING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE - Described embodiments include an unmanned aerial vehicle and a method. The unmanned aerial vehicle includes an airframe and a rotary wing system coupled with the airframe and configured to aerodynamically lift the vehicle in the air. The unmanned aerial vehicle includes a flight controller configured to control a movement of the vehicle while airborne. The unmanned aerial vehicle includes a cleansing controller configured to manage a removal of a surface contaminant from a selected portion of a surface of an external object using an airflow generated by the rotary wing system. | 02-25-2016 |
20160056060 | CLEANING MEMBER, CLEANING APPARATUS, AND CLEANING METHOD - A cleaning member configured to clean a semiconductor substrate by relatively sliding over a surface of the semiconductor substrate is disclosed. The cleaning member includes a holding portion; and a brush portion supported by the holding portion and including an ion exchange resin. | 02-25-2016 |
20160058170 | TEXTURED DEVICE FOR CLEANING COSMETIC BRUSHES - A device for cleaning cosmetic brushes includes first texturing features formed along a first surface region to provide a directionally neutral texture adapted for movement of a brush head substantially equally in all directions along the first surface region. Second texturing features are formed along a second surface region to provide a directionally oriented texture adapted for movement of the brush head in a predetermined direction along the second surface region. | 03-03-2016 |
20160059281 | Apparatus And Method For The Dry Removal Of Labels From Containers Made Of Plastics - An apparatus and method for removing labels from containers made of plastics, such as PET bottles includes: a tubular stator and a rotor defining an annular chamber that extends along a path; on the rotor members are mounted for rotationally dragging and pushing the containers inside the annular chamber; on the tubular stator there are first scraping tools provided with first tip ends; the dragging and thrusting members include second scraping tools provided with second tip ends that are distributed along one or more helical paths; the first tip ends and the second tip ends define respectively in the annular chamber a first punctiform scraping surface and a second punctiform scraping surface for the containers, in which the distance between the first punctiform scraping surface and the second punctiform scraping surface is maintained substantially constant in a longitudinal and circumferal direction with respect to the rotor. | 03-03-2016 |
20160066760 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SUPPLYING TREATMENT LIQUIDS HAVING NANOBUBBLES - A method and apparatus are provided for cleaning a surface. In one example, the method includes passing a feed liquid from a liquid source to an electrolysis cell and inducing a current through the electrolysis cell to electrochemically activate the feed liquid in the electrolysis cell. Electrolysis of the feed liquid can generate an electrochemically-activated liquid that is super-saturated with dissolved gases (e.g., oxygen and/or hydrogen) and also contains nanobubbles. In one configuration, the electrolysis cell generates a concentration of nanobubbles having a diameter of 10 nm to 450 nm of at least 1×10 | 03-10-2016 |
20160068138 | WINDOW WIPER SYSTEM INCORPORATING WINDOW MOISTURE AND TORQUE SENSORS - A window wiper system includes a wiper assembly, a window moisture sensor, a wiper torque sensor and a control module. The control module is responsive to the window moisture sensor and the torque sensor to control the operation of the window wiper assembly. | 03-10-2016 |
20160068356 | System and Method for Reusing or Recycling Building Material - A system for reusing one or more masonry units can include a vehicle having at least one vertical lift. The lift can be movable with respect to the vehicle from a lower, compact position to a higher, extended position. At least one collection bin can include a first end, an opposing second end, and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween. A plurality of elongated slots can extend along the longitudinal axis of the collection bin. Each slot can include an open first end and an opposing second end. The first end of each slot can be sized and shaped to receive at least one masonry unit therein. A conveyor can extend from proximate to one or more masonry units to proximate to the first end of the collection bin. The conveyor can be configured to supply at least one of the masonry units to the collection bin. | 03-10-2016 |
