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| 20090038660 | HOPPER FOR CLEANING COATING MACHINE - Upward whirling of a coating material through a gap between a coating machine and an opening is prevented without using a shaping air upon cleaning a coating machine in a cleaning hopper by supplying a thinner to the coating machine and rotating a rotary atomizing head at a high speed. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090320888 | MULTI-PORT PROBE PURGE SYSTEMS AND TECHNIQUES - Tubes are used to perform a focused cleaning of a sensor tip. By surrounding the tip with burn-off “jets,” the tip is invariably cleaned by a purge procedure even when strong atmosphere currents are present in a furnace. In dirty environments, an additional purge port, without a focused tube, is used to ensure cleaning of the upper portion of the sheath to prevent soot causing seizure of a sensor element. Alternatively, a means for saturating a sensor's active element with cleaning air is provided, such that a single tube directs air into a multi-port ring at a sensor's tip or into the tip of a sheath, which has channels/holes directing air for purposes of saturating the tip from multiple directions. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090320889 | Method and Apparatus for Cleaning Flow Control Elements - A mechanism for cleaning a flow control element (e.g., a baby bottle nipple or a child sippy cup flow control valve) that includes a tube-like wall section defining a flow channel, and a substantially flat membrane supported across the flow channel, where the membrane includes multiple pinholes that remain closed to prevent fluid flow under normal atmospheric conditions, and open and to facilitate fluid flow rate through the membrane under an applied pressure differential (e.g., when sucked on by a child). The mechanism includes a tubular flow member including a fixture that is pressed into and secured inside the flow channel by frictional contact, and a pump for pulling and/or pushing a cleaning solution (e.g., soapy water) in the flow channel by way of the tubular flow member, whereby the cleaning solution forces the membrane to repeatedly stretch such that the cleaning solution repeatedly passes through the membrane. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100037925 | ROTARY OR LINEAR BEVERAGE BOTTLE CLEANING MACHINE CONFIGURED TO CLEAN BEVERAGE BOTTLES DISPOSED UPSIDE-DOWN WHICH MACHINE INCLUDES APPARATUS FOR CLEANING ROTARY OR LINEAR BEVERAGE BOTTLE CLEANING MACHINE IN A FILLING PLANT AND ROTARY OR LINEAR CONTAINER CLEANING MACHINE CONFIGURED TO CLEAN CONTAINERS WITH APPARATUS FOR CLEANING THE CONTAINER CLEANING MACHINE - A rotary or linear beverage bottle cleaning machine configured to clean beverage bottles disposed upside-down which machine includes apparatus for cleaning rotary or linear beverage bottle cleaning machine in a filling plant and rotary or linear container cleaning machine configured to clean containers with apparatus for cleaning the container cleaning machine. 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. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100037926 | FILTER FLOSSER - Filter Flosser is a tool designed for cleaning cartridge filters that are used in pools, spas and industrial filtration systems. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100043849 | Device for Cleaning of Enclosed Spaces - Devices for cleaning of enclosed spaces by means of liquid sprayed out. The device comprises a housing with a stationary part to which the liquid is supplied and on which a rotatable part bearing a hub is mounted. The hub has at least one spray nozzle. An element suspends the hub in a bearing in the rotatable part. The rotatable part comprises a turbine driven by the liquid and having a planetary gear for turning the rotatable part and at least one nozzle so that the liquid sprayed out by at least one of the nozzles during rotation sweeps across the inside of the enclosed spaces. The stationary part comprises an upper ring gear in engagement with a lower ring gear on the hub, which two ring gears are surrounded by the housing. The turbine and the planetary gear are fitted in the rotatable part to achieve a compact device. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100089428 | WASHING SYSTEM FOR DISSOLUTION VESSELS AND THE LIKE - In one embodiment, a washing system including a nozzle assembly having a nozzle and having formed therein a rinse passageway and a waste passageway. Each passageway has first and second ends. The first end of the waste passageway is adapted to be coupled to a waste pump adapted to remove waste fluid via a waste aperture defining the second end of the waste passageway. The first end of the rinse passageway is adapted to be coupled to a rinse pump adapted to provide rinse fluid via a rinse aperture defining the second end of the rinse passageway. The nozzle is coupled to the rinse aperture and is adapted to rotate and direct flow of the rinse fluid outwardly while rotating. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100212703 | COMPRESSOR WASH NOZZLE INTEGRATED IN AN INLET CASE STRUT - A compressor wash nozzle integrated in an inlet case strut of a turbine engine is described. A fluid passage and a nozzle are defined in the inlet case strut for delivering a wash/rinse fluid into the inlet gas path of the engine. A fluid connector communicates with the fluid passage and is positioned exteriorly of the inlet gas strut and adapted for receiving pressurized wash/rinse fluid for injection through the nozzle into gases flowing in the inlet gas path and in the direction of the compressor for washing and/or rinsing the blades of the compressor. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100326482 | TANK CLEANING APPARATUS - A cleaning device for cleaning of the inside of tanks and similar containers by a cleaning fluid, the cleaning device including a connector part for connecting the cleaning device to a piping system, a rotor part rotatably arranged relative to the connector part and a holding part for rotatably holding the rotor part adjacent to relative to the connector part, and where the holding part is provided with a first holding arrangement which co-operates with a corresponding second holding arrangement on the connector part releasably hold the holding part to the a connector part, where the holding part can rotated around its longitudinal direction between a holding position and a releasing position. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110005556 | CLEANING/DISINFECTING TUBE AND ENDOSCOPE CLEANING/DISINFECTING APPARATUS - A cleaning/disinfecting tube allows an opening portion provided in an object to be cleaned accommodated in a cleaning tank of an endoscope cleaning/disinfecting apparatus to communicate with a liquid delivery connector which is provided in the endoscope cleaning/disinfecting apparatus and through which a liquid is supplied. The cleaning/disinfecting tube includes a tube connector section to be connected to the opening portion and a holding portion that engages with the object to be cleaned with a gap therebetween and constrains the movement of the tube connector section in a direction away from the opening portion when the tube connector section is connected to the opening portion. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110083706 | Multi-pass, inverting bottle cleaner - A bottle cleaner that inverts the bottles to spray solutions into them. The cleaner sends the bottles through two inverting passes for multiple stages of liquid cleaning. Thus, on the first pass, the bottles invert and receive, for example, a spray of a cleaning solution of some sort. The cleaner then returns the bottles to the upright orientation. On the second pass, the bottles again turn upside down and then may receive a liquid rinse. After returning the bottles to the normal orientation, the cleaner may then pass the bottles off to another location for further operations. Each pass of the bottles utilizes two sets of linked grippers arranged as a chain. One chain contacts the bottles on one side while the second chain contacts them on the other side. The two chains squeeze the bottles between them to firmly hold them. A single adjustment accomplishes a multitude of tasks. First, it sets a uniform distance between the two chains of each path through the cleaner at four different locations. Second, the same adjustment also equalizes the distances between the two chains of the two paths so that they will effectively retain the same bottles through the two passes through the machine. Four motors running at the same speed keep the chains moving together. The same principles also allow for a cleaner with three or more inverting and cleaning passes. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110088732 | FLEXIBLE TANK CLEANING APPARATUS WITH CONTROL LINKAGE - An apparatus for cleaning a tank that is to be installed below the fill line of a tank includes a housing sealably attached to a sidewall of a tank, and a tubing having a flexible output end positioned within the housing such that the output end of the tubing extends past the sidewall of the tank. A control linkage is slidably positioned within the housing. The control linkage is connected to the flexible output end of the tubing. The control linkage is movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The orientation of the flexible output end of the tubing is changed as the control linkage is moved between positions, such that the direction of fluid flowing out of the flexible output end of the tubing is also changed. A seal is provided for sealing the tubing and the control linkage within the housing. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110094547 | CLEANING DEVICE - A cleaning device for cleaning a mixing vaporizer is provided. The mixing vaporizer includes a first hole that a raw material flows in therethrough, a second hole that carrier gas flows in therethrough, a mixing space that generates mixed gas by mixing the raw material and the carrier gas, a carrier gas nozzle that is connected to the second hole for supplying the carrier gas to the mixing space, and a third hole that discharges the mixed gas. The cleaning device cleans the mixing vaporizer by circulating a cleaning solution through at least one the first hole, the second hole, and the third hole. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110192431 | Apparatus for Washing and Sanitizing Articles for an Infant - Disclosed is a portable and self contained washing and sanitizing apparatus. The apparatus finds particular application in washing small baby items such as bottles, nipples, teething rings or toys. The apparatus includes three primary components: a container for housing the items to be washed; a water reservoir for storing and collecting wash water; and a housing for interconnecting the container and reservoir. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110265834 | Intravascular Line and Port Cleaning Methods, Methods of Administering an Agent Intravascularly, Methods of Obtaining/Testing Blood, and Devices for Performing Such Methods - An intravascular port access device includes a first component having a chamber configured to attach reversibly to an intravenous line port. A second component reversibly attaches to the first component and contains a disinfecting agent and an applicator material. The second component is configured to be reversibly received over external surfaces of the intravenous line port. A method of cleansing an intravenous line port includes providing a port cleaning device having a first component with a chamber containing a first cleaning agent. A second component includes a second cleaning agent. A third component has a microbiocidal agent and is reversibly attached to the first component. The second component is removed from the device, the external surfaces of the port are contacted with the second cleaning agent, the first cleaning agent is ejected from the chamber into the port, and the third component is used to cap the port. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110284038 | Wafer Container Cleaning Device - A wafer container cleaning device for cleaning container bodies and container covers of wafer containers includes a housing having a cleaning chamber defined therein, a rotor rotatably installed within the cleaning chamber of the housing, a plurality of container holders mounted to the rotor to removably hold the container bodies and the container covers, and a cleaning solution sprayer nozzle for spraying a cleaning solution toward the container bodies and the container covers held by the container holders. Each of the container holders includes a support tray having a body support portion for supporting each of the container bodies in an upside down state and a cover support portion for supporting each of the container covers. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110290285 | CLEANING UNIT FOR CLEANING AT LEAST ONE HEAD SECTION OF A TEAT CUP - The invention relates to a cleaning unit for cleaning at least one head section of a teat cup. Said cleaning unit comprises a chamber that has a substantially circular cross-section, is delimited by a wall and has an opening delimited by a sealing element. The chamber has at least one inlet. The cleaning unit is characterised in that at least one section of the sealing element or at least one section of the wall adjoining the opening and a section of the sealing element is or are flexible around the circumference of the chamber. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20120085375 | Unique hopper cleaning unit - This unit will revolutionize the way hoppers are cleaned. It is no longer necessary to disassemble the hopper to clean the gears. Water pressure through a small tube is used to force filling out of all areas of the gear box. Current methods of cleaning the hopper requires complete dis-assembly of the hopper. During re-assembly extreme care must be taken to prevent damage to the seal or the base. Damage of either one renders the hopper inoperative. The Unique Hopper Cleaning unit reduces time, and thoroughly and efficiently cleans the hopper. No maintenance, easy to store. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120111377 | Washing and Sterilizing Unit - A unit for washing and/or sterilizing a baby care component is disclosed. The unit comprises a base ( | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120125380 | SPRAY NOZZLE FOR USE WITH CONTAINER RINSING APPARATUSES - A spray nozzle in combination with a container rinsing apparatus, the spray nozzle including a nozzle body having a coupler for associating the spray nozzle with the container rinsing apparatus, a neck extending from the coupler, the neck defining a sidewall, a central axis extending therethrough, an inlet formed in the coupler, a central port extending through the nozzle body, the central port providing a first path for fluid communication from the inlet of the coupler to an outlet formed in the neck, at least one secondary port disposed in spaced apart relation to the central port, the at least one secondary port providing a second path for fluid communication from the inlet of the coupler to an outlet formed in the at least one secondary port. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120132237 | CLEANING DEVICE FOR A PORTIONING UTENSIL - The embodiments of the present invention relate to a cleaning device for a portioning utensil for portioning ice cream or the like, which is intended to be utilized in receptacles, respectively in rinsing tanks. Here, the cleaning device includes a carrier module which can be mounted in the receptacle and a cleaning module which is releasably coupled to the carrier module. Moreover, the cleaning device includes an actuating device being disposed in the cleaning module, and the cleaning device includes an actuating valve which can be controlled via the actuating device and which is closed in the initial position. The embodiments of the invention are characterized by a closing valve which is designed in the form of a separate valve or which at the same time acts as an actuating valve. The closing valve is formed and arranged in the carrier module, thereby making it possible that the closing valve is closed when the cleaning module is removed from the carrier module. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120167930 | DECARBONIZATION DEVICE - A decarbonization device for engine decarbonization includes an oxyhydrogen supplying unit, a dryer unit connected to the oxyhydrogen supplying unit, an exhaust unit connected to the dryer unit, and a pressure adjusting unit connected to the exhaust unit. The oxyhydrogen supplying unit is configured to supply oxyhydrogen gas. The dryer unit is configured to dry the oxyhydrogen gas from the oxyhydrogen supplying unit. The exhaust unit is configured to be connected to an engine for providing the oxyhydrogen gas from the oxyhydrogen supplying unit through the dryer unit to the engine. The pressure adjusting unit is configured to provide air into the engine through the exhaust unit so as to adjust inner pressure within the engine. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120216842 | Nozzle Design On Mixproof Valves - A cleaning system for cleaning one or more valve seats in a valve and for cleaning one or more interior surfaces of said valve with a cleaning agent, where said cleaning system are preferably arranged in a mixproof valve ( | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120273014 | GASPATH CLEANING SYSTEM - A system for cleaning a jet engine with a first compressor stage and a second compressor stage comprises a water holding tank, a waterproof cover, and input hose coupled between the water holding tank and the waterproof cover. Further, the system includes a J-hook coupled to the input hose. The J-hook affixes to a front compressor stator of the second compressor stage of the jet engine. To clean the jet engine, fluid from the water holding tank is injected though the input hose and directed through the J-hook inside the engine. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120291826 | CONTAINER CLEANER - A container cleaner includes a body having a fluid inlet, a fluid passage within the body, and a nozzle assembly. The nozzle assembly comprises a spray head, a plunger movable relative to a spray head, and a stopper having an opening to receive a portion of the plunger. The spray head may include a plurality of spray apertures formed in the spray head. The spray apertures are angled to direct fluid to portions of a container placed over the container cleaner. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120312339 | Clarifier tank sludge removal apparatus - A sludge removal system for removing sludge from a clarifier tank is disclosed. The system comprises a movable sludge intake manifold, a stationary sludge outlet conduit and one or more conduits dynamically and fluidically connecting the manifold and the sludge outlet conduit, even as the manifold moves relative to the stationary sludge outlet. One or more of the conduits between the manifold and the outlet are connected in the system through rotatable conduit connectors which is part of the dynamic connection mentioned above. Improved sludge intake constructions are also disclosed. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20130042895 | SPRAY GUN WASHING DEVICE, METHOD FOR PLACING THE GUN AND A GUN HOLDER - The invention relates to a method for providing a spray gun ( | 02-21-2013 |
| 20140020724 | RINSING DEVICE FOR MICROPLATE - A rinsing device is comprised of a rinsing head including a first flow path extending horizontally, and a second flow path extending horizontally and being disposed below or above the first flow path so as not to communicate with the first flow path; one or more nozzles arranged horizontally and projecting vertically downward from the rinsing head; and one or more sliding members including passages in fluid communication with the nozzles, the sliding members slidably fitting in the rinsing head and being movable between a first position to place the passages in fluid communication with the first flow path and a second position to place the passages in fluid communication with the second flow path. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140261581 | Medical Implement Cleaning Device - A cleaning device for a medical implement is disclosed. The cleaning device includes a housing, a cleaning agent within the housing, and a movable septum in the housing that maintains the cleaning agent within the housing until receipt by the housing of the site of the medical implement. Related apparatus, systems, techniques, and articles are also described. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20150034135 | CLEANING DEVICE - A cleaning device, especially for cleaning clogged nozzles of dental devices, with a base body, which comprises a main channel, wherein the main channel is designed for the transport of as medium, especially a fluid, characterized in that the base body, at a first end, has a receiving zone, wherein the receiving zone is designed for the arrangement of another member, especially a clogged dental device, and in that the main channel has an access tone, through which the medium may be fed into main channel and/or the pressure thereof may be raised. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150360266 | Container Cleaning Device - A container cleaning device includes a mounting plate shaped for accommodating a wafer; and a nozzle assembly disposed on the mounting plate and including a base and a shell complimentarily disposed on the base. The shell includes an inlet and at least one outlet member disposed on an edge. The base includes a recess communicating with the inlet, and at least one outlet element each being inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the shell. Each outlet member of the shell is adjacent to and communicates with the corresponding outlet element of the base. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20150374447 | CLEANING OF A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT FORCE SENSOR - A force transducer is coupled to a distal portion of a shaft of a surgical instrument. The force transducer includes proximal and distal portions, radial ribs, and a plurality of strain gauges. The radial ribs form a plurality of through passages. The surgical instrument further includes a flush manifold that receives a liquid from a proximal portion of the shaft, and that directs the liquid along a first subset of through passages of the plurality of through passages toward the distal portion of the force transducer. A plenum at the distal portion of the force transducer collects the liquid from the first subset of through passages and redirects the liquid back toward the proximal portion of the shaft along a second subset of through passages of the plurality of through passages different from the first subset of through passages. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20160037997 | STEMWARE HOLDER UNIT, DISHWASHER CUP SHELF COMPRISING A STEMWARE HOLDER UNIT, AND A DISHWASHER BASKET ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A DISHWASHER CUP SHELF - The present invention relates to a stemware holder unit ( | 02-11-2016 |
