Abstract: A wound cleaning and decontamination device and method is provided using directional control provided by a fluid oscillator providing a pulsating stream of droplets capable of inducing a vibrating or trampolining effect on the surface being cleaned. The device may include a pulsital oscillating nozzle supported by a portable housing, and a reservoir of cleaning fluid. The pulsating stream oscillates at a resonant frequency of the surface being cleaned, which may be between 20 and 80 Hz. The method may include using a pulsital oscillating nozzle for driving a disinfecting solution into the interstices of an epidermis layer of skin.

Abstract: A dispensing device, a storage device and a method for dispensing a medical formulation are proposed. Multiple doses of the formulation are stored in a carrier having multiple inserts, each insert containing a single dose. Preferably, each insert has at least one duct or nozzle for dispensing the respective dose. Each insert is located in a separate and sealed cavity in the carrier. The cavities can be individually opened for dispensing the respective dose from the respective insert.

Abstract: The nebulizer includes a housing, a compressed gas inlet, an orifice ejecting the gas as a gas jet and liquid medicament entrained into the gas jet and forming a spray. The spray is directed to a spheroidal diffuser (preferably a ball) mounted beneath a cap forming a substantially cylindrical space within which swirls or spins the deflected spray jet. An opposing diffuser plate, opposite the downwardly open end of the cap, provides additional deflection as does specially shaped legs spacing the cap form the deflector-diffuser plate. The diffuser plate has a deflection edge about its periphery (either a full deflector edge, or several 45 degree arcuate edges, or small arcuate segments) which edge causes additional deflection and diffusion of the aerosol.

Abstract: A dispenser (1) comprises a can (2) and body (3). The can is an aluminum extrusion with a valve crimped into its mouth, the valve having an outlet spout (4). The crimped region (5) of the can surrounding the valve has a lesser diameter than the can has through the main part (6) of its length. The body has a mouthpiece (11) with a pivotal cover (12) drivingly connected to a cam (13). This bears on the underside of junction member (14), into a socket (15) of which the spout 4 fits. A breath actuated dose release mechanism (16) is provided. The body has a tubular section (7) for receiving the necked down region (5) of the can. A printed paper label (21) is wrapped around the joint between the body and the can to unite the can to the body in position such that when the cover is opened, a dose is dispensed by the cam (13) lifting the junction member and depressing the spout.

Abstract: An oil atomizer apparatus for essential and fragrant oils includes at least one atomizer that engages with a container of essential and fragrant oils, and a body with a generally hollow interior and having a mixer housing associated with one surface of the body. An oil feeder tube extends from the mixer housing and through a surface of the body to the container of essential and fragrant oils. The mixer housing includes a compressed air inlet of a first diameter which is larger than a second diameter of the inlet, which passes to a diffusion chamber in the mixer housing having a passage to the body of the container. The application of compressed air to the inlet of the mixer housing causes the essential and fragrant oils to be dispersed to air in a fine droplet form through at least one aperture in the body.

Abstract: An in-structure air delivery system comprises a control panel and a plurality of air delivery lines. The control panel is located at a first location in the structure and has an air supply inlet. Each air delivery line extends from the control panel to a different location in the structure. Valves are configured to selectively control the flow of air through each of the air delivery lines. In a method of use, a high pressure air supply such as a portable compressor is connected to the inlet of the system. Air is selectively delivered to one or more of the delivery lines. A control unit is connected to the outlet of the delivery line. Air is supplied to the control unit. The control unit is used to regulate the flow of air to a component of breathing equipment, such as to a firefighter's breathing equipment air cylinder to be re-filled.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for monitoring and controlling flows in medical equipment including an anesthetic machine and a ventilator for influencing a patient's respiratory system are disclosed. The apparatus comprises a microprocessor and an airway system comprising drive gas conduits provided with an inhalation valve (2) and an exhalation valve (5) for gas discharging as well as a ventilator end flow sensor (3) for measuring the introduced or discharged drive gas flow through the valves. The airway system also comprises patient end breathing tubing in which a patient end flow sensor (11) for measuring the patient's inspired and expired gas flow is provided. By comparing the measured values of the two flow sensors against the characteristic curve of the inhalation valve (2), the microprocessor can judge the operation states and accuracy of the respective flow sensors and the inhalation valve (2).

