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Document | Title | Date |
20080210259 | CATALYST CLEANING TOOL - A device for cleaning a selective catalyst reduction unit by directing air or a cleansing solution directly into or out of honeycomb cells of the selective catalyst reduction unit. The device utilizes a plurality of orifices which are sufficient in diameter and number to cleanse honeycomb cells thereby directing air or cleansing solution into or out of each individual honeycomb cell. The device also utilizes a plurality of probes which are sufficient in number and diameter to cleanse the honeycomb cells. The invention also involves a method for cleaning the honeycomb cells and a method for producing the catalyst cleaning tool. | 09-04-2008 |
20080216870 | Dry Ice Blasting With Ozone-Containing Carrier Gas - A surface of a target item is treated by directing a flow of solid carbon dioxide entrained in ozone towards it. | 09-11-2008 |
20080223403 | System for Handling Gases when Treating the Interior of a Vehicle - A portable system ( | 09-18-2008 |
20080289653 | Delivery Device - A delivery device for administering particulate medicaments, such as dry powder. The delivery device comprises a body and a flow path comprising a chamber with an inlet and an outlet for the stream of air. The chamber is rotatable in relation to the body. Dislodging means are arranged in contact with the inner surface of the chamber. The dislodging means and the chamber are relatively rotatable in relation to one another, such that the inside of the chamber is cleaned by the dislodging means when the dislodging means and the chamber are rotated in relation to one another. | 11-27-2008 |
20080302389 | PIG PUMPING UNIT - A pumping unit is provided that allows at least four passes to be made simultaneously with a single pumping unit. A single engine is used to drive two pumps, each connected into separate pumping circuits. Fluid flow in each of the pumping circuits is controlled by respective flow control elements on the pumping circuits, as for example a variable flow valve. Two engines may thus be used to drive four pumps. | 12-11-2008 |
20080308123 | MOWER DECK MAINTENANCE DEVICE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method to remove debris from a mower deck having a plurality of cooperating elements, the elements including a scraping tool to loosen the debris from the mower deck, a spray tool to wash the debris from the mower deck, and mower stands to support the mower deck during maintenance of the mower deck and to guide the spray tool. | 12-18-2008 |
20090014030 | Substrates and methods of using those substrates - A method of removing contamination from an apparatus used in lithography is disclosed. The method includes loading a substrate into the apparatus, the substrate comprising a rigid support layer and a deformable layer provided on the rigid support layer, bringing the deformable layer of the substrate into contact with a surface of the apparatus from which contamination is to be removed, introducing relative movement between the deformable layer and the surface of the apparatus from which contamination is to be removed to dislodge contamination from the surface for removal, and removing the dislodged contamination. Other aspects of the invention are also described and claimed. | 01-15-2009 |
20090078283 | PIPELINE PIGS - A method of monitoring a tube or pipeline, wherein an IP comprising an electronics module arrangement, is driven along the interior of the tube or pipeline by fluid pressure, wherein the IP transmits monitoring signals through the fluid that provides the pressure to the wall of the tube or pipeline, receives signals returned from the wall, analyses the returned signals and stores data relating to the condition of the wall of the pipeline. | 03-26-2009 |
20090095322 | Container cleaning device, container cleaning method, and tank - A cleaning device and a cleaning method for a container capable of continuously performing a cleaning treatment, and a tank. The cleaning device includes a jetting member which jets a fluid in the container; a movement unit which relatively moves the jetting member along an axial direction of the container with respect to the container so that the jetting member is inserted into the container from a mouth part of the container; and a switching unit which switches the jetting member from one function to another function. The switching unit switches a nozzle for a cleaning liquid, a nozzle for blowing and a nozzle for drying in order. | 04-16-2009 |
20090145460 | Remotely Controlled Decoking Tool Used in Coke Cutting Operations - The present invention relates to a system that allows an operator to remotely switch between cutting and boring while removing solid carbonaceous residue from large cylindrical vessels called coke drums comprising a cutting head for ejecting high pressure fluids into the coke bed; a flow diversion apparatus; and a shifting apparatus. | 06-11-2009 |
20090194136 | DEVICE FOR CLEANING CONTAINERS - A hollow ware scrubber comprised of an elongated tube of material having weighted balls or objects, the tube sealed on its' ends. The scrubber can be easily passed through the narrow opening of jars, bottles, wine decanters, vases, or other hollow ware. When the scrubber is inside of hollow ware, and the hollow ware is shaken or agitated, the scrubber comes into contact with the inside surfaces of the hollow ware and cleaning or polishing of the surfaces occurs. The scrubber may also be furnished with a cleaning solution inside the tube or infused in the tube. When scrubber is inserted into an object to be cleaned, cleaning solution is released from the scrubber and facilitates cleaning. A scrubber can be made in decorative shapes and various thicknesses and lengths, as long as the scrubber is conformable and adapts to the inside of the object to be cleaned. | 08-06-2009 |
20090235953 | METHODS FOR REMOVING CONCRETE ACCRETIONS FROM MIXING DRUM - A device for removing accretions of cured concrete from within a mixing drum is herein disclosed. The device includes an impact tool mounted upon a boom that may be inserted into the interior of the mixing drum. The impact tool is mounted upon the boom such that it may be rotated about an axis that is substantially perpendicular to that of the boom. The boom itself may be rotated about an axis substantially aligned with its own the length. In addition, the boom may be rotated laterally and up and down by positioning mechanism. The device may be mounted in a fixed location or it may be mounted upon a mobile platform. | 09-24-2009 |
20090241991 | Method of removing a biofilm from a surface - A scrub brush housing a swab of foam material impregnated with an anti bacterial disinfectant is first placed over a female luer with an annular portion of the swab compressed against the luer and a central portion of the swab passed into the passage of the luer to effect a full contact with the surfaces of the swab. The swab is then rotated on the female luer for a time sufficient to substantially remove the biofilm on the surfaces of the luer that are contacted by the swab. | 10-01-2009 |
20090241992 | CLEANING SUBSTRATE AND CLEANING METHOD - A cleaning substrate that can prevent a decrease in the operating rate of a substrate processing apparatus. The cleaning substrate that cleans the interior of a chamber in the substrate processing apparatus has a removal mechanism that removes foreign matter in the chamber. | 10-01-2009 |
20090266380 | MITIGATION OF DEPOSITS AND SECONDARY REACTIONS IN THERMAL CONVERSION PROCESSES - Described herein are systems and methods for reducing cumulative deposition and unwanted secondary thermal reactions in pyrolysis and other thermal conversion processes. In an embodiment, a system comprises a device, referred to as a reamer, for removing product deposits between thermal conversion and condensation operations of a pyrolysis process. The reamer may comprise, but is not limited to, a mechanical reciprocating rod or ram, a mechanical auger, a drill bit, a high-temperature wiper, brush, or punch to remove deposits and prevent secondary reactions. Alternatively or in addition, the reamer may use a high-velocity curtain or jet (i.e., a hydraulic or pneumatic stream) of vapor, product gas, recycle gas, other gas jet or non-condensing liquid to remove deposits. Preferably, the reamer removes deposits during the pyrolysis process allowing for continuous operation of the pyrolysis process. | 10-29-2009 |
20090277474 | Bore Brush - A bore cleaner for a tank that literally crawls through the bore of the tank, and in the process of crawling through the bore, cleans the interior walls of the bore with very little user intervention or monitoring. The bore cleaner extends and retracts as it moves through the bore of the tank, and as it extends and retracts, brushes on the present invention rub against the inside of the bore of the tank and remove debris. When the bore cleaner reaches one end of the bore of the tank, slight user intervention is necessary to reverse the direction of the brushes on the bore cleaner. | 11-12-2009 |
20090288682 | Borehole cleaning device - A borehole cleaning device, includes a tubular shaft ( | 11-26-2009 |
