| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 034329000 | With contacting of material treated with solid or liquid agent | 68 |
| 20090272003 | FAILURE MODE DETECTION IN AN APPLIANCE DISPENSING SYSTEM - An appliance having a dispensing system and a detection system for detecting failure modes related to the dispensing system. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20110083338 | DISPENSING DRYER DOSING SENSING - A method for controlling the operation of a dryer comprising dispensing a treating chemistry from a dispensing system into a treating chamber of the dryer based on an output from the environmental drying sensor. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110308102 | OPERATING METHOD FOR LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT INCLUDING A SCENT SUPPLY MODULE - The present invention relates to an operating method for a laundry drier which has a rotatable drum mounted inside a main body, a heater for heating the air flowing into the drum; and a scent supply module for spraying scent into the drum, comprising: a drying step of drying the laundry by supplying hot air heated by the heater; a pre-treating step of rumbling the drum while supplying air with the heater off; and a scent treating step of spraying scent onto the laundry which has passed through the pre-treating step. Since the scent is sprayed on after the pre-treating step, the scent can be effectively deposited on the laundry. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20120227278 | EXCESS MOISTURE DRYING APPARATUS - Embodiments of the present invention relate to an apparatus for use in tough to dry areas, such as the gasket of a front loading washing machine, to remove excess moisture built up in such areas, and prevent mold growth. In one embodiment, an excess moisture drying apparatus comprises a handle portion having a base and a protruding handle extending therefrom, and a sponge affixed to the handle portion via an attachment means, the sponge having an inner core having a substantially rigid or formable material, and an outer core comprising a chamois cloth or a woven fabric cloth, and the sponge having a gross water absorption property of at least 5.0%, defined as the volume of the weight of the liquid absorbed to the weight of the dry material, per volume, wherein the drying portion is sized to form fit within a water-sealing gasket of a front loading washing machine. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20130061490 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR ISOMERIZING A HYDROCARBON STREAM - One exemplary embodiment can be an apparatus for isomerizing a hydrocarbon stream rich in a C4 hydrocarbon and/or at least one of a C5 and C6 hydrocarbon. The apparatus can include:a vessel containing a fluid including at least one reactant; a fluid transfer device receiving the fluid including at least one reactant from the vessel; at least one drier receiving the fluid including at least one reactant from the fluid transfer device; and a reactor communicating with the at least one drier to receive the fluid including at least one reactant. In addition, the at least one drier may communicate with the vessel at least by sending the fluid including at least one reactant or the regenerant through a fluid tapering device for at least one of regulating the flow and reducing the pressure of the regenerant to the vessel. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130061491 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR ISOMERIZING A HYDROCARBON STREAM - One exemplary embodiment can be an apparatus for isomerizing a hydrocarbon stream rich in a C4 hydrocarbon and/or at least one of a C5 and C6 hydrocarbon. The apparatus can include: a first drier and a second drier adapted to receive a fluid including at least one reactant; and a reaction zone communicating with the first drier to receive the fluid including at least one reactant and with the second drier to receive the regenerant. Generally, the first drier operates at a first condition to dry the fluid including at least one reactant and the second drier operates at a second condition during regeneration with a regenerant. The regenerant can pass through a fluid tapering device for regulating the flow of the regenerant to the reaction zone. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130192082 | Apparatus for and Method of Drying a Surface - A combination of a drying tool ( | 08-01-2013 |
