Patents by Inventor Rick E. Alvarez

Rick E. Alvarez has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Cleaning device for dry cleaning conveyor
    Patent number: 5293985
    Abstract: A cleaning device for a dry cleaning conveyor frame and yoke assembly includes a pair of brushes positioned on each side of the frame and yoke, a central brush for contacting rollers on the yoke assembly, a support assembly for the device, and a vacuum source communicating with the brushes. The support assembly fixes the device to a cross arm of the support structure for the conveyor. The vacuum force is distributed to each brush by a manifold and hoses that communicate with the manifold. Preferably, the side brushes are resiliency-biased against the frame and yoke.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1994
    Inventor: Rick E. Alvarez