20100012151 | Method of pipeline remediation with a scoop - A retrievable pig for cleaning blockage material from a pipeline, comprising a string of tubing within the pipeline from a proximate location at the entrance to the pipeline to a distal location within the pipeline, a pig assembly comprising a flexible cup which will collect pipeline blockage material, a seal which engages the internal bore of the pipeline being cleaned, and a connection to the distal end of the string of tubing; pushing the pig assembly with fluid in the annular area between the internal bore of the pipeline and the outer diameter of the string of tubing until the pig assembly engages the blockage material, and pumping a flow of fluid thru the internal string of tubing to a location beyond a portion of the blockage material, the flow of fluid urging the pig assembly and the portion of the blockage material towards the proximate location. | 01-21-2010 |
20100024843 | METHOD AND ASSEMBLY FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A HOMOGENOUS COMPOSITE PIPE OF UNSPECIFIED LENGTH - A method of forming a homogenous composite pipe of unspecified length from strips of fiber reinforced thermoplastic material is disclosed. A mandrel is arranged stationary in a process direction to extend freely from a first supported end to a second end. A slip-sheath is applied about the mandrel. The thermoplastic material strips are wound about the slip-sheath. A section of the thermoplastic material strip winding is consolidated. The slip-sheath is formed from tape material which is applied longitudinally onto the mandrel surface. The slip-sheath is connected to a puller arranged downstream of the mandrel in the process direction. Consolidated pipe sections are pulled off from the second end of the mandrel in synchronization with the winding and consolidation. An assembly for carrying out the method. | 02-04-2010 |
20100065083 | ENDOSCOPE-CLEANING DEVICE - A device and method for cleaning a channel of an endoscope, the device including a flexible elongate body ( | 03-18-2010 |
20100132737 | Pipeline Pig With Internal Flow Cavity - A pig for movement within a pipeline comprising a cylindrical housing with annular seals circumferentially mounted to the housing and extending outwards for sealing engagement between the pipeline and the housing. An internal flow cavity passes through the housing, with a gate positioned within the internal flow cavity, initially obstructing flow through the cavity. A locking device, connected to the gate, prevents the gate opening. A sensing device is capable of receiving a signal and is connected to an unlocking device. The sensing device receives a signal activating the unlocking device, thereby removing the locking device, permitting the gate to open and flow to pass through the cavity. | 06-03-2010 |
20100163073 | MEDICAL CLEANING TOOL - A medical cleaning tool ( | 07-01-2010 |
20100163074 | DEVICE FOR CLEANING INSTRUMENT CHANNELS - A device for cleaning channels including a rod-shaped carrier element, at least one cleaning element that is connected with the carrier element, and at least one additional cleaning element that can be detached from the carrier element. A method for cleaning instrument channels wherein the cleaning device is moved in the axial direction in the instrument channel as far as an end point; after reaching the end point the cleaning device is moved back in the opposite axial direction in the instrument channel. Owing to the reverse motion of the cleaning device, the detachable cleaning element is released from the carrier element and thereafter is no longer part of the cleaning process of the previously cleaned instrument channel and can no longer soil the channel. The device and method removes from the instrument channel the substances that are to be removed and produces an efficient and good cleaning result. | 07-01-2010 |
20100170535 | PIPELINE PIG LAUNCH PIN AND RETRACTION SYSTEM - A method and system for launching a pipeline pig includes the steps of compressing a modulating bypass valve of a pipeline pig and installing a locking means to temporally maintain the bypass valve in the compressed state. Once the pig has travelled a predetermined distance through the pipeline, the locking means is released and retrieved through the launch trap door. The locking means is preferably a launching pin having a clip attachment that receives the clips of a retractable lead. The lead is housed by a retraction device that is detachably secured to the launch trap door. The modulating valve has sufficient mass and aerodynamic drag to overcome the force of a gas spring. The valve moves between a retracted and compressed position substantially instantaneously upon the pipeline pig stalling and between the compressed and retracted position substantially instantaneously upon the pipeline pig accelerating. | 07-08-2010 |
20100224216 | CAMERA MODULE, FABRICATING METHOD AND CLEANING METHOD THEREOF - A camera module includes a lens module, an image sensor, a circuit board for supporting the image sensor, and a lens holder for connecting the lens module and the circuit board. A method for fabricating the camera module includes the following steps. Firstly, at least one cleaning hole is created in the lens holder, and the at least one cleaning hole is filled with a removable sealing stuff. Then, the printed circuit board, the image sensor, the lens holder and the lens module of the camera module are combined together. Then, a testing procedure is performed to detect whether any pollutant is present within the assembled camera module. Once any pollutant within the assembled camera module is detected, the sealing stuff is removed from the at least one cleaning hole, a cleaning procedure is done to remove the pollutant, and the at least one cleaning hole is sealed again. | 09-09-2010 |
20100300485 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CLEANING PIPES AND PIPE SYSTEMS - An apparatus ( | 12-02-2010 |
20100300486 | METHOD FOR WAX REMOVAL AND MEASUREMENT OF WAX THICKNESS - A method for removal of wax deposited on an inner wall in contact with a fluid stream. The method includes the steps of cooling the inner wall and the fluid stream to a temperature of or below the wax appearance temperature, enabling wax to dissolve and precipitate on the inner wall, and heating of the inner wall for a short period of time to release the deposited wax from the surface of the inner wall, mainly in the form of solid parts. The thickness of wax deposits in a pipe section can be determined by computing the temperatures obtained upstream and downstream in the said pipe section, before and after applying heat pulse. | 12-02-2010 |
20110017233 | CLEANING BULLET AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - A cleaning bullet for use in a track can include a compressible body to clean the track, and a motorized device to propel the body through the track. In some embodiments, the motorized device includes wheels rotatably coupled to the device, a motor to drive the wheels, and a power source to supply power to the motor. Also, in some embodiments, one or more wheels engage an inner or outer surface of the track to move the motorized device along the track. | 01-27-2011 |
20110061681 | Pipeline Pig with Rupture Disc - A cleaning and obstruction locating pipeline pig according to this invention includes a magnetic nose bumper at its forward end and a disc located in the central bypass flow passageway that prevents product from flowing through the central bypass flow passageway while the pig is travelling forward in the pipeline. If debris ahead of the pig causes the pig to become stuck in the pipeline, product flow pressing upon the disc ruptures the disc, thereby allowing product to flow through the central bypass flow passageway until the pig is located and removed from the pipeline. The pig may also be used to locate a previously launched but stuck pipeline pig. | 03-17-2011 |
20110114119 | SCRAPER TRACKING SYSTEM - A tracking system for use with a pipeline includes a scraper having signal generation capability for generating acoustic signals, a plurality of acoustic pressure sensors positioned at intervals along the path travelled by the scraper, and a plurality of local processors positioned at intervals along the path travelled by the scraper. Each of the local processors is in communication with a respective acoustic pressure sensor. A central processor is in communication with the local processors and determines the location of the scraper using time-stamped acoustic signals received by the pressure sensors and a speed of sound in a fluid within the pipeline. | 05-19-2011 |
20110146710 | Carboy Cleaner - A device for cleaning carboys, kegs, and similar containers is disclosed. The device includes a pair of cleaning pads pivotally attached to a rod. Each pad has a fabric exterior, a stiffening insert, and the absorbent sponge. The insert and sponge are placed on one side of the fabric exterior. The opposite side of the fabric exterior is folded over the stiffening insert and the sponge and then sewn together. | 06-23-2011 |
20110146711 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CLEANING CULVERTS - An apparatus and method for cleaning culverts or pipes employing an extendable mechanism for generally horizontal cleaning of a culvert or pipe that might be blocked by debris. The apparatus may be powered by tractor-like devices and insertable into a debris filled culvert or pipe and rotated to dislodge debris. The apparatus may include one or more tines or screw-like blade that bites into and dislodges debris. A pull-out device and brush tool is also provided. | 06-23-2011 |
