| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 451091000 |
Abradant propulsion means
| 27 |
| 451102000 |
Sandblast nozzle structure
| 19 |
| 451099000 |
Abradant supply structure
| 16 |
| 451089000 |
Having sandblast chamber
| 11 |
| 451087000 |
Having particle recovery means
| 9 |
| 451080000 |
Having moving work holder
| 8 |
| 451101000 |
Valve structure | 5 |
| 20120202407 | Air Blast Blowdown Silencer System for Blast Pot - The blowdown silencing system includes an initial restrictor in communication with a blast pot vessel for controlling the flow of pressurized air from the vessel into a first expansion chamber. The outlet of the first expansion chamber is in communication with a reducer. The reducer outlet is in communication with a shut-off valve, which may be manually controlled or automatic. The shut-off valve may be upstream or downstream of the reducer. The outlet of the reducer/shut-off valve is introduced into a muffler system which includes an exhaust path and a deflector for absorbing and/or deflecting abrasive particles which may be evacuated from the blast pot vessel during blowdown. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20130157546 | ABRASIVE BLASTING APPARATUS FOR REMOTELY ACTIVATING AND MODULATING FLOW OF ABRASIVE BLASTING MATERIAL - An abrasive blasting apparatus comprises a blast pot, a blast media valve fluidly connected to said blast media outlet of the blast pot, a source of pressurized gas, a proportional air valve in fluid communication with the blast media valve and the source of pressurized air, a hose having a blast nozzle at a distal end thereof, and a main control unit fluidly connected to the blast media valve and the air valve. The blast media valve comprises a housing having a blasting media intake, a plunger disposed within the housing, a sleeve disposed between the housing and the plunger, a blast media port in the sleeve, a casing fixedly connected to the housing, a piston disposed within the casing and connected to the plunger, and a base member fixedly connected to the housing. The plunger is movable by the piston with respect to the blast media port. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130324016 | Fluid Control Circuit for Wet Abrasive Blasting - Wet abrasive systems typically have a combination of equipment, controls, and piping systems that allow various fluid flows to be controlled in order to provide the various operations. A fluid control circuit is used to provide fluid to the correct locations for each operation. A fluid control circuit has a multiport selector valve. The selector valve allows selective fluid communication between the fluid inlet and either a first fluid outlet or a second fluid outlet. A first piping system is in fluid communication with the first fluid outlet and a second piping system is in fluid communication with the second fluid outlet. The fluid control circuit may also have jumper piping system between the first piping system and the second piping system. The combination of a multiport selector and the piping systems provide a convenient blast system to operate. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20150087209 | Dual Control Dead Man System - A dual control shut off system, such as a dead man system for a blasting system, blasting equipment, or other equipment having both pneumatic and electric safety control circuits, may include an electric dead man's switch or a pneumatic dead man's switch. An embodiment of the dual control dead man system is for wet abrasive blasting systems used for cleaning, preparing surfaces, removing coatings, and/or other abrasive blasting operations. Embodiments of the dual control shut off system provide the ability to conveniently switch between an electric and pneumatic shut off system. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20160023326 | Improved Blasting System and Method of Use - A blasting system, comprising a tank, a center tube, an inlet, a top aperture. Said tank holds a slurry mixture for blasting application. Said inlet receives a pressurized air. Said center tube receives a portion of said pressurized air and selectively receives a portion of said slurry mixture. A portion of said center tube exits said tank at said top aperture. Said tank comprises a top end and a bottom end. Said relief valve regulates fluid capacity in said tank and relives pressure from said tank | 01-28-2016 |
| 451076000 |
Hollow interior work | 5 |
| 20100130109 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RESTORING WATER SUPPLY PIPES IN BUILDINGS - A system and method for restoring water supply pipes in buildings is provided. Compressed air is blown through one end of a cold water supply pipe, such as a cold water riser, and elsewhere on the pipe the cold water supply pipe is connected to the hot water supply pipe by an air hose. Compressed air may alternatively be blown through one end of the hot water supply pipe. To clean the pipe, abrasive particles are introduced into the stream of compressed air upstream of the section of pipe to be cleaned. To line the pipe, an epoxy coating is introduced into the stream of compressed gas upstream of the section of pipe to be lined. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20150072597 | Surface Media Blasting System and Method - The system delivers media blasting material to an interior surface of a large storage tank comprises a substantially upright support structure secured to the surface to be blasted. The upright support structure is preferably vertical. A frame extends across the upright support structure. An extendable arm is affixed to the frame at a section. The section is securely and pivotably attached to the section in such a way to enable the arm to rotate freely inside the large storage tank, so that the blaster secured at the end of the extendable arm can blast the entire interior surface of the large storage tank while the upright support structure remains in place. A robot blaster is positioned at the end of the extendable arm and performs the media blasting. A work station is located nearby the site of the large storage tank and controls the position of the extendable arm relative to the interior surface being blasted via a processor and the operation of the blasting delivery system. The surfaces to be blasted may also include the exterior surface of all types of large storage tanks and structures, ship hulls, exterior and interior building wall surfaces. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150072598 | Surface Media Blasting System and Method - The system delivers media blasting material to an interior surface of a large storage tank comprises a substantially upright support structure secured to the surface to be blasted. The upright support structure is preferably vertical. A frame extends across the upright support structure. An extendable arm is affixed to the frame at a section. The section is securely and pivotably attached to the section in such a way to enable the arm to rotate freely inside the large storage tank, so that the blaster secured at the end of the extendable arm can blast the entire interior surface of the large storage tank while the upright support structure remains in place. A robot blaster is positioned at the end of the extendable arm and performs the media blasting. A work station is located nearby the site of the large storage tank and controls the position of the extendable arm relative to the interior surface being blasted via a processor and the operation of the blasting delivery system. The surfaces to be blasted may also include the exterior surface of all types of large storage tanks and structures, ship hulls, exterior and interior building wall surfaces. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150298180 | PROJECTILE DISPENSING SYSTEM AND USE - In one embodiment the present invention is a system comprising a feeder to feed projectiles. There is a conveyor for metering the projectiles, and that conveyor is in communication with the feeder. A pipe is in communication with the conveyor, for impelling projectiles through the pipe. In another it is use of a barrel internally lined with a helical blade for unconfined metering of projectiles to clean a gas pressurized pipe. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150375358 | CHAMBER COMPONENTS WITH POLISHED INTERNAL APERTURES - Disclosed herein are systems and methods for polishing internal surfaces of apertures in semiconductor processing chamber components. A method includes providing a ceramic article having at least one aperture, the ceramic article being a component for a semiconductor processing chamber. The method further includes polishing the at least one aperture based on flowing an abrasive media through the at least one aperture of the ceramic article, the abrasive media including a polymer base and a plurality of abrasive particles. | 12-31-2015 |
| 451085000 |
Having tumbling barrel | 3 |
| 20130017767 | SHOT-BLASTING MACHINEAANM Suzuki; TsunetoshiAACI Toyokawa-shiAACO JPAAGP Suzuki; Tsunetoshi Toyokawa-shi JPAANM Ishikawa; MitsuoAACI Toyokawa-shiAACO JPAAGP Ishikawa; Mitsuo Toyokawa-shi JPAANM Tatematsu; RyoAACI Toyokawa-shiAACO JPAAGP Tatematsu; Ryo Toyokawa-shi JP - To provide a novel shot-blasting machine to eliminate a dead space for a cover that shuts an opening for feeding and taking out works and to open and close the cover by moving a rotary drum around an axis. The machine has a cabinet | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130090044 | DRUM FOR A SHOT BLASTING APPARATUS AND SHOT BLASTING APPARATUS - The present invention provides a drum for a shot blasting apparatus that uniformly treats the works to be treated by increasing the level of agitation of the works that are buried at the bottom of the drum, and, further, suppressing the traces of collisions on the works, which traces are caused by the works colliding with each other. The present invention also provides the shot blasting apparatus using the drum. The drum comprises a hollow middle part, a lower-half part having the shape of a truncated cone, having a closed, bottom, and having a projecting part for agitating that is connected to both the lower-half part and the middle part, and that agitates the works, wherein the projecting part for agitating has at least two surfaces, one being the surface for picking-up the works and the other being the surface for having the works slide down. The shot blasting apparatus of the present invention comprises, in addition to the drum for the shot blasting apparatus, a cabinet and a centrifugal injecting device wherein the cabinet comprises a sealing-wall member consisting of a ceiling-wall, a floor-wall, and both side walls, on the side of the opening of the cabinet. The cover is attached to the drum, and they can turn around as one body. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20090047878 | Shot-blasting Machine - A loader arrangement | 02-19-2009 |
| 451090000 |
Having hand-directed sandblast nozzle | 2 |
| 20130280991 | Device for Decontaminating Surfaces - Surface blasting device using a jet of compressed air, fine grain blasting materials and liquid, said device comprising a frame, a first reservoir for storing a fluid put under pressure by a pump, a second reservoir for storing a fine grain blasting materials pressurized by compressed air means, a motor, blasting means, cooling means, an alternator, energy storage means for supplying the device with energy and connecting means for connecting the blasting means with the first and second reservoir. The blasting means comprise a blasting nozzle with an outer body having a tapered bore which extends over the full length of the outer body, said nozzle being arranged on a handle provided with a trigger, said handle being connected to the connecting means to turn the liquid and the compressed air/blasting materials mixture on or off. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20140065933 | SAND BLASTER WITH REDUCED VIBRATION AND WEAR - A sand blaster is provided that includes an engine carried by an engine mounting plate. A frame is included and an engine support isolator engages the frame and carries the engine mounting plate. The engine support isolator has a stud that extends through a first coil and a stud guide that has a tapered inner surface. The stud extends through the stud guide. In other arrangements an air regulator that is adjustable is provided, and a nozzle that features reduced wear is provided. | 03-06-2014 |
