Patents Examined by Samuel A Waldbaum
  • Patent number: 7819987
    Abstract: An antigen exposure chamber for quickly performing cleaning and drying with high quality is provided. The antigen exposure chamber of the present invention includes: a cleaning water supply device for supplying cleaning water for cleaning the antigen exposure chamber; cleaning nozzles for jetting the cleaning water supplied from the cleaning water supply device into the antigen exposure chamber and ducts of fan units to clean the antigen exposure chamber and the ducts; a floor surface of the antigen exposure chamber; and an exhaust device provided below the floor surface to exhaust air from the floor surface of the antigen exposure chamber and collect and drain the cleaning water during cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Shinryo Corporation
    Inventors: Toshio Fujita, Huaipeng Tang, Akihiro Seta, Minoru Okuda, Kazuhiro Hashigucci, Kimihiro Okubo
  • Patent number: 7815747
    Abstract: A system for washing a stream of eggs which are uniformly distributed on m feed rows of a transport device and assume well-defined positions thereon, comprising—a feeding section, having, at least at the location of the washing of the eggs, m feed rows with the eggs on diabolos which are attached to cross axes whose ends are connected to endless chains, a washing device through which the eggs on the feed rows are passed and washed,—a dirt detection device for testing the washed eggs for residues of dirt, whereby, according to a well-determined procedure carried out by, for instance, a computer, each egg is assigned a dirt grade, while the washed eggs are passed on the feed rows along the detection device, a discharge device to which are allocated, in accordance with and following said procedure, those eggs whose dirt grade has exceeded a predetermined limit, and which discharges them as dirty eggs from the feed rows, while the other eggs proceed as clean eggs on a follow-on conveyor virtually from the dischar
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: FPS Food Processing Systems B.V.
    Inventors: Hossein Moayeri, Adrianus Van Pinxteren
  • Patent number: 7814769
    Abstract: A drum type washing machine including a balancer capable of rapidly reducing vibration of a spin tub. The drum type washing machine includes a spin tub which is rotated by receiving rotational force from a driving motor through a rotating shaft, a rear balancer having an annular shape and being coupled to the spin tub, and a shaft flange provided at a center portion thereof with the rotating shaft and coupled to the spin tub so as to uniformly transfer the rotational force to the spin tub. The rear balancer is supported on a rear surface of a rear cover by the shaft flange. Thus, the balls accommodated in the balancer are prevented from moving out of the balancer, even if the balancer is broken due to long-period use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ja Young Kim, Ito Michiaki, Doo Young Ryu, Myung Sun Kang
  • Patent number: 7810512
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a dishwasher. A dishwasher includes a washing tub in which dishes are placed, a steam generator that generates steam and a nozzle part in which a flow direction of the steam is diverted at least one time to allow the steam exhausted to the washing tub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Joon Ho Pyo, Tae Hee Lee
  • Patent number: 7806129
    Abstract: The present invention is a device for cleaning a soiled paint roller. The device comprises a housing supported by at least two leg members. The housing includes an opened top, a plurality of sidewalls and a bottom wall. A spindle is interiorly mounted to the bottom wall of the container at a predetermined height, the spindle having means for circumferentially engaging the paint roller. An inlet port is mounted to a side wall and in fluid communication with a cleaning fluid source. At least one stationary sprayer is interiorly mounted to the bottom wall at a predetermined height and a predetermined distance from an end of the spindle. The at least one stationary sprayer is operationally coupled to the inlet port and is in fluid communication with the inlet port for providing a continuous stream of water directly onto the paint roller. At least one pivoting sprayer is interiorly mounted to the bottom portion at a predetermined height and a predetermined distance from the spindle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Inventor: Abdal-Rahim Jabbar
  • Patent number: 7806990
    Abstract: A dishwasher is a type in which a part of wash water contained in a wash water tank is replaced with rinse water every washing cycle. The dishwasher determines whether a present washing cycle is in timing of executing a detergent increase supply processing or in timing of executing a detergent normal supply processing (S304). Based on this determination result, by the execution of the detergent increase supply processing, a supply amount of the detergent is increased (S309). Consequently, in the dishwasher, the detergent concentration in the wash water is properly adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Hoshizaki Denki Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Yoshimasa Tameishi, Tomio Suyama, Kouji Suyama, Masumi Notsu, Mamoru Tsumori
  • Patent number: 7805965
