Actuating Means Carried By Or Extending Through Tank Cover Patents (Class 134/197)
  • Patent number: 8709172
    Abstract: Washing apparatus includes a washing chamber having two lateral walls, bottom wall and upper wall, and at the front an aperture for inlet and/or outlet; a main distribution circuit to distribute treatment fluid inside the chamber; a trolley-type movement device, insertable into the chamber, including a frame to support objects to be subjected to a washing cycle in the chamber and on which treatment fluid distribution elements are mounted. The frame formed by hollow tubular elements functioning as a secondary distribution circuit of washing liquid towards the distribution elements; a connector element located on a frame upper part as a secondary distribution circuit delivery element; and a hydraulic connection pipe mounted on the upper wall, to connect hydraulically the main distribution circuit to the secondary distribution circuit connector element, selectively movable vertically between a first position connected to the connector element and a second position separate from the connector element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Steelco SpA
    Inventor: Ottorino Casonato
  • Patent number: 8656935
    Abstract: In a thin plate member washing apparatus, when a rotary arm member supporting a mesh member holding portion is rotated using a rotary handle, tap water flows over the surface of a mesh member, and medicinal fluid residue deposited on the mesh member is removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Omron Healthcare Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yusuke Kato, Takanobu Yamauchi, Kei Asai, Makoto Tabata, Yusaku Sakoda
  • Patent number: 8627837
    Abstract: In a thin plate member washing apparatus, when a rotary arm member supporting a mesh member holding portion is rotated using a rotary handle, tap water flows over the surface of a mesh member, and medicinal fluid residue deposited on the mesh member is removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Omron Healthcare Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yusuke Kato, Takanobu Yamauchi, Kei Asai, Makoto Tabata, Yusaku Sakoda
  • Patent number: 8584688
    Abstract: A hand carried, manually operated apparatus for cleaning flooring, carpet, upholstery, and the like includes a cleansing fluid chamber, a waste fluid chamber, a pump and an applicator. A first fluid passageway connects the pump and cleansing fluid chamber, a second passageway connects the cleansing fluid chamber and applicator, a third passageway connects the applicator and waste fluid chamber, and a fourth passageway connects the waste fluid chamber and pump. A first one-way valve permits flow from the pump to the cleansing fluid chamber but inhibits reverse flow; and a second one-way valve permits flow from the applicator to the waste fluid chamber but inhibits reverse flow. Air is transferred through the pump from the waste fluid chamber to the cleansing fluid chamber as cleansing fluid is transferred to the applicator from the cleansing fluid chamber and waste fluid is transferred from the applicator to the waste fluid chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Season 4, LLC
    Inventors: Ken Joyner, Daniel Lee Bizzell, Karl Christopher Gabriel, Raeshon Lamont McNeil, Thomas James Philpott, Michael Starkey, Juan Carlos Perez, Ian D. Kovacevich
  • Patent number: 8454759
    Abstract: Washing machine for screen that includes a closed washing chamber having internal nozzles for cleaning the screen. The nozzles are provided on a flushing frame enclosing the screen, and the flushing frame may be moved upwards and downwards within the chamber whereby the screen is flushed and cleaned. A method for cleaning the screen in the washing machine is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: M-I L.L.C.
    Inventor: Kjell Rune Selsvik
  • Patent number: 8122898
    Abstract: A rotating and telescoping cleaning system improves high pressure water cleaning of the inner surfaces of vessels or tanks. Vessels can be vertically divided with dividing plates with centered through-holes. Synchronized and controlled transverse and rotary movements of water jets result in a controlled spiral or helical cleaning track along the vessel walls. The water jets are directed at a pre-adjusted distance from the vessel wall and the travel speed of the water nozzle jets is exactly controlled allowing the removal of very hard deposits. One pass with the tool carrier with operating water jets along the length axis of the vessel results in a thoroughly cleaned vessel wall. The tool unfolds and folds inside of the vessel powered by the flow of the high pressure cleaning water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Aquajet Ltd.
