Abstract: A processing apparatus may include a down-facing substrate processing chamber fixed at acute angle to horizontal. A chuck plate on a platform may pivot from an open position wherein the platform is at an acute angle to the processing chamber, to a parallel position wherein the platform is parallel to the processing chamber. The chuck plate may then be moved linearly into sealing engagement with the processing chamber. A chuck holder may be provided on the platform to hold the chuck in place.

Abstract: A foam/liquid applicator system for an automated carwash has at least one foam generator with a first end, a second end, a first input for receiving air, and a second input for receiving a detergent mixture. The foam generator transforms the air and the detergent mixture into foam. A light chamber is attached to the first end of said foam generator and receives the foam formed in the foam generator, the light chamber has a plurality of openings for dispensing. A light bar is disposed in the light chamber and has a plurality of lights for illuminating the foam as it is expelled via the openings.

Abstract: A washing machine comprises a tub in which a drum is rotatably mounted, and a storage tank having a flow connection to the tub via a feeding line provided with a pump and a three-port valve adapted to drive the flow to the drain or to the storage tank, rinsing fluid being stored in the storage tank for subsequent reuse. The washing machine further comprises a return pipe connecting the storage tank to the tub by means of a two-port valve, on such return line an auxiliary pump being placed and being used either for emptying the storage tank or for carrying out a spray washing.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for reducing humidity both within laundry and within a laundry treating appliance in response to a door being opened or closed are disclosed.

Abstract: An automatic dishwasher with a tub that at least partially defines a treating chamber, a liquid spraying system that supplies liquid to the treating chamber, and a pump assembly that fluidly couples the treating chamber to the liquid spraying system and where the pump assembly includes a housing having an inlet, a recirculation outlet, and a drain outlet.

Abstract: A diverter for a dishwasher appliance that can be used to provide more options for directing fluid among various spray arms or spray devices in a dishwasher appliance. The diverter can be used e.g., to select between fluid delivery to both the upper and lower spray arm assemblies or to both the upper and middle spray arm assemblies.

Abstract: A unitary fluid additive dispenser includes a mixing bowl, an inlet conduit and a plurality of nozzles. The inlet conduit and the plurality of nozzles are mounted to the mixing bowl. Each nozzle of the plurality of nozzles is in fluid communication with the inlet conduit and is positioned and oriented for directing a flow of fluid from the inlet conduit into a mixing chamber of the mixing bowl. A related method for forming a unitary fluid additive dispenser is also provided.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a susceptor, a first piping, a second piping, a liquid source, a third piping and a gas source. The susceptor is suitable for placing a wafer, and the first piping is configured to dispense a chemical to the wafer on the susceptor. The second piping communicates with the first piping. The liquid source is configured to deliver a cleaning liquid to the first piping through the second piping to wash a portion of the first piping. The third piping communicates with the first piping. The gas source is configured to flow a purge gas to the first piping through the third piping to purge the portion of the first piping.

Abstract: Fluid circulation systems for dishwasher appliances are provided. A fluid circulation system includes a sump and a pump. The fluid circulation system further includes a filter at least partially disposed within a chamber of the sump and surrounding an impeller of the pump, and an outlet conduit for flowing fluid from the sump to a wash chamber. The fluid circulation system further includes a manifold disposed proximate an outer surface of a sidewall of the filter, the manifold defining a plurality of apertures for flowing fluid therethrough and towards the outer surface of the sidewall of the filter, and a valve disposed within the outlet conduit, the valve movable between a first position wherein fluid flowed through the valve is exhausted from the valve into the outlet conduit and towards the wash chamber and a second position wherein fluid flowed through the valve is diverted to the manifold.

Abstract: A casing defines an external appearance of a laundry treatment apparatus. The casing has a through-hole and an outer tub placed within the casing. The outer tub is configured to receive wash water therein, and a hose extends outward through the through-hole. The hose serves to outwardly discharge the wash water received in the outer tub. A connector comprises a pair of pivotally movable parts connected to each other to tighten the hose and to secure the hose to the through-hole.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide methods and systems for making and/or cleaning semiconductor devices. In one embodiment, a semiconductor device can be formed including a metal layer and a photoresist polymer. During formation, the semiconductor device can be cleaned in a cleaning chamber by a first cleaning solution provided from a solution supply device. After this cleaning process, a second cleaning solution containing metal ions and/or polymer residues can be produced and processed in a solution processing device to at least partially remove the metal ions and/or polymer residues to produce a third cleaning solution for re-use. In an exemplary fabrication or cleaning system, the solution processing device may be configured connecting to either an inlet or an outlet of the cleaning chamber. After cleaning, the semiconductor device can be processed to include a metal plug or an interconnect wiring.