20110155174 | DRIVING APPARATUS FOR ONE OR MORE CLEANING LANCES - A driving apparatus can be utilized to control the cleaning movements of one or more cleaning lances with respect to certain industrial equipment such as a heat exchanger. For example, driving apparatus can be utilized to feed an additional length of cleaning lance to the tubes of exchanger, or to retract cleaning lance from the tubes of exchanger as desired. In general, driving apparatus can be used to clean a variety of types of pipes, tubing and equipment used in industrial facilities. | 06-30-2011 |
20110168207 | Combination Brush and Jag - A combination brush and jag ( | 07-14-2011 |
20110240058 | APPARATUS DEVICE FOR REMOVING SCALE IN A BOREHOLE INSTALLATION - There is described an apparatus device for mechanically loosening scale inside a pipe arranged to convey hydrocarbon fluids from a production zone in a well, in which an actuator arranged in a housing includes an axially movable stem which extends through at least part of the housing and is provided with at least one cam, at least one cutting means is arranged radially movable in a recess in the housing, the cam bearing, by the axial movement of the actuator towards a first extreme position, against the cutting means, applying to it a push force directed radially outwards. There is also described a method of mechanically loosening scale inside a pipe arranged to convey hydrocarbon fluids from a production zone by using the apparatus. | 10-06-2011 |
20120024320 | CLEANING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CLEANING A STRUCTURE - A cleaning apparatus may include a flow source such as a fan which creates air flow through a ventilation duct or other structure to be cleaned. A projectile source projects projectiles such as dry ice pellets proximate the structure to dislodge debris particles therefrom and introduce the dislodged debris particles into the air flow. An electrostatic precipitator removes the particles from the air flow. An upstream sensor may be used to detect the particles upstream of the electrostatic precipitator and determine if the structure is clean using a controller. A downstream sensor may be used to detect the particles downstream of the electrostatic precipitator and determine the efficiency of the electrostatic precipitator using the controller. Carbon dioxide within the air flow may also be detected. | 02-02-2012 |
20120042902 | CLEANING SHEET, TRANSFER MEMBER WITH CLEANING FUNCTION, CLEANING METHOD OF SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS - Provided are a cleaning sheet and a transfer member provided with a cleaning function, which are excellent in foreign matter removing performance and transfer performance and which are capable of removing foreign matters each having a predetermined particle diameter particularly efficiently. The cleaning sheet of the present invention includes a cleaning layer substantially free of an adhesive ability, in which: the cleaning layer has an uneven portion having an average surface roughness Ra of 0.10 μm or more; and the cleaning layer has a 180° peeling adhesion of less than 0.20 N/10 mm, which is defined by JIS-Z-0237 with respect to a mirror surface of a silicon wafer. The transfer member provided with a cleaning function of the present invention includes a transfer member and the cleaning layer of the present invention provided on at least one surface of the transfer member. | 02-23-2012 |
20120042903 | PIPELINE PIG WITH INTERNAL FLOW CAVITY - A pig for movement within a pipeline comprising a cylindrical housing with annular seals circumferentially mounted to the housing and extending outwards for sealing engagement between the pipeline and the housing. An internal flow cavity passes through the housing, with a gate positioned within the internal flow cavity, initially obstructing flow through the cavity. A locking device, connected to the gate, prevents the gate opening. A sensing device is capable of receiving a signal and is connected to an unlocking device. The sensing device receives a signal activating the unlocking device, thereby removing the locking device, permitting the gate to open and flow to pass through the cavity. | 02-23-2012 |
20120042904 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CLEANING A FRENCH OR COFFEE PRESS - A press cleaning device and method are described for removing coffee grinds from a French or coffee press. The device includes a stem having a handle and a circular disk-shaped declining plane ramp disposed at different ends. The circumference of the ramp is substantially the same as the inner circumference of the press. The ramp includes a radial cut running diametrically from the center of the ramp toward the outer circumference. The cut is fabricated to provide a lower or leading edge paralleling the horizontal floor of the press and trailing the leading edge an upward slanted ramp that follows like a circular inclined plane to an upper or ending edge. When rotated, the lower edge, which parallels the floor of the coffee press while slicing and shoveling, transfers the grinds from the bottom of the press up the ramp whereupon the grinds are stacked and can be removed. | 02-23-2012 |
20120067371 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CLEANING DRINKING GLASSES - A device for cleaning drinking glasses ( | 03-22-2012 |
20120180816 | CLEANING PATCH GRIP AND SYSTEM - A novel cleaning patch system comprising a novel patch grip for cleaning firearm barrels is disclosed. A patch grip includes an arbor and a plug. The arbor includes a base, a stem extending from the base, and an elongate crest connected to the stem. The plug includes an elongate passage therethrough that generally matches the dimensions of the elongate crest. The plug further comprises relatively recessed and/or protruding structures on the face of the plug adjacent the elongate passage that engage the crest of the arbor and prevent inadvertent rotation of the plug on the arbor during firearm cleaning. | 07-19-2012 |
20120192897 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR WORK INSIDE PIPES - PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide “working device for internal pipe and working method for the same” characterized in that the travelling force in pipe is very large. | 08-02-2012 |
20120192898 | GUTTER CLEANING ROBOT - A gutter cleaning robot can traverse rain gutters to agitate and remove debris. The gutter cleaning robot is equipped with a debris auger at a front end that contacts and ejects the debris, and has a drive system for propelling the gutter cleaning robot along the rain gutter. The debris auger can include a spiral screw or various other forms of auger, and may be interchangeable by the user so as to enhance the effectiveness of the gutter cleaning robot in various environments or modes of operation. | 08-02-2012 |
20120199160 | Device and Method for Cleaning a French or Coffee Press - A press cleaning device and method are described for removing coffee grinds from a French or coffee press. The device includes a stem having a handle and a circular disk-shaped declining plane ramp disposed at different ends. The circumference of the ramp is substantially the same as the inner circumference of the press. The ramp includes a radial cut running diametrically from the center of the ramp toward the outer circumference. The cut is fabricated to provide a lower or leading edge paralleling the horizontal floor of the press and trailing the leading edge an upward slanted ramp that follows like a circular inclined plane to an upper or ending edge. When rotated, the lower edge, which parallels the floor of the coffee press while slicing and shoveling, transfers the grinds from the bottom of the press up the ramp whereupon the grinds are stacked and can be removed. | 08-09-2012 |
20120204903 | LOOP REACTOR FOR EMULSION POLYMERIZATION - A polymerization reactor comprising one or more circulation loops with one or more inlets for raw material, one or more outlets, and a circulation pump for circulating a reactor charge within the circulation loop. A by-pass line for by-passing the circulation pump connects a point of the loop upstream of the pump with a point downstream of the pump. | 08-16-2012 |
20120204904 | CLEANING SUBSTRATE AND CLEANING METHOD - A cleaning substrate that can prevent a decrease in the operating rate of a substrate processing apparatus. The cleaning substrate that cleans the interior of a chamber in the substrate processing apparatus has a removal mechanism that removes foreign matter in the chamber. | 08-16-2012 |
20120227766 | 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. | 09-13-2012 |
20120234352 | 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. | 09-20-2012 |
20120285485 | CLEANING APPARATUS - A cleaning apparatus ( | 11-15-2012 |
20120291803 | FIREARM PULL-THROUGH CLEANING TOOL WITH INTEGRATED FOLDABLE HANDLE - A novel firearm pull-through cleaning tool with an integrated foldable handle. The handle is pivotable at a first tool end between a closed position wherein a portion of the handle occupies a longitudinal well in the tool body and an open position wherein the handle is substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis of body. When in closed position the diameter of the tool is less than the bore diameter of a weapon to be cleaned. In use, the handle is pivoted in a first direction to place the tool in the closed position; the tool is inserted into the firearm bore; a cleaning tool is attached to the attachment portion; the tool is passed through the bore; the handle is pivoted in a second direction to place said tool in the open position; and the handle is pulled to cause the cleaning tool to be passed through the bore. | 11-22-2012 |