| 20090025762 | APPARATUS FOR WASHING CIRCUITS INVOLVED IN THE PREPARATION OF MILK-BASED BEVERAGES - Apparatus for washing hydraulic circuits involved in the preparation of milk-based beverages in machines ( | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090038659 | Plastic duct system and method of fabrication - A duct system includes at least one duct for communicating air or fluid within a building that has a plurality of openings along the top of the duct along the central axis of the duct. An ingress pipe is coupled to the openings along the top of the duct. A plurality of openings are also provided along the bottom of the duct along the central axis of the duct, with a drain pipe coupled to the opening along the bottom of the duct. A user may inject a fluid into the duct ingress pipe and the fluid is drained and collected from the duct using the drain pipe. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090242001 | Medical Cleaning Device For Cleaning Interior Surfaces of Hollow Shafts - A medical cleaning device is used to clean interior surfaces of hollow shafts of medical instruments. The device has a closed body which can be inserted into the hollow shaft of the medical instrument to be cleaned, an outer diameter of the body being smaller than a clear inner diameter of the hollow shaft such that an inner lumen remains which is reduced compared to the inner lumen of the hollow shaft. The body has a connection starting from one end, a cleaning liquid can be guided into the reduced inner lumen when the body is inserted in the hollow shaft. Furthermore, provision is made for a support by means of which the body can be supported on the medical instrument. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20100126540 | Tube Lancing Machine - A pair of parallel metal lances is driven by a transversal drive into and out of heat exchanger tubes. The lances are supported by a plurality of spaced apart, retractable door supports so that the transversal drive mechanism can approach the tube sheet of the heat exchanger tubes as closely as possible. A pair of rotational drive motors rotates the lances at a user controllable speed. As the lances are moved into the tubes, the interlocked support doors retract one at a time, sequentially. Similarly, as the lances are withdrawn from the tubes, the support doors close one at a time in an interlocked fashion. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100175726 | HUMAN INTERFACE CLEANING DEVICE - A human-interface cleaning device for cleaning human-interface devices commonly used for the treatment sleep apnea. The cleaning device has a solvent-receiving end which connects to a solvent-delivery source such as a faucet or shower head. At the opposite end of the cleaning device is a funnel-like shaped solvent-discharge end which is tapered at its distal end and adapted to easily friction-fit into any receiving aperture of most human-interface devices. The inner chamber of the device has one or more fins each having an angled flap at their ends. As so connected to a solvent-delivery source and to a human-interface device, the cleaning device will enhance the force of the solvent being delivered through the cleaning device and more easily and effectively clean the human-interface device to which attached. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100186783 | EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION COOLER CLEANER HAVING ACTIVE MATERIAL ACTUATOR - A cleaning mechanism for and method of autonomously removing deposits from the interior surface of a tube comprises a cleaning member secured relative to the surface and preferably, an active material element drivenly coupled to or engaged with the member so as to selectively cause the member to translate, thereby removing deposits from the surface. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100313919 | TRANSPORTABLE APPARATUS FOR WINDING, DRYING AND HYGIENIZING FLUID PIPES FOR FOOD USE - Transportable apparatus for winding and hygienizing fluid pipes for food use, includes a support frame supporting a rotating drum, the rotating drum being constrained to a horizontal rotational shaft, supported by the frame. The rotational shaft is engaged to motion transmission means engaged with a ratio-motor integral with the frame of the apparatus. The rotating drum is subdivided into concentric frusto-conical and also intercommunicating sections, at least one of said frusto-conical sections being provided with a device for the engagement of at least one end of the corresponding pipe to be wound. A dispenser is joined to the apparatus for the distribution of a hygienizing solution inside the pipe. The control device of the movement of the rotating drum, includes a logical unit, which controls the speed, the rotational direction of the drum and the rotational periods. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100326481 | Mobile method for servicing or cleaning a utility sewer or drainage pipe - The present invention relates to a compact user friendly multi tool mobile sewer jetting and in ground utility servicing vehicle with one or more reels mounted on an articulated boom. A vacuum excavation system with a vacuum hose and vacuum hose reel may also be mounted on the mobile vehicle. The articulated boom having a first end pivotably mounted to a mobile vehicle. The articulated boom may have sufficient strength to support a jetter hose reel mounted near a second end of the boom and the boom may have sufficient move ability to position and stabilize the reel near a man hole or service work area for user friendly use by an operator. Sensors, monitors and controllers are included to gather data related to the operation of the service vehicle, the boom, the reels, and the utilities they use and service. The boom articulation may be powered. Functions of the operation may be remotely operated and wirelessly controlled. An RFID may be used to identify operators. GPS may be used to document location and time a service is accomplished. Cameras may be used to monitor, control and measure aspects of the service operation. Data logging and computers collect, store and assimilate data related to the interaction of the various functions and supply data to programs such as a GSI utility mapping program. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110126868 | METHOD FOR TESTING THE PATENCY OF AN ENDOSCOPIC CHANNEL AND AN ENDOSCOPE WASHING MACHINE FOR SAME - A method for testing the patency of an endoscopic channel in an endoscope washing machine. In the method, the entrance of the channel is pressurized and then blocked, whereupon the pressure change at the entrance is measured. Where the channel is pressurized using a sequence of pressure pulses, and the maximum and minimum values thereof are determined. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20120012139 | CLEANING SYSTEM FOR CLEANING TUBING - According to one aspect of the invention, there is provided a cleaning system for cleaning tubing used for conducting a fluid therethrough, the tubing being connected between an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe, the cleaning system including: a receptacle; an apertured partition disposed within the receptacle and dividing the receptacle into a first compartment and a second compartment, at least one cleaning element disposed in the receptacle second compartment, wherein apertures of the apertured partition having a size allowing the fluid, but not the cleaning element to pass through the apertured partition; a fluid supply conduit connected to the receptacle first compartment for establishing fluid communication between the inlet pipe and the receptacle first compartment; a cleaning element supply conduit with a directional valve arranged therein, the cleaning element supply conduit being connected to the receptacle second compartment for establishing fluid communication between the receptacle second compartment and the inlet pipe, wherein the fluid supply conduit and the cleaning element supply conduit form a part of a fluid supply loop for supplying the cleaning element from the receptacle second compartment into the tubing via the inlet pipe; a cleaning element return conduit with a directional valve arranged therein, the cleaning element return conduit being connected to the receptacle second compartment for establishing fluid communication between the outlet pipe and the receptacle second compartment, a fluid return conduit connected to the receptacle first compartment for establishing fluid communication between the receptacle first compartment and the outlet pipe, wherein the cleaning element return conduit and the fluid return conduit form a part of a fluid return loop for returning the cleaning element from the tubing via the outlet pipe into the receptacle second compartment; and a valve arrangement operable to open/close the fluid supply loop and operable to open/close the fluid return loop. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120118338 | ENDOSCOPE CLEANING/DISINFECTING APPARATUS CONNECTION TOOL AND FLUID SUPPLY APPARATUS - An endoscope cleaning/disinfecting apparatus connection tool includes: a first fluid passage portion and a second fluid passage portion each including an end that is in communication with a fluid supply apparatus connection portion; an endoscope connection portion including a first discharge portion and a second discharge portion to be connected to an opening portion that is in communication with a conduit included in the endoscope, the first discharge portion and the second discharge portion being provided at respective other ends of the first fluid passage portion and the second fluid passage portion, the first discharge portion being inserted into the opening portion and discharging the fluid passed through the first fluid passage portion to an inside of the conduit, the second discharge portion being arranged at a circumference of the opening portion and discharging the fluid passed through the second fluid passage portion to the circumference of the opening portion. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120204914 | APPARATUS FOR CLEANING TUBES OF A HEAT EXCHANGER - An apparatus is disclosed for | 08-16-2012 |
| 20130000685 | Method and apparatus for flushing of pipes - A flushing device for a pipeline, conduit of the like. The flushing device comprises a substantially elongate body having a proximal end adapted for connection to a source of fluid pressure, and having a distal end, and further having an aperture in a sidewall of said elongate body. The elongate body is adapted to have its distal end inserted into a pipe fitting such that said aperture is oriented in the direction of fluid flow through a pipe; such that fluid pressure introduced into said proximal end is directed into said pipe, thereby flushing said pipe. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130019910 | ENDOSCOPIC COMPONENT CLEANING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Cleaning systems and methods include use of a container to receive one or more components used in a medical procedure and a manifold apparatus configured to be coupled to the container. For example, the manifold apparatus may include an inlet connection connectable to a reprocessor fitting of a reprocessing apparatus to receive a fluid therefrom (e.g., a cleaning solution, a disinfecting solution, and a rinsing solution) and one or more outlets configured to provide the at least one fluid into or through one or more components received by the container. For example, the one or more outlets may include an outlet connection connectable to a component fitting of at least one of the components. | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130118537 | CHEMICAL BOTTLE FOR ENDOSCOPE CLEANING/DISINFECTING APPARATUS AND ENDOSCOPE CLEANING/DISINFECTING APPARATUS - A disinfecting chemical bottle includes a bottle body including a storing section that stores a chemical used for cleaning/disinfecting an endoscope and a mouth portion including an opening portion from which the chemical freely flows out, a first conductive portion provided so as to be exposed in an inner portion and an outer portion of the bottle body, and a second conductive portion provided at a position different from that of the first conductive portion so as to be exposed in the inner portion and the outer portion of the bottle body, the second conductive portion being electrically connectable to the first conductive portion via the chemical in the bottle body. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130125934 | ENDOSCOPE CLEANING/DISINFECTING APPARATUS - An endoscope cleaning/disinfecting apparatus includes: a medicinal solution storage portion; a cleaning/disinfecting tank; a medicinal solution supplying conduit having one end communicating with the medicinal solution storage portion and the other end opening toward the cleaning/disinfecting tank; a medicinal solution supplying member; a medicinal solution receiving member provided inside the medicinal solution supplying member; and a medicinal solution collecting port which is openable/closable by a lid body, and formed at a position between the medicinal solution receiving member and the opening of the other end in the medicinal solution supplying conduit. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130133709 | Fluid Flushing Apparatus - A fluid flushing apparatus for a fluid line with a fluid bearing debris, the apparatus includes an outer surrounding sidewall having an external surface and an interior surface defining a first interior, the outer sidewall having an inlet end with a first check valve and flange end, with the inlet end attached to a fluid line inlet. Also, an inner surrounding sidewall with an outside surface and an inside surface that defines a first void, also with a primary end and a secondary end with a second check valve attached to the fluid line outlet. The outside surface is a slip fit with the interior surface, wherein the inner sidewall is disposed within a portion of the first interior. Operationally, the inlet and the secondary ends are drawn apart and then pushed together, thereby moving the fluid and debris from the inlet to the outlet of the fluid line. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130167884 | DEVICE FOR CLEANING SEWER PIPE WALLS - A device for cleaning sewer pipe walls using a cleaning fluid is disclosed. The device includes a carriage and a nozzle carrier having a main axis disposed in the carriage. The nozzle carrier includes a hose connection and a plurality of nozzles disposed in the nozzle carrier around the main axis, where a respective nozzle axis of each of the plurality of nozzles runs obliquely to the main axis. The nozzle carrier is connected to the carriage in a rotationally fixed manner. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130180554 | FLUSHING DEVICE - The invention provides a sewer flushing device for location in a sewage system. The device comprises a housing with an inlet, an outlet and a sewage flow path defined between said inlet and outlet. At least one of the inlet or outlet is adapted to connect to a conduit of the sewage system. A gate is pivotally supported on the housing for movement between open and closed positions and the gate has a pivot axis between the upper and lower ends. Biasing means are configured to urge the gate to a closed position whereat the flow path is substantially blocked causing a build-up of sewage upstream of the gate. The gate is moved to its open position only when the build-up of sewage behind the gate reaches a predetermined level thus causing the built-up sewage to be rapidly released to flush the sewage system downstream of the flushing device. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20130220389 | Pipe cleaning apparatus - Described herein is a pipe cleaning apparatus of relatively uncomplicated construction. The apparatus includes a pipe support assembly having a number of cradles for supporting oilfield pipe. The cradles are positioned side-by-side with one pair of cradles supporting the opposite ends of each pipe. A number of lances are positioned side-by-side and are adapted to simultaneously penetrate the oilfield pipe in the pipe support. A mill is affixed to the free end of one of the lances. An air-driven tube cleaner is affixed to the free end of another one of the lances. A water jet nozzle is affixed to the free end of still another one of the lances. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20140026928 | APPARATUS FOR PURGING WATER FROM A PLUMBING INSTALLATION - An apparatus ( | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140090674 | KNUCKLE-JOINTED LANCE FOR INTERNAL CLEANING AND INSPECTION OF TUBULARS - A knuckle jointed lance (KJL) including a plurality of KJL segments concatenated into a string thereof. A tool head is connected to one end of the lance. Each KJL segment has a hollow body, open at both ends, with a generally trapezoidal profile. The string further comprises a plurality of articulated joints connecting neighboring KJL segments together at about a mid-point between the top side and base side of their respective trapezoidal profiles. Embodiments of the articulated joints include lug pins on the end of one of a neighboring pair of KJL segments connected to corresponding lug holes on the end of the other of the neighboring pair. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140174487 | SHOWERHEAD CLEANING AND DISINFECTING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A showerhead cleaning and disinfecting system including an injection device located between a showerhead extension pipe and a showerhead. The injection device includes a port configured to receive an agent for cleaning and disinfecting the showerhead. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140190532 | NOZZLE CLEANING DEVICE AND COATER PROVIDED WITH IT - A nozzle cleaning device and a coater provided with the nozzle cleaning device are provided, the nozzle cleaning device comprise a cleaner, a vacuum pipe and a vacuum pump; the cleaner has a recessed hole coinciding in shape with the nozzle of the coater for receiving the nozzle of the coater, and the inner wall of the recessed hole is provided with a plurality of through-holes; one end of the vacuum pipe is connected to said a plurality of through-holes, and the other end of the vacuum pipe is connected to the vacuum pump. The nozzle cleaning device of the present invention can be used conveniently to remove the photoresist residue so as to clean the nozzle, which effectively improves the product yield and the production efficiency, and reduces the cost due to needing no expensive nanomaterials. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140261579 | APPARATUS FOR FLUSHING ANGLED WINDOW OF ENDOSCOPE - An endoscope washing assembly includes a hub and a shaft. The hub has an inner member and an outer member coupled to a fluid source. The shaft extends distally from the hub. The shaft includes a distal portion, a fluid channel, and a lumen. The distal portion of the shaft corresponds with a distal portion of an endoscope. The fluid channel extends from the hub to the distal portion of the shaft and provides fluid communication with a fluid source. The lumen extends through the shaft and is configured to receive the endoscope. A boss structure is positioned within the shaft and is configured to maintain a radial position of an endoscope relative to the first fluid channel. The shaft may provide both saline and suction to the distal end of the endoscope. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140261580 | SINGLE-LANCE REEL FOR INTERNAL CLEANING AND INSPECTION OF TUBULARS - A single-lance reel assembly comprising a reel assembly received onto and disposed to rotate about an axle at a rotary union. The reel assembly further comprises a plurality of spokes separating a rim from a hub. Hoses, electrical conduits, conductors or other similar carrier hardware deployed within hollow lances spooled on the reel assembly may be supplied via the rotary union and by further hose connection structure deployed on the hub and/or the rim. Embodiments of the reel assembly are powered by either a direct or indirect drive. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140283885 | CPAP HOSE HANGER AND METHOD OF USE - A tube cleaning apparatus for cleaning a CPAP hose or other hose including a trough for receiving a tube therein, the trough curving downwardly from an apex to an engagement mechanism associated with each opposite end portion of the trough for hanging the hose therefrom, the opposite end portion of the hose being engageable with the engagement mechanism for allowing the hose to soak with a cleaning solution therein, and the hose being receivable within the trough with its opposite end portions extending downwardly from the apex for drying purposes. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20150129003 | Coffee Brewer Nozzle Cleaning Device - A coffee brewer nozzle cleaning device for rinsing a water outlet needle disposed in a coffee brewer whenever the water outlet needle is clogged is characterized in that: a rinsing device holding therein water is put in a water outlet cavity in the coffee brewer; and a hand presses an upper base of the coffee brewer repeatedly, so as for the water outlet needle to suck and eject the water of the rinsing device back and forth, thereby eliminating internal congestion as expected. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20160083945 | PLUMBING TRAP FLUSHING DEVICE - A plumbing trap flushing device for use in association with one of a drain in a sink, an overflow drain in a basin, a drain in a bathtub, an overflow drain in a bathtub and the like is disclosed. The plumbing trap flushing device includes a connector, a conduit and a nozzle. The connector is releasably attachable to a tap. The conduit is in flow communication with the connector and has an outside diameter and an inside diameter. The outside diameter is dimensioned to fit into the drain, whereby when the conduit is in the drain air and water freely flows around the conduit into the drain. The nozzle is in flow communication with the distal end of the conduit. The nozzle has a nozzle inside diameter less than the inside diameter of the conduit whereby the water exits the nozzle in a stream. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160089703 | Sewer Jetter - A sewer jetter apparatus is provided. The sewer jetter apparatus may include a sewer jetter attachment and a sewer jetter hose. A coating is provided over a joint formed by the sewer jetter attachment and the sewer jetter hose. The coating provides a smooth sloped transition between the sewer jetter attachment and the sewer jetter hose. The coating enables improved performance of the sewer jetter apparatus during retraction of the sewer jetter apparatus from a pipe. In one embodiment, the coating may be formed by a heat shrink Teflon tubing formed on at least a portion of a sewer jetter attachment ferrule and a portion of the sewer jetter hose. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160128554 | MEDICINAL SOLUTION COLLECTING TOOL AND ENDOSCOPE CLEANING/DISINFECTING APPARATUS - A medicinal solution collecting tool of the invention includes: a pillar-shaped portion including an insertion end and a withdrawal end; a collecting section provided on the insertion end side of the pillar-shaped portion; a collecting port provided on a surface of the pillar-shaped portion; and a guide section provided on the surface of the pillar-shaped portion, the guide section including a first guide section being convex or concave and parallel to an axial direction of the pillar-shaped portion, and a second guide section provided on the withdrawal end side relative to the first guide section, the second guide section being convex or concave and crossing the axial direction of the pillar-shaped portion. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160135667 | ENDOSCOPE CONNECTION TOOL - An endoscope connection tool includes a cylindrical portion having an inflow port connected to a fluid delivery apparatus, a discharge port discharging a fluid from the inflow port, and a flow path connecting the inflow port and the discharge port, a detection hole opened in an outer periphery of the cylindrical portion, and communicating with the flow path, a holding portion engaging with a pipe sleeve of an endoscope, and thereby holding the discharge port in a position facing an opening portion of the pipe sleeve, an urging member placed at the outer periphery of the cylindrical portion, and extending and contracting in a direction along the flow path, and a cover portion that is placed at the outer periphery of the cylindrical portion, moves to advance and retreat between a first position and a second position along the flow path by being interlocked with the urging member. | 05-19-2016 |
