Abstract: A shaving system includes a shaving device and a cleaning device. The cleaning device includes a receiving space for receiving the shaving device and a reservoir that contains a cleaning liquid. When the shaving device is placed in a cleaning position, the shaving device and the cleaning device are arranged in a manner that the receiving space of the cleaning device receives a shaving unit of the shaving device. In this cleaning position, the devices are arranged and cooperate such that the fluid is transported from the reservoir to the receiving space, where the shaving unit is located. In this way, the shaving unit can be cleaned.

Abstract: A device for washing an article in a container of fluid includes a cover having a wash surface, an opposed undersurface, and multiple ducts extending therethrough, where each of the ducts has an internal wall that tapers outwardly as the duct extends away from the wash surface, and a base operatively coupled to the cover, the base having a support surface and an opposed interior surface positioned facing the undersurface of the cover. The device further includes a resilient member operatively coupled between the cover and the base to bias the cover and base apart. Pushing the article against the wash surface presses the cover towards the base and directs a portion of the fluid through the ducts onto the article. Also disclosed are a wash assembly and a washing system including the device.

Abstract: A shaving system comprising a shaving device and a cleaning device (14) is disclosed, wherein the shaving device comprises a main housing and a shaving unit coupled to the main housing, wherein the main housing accommodates an electric actuator and a first drive unit drivable by the electric actuator, the shaving unit comprising at least one hair-cutting unit and a second drive unit coupled to the first drive unit and to the hair-cutting unit such that the hair-cutting unit is drivable by the electric actuator via the first and second drive units; wherein the cleaning device (14) comprises a supporting structure (15) for supporting the shaving device, and a receiving space (28) for receiving the shaving unit when the shaving device is arranged in a cleaning position supported by the supporting structure (15); and wherein the cleaning device (14) comprises a reservoir (32) for containing a cleaning liquid and a fluid pumping unit (48) for transporting the cleaning liquid from the reservoir (32) to the receivin

Abstract: A washing container for washing or maintaining various objects includes opposite side portions, end portions, and a bottom portion. Embodiments include at least one lower support having an engagement gap extending between lower support arms and configured to releasably secure the objects. Some embodiments include opposing lower supports that secure opposite ends of the objects. An upper support arm may be used independently or together with one or more lower supports to secure one or more objects, in various positions, within the washing container. A perforated support platform support the objects above the bottom portion of the washing container and allows fluids and debris to pass to the bottom portion and into a drain trough. A debris basket within the trough limits the passage of debris into a drain.

Abstract: A pipe cleaning apparatus includes an apparatus support frame having an elongated carriage frame member; at least one pipe blasting assembly carried by the carriage frame member of the apparatus support frame and including an assembly carriage carried by the carriage frame member, a pair of generally elongated, semicircular assembly jaws pivotally carried by the assembly carriage and each having a jaw interior, a plurality of spaced-apart blast nozzles carried by each of the assembly jaws in the jaw interior and a blast pump communicating with the plurality of blast nozzles; and a linear actuator engaging the at least one pipe blasting assembly and operable to facilitate travel of the pipe blasting assembly along the carriage frame member.

Abstract: A substrate cleaning apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure includes a cleaning body head unit, a first load detection unit, and a buoyancy imparting unit. In the cleaning body head unit, a cleaning body, a shaft configured to support the cleaning body, a rotating mechanism configured to rotate the shaft, and a base member are integrally retained by a base member. The first load detection unit includes one end connected to the base member of the cleaning body head unit to detect the load received from the cleaning body head unit. The buoyancy imparting unit is connected to the other end of the first load detection unit and imparts buoyancy to the cleaning body head unit via the first load detection unit.

Abstract: A hygienic razor blade dryer is provided that comprises a housing having an interior, a razor blade holder disposed within the interior that is adapted to receive a razor blade, a dryer for drying a razor blade received in the razor blade holder, and a vacuum for evacuating the air within the interior to prevent moisture buildup in the air and on the razor blade and to inhibit oxidation on the blade surfaces. A sanitizer may also be provided to sanitize the razor blade before, during or after the dryer operation.

Abstract: A camera apparatus (1) includes: a CCD (2) serving as an imaging device; a cleaning member (3) for performing cleaning of the front face of the CCD (2); and a cleaning controller (13) for controlling the movement of the cleaning member (3). Cleaning control is carried out so that when the cleaning of the CCD (2) is started, the cleaning member (3) is moved to a cleaning position located in front of and in proximity to the CCD (2), and when the cleaning of the CCD (2) is finished, the cleaning member (3) is moved to a retracted position retracted from the cleaning position. The camera apparatus itself is provided with the function of cleaning the imaging device, thereby enabling reduction in time and effort for a cleaning operation performed on the imaging device.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus for a power driven buffing pad includes a wash plate mounted in a cleaning solution reservoir that provides agitating and cleaning contact with the pad mounted on an operating driver. The wash plate can be reciprocated vertically by the operator against a biasing arrangement to operate a pump to deliver cleaning solution from the reservoir to the face of the pad in contact with the wash plate.

