Abstract: A cleaning apparatus in which cleaning and drying can be carried out without the risk of reverse contamination of the cleaned object after the drying process. The cleaning apparatus includes a supporting device for supporting an object to be cleaned, and a cleaning cup surrounding the supporting device to prevent splashing of a cleaning liquid. The cleaning apparatus includes a cleaning device for cleaning an inner wall of the cleaning cup with a cleaning liquid.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus and a cleaning method wherein cleaning and drying can be carried out in the same cleaning apparatus without the risk of reverse contamination of the cleaned object after the drying process. The cleaning apparatus includes a supporting device for supporting an object to be cleaned, and a cleaning cup surrounding the supporting device to prevent splashing of a cleaning liquid. The cleaning apparatus includes a cleaning device for cleaning an inner wall of the cleaning cup with a cleaning liquid.

Abstract: In order to provide a cleaning apparatus and a cleaning method wherein cleaning and drying can be carried out in the same cleaning apparatus without risk of reverse contamination of the cleaned object after the drying process, a cleaning apparatus comprises a supporting device for supporting an object to be cleaned, and a cleaning cup surrounding said supporting device to prevent splashing of a cleaning liquid, said cleaning apparatus comprising: a cleaning device for cleaning an inner wall of said cleaning cup with a cleaning liquid.

Abstract: A stapler assistor for holding a stapler and assisting the driving of the stapler having first and second levers which cross each other at their intermediate portions and pivotally connected to each other at the crossing point through a shaft. One end of the first lever forms an upper jaw while the other end of the first lever forms a lower handle. One end of the second lever forms a lower jaw while the other end forms an upper handle. The upper and lower jaws define therebetween a V-shaped opening for receiving the stapler such that the V-shaped opening of the stapler is oriented in the same direction as the V-shaped opening defined by the upper and lower jaws. The lower jaw is provided with a stopper projection formed on the upper front end thereof so as to prevent the stapler from coming off the stapler assistor. At least one of the upper and lower jaws being provided with protrusions formed near both lateral sides thereof so as to prevent the stapler from moving laterally.