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| 20080261495 | Alighment apparatus and alignment method thereof - An exemplary alignment apparatus ( | 10-23-2008 |
| 20100041322 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PIN REMOVAL IN A CONFINED SPACE - A method for drilling or cutting a pin surrounded by solid material includes the use of a water jet tool having a nozzle that is arranged at an angle with respect to a main body of the water jet tool. The water jet is directed over a portion of the surface of the pin, and removes that portion thereby fragmenting the pin. In order to minimise damage to the surrounding material, the portions removed touches the interface between the pin and the surrounding solid material at a minimal number of points and over a minimal extent of the interface. The method is applicable in particular to the removal of pins used in a press-fit for the securing of blades on a turbine rotor. The method facilitates “in situ” removal of pins within a confined space in a short time and at reduced cost. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100062693 | TWO STEP METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR POLISHING METAL AND OTHER FILMS IN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING - A method and apparatus for removing a metal or conductive film from over a surface of a semiconductor wafer provides a two step process carried out within a single wafer processing apparatus. A first step is a wet chemical or mechanical removal process that removes an upper portion of the film at a high removal rate and is followed by a second step of a lower removal rate, the second step being CMP, chemical mechanical polishing. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100068976 | Systems and methods for preparation of conductors for electric motors - The present invention discloses, in certain aspects, methods for removing material from ends of wires, the wires being electrical conductor wires of a coil for an electric motor, the ends of the wires projecting from the coil, the methods including: securing a holder apparatus to a coil, the coil having two portions projecting therefrom, each portion including a plurality of wire ends, each wire end having material thereon; positioning the holder apparatus with the coil on a support, the support adjacent a blasting apparatus, the blasting apparatus including an enclosure; moving the holder apparatus with the coil on the support thereby moving the wire ends into the enclosure; and blasting the wire ends within the enclosure to remove the material from the wire ends. This abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure and is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims, 37 C.F.R. 1.72(b). | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100130108 | AVIRAM - A stabilized suspended platform comprises a platform suspended from a support unit by a cable. The support unit includes traction means for releasing or pulling part of the cable so as to set the platform at a desired height, and the platform includes propellers for fine movements or stabilizing the platform in space, further including remote control system with means for communicating with the support unit and the platform for controlling the spatial location of the platform. The support means may further include means for moving the platform laterally. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20110065366 | CLAMPING ASSEMBLY FOR A WATERJET - An air-actuated clamping assembly that is quickly actuated to secure a workpiece in place during machining operations, such as on a waterjet machine. The clamping operation is completed within seconds after a workpiece is placed (for example, when used in conjunction with a waterjet machine) onto the waterjet machine slats. The system greatly minimizes set-up time, allows for an adjustable clamping force, allows for one operator to set up workpieces, keeps the workpiece firmly in place and prevents movement during the machining process, is adaptable to various waterjet brands and models, and is air-actuated so that typical “house air” can be utilized. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110117823 | CONTAINMENT BARRIER FOR USE WITH SURFACE TREATMENT - A containment system comprising a rigid support panel separating a treatment area from a work area, the rigid support panel having an access aperture within which a spherical orb is rotatably and pivotably supported. The spherical orb has a port for accommodating a surface treatment equipment and the spherical orb has a viewing aperture to facilitate viewing of a surface of an object to be treated during surface treatment. The rigid support panel is used in combination with one of a rigid structure and flexible barrier to prevent any blasting media, contaminants and debris from escaping a treatment area. A transparent window seals the viewing aperture and separates an operator from a treatment area accommodating the object to be treated. The flexible barrier is translucent to permit exterior light to pass therethrough and illuminate the object to be treated. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110217907 | SURFACE APPLIED ABRASIVE CLEANING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A rotor assembly is provided for blast processing. The rotor assembly includes multiple lofting elements to create a vortex to loft particulate material to be used to process a target, and multiple elements to project the particulate material toward the target. The rotor assembly is enclosed within an operating chamber that has a target area into which the particulate material is projected to strike the target. There may further be angled deflectors at the opening to direct particulate material back toward the rotor assembly to use the | 09-08-2011 |
