Abstract: A engine flushing apparatus for providing a convenient and easily portable complete apparatus for flushing the oil-lubricated portions of an engine. The engine flushing apparatus includes a solution tank for holding a solution. The solution tank comprises an upper opening and a substantially hollow interior. A suction conduit extends into the interior of the solution tank from the opening. A waste solution tank holds waste solution. The waste solution tank comprises an upper opening and a substantially hollow interior. A drain conduit extends into the interior of the waste solution tank from the opening. A pump circulates solution. The pump is in fluid communication with the suction conduit of the solution tank. An inlet conduit carries solution to the engine. The inlet conduit is adapted for connection to the oil fill opening of the engine. An outlet conduit carries solution away from the engine. The outlet conduit is connected to the oil drain opening of the engine.

Abstract: A washing machine includes a washing shaft for rotating agitating blades disposed in a dewatering tank, and the washing shaft is disposed coaxially on a hollow dewatering shaft for rotating the dewatering tank. The washing shaft is connected to the output side of a reduction mechanism, and a washing side input shaft is connected to the input side of the reduction mechanism to rotate the washing shaft by decelerating the rotation of a drive motor. A rotor of the drive motor is coupled to the lower part of the washing side input shaft. Therefore, the rotating torque of the agitating blades can be increased without increasing the torque of the drive motor. In addition, if the laundry collides against the agitating blades, the eccentricity to the washing side input shaft is suppressed, thereby the increase of the washing capacity can be handled without increasing the size of the drive motor.

Abstract: A flushing accessory for connecting a supply of domestic fresh water to the cooling jacket of a marine outboard engine for the purpose of flushing saline residue therefrom. The accessory includes a conventional “earmuffs” assembly which self-adheres to the lower unit of the outboard engine once installed thereon and a long handle enabling the accessory to be installed from within the boat. The handle is hollow, and conducts water from the domestic supply to the “earmuffs” assembly. A connector rigidly and permanently attaches the “earmuffs” assembly to the handle in an orientation such that the axis of the handle is offset from the “earmuffs” assembly. The connector is configured such that a short connector hose conducting water from the handle to the “earmuffs” assembly is disposed in close proximity to the accessory, and is not obliged to form a severe bend.

Abstract: The invention provides a pair of parallel megasonic transducers that generate parallel columns of megasonic waves across a cleaning container. Semiconductor wafers move back and forth transverse to the columns. The transducers have their back side potted with a silicone elastomer to prevent corrosion. In another embodiment megasonic waves from in-line transducers are dispersed with a cylindrical quartz rod. Water is enriched with ozone by pumping ozone under pressure through a filter into sealed housing of deionized water.

Abstract: A device for applying a patterning liquid to a web, particularly to a carpet web, has an exit slit with a plurality of valves distributed over the width of the web and arranged ahead of it, which can all be activated independent of one another, and which each supply the patterning liquid to a specific width section of the application slit. The valves are located as close as possible to the exit location so that the segment from the closing location of the valves to the exit location is as short as possible.

Abstract: An encapsulated pickling plant that operates under a permanent vacuum. The pickling plant contains at least one pickling bath, at least one lock gate in the encapsulation for introducing and removing the material to be pickled as well as an air supply and a suction station, a directed air stream into the interior of the encapsulation supported by the suction, and at least one air supply provided in the area of the lock gate. The air supply is provided within the lock gate in one embodiment, and is located on both sides of the lock gate in a second embodiment.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for injecting cleaning materials into the steam chest of a turbine and to methods for cleaning high pressure turbine using that apparatus. The apparatus enables chemical foam to be input to the turbine through an existing port by temporarily replacing a valve attached to the steam chest. The apparatus, once attached to the steam chest, is free of moving parts, yet permits injection of chemical foam through any one or more of the steam chest apertures. The apparatus includes a housing, together with a plurality of inlets, one of which is in fluid communication with a telescoping injector for sealing engagement with a steam chest aperture. In the methods of the present invention, chemical foam may be directed through any one or more of the steam chest apertures into the turbine blade sections by operation of the remaining governor/control valves.

Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus comprising a drum for containing and agitating an article, wherein the drum comprises at least two rotatable drum portions in rotatable connection with one another, a rotator member in connection with each rotatable drum portion for rotating the drum portion about an axis. The apparatus is preferably a washing machine, and the method of operating the apparatus comprises inserting at least one article, preferably a plurality of articles, into the drum; and rotating each rotatable drum portion independently of one another to agitate the article or articles.

Abstract: A scarf flushing apparatus for cleaning the inside of tubes. The apparatus comprises a continuous and uninterrupted fluid flow system. The system comprises a transfer mechanism communicating with a flow control mechanism to direct flow through a nozzle to clean each tube being indexed therethrough and to redirect flow through a bypass line and into a reservoir during the indexing sequence. A pressure gauge and regulating valve communicate with the continuous fluid flow system so as to maintain substantially constant pressure throughout the fluid flow system during the cycling process.

Abstract: A cleaning device (2) which can be moved backwards and forwards in a swimming pool (1) has a drive mechanism which can be switched to forward or backward travel and has one motor for a left-hand-side and one for a right-hand-side part of the drive mechanism and a control apparatus for controlling the drive mechanism. The control apparatus has a speed regulation apparatus for each part of the drive mechanism and has means for differentially controlling the speed of the two motors. The cleaning device has means on both parts of the drive mechanism for measuring the distances (d1, d2) covered in forward and backward travel. The angles (R1, R2) of change of direction are calculated and differentially controlled by the control apparatus on the basis of the measured distances (d1, d2) covered and an offset width (v) of the respective travel tracks.