    Inventors: Christian Geppert, Stefan Schroth
  • Patent number: 7967020
    Abstract: A hand held self contained cleaning apparatus includes a reservoir containing a single use cleaning and/or disinfecting liquid, a pump, and a nozzle for directing a spray of the cleaning and/or disinfecting liquid against a soiled nipple of a pacifier or baby bottle cap. The apparatus includes a platform for supporting the pacifier or bottle cap, a mouth for inserting the nipple into an area just above the nozzle, and a separator for preventing dirty liquid from returning to the reservoir. The spray is directed against a soiled nipple to loosen and remove soil from the nipple. After cleaning the pacifier or bottle cap, the dirty cleaning liquid is released so new clean liquid may be used for the next cleaning. The apparatus may be carried with other related items and used to clean the pacifier or bottle cap at any location and in particular away from home.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Inventor: Matthew Jimenez
  • Patent number: 7926495
    Abstract: Device (1) for mold cleaning, in particular for molds (2) which are used to produce lipstick leads, wherein said device (1) comprises means (3) for inserting steam into said mold (2) to be cleaned and means (4) for collecting said steam and, where applicable, residues from said mold (2) to be cleaned as well as a corresponding method and a molding apparatus for molding materials with a corresponding mold cleaning device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Weckerle GmbH
    Inventors: Franz Xaver Gilg, Sven Droste
  • Patent number: 7866908
    Abstract: An assembly structured to clean the head portion of a stethoscope comprising a housing including a path of travel along which the head portion passes during cleaning. A supply of cleaning fluid is associated with a dispenser assembly which is cooperatively disposed relative to an activating assembly. The activating assembly is manually operated due to moveable engagement with the head portion as it travels along the path of travel. The activating assembly is thereby operatively positioned to activate the dispenser assembly when engaged by the head portion as it passes along the path of travel. The dispenser assembly delivers the cleaning fluid to an applicator assembly which distributes the cleaning fluid to the head portion and facilitates the cleaning thereof and removal of excess cleaning fluid there from.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Inventors: Michael Perlman, James M. Sellers, Keith Rubin, Mathew Cardinali, Michael R. Cole, Sidney Perlman
  • Patent number: 7503335
    Abstract: An assembly structured to clean the head portion of a stethoscope comprising a housing including a path of travel along which the head portion passes during cleaning. A supply of cleaning fluid is associated with a dispensing assembly which is cooperatively disposed relative to an activating assembly. The activating assembly is manually operated due to moveable engagement with the head portion as it travels along the path of travel. The activating assembly is thereby operatively positioned to activate the dispenser assembly when engaged by the head portion as it passes along the path of travel. The dispensing assembly delivers the cleaning fluid to an applicator assembly which distributes the cleaning fluid to the head portion and facilitates the cleaning thereof and removal of excess cleaning fluid there from.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Seedlings Life Science Ventures, LLC.
    Inventors: Michael Perlman, James M. Sellers, Keith Rubin, Mathew Cardinali, Michael R. Cole, Sidney Perlman
  • Patent number: 7406973
    Abstract: An assembly structured to clean the head portion of a stethoscope comprising a housing including a path of travel along which the head portion passes during cleaning. A supply of cleaning fluid is associated with a dispensing assembly which is cooperatively disposed relative to an activating assembly. The activating assembly is manually operated due to moveable engagement with the head portion as it travels along the path of travel. The activating assembly is thereby operatively positioned to activate the dispenser assembly when engaged by the head portion as it passes along the path of travel. The dispensing assembly delivers the cleaning fluid to an applicator assembly which distributes the cleaning fluid to the head portion and facilitates the cleaning thereof and removal of excess cleaning fluid there from.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Seedlings Life Science Ventures, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Perlman, James M. Sellers, Keith Rubin, Mathew Cardinali, Michael R. Cole, Sidney Perlman
  • Publication number: 20040107978
    Abstract: A jar fillable with cleaning fluid has a lid with a suspension system for roller bearings hanging from the inside of the lid. On each of two or more suspension systems, bearings are interwoven between two sides of an overlapping plastic tie looped through a securing loop in the lid. Any desired number of bearings of various sizes and shapes are secured, with a synching of the tie at the bottom, in an alternating array with all bearings parallel, no bearings touching, and each bearing positioned to receive a flow of cleaning fluid through it. The container is shaken in a direction perpendicular to each bearing for maximum cleaning. The bearings are installed by screwing on the lid and removed by removal of the lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2002
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventor: Edward W. Lynn
  • Patent number: 6672317
