Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Mauri A. Jarvinen
  • Patent number: 6565818
    Abstract: A recycling system melts unused portions of soap in order to improve the efficiency of the soaking procedure. A chamber has a pump and a screen that holds the soap disposed therein, while a tube member connects to the chamber. One or two conduits are fluid flow connected to the outlet port of the pump and each have one or more jets that protrude through the tube member. Soap is placed onto the screen and water is drawn into the chamber by the pump. The inlet pattern of the pump creates a flow of water that flows over the soap on the screen, with the soap laden water being pumped through the conduits and discharged into the sink by the jets. Now that the soap has melted into soap laden water, pieces and bits of soap will not stick to the fabric at the conclusion of the soak wash period. A fluid level switch deactivates the pump if the water within the sink falls below a certain level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Inventor: Mauri A. Jarvinen