Patents Examined by Jason Ko
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Patent number: 9192967Abstract: A compact, modular and fully integrateable apparatus for recycling volatile cleaning solvents which can be utilized independently as a stand-alone recycler unit in conjunction with any typical parts washer apparatus (e.g., sink-on-a-drum or immersion type units) in common use. The core modular recycler component can also be fully integrated with a wash basin component and a docking base that is specifically designed to be docked to standard drums containing cleaning solvent, thereby providing a fully integrated recycler/parts washer apparatus that has a significantly reduced footprint. The core modular recycler component includes an outer housing surrounding a distillation chamber with heaters, a condenser and cooling fan, a vacuum/fluid pump, a clean distillate reservoir and a residue discharge port. Periodically, during continuous recycling operations, batches (e.g.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2011Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: SystemOne Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Carlos R. Suarez, Christopher Hiatt
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Patent number: 9186033Abstract: A soiled surface cleaning system is described for pre spraying soiled surface areas, and for rinsing and extracting the pre sprayed soiled surface areas, wherein the pre spraying of the soiled surface areas does not have to be stopped in order to perform the rinsing and extracting of the pre sprayed soiled surface areas.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2013Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Inventor: Edward Michael Kubasiewicz
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Patent number: 9187856Abstract: In a washing machine according to the present invention, if a washing step is ended, a distribution step that the inner tub containing the washing water is rotated in one direction and fabrics is distributed to a side wall of the inner tub and the washing water is discharged to outside is performed. Because a fabric is evenly distributed in the distribution step, a dehydration step can be performed without carrying out a separate procedure for avoiding unbalance. Therefore, energy such as washing time and power used during the operation of the washing machine and amount of water used can be saved. Also, since a washing machine according to the present invention rotates the inner tub not only during the distribution step but also during the hydration step afterwards, operation of a clutch used to selectively rotate the pulsator and the inner tub at the time of entering to the dehydration step from the distribution step is not required.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2010Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventor: Youngjong Kim
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Patent number: 9188163Abstract: A shaft bushing is provided that can be automatically cleaned in place, without requiring manual cleaning by a technician, and that can be used with food processing equipment. The shaft bushing has a body with a circumferential sidewall, opposing ends, and an opening in at least one of the ends the can accept cleaning fluid thereinto. The opening may be defined by ends of longitudinal grooves that extend along the bushing and that may direct the cleaning fluid between the bushing body and the support structure, and/or the bushing body and the shaft.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2011Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: Custom Fabricating & Repair, Inc.Inventors: Timothy J. Isenberg, John E. Zirbel
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Patent number: 9187855Abstract: A modular laundry system comprises at least two horizontally arranged laundry appliances. Each of the at least two laundry appliances have a top, and a worksurface extends over the tops of the at least two laundry appliances. The worksurface can form a continuous surface above the at least two laundry appliances.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2009Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Kevin James Gilboe, Lorraine L. Achterberg, James William Kendall
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Patent number: 9179818Abstract: A dishwasher appliance is provided with a spray arm assembly. The spray arm assembly defines an orifice for directing liquid out of the spray arm assembly. The orifice can selectively receive a nozzle with a particular outlet geometry. By selectively receiving the nozzle, a spray pattern of liquid exiting the orifice can be changed by replacing or modifying the nozzle without remanufacturing or replacing the spray arm assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2012Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Joel Charles Boyer, Errin Whitney Gnadinger, Ronald Scott Tarr, Satish Kumar Raju Buddharaju
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Patent number: 9174711Abstract: Device for maneuvering and propulsion of a cleaning apparatus for removal of marine fouling from marine installations below surface. The device at least includes an induction part adapted to supply a fluid at high pressure, a nozzle with an inlet for supply of the fluid at high pressure, and a tubular body with an induction side and an outlet where said nozzle is arranged close to the induction side. The device also includes a system for cleaning of marine installations where one or more devices for maneuvering and propulsion are used.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2009Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: MPI TROND SIVERTSENInventor: Trond Sivertsen
