Patents Issued in June 13, 2013
  • Publication number: 20130146061
    Abstract: A method of making a filtering face piece respirator, which method includes: providing a cup shaped mold 30; providing a forming chamber 24 where the mold 30 is located and where loose fibers 22 are introduced into air in the forming chamber 24; causing the loose fibers 22 to be accumulated 10 on the mold 30 in the forming chamber 24; and bonding 12 the accumulated fibers to each other at points of fiber intersection. The inventive method thus is beneficial in that it eliminates steps in the manufacturing process. The fibers also are uniformly distributed throughout the mask body, and because the webs do not have to be cut during respirator manufacture, less web waste is generated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventors: John T. Tushaus, Tien T. Wu, Gerry A. Hoffdahl
  • Publication number: 20130146062
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes an endotracheal tube for a child, the tube having a balloon mounted near the distal end of the tube. The tube has a ventilation lumen and an inflation line used to inflate the balloon. The balloon is mounted to the tube at a lower mounting point and an upper mounting point. The upper mounting point is above the level of the vocal cords. The balloon has a lower and upper diameter when inflated, and the upper diameter is from 1.1 to 1.5 times larger than the outer diameter of the tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventors: James F. Schumacher, David W. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20130146063
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes systems and methods that utilize a tracheal tube with a shaped evacuation port. An evacuation port coupled to a suction lumen may be shaped to reduce air channel formation within the suction lumen, which in turn may improve the suctioning force and efficiency. The shaped evacuation ports may be generally oval or may be shaped to minimize a height dimension while maintaining a suitable cross-sectional area. In particular embodiments, the shaped evacuation ports may have cross-sectional areas that correspond to a cross-sectional area of the suction lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLC
    Inventors: Donn Sederstrom, Tyler Grubb, Alexa Jansey, Christopher Brune, Corinne Lengsfeld
  • Publication number: 20130146064
    Abstract: A harness for securing a nasal cannula to a user for the purpose of delivering oxygen. The harness comprises an upper and lower strap located at the top and rear of a user's head, respectively. The upper and lower straps are orthogonally connected at their midpoint by a vertical connecting strap, and contain on either end, an adapted means to secure and support a nasal cannula by looping around the plastic tubing and then attaching onto itself. Two distinct connection points above and below each ear maintain the suspended position of the cannula without deforming its cross section. By providing a three-strap methodology for supporting the nasal cannula and maintaining positive control of the plastic tubing by keeping it suspended above the ears, the present invention avoids commonly associated drawbacks related to existing devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventor: Helen Dryden
  • Publication number: 20130146065
    Abstract: Methods and devices for the treatment of airway obstruction, sleep apnea and snoring are disclosed. In some embodiments, a glossal suspension system includes a tissue tensioner that includes a suture loop made of one or more sutures configured to suspend the tongue with at least one portion configured to extend laterally through the tongue, and a securement mechanism configured to be attached to a patient's mandible that includes one more more adjustment assemblies for engaging the one or more sutures and adjusting tension on the suture loop. Various tethers and anchors that can he used with the glossal suspension system are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2013
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.