Abstract: A delivery device, e.g. an inhaler, comprises a rotatable metering member adapted to dispense a measured amount of material, a material delivery passage and a material delivery orifice and at least one actuator member adapted to move the metering member from a material retaining position to a material dispensing position. In a magazine comprising a plurality of metering members, the actuator and metering members may operate in a radial direction. A plurality of rotatable magazines may be utilized in the delivery device. The delivery device may be used to deliver a single or a combination therapy.

Abstract: A delivery device, e.g. an inhaler, comprises a rotatable metering member adapted to dispense a measured amount of material, a material delivery passage and a material delivery orifice and at least one actuator member adapted to move the metering member from a material retaining position to a material dispensing position. In a magazine comprising a plurality of metering members, the actuator and metering members may operate in a radial direction. A plurality of rotatable magazines may be utilized in the delivery device. The delivery device may be used to deliver a single or a combination therapy.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a track (17; 117) adapted for use in a hand-held, capsule-containing device (1; 101) which is adapted to receive a series of capsules (21; 121) therein and defines a conveying path along which the capsules are conveyable. The path includes at least one fold section (23; 123) thereby to provide the path with a space-saving configuration. In another aspect of the present invention there is provided a hand-held device incorporating the track and capsules in the track. The capsules may contain a medicament power.

Abstract: A medicament dispenser for use in the storage, presentation and/or dispensing of medicament comprising a body shaped for receipt of a medicament container. In association with the body, there is a first transceiver for transmitting and receiving data. A medicament container is receivable by the body. In association with the medicament container, there is a second transceiver for transmitting and receiving data. Data is transferable in two-way fashion from the first transceiver to the second transceiver. The medicament dispenser may be supplied in kit of parts form.

Abstract: The invention refers to a method and an apparatus for controlling at least one ventilation pressure of an artificial ventilator for ventilating an artificially ventilated lung of a patient in accordance with a plurality of lung positions. In order to improve the potentials of the kinetic rotation therapy, at least one ventilation pressure is controlled in accordance with a defined lung position and in accordance with a lung status information related to said defined lung position.

Abstract: The method for accessing the abdominal cavity according to the present invention, includes: introducing a first flow path into the abdominal cavity; introducing a second flow path into the hollow organ from the natural orifice of the living body, and performing a pressure control, using the first flow path and the second flow path, so that the pressure within the hollow organ is lower than the pressure of the abdominal cavity, and forming an opening in the wall of the hollow organ from the inside of the hollow organ when the pressure within the abdominal cavity, as accomplished by pressure control, is equal to or lower than the pressure of the abdominal cavity, and inserting a device for performing a medical procedure through the opening.

Abstract: The device of the present invention may create and maintain a pressure differential in the vicinity of the user's nasopharynx. Using a portable filter and pressurized air source, the region of the user's nasopharynx can be subjected to positive or negative pressured air. Positive pressure will prevent exposure surrounding air while negative air pressure will isolate those around the user from potential toxins or pathogens exhaled from the user. In the positive pressure embodiments, the surrounding air may be displaced by the positive pressure environment preventing exposure to ambient air in all instances other than a direct blast of high flow air directed at the users nasopharynx (such as an uncovered and maliciously directed sneeze). If adequate pressure is used, though, even this scenario would not allow for transmission of airborne illness with repulsion of any infective droplets being repelled by the positive pressure created.

Abstract: An oral respirator device and method for mask-free filtering of particulates from breathed air. A surgical mask is removably disposed within a housing. The housing has an air chamber, a first air inlet, a second air inlet, and a means of securing the surgical mask filter. Operably attached to the housing is an oral interface (such as a surgical tube). In one embodiment, the oral interface has three openings, one of which is a mouthpiece while the other two openings, the ends of the tube, are connected to the air inlets of the housing. Environmental air enters the air chamber of the housing via the filter becoming filtered breathable air. The filtered breathable air enters the mouth of the user via the oral interface. In one embodiment, one-way valves are operatively connected to the oral interface.

Abstract: Disclosed are personal respirators and clean air systems.