20130000672 | CLEANING TOOL FOR POLYSILICON REACTOR - Systems and methods are provided for cleaning an interior surface of a chemical vapor deposition reactor bell used in the production of polysilicon. | 01-03-2013 |
20130008467 | CLEANING BULLET AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - A cleaning bullet for use in a track can include a compressible body to clean the track, and a motorized device to propel the body through the track. In some embodiments, the motorized device includes wheels rotatably coupled to the device, a motor to drive the wheels, and a power source to supply power to the motor. Also, in some embodiments, one or more wheels engage an inner or outer surface of the track to move the motorized device along the track. | 01-10-2013 |
20130019896 | TOOL AND METHOD FOR CLEANING A DRILLED HOLE | 01-24-2013 |
20130019897 | CLEANING APPARATUS FOR A CONVECTIVE SECTION OF A THERMAL POWER PLANT - A cleaning apparatus includes at least a holder, a lance with a fluid distributing device, a drive unit for a translatory movement of the lance in the holder, a first fluid conducting system with a first feed, a first return and at least one first flow path proceeding from the first feed toward the first return for cooling the cleaning apparatus, and a second fluid conducting system with a second feed and at least one second flow path proceeding from the second feed toward the fluid distributing device. | 01-24-2013 |
20130025632 | SLURRY GENERATION - A system for maintaining production flow in a subsea pipeline having a proximate and a distal end, the pipeline being in fluid communication with a production facility on a distal end, the system comprising a flow loop comprising an inlet in fluid communication with at least one subsea well adapted to receive a hydrocarbon production flow, and an outlet in fluid communication with the proximate end of the pipeline; a pig launching system, adapted so that a pig may be selectively placed into the flow loop inlet; and a pig receiving system, adapted so that a pig may be removed from the hydrocarbon production flow from the flow loop outlet; wherein the flow loop has an inner surface roughness less than about 1000 micro-inches. | 01-31-2013 |
20130068251 | FASTENABLE CONDUIT FOR BREATHABLE GAS DELIVERY - A fastenable air delivery conduit includes a body portion having a supply end and a delivery end and a fastener that substantially extends from the supply end to the delivery end. The fastener, when engaged, forms the body portion into a fastened configuration, and when disengaged, forms the body portion into an unfastened configuration. The body portion defines a longitudinal axis when in the fastened configuration, and the fastener extends from the source end to the delivery end of the body portion at an angle that is non-parallel with the longitudinal axis of the conduit. | 03-21-2013 |
20130081653 | System and method for tube cleaning - A tube cleaning device is presented having a brush including a magnetically attracted component incorporated therein and a magnetic base unit positioned about a tube. The magnetic base unit cooperates with the magnetically attracted component of the brush to advance the brush through the tube. The magnetic base unit may include a housing for accommodating either a single magnet or a pair of opposed magnets or any number of magnetic elements. The magnets may be configured to slidably engage a length of an exterior portion of the tube while positioned within a housing of the magnetic base unit. | 04-04-2013 |
20130081654 | METHOD TO CLEAN GAS TURBINE FUEL CHAMBER COMPONENTS - Disclosed herein is a method for cleaning the annulus chamber of forward combustion cans of a gas turbine. The method comprises the steps of feeding a cable through at least half the annulus chamber in a first direction and then rotating the cable. The annulus chamber is then aerated to remove dislodged debris. | 04-04-2013 |
20130087171 | Flash Vortex Brush Device and Method - Flash vortex brush cleaning apparatus is provided which comprises a device and method for cleaning inner channels of boreholes which have been drilled or cored within solid substrates, particularly, concrete, masonry, grout, where the boreholes are to be used to bond adhesive anchors therein. Flash vortex brush device comprises a straight tubular shaft; a coil cleaning brush. Tubular shaft includes a first end including an open inlet; opposing second end including an open outlet; first end including a connector element. Coil cleaning brush includes bristles secured in channel affixed wound proximate to second end of shaft developed of pitch to form an open wound coil. Connector element provides removable attaching means to a variety of pre-existing nozzles. For rapid efficient cleaning, first embodiment for use includes flash vortex brush removably attached with air nozzle; second embodiment for use includes flash vortex brush removably attached with water nozzle. | 04-11-2013 |
20130087172 | Rotor Housing For A Milling Device For Soil Processing, Milling Device, And Method For Cleaning A Rotor Housing - The present invention relates to a rotor housing for a milling device for soil processing, in particular, for a road milling machine, a recycler, or a stabilizer, having a cleaning apparatus, with an interior open toward the ground for receiving a milling rotor, comprising two side walls, one front wall, and one rear wall, the side walls, the front wall, and the rear wall delimiting the interior to the outside, comprising an internally arranged cleaning strip. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a milling device with a rotor housing having such a cleaning apparatus and a method for cleaning a rotor housing. | 04-11-2013 |
20130092187 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVING WASTE FROM A SOILED CONTAINER - An apparatus and method for removing waste from a soiled container that houses laboratory animals and has an opening is disclosed. The apparatus includes a conveyor having a receiving end for receiving containers from a stack of containers. The stack is disposed such that the openings are upwardly oriented. The apparatus also includes a manipulator that aligns with and engages an uppermost container of the stack and causes the uppermost container to be separated from the stack and to be flipped over onto the receiving end of the conveyor such that the opening is downwardly disposed. Waste discarded from the container falls through openings in the conveyor, and a waste receptacle disposed below the conveyor collects the discarded waste. The conveyor advances to transport the container away from the receiving end toward a discharge end of the conveyor. | 04-18-2013 |
20130125925 | PULL-THRU FIREARM CLEANING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A firearm cleaning device comprises a flexible cable and threaded coupling assembly, to which a plurality of components may be attached individually or in combination for optimal configuration based on cleaning need and firearm type. A spear-point piercing adapter may be threadably attached to a cable with a coupling portion fixed thereto. The piercing adapter includes a threaded shank with a sharp tip, on which a cleaning patch is speared and a jag is threadably attached thereto, thereby sandwiching the cleaning patch between a body of the piercing adapter and the jag. The cleaning device and various components and attachments can be packaged and sold as a single compact device, which provides mobility for field use, configurability for use with a wide range of firearm types, and cost savings due to fewer components and reduced packaging size. | 05-23-2013 |
20130152966 | DEVICE FOR CLEANING THE INTERIOR OF TUBES - A device for cleaning the interior of tubes. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner. | 06-20-2013 |
20130167870 | PRESSURE MASKING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - Methods of pressure cleaning a target surface of an article comprising one or more passageways include fluidly connecting a pressure masker comprising pressurized masking fluid to a first side of at least one passageway, passing the pressurized masking fluid through the at least one passageway from the first side to a second side comprising the target surface, and, cleaning the target surface using a cleaning material, wherein the pressurized masking fluid passing through the at least one passageway prevents the cleaning material from permanently altering a cross sectional area of the at least one passageway. | 07-04-2013 |
20130180549 | DRAINAGE STRUCTURE CLEANING TOOL AND METHOD - A tool for cleaning a drainage structure comprises a rod having a center longitudinal axis, a barrel housing having a proximal opening and a distal opening, the barrel housing having a center longitudinal axis and coupled coaxially to the rod, the barrel housing having an outside dimension that can be accommodated within the drainage structure, the distal opening of the barrel housing having a sinusoidal tearing contour. The tool further comprises a plurality of cutting implements radially coupled to and between the rod and the barrel housing, the cutting implements having a distal cutting edge and being angularly oriented to facilitate sweeping debris in a selected direction, and the barrel housing and cutting implements operable to rotate about the center longitudinal axis of the rod to dislodge and loosen debris inside the drainage structure. | 07-18-2013 |