20160074648 | MEDICAL COMPONENT SCRUBBING DEVICE WITH DETACHABLE CAP - The microbial scrub brush in one embodiment employs an insert that is impregnated with an anti-bacterial disinfectant and that is housed within a housing of alcohol-compatible material and sealed over by a removable lid. The insert is maintained in sterile condition until ready for use. After removal of the lid, the insert is moved over the end of a female luer or other portion of a medical device and rotated in order to clean the exterior surface as well as the interior luminal surface of the device. In one embodiment, the scrub brush integrally includes both a cleansing portion with a cleansing insert to cleanse a part of a medical device and a protection portion with a cover component to cover and protect the cleansed medical device part from subsequent contamination. The cleansing insert includes a plurality of compliant fingers to ensure adequate cleansing of the medical device part. | 03-17-2016 |
20160075129 | Method For Cleaning A Print-Related Surface - A method for cleaning a rotating surface of a printing press cylinder or a rotating surface of a printing press roller, or a rotating surface of a print form or a transfer form arranged on a printing press cylinder within a printing unit includes the steps of: applying a liquid, water-based washing agent, containing at least 60% water and the rest at least surfactants, onto the surface to be cleaned within the printing unit; dissolving contaminations from the surface to be cleaned within the printing unit with the help of the washing agent and a cleaning device; and removing the dissolved contaminations from the surface to be cleaned within the printing unit, at least with the help of the cleaning device. | 03-17-2016 |
20160076456 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A WASH TREATMENT TO A SURFACE - Methods and systems for washing a surface, such as a gas turbine surface, are provided. A wash control system includes a storage tank configured to contain a cleaning agent, a plurality of nozzles, and a supply conduit coupled to the storage tank on a first end and the plurality of nozzles on a second end, wherein the wash control system is configured to deliver the cleaning agent from the storage tank and to discharge the cleaning agent through the plurality of nozzles and the cleaning agent includes an ethylene oxide-propylene oxide block copolymer, sodium dodecyl benzene sulphonate, sodium lauryl sulphate, or a combination including at least one of the foregoing. | 03-17-2016 |
20160081466 | BRUSH ROLL-UP AND CLEANING AID - A cleaning apparatus and processes for storing and/or streamlining cleaning cosmetic brushes are described. The cleaning apparatus may include a sheet of flexible material that may have multiple rows of flexible flaps associated with the sheet. The flexible flaps may include openings for securing cosmetic brushes. Cosmetic brushes may be inserted into openings in flaps in a first row and openings in flaps in a second row, vertically aligned with the first row. Once inserted, the cosmetic brushes may be secured by flexible material in the openings. Heads of the cosmetic brushes may extend beyond a top edge of the sheet so that they may be exposed to cleaning solutions and water. A user may form a roll with the sheet to clean multiple cosmetic brushes at a time. The cleaning apparatus may include hanging mechanisms for hanging the cleaning apparatus to dry and/or store the cosmetic brushes. | 03-24-2016 |
20160081467 | HAIRBRUSH CLEANING TOOL - The present invention provides an improved device for the removal of hair from hairbrushes. In a particular embodiment, the device of the invention itself is both cheap, transportable and disposable. | 03-24-2016 |
20160081780 | POROUS MATERIAL FOR INSERTION CLEANING OF INSTRUMENTS - A porous material for insertion cleaning of instruments is provided, such porous material including an at least partially open-cell foam body and a surface configured to enable an instrument having contaminants to be inserted into the body. The body may be configured to substantially grip the instrument to remove a substantial portion of the contaminants from the instrument. | 03-24-2016 |
20160082482 | DEVICE FOR CLEANING ROLLERS IN A ROLLER ASSEMBLY - Apparatus and methods for cleaning rollers include a cleaning device having a longitudinally extending frame forming a channel with a profile that conforms in part to a roller to be cleaned. | 03-24-2016 |