Abstract: A portable ventilator uses a Roots-type blower as a compressor to reduce both the size and power consumption of the ventilator. Various functional aspects of the ventilator are delegated to multiple subassemblies having dedicated controllers and software that interact with a ventilator processor to provide user interface functions, exhalation control and flow control servos, and monitoring of patient status. The ventilator overcomes noise problems through the use of noise reducing pressure compensating orifices on the Roots blower housing and multiple baffling chambers. The ventilator is configured with a highly portable form factor, and may be used as a stand-alone device or as a docked device having a docking cradle with enhanced interface and monitoring capabilities.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing ventilatory assistance to a spontaneously breathing patient An error signal (56) is computed that is the difference between a function of respiratory airflow (54) over a period of time and a target value (52). Using a servo loop, air is delivered to the patient at a pressure that is a function of the error signal, the phase of the current breathing cycle, and a loop gain that varies depending on the magnitude of the error signal. The loop gain increases with the magnitude of the error signal, and the gain is greater for error signals below a ventilation target than for error signals above the ventilation target value. The target value (52) is an alveolar ventilation that takes into account the patient's physiologic dead space.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a closed circuit breathing unit comprising a reservoir bag, oxygen source, CO2 scrubber, and actuation device. The oxygen source and an exit from the scrubber may be fluidly connected to the reservoir bag. The reservoir bag may be attached to a mouthpiece to provide inhalation air. Expired air may be exhaled through the mouthpiece and directed to an inlet for the scrubber. As a user breathes normally, expired air is scrubbed of excess CO2, mixed with generated oxygen, and delivered to the user for inhalation within a closed circuit. Additionally, the oxygen source and the scrubber may be replaced and/or replenished without compromising or interrupting a breathing cycle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gas reservoir bag (6), comprising a flexible bag (9) for separating two different gases with a connection. The gas reservoir bag further comprises an outer bag (8) for generating a pressure difference between the flexible bag (9) and the ambiance of the outer bag (8), wherein the outer bag (8) surrounds the flexible bag (9) except for the connection thereof. The invention moreover relates to a distributor housing for a respiratory mask having such a gas reservoir bag and to a respiratory mask having such a distributor housing. The invention finally relates to corresponding methods.

Abstract: A respirator containing filter cases uses cellular elements or positioning boards provided in filter cases to consistently secure a plurality of particle-shape refillable filter materials in place, to prevent air breathing in through the respirator from forming channels between the particle-shape refillable filter materials in the filter cases, so that the particle-shape refillable filter materials in the filter cases can properly filter the incoming air, and the service life of the respirator can be extended; and, using a recessed space formed inside the respirator body, where an appropriate space can be reserved between the casing and the user's nose and mouth to enlarge the breathing area of filtered air passing through the filter cases, reduce pressure drop, and enable less breathing effort to the user even after extended period of time in wearing the present invention of respirator containing filter cases.

Abstract: A cushion for use with a patient interface device includes a first end portion, which typically contacts the patient's face when the patient interface device is worn, a second end and/or opposite the first end, which is typically coupled to a portion of the patient interface device, a chamber, which is typically disposed between the first and second end portions, and an orifice. The chamber is structured to receive and store a dampening medium therein; and the orifice, which is in operative communication with the chamber, controls the passage of the dampening medium into and/or out of the chamber. A patient interface device including a mask shell and the cushion is also described.

Abstract: A face mask includes a hollow mask body, a crosswise strap having two ends secured to two sides of the mask body, and a lengthwise strap having a first end secured to an upper portion of the mask body and a second end extended through a mediate portion of the crosswise strap and removably attached to a face of the lengthwise strap. Thus, the crosswise strap and the lengthwise strap form an intersecting face which holds the user's head closely so that the mask body is fit on the user's head snugly to prevent the face mask from slipping from the user's head due to a larger action, such as violent vibration or impact.

Abstract: An endotracheal tube according to the present invention is used by being installed into a patient so as to use it together with a device having an insertion section which is inserted into the body. A portion overlapping with the device inserted into the patient is formed as a flat shape; and furthermore, an outer face portion formed along a longitudinal direction of a cross-section, of the portion formed in the flat shape contacts the device.

Abstract: An over-tube of the present invention is an over-tube which guides a device having an insertion section to be inserted into a body of a patient, when inserting the insertion section into or retracting the insertion section from the body of the patient, wherein: a gas-supplying passage is defined between an inner face of the over-tube and the device to be inserted into the over-tube; the gas-supplying passage communicates with a gas-supplying port which is provided on a proximal end side of the over-tube, and a communicating port which is formed on an over-tube insertion section and supplies a gas into a trachea of the patient; and a sealing member which surrounds the communicating port and seals between a body wall of the patient and the communicating port, is provided on a periphery of an over-tube insertion section.