Abstract: The cartridge holder comprises a lower jaw with a drain connector and an upper jaw with a supply connector. A cartridge may be placed between both jaws, the nipples of the cartridge being connected with the connectors. For flushing or disinfecting, the upper jaw is lowered to the lower jaw. An intermediate jaw, previously swivelled to the side, is automatically aligned with the lower jaw so that it interconnects the connectors of the outer jaws. The connectors of the outer jaws are alike. The intermediate jaw is provided with connection elements fitting into the connectors. Thus, it acts as an adapter.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for desorbing processing liquid from a processing liquid delivery line is provided. Non-thermal energy, such as ultrasonic energy or electromagnetic energy, is applied to a processing liquid delivery line. The non-thermal energy may be applied directly to the processing liquid delivery line, or may be applied indirectly via a conducting medium which distributes the energy along the length of the processing liquid delivery line. When non-thermal energy in the form of electromagnetic energy is employed, the frequency of the electromagnetic energy is adjusted to match the vibrational frequency of the absorbed molecules of processing liquid.

Abstract: A parts washing system comprises a wash liquid holding tank having a return opening, a rinse liquid holding tank also having a return opening, a wash chamber with drain port situated above both the wash liquid holding tank and the rinse liquid holding tank, a parts carrier movable from a loading position outside the wash chamber to a position inside the wash chamber, a nozzle adapted to direct liquid from one of the holding tanks into the wash chamber, at least one pump for transferring wash liquid and rinse liquid from the wash liquid holding tank and the rinse liquid holding tank to the spray nozzle, and a substantially L-shaped liquid diverter. The L-shaped liquid diverter is rotatably mounted at the drain port of the wash chamber for rotation in a substantially vertical plane. The L-shaped liquid diverter has an outlet end for dispensing liquid from the wash chamber to one of the wash liquid holding tank and the rinse liquid holding tank.

Abstract: A bulk dispenser includes a dispensing chamber having an open upper end. A storage chamber is fitted within the dispensing chamber and includes a dispensing opening spaced above the bottom of the dispensing chamber. A valve is within the dispensing opening and is movable from a closed position preventing fluid from leaving the storage chamber to an open position permitting fluid to flow through the dispensing opening into the dispensing chamber. A spring biases the valve to its closed position.

Abstract: An engine cleaning system has a cleaning solution container having a filter element therein and is adapted to establish a predetermined quantity of solution for a particular engine. Solution is pumped from the solution container to the engine interior by the engine oil pump, and a solution drain line connects the engine interior and the solution container. Oil and cleaning solution are pumped by the engine oil pump continuously during the cleaning process. The solution container has a removable closure for filter replacement and a drain valve for solution and oil.

Abstract: A vent for a dishwasher provides a valve with dual actuation, either to be electrically actuated according to a cycle of the dishwasher so as to close during periods of high noise generation, typically the wash cycle, and opened during the dry cycle, or to be actuated independently of the cycle under pressure differences such as may be caused by interruption of the dishwasher cycle and opening and closing of the dishwasher door such as may cause a pressure surge as the introduced cool air is rapidly heated in the interior of the dishwasher.

Abstract: A method for the treatment of objects, preferably wafers, in a corresponding apparatus. The apparatus having at least two or more process chambers for receiving and treating the objects as well as a handling apparatus, for example a robot arm, for loading and unloading the process chambers. To date, all the process chambers have been loaded with the objects directly in succession. Accordingly, the actual treatment begins virtually simultaneously in all the process chambers. Furthermore, the necessary cleaning processes in the process chambers are also carried out virtually simultaneously.

Abstract: A double, front loading, dishwasher comprising two side-by-side dishwashing cabinets each provided with a washing arm and either a common pump and motor or an individual pump and motor is described. Preferably, the dishwasher is designed to fit into an existing kitchen cabinet and even more preferably into an eye level kitchen cabinet so that while one cabinet is used to store clean dishes and cutlery the other cabinet is available to load and wash another set of dirty dishes. Storage of a set of clean dishes in the dishwasher saves time as the step of unloading the dishwasher to a separate storage cabinet is eliminated, as the clean dishes may be unloaded directly to the table.

Abstract: Apparatus comprising first and second containers for holding contact lens care compositions and contact lens cases, respectively. The first container defines a chamber adapted to hold contact lens care composition and has an outlet. The second container defines a compartment and is adapted to be removably secured to the first container such that the second container extends outwardly away from the first container with the second container removably secured to the first container. A closure assembly is preferably provided and is coupled to the outlet of the first container. The closure assembly includes a passageway in fluid communication with the outlet and is adapted to provide for egress of the contact lens care composition from the chamber. A cap member is adapted to be moved between an open position in which the passageway is open and a closed position in which the passageway is closed.

Abstract: A washing machine with a tilted tub assembly is disclosed. In the washing machine, the tub assembly is suspended and supported within an upright housing at a predetermined angle relative to the perpendicular of the housing. The tilted position of the tub assembly within the housing is stably held by damper hangers, shock absorbing units and/or elastic support units. The tilted tub assembly is convenient to users while putting or taking laundry into or out of the tub assembly. The tilted tub assembly also forms complex and active water currents suitable for preventing laundry from being entangled during a washing operation. The washing effect of the washing machine is thus improved with a reduced deviation of the washing effect. The washing machine almost completely prevents its drive motor from being overloaded and conserves the operational time while washing laundry. This saves water and electric power during a washing operation.