20160099021 | MULTI-SPEED PROGRAMMABLE BATCH SCRUBBER SYSTEM - Systems and methods for a multi-speed programmable batch scrubber are illustrated. The disclosed system includes a brush configured to scrub a disk at a plurality of speeds during cleaning of the disk, a combing system configured to support the disk during cleaning, a cleaning solution dispenser, and a first deionized water dispenser configured to dispense water on the brush during cleaning. The disk is cleaned in a plurality of predetermined cleaning steps, each step including predetermined parameter values such as the brush RPM, the step duration, the dispensing state of the cleaning solution dispenser, and the dispensing state of the deionized water dispenser. | 04-07-2016 |
20160100736 | SANITATION DEVICE AND SYSTEM - Systems and methods for sanitizing utensils are disclosed. A system for sanitizing a utensil includes a shelf removably attached to a counter; an attachment member adjustably secured to the shelf, the attachment member having an aperture formed therein; a container received into the aperture in the attachment member, the container being configured to hold a sanitizing solution; and a removable insert located along an upper periphery of the container. The removable insert has a first cleaning rod extending between opposing first and second sides of the insert; a partition extending between the opposing first and second sides of the insert parallel to the first cleaning rod to form a debris channel, the debris channel having a floor thereunder; and at least one scraping member secured to an upper rim of the insert. The first cleaning rod is not located in the debris channel. | 04-14-2016 |
20160100903 | SURGICAL DEVICE CLEANING TOOL AND COLLECTOR - A method and tool for cleaning a surgical device and storing bone and tissue. The tool may include a housing including one or more entry openings and one or more brush assembly chambers, each brush assembly chamber in communication with an entry opening, a brush assembly disposed within each brush assembly chamber, a storage container in communication with each brush assembly chamber, and a ramp face that defines the one or more entry opening. The method may include inserting a distal end of a surgical device with biological material into an entry opening of a collection tool, rotating a brush assembly within a brush assembly chamber, the brush assembly and brush assembly chamber being disposed within the collection tool, the brush assembly chamber being in communication with the entry opening, and removing biological material from the distal end of the surgical device with the rotating brush assembly. | 04-14-2016 |
20160101444 | METHOD FOR CLEANING PAINT FROM A PAINT APPLICATOR - A method of cleaning a coating apparatus that has been coated with a coating such as an oil-based paint using bio-diesel. | 04-14-2016 |
20160113386 | Cosmetic Brush Cleaning Aid - A cosmetic brush cleaning apparatus and processes for streamlining cleaning, drying, and/or storing cosmetic brushes are described. The cosmetic brush cleaning apparatus may include elevated elements to aid in cleaning and drawing out make-up, dirt, debris, etc., in the fibrous heads of cosmetic brushes. The cosmetic brush cleaning apparatus may include draining mechanisms for removing excess water resulting from the cleaning process. The cosmetic brush cleaning apparatus may include an elevated wall that follows a contour of the cosmetic brush cleaning apparatus for retaining water within the elevated wall of the cosmetic cleaning apparatus and/or securing cosmetic brushes for drying and storing cosmetic brushes. The cosmetic brush cleaning apparatus may include one or more additional drying elements for drying and/or storing the cosmetic brushes. The cosmetic brush cleaning system enables users to deep clean cosmetic brushes efficiently and conveniently dry and/or store the cosmetic brushes. | 04-28-2016 |
20160113387 | TEXTURED DEVICE FOR CLEANING COSMETIC BRUSHES - A cosmetic brush cleaning device includes an enclosure for receiving the user's hand and incorporates washing and rinsing textures suited to cosmetic brushes. One version of the device features a primary section, and two thumb sections emanating from opposite sides of the primary section. | 04-28-2016 |
20160115427 | COMPOSITION USED TO REMOVE LABELS - The invention relates to the use of a composition for removing a label or labels from a labelled item, said composition comprising: between 1 and 3 wt. % of at least one organic or mineral base; between 2 and 10 wt. %, preferably between 3 and 8%, more preferably between 4 and 6%, of at least one water-miscible organic solvent; and water, the quantity of which is determined in such a way as to form the remainder of the total composition (100 wt. %). The invention also relates to the method for removing labels using said composition. | 04-28-2016 |