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Patent number: 9175431Abstract: The present invention relates to a laundry machine for treating laundry. One embodiment of the laundry machine may include a water supply valve, a drum (30) in which laundry is placed, a tub (20) in which the drum (30) is rotatably placed, the tub (20) having an extended portion (23a) which extends forward and have an opening at a front portion thereof for laundry entrance, and a tub water supply portion (140), and a water supply line to guide water from the water supply valve to the tub water supply portion (140).Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2009Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Sang Hun Kim, Soo Bong Kim, Jung Tae Song, Ig Geun Kwon, Suk Yun Moon, Hee Tae Lim, Dong Il Lee
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Patent number: 9167951Abstract: Dishwasher appliances are provided. A dishwasher appliance includes a tub defining a chamber for the receipt of articles for cleaning, a sump for collecting liquid from the chamber, a fluid circulation conduit for circulating liquid in the tub, and a first pump downstream of and in fluid communication with the sump. The dishwasher appliance further includes an adsorption assembly, the adsorption assembly including a desiccant module and an adsorption conduit extending through the desiccant module. The dishwasher appliance further includes a second pump downstream of and in fluid communication with the adsorption conduit, the second pump further upstream of the sump. The dishwasher appliance further includes a first heater spaced from the adsorption assembly, the first heater operable to heat liquid flowed therethrough from the first pump.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2014Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Shree Kumar, Ronald Scott Tarr
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Patent number: 9167949Abstract: The portable, compact, silverware washing apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus is manufactured so as to easily mount on top of a kitchen countertop or to be easily portable to other locales. The appliance is designed so as to not be connected to a water supply within a home or apartment, but rather rely upon the user to pour in an independent supply of water. The device includes a motor and pump assembly to fill a washing chamber with water and detergent, while a sonic transducer bombards the silverware loaded therein with sonic vibrations. The pump assembly automatically drains the water and waste after completion of the washing cycle. The appliance is configured with a specialized basket for holding the silverware in individualized compartments.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2013Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: Shaun LemleyInventor: Shaun Lemley
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Patent number: 9162651Abstract: A vehicle wash system is disclosed that has a vehicle path for movement of a vehicle. The system comprises a support frame, a first beam member mounted to the support frame and a second beam member mounted to the support frame for vertical movement relative to the support frame. The second beam member is spaced from the first beam member. The first and second beam members each have associated therewith a vehicle treatment apparatus. Each of the first beam member and second beam member are movable between (a) operational positions wherein first and second beam members extend across the vehicle path and the treatment apparatus is operable to apply a treatment to a vehicle on the vehicle path and (b) vehicle release positions wherein the beam members do not extend across the vehicle path.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2011Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: Ryko Canada, Inc.Inventor: Daniel J. MacNeil
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Patent number: 9155446Abstract: A dishwasher includes a dispenser assembly, having a top plate portion and a rear plate portion, mounted to a dishwasher liner through at least one mechanical fastener which projects through the liner, extends freely through the rear plate portion and is secured to the top plate portion. Disposed between the liner and the rear panel portion is a seal, either a flat seal or a radial seal. In addition, a trim member, which can be hinged to the top plate portion or formed as a separate component, is provided about a periphery of the top plate portion and seats upon the liner.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2012Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Aaron P. Bennett, Paul E. Beshears, Jr., Michael F. Gregory, Richard L. Kretz, Elliott V. Stowe, Christopher C. Wilcox
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Patent number: 9153462Abstract: A device and system for thin wafer cleaning is disclosed. A preferred embodiment comprises a spin chuck having at least three holding clamps. A thin wafer with a wafer frame is mounted on the spin chuck through a tape layer. When the holding clamps are unlocked, there is no interference with the removal and placement of the wafer frame. On the other hand, when the holding clamps are locked, the holding clamps are brought into contact with the outer edge of the wafer frame so as to prevent the wafer frame from moving laterally. Furthermore, the shape of the holding clamps in a locked position is capable of preventing the wafer frame from moving vertically.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2010Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Yu-Liang Lin, Weng-Jin Wu, Jing-Cheng Lin, Wen-Chih Chiou