    Inventors: Mark HIROTSUKA, Jasper JACKSON, Damien SHULOCK, Andrew FRAZIER, Char ROUE, Erik VAN DER BURG, Michael DINEEN
  • Publication number: 20130146066
    Abstract: A mouthguard includes lateral cheek compaction domes which compressibly fill the space between the inside of the cheek and the rear teeth when worn. The domes are ellipsoid in shape and provide elasticity which allows the muscles of the cheek to comfortably grip the mouthguard. The internal aspects of the cheek compress the domes against the outer tooth and gum surfaces to hold the mouthguard in place even when the teeth are not biting on the bite plate section. This holds the mouthguard in place as the jaws move when speaking or during deep breathing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventor: Theodore P. Croll
  • Publication number: 20130146067
    Abstract: The invention relates to a dental splint (11, 12) with a U-shaped base and wall-shaped reinforcements on the tongue and lip sides, said reinforcements forming channels, and to a method for the production of said dental splint. Said splint consists of different plastics of different degrees of hardness. The dental splint is thus flexible, offers a high degree of wearing comfort, and causes an increase in power and endurance in the wearer during athletic activities. An upper jaw dental splint can also be used as a mouth guard in contact sports with an additional reinforcement. Said dental splint for the upper jaw can be designed such that a free space is formed in the front teeth region after inserting the dental splint and clenching the teeth, whereby additional air for breathing can reach the oral cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventor: Steffen G. Tschackert
  • Publication number: 20130146068
    Abstract: An intubation tube oral appliance system for providing a semi-customized support for an intubation tube that protects the intubation tube and facilitates the delivery of oral hygiene materials to reduce the incidences of ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP). The intubation tube oral appliance system generally includes a tube support, a first tray extending from the tube support and a second tray extending from the tube support. The tube support is formed to receive an intubation tube and a strap secures the intubation tube to the tube support. The first tray and the second tray include a thermoplastic layer that is formed to the ventilation patient's teeth. An antibacterial solution and/or fluoride solution is placed within the first tray and second tray prior to insertion into the ventilation patient's mouth to reduce dental plaque and VAP.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventors: Jason R. Van Wagenen, Holly D. Carlson
  • Publication number: 20130146069
    Abstract: An intubation tube oral appliance system for providing a semi-customized support for an intubation tube that protects the intubation tube and facilitates the delivery of oral hygiene materials to reduce the incidences of ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP). The intubation tube oral appliance system generally includes a tube support, a first tray extending from the tube support and a second tray extending from the tube support. The tube support is formed to receive an intubation tube and a strap or securing member secures the intubation tube to the tube support. The first tray and the second tray include a thermoplastic layer that is formed to the ventilation patient's teeth. An antibacterial solution and/or fluoride solution is placed within the first tray and second tray prior to insertion into the ventilation patient's mouth to reduce dental plaque and VAP.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: JHV ENTERPRISES LLC
    Inventor: JHV ENTERPRISES LLC
  • Publication number: 20130146070
    Abstract: A smoking device is described. The smoking device is comprised of a bottle with the bottom cut away and an adapter that may be removably attached to the mouth of the bottle. By raising the bottle relative to a water filled reservoir, air is drawn through the adapter and fills the bottle with smoke. Lowering the bottle pushes the smoke out of the bottle for inhalation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventor: Edmund Ross
  • Publication number: 20130146071
    Abstract: The invention features a two-piece holder which features an expandable opening sized to receive and support numerous size cigars. The opening features ridge cuts that aid in holding a cigar in its desired position. The handle of the holder affords the user the opportunity to smoke the body of the cigar to the fullest possible extent without burning the smoker's fingers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventors: Brenda Gail Hatcher, John Dominick DeRosa, Maria DeRosa
  • Publication number: 20130146072
    Abstract: Smoking articles, filters, and methods for selectively removing selected components from tobacco smoke are disclosed. The smoking articles and filters include composites composed of a porous alumina and/or aluminosilicate matrix containing particles of activated carbon and zeolite molecular sieve adsorbents distributed throughout the matrix which can selectively remove selected components of tobacco smoke. The composites may be made by admixing the adsorbent mixture and a binder such as aluminum hydroxide or montmorillonite clay, adding an aqueous mineral acid to gel the mixture and drying and firing the gel paste. The proportions and adsorption capacities of the components can be selected to tailor the adsorption characteristics of the composites to selectively remove targeted constituents such as acrolein and 1,3-butadiene in tobacco smoke. Methods for making filters and smoking articles using the composites, as well as methods for smoking products comprising the composites, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: PHILIP MORRIS USA INC.
    Inventor: Philip Morris USA Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130146073
    Abstract: Methods for increasing the concentration of antioxidants during senescence and curing of tobacco leaves include application of a chemical solution. The methods include spraying the solution onto the tobacco plant prior to harvest and/or applying the chemical solution to the soil surrounding roots of growing tobacco plants. The application of the chemical solution preferably occurs between topping and harvest, and is optimized to simulate the production of antioxidants and interfere with the formation of TSNAs during curing. The tobacco can be burley tobacco subjected to air curing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: PHILIP MORRIS USA INC.