20160115430 | WIPE WITH A GUANIDINYL-CONTAINING POLYMER - A wipe article includes a substrate, a cationic coating disposed on a surface of the substrate, distributed throughout the substrate, or both. The cationic coating contains a guanidinyl-containing polymer that is crosslinked and bound to the substrate. The substrate includes sponge, nonwoven fabric, or woven fabric. The wipes are useful for removing microorganisms from a microorganism-contaminated surface and also for reducing re-contamination of the cleaned surface or transfer to another surface of the removed microorganisms. | 04-28-2016 |
20160120374 | PERSONAL CARE CLEANING ARTICLE - The present invention provides personal cleaning articles useful for cleaning and/or exfoliating the skin. These articles provide multiple distinct patterns of relatively smooth and coarse elements to provide a user the ability to readily achieve the desired degree of cleansing and/or exfoliation. Further, the article provides a relatively smooth apertured outer layer and a relatively coarse underlying layer whereby a user can, with the application of varied amounts of pressure, more readily achieve and control a wider range of mechanical cleaning and/or exfoliating action against the skin. In certain aspects, the article may also be impregnated with one or more topical skin cleaning and/or exfoliating compounds. | 05-05-2016 |
20160120387 | HARD SURFACE PREMOISTENED WIPES, CLEANING IMPLEMENTS AND METHODS THEREOF - A disposable premoistened wipe and cleaning implement and methods of cleaning a hard surface using a disposable premoistened wipe or cleaning implement. The disposable premoistened wipe comprises a cleaning composition and a substrate impregnated with the cleaning composition. The cleaning implement comprises a cleaning composition and a disposable dry cleaning sheet. The cleaning composition comprises an ethoxylated alkoxylated nonionic surfactant, an additional nonionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of: an alkyl ethoxylated alcohol, alkyl polyglycosides, amine oxide, and mixture thereof, and an anionic surfactant. | 05-05-2016 |
20160121375 | Pipe Cleaning System and Method - A containment head comprises a center aperture, a reservoir, a wiping rubber, an outer body, a bottom plate and a support cylinder. The center aperture comprises a central portion of the containment head configured to pass around a tubing. The reservoir comprises a space within the outer body and above the bottom plate. The containment head is configured to selectively attach to a tubing cleaning assembly. | 05-05-2016 |
20160121854 | METHOD FOR WASHING A VEHICLE WINDOW - The invention relates to a method for washing a motor vehicle wind shield ( | 05-05-2016 |
20160121855 | PASSIVE WIPER SYSTEM - A wiper system for clearing a surface of a dome includes a plurality of wiper blades that are configured to move around a circumference of the dome. Rotation of the wiper blades in a first direction around the circumference of the dome deploys the wiper blades into an upright position and rotation of the wiper blades in a second direction opposite the first direction stows the wiper blades into a collapsed position. | 05-05-2016 |
20160122958 | METHOD FOR CLEANING UP POWDER OR OTHER CONTAMINANTS - In one example, a method for substantially removing a contaminant from a contamination area includes converting a portion of a storm drain system into a temporary reservoir capable of holding a liquid by installing one or more plugs in the storm drain system, and using water to wash a substantial portion of the contaminant from the contamination area into the temporary reservoir. Next, the water and contaminant are transferred out of the temporary reservoir. The plugs are removed from the storm drain system after the temporary reservoir has been substantially emptied of water and contaminant. | 05-05-2016 |
20160128461 | POLISHING BRUSH AND POLISHING METHOD - A polishing brush ( | 05-12-2016 |
20160129483 | Pressure-Sensing Rollers For Lamination Systems - An assembly system may be provided for attaching together display layers for an electronic device display. The system may include substrate cleaning equipment that includes one or more pressure-sensing cleaning rollers ( | 05-12-2016 |
20160129884 | WIPER SYSTEM FOR MOTOR VEHICLE WINDOWS, MORE PARTICULARLY MOTOR VEHICLE WINDSCREENS - Described is a wiper system for motor vehicle windows, more particularly motor vehicle windscreens, comprising at least one wiper ( | 05-12-2016 |
20160129885 | WINDOW WASHER AND WASHING METHOD - A window washer having a brushing arm mounted to a wiping arm of the window washer, and a motion conversion mechanism for converting back and forth rotational motion of the wiping arm to back and forth linear motion of the brushing arm, thereby the brushing arm rotates with the wiping arm motion, and in addition, linearly slides back and forth from the wiping arm, for brushing a window. | 05-12-2016 |