    Abstract: A drum washing machine allows a plurality of electric wires to be easily secured in a cabinet, in addition to reinforcing strength of a top plate. The drum washing machine includes a cabinet having an opening at an upper portion thereof, a top plate to cover the opening, and a reinforcement placed at a predetermined position of the opening to support and reinforce the top plate. A wire holder is provided at a predetermined portion of the reinforcement to hold the electric wires arranged in the cabinet. The drum washing machine is provided with the reinforcement, which reinforces the strength of the top plate, and allows the electric wires to be easily arranged and held in the cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jae Myong Kim, Koan Seog Namkung, Koang Hun Ryu
  • Patent number: 7803233
    Abstract: A device or arrangement for cleaning a pipe separator (1) in which the separator body (2) includes an extended, tubular body with an inlet (4) and an outlet (5) having essentially the same diameter as the separator body. At the outlet, there is a bend or a loop (3) designed to maintain a fluid level in the separator. Just before the bend, there is an outlet (6) with an outlet pipe (9) for conducting fluid, e.g. water, from the separator. Sand or other particulate materials introduced into the outlet (6) are returned, using a pump (7) arranged on the outlet pipe (9), together with the fluid from the outlet, to the separator after the bend (3) by means of reversal with a valve (8) via a return pipe (11). In connection with the outlet (6), there is a flushing device having a pipe loop (12) connected to the outlet pipe (9) for the return of fluid from the outlet to the nozzles (14) arranged in the outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: Norsk Hydro ASA
    Inventors: Per Eivind Gramme, Gunnar Hannibal Lie
  • Patent number: 7797970
    Abstract: A washing machine that has at least one balancer that increases durability by reinforcing the strength of the balancer and is installed on a rotating tub in a rapid and convenient way. The balancer includes first and second housings that have an annular shape and are fused to form a closed internal space, and the first housing including at least one support for reinforcing the strength of the balancer. A spin tub includes an annular recess corresponding to the balancer so as to be coupled with the balancer. The support protrudes from the first housing and comes into contact with a wall of the recess and guides the balancer to be maintained in the recess in place. The supports are integrally molded to the first housing at predetermined intervals along at least a first wall of the first housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Doo Young Ryu, Ja Yojng Kim, Ito Michiaki, Myung Sun Kang
  • Patent number: 7793525
    Abstract: A clothes mover in a washing machine comprises a body mounted for reciprocal rotational movement about a generally vertical axis and at least one vane, which comprises a base mounted to the body and a tail extending from the base and having an upper edge that transitions into a tip. The tail can be free of the body for side-to-side flexing and can be configured such that a portion of the tail extending between the upper edge and the tip can flex from a generally vertical position toward the body. The body can be made of a first material, and the vane can be made of a second material different from the first material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Viktor N. Kopyrin, Robert J. Pinkowski, James J. Visin, Raveendran Vaidhyanathan, Mary E. Zeitler, Dale E. Mueller
  • Patent number: 7784309
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a laundry machine having control panel to which a display secured. A laundry machine including a control panel in which a display for displaying operational conditions is provided, the laundry machine includes a mounting part provided in a predetermined portion of the control panel to mount the display therein, at least one insert groove provided at the mounting part, and an insert protrusion provided at the display, corresponding to the at least one insert groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Sung Gi Hwang, Ju Han Yoon, Seong Kyu Kim, Seon Il Heo
  • Patent number: 7784475
    Abstract: A vehicle treatment apparatus for a vehicle cleaning system includes a frame structure having a pair of vertical side supports that are secured to the ground and are spaced apart from one another. The pair of vertical side supports have a generally horizontal treatment member extending therebetween. The horizontal treatment member has a first end and a second end and is configured to communicate with a vehicle that passes thereunder. Each of the pair of vertical side supports include a retention mechanism formed therein for engaging a respective one of the first end and the second end of the generally horizontal treatment member. The generally horizontal treatment member is in communication with a controller to allow substantially vertical movement within each of the retention mechanism from a home position to at least one lower position where it communicates with the vehicle. The generally horizontal treatment member is in communication with a sensor to monitor application of a force thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Motor City Wash Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Wentworth, Lionel Belanger
  • Patent number: 7765839
    Abstract: A drum type washer and a door thereof are provided to eliminate moisture inside a door glass using natural convection. The door of the drum type washer includes a door glass, an inner door having a holder integral to the inner door to support an outer surface of the door glass, an outer door having a support rib integral to the outer door to support an inner surface of the door glass, the support rib including a hole set formed in the support rib such that an inside of the door glass communicates with an exterior of the drum type washer. With this configuration, the moisture created inside the door glass can be rapidly eliminated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Young Suk Chung