Abstract: A collateral ventilation bypass trap system directly linked with a patient's lung or lungs may be utilized to increase the expiratory flow from the diseased lung or lungs, thereby treating one aspect of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The system includes a trap, a filter/one-way valve, an air carrying conduit and a retention device for securing system elements in position. The system also includes a flow restriction device for controlling the flow of air through the air carrying conduit.

Abstract: An apparatus for connecting a respiratory device with a patient is provided, including a breathing tube for insertion into a patient's trachea, an inflatable cuff positioned around the breathing tube, a connection tube connected to the cuff for providing inflating air flow thereto, a pressurized air reservoir, and a valve connected to the pressurized air reservoir and to the proximal end of the connection line. The valve includes an entry port associated with an entry differential force chamber, a first exit port associated with a first differential force chamber and coupled with the connection line, a second exit port associated with a second differential force chamber and coupled with the pressurized air reservoir, and a flexible membrane selectively sealingly separating the differential force chambers. The flexible membrane is configured to selectively connect the first and second differential force chambers to maintain a substantially constant air pressure in the cuff.

Abstract: A user interface for a portable continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device comprises a gas delivery member releasably mountable to a manifold member. The CPAP device comprises a motor blower unit contained in a wearable vest which is connectable by a patient hose to the user interface. Alternative embodiments of the gas delivery member include a nasal mask or a pair of nasal prongs which are interchangeably mountable to the manifold member. Ball joints on opposing ends of the patient hose swivelably interconnect the patient hose to the user interface and to the motor blower unit. Cheek pads extend from opposing ends of the manifold member and are freely orientatable relative thereto.

Abstract: The device includes tethered plugs that may be reversibly inserted into the VAS to provide contraception. The method includes a procedure for inserting and removing the device.

Abstract: Restraints such as handcuffs of different colors are used to categorize people in custody according to a trait or rating such as propensity to violence. By following a known color coding scheme, custodians can more readily distinguish among the people in custody.

Abstract: A tongue retention device (1) for alleviating sleep apnea and other sleep maladies has a tooth-anchoring piece (12) that is positioned against the teeth (10) and a tab (2) having at least one aperture (3) for the acceptance of a tongue attachment device (9). To use the tongue retention device (1), a person places the anchoring piece (12) within his or her mouth. Then, he or she secures the attachment device (9), which may be tongue piercing or implant (13) located in the tongue (8), in the aperture (3) on the tab (2). Because the attachment device (9) is located in the tongue (8), the tongue (8) is maintained in a forward position such that it will not fall back into the throat of the wearer when the attachment device (9) is secured in the tab (2).

Abstract: A leak test method for a medical procedure via a natural orifice includes: inflating the abdominal cavity by introducing a gas into the abdominal cavity via a conduit inserted from the abdominal cavity after closing an opening that communicates between the inside of a hollow organ and the inside of the abdominal cavity using an instrument inserted via the patient's natural orifice; monitoring no leakage between the hollow organ and the abdominal cavity of a fluid passing through the closed opening; and removing the conduit inserted into the abdominal cavity once no leakage of the fluid has been confirmed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a continuous tobacco slab (10) made of shredded tobacco which slab has a substantially uniform composition and a substantially uniform distribution of the shredded tobacco. The invention further relates to a multi-layer structure comprising the tobacco slab and in addition at least one layer, preferably one or two layers, of a smokable material other than shredded tobacco. Furthermore, the invention provides a package comprising the tobacco slab or multi-layer structure.

Abstract: A device for transporting and compacting comminuted materials, particularly organic plant materials, comprises belt conveyors, located convergently to each other. Transporting and compacting carriers are made from a material accepted for contact with food products, particularly with tobacco material. According to the invention, both belt conveyors, situated at an angle (?, ?), respectively, relative to the horizontal direction, are equipped with uniform, continuous and endless belts. Elements increasing the adhesion and preventing sliding between the driving rollers and the surface of the belt are located on the inner surface of the belts of both conveyors, i.e., on the side, facing the driving rollers, while elements increasing the adhesion, preventing sliding between the belt and the transported material, are located on the external surface of the belt.