20160138231 | Surface Cleaning Machine and Method for Adjusting the Position of a Sweeping Roller in a Surface Cleaning Machine - A surface cleaning machine is provided, including a chassis, at least one sweeping roller which is held on the chassis via a swing arm device, an adjusting device for adjusting a position of the at least one sweeping roller relative to a floor/ground, a sensor device which determines one or more quantities characterizing the relative position of the at least one sweeping roller to the floor/ground, and a control device which controls the relative position of the at least one sweeping roller to the floor/ground, wherein the adjusting device acts on the swing arm device, wherein a position of the at least one sweeping roller relative to the floor/ground is adjusted via a pivotal position of or at the swing arm device, and wherein the sensor device is associated with the swing arm device and detects floor/ground contact of the at least one sweeping roller via the swing arm device. | 05-19-2016 |
20160143226 | HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM FOR USE WITH A TURF SWEEPER - A turf sweeper with a rotatable brush including an adaptable hydraulic control system is disclosed. The turf sweeper includes a controller adapted to modify the hydraulic system to affect the rotational speed and direction of the rotatable brush. The controller and hydraulic control system are adapted such that the rotatable brush will not rotate if the turf sweeper is turned on and the speed adjuster for the rotatable brush is not set to the zero speed setting. | 05-26-2016 |
20160144834 | ICE SCRAPER AND METHOD OF USE - An ergonomic ice scraper includes a handle with a contact surface at one end and a scraping blade at an opposite end. The blade includes a scraping edge formed by intersection of a scraping surface with a base surface at an angle such that when the contact surface and the scraping edge are placed in contact with a coated surface to be scraped, the scraping surface is oriented at substantially a right angle to the coated surface. The blade may include a pair of scraping edges at opposite ends thereof and be rotatably mounted in the handle in such a manner as to enable positioning a selected scraping edge in a scraping position relative to the handle. | 05-26-2016 |
20160144936 | CLEANING ROBOT - A robot for cleaning submersed marine structures is provided. The robot has a drive system for traversing the robot over the submersed structure. The robot further has an attachment system for attaching the robot to the submersed structure. The robot further has a cleaning arrangement for removing biofouling from the submersed structure as the robot is traversed thereover. The robot further has one or more flexible detector strips which contact the submersed structure as the robot is traversed thereover. The strips have a plurality of electrodes and are formed from electroactive polymer material which produces electrical signals in the electrodes on deflection of the strips. The signals are indicative of the surface roughness of the submersed structure. | 05-26-2016 |
20160144937 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CLEANING A SUBMERGED SURFACE OF A VESSEL OR SIMILAR AND USE OF SUCH A DEVICE | 05-26-2016 |
20160145549 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HAZARDOUS DRUG SURFACE CLEANING - The present invention relates to a method of cleaning a surface contaminated with a hazardous drug product involving cleaning in succession with a quaternary ammonium solution and an isopropyl alcohol solution. | 05-26-2016 |
20160151250 | FLAVORED GENITAL HYGIENE TOWELETTE, ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE | 06-02-2016 |
20160158808 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CLEANING DEPOSITED MATERIAL FROM A MOLDING SURFACE OF A MOLD FOR FORMING OPHTHALMIC LENSES - A method of cleaning deposited material from a molding surface ( | 06-09-2016 |
20160158813 | CLEANING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR A SHAFT - A method and a system for increasing resistance to wear of an tubular member of a telescopic cylinder comprising at least one tubular section with an open end and an opposite end closed by a cylinder head, the tubular section comprising an outer tubular member, an inner tubular member telescopically displaceable in the outer tubular member, and a shaver secured to an inner wall of the cylinder head, comprising using at least one of a cutting edge of the shaver having a round profile and/or an inner diameter of the shaver equal to an outer diameter of the inner tubular member; and/or a wear ring positioned between the shaver and a sealing ring of the cylinder head. | 06-09-2016 |