20130220370 | COMBINATION TOILET CLEANING DEVICE - A combination toilet brush/plunger apparatus for providing both a plunger and a toilet cleaning brush in one unit. The combination toilet brush/plunger apparatus includes a brush assembly including a brush support member. The brush member is attached to the brush support member, and there is an elongate handle member being removably attached to the brush support member. A plunger assembly includes a housing/support member. The plunger member is attached to the housing/support member with the brush support member being removably fastened to the housing/support member. There is a plate with apertures disposed in the housing/support member. | 08-29-2013 |
20130228196 | CLEANING OF BODY-INSERTED MEDICAL TUBES - Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed for the cleaning of an endotracheal tube while a patient is being supported by a ventilator connected to the endotracheal tube for the purpose of increasing the available space for airflow or to prevent the build up of materials that may constrict airflow or be a potential nidus for infection. In one embodiment, a method for cleaning endotracheal tubes comprises inserting a cleaning device within an endotracheal tube while a cleaning member is in a compressed position, radially expanding the cleaning member to an expanded position within the endotracheal tube, and withdrawing the cleaning device from the endotracheal tube with the cleaning member in the expanded position. | 09-05-2013 |
20130255722 | Tool For Cleaning Firearms and Method of Use - A tool for cleaning the bolt and bolt carrier of a firearm and a method using the tool are disclosed. The tool is preferably made from a single piece of rectangular metal having a longitudinal channel cut in one end to define first and second legs. The first leg is sized to fit within the bore a bolt. The channel is of a width to place an edge of the second leg adjacent the surface of the bolt. Rotating the tool in relation to the bolt scrapes an edge of the second leg against the surface of the bolt thereby removing carbon residue from the surface of the bolt. | 10-03-2013 |
20130255723 | HOLE CLEANING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A hole cleaning apparatus includes a member, a brush, and a vacuum source. The brush rotates around a longitudinal axis of the member, or translates in a direction which is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the member. The vacuum source provides vacuum suction within the member. | 10-03-2013 |
20130276828 | RELATEING TO PIPELINE PIGS - An intelligent pig for pipeline monitoring comprises a singles body containing signal transmitters and receivers provided with replaceable rings for centering the body within the pipeline, the rings may be provided with brushes which help centre the pig within the pipeline and also aid its passage through pipelines which may contain bends and/or be of variable diameter, the pig may be used in combination with a cleaning pig to provide combined activities using a common driving force. | 10-24-2013 |
20130298943 | CLEANING STATION FOR CLEANING WELDING TORCHES - A cleaning station and method for cleaning welding torches disposed on welding robots, in particular a cleaning station and method for cleaning the interior of gas nozzles on electrical arc welding torches, which has a simpler and more robust construction, while at the same time having a reliable cleaning effect. The cleaning station has a cleaning wire, one end of which is attached on one side to a base and extends from the base towards a free end, wound in a coil around a longitudinal axis, wherein the outer diameter of the coil formed by the cleaning wire is dimensioned in such a way that the coil at the free end of the cleaning wire is inserable, at least along a section of its length, into a welding torch, especially into a gas nozzle of an electrical arc welding torch. | 11-14-2013 |
20130327358 | CHIMNEY CLEANING APPARATUS AND METHOD - The chimney cleaning apparatus includes a soot-scraping scrubber attached to an adjustable handle. A receptacle is also attached to the handle for receiving the dislodged soot particles therein. In one embodiment, a vacuum system is attached to the receptacle for withdrawing the soot particles therefrom to facilitate cleanup. The apparatus can be adjusted to clean the chimney from hearth level or from roof level by switching the position of the soot-scraping scrubber and the receptacle. | 12-12-2013 |
20130327359 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVAL OF PIGS, DEPOSITS AND OTHER DEBRIS FROM PIPELINES AND WELLBORES - A carrier assembly having at least one sealing cup, a fluid bypass and adjustable wash nozzles, as well as a spear assembly having a central through bore, are attached to the distal end of a length of continuous tubing and inserted in to the flow bore of a pipeline. Fluid is pumped through the annular space between the carrier assembly and the pipeline, providing motive force for advancing the carrier assembly within the pipeline. Fluid can bypass the carrier assembly, enter the central bore of the spear assembly, and return to the surface through the central bore of the continuous tubing. A stuck pig or other obstruction is speared, and thereafter retrieved from the pipeline on the continuous tubing. | 12-12-2013 |
20140000654 | RECEPTACLE CLEANING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE SAME | 01-02-2014 |
20140000655 | Semiconductor Equipment | 01-02-2014 |
20140007908 | VAPOR RELIEF SCREEN BASKET CLEANING BRUSH AND METHOD - A brush for dislodging impurities on steam relief screen basket within an operating vessel including at least one brush that includes an elongated support column with a brush attached to a first end of the elongated support column extends out of a seal located on a removable vessel cover of the vessel. The steps using the brush to dislodge impurities on steam relief screen basket include locating the brush comprised of a plurality of bristles adjacent to the steam relief screen basket, contacting the brush with the screen basket, extending the elongated support column through the seal, closing the removable vessel cover of the vessel to avoid pressure drop inside the vessel, and moving the brush from a first location on the screen basket to a second location on the screen basket to dislodge impurities attached to the screen basket. | 01-09-2014 |
20140034082 | System and Method for Cleaning a Cannula During a Surgical Procedure using a Hinged Tip - Cannula and scope cleaning apparatus and associated methods of use are provided which allow for the clearing/cleaning of a cannula and cleaning of a viewing scope during a medical procedure, wherein the apparatus can be configured such that the viewing scope need not be removed from within the cannula in order for debris and/or fogging to be removed from a lens portion of the scope. In particular embodiments, the cannula and scope cleaning apparatus can be deformable, having an adjustable lumen therein such that when the apparatus can be disposed within a cannula, viewing scopes having various outside diameter sizes can be slidably introduced and stabilized within a cannula. | 02-06-2014 |
20140034083 | 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. | 02-06-2014 |
20140090665 | METHODS FOR INTERNAL CLEANING AND INSPECTION OF TUBULARS - Methods are disclosed for performing operations such as cleaning, inspection or data acquisition on an internal surface of a hollow cylindrical tubular. Preferred embodiments include providing at least one reel on which a hollow articulated lance is spooled. Tools or sensors, for example, are installed on a distal end of each lance. Hoses, electrical conduits, conductors or other similar carrier hardware inside each hollow lance supply the tools or sensors as required. A stabbing mechanism causes the reel to spool and unspool the lance so that the tools or sensors reciprocate up and down the inside of the rotating tubular. | 04-03-2014 |
20140090666 | METHODS FOR EXTERNAL CLEANING AND INSPECTION OF TUBULARS - Methods are disclosed for performing operations such as cleaning, inspection or data acquisition on an external surface of a hollow cylindrical tubular. Preferred embodiments include providing a fluid dispenser and an abrasion assembly on a buggy that travels up and down the length of the tubular as the tubular rotates. The fluid dispenser includes nozzles that dispense cleaning fluids onto the tubular's external surface. The abrasion assembly includes a swivel brush and a brush train providing different styles of abrasion cleaning of the tubular's external surface. Preferred embodiments of the buggy also carry a range finding laser generating samples of the distance from the laser to a sampled point on the tubular's external surface. The laser samples are processed in real time into surface contour data. Cleaning and inspection variables such as tubular rotational speed, or buggy speed, may be adjusted responsive to measured surface contour data. | 04-03-2014 |
20140090667 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLEANING AND TREATING TUBULAR GOODS - A method and apparatus for cleaning, treating and inspecting tubular goods including, without limitation, continuous tubing. Tubing is fed through a box-like housing having an inner chamber. As the tubing proceeds through the housing, the exterior surface of the tubing passes through an initial squeegee wiper to remove moisture, debris and environmental contaminants. Thereafter, the external surface of the pipe is washed using a high pressure liquid spray followed by another wiper squeegee and gas (typically air) dry station. After the pipe is sufficiently dry, liquid rust inhibitor and/or other treating fluid can be applied to the outer surface of the pipe before the pipe exits the housing. | 04-03-2014 |
