Patents by Inventor Sydney Whitehorn

Sydney Whitehorn 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).

  • Steam cleaning assembly for cleaning pallets
    Patent number: 5446942
    Abstract: A cleaning assembly (10) is designed to clean large heavy articles such as pallets (12). The cleaning assembly (10) is mobilized by four wheels (18) attached to base (16). A conveyor system (32) moves the articles (12) through the cleaning tunnel (33) wherein guiding railings (114) maintain the article (12) in the proper orientation throughout the cleaning process. A steam generator (72) produces steam (14) which is forced out of a plurality of sets (56) of spraying nozzles (58) at the article (23) such that the dirt and debris drops off the article (12). A conveyor belt (34) carrying the article (12) collects the fallen debris where it is scraped off by a scraper (118) and collected in a receptacle (120) for disposal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 5, 1995
    Inventor: Sydney Whitehorn