Abstract: A side applied ashtray and glass holder accessory for slot and electronic game machines, comprised by a framework attached to a side of the machine, that upholds by a bored horizontal plane a glass holder and ashtray. The glass holder is a dismountable container of variable depth and diameter, which diameter is adjusted to the diameter of the respective boring that the framework has in its horizontal plane. The ashtray consists of a dismountable butt deposit of variable perimeter, shape and depth that is inserted in the other boring that the framework has in its horizontal plane. At the same time, the ashtray itself is inserted in the mouth of the butt deposit, said ashtray having a perimeter and shape that coincides with the perimeter and shape of the butt deposit. The bottom surface of the ashtray comprises a boring and a pendent to allow the ash and butts to shift towards the deposit thereof. A second embodiment of similar configuration only comprises the ashtray.

Abstract: A two piece pocket container made of smooth, low-friction, high impact plastic comprises a container body having a tapered collar with a circumferential protrusion that snap-fits together with a tapered lid having a circumferential recess, providing an air-tight, water resistant, and odor impermeable seal. The container may be constructed in a variety of sizes and shapes to accommodate a variety of items including cigarettes, mini cigars, blunt cigarettes, cigarette packs, loose tobacco, rolling papers, mini cigarette lighters, money, keys, vitamin or herb supplements, and computer flash cards.

Abstract: A filtering nozzle for cigarette is disclosed. The filtering nozzle comprises a suction type which is an appropriate length of tubular structure having one end being an inlet and the other end being an outlet; a connection tube which is an appropriate length of tubular structure having one end being an inlet and the other end being an outlet; an insertion tubes which is an appropriate length of tubular structure having one end being an inlet and the other end being an outlet; filtering paper being independently covering the outlet of the connection tube and the insertion tube or covering the outlet of the connection tube and the insertion tube.

Abstract: This invention relates to a liquid pharmaceutical formulation for delivering nicotine to a subject. This invention also relates to a method and a system for delivering nicotine as well as manufacturing and use of said liquid pharmaceutical formulation.

Abstract: Cut filler compositions, smoking articles such as cigarettes, methods for making cigarettes and methods for treating cigarette smoke are provided, which involve the use of metal-containing nanowires. The metal-containing nanowires are capable of removing at least one constituent from tobacco smoke, preferably in a selective manner. The metal-containing nanowires may comprise any suitable metal, metal oxide or mixtures thereof. For example, the metal-containing nanowires comprise at least one transition or lanthanide metal or metal oxide thereof. Exemplary metals or metal oxides thereof include, but are not limited to, iron, copper, zinc, titanium, vanadium, palladium, cobalt, molybdenum and manganese.

Abstract: Supported catalyst particles, which can be incorporated in the tobacco cut filler, cigarette wrapper and/or cigarette filter of a cigarette, are useful for low-temperature and near-ambient temperature catalysis of carbon monoxide and/or nitric oxide. The supported catalyst comprises catalyst particles that are supported on particles of an electrically conductive support selected from the group consisting of graphitic carbon and a partially reduced oxide.

Abstract: Provided is a device for removing mascara capable of easily removing mascara applied on eyelashes. The device includes upper and lower clips for pressing eyelashes downward and upward, and as absorbent member and/or a comb installed at the clips to remove the mascara. Therefore, it is possible to prevent chemical mascara-removing material from penetrating into eyeballs to protect the eyeballs, since the absorbent member and the comb are in contact with only the eyelashes.

Abstract: “MANUAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR HAIR STRAIGHTENING”, where each one of the heating plates of the referred equipment has a respective resistance, where the equipment characterized by the fact that each one of the resistances is controlled by a thermostat with differentiated temperature; in an alternative variant, the equipment incorporates in substitution of electrical resistances, PTC type thermistors.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for easy and fast arrangement of ornaments in the hair, such as jewels. The device 1 substantially includes a loop 2, 10-11, preferably pointed at one end 3 and crimped at the other end 4 with a crimp 6. The loop cooperates with ornaments and/or “active elements” 7 consisting substantially of a support 8 designed to be threaded or otherwise pinched or arranged on or around said loop 2 and the ornament itself 9, which is integral with said support. Said support 8 is threaded onto said loop 2, a lock of hair is passed into said loop, the support 8 holding the ornament 9 is transferred (by sliding it along said loop 2), onto said lock of hair, and said device 1 is removed.