20140124002 | FRYER DRAIN CLEANER - A device for removing grease from a tubular drain includes a central member. The device also includes an overmolded structure having a plurality of overmolded wiping discs and a plurality of overmolded support structures. Each wiping disc is supported by an overmolded support on either side of each wiping disc of the plurality of wiping discs. At least one of the plurality of overmolded support structures has at least one hole configured to accept a pin to non-slidingly affix the overmolded structure to the central member. Methods for using the device and for manufacturing the device are also described. | 05-08-2014 |
20140150821 | Valve Box Stack Cleaner - A method for cleaning a stack may include the steps of opening a cover of the stack, placing a cleaning tool within the stack to engage the debris within the stack, removing the debris above a valve with the cleaning tool and removing the cleaning tool from the stack. The cleaning tool may include a first cleaning blade, and the cleaning tool may include a second cleaning blade. The first cleaning blade may be a spiral discontinuous blade and a second cleaning blade may be a spiral discontinuous blade. The first cleaning blade may include a first radial cutting edge, and the first cleaning blade may include a first radial cutting edge. The first cutting blade may include a first axial cutting edge, and the second cutting blade may include a second axial cutting edge. | 06-05-2014 |
20140150822 | METHOD AND CLEANING TOOL DEVICE - A method and a device for cleaning an area ( | 06-05-2014 |
20140158162 | UNIFIED BOLT AND BOLT CARRIER CLEANING TOOL - A unified bolt and bolt carrier cleaning tool comprising a cylindrical body having a bolt scraper arrangement formed at a first end and a bolt carrier scraper arrangement formed at an opposite end. The bolt scraper arrangement includes a well having two scraper blades shaped to conform to the outer surfaces of the bolt face of a bolt assembly of a weapon. The bolt carrier scraper arrangement includes three longitudinal scraper blades formed in the outer surface and end of the body, the blades being shaped to conform to an inner surface of a bolt-receiving chamber of the bolt carrier. Preferably the tool further comprises a first transverse bore threaded for receiving an auxiliary cleaning tool. Preferably, the tool further comprises a second transverse bore and associated circular recess having scraper blades for cleaning the surfaces of a firing pin extracted from the bolt. | 06-12-2014 |
20140182623 | 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. | 07-03-2014 |
20140190516 | Drain pipe cleaning deivce and method - A drain cleaner for cleaning entangled obstructions such as a clog from a drain pipe such as a sink, tub or shower. A rod extending into the drain pipe is formed of a material which is either metal or plastic but stiff enough that it will not buckle but flexible enough to bend around curves. Arms connected to the distal end of the rod normally flex outwardly such that when the arms are inserted into the pipe they are resiliently flexed against the inside wall of the pipe, the arms being circumferentially spaced apart from each other to create spaces between them and each arm can each flex resiliently independent of the other arms. The device may push some of the clog through to be washed out of the pipe. Obstruction material which is not moved downstream will then be grasped by the arms as the arms move outwardly against the inside wall of the pipe. The rod is then pulled back rearwardly toward the drain opening and the arms catch the obstruction material which did not get flushed downstream, and pull the obstruction material rearwardly to and out of the drain opening. A method for cleaning a drain pipe using the device of the present invention. | 07-10-2014 |
20140230850 | RAMROD FOR MRI AND METHODS THEREOF - A ramrod for cleaning the bore of an MRI device, including: a head with a cross-section substantially identical in shape to the MRI bore's cross-section, the cross section having size slightly smaller than the MRI's bore's cross-section to fit snugly and movably within the bore, the head having at least one end, the head having a longitudinal axis; and a rigid extended longitudinal body rigidly connected to the at least one end, the body having a longitudinal axis. The passage of the ramrod through the bore removes particulates from the bore. | 08-21-2014 |
20140238440 | Systems And Methods For Robotic Gutter Cleaning Along An Axis Of Rotation - A gutter-cleaning device includes a body defining a forward drive direction and configured to fit into a residential gutter. The device also includes a drive system supporting the body and configured to maneuver across the gutter. A driven impeller disposed on the body defines an axis of rotation. The impeller has at least one agitator oriented about the axis of rotation. The axis of rotation is arranged at an angle to the forward drive direction to aim toward an inside corner of the gutter to eject agitated debris from the gutter and away from the impeller. | 08-28-2014 |
20140246051 | System and method for cleaning a scope during a surgical procedure - Cannula and scope cleaning apparatus and associated methods of use are provided which allow for the clearing/cleaning of a cannula and cleaning of a viewing scope during a medical procedure, wherein the apparatus can be configured such that the viewing scope need not be removed from within the cannula in order for debris and/or fogging to be removed from a lens portion of the scope. In particular embodiments, the cannula and scope cleaning apparatus can be deformable, having an adjustable lumen therein such that when the apparatus can be disposed within a cannula, viewing scopes having various outside diameter sizes can be slidably introduced and stabilized within a cannula. | 09-04-2014 |
20140246052 | Low Maintenance Commode - The invention contemplates automatic cleaning of an entire toilet bowel using an electrically powered motor that simultaneously spins flexible, but rigid, circular brushes that are substantially the same length as the height of the bowl in both vertical and horizontal directions, not only around the bowl, but also along the height of the bowl, with special attention to the two parts of the bowl that collect the most rust and debris: at the “water line” and “under the rim”. The longer one waits to clean a toilet bowl, the more likely an anti-rust chemical will be required to soak the water line and under the rim for a few minutes prior to brushing; and before administering chemicals, the toilet should be flushed. Automatically flushing, releasing chemicals, and soaking before cleaning (and then repeating until all debris is removed) requires a programmable microprocessor and debris sensor(s) to truly operate automatically. | 09-04-2014 |
20140246053 | WIRE FEED TIP CLEANING APPARATUS - An apparatus and method for cleaning fabrication equipment, such as for example wire feed tips provided on welding guns. Equipment of that nature usually includes an outlet through which joining or filling material is dispensed and which may easily become blocked by weld splatter or the like when in such close proximity to the work piece being fabricated. The apparatus provides a support means for holding the equipment, cleaning means for removing debris from the equipment, and control means for effecting relative movement of the support means and cleaning means in a swift and efficient manner. | 09-04-2014 |
20140251376 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SANITIZING PNEUMATIC CONVEYING PIPING - A system and method for sanitizing pneumatic conveying piping is provided. The system includes a motorized hose reel with a pig attached to the end of the hose. The pig is smaller in diameter than the inner diameter of the pipe through which it is conveyed. The decreased size of the pig keeps the conveying speed of the pig through the pipes down, while at the same time providing sufficient force to pull the supply hose attached to the pig through the pipes with the pig. The pig of some embodiments of the inventive concept is shaped as a hollow cone or frustoconical shape. Such a shape reduces weight of the pig and also allows the hose to be inserted through the body of the pig with a spray nozzle at the end. The hollow cone shape deflects relatively easily to allow the pig to go around corners or other obstructions. Also, such a pig design automatically centers the nozzle within the pipe during spraying. The pig of some embodiments is further made of a urethane material that is easily washable and non-porous to maximize sanitary conditions. | 09-11-2014 |
20140261545 | APPARATUS FOR WIPING ANGLED WINDOW OF ENDOSCOPE - An endoscope cleaning system comprises a sheath and a window cleaning feature. The sheath is configured to receive a shaft of an endoscope. The window cleaning feature is configured to clean the window of the endoscope. The window cleaning feature may include an absorptive material that is configured to soakingly wipe liquids and/or debris from the window when the absorptive material is passed over the window. The window cleaning feature may also include a hydrophilic wiper that is configured to drivingly wipe liquids and/or debris away from the window when the wiper is passed over the window. The lends cleaning feature may also include a fluid washing feature, a suction feature, and/or a pressurized gas feature to assist in cleaning the window of the endoscope. | 09-18-2014 |