Abstract: A laundry washing machine (1) has a casing (2) supporting a washing tub (3) external to a washing drum (4) suitable to receive the laundry to be washed, and a detergent supply system (5; 35; 55; 65; 105) comprising a mixing chamber (6; 56; 86; 106) suitable to receive detergent (D) and water (W). A mixing device (20; 40; 100) suitable to mix the detergent (D) and the water (W) in the mixing chamber (6; 56; 86; 106) to form a washing solution (S) is provided. The mixing chamber (6; 56; 86; 106) and the mixing device (20; 40; 100) are disposed inside the casing (2) and the mixing chamber (6; 56; 86; 106) comprises an inlet (7; 57; 87; 107) accessible from outside the casing (2) for the insertion of the detergent (D) and an outlet (14; 94) for delivering the washing solution (S) in the washing tub (3).

Abstract: An automatic rock debris catching and washing apparatus comprises an acquisition device, a filtration device and a collection device. The filtration device comprises a water collection tank, above which a driving motor is connected with a pendulum bar having an end connected with a filtering scoop for receiving rock debris from the screening cylinder. The water collection tank is provided with a helical conveying rod having one end located at the bottom of the water collection tank and the other end located outside the water collection tank. A delivery pump is provided at the bottom of the water collection tank. The apparatus has a full-automatic collection operation. During use, it is not necessary to real-time monitor working condition of the catching and washing apparatus by manpower. Collecting regularly rock debris collected into the sand storing cylinders is enough. It is adaptable to the harsh environment, accurate in operation and analysis.

Abstract: A dishwashing machine is used for pre-rinse operation of soiled dishes. A cavity is configured and arranged to contain the soiled dishes. A nozzle is proximate the cavity and is in fluid communication with the cavity. An accumulator pan accumulates wash and rinse water including cleaning chemicals used in a previous cycle of the dishwashing machine. A fluid passageway interconnects the nozzle and the accumulator pan. A pump directs the accumulated wash and rinse water from the accumulator pan to the nozzle via the fluid passageway for pre-rinse operation of the soiled dishes in the cavity, and the nozzle directs the accumulated wash and rinse water into the cavity with the soiled dishes to assist in removing soil from the soiled dishes prior to a wash cycle of the dishwashing machine. The wash cycle utilizes fresh wash water.

Abstract: A liquid supply apparatus includes: a storing tank configured to store a liquid; a supply conduit through which the liquid remained inside the supply conduit flows reversely into the storing tank by a predetermined amount over time, the supply conduit having a first end portion connected to the storing tank; a liquid feeding section which is arranged at the storing tank or the supply conduit, and which is configured to feed the liquid from the storing tank to a second end portion of the supply conduit; a time measuring section which measures an elapsed time from stop of the liquid feeding by the liquid feeding section; and a control section which is connected to the liquid feeding section and the time measuring section and which is configured to drive the liquid feeding section for a predetermined time based on a length of the elapsed time.

Abstract: A drum type washing machine includes: a tub installed in the interior of a main body and accommodating a rotary drum; a spring installed between an upper portion of the tub and the side of the main body; and a weight detection module installed between the tub and the main body, wherein the weight detection module includes a detection unit to detect the load of the tub; and a transmission unit to transmit data detected by the detection unit to a controller.

Abstract: A dishwasher appliance is provided. The dishwasher appliance includes a rack assembly disposed within a wash chamber of a tub. First and second spray assemblies are positioned adjacent the rack assembly and configured for directing wash fluid towards the rack assembly. The dishwasher appliance also includes features for selectively directing wash fluid from a supply conduit to the second spray assembly.

Abstract: A nozzle for cleaning-in-place of a vessel has a nozzle body to be connected to a wall of the vessel and defining an opening, a nozzle insert is contained within the nozzle body and is able to assume at least two distinct positions relative to the nozzle body, a first position in which the nozzle insert is retracted into the nozzle body and a second position in which the nozzle insert is advanced in the axial direction relative to the nozzle body and protrudes into the vessel. Apertures are exposed in the second position to allow distribution of a cleaning fluid. The nozzle insert has two nozzle insert parts, in mutual abutment in the first position and spaced from each other in a direction transverse to the axial direction in the second position to form a gap between adjacent nozzle insert parts, the apertures being exposed in the gap.

Abstract: Disclosed are a washing machine and a control method thereof. The control method of the washing machine, including two or more balancing units which are independently movable, includes sensing the weight of laundry to be washed while identically maintaining a phase difference between the two or more balancing units and rotating a drum, and reducing eccentricity of the drum while moving at least one of the two or more balancing units simultaneously with rotation of the drum.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cleaning washware, in particular dishes, is provided. In the process, the washware is subjected to at least one wash process in which adhering dirt is at least largely removed. The washware is then subjected to a final-washing process which has at least two substeps. The washware is acted on by a first rinse liquid in a first substep, with the first rinse liquid containing a disinfectant. The washware is acted on by a second rinse liquid in a subsequent second substep, with the second rinse liquid comprising at least one permeate which is produced by reverse osmosis.