| 20140157620 | COMPOSITES FOR WATER REMEDIATION - An effective composite for absorbing both standing and flowing water which comprises a fumed silica component, a water-absorbent acrylic polymer a fibrous component, and three types of scoriaceous components is described. Bags containing the composite may also be used. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140230267 | SLUDGE DRYING COMPOSITE CONDITIONER AND APPLICATION METHOD THEREOF - Provided is a sludge drying composite conditioner. The sludge drying composite conditioner comprises a Fenton's reagent or/and Fenton-like reagent and a matrix construct, the weight ratio between the Fenton's reagent or/and the Fenton-like reagent and the matrix construct is 1:0.05 to 300, and the matrix construct is powder. Further provided is an application method of the sludge drying composite conditioner, which comprises the steps of: adding a Fenton's reagent or/and Fenton-like reagent in a sludge, performing stirring and mixing, and performing an oxidation reaction; and adding a matrix construct to the sludge added with the Fenton's reagent or/and Fenton-like reagent and performing stirring and mixing. For the sludge drying composite conditioner, through the coordinated effect of the Fenton's reagent or/and Fenton-like reagent and the powder matrix construct, the extracellular polymeric substances in the sludge are effectively damaged, the compressibility of organic matter is reduced, and the drying performance of sludge is improved. The application method thereof has a simple working process and easily controllable conditions and reduces the drying time for sludge, thereby achieving large-scale treatment of sludge. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140331514 | VENTILATION INSERT - The invention relates to a ventilation insert for ventilating textiles, shoes and soles of shoes, gloves, protective helmets and their visors, protective goggles, insulating mats, cushioning mats, knee pads and shin pads, headgear and similar articles. The invention proposes a ventilation insert in which an open-pored support layer ( | 11-13-2014 |
| 20160156015 | DRYING DEVICE, DRYING METHOD, AND BATTERY MANUFACTURING METHOD | 06-02-2016 |
| 20170231465 | Drying Mat Configured to Hold Accessory | 08-17-2017 |
| 034330000 | With regeneration or removal of treating agent | 14 |
| 20130152420 | DRYING DEVICE CONTAINING AN ALUMINO-PHOSPHATE - A device comprising an alumino-phosphate with thermal management for the more efficient drying of objects and appliances. Also, a drying method for obtaining dried objects and appliances, as well as a method for regeneration accompanied by the desorption of water from water-containing alumino-phosphate. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20140345153 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MOISTURE DETERMINATION AND CONTROL - The present invention relates to a method for moisture determination and control using real time measurement of the moisture content of the material being processed. The present invention also provides a device that is used for moisture determination and control based on real time measurement of moisture content of a material being processed. The present invention is particularly suitable for controlling the moisture content of a material in a drying process, such as in a drying hopper, where the material moisture content is measured at an inlet and an outlet of the drying process. The drying process is further controlled by anticipating the drying load by measuring the moisture content of the incoming material to be dried. | 11-27-2014 |
| 034332000 | Treating agent is a solid | 4 |
| 20160122936 | IMPROVED DRYING APPARATUS AND METHOD - The invention provides an apparatus and method for use in the drying of substrates using a solid particulate material, the apparatus comprising: (a) housing means ( | 05-05-2016 |
| 034333000 | With treating of solid material | 2 |
| 20110247233 | COAL DRYING METHOD AND SYSTEM - The present invention provides a method and system for drying coal using activated alumina. The method and system dries the coal by combining coal with the activated alumina. While in combination, the mixture is agitated to maximize surface contact between the activated alumina and the coal. As the coal contact the activated alumina, the surfactant moisture on the coal is then absorbed by the activated alumina. The activated alumina allow for the water molecules to pass into the sieves, thus being removed from the coal. After a period of agitation, the method and system thereby separates the activated alumina and the coal. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110252662 | MINERAL SLURRY DRYING METHOD AND SYSTEM - The present invention provides a method and system for drying mineral slurry concentrate and high moisture content minerals using activated alumina. The method and system dries the mineral slurry concentrate by combining the slurry with the activated alumina. While in combination, the mixture is agitated to maximize surface contact between the activated alumina and the slurry. As the mineral slurry concentrate contacts the activated alumina, the surfactant moisture on the mineral elements is then absorbed by the activated alumina. The activated alumina allow for the water molecules to be adsorbed by the activate alumina, thus being removed from the slurry elements. After a period of agitation, the method and system thereby separates the activated alumina from the mineral slurry concentrate. | 10-20-2011 |
| 034334000 | With treating of suspension or slurry | 1 |
