Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
134042000 | Miscellaneous | 25 |
20080230093 | Apparatus, Vehicle and Method For Cleaning Surfaces Fouled With Chewing Gum - The invention relates to an apparatus for cleaning diverse types of surface, such as public highways, pavements, squares and so on. The invention also relates to a vehicle for cleaning such surfaces. The invention further relates to a method for cleaning such surfaces. | 09-25-2008 |
20080230094 | METHOD TO INHIBIT GROWTH OF MICROORGANISMS IN AQUEOUS SYSTEMS AND ON SUBSTRATES USING PERSULFATE AND A BROMIDE - The invention is a method to inhibit the growth of at least one microorganism in an aqueous system capable of supporting such growth. This includes controlling, and preferably preventing, slime formation in the aqueous system. The method mixes a persulfate salt, a bromide salt, and water under conditions sufficient to form an active bromine-containing, [Br | 09-25-2008 |
20080230095 | Cleaning Compositions and Methods - A cleaning composition comprises a water-in-oil emulsion which upon breakdown of the emulsion undergoes a physical change which is accompanied by an increase in the temperature of the composition. | 09-25-2008 |
20080245395 | Antimicrobial compositions and methods - Antimicrobial compositions and methods eradicate and remove fungi and bacteria from indoor and outdoor structures and materials including porous substrates. The antimicrobial compositions can be made from gel precursors, utilized in gel states and adjusted to reduce the viscosity for applications where low viscosity is advantageous. The antimicrobial compositions applied to a surface can be wiped and rinsed to remove the antimicrobial composition and organic residue. | 10-09-2008 |
20080251106 | Process of cleaning a hard surface with zwitterionic copolymer - The present invention relates to a process of cleaning a hard surface with a composition comprising a specific water-soluble or water-dispersible copolymer, said process comprises the steps of applying said composition onto said surface in diluted form and leaving said diluted composition to dry on said surface without rinsing said surface. | 10-16-2008 |
20080271761 | Cleaning Compositions and Methods of Using Same - The invention is generally related to cleaning compositions and methods of using same. More particularly, the invention is related to cleaning compositions which are substantially free of volatile organic chemicals. | 11-06-2008 |
20080276974 | Spray pretreatment system and method for pre-treating workpieces by spraying - The invention discloses a spray pretreatment system and a method for pre-treating workpieces by spraying in a spraying tunnel, wherein the workpieces are fed into a treating station through an entry station. The inlet opening of the entry station is located below the level of the treating installations of the treating station. In this way, partial condensation of the vapors escaping from the treating station occurs in the entry station so that one can do without an extraction system in the area of the roof surface of the spraying tunnel. If desired, an extraction system with relatively low capacity may be provided in the region of the inlet opening. | 11-13-2008 |
20080289664 | Modular drip pan and component mounting assembly for a dishwasher - A dishwasher for receiving and cleansing soiled kitchenware includes a tub defining a washing chamber, a movable door for selectively exposing the washing chamber, and a modular, slidably mounted drip pan and component mounting assembly or base member positioned below the tub. One or more of a plurality of wash system components, including a wash pump, an inlet valve and a drain valve, is mounted to the modular base member. The modular base member includes connection points for household utilities, a peripheral lip or rim so as to contain any liquid that may fall from the dishwasher tub and a float and cut-off system that serves to terminate operation of the dishwasher upon detecting a water leak. In addition, the modular base member may also contain a system for heating washing fluid to a desired temperature, along with related control components. | 11-27-2008 |
20080295870 | CLEANING DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - The present invention is directed to devices, systems, and methods for transferring cleaning fluid from a tank to a reservoir located on a cleaning implement. The present invention provides a fluid-transfer system that may include a pump assembly for pressurizing fluid stored in a tank and a filling dock for providing fluid communication between the tank and the cleaning implement. The filling dock may releasably secure the implement during the fluid transfer operation. In operation, the cleaning implement is attached to the filling dock, and, after attachment, cleaning fluid flows from the tank, through the filling dock, and into the reservoir of the cleaning implement. | 12-04-2008 |
20090014037 | Method and Apparatus for Cleaning or Descaling of Thin Slabs and Strips in a Hot Strip Rolling Mill Train, Strip Treatment Installations or the Like - The invention relates to a method of cleaning or descaling thin slabs and rolled strips in a hot strip rolling mill train and is characterized by use of cryogens such as oxygen or compound formed of cryogens with a carrier medium such as compressed air which are sprayed into slab surface or strip surface in liquid, deep-freeze form. The invention also relates to a method of cleaning and/or descaling of strips in a strip treatment installation with the above-mentioned characterized features, and to a correspondingly equipped apparatus. | 01-15-2009 |
20090095328 | Single substrate cleaning apparatus and method for cleaning backside of substrate - Provided are a single substrate cleaning apparatus, and a method for cleaning the backside of a substrate, where a substrate reversing device for cleaning the backside of a substrate is installed inside a processing chamber. According to the above the apparatus and the method, costs may be reduced through simplifying equipment for cleaning the backside of a substrate, processing steps may be simplified, and contamination of a substrate from particles may be minimized. | 04-16-2009 |