Abstract: A barrette includes an arched base member, an upper clamping member, which has one end pivoted to one end of the base member and a longitudinal rail at one side, and a lower clamping member, which has a first end pivoted to the base member adjacent to the pivot joint between the base member and the upper clamping member, a second end slidably coupled to the longitudinal rail of the upper clamping member, a longitudinal sliding slot, and an arched clamping strip that has one end fixedly connected to one end of the longitudinal sliding slot and the other end inserted through and movable along the longitudinal sliding slot.

Abstract: In a substrate processing apparatus for performing a plasma process on a substrate including a tungsten-containing film, cleaning is performed for a process chamber. This cleaning includes, after the plasma process, supplying a gas containing O2 into the process chamber without setting the process chamber opened to the atmosphere, and generating plasma of the gas to clean the process chamber.

Abstract: There are provided a cleaning solution for a silicon surface containing a buffer solution including acetic acid (CH3COOH) and ammonium acetate (CH3COONH4), iodine oxidizer, hydrofluoric acid (HF), and water. In a method for fabricating a semiconductor device, a silicon substrate may have an exposed silicon surface, which may be cleaned using a cleaning solution that contains a buffer solution including acetic acid and ammonium acetate, iodine oxidizer, hydrofluoric acid, and water.

Abstract: A wafer on which a CMP processing is completed is rotated. A front surface cleaning brush and a rear surface cleaning brush are made contact both surfaces of the wafer while being rotated. After the front surface cleaning brush and the rear surface cleaning brush are made to contact the wafer, both end portions of the front surface cleaning brush and the rear surface cleaning brush are deformed by means of pressurizing both ends of the front surface cleaning brush and the rear surface cleaning brush by pressure portions. That is, the both end portions of the front surface cleaning brush and the rear surface cleaning brush are compressed to enlarge diameters in the both end portions. As a consequence, the entire front surface of the wafer is made to contact the front surface cleaning brush substantially evenly, even if the wafer is warped into a shape of a mound. Therefore, a cleaning efficiency of the outer peripheral portion of the wafer improves.

Abstract: A sump assembly includes a sump, a divider, and a drain. The sump has a top, a bottom, and a cavity in which rinse water and soiled water are stored. The divider divides the cavity into a first portion and a second portion, which are in fluid communication. The drain is in fluid communication with the second portion. A first water level is approximately level with the drain's opening. During the rinse cycle, the rinse water enters the first portion proximate the top of the sump and raises the first water level to a second water level in the first portion. The rinse water is proximate the top and the soiled water is proximate the bottom of the sump. The second water level directs soiled water proximate the bottom of the sump from the first portion into the second portion where the soiled water is directed into the drain.

Abstract: An object is to provide a cleaning member for semiconductor apparatus which can easily remove, without fail, foreign matters adherent to inner parts of a semiconductor apparatus, can bear a clearly readable mark for lot management, and can be prevented from generating particles upon contact with the holding part of a wafer case. A cleaning member for semiconductor apparatus, characterized in that the cleaning member comprises a wafer 1 and formed on at least one side thereof a cleaning layer 2 made of a heat-resistant resin formed by thermally curing a poly(amic acid), and that the cleaning layer 2 has a part 12 where a wafer surface is exposed; and in particular a cleaning member for semiconductor apparatus having the constitution described above wherein that part 12 in the cleaning layer 2 in which a wafer surface is exposed is a part where the cleaning layer has been removed throughout the whole circular area having a given width ranging from the peripheral edge of the wafer toward the center thereof.

Abstract: A bottle cleaner that inverts the bottles to spray solutions into them. The cleaner sends the bottles through two inverting passes for multiple stages of liquid cleaning. Thus, on the first pass, the bottles invert and receive, for example, a spray of a cleaning solution of some sort. The cleaner then returns the bottles to the upright orientation. On the second pass, the bottles again turn upside down and then may receive a liquid rinse. After returning the bottles to the normal orientation, the cleaner may then pass the bottles off to another location for further operations. Each pass of the bottles utilizes two sets of linked grippers arranged as a chain. One chain contacts the bottles on one side while the second chain contacts them on the other side. The two chains squeeze the bottles between them to firmly hold them. A single adjustment accomplishes a multitude of tasks. First, it sets a uniform distance between the two chains of each path through the cleaner at four different locations.