| 20140196304 | MINERAL SLURRY DRYING METHOD AND SYSTEM - The present invention provides methods and systems for reducing moisture in mineral slurries, particularly mineral slurries containing minerals of small particle diameter, using a granular drying material. The invention also relates to novel mineral products and intermediates useful in connection with the process. The method and system reduced moisture by contacting the mineral slurry with the granular drying material. The granular drying material is selected to be readily separated from the dried minerals using a size separation technique such as a sieve screen. The granular drying material is the regenerated, preferably using a process involving heat exchange and cross-flow air. The granular drying material is preferably capable of regeneration and recycling in a continuous process with minimal attrition. | 07-17-2014 |
| 034337000 | Treating agent is a liquid | 8 |
| 20090282694 | METHOD FOR TREATING FABRICS - A method of treating wet or dry fabrics in a dryer having a drum capable of tumbling, a liquid delivery system, an air inlet, an air current provider, an air outlet having a lint screen and optionally a venting system, the method comprising the steps of: | 11-19-2009 |
| 20120042535 | SOLVENT RECOVERY - The invention relates to compositions for, and methods of, delivering treatment compounds to lignocellulosic substrates, wherein the solvent is recovered using RF energy. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20130139401 | SYSTEM FOR LIQUID EXTRACTION, AND METHODS - A process for removing water from solid material using liquid-solid extraction and liquid-liquid extraction. In most embodiments, multiple solvents are used to remove the water from the solids and obtain dry solids. Multiple solvents facilitate the removal of the water from the solids, by replacing the water with a solvent, replacing that solvent with a different solvent, and then eventually removing the second solvent from the solids. The process utilizes a lesser amount of thermal energy to dry the solids and separate the solvents than conventionally used in drying processes. The first solvent selected has a lower heat of vaporization, enthalphy of vaporization, boiling point, or other such physical property, than water. Each additional solvent can have a still lower heat of vaporization, enthalphy of vaporization, boiling point, or other such physical property. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20150338163 | SUBSTRATE DRY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DRYING SUBSTRATE - The present invention provides a substrate dry device and a method for drying the substrate, the substrate dry device comprises a cavity, dry bars and a sensor disposed on the top of the cavity, liquid immerging the substrate is accommodated within the cavity, with the dry bars comprising a first dry bar and a second dry bar arranged parallel to each other, with a gap is formed therebetween and with the sensor disposed on one end or on two ends of the gap for monitoring a position in which the substrate is moved away from the liquid. By use of the above arrangement, the gas is ejected through the dry bars to the surface of the substrate which has moved away from the liquid, the tension of the surface of the liquid film on the substrate is changed by marangori effect under the action of the gas and the surface tension gradient of the liquid film makes the liquid film shrink so that the surface of the substrate becomes dry. | 11-26-2015 |
| 034339000 | With treatment of solid material | 4 |
| 20110088277 | SYSTEM FOR LIQUID EXTRACTION, AND METHODS - A process for removing water from solid material using liquid-solid extraction and liquid-liquid extraction. In most embodiments, multiple solvents are used to step-wise remove the water from the solids and obtain dry solids. Multiple solvents facilitate the removal of the water from the solids, by step-wise replacing the water with a solvent, replacing that solvent with a different solvent, and then eventually removing the second solvent from the solids. The process utilizes a lesser amount of thermal energy to dry the solids and separate the solvents than conventionally used in drying processes. The first solvent selected has a lower heat of vaporization, enthalphy of vaporization, boiling point, or other such physical property, than water. Each subsequent solvent has a still lower heat of vaporization, enthalphy of vaporization, boiling point, or other such physical property then its predecessor. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110146099 | Spray-Drying Process - A process for preparing a spray-dried detergent powder having: (i) detersive surfactant; and (ii) other detergent ingredients; wherein the process includes the steps of: (a) forming an aqueous detergent slurry in a mixer; (b) transferring the aqueous detergent slurry from the mixer to a pipe leading through a first pump and then through a second pump to a spray nozzle; (c) contacting a detergent ingredient to the aqueous detergent slurry in the pipe after the first pump and before the second pump to form a mixture; (d) spraying the mixture through the spray nozzle into a spray-drying tower; and (e) spray-drying the mixture to form a spray-dried powder, wherein the pressure drop between (i) the pressure in the pipe at the outlet of the first pump to (ii) the pressure in the pipe at the inlet to the second pump is less than 8×10 | 06-23-2011 |