Abstract: A method of cleaning and coating a used organic photoconductive drum is disclosed. Using this method remanufacturers can reliably reuse certain used organic photoconductive drums which could not be reused without this method. The method comprises providing a used organic photoconductive drum, cleaning the surface of the used organic photoconductive drum, applying a new surface layer comprising a non-volatile non-polar dielectric fluid such as a silicone oil with a viscosity of less than 200 cSt at 40 degrees Celsius. The resulting liquid surface on the used organic photoconductive drum provides wear resistance, and improved electrical characteristics allowing the used organic photoconductive drum to be used at least a second time.

Abstract: An effective process for removing organic coatings and binders from glass fiber surfaces in a manner that is both environmentally friendly and does not comprise the integrity or physical properties of the fiber.

Abstract: A single portable apparatus for cleaning and charging hearing aids combines the functions of charging and cleaning hearing aid devices into a single unit.

Abstract: Oil flushing equipment has four function modes (40) for machinery with rotating parts: the first fills the machinery (40) with oil from a tank (1), the second re-circulates the oil through the machinery (40), the third empties the oil from the machinery (40) to the tank (1) and the fourth cleans the oil in the tank. All four function modes use the motor pump unit (9) and a sequence of two pressure filters (19) in the equipment. The second and third function modes use a vacuum filter (22) situated between the machine (40) and the motor pump unit (9).

Abstract: An apparatus and method that address carry-over and contamination resulting from incomplete washing/flushing of syringe surfaces routinely exposed to samples and/or reagents. Specifically, the apparatus and method provide for washing the interior of a syringe barrel as well as interior and exterior surfaces of a syringe needle.

Abstract: A process is provided for removing polymer from a backside of a workpiece. The process includes supporting the workpiece on the backside in a vacuum chamber while leaving at least a peripheral annular portion of the backside exposed. The process further includes confining gas flow at the edge of the workpiece within a gap at the edge of the workpiece on the order of about 1% of the diameter of the chamber, the gap defining a boundary between an upper process zone containing the wafer front side and a lower process zone containing the wafer backside. The process also includes providing a polymer etch precursor gas underneath the backside edge of the workpiece and applying RF power to a region underlying the backside edge of the workpiece to generate a first plasma of polymer etch species concentrated in an annular ring concentric with and underneath the backside edge of the workpiece.

Abstract: A rinsing device for a sensor has a cylinderlike rinsing chamber which has an anterior chamber part connectable to a measuring fluid container and which is configured to receive an immersion tube that contains a sensor and is coaxial with as well as movable along the longitudinal axis L of the rinsing chamber. The rinsing chamber has a rinsing area delimited by an anterior ring groove and a rearward closure. A circumferential wall of the rinsing area has at least one inlet as well as a drainage outlet with an orifice opening for a rinsing medium. The anterior ring groove is aligned at an oblique angle (?) to the longitudinal axis, and the orifice opening borders on the most forwardly positioned location of the circumferential wall. The drainage outlet is directed at a forward angle from the orifice opening, and the circumferential wall has an internal diameter which increases continuously from the rearward end of the rinsing area up to the orifice opening.

Abstract: Above a wafer which is held by a spin chuck, a blocking member whose opposed surface to the wafer is approximately horizontal is disposed at a higher position than an organic solvent component supplying outlet which is able to move from a central position of the wafer toward the periphery of the wafer. An organic solvent component nozzle scans (moves) together with the blocking member, thereby efficiently supplying a gas containing an organic solvent component discharged from the organic solvent component supplying outlet onto a surface of the wafer without getting discharged from the vicinity of the surface of the wafer owing to the blocking member. Hence, when the organic solvent component nozzle scans (moves), the concentration of the organic solvent component is always high near the organic solvent component supplying outlet.

Abstract: An adjustable detection apparatus. The apparatus includes a first holding member and a second holding member and a detection device. The first holding member has a first sliding area, in which the second holding member is moveable. The second holding member has a second sliding area. The detection device comprises a detachable detector, wherein the detection device is moveable in the second sliding area.

Abstract: A vacuum transfer system for transferring food grade products. A biased ball in a cage with a substantially uninterrupted cage wall is utilized as a check valve. The ball may be biased by a weight to float in a predictable orientation relative to the cage. The biased ball assures that a certain portion of the ball will consistently engage with and aperture. The biased ball also minimizes chattering of the ball in the cage under high flow conditions.