| 20120238188 | WATERJET ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A STRUCTURAL WATERJET NOZZLE - A waterjet assembly for an entrainment waterjet cutting head device comprises a passaged component adapted to be connected to a source of pressurised water and a waterjet nozzle for converting water pressure energy to kinetic energy to form a high velocity waterjet. The waterjet nozzle comprises superhard material and has a contracting bore. The passaged component and the waterjet nozzle are arranged such that pressurised water from the source flows through the passaged component to and through the contracting bore in the waterjet nozzle to generate the high speed waterjet. In use of the waterjet assembly, the outlet face of the passaged component is sealingly forced against the upstream face of the waterjet nozzle. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20130072094 | Wet Abrasive Blasting System with Self-Venting Assembly - The invention is directed toward wet-abrasive blasting systems used for cleaning, preparing surfaces, removing coatings, and other abrasive blasting applications. The wet abrasive basting system has a blast pot that includes a venting system. The venting system may be a self-venting system that allows gases to be vented during charging and prevents gases from accumulating in the blast pot during operation. In wet abrasive blasting systems a slurry is conveyed via a piping system, hoses, etc. to a mixer connected to a source of pressurized gas where slurry and compressed air/gas are combined and directed through the blast hose and blast nozzle. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130084785 | DESCALING APPARATUS - Provided is a descaling device for effectively removing scale formed on a surface of a hot-rolled steel strip (steel sheet). The descaling device, for example, may be configured to include: a device housing disposed in a feed path of a hot-rolled steel strip, a high-pressure fluid supply unit provided to supply a high-pressure fluid to the device housing, an abrasive input unit provided to introduce an abrasive to the device housing, and an abrasive slurry spraying unit provided in the device housing to spray an abrasive slurry of the high-pressure fluid and the abrasive mixed inside the device housing on the steel strip. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130165024 | ALPHA CASE REMOVAL PROCESS FOR A MAIN ROTOR BLADE SPAR - A method of removing an alpha case from a rotor blade by directing a water jet to mill a surface of a rotor blade spar to remove an Alpha-case therefrom. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130303057 | Pressurized Dual Fluid Jet System - A dual capability ultra high pressure (UHP) fire attack system includes a fluid jet assembly and an UHP attack line system. The fluid jet assembly and the UHP attack line system are coupled to a high pressure fluid source. The fluid is discharged from both the fluid jet assembly and the UHP attack line system as a mist having a droplet diameter of approximately 150 microns. When infused with an abrasive material, the fluid jet assembly may be used to cut through structural surfaces, so that a fire may be “knocked down” before the fuel source is attacked. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20140038497 | SURFACE TREATMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACHEIVING A SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORM SURFACE PROFILE FOR A TREATED SURFACE - A treatment system for achieving a substantially uniform surface profile of a surface to be treated. The treatment system comprises a support panel which supports a rotatable orb, and the rotatable orb has an access aperture extending therethrough which facilitates receiving a desired surface treatment equipment. The access aperture is sized so as to permit the desired surface treatment equipment to pass therethrough and move relative thereto the access aperture, during surface treatment. The treatment system comprises a monitoring system for monitoring at least one of a spacing of a remote end of the surface treatment equipment from the surface to be treated and a treatment angle of the surface treatment equipment in order to control the surface treatment of the surface to be treated and achieve a substantially uniform surface profile, of the surface to be treated, following treatment. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20160039069 | SYSTEMS FOR ABRASIVE JET PIERCING AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Various embodiments of abrasive jet cutting systems are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an abrasive jet system includes a cutting head configured to receive abrasives and pressurized fluid to form an abrasive jet. The system also includes an abrasive source configured to store abrasives that are supplied to the cutting head, as well as a fluid source configured to store fluid that is supplied to the cutting head. The system further includes a gas source configured to store pressurized gas that is selectively supplied to the cutting head. When supplied to the cutting head, the pressurized gas can advantageously affect, such as by at least partially diffusing, the abrasive jet. | 02-11-2016 |