  • Patent number: 7763118
    Abstract: A dishwasher includes a tub, a steam generator for generating steam, a water supply passage for supplying washing water to the steam generator, a release valve having a steam passage along which the steam generated by the steam generator is supplied to the tub, and a condensed water passage connected to the water supply passage to allow water condensed by the steam to fall to the water supply passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Joon Ho Pyo, Sang Heon Yoon, Tae Hee Lee
  • Patent number: 7757522
    Abstract: An agitator assembly for an automatic washing machine comprises an agitator and an auger mounted to the agitator. The auger comprises a tubular body defining a peripheral surface and having a central longitudinal axis. A vane spirals around the tubular body and extends from the peripheral surface from a root having a thickness T to a tip. The vane has a width W measured from the peripheral surface along a line perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis to the tip. The vane is formed by a plurality of ledges, with adjacent ledges joined by steps. With this configuration, the vane can have a relatively small root thickness T and a relatively large width W.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Robert J. Pinkowski, Viktor J. Kopyrin, James J. Visin, Raveendran Vaidhyanathan, Edward S. Hynek
  • Patent number: 7753062
    Abstract: A spray arm for a dishwasher is provided, comprising a first portion having a first engaging surface extending about an outer surface periphery thereof, and a second portion having a second engaging surface extending about the outer surface thereof and complementarily configured with respect to the first engaging surface. The engaging surfaces form a laterally-extending, non-linear interface upon engagement such that the first and second portion outer surfaces are directed away from each other. The second portion also includes a flange extending about the outer surface, and disposed laterally outward of and spaced apart from the second engaging surface, to define a channel having a depth extending across the interface. A securing material is introduced into and substantially fills the channel, and extends across the interface and about the first portion outer surface periphery, to secure the first and second portions together. An associated method is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
    Inventors: James L. Burrows, Gregory A. Meyer
  • Patent number: 7753061
    Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for flushing the residue from internal surfaces of cavities in, for example, turbine blades. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, provision is made for simultaneously flushing the internal cavities of a plurality of turbine blades, with each blade having a plurality of cavities therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventor: Ramon M. Velez, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7753059
    Abstract: A fluid ejection gun includes: a flexible ejection tube for ejecting a fluid, the fluid being supplied to the inside of the ejection tube, the fluid being ejected from the tip of the ejection tube; a guide disposed to surround the ejection tube and introduce the ejection tube along the inner surface of the guide, the ejection tube being moved by the fluid ejected from the tip of the ejection tube; a casing disposed to surround the guide, the casing having an opening section forward in the ejection direction of the fluid ejected from the tip of the ejection tube; and a suction unit provided to the casing for sucking the fluid ejected from the ejection tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: GA-REW Corporation
    Inventor: Kaga Hasegawa
  • Patent number: 7754023
    Abstract: A composition and method for treating oversprayed paints in paint spray booths is provided. The method includes contacting the paint overspray with a wash water system comprising an agitated solution containing a microorganism concentrate so as to collect the paint overspray in the agitated solution. The solution containing the paint overspray is passed to a holding area for phase separation into an organic phase containing paint overspray and an aqueous phase. The organic phase containing the paint overspray, which contains the paint solids portion, and, optionally, an organic solvents portion, is separated from the aqueous phase. The wash water system for treating paint overspray in paint spray booths contains a microorganism concentrate in an amount effective in precipitating the paint solids and, optionally, organic solvents, from the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Albu, Timothy P. O'Mara, John J. Boehmer, Robert N. Deneau, Roger Forsberg
  • Patent number: 7748394
    Abstract: A dishwasher with a system for filling level recognition may be achieved which reliably determines the fluid level inside the dishwasher without the use of moving parts, whereby the dishwasher is provided with at least one capacitive filling level sensor for recognition of the fluid level of the rinsing fluid contained in the dishwasher, the electrical capacitance of which changes depending on the height of the fluid level. The fluid level in the dishwasher can thus be reliably determined without the need for moving parts and merely by the use of electronic components. The system further permits a non-contact filling level recognition, whereby the filling level sensor and the rinsing fluid do not come into contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
    Inventors: Georg Curtius, Bernd Hesterberg, Michael Rosenbauer, Peter Schweier