    Inventor: Philip Morris USA Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130146074
    Abstract: An enclosed smoking device including a dome sealingly engageable with a base member, and a solid bowl sealingly engageable with a socket extending through the base member, the bowl being heatable from the exterior of the device. The assembly of dome, base member, and bowl define an enclosed interior space to prevent the escape of smoke or vapor produced by the heating of a smokable material in the bowl. The dome further includes a choke and a non-projecting integrated mouthpiece. A method of using an enclosed smoking device wherein no smoke or vapor is permitted to escape from the device during the smoking operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: HK Industries LLC
    Inventors: Anthony Virga, Mitchell Schikora
  • Publication number: 20130146075
    Abstract: A smoking article includes a sheet material comprising a fibrous layer formed of cellulosic fibres and at least 50% by weight of inorganic filler material having a particle size in range of from 0.1 microns and 50 microns, wherein the sheet material has a tensile strength of at least 900 N/m. The fibrous layer preferably further comprises a binder material, preferably an organic binder material such as a cellulosic binder material. A coating layer may be provided on at least one side of the fibrous layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Laurent Poget, Alexandre Malgat, Christoph Sorg, Andreas Hofenauer, David Croll, Rolf Gericke
  • Publication number: 20130146076
    Abstract: A makeup shield includes a mask and handle. The mask has comprises an edge with at least two concave edge portions. The mask is conformable to different areas of a human face. The handle allows the mask to be placed or pressed against the human face. A first concave edge portion may contour to the natural curvature of a human eye. A second concave edge portion and the first concave edge portion may conform to one or more sections of a human orbital bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventor: Achelle Dunaway
  • Publication number: 20130146077
    Abstract: This invention relates to nail coating compositions, to packages including the nail coating compositions, to methods of applying the nail coating composition to a nail and to a use of an additive compound to improve the properties of the nail coating composition of the present invention. In particular, the invention relates to nail coating compositions having improved chip resistance, good adhesion to the nail, a high gloss finish and a short dry-to-touch time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: Chemence Limited
    Inventor: Chemence Limited
  • Publication number: 20130146078
    Abstract: Container for receiving a composition, a device including such a container, a use and a method for applying the composition contained in such a container on the nails, the container comprising a side wall that extends along a central axis between a bottom and an opening, the side wall presenting a first outside constriction shaped to receive two adjacent fingers, other than the thumb, of a first hand of a user. The side wall also includes a second outside constriction shaped to receive two adjacent fingers, other than the thumb of a second hand of the same user, the second constriction being spaced apart from the first constriction along the central axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: L V M H RECHERCHE
    Inventor: L V M H Recherche
  • Publication number: 20130146079
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods and compositions for imparting memory effects onto biosurfaces, such as hair, by using shape memory polymers. This invention also relates to kits containing shape memory polymers that are useful for styling hair. The methods, compositions, and kits of the invention permit a user to recover an original hairstyle after it has been disheveled by exposing the hair to an external stimulus, such as heat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Avon Products, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130146080
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods and compositions for imparting memory effects onto biosurfaces, such as hair, by using shape memory polymers. This invention also relates to kits containing shape memory polymers that are useful for styling hair. The methods, compositions, and kits of the invention permit a user to recover an original hairstyle after it has been disheveled by exposing the hair to an external stimulus, such as heat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
  • Publication number: 20130146081
    Abstract: A hair styling apparatus comprising a first hair clamping member which defines a first hair clamping surface and a second hair clamping member which defines a second hair clamping surface, wherein the first and second hair clamping surfaces are opposite facing and are to cooperate to apply heat and clamping pressure to style hair clamped there-between during use, wherein the apparatus comprises a third hair styling surface which is to curl hair by heat and by a curling tension applied by a user against the third hair styling surface during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: Dickson Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Dickson Industrial Co., Ltd.
  • Publication number: 20130146082
    Abstract: This invention is a flexible hair cuff made from jewelry wire. This cuff is geared to style dreadlocks, and natural African American hair. The flexible cuff is constructed as one unit. There are several pieces of evenly cut wire in each cuff. After the cuff is styled two jewelry end caps are used to complete the cuff. The flexible cuff comes in a variety of colors. The flexibility of the cuff allows control of how tight or loose depending on the thickness of the hair. The flexible cuff is easy to use, hair is held up by hand and the cuff is then placed around the style and squeezed together to desired tightness. The purpose of this invention was to create something that would hold and style dreadlocks etc. This invention provides an inexpensive attractive unisex hair accessory that does not require any specialized machinery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventor: Reeda Annette Grinnard
  • Publication number: 20130146083
    Abstract: Disclosed is a hair decoration member which comprising a fastening part and a sheathing part. The fastening part is formed of a flexible metal, and the sheathing part is formed of silicones or thermoplastic rubber and covering the outer surface of the fastening part. By the skidproof property of the sheathing part, the hair decoration member can be strongly attached to hair without making user feel uncomfortable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: HAW YANG CO.,LTD.