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Patent number: 9139166Abstract: A vehicle washing system. The vehicle washing system includes a vehicle washing system component. Also, provided is an apparatus for moving the vehicle relative to vehicle washing system component. The speed of the relative motor of the vehicle is selected either by an operator automatically or may be varied to vary the vehicle throughput through the vehicle wash. A control unit is provided. The control unit senses the speed of movement of the vehicle with respect to the vehicle washing system. The control unit adjusts the vehicle washing system component for coordinating the vehicle washing system component in accordance with the speed of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2013Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: Belanger, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Belanger, Barry S. Turner, Thomas E. Weyandt, Curtis S. Prater
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Patent number: 9138123Abstract: A dishwasher comprising liquid lines that guide washing liquor towards spray devices arranged inside a washing receptacle. In an exemplary embodiment, the dishwasher includes a switch-over element, upon actuation of which, the washing liquor may be guided to a first liquid line leading to a first spray device, and/or to a second liquid line leading to a second spray device. The dishwasher may include at least one supplementary filter associated with the switch-over element.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2008Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: BSH Hausgeraete GmbHInventors: Egbert Classen, Helmut Jerg, Hans-Peter Nannt, Kai Paintner, Thomas Wachinger
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Patent number: 9139947Abstract: Provided is a washing and drying machine (1), including: a dewatering tub (30); a blower path (71) leading to the dewatering tub (30); another blower path (81) leading to an outside of the washing and drying machine; an ion generator (75) for generating ions having sterilizing and deodorizing actions, the ion generator (75) being arranged on the blower path (71); blower means (70) for blowing the ions generated from the ion generator (75); blower-path switching means (76) for switching the blower path leading to the dewatering tub (30) and the another blower path leading to the outside of the washing and drying machine to each other; and control means (51) for activating the ion generator (75), the blower means (70), and the blower-path switching means (76) in a predetermined mode based on an operation condition of the washing and drying machine (1).Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2010Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Takahiko Hayashi, Hideyuki Ryohke, Yasuhiro Kuge, Hitoshi Morita
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Patent number: 9138125Abstract: A water-conducting household appliance having a heating element to heat washing liquid; a reservoir to store the washing liquid; and a reservoir cleaning program during which the reservoir is at least temporarily and at least partially filled with the washing liquid heated by the heating element.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2009Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: BSH Hausgeraete GmbHInventors: Bernd Heisele, Christian Mutschler, Roland Rieger
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Patent number: 9127419Abstract: A vehicle mounted apparatus for high-pressure fluid blasting to remove material from or otherwise treat a surface, the apparatus comprising: a high-pressure fluid supply connected to a nozzle assembly containing at least one nozzle, the nozzle assembly being supported for movement along a track mounted transversely on the vehicle; and a suction device for conveying airflow and removed material through a conduit from the nozzle assembly to a treatment zone within the vehicle, the treatment zone having a separation means for accumulating removed material, a means for conveying airflow from the separation means to the suction device, and a means for conveying the removed material to a storage zone.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2010Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: AQUAMAX-DEVCO LIMITEDInventor: Stephen Holmes Robinson
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Patent number: 9119523Abstract: A dishwasher appliance with a tub that defines a wash chamber is provided. A rack assembly is received within the wash chamber and includes a projection that extends from a front of the rack assembly. The projection is configured to engage a door of the dishwasher appliance and position the rack assembly in a retracted position when the door is in a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2012Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Aaron Matthew McDaniel, Darrell W. Shewmaker, Ryan James Diener, William Nathan Garnett, Daniel J. Hart, Carl Joseph Rhodes, Jr., Rebecca Ann Eakins
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Patent number: 9121125Abstract: Provided is a washing machine. The washing machine includes a cabinet, a drum, and a whirling nozzle. The cabinet defines the exterior. The drum is provided in the cabinet, and rotates with laundry held therein. The whirling nozzle changes wash water into whirling water to spray the whirling water into the drum.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2014Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Wooyoung Kim, Youngho Kim, Jaehyun Kim, Moonhee Hong, Changoh Kim, Kyungchul Woo, Myonghun Im, Sangheon Lee, Jaewon Chang, Sooyoung Oh, Jongmin Lee