| 034341000 | Treating liquid absorbs moisture | 1 |
| 20090158613 | SUBSTRATE TREATING APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE TREATING METHOD - A substrate treating apparatus for drying substrates with a solvent vapor after treating the substrates with a treating liquid. The apparatus includes a treating tank for storing the treating liquid, a holder for holding the substrates in the treating tank, a chamber enclosing the treating tank, a solvent vapor supply device for supplying the solvent vapor into the chamber, an exhaust device for exhausting gas from the chamber through an exhaust pipe connected at one end thereof to the chamber, a drain pipe connected at one end thereof to the chamber for draining the treating liquid from the chamber, a gas-liquid separator having the other end of the exhaust pipe connected thereto for receiving the gas exhausted by the exhaust device, and having the other end of the drain pipe connected thereto for receiving the treating liquid drained through the drain pipe, the gas-liquid separator separating the gas and the liquid, and a mixer mounted on the exhaust pipe for mixing deionized water into the gas exhausted by the exhaust device. | 06-25-2009 |
| 034342000 | Using multiple treating liquids | 1 |
| 20100307021 | SYSTEM FOR LIQUID EXTRACTION, AND METHODS - A process for removing water from solid material using liquid-solid extraction and liquid-liquid extraction. In most embodiments, multiple solvents are used to remove the water from the solids and obtain dry solids. Multiple solvents facilitate the removal of the water from the solids, by replacing the water with a solvent, replacing that solvent with a different solvent, and then eventually removing the second solvent from the solids. The process utilizes a lesser amount of thermal energy to dry the solids and separate the solvents than conventionally used in drying processes. The first solvent selected has a lower heat of vaporization, enthalphy of vaporization, boiling point, or other such physical property, than water. Each additional solvent can have a still lower heat of vaporization, enthalphy of vaporization, boiling point, or other such physical property. | 12-09-2010 |
| 034343000 | With addition of heat to drying process | 6 |
| 20080289213 | Garbage dryer - The present invention provides a garbage dryer. The garbage dryer detects changes in the temperature inside a dryer using a dielectric sensor by detecting changes in the dielectric constant of garbage and controls a heater and an air circulation fan on the basis of the result of the temperature change detection. Accordingly, the garbage dryer always maintains the inner temperature at a constant temperature and air flow at a constant rate, so that it is possible to increase the drying efficiency and deodorizing efficiency which is attained using an improved deodorizing agent. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20140259725 | Multi-Chamber Dryer Using Adjustable Conditioned Air Flow - A multi-chamber dryer using adjustable conditioned air flow is disclosed. According to one embodiment, an apparatus includes a drying belt configured to receive a product to be dried on a first surface of the drying belt and a heat medium in contact with a second surface of the drying belt. The heat medium is configured to heat the product and is maintained at a pre-determined temperature. The apparatus further includes a manifold that is positioned above the drying belt, where the manifold includes one or more orifices that inject conditioned air laterally across a width of the drying belt to remove evaporated water from the product | 09-18-2014 |
| 034344000 | Treating agent consists of both solid and liquid | 1 |
| 20160025412 | DEVICE FOR DRYING WOOD - The invention relates to a device for drying wood, comprising: a container ( | 01-28-2016 |
| 034345000 | Treating agent is a solid | 2 |