    Inventor: CHING YAO YANG
  • Publication number: 20130146084
    Abstract: A system for removing objects from a surface is disclosed. The system may include at least one sensor, a controller, and at least one vibration motor. The sensor is configured to detect an object on the surface and to generate a signal indicative of the object characteristics. The controller may be operatively coupled to the sensor. The controller can receive the generated signal indicative of the object characteristics, and then determine a desired frequency and amplitude of vibration to apply to the surface based on the object characteristics. At least one vibration motor may be in communication with the controller and configured to apply the desired frequency and amplitude of vibration to the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis D. Wetterich, John M. Teter
  • Publication number: 20130146085
    Abstract: The invention relates to a glass substrate cleaning apparatus and cleaning method. The glass substrate cleaning apparatus of the present invention includes a cleaning trough and first frequency generators for transmitting ultrasonic waves of a first frequency and second frequency generators for transmitting ultrasonic waves of a second frequency disposed at two sides of the cleaning trough. In the present invention, a cost is reduced and a good cleaning effect is reached by using the ultrasonic waves of different frequencies to clean a glass substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hao Kou
  • Publication number: 20130146086
    Abstract: Methods and systems for acid regeneration of ion exchange resins are disclosed. Acid resins designed for use in a variety of cleaning application using a water source use a treated, softened, acidic water source according to the invention. Various methods of using the softened acidic water generated by acid regenerate-able ion exchange resins are disclosed to beneficially reduce spotting, filming and scale buildup on treated surfaces, reduce and/or eliminate the need for polymers, threshold reagents and/or rinse aids, and using protons generated in the acidic water effluent for triggering events useful in various cleaning applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventor: Ecolab USA Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130146087
    Abstract: Methods and systems for an integrated acid regeneration of ion exchange resins are disclosed for use in cleaning applications. Acid resins designed for use in a variety of cleaning application using a treated, softened, acidic water source are disclosed. Various methods of using the softened acidic water generated by acid regenerate-able ion exchange resins within a cleaning application, e.g. ware wash machine, are disclosed to beneficially reduce spotting, filming and scale buildup on treated surfaces, reduce and/or eliminate the need for polymers, threshold reagents and/or rinse aids, and using protons generated in the acidic water effluent for triggering events useful in various cleaning applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventor: Ecolab USA Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130146088
    Abstract: The method for cleaning a reactor of the present invention comprises passing a solvent through a wax-fraction hydrocracking apparatus which is charged with a catalyst and to which supply of a wax fraction is stopped, wherein the solvent comprising at least one oil selected from a group consisting of hydrocarbon and vegetable oils, and having a sulfur content of less than 5 ppm and being in a liquid state at 15° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicants: JAPAN OIL, GAS AND METALS NATIONAL CORPORATION, INPEX CORPORATION, NIPPON STEEL & SUMIKIN ENGINEERING CO., LTD., JAPAN PETROLEUM EXPLORATION CO., LTD., COSMO OIL CO., LTD., JX NIPPON OIL & ENERGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shinya Takahashi, Kazuhiko Tasaka, Yuichi Tanaka, Marie Iwama
  • Publication number: 20130146089
    Abstract: A system and method to control of sootblowers in a fossil fueled power plant, in particular to plant applications systems using a graphical programming environment in combination with a set of rules to activate sootblowers. The system can be constrained by time limits and/or rule based time limits. Actual blower activation is typically based on the current status of key control variables in the process which alter the actual activation time within a constraints system. The system does not typically require knowledge or models of specific cleanliness relationships. The result is a system without sequences or queues that readily adapts to changing system conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventor: Brad Radl
  • Publication number: 20130146090
    Abstract: A method for controlling an automatic cleaning device includes the steps of: entering selectively a regular control signal or a power-saving control signal to a cleaning mode control unit; judging whether the regular control signal or power-saving control signal is received to allow the cleaning mode control unit to enter a corresponding regular cleaning mode or a power-saving cleaning mode; activating a first driving motor and a second driving motor in the regular cleaning mode to allow the automatic cleaning device to move on an automatic movement path and keep a cleaning device in operation and pull a passive cleaning device; or activating the second driving motor by the cleaning mode control unit in the power-saving cleaning mode to allow the automatic cleaning device to move on the automatic movement path and pull the passive cleaning device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventor: Joseph Y. KO
  • Publication number: 20130146091
    Abstract: A device (5), arranged for fluid communication with a washing chamber (2) of a dishwasher (1), the device further being arranged to allow a passage of air (9) between the washing chamber and the device, the device comprising a drying material (10) arranged in a bed (11), the drying material being able to withdraw moisture from the air passing through the bed during a withdrawal step, and release moisture to the air during a regeneration step, a heating element (13) arranged in the bed arranged to heat the drying material during the regeneration step such that moisture is released from the drying material, and a fan (14), arranged to circulate the air between the device and the washing chamber such that the air flow rate during the withdrawal step is higher than the air flow rate during the regeneration step by altering the fan speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS CORPORATION N.V.