Abstract: A fixture for holding a valve assembly in an automated washing system, wherein the valve assembly is movable between an opened position and a normally closed position. The fixture is comprised of first and second housing sections that are releaseably attachable to each other. The housing sections define an internal cavity that is dimensioned to hold the valve assembly in an opened position. A fluid inlet is in communication with the chamber, and is attachable to a source of an anti-microbial fluid in the washing system. A fluid outlet communicates with the chamber to allow the anti-microbial fluid to exit the fixture.

Abstract: A canister for use in a liquid disposal device featuring a lid removal bracket and a canister bracket. The canister includes a lid featuring a patient port, a vacuum port and a lip adapted to be engaged by the lid removal bracket of the liquid waste disposal device. The canister also includes a body including an open top surrounded by a circumferential rim that is engaged by the lid in a removable fashion. A tab is attached to an exterior surface of the body of the canister in a generally horizontal extending fashion and is sized and vertically spaced from the circumferential rim so as to engage the canister bracket of the liquid waste disposal device when the canister body is positioned therein and turned about a generally vertical axis.

Abstract: A solidifier for a liquid, the solidifier comprising a mixture of absorbents having different apparent densities whereby at least one absorbent is negatively buoyant and at least one absorbent is positively buoyant relative to the liquid sought to be solidified. Packaging for the solidifier is disclosed for effecting selective dispersal of the solidifier within the liquid sought to be solidified.

Abstract: The clipper oil stand has a reservoir for containing a suitable oil for cleaning, lubricating, disinfecting, and scenting the blades of a hair clipper. The reservoir has at least one sidewall and a bottom wall for containing the oil, and a cover attached to the sidewall by a hinge. A well having sloped sidewalls and a perforated bottom wall depends from the cover. A sloped cradle is mounted on top of the cover. The hair clippers are placed in the cradle, blade end downwards, the clipper blades extending through an opening in the bottom of the cradle so that oil filling into the well from the reservoir cleans and lubricates the hair clipper blades.

Abstract: A system and method for processing an edge of a substrate includes an edge roller and a first proximity head. The first proximity head being mounted on the edge roller. The first proximity head capable of forming a meniscus and including a concave portion and multiple ports opening into the concave portion. The concave portion being capable of receiving an edge of a substrate and the ports including at least one process liquid injection port, at least one vacuum port and at least one surface tension control port.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for etching a plurality of glass panels are disclosed. The apparatus is constructed by mounting a panel holder in an etch tank equipped with a rotating means for rotating the panel holder during the etching process. The panel holder is adapted for receiving a plurality of glass panels and mounting the panels in a vertical position with at least two edges of the panels mounted in a plurality of tracks for protecting conductive elements formed on the edges of the panels and also for holding the panels securely during the rotation of the panel holder. The method for etching the panels can be carried about at a rotational speed between about 5 rpm and about 60 rpm in an etchant solution of a diluted acid such as HF having a concentration of at least 5 vol. %. A suitable immersing time for the plurality of glass panels in the diluted etchant for producing panels of smaller thicknesses is at least 3 min.

Abstract: An oxide and coating removal system includes a mobile gantry or transport system supporting an end effector and high energy waterjet rotating nozzles judiciously located relative to the surface of the vehicle and includes positioning mechanism for locating the nozzle discretely relative to the vehicle. An environmentally safe system serves to re-claim the effluent by removing the contaminated particles and returning the re-claimed water to the pumping system.

Abstract: A motorcycle wheel washer includes a frame, drive belt assembly, drive system, front wheel retainer, and hoist assembly. The drive belt assembly includes a drive belt, a pair of shafts, and two pairs of belt gears. The drive system includes a motor and speed reducer. A hoist assembly includes a hoist, and a support chain. A first shaft is pivotally mounted to one end of the frame and a second shaft is pivotally mounted to the other end of the frame. A belt gear is mounted on each end of the first and second shafts. The drive belt is retained and driven by the belt gears. The motor drives the first or second shaft through a speed reducer. A front wheel retainer assembly is located on one end of the frame; a motorcycle is driven on to the end opposite the front wheel retainer assembly. The motorcycle is driven along a non-rotating drive belt until it is positioned in the front wheel retainer assembly. A pair of hooks extending from the support chain are hooked around the crash bars of the motorcycle.

Abstract: A liquid waste disposal and canister flushing system includes a cabinet with a sink for receiving the canister and a subsink for receiving a lower portion thereof. The subsink is connected to a drain line. A plunger subassembly includes a stopper which functions as a drain valve for the canister. An injection jet is connected to water and cleaning solution sources and discharges diluted cleaning solution into the canister for flushing same. The injection jet engages the plunger subassembly for ejecting the stopper from a canister drain opening. A control system includes a programmable microprocessor which can be programmed to provide drain and flush cycles of predetermined duration. A method of liquid waste disposal and canister flushing utilizes the microprocessor for delaying the flush cycle until completion of the drain cycle.

