Patents Issued in June 12, 2014
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Publication number: 20140158122Abstract: An apparatus and method for supplying anesthetic agent to an anesthesia system. The system is connecting detachably with at least two such apparatuses. The apparatus includes a storage volume for a liquid anesthetic agent and a space for evaporating the liquid agent. The apparatus also includes a gas inlet port for receiving a fresh gas for mixing with evaporated agent and a gas outlet port for conducting the gas mixture including evaporated agent to the system. The apparatus also includes a logic circuit for controlling anesthetic agent supply and an apparatus signal connector to exchange information. The apparatus signal connector includes at least one first apparatus contact for receiving from the system a signal indicating whether anesthetic agent supply is allowed or prevented, and a second apparatus contact to indicate that this apparatus is configured to supply anesthetic agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventor: Erkki HEINONEN
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Publication number: 20140158123Abstract: An adaptor for delivering an aerosolized active agent to a patient with concomitant positive pressure ventilation includes an aerosol flow channel having an aerosol inlet port and a patient interface port, and defining an aerosol flow path from the aerosol inlet port to and through the patient interface port; and a ventilation gas flow channel in fluid communication with the aerosol flow channel and having a gas inlet port and a gas outlet port, and defining a ventilation gas flow path from the gas inlet port to and through the gas outlet port, wherein the ventilation gas flow path is at least partially offset from the aerosol flow path and at least partially encircles the aerosol flow path. Systems and methods for delivering an aerosolized active agent to a patient with concomitant positive pressure ventilation incorporate the adaptor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2014Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Discovery Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Jan MAZELA, Christopher HENDERSON
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Publication number: 20140158124Abstract: A method and system for delivering a gas containing carbon dioxide to a patient are described. The method comprises measuring a physiological parameter of breathing stability in the patient; determining an optimal gas delivery parameter based on the physiological parameter of breathing stability; and delivering the gas to the patient in accordance with the optimal gas delivery parameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicants: UNIVERSITÉ DE BRETAGNE OCCIDENTALE, UNIVERSITÉ LAVALInventors: Erwan L'her, François Lellouche, Frédéric Series
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Publication number: 20140158125Abstract: The present invention provides a breathing assistance apparatus that has a convenient and effective method of cleaning internal conduits inside the apparatus. The breathing assistance apparatus is preferably a gases supply and humidification device. The cleaning method is a method of disinfection that is automated so minimal training is required to disinfect in particular an internal elbow conduit within the device. It is therefore not necessary to dismantle the gases supply and humidification device, therefore, inadvertent damage to the internal parts of the device is avoided. The present invention also provides a method of disinfecting a heated breathing conduit and a patient interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2014Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Kevin Peter O'Donnell, Matthew Jon Payton, Christopher Simon James Quill, Martin Paul Friederich Kramer, Peter Geoffrey Hawkins, Reena Daken
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Publication number: 20140158126Abstract: Drug delivery devices that include a microphone and processing circuitry that can detect operating events, such as peak inspiratory flow (PIF) and Breath Actuated Mechanism (BAM) in dry powder inhalers can be used to improve clinical trials by providing information about the way in which the inhalers under test are being used.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: CHIESI FARMACEUTICI S.p.A.Inventors: Mark PARRY-BILLINGS, Mario Scuri, Maria Chiara Taverna
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Publication number: 20140158127Abstract: An apparatus can include a nasal cannula assembly, which includes a face piece. The face piece includes a plenum portion and a nasal interface portion. The plenum portion is configured to be coupled to a supply line and defines a flow path configured to receive an aerosol flow from the supply line. The nasal interface portion includes a first delivery protrusion and a second delivery protrusion. The first delivery protrusion is configured to convey a first portion of the aerosol flow to a first nostril, and the second delivery protrusion is configured to deliver a second portion of the aerosol flow to a second nostril. The plenum portion includes a sidewall having a curved surface configured to redirect the second portion of the aerosol flow towards the second delivery protrusion. The sidewall is configured to isolate the flow path from a volume downstream from the second delivery protrusion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: PARION SCIENCES, INC.Inventors: Paul BOUCHER, Brian M. BUTTON, James B. FINK, Anthony J. HICKEY, Tomas NAVRATIL, Stuart Robert ABERCROMBIE, Michael Richard BURCHER, Mark Jeffrey EDHOUSE, Jamie Alan GREENWOOD, Emma Jane HASLER, Guy Conwyn Julian MOSELEY, David William SMITH, Donal Joseph TAYLOR, Jonathan Hugh WILKINS
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Publication number: 20140158128Abstract: A fluid preconditioning apparatus used to pretreat fluids for an air disbursement machine. A first portion includes a first outlet for a treated gas, a second outlet for a treated liquid, a third outlet for a hose and a cover. A second portion includes a first inlet to receive a gas, a second inlet to receive liquid, a gas treatment chamber, a gas flow generator for moving the gas from the first inlet through the gas treatment chamber and the first outlet. The second portion also includes a liquid treatment chamber that connects to the second inlet, and a liquid flow generator for moving the liquid from the second inlet through the liquid treatment chamber and the second outlet. The gas treatment chamber treats gas by filtering and disinfecting the gas and the liquid treatment chamber creates the treated liquid by filtering and disinfecting the liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Inventor: Gregory Heimel
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Publication number: 20140158129Abstract: A therapeutic vaporizer inhalation bag attachment system with an integrated valve is disclosed. The attachment system includes a body having a lumen extending between the two openings of the body, a bag coupling, and a valve positioned within the lumen. A method of using the inhalation bag attachment system is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2014Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Clovershield, Inc.Inventors: Robert Irving Pratt, JR., Joshua Smith Young
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Publication number: 20140158130Abstract: A medical tube has a tube wall defining a passageway for transportation of gases and further has a first end and a second end. At least one end of the medical tube comprises one or more of a pre-formed pneumatic port component, a pre-formed electrical port component, and a pre-formed sensor port component. A cuff is over-moulded about and thereby connects the pneumatic port component, the electrical port component, and/or the sensor port component and at least a portion of the tube end.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LIMITEDInventors: Peter Nigel Coleman, Nathan Lee Gray
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Publication number: 20140158131Abstract: A blower includes a housing including an inlet and an outlet, a motor to drive a rotatable shaft, first and second impellers provided to the shaft, the first and second impellers each including