    Inventors: Giuseppe Dreossi, Anders Haegermarck, Bernd Krische, Petter Svanbom
  • Publication number: 20130146092
    Abstract: Transport scheduling and transport processes for low microbial (“LM”) bulk products are described. The transport scheduling and processes facilitate low microbial activity in a LM bulk product during the transport of the LM bulk product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: CONAGRA FOODS FOOD INGREDIENTS COMPANY, INC.
    Inventor: CONAGRA FOODS FOOD INGREDIENTS COMPANY, INC.
  • Publication number: 20130146093
    Abstract: According to the present invention there are provided an ultrasound system and method for glass deicing and defrosting, particularly of car's windshields. The system includes cube-shaped ultrasound transducers which generate high-intensity ultrasound waves which propagate in the windshields and heat it uniformly. Selection of the working parameters of the system is performed for specific windshields by a method including simulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventor: Yoni Hertzberg
  • Publication number: 20130146094
    Abstract: A cleaning agent/rinsing agent for cleaning a heating apparatus for cooking food are contained in a cartridge. The cartridge is sealed to prevent premature release of the cleaning/rinsing agents. Inside the cavity of the heating apparatus, a mechanism for opening the cartridge is located in the drain of the cavity of the heating apparatus. By pushing the cartridge onto the mechanism and twisting the cartridge, protruding edges of the mechanism penetrate the seal. Upon lifting the cartridge, the cleaning/rinsing agent drops out and into the cavity drain. The rinsing agent may be retained above the drain and cleaning box via encapsulation or the rinsing agent and configuration of the mechanism. The empty cartridge is removed and the cavity of the heating apparatus is ready for cleaning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: CONVOTHERM ELEKTROGERAETE GMBH
    Inventor: Convotherm Elektrogeraete GmbH
  • Publication number: 20130146095
    Abstract: An injector cleaning apparatus with a concentric dual flow introducer and a flow-dispersing injector seat along with a method of cleaning an injector. The concentric dual flow introducer has concentric cleaning fluid flowpaths configured to communicate with a central passage and a plurality of peripheral passages of a gas injector. The input-side injector engaging interface of the concentric dual flow introducer and the flow-dispersing injector seat each have a compressible sealing portion having compressibility sufficient to yield under fluid cleaning surges attributable to initiation and termination of cleaning fluid flow through the injector cleaning apparatus along with resiliency sufficient to prevent abutment of the gas injector and a rigid facing portion of the input-side injector engaging interface and output-side injector engaging interface respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: LAM RESEARCH CORPORATION
    Inventor: LAM RESEARCH CORPORATION
  • Publication number: 20130146096
    Abstract: System and method for cleaning a product line of a fluid dispensing system. The cleaning system includes a first container that contains liquid and a second container that contains gas such that the cleaning system is attached to the product line of a liquid dispensing system so that cleaning fluid can be pumped through the line that has gas pockets therein. The gas pockets work to create sheer within the product line in order to clean biomass and other contaminates from within the product line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventor: Joseph S. Pickett
  • Publication number: 20130146097
    Abstract: The present invention relates to automatic dishwashing detergent compositions comprising a) one or more compounds of the formula (I) wherein R is a linear or branched saturated alkyl group comprising from 8 to 30 carbon atoms or a linear or branched unsaturated alkenyl group with one or more double bonds and comprising from 8 to 30 carbon atoms, n is a number from 1 to 20, and M is a counter ion, and b) one or more nonionic surfactants having a cloud point of 30° C. or more, and c) one or more builder substances. The inventive automatic dishwashing detergent compositions in particular possess an advantageous anti-spotting behavior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: CLARIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD.