Abstract: A liquid waste disposal and canister flushing system includes a cabinet with a sink for receiving the canister and a subsink for receiving a lower portion thereof. The subsink is connected to a drain line. A plunger subassembly includes a stopper which functions as a drain valve for the canister. An injection jet is connected to water and cleaning solution sources and discharges diluted cleaning solution into the canister for flushing same. The injection jet engages the plunger subassembly for ejecting the stopper from a canister drain opening. A control system includes a programmable microprocessor which can be programmed to provide drain and flush cycles of predetermined duration. A number of different container and accessory embodiments are disclosed. A method of liquid waste disposal and canister flushing utilizes the microprocessor for delaying the flush cycle until completion of the drain cycle.

Abstract: A bearing cleaning method and accompanying kit is provided which allows for the cleaning of roller blade wheel bearings. By following a succession of steps in cooperation with a kit comprising a modular stacking unit and container and closely sized to receive the unit, a user can quickly and easily clean a plurality of roller blade wheel bearings agitating an organic solvent partially filling the container. A plurality of roller blade wheel bearings are stacked within a modular stacking unit comprising a multitude of cylindrical spacing elements, a pair of planar end caps, with each planar end cap including two integral spacing elements, and a resilient band member. The modular stacking unit, once assembled, is placed within the interior volume of a container, along with a small quantity of organic solvent.

Abstract: A liquid waste disposal and canister flushing system includes a cabinet with a sink for receiving the canister and a subsink for receiving a lower portion thereof. The subsink is connected to a drain line. A plunger subassembly includes a stopper which functions as a drain valve for the canister. An injection jet is connected to water and cleaning solution sources and discharges diluted cleaning solution into the canister for flushing same. The injection jet engages the plunger subassembly for ejecting the stopper from a canister drain opening. A control system includes a programmable microprocessor which can be programmed to provide drain and flush cycles of predetermined duration. A method of liquid waste disposal and canister flushing utilizes the microprocessor for delaying the flush cycle until completion of the drain cycle. The control system can provide drain and flush cycles of predetermined durations.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a cleaning device 5, with a cradle structure 7 receiving the shaving head 3 of a shaving apparatus 1, as well as at least one cleaning fluid container 6, 61 and a device adapted to be driven by a motor 28 for feeding the cleaning fluid, wherein the cradle structure 7 receiving the shaving head 3 is arranged separately from the cleaning fluid container 6 and is supplied with cleaning fluid from the container.

Abstract: Improved maintenance of skate bearings by means of a hand-tool adapted to rotate the ball bearings of an annular bearing assembly immersed in cleansing liquid to remove lubricant and contaminants. The tool is adapted to hold the outer annular race member of such a bearing assembly fixed and to hold the inner annular race member via its open center for rotation relative to the outer race member, thus rotating the ball bearings in the bearing assembly. Such rotational cleaning is conducive to extending the useful life of the bearings when subsequently re-oiled and re-installed in a skate wheel.

Abstract: A workpiece cleansing apparatus has a walking beam conveyor for transporting a camshaft to be cleaned to a first work station consisting of row of cradles which support the camshaft in such a way that oil ports therein are not blocked. Pressurized air is fed through an oil channel in the camshaft and passes through the oil ports to the exterior to remove moisture therefrom. The camshaft is then transported to a second work station where it is supported by cradles which mate with cradles so encircling the oil ports. The pressurized air is fed to the cradles and passes through the oil ports to the oil channel and thence to atmosphere.

Abstract: A method for the removal of deposits from a fuel injection valve of the type containing a reciprocatory sprayer needle unit including a valve member and a solenoid for operating the sprayer needle unit, in which at least a front portion of the valve is immersed in a pool of liquid detergent, and the pool is subjected to ultrasonic vibrations while maintaining a current of a liquid detergent through the valve and maintaining a reciprocatory motion of the sprayer needle unit by supplying a periodic electric current to the solenoid of the valve.

Abstract: A machine comprising a trough with pipe pieces provided one at each end thereof for the purpose of accommodating wheeled trolleys carrying the containers. A tubular frame with nozzles is positioned over the trough and is adapted to move axially therealong. The frame is arranged to communicate with the source of the washing medium for the purpose of delivering the washing medium to the nozzles. The trough consists of a stationary bottom member and side flaps mounted adjacent thereto. A drive is arranged to open said flaps during the washing process and close them after the washing to permit the container to be moved in the trough. The machine is simple in construction and can be readily fitted to a pneumatic conveyance pipeline handling domestic refuse and other loads contaminating the conveyance containers.