20140261546 | METHOD OF GENERATING CARBONATE IN SITU IN A USE SOLUTION AND OF BUFFERED ALKALINE CLEANING UNDER AN ENRICHED CO2 ATMOSPHERE - The invention is directed to methods of generating carbonate in situ in a use solution under an enriched CO | 09-18-2014 |
20140261547 | MULTI-LANCE REEL FOR INTERNAL CLEANING AND INSPECTION OF TUBULARS - A multi-lance reel assembly comprising a plurality of reel assemblies received onto and disposed to rotate about an axle. Each reel assembly rotates independently of the others. Each reel assembly further comprises a plurality of spokes separating a rim from a hub. Each hub provides a hub groove on each internal hub surface, and a hub aperture connecting each external hub surface with the hub groove. When the reel assemblies are received onto the axle, axle grooves on the axle align with the hub grooves to form a continuous ring aperture for each reel assembly. Separate axle apertures connect either one of the end faces of the axle with each axle groove, providing a separate passageway from each external hub surface to an axle end face. Hoses, electrical conduits, conductors or other similar carrier hardware deployed within hollow lances spooled on each reel assembly may connect to the hub apertures. | 09-18-2014 |
20140283875 | BODY-INSERTED TUBE CLEANING - Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed for the cleaning of an endotracheal tube while a patient is being supported by a ventilator connected to the endotracheal tube for the purpose of increasing the available space for airflow or to prevent the build up of materials that may constrict airflow or be a potential nidus for infection. In one embodiment, a method for cleaning endotracheal tubes comprises inserting a cleaning device within an endotracheal tube while a cleaning member is in a compressed position, radially expanding the cleaning member to an expanded position within the endotracheal tube, and withdrawing the cleaning device from the endotracheal tube with the cleaning member in the expanded position. | 09-25-2014 |
20140283876 | CLEANING PIG | 09-25-2014 |
20140290697 | Method for Testing and Cleaning a Pipeline - A pipeline cleaning apparatus and method configured for use in cleaning and clearing a pipeline of transient fluids, hydrocarbons, and other unwanted debris is disclosed. The apparatus and method utilizes a vacuum assembly haying a collection tank connected to a pipeline by at temporary vacuum line. Negative pressure created by the vacuum assembly causes a compressible pig to move down the length of the pipeline and up the temporary vacuum line to push transient hydrocarbons, fluids, and other unwanted debris from within the pipeline to the collection tank. The removal of hydrocarbons and non-hydrocarbons from the pipeline cleans the pipeline and allows the pipeline to be abandoned while complying with federal regulations. | 10-02-2014 |
20140318577 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR REMOVING DEPOSITS IN THERMAL CONVERSION PROCESSES - Embodiments of apparatuses and methods for removing deposits in thermal conversion processes are provided herein. In one example, a method comprises advancing a hot vapor through a hot vapor inlet tubular section to a low temperature zone inlet nozzle of a longitudinal tubular section. The hot vapor inlet tubular section has a first inner diameter and the longitudinal tubular section has a second inner diameter that is greater than the first inner diameter. A ram head with a net open cross-sectional flow area is moved between a retracted position and an extended position to remove the deposits in the low temperature zone inlet nozzle. | 10-30-2014 |
20140332031 | Pipe Cleaning System and Method - An HVAC pipe cleaning system includes a pipe cleaning adapter attached to the upstream end of a pipe and a catch device attached to the downstream end of the pipe k cylindrical wiper is closely fitted into the interior of the pipe cleaning adapter and is propelled from the pipe adapter into the pipe by means of gas pressure behind the cylindrical wiper. A flushing solvent fitting is used to inject flushing solvent into the pipe cleaning adapter ahead of the wiper. | 11-13-2014 |
20140338701 | Vibratory Firearm Barrel Cleaning Tool - The vibratory firearm barrel cleaning tool of this invention is a device to clean firearm barrels more thoroughly, quickly and efficiently than that with prior art devices. It employs the conventional cleaning rod, brush and cleaning fluid, but is powered by a vibratory source on the cleaning rod to more effectively remove fouling elements from the barrel interior. | 11-20-2014 |
20140352724 | Apparatus and Method for Cleaning Microsurgical Instruments - A cleaning apparatus for microsurgical instruments of the type having screw-type mechanisms used to advance or retract a plunger has a hollow sleeve into which the injector is liquid-tightly inserted, the sleeve being configured to hold the plunger in a fixed position when the plunger is disengaged from the injector body. A cap having an inlet port is liquid-tightly attached to the sleeve and cleaning liquid is forced from a syringe into and through the inlet port, flushing detritus from the injector. Various sizes and shapes of sleeves are used to accommodate different injectors. | 12-04-2014 |
20140352725 | CONVERTIBLE WIPING DEVICE - A wiping device including a resilient body having a wiping surface. A support member is convertible between a first shape defined by a first center line of the support member and a second shape defined by a second center line of the support member. The support member is disposed relative to the resilient body to enable the resilient body to take a first set of dimensions when the support member is in the first shape and a second set of dimensions when the support member is in the second shape. A method of using a wiping device is also included. | 12-04-2014 |
20140373875 | INTEGRATED TISSUE PROCESSING AND EMBEDDING SYSTEMS, AND METHODS THEREOF - Apparatus and methods for integrating tissue processors and embedding systems. An apparatus, of one aspect, includes a robot. The robot has a work envelope that encompasses a location having a tissue holder and an input of an embedding system. The tissue holder has at least one processed tissue. The robot is configured to transfer the tissue holder from the location to the input of the embedding system. A method, of one aspect, may include moving a robot to a location having a tissue holder. The tissue holder may have at least one processed tissue. The robot may engage with the tissue holder at the location. The robot may move the tissue holder from the location to an input to an embedding system. The robot may disengage from the tissue holder at the input to the embedding system. Other methods, apparatus, and systems are also disclosed. | 12-25-2014 |
20150059805 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CLEANING BREATHING HOSES - Disclosed herein is a method and a device for cleaning an open airway ended tube. The tube being designed for attachment to a continuous positive airway apparatus. The device includes a cleaning element for cleaning the inside of the open ended tube and a support member. The cleaning element attached to the support member. The support member including means for attaching the cleaning element to the support member and for retaining the cleaning element to the support member during cleaning. Additionally, one end of the support member capable of being secured during cleaning. | 03-05-2015 |
20150136178 | BUCKET CLEANING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A bucket cleaning apparatus is provided. The bucket cleaning apparatus includes a frame. One or more primary support members is coupled individually to the frame. A corresponding secondary support member is coupled to each primary support member. A scraper is coupled to one or more of each of the primary support members and secondary support members, wherein each scraper is adjustable with respect to the primary support member or secondary support member to which the scraper is coupled. A bucket may be inserted over the top of the primary support members such that the scrapers on at least the primary support members engage interior surfaces of the bucket to clean out the bucket as the bucket is rotated about the primary support members. | 05-21-2015 |
20150292824 | SUBSEA HEAT EXCHANGER, CLEANING TOOL AND APPURTENANT METHOD - Subsea heat exchanger ( | 10-15-2015 |
20150305819 | Cannulated Instrument Flushing and Cleaning Instrument - An apparatus for cleaning cannulated surgical tools comprises a hollow body with lavage fluid holes at a first end along with a brush adaptor affixed to the hollow body. An inlet adaptor is affixed, having to a second end of the hollow body. A body hub, consisting of inlet channel and drain channel is in liquid communication with an inner lavage fluid tube. A lavage connection tube is in liquid communication with the hollow body at the brush adaptor and through the upper connecting lavage fluid orifice. An inner lavage fluid tube, having an inner channel, extends within the hollow body with a distal end in liquid communication at a proximal end of the inner channel within the inlet adaptor. There are multiple spray openings proximate the distal end of the inner lavage fluid connection tube and a tube brush is dimensioned to fit within the inner channel. The apparatus can be provided with attachment members and combined with a reservoir to make the unit self-contained. | 10-29-2015 |
20150354914 | Rifle Cleaning Tool - A breech chamber cleaning tool is provided. The breech chamber cleaning tool has a bar angled so as to form at one end a handle for gripping the tool by hand and at the other end a head for scraping the breech chamber. | 12-10-2015 |
20150368905 | INTERCHANGEABLE GUTTER CLEANING APPLIANCE - An interchangeable gutter cleaning appliance includes an extension assembly having a first fitting at a distal end, a holder having a second fitting at its proximal end and a gutter tool interface at its distal end, and an interchangeable gutter tool. The second fitting is coupled to the first fitting of the extension assembly. The interchangeable gutter tool is installed on the gutter tool interface by inserting the gutter tool interface into a mounting assembly in the interchangeable gutter tool, and the interchangeable gutter tool is removed from the gutter tool interface by removing the mounting assembly from the gutter tool interface. | 12-24-2015 |
20160001337 | MICROBOT PIGGING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A self-adjusting microbot pigging system for cleaning the interior of a pipe, the system comprises a plurality of microbots, each microbots comprises a propulsion device and a programmable computer processor operatively associated with the propulsion device, each of said processors programmed to instruct its associated propulsion device to operate in cooperation with one or more of the other microbot propulsion devices of said plurality of microbots to form a pig in the pipe. | 01-07-2016 |
20160010784 | HYGIENIC AND ASEPTIC PIG CLEANING STATION | 01-14-2016 |
20160017692 | BLOWOUT PREVENTER CLEANING TOOL - A BOP cleaning tool includes a first pipe section with a through central channel and radial channels to external fins, with nozzles for flushing fluid from the central channel out into a BOP bore for washing cavities in the BOP bore, the central channel provided with a flow control sleeve provided with holes, the flow control sleeve displaceable from a radially closed initial first closed position to a second position with the holes aligned with the inner radial channels for starting flushing through the nozzles, and further displaceable to a radially closed third position with the holes out of alignment with the inner radial channels for halting the flushing through the nozzles. The flow control sleeve is displaceable from the first, initial position by a first dart dropped into the first pipe section and stopping in a first seat in the flow control sleeve below the holes, thereby closing the central channel, building pressure in the central channel, displacing the flow control sleeve to the second position and redirecting pipe flow to the nozzles. Flow control sleeve is displaceable from the second position to the third, closed position by a second dart dropped into the first pipe section and stopping at the first dart, the second dart blocking the holes thereby building pressure in the first pipe section, further displacing the flow control sleeve to the third position triggering a release mechanism for the first seat to release the first dart and the second dart. | 01-21-2016 |
20160018044 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MAINTAINING A FUNCTIONAL LINE FOR CONVEYING FLUID AND PIG ASSEMBLIES FOR USE THEREIN - Disclosed is a pig assembly for maintaining a multi-diameter functional line with a large range of diameter variation for conveying fluid. The pig assembly includes a central shaft having a first shaft end and a second shaft end and at least one cylindrical pig body coaxially mounted on the central shaft. Attached to the at least one pig body are a plurality of arms capable of moving between an extended position radiating from the at least one pig body and a retracted position within the at least one pig body. Each of the pluralities of arms includes a spring to enable each arm of the plurality of arms to move into the extended position and to store potential energy when the arm is in the retracted position, and a roller to enable rolling contact between the pig assembly and an interior of a functional line during movement of the pig assembly within the functional line. The pig assembly further includes at least one set of a plurality of scraper elements located along the central shaft capable of rotating about the central shaft to move between an opened position and a collapsed position. A method for maintaining a multi-diameter functional line using the pig assembly is also disclosed. | 01-21-2016 |
20160030984 | CHANNEL CLEANING SHUTTLE AND METHOD OF USE - A cleaning shuttle is conveyed through a channel by magnetic attraction to a conveyance device that is slidably positioned outside the channel. The conveyance device pulls the cleaning shuttle through the channel by magnetic attraction between the conveyance device and the cleaning shuttle. The cleaning shuttle inside the channel, and the conveyance device positioned outside the channel, have significant magnetic attraction for each other, so that the cleaning shuttle is pulled through the channel by conveyance device without becoming lodged or stuck in the channel. | 02-04-2016 |
20160036185 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CLEANING ELECTRICAL CONTACTS - Aspects of the invention are directed to an apparatus comprising a first arm and a second arm. The first arm defines a first proximal end region and a first distal end region. The first distal end region defines a first partial hollow cylinder with a first inner face and a first outer face. The second arm defines a second proximal end region and a second distal end region. The second proximal end region is fixated to the first proximal end region. The second distal end region defines a second partial hollow cylinder with a second inner face and a second outer face. Each of the first inner face, the first outer face, the second inner face, and the second outer face are at least partially coated in an abrasive material. | 02-04-2016 |
20160052029 | Driving Apparatus for One or More Cleaning Lances - A driving apparatus can be utilized to control the cleaning movements of one or more cleaning lances with respect to certain industrial equipment such as a heat exchanger. For example, driving apparatus can be utilized to feed an additional length of cleaning lance to the tubes of exchanger, or to retract cleaning lance from the tubes of exchanger as desired. In general, driving apparatus can be used to clean a variety of types of pipes, tubing and equipment used in industrial facilities. | 02-25-2016 |
20160073770 | SMALL CONTAINER SCRUBBER - A scrubber is formed with a plurality of bristles and can be inserted into a bottle or similar vessel for cleaning Several such scrubbers can be inserted into a single bottle such that the bottle can be shaken to allow the scrubber balls to reach all of the surfaces on the interior of the bottle. | 03-17-2016 |
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20160116237 | CLEANING SYSTEM FOR TUBE AND SHELL HEAT EXCHANGER - An online cleaning system for tube and shell heat exchangers is presented. The system includes a positioner, a plunger, an umbilical cleaner, and a motor. The cleaning system cleans the tubes while the heat exchanger remains in operation. The cleaning system locates and isolates a single tube via rotating and translating mechanical actions and inserts the umbilical cleaner into the tube, which may clean the tube via rotational movement or via sonication. The cleaning system may further clean the outer surface of the tubes of the heat exchanger. | 04-28-2016 |
20160121378 | Tube Cleaning Dart - A dart assembly for cleaning tubes that includes a plug with a shaft having a first end and a second end and a scraper extending laterally from the shaft and a flexible, compressible ball attached to the second end of the plug. Also, a method of cleaning a tube. A dart assembly as previously described is inserted into the inner diameter of the tube, and the dart assembly is forced through the tube using pressurized fluid. The first end of the dart assembly may be inserted into the tube first such that the interior surface of the tube is first contacted by the scraper and then contacted by the ball as the dart assembly is forced through the tube. | 05-05-2016 |
20160129487 | CLEANING DEVICE AND CLEANING METHOD IMPLEMENTED BY THE SAME - The present invention provides a cleaning device and a cleaning method implemented by the cleaning device. The cleaning device is used for cleaning a water supply pipe, and comprises: a cleaning unit, which is at least partially provided inside the water supply pipe; a control unit, which is connected to the cleaning unit, for detecting whether volume of a foreign body left on an inner wall of the water supply pipe exceeds a preset volume, when it is determined that the volume of the foreign body left on the inner wall of the water supply pipe exceeds the preset volume, controlling the cleaning unit to clean the water supply pipe so as to remove the foreign body on the inner wall of the water supply pipe. In this invention, foreign bodies left on the inner wall of the pipe can be removed automatically, thus normal water supply can be ensured. | 05-12-2016 |
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