    Inventors: George Italo Pitombeira NUNES, Carsten COHRS
  • Publication number: 20130146098
    Abstract: The present invention relates to automatic dishwashing detergent compositions comprising a) one or more compounds of the formula (I) RO?CH2CH2O?nCH2—COOM??(I) wherein R is a linear or branched saturated alkyl group comprising from 8 to 30 carbon atoms or a linear or branched unsaturated alkenyl group with one or more double bonds and comprising from 8 to 30 carbon atoms, n is a number from 1 to 20, and M is a counter ion, and b) one or more builder substances, and which are characterized in that the automatic dishwashing detergent compositions are free of nonionic surfactants. The inventive automatic dishwashing detergent compositions in particular possess an advantageous anti-spotting behavior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: CLARIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD.
    Inventors: George Ítalo Pitombeira NUNES, Carsten COHRS
  • Publication number: 20130146099
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dishmachine that includes at least two tanks and methods of using the tanks to isolate, substantially isolate, or incrementally isolate different chemistries from each other during a cycle. The disclosed dishmachine design and method allows for the use of two different, and potentially incompatible, reactive, or offsetting chemistries to be used in the same dishmachine cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventor: ECOLAB USA INC.
  • Publication number: 20130146100
    Abstract: A water repellent protective film forming agent is provided for forming a protective film on a wafer that has an uneven pattern at its surface. The protective film is formed at least on surfaces of recessed portions of the wafer at the time of cleaning the wafer. The wafer is a wafer that contains a material including silicon element at least at the surfaces of the recessed portions of the uneven pattern or a wafer that contains at least one kind of material selected from the group consisting of titanium, titanium nitride, tungsten, aluminum, copper, tin, tantalum nitride and ruthenium at least at a part of the surfaces of the recessed portions of the uneven pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventor: Central Glass Company, Limited
  • Publication number: 20130146101
    Abstract: A machine dishwashing method comprises: dispensing two liquid cleansers or detergents A and B into the interior of a machine dishwasher during the cleaning dishwashing cycle, wherein the liquid detergent A has a pH at 20° C. of 6 to 9 and the liquid detergent B has a pH at 20° C. of 9 to 14 and is dispensed at cleaning cycle time t2; and wherein the liquid cleansers or detergents A and B comprise, respectively: A: 10% to 75% by weight of a detergent builder, 0.1% to 10% by weight of an enzyme, 24.9% to 89.9% by weight of a solvent; and B: 10% to 74.9% by weight of a detergent builder, 25% to 89.9% by weight of a solvent; and wherein neither liquid cleanser or detergent A nor liquid cleanser or detergent B individually comprises more than 2% by weight of a bleaching agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2013
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventor: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
  • Publication number: 20130146102
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to concentrated warewashing compositions and methods of using the same. In some aspects, the invention uses concentrated compositions in methods of warewashing where the concentrate is applied directly to the article to be cleaned, rather than dispensed into a sump and applied to the article as a ready-to-use composition. In additional aspects, the methods of using highly concentrated alkaline and/or acid compositions in an alternating pattern of alkaline-acid-alkaline or acid-alkaline-acid, or the like, provide substantially similar or superior cleaning efficacy while reducing the overall consumption of the alkaline and/or acid compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Lee J. Monsrud, Steven J. Lange, Altony J. Miralles, Michael S. Rischmiller
  • Publication number: 20130146103
    Abstract: A method and system for cleaning a substrate in a multi-module cleaning assembly is provided. The method begins by receiving the substrate into the cleaning module. A cleaning chemistry, at a temperature elevated from an ambient temperature, is applied onto a top surface of the substrate. Concurrent with application of the cleaning chemistry, vapors are exhausted from the cleaning chemistry through a port located below a bottom surface of the substrate with the vapor exhaustion providing a negative pressure relative to a pressure external to the cleaning module. The application of the cleaning chemistry is terminated, followed by termination of the exhausting of the vapors. The substrate is dried after the flowing of inert gas is terminated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: Intermolecular, Inc.