20090151755 | Method and Composition for Cleaning Wafers - A cleaning solution and method for removing submicron particles from the surface and/or the bevel of an electronic substrate such as a semiconductor wafer. The cleaning solution comprises a polycarboxylate polymer or an ethoxylated polyamine. The method comprises the step of contacting a surface of the substrate with a cleaning solution comprised of a polycarboxylate polymer or an ethoxylated polyamine. Additional optional steps in the method include applying acoustic energy to the cleaning solution and/or rinsing the surface with a rinsing solution with or without the application of acoustic energy to the rinsing solution. | 06-18-2009 |
20090199877 | PROCESS FOR MAKING A WATER-SOLUBLE POUCH - A process for making a detergent water-soluble pouch having a plurality of compartments the process comprising the steps of:
| 08-13-2009 |
20110017243 | PORTIONED PACKAGES FOR MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS AND OPHTHALMIC LENSES - A package for a portion of maintenance solution and an ophthalmic lens and methods of using the same. | 01-27-2011 |
20130032177 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STRIPPING OPTICAL FIBERS AND OPTICAL FIBER ASSEMBLIES - A method of removing a polymer material from an optical fiber assembly includes: disposing a liquid metallic material proximate to the polymer material, the polymer material being bonded to the optical fiber; heating the liquid metallic material to a temperature sufficient to burn the polymer material and de-bond the polymer material from a surface of the optical fiber; and removing the polymer material and liquid metal from the surface of the optical fiber. | 02-07-2013 |
20140090671 | CHOLINE SALT CLEANING COMPOSITIONS - A cleaning composition comprising a choline salt and a surfactant or solvent. Also, a method of cleaning using the cleaning composition. | 04-03-2014 |
20140318584 | FORMULATIONS FOR THE REMOVAL OF PARTICLES GENERATED BY CERIUM-CONTAINING SOLUTIONS - Compositions and methods for removing lanthanoid-containing solids and/or species from the surface of a microelectronic device or microelectronic device fabrication hardware. Preferably, the lanthanoid-containing solids and/or species comprise cerium. The composition is preferably substantially devoid of fluoride ions. | 10-30-2014 |
20140352739 | NON-AMINE POST-CMP COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF USE - A cleaning composition and process for cleaning post-chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) residue and contaminants from a microelectronic device having said residue and contaminants thereon. The cleaning compositions are substantially devoid of amine and ammonium-containing compounds, e.g., quaternary ammonium bases. The composition achieves highly efficacious cleaning of the post-CMP residue and contaminant material from the surface of the microelectronic device without compromising the low-k dielectric material or the copper interconnect material. | 12-04-2014 |
20140352740 | LABEL REMOVAL SOLUTION FOR LOW TEMPERATURE AND LOW ALKALINE CONDITIONS - According to the invention, the compositions and methods provide for the complete removal of synthetic glues or adhesives from a plurality of surfaces through the use of amide solvents in combination with surfactants, chelants, acidulants and/or additional bottle wash additives. Beneficially, the compositions and methods are suitable for use at lower temperatures, including below 35° C., and lower pH conditions, including from 5 to 10, from 6 to 9, and from 6 to 8, in comparison to conventional caustic-based adhesive removal compositions. | 12-04-2014 |
20150114436 | LIQUID ACTIVATION SYSTEM - Described herein are systems for removing selected components, e.g., stabilizing agents or preservatives, from a liquid composition just prior to use, using activated charcoal or an affinity matrix filter, together with variant and alternative designs, methods of making and using the product, and components thereof. | 04-30-2015 |
20150114437 | THERMAL BARRIER COATING REMOVAL PROCESS - The invention relates to a thermal barrier coating removal method. A metal component ( | 04-30-2015 |
20150318017 | METHOD FOR CLEANING GLASS SUBSTRATE - To provide a method for cleaning a glass substrate in which aggravation of surface roughness of the glass substrate in alkali cleaning is suppressed and cleaning performance is improved. In one or a plurality of embodiments, this invention relates to a method for cleaning a glass substrate, including bringing a detergent composition into contact with a glass substrate to be cleaned. The detergent composition containing an amine including 1 to 10 nitrogen atoms and an inorganic alkali, the amine content is in a range of 5.00 mass % to 70.00 mass % relative to the total mass of components of the detergent composition other than water, the glass substrate to be cleaned is a crystallized glass substrate, and a pH of the detergent composition during cleaning is in a range of 9.00 to 11.50. | 11-05-2015 |
20160177233 | WAREWASHING COMPOSITION CONTAINING ALKANOL AMINE PHOSPHONATE AND METHODS OF USE | 06-23-2016 |
20160375434 | ACID REGENERATION OF ION EXCHANGE RESINS FOR INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS - Methods and systems for acid regeneration of ion exchange resins are disclosed. Acid resins designed for use in a variety of cleaning application using a water source use a treated, softened, acidic water source according to the invention. Various methods of using the softened acidic water generated by acid regenerate-able ion exchange resins are disclosed to beneficially reduce spotting, filming and scale buildup on treated surfaces, reduce and/or eliminate the need for polymers, threshold reagents and/or rinse aids, and using protons generated in the acidic water effluent for triggering events useful in various cleaning applications. | 12-29-2016 |
20180023037 | WAREWASHING COMPOSITION CONTAINING ALKANOL AMINE PHOSPHONATE AND METHODS OF USE | 01-25-2018 |