20160158818 | Ejector Head Cleaning Cart For Three-Dimensional Object Printing Systems - A cleaning cart for a three-dimensional object printing system wipes an ejector head to remove debris from the ejector head. The cleaning cart includes a platform having a plurality of bearings configured to move the platform on rails of the printing system. A cleaning mechanism is movably mounted to the platform, and an actuator is mounted to the platform. The actuator is configured to move the cleaning mechanism relative to the platform to enable the cleaning mechanism to clean an ejector head that is positioned opposite the rails of the printing system. | 06-09-2016 |
20160160506 | ROOF CLEANING PROCESSES AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS - Roof cleaning processes and associated systems are disclosed. A representative process includes dispensing a cleaning fluid on the roof, at least restricting the cleaning fluid from exiting the roof via a roof drain, and collecting the cleaning fluid from the roof and directing the cleaning fluid to a sanitary sewer. A representative system includes a pump coupleable to a source of water and configured to pressurize the water, a surface cleaner coupled to the pump with a water line to receive pressurized water, a vacuum source coupled to the surface cleaner with a vacuum line to remove wastewater produced by the surface cleaner, and a retainer configured to be removably attached to a building at least proximate to a roof of the building, the retainer being removably coupleable to the vacuum line and the water line to at least restrict movement of the vacuum line and the water line. | 06-09-2016 |
20160183742 | TEXTURED COTTON WIPES - A textured wipe is provided that includes a non-woven or woven cotton wipe sheet, and in some embodiments a plurality of beads and/or a coating. The cotton wipe sheet has a wipe surface and an opposing back surface. The plurality of beads is adhered to the wipe surface. Each bead is formed to have a three dimensional geometry that extends outwardly from the wipe surface. | 06-30-2016 |
20160184660 | Automatic Golf Ball Washer - An automatic golf ball washer includes a substantially enclosed body that can receive one or more golf balls onto a rotary carriage that spins the golf ball within a supply of washing fluid and contacts the moving golf ball with stationary brushes within the body. | 06-30-2016 |
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20160374530 | Deck Gap Cleaning Tool - One embodiment of a tool for cleaning the gaps between boards ( | 12-29-2016 |
20160374532 | HARD SURFACE CLEANING DEVICES - A cleaning device is provided that includes a housing, a cleaning head, a flexible pouch, a cleaning element, and a spray nozzle. The housing defines an internal cavity having a power source in selective electrical communication with a pump. The flexible pouch is removably stored in the housing and includes a cleaning fluid therein. The pouch forms a fluid and air tight connection with an inlet of the pump. The cleaning element is connected to the cleaning head and has a first spray opening. The spray nozzle is in fluid communication with an outlet of the pump. The spray nozzle is positioned on the cleaning head so as to spray the cleaning fluid from the flexible pouch through the first opening onto a surface being cleaned. | 12-29-2016 |
20160375348 | AUTOMATIC METHOD FOR APPLYING NON-SLIP TREATMENT TO PIN DECK OF A BOWLING LANE - A lane maintenance machine has a cleaning system that includes at least one liquid dispensing head that reciprocates back and forth transversely of the lane as the machine travels along the length of the lane. The dispensing head includes a dispensing tip therein that emits a pin deck treatment product and applies it to a pin deck. The system provides accurate, precise metering of the pin deck treatment liquid and affords board-by-board control of the dispensing action. A wiping assembly immediately behind the dispensing head provides a web of cloth-like material looped under a compressible backup roller to wipe or smear the applied liquid. In a preferred embodiment, the dispensing head is a double head, and it includes a second tip for dispensing a cleaning solution so that pin deck treatment can take place with the same piece of equipment, after lane cleaning has taken place, making the entire process automated. | 12-29-2016 |
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