    Inventors: Satbir Kahlon, Frank Ma
  • Publication number: 20130146104
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for cleaning a usable space of a climatic cabinet, said usable space being surrounded by walls and optionally being provided with fittings, in which steam is generated by heating a water reservoir while at the same time steam is caused to condense on said walls and on any fittings present in the usable space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: Thermo Electron LED GmbH
    Inventor: Thermo Electron LED GmbH
  • Publication number: 20130146105
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device (1) for cleaning plastic chips, comprising a container (2) for the reception of the plastic chips and a stirring device (4) which is rotatably arranged about a rotational axis (400) in the container for stirring the plastic chips, wherein the stirring device (4) has a rotational body (5) which extends along the rotational axis (400), wherein the rotational body (5) has a cross section having a varying distance (a) from the rotational axis (400).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: KRONES AG
    Inventor: Krones AG
  • Publication number: 20130146106
    Abstract: A robotic pool or tank cleaner is propelled by water jets, the direction of which is controlled by the direction of rotation of a horizontally mounted pump motor within the pool cleaner housing, having a propeller attached to either end of the motor drive shaft which projects from opposing ends of the motor body, each of the propellers being positioned in a water jet discharge conduit that terminates in discharge ports in opposing ends of the housing. Each discharge conduit has a pressure-sensitive flap valve downstream of the respective propellers. When the propellers rotate in one direction, the water is drawn through one or more openings in the base plate, passes through one or more filter assemblies associated with the pool cleaner and is discharged through one of the discharge ports as a water jet of sufficient force to propel the pool cleaner along the surface being cleaned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventor: Giora Erlich
  • Publication number: 20130146107
    Abstract: The equipment is based on the use of active-carbon filters (5) for the absorption of halogens originating from the cleaning of containers of chemical product, which includes a chassis (1) that supports a stainless-steel tank (3), which contains the containers to be treated or cleaned, and also conduits (9) that finish off as flexible nozzles (10) via which water is propelled towards the inside of the containers, the bottom of said tank (3) having a manual purge device (14), positioned in a well (13). The equipment comprises boost (15) and sorption (16) pumps, for the cleaning liquid and for dissolution towards the active-carbon filters, respectively, and also rigid and flexible connections (17) corresponding to the hydraulic circuit for distribution of the liquid and dissolution. The chassis (1) has wheels (2) so that it can be moved from place to place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventor: Antonio Prado Castro
  • Publication number: 20130146108
    Abstract: An endoscope cleaning/disinfecting apparatus has a cleaning tank capable of housing a plurality of endoscopes, a holding net that is provided in the cleaning tank, and defines positions of the plurality of endoscopes which are housed and set in the cleaning tank, and an endoscope information reading section. The endoscope information reading section is provided in the cleaning tank, and, in a state in which one endoscope is set in the cleaning tank in a position defined by the holding net, is arranged in a site exposed toward an upper side of the cleaning tank without being covered with the one endoscope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2013
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP.
    Inventor: OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP.
  • Publication number: 20130146109
    Abstract: Automated system for cleaning conduits used for dispensing draft beer from taps. The system uses various sensors, valves, and a microprocessor-based controller to automate the process with little user intervention. This apparatus is permanently installed in a retail establishment and connected to the dispensing system by way of fittings designed to mate with standard keg couplers currently used in such systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventor: Ian Daniel Cavilia
  • Publication number: 20130146110
    Abstract: The invention relates to a damping device (1) for a pole, in particular a trekking, ski, hiking, or Nordic walking pole, having an attaching sleeve (4) by means of which the damping device (1) is attached to a first tube segment (11, 44) by inserting and attaching therein, and having an attaching element (3) by means of which the damping device (1) is attached to a pole handle (5) or a second tube segment (43) having a larger inner diameter than the first tube segment (11, 44).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: LEKISPORT AG
    Inventors: Eberhard Heim, Marco Hofer