| 20130305557 | SYSTEM FOR USING HEAT TO PROCESS AN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT, A FLUIDIZED BED COMBUSTOR SYSTEM, AND METHODS OF EMPLOYING THE SAME - Systems and related methods of using heat to process an agriculture/product are provided. The system comprises a circulating fluidized bed combustor, a first conduit system, and an indirect heating dryer. The circulating fluidized bed combustor comprises a combustion chamber configured to combust a fuel to generate a mixture comprising hot gases and particulate matter, and a separation chamber configured to separate at least a portion of the particulate matter from the mixture to form a flow of cleaned hot gas. The first conduit system is configured to conduct the cleaned hot gas to a heat exchanger. The indirect heating dryer is in heat conductive contact with the heat exchanger and configured to use the heat from the cleaned hot gas to indirectly dry the agricultural product without contacting the agricultural product with the cleaned hot gas. The system and methods provide hot gas for efficient and low cost energy formed from alternative and lower cost fuels, including biomass sources, and allows for flexibility and efficiency in numerous manufacturing processes. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20150345861 | DRYING USING PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL (PCM) - Drying a planar substrate such as paper sheet goods for packing materials includes layering a phase change material (PCM) on a substrate, in which the substrate has a moisture content and adapted for moisture removal to form a planar medium. A drying process disposes the substrate adjacent to a plurality of rollers and heat the layered substrate to a predetermined temperature based on a specific heat of the PCM. The rollers advance the layered substrate in series through pocket ventilation regions between the heat transfer elements, such that the pocket ventilation regions permit drying of the substrate enhanced by the specific heat of the temperature sensitive material. Upon drying, the layered substrate forms the planar medium suitable for use as a packing medium or other suitable application. The pocket ventilation regions are based on the PCM to facilitate drying and eradication of moisture from the paper planar substrate. | 12-03-2015 |
| 034348000 | Treating agent is a liquid | 1 |
| 034350000 | Treating solid material | 1 |
| 034351000 | Treating agent displaces moisture | 1 |
| 20120240426 | SUPERCRITICAL DRYING METHOD FOR SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATE - According to one embodiment, a supercritical drying method for a semiconductor substrate includes introducing a semiconductor substrate formed with a metal film into a chamber, the surface of the substrate being wet with alcohol, supplying a supercritical fluid of carbon dioxide into the chamber, setting a temperature inside the chamber to a predetermined temperature, to replace the alcohol on the semiconductor substrate with the supercritical fluid, and discharging the supercritical fluid and the alcohol from the chamber while keeping the temperature inside the chamber at the predetermined temperature, to lower a pressure inside the chamber. The predetermined temperature is not lower than 75° C. but lower than a critical temperature of the alcohol. | 09-27-2012 |
| 034353000 | Solid treating agent treats solid material | 20 |
| 20090277038 | DRYING EXPEDIENT - A method of drying an object. The method includes donning a drying expedient, the drying expedient being an absorbent fabric having a top and bottom, width and length, the length defining the distance between the top and bottom. An opening sized and positioned proximate the top is configured within the object to receive the head and neck of a user and a pair of openings are also configured within the drying expedient so that once donned, the drying expedient extends from the neck over the chest terminating below the waist of the user. The method includes grasping a wet object and wrapping the bottom of a drying expedient about it to dry the same. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20100275458 | STORAGE DEVICE - The invention relates to a storage device ( | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100281708 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVING WATER FROM HIDE OF CATTLE - An apparatus and method for a water removing roller device for removing excess water from the hide of a cattle, which uses pliable urethane roller stacks that can be attached by an arm structure. The roller structure can be mounted on a hinge to an arm thereby allowing the structure to swivel. The arm can be attached to a stationery device with a hinge, which is also allowed to swivel. A tension device, for example, a spring or a hydraulic cylinder can be attached to the back of the arm and connected to the stationery device to provide enough tension on the structure to keep the rollers in contact with the cattle hide, thereby pressing out the water allowing it to run off prior the blood plasma saving section. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20110113645 | Device and Method for Drying Separated Electronic Components - The invention relates to a device for at least partially drying separated electronic components comprising: a carrier for the electronic components; a moisture-absorbing material; and a holder covered with the moisture-absorbing material, wherein the holder and the carrier are displaceable relative to each other such that the electronic components for drying can be brought into contact with the moisture-absorbing material. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110131830 | PRELOADED MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES - A microfluidic device comprising one, two or more microchannel structures ( | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110239481 | Cup Sleeve - Methods and apparatus for absorbing condensation on beverage cups are provided. The apparatus consists of an inner layer of absorbent material fixed or bonded to an outer layer of non-absorbent material. The two layers are formed into a cylindrical sleeve, which is then placed over the outside of a beverage cup. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20120102777 | ROTARY FAN PRESS - A liquid extraction assembly for extracting liquid from a mass comprising a housing having an inlet and an outlet. The housing further includes a path between the inlet and the outlet. The housing is configured to have the mass forced into the inlet to move the mass from the inlet to the outlet. The housing includes two substantially parallel rotating screens rotating side by side and apart from one another, with the path extending between the screens. Each screen defines one wall of the path. Each rotating screen includes a plurality of non-circular openings located at the path. Pressure from mass forced into the input presses the mass against the non-circular openings of the rotating screens to thereby force at least a portion of liquid in the mass to pass through the non-circular openings of the rotating screens. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120159804 | DRYING DEVICE CONTAINING A TITANIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE - A drying device comprising a titano-alumino-phosphate with thermal management for the more efficient drying of objects and appliances, and its production. Further, a drying method for obtaining dried objects and appliances, as well as a method for regeneration accompanied by the desorption of water from water-containing titano-alumino-phosphate. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120174428 | PRE-PRINTED NEWSPRINT SHEETS FOR DRYING SHOES - A method for drying shoes comprising the steps of: providing a pair of wet shoes with insole; utilizing a plurality of newsprint sheets; crumpling up the newsprint sheets; stuffing the crumpled newsprint sheets into the wet shoes; setting the wet shoes aside for a specific amount of time, so that the crumpled newsprint sheets will absorb the moisture from within the wet shoes; removing the wet crumpled newsprint sheets out of the dry shoes; and disposing the wet crumpled newsprint sheets in a proper manner. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20130212902 | METHOD FOR DRYING SEED - The present invention relates to a method for drying seeds using zeolite particles, said method comprising: contacting said seeds with premoisturized zeolite particles and allowing said zeolite particles to take up moisture from said seeds. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130227855 | Drying Mat - The drying mat includes layers of a microfiber material and a foam layer. The drying mat may be used, as by way of example and not in any limiting sense, by: (i) placing wet dishes on the drying mat, (ii) placing a dish drying rack on the drying mat and placing dishes in the drying rack, (iii) placing produce on the drying mat; and/or (iv) placing cooking utensils on the drying mat. Other embodiments include an absorbent or protective mat which includes at least one layer of a microfiber material and at least one layer of a foam material. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20140096408 | ROLLED GARMENT STORAGE - A garment drying device is provided. The garment drying device has a flexible outer layer, with a flexible inner layer attached. The outer layer may be substantially planar and may have an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner layer may be substantially planar and formed of an absorbent and flexible material. The device may further have a closure structure capable of holding the device in a rolled position when closed, and allowing the device to be in an unrolled position when open. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140190036 | COAL DRYING METHOD AND SYSTEM - The present invention provides a method and system for drying coal using activated alumina. The method and system dries the coal by combining coal with the activated alumina. While in combination, the mixture is agitated to maximize surface contact between the activated alumina and the coal. As the coal contact the activated alumina, the surfactant moisture on the coal is then absorbed by the activated alumina. The activated alumina allow for the water molecules to pass into the sieves, thus being removed from the coal. After a period of agitation, the method and system thereby separates the activated alumina and the coal. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140305000 | Systems and Methods For Dewatering Mine Tailings With Water-Absorbing Polymers - Systems and methods for dewatering mine tailings with water-absorbing polymers. The systems and methods may include combining a mine tailings slurry, which includes mine tailings and water, with a water-absorbing polymer. The water-absorbing polymer may absorb water from the mine tailings, thereby increasing a solids content of the mine tailings. The mine tailings may be combined with the water-absorbing polymer prior to, during, and/or subsequent to transfer of the mine tailings to a mine tailings dewatering and/or disposal site. In some embodiments, the water-absorbing polymer may be an encapsulated water-absorbing polymer. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140352167 | BABY TOWEL WRAP - A towel wrap is provided that includes an absorbent cloth having a neck portion for securing the cloth around a neck of a user, and at least two corner portions, wherein each corner portion is moveable between a wiping configuration and a hood configuration. The neck portion includes two straps operatively engaging each other to hold the cloth on the user. The straps operatively engaging each other using at least one fastener. | 12-04-2014 |
| 034354000 | Using agitation or mixing | 3 |
| 20110078917 | Coal fine drying method and system - The present invention provides a method and system for drying coal fines using molecular sieves. The method and system dries the coal fines by combining coal fines with the molecular sieves. While in combination, the mixture is agitated to maximize surface contact between the molecular sieves and the coal fines. As the coal fines contact the molecular sieves, the surfactant moisture on the coal fines is then absorbed by the molecular sieves. The molecular sieves allow for the water molecules to pass into the sieves, thus being removed from the coal fines. After a period of agitation, the method and system thereby separates the molecular sieves and the coal fines. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20130247408 | Method for Drying Spent Filter Media - Disclosed is a process of stabilizing spent filter material that comprises mixing the filter media with a city media to produce a composition having a moisture content that is sufficiently low to retard microbial growth. The composition comprises spent filter media and a dry material, and preferably comprises diatomaceous earth. Soil is treated by adding the composition as a top dressing, soil amendment, or the like. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20140259726 | METHOD FOR DRYING SEAL MATERIALS FOR IGNITION DEVICES - A method for drying a seal material for use in manufacturing an ignition device, e.g., a spark plug. A free-flowing or loose seal material having a moisture content is provided and brought together with a desiccant for a time sufficient to produce a dry seal material by reducing the moisture content of the loose seal material to a desired level. Thereafter, the dry seal material and the desiccant may be separated from one another so that the dry seal material can be used to form a seal within an internal bore of a spark plug. | 09-18-2014 |
| 034355000 | Using absorbent band or belt | 2 |
| 20140144041 | SYSTEM FOR ABSORBING CONDENSATION FROM COLD FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONTAINERS - The present invention relates to a system for absorbing condensation from cold food and beverage containers wherein a cloth comprising polyester, rayon and spandex is wrapped around the cold object. It can be used to wrap juice containers, food containers, and the like to prevent condensation in a closed environment from wetting other dry objects in the environment. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140259727 | ABSORBENT MEDIA ELEMENT FOR A VEHICLE WASH COMPONENT - A component for removing water from a vehicle exterior in a vehicle wash process includes a base portion for supporting the component adjacent a path of travel of a vehicle. The base portion is connected to a frame portion and the frame portion is configured to move with respect the vehicle as the vehicle passes the component. The frame portion is in communication with a control mechanism which automatically directed the frame portion to move as the vehicle nears the frame portion to effectuate the removal of water from the vehicle exterior. The frame portion includes a plurality of media elements in communication therewith and configured to contact a vehicle exterior to remove excess water therefrom. At least a portion of each of the plurality of media elements consists of an absorbent polyvinyl alcohol material. | 09-18-2014 |
| 034356000 | Solid treating agent treats suspension or slurry | 1 |
| 20160047598 | COAL AND MINERAL SLURRY DRYING METHOD AND SYSTEM - The present invention provides methods and systems for reducing moisture in coal and mineral slurries, particularly slurries containing small diameter particles, using a granular drying material. The invention also relates to novel products and intermediates useful in connection with the process. The method and system reduced moisture by contacting the slurry with the granular drying material. The granular drying material is selected to be readily separated from the dried coal or minerals using a size separation technique such as a sieve screen. The granular drying material is the regenerated, preferably using a process involving heat exchange and cross-flow air. The granular drying material is preferably capable of regeneration and recycling in a continuous process with minimal attrition. | 02-18-2016 |
| 034357000 | Liquid treating agent treats solid material | 15 |
| 20100000112 | DISPENSING DRYER DOSING SENSING - A method for controlling the operation of a dryer comprising dispensing a treating chemistry from a dispensing system into a treating chamber of the dryer based on an output from the environmental drying sensor. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100242302 | FLUID DISPENSING SYSTEM FOR FABRIC REFRESHING CABINET DEVICE - A device for treating fabrics comprising a cabinet, said cabinet comprising: a shell having an interior surface, said shell forming an opening; the device further comprising: at least a first and a second spray head positioned upon said interior surface of said shell, the first spray head comprising a multitude of spray nozzles and the second spray head comprising at least one spray nozzle, wherein in at least one first direction the first spray head produces a spray pattern comprising a sequence of a first spray-on area, a first spray free area, and a second spray-on area and in said first direction the second spray head produces a spray pattern comprising at least a third spray-on area and wherein the third spray-on area covers at least a portion of the first spray free area. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20110289793 | SUPERCRITICAL DRYING METHOD - According to one embodiment, a semiconductor substrate having a surface wetted with a chemical solution is introduced into a chamber, and a supercritical fluid is supplied into the chamber. The temperature in the chamber is adjusted to the critical temperature of the chemical solution or higher, so that the chemical solution is put into a supercritical state. The pressure in the chamber is then lowered, and the chemical solution in the critical state is turned into gaseous matter. The gaseous matter is then discharged from the chamber. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110314689 | SUBSTRATE DRYING METHOD - According to one embodiment, a semiconductor substrate whose surface is wet with a chemical solution (solvent) and formed with patterns having an aspect ratio of 10 or more is loaded into a chamber. Then, while the chemical solution (solvent) remains on the semiconductor substrate, its temperature is increased to a predetermined temperature in the range of 160° C. or more and less than the critical temperature of the chemical solution (solvent), and the evaporated chemical solution (solvent) is discharged from the chamber. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120096735 | METHOD OF FOLDING AN AIRBAG, AND DEVICE FOR FOLDING THE AIRBAG - Disclosed is a method for folding an airbag ( | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120124855 | METHOD FOR REDUCING THE MOISTURE OF AN INSULATION-COATED WINDING AND A SPRAYING DEVICE FOR REDUCING MOISTURE - A method for reducing the moisture of at least one winding surrounded by an insulating layer in a container, includes heating the winding to a specifiable temperature by a low-frequency current. A spraying device includes a nozzle for reducing the moisture of at least one winding surrounded by an insulating layer in a container. A rod element is used as a part of the spraying device so that it is possible to point the nozzle of the spraying device directly at a winding and an insulating layer. A gentle and effective drying of the winding having an insulating layer is provided by combining an inner heating of the winding by a low-frequency current and the spraying of a rod-shaped spraying device directly at the winding. | 05-24-2012 |
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| 20130145643 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS - A substrate processing apparatus according to the present invention is provided with a spin chuck ( | 06-13-2013 |
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| 20160138866 | SPRAY-DRYING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - Provided is a spray drying apparatus comprising a spray nozzle comprising a spray nozzle tip at the distal end of the spray nozzle, a liquid conduit for guiding a liquid to be spray-dried out through the spray nozzle tip, an atomizing component for producing a spray of droplets from the liquid exiting the spray nozzle; a drying gas conduit comprising an outlet for directing a drying gas to dry the spray of droplets; and a drying gas deflector positioned so as to deflect a flow of the drying gas away from the spray nozzle tip. | 05-19-2016 |