    Abstract: This invention relates to a cleaning device for rotationally symmetrical bodies, in particular for vehicle wheel rims with or without tires. Said device is designed for mechanical cleaning, using a moving cleaning fluid in a cleaning bath (20). The cleaning bath (20) has at least one vibrator (34 to 37) which places a cleaning fluid in a state of turbulence in the ultrasound region. A heater (38) is also provided in order to heat the cleaning fluid and is located in the cleaning unit. A holder (30) is arranged in the cleaning unit in order to accommodate a receiving device which can e swiveled inwards or swiveled outwards and which is designed to hold the rotationally symmetrical body that is to e cleaned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Assignee: Beissbarth GmbH
    Inventor: Oliver Wohlgemuth
  • Patent number: 6405741
    Abstract: Washing apparatus for one or more fluid dispensers is disclosed. The apparatus includes a container for washing fluid, a support portion to support the fluid dispensers, and a handle which, in the preferred embodiment, may be used to force the support means and dispensers through the washing fluid in a plunging action so that the washing fluid under pressure is forced through the fluid dispensers to clean them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Inventor: Peter Kevin McCully
  • Patent number: 5511396
    Abstract: A low frequency vibration type washing machine has an oscillating disc suitable for both generation of an effective circulation current in the multi-phase washing medium and prevention of energy loss. The oscillating disc vertically vibrates in the multi-phase washing medium in the washing tub at different ascending and descending velocities, thus to generate an effective circulation current in the multi-phase washing medium. A plurality of perforations are formed in the oscillating disc for both reduction of the washing medium resistance and generation of the effective circulation current in the washing medium. The washing machine also has an elastic body mounted on the oscillating disc for preservation of vibration energy loss of the washing medium in the form of elastic energy. The washing tub is preferably rounded at its inner bottom corner and at its inner bottom center about the disc drive shaft penetrating the bottom center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1996
    Assignee: Goldstar Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jung C. Kim, Dong Y. Oh, Gyu S. Choe, Kyung S. Hong, Kyung H. Kim, Joo H. Lee, Ha I. Lee, Kyeong B. Park, Dong S. Gil, Oh H. Kwon, Byoung H. Kwon
  • Patent number: 4981523
    Abstract: A fluid distribution apparatus is provided which includes a sensor for developing control signals representative of the profile of a vehicle to be cleaned and a tube for distributing fluid. The tube is movable horizontally in directions parallel to the path of a vehicle being cleaned and vertically toward and away from the path of the vehicle. Movements of the tube are controlled to position the tube in front of the vehicle and move the tube in the direction of movement of the vehicle and to position the tube above the vehicle and move the tube in a direction opposite that of the vehicle and simultaneously move the tube vertically to follow the profile of the vehicle. The tube is also positioned behind the vehicle and moved in the direction of the vehicle after the profiling. Oscillatory movement of the tube about a plurality of angular positions is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 1, 1991
    Assignee: Sherman Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Sherman L. Larson, Daniel DelPrato, Carl C. Beer, Anthony J. Tomasello, Ray Hoy
  • Patent number: 4766755
    Abstract: A plunger-type paint roller cleaning device wherein such device is suitably constructed for forcing a solvent longitudinally and peripherally through the nap of a wet, previously-used paint roller. In one embodiment a one-way valve is employed in conjunction with a container suitably designed to receive a paint roller. The plunger of the invention serves to draw external solvent fluid inwardly within the container, whereas a reverse action of the plunger forces the charge of solvent so drawn in to proceed longitudinally and peripherally through the roller nap, such solvent thereby carrying wet paint or other painting medium from the nap for exit from the container. In another embodiment the container receives the roller and then is filled with a charge of solvent, the container later to be closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1988
    Inventor: Dixon L. Allen
  • Patent number: 4157922
    Abstract: The apparatus comprises a base including an air pump with an electrically driven diaphragm and an air outlet tube passing through the wall of the base and projecting above its top surface; a separate container adapted for receiving a cleaning liquid and an object to be cleaned, the bottom of the container being provided with an inwardly projecting air inlet collar, the projecting air outlet tube snugly fitting into the air inlet collar; and a porous air distributor mounted on the air inlet collar within the container to distribute minute air bubbles throughout the entire cleaning space in the container and to prevent leakage of the cleaning liquid when the container is removed from the base. An auxiliary capsule adapted to receive the object to be cleaned is insertable into the container. Devices for regulating the amount of the air supplied to the liquid can be added to the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1978
    Date of Patent: June 12, 1979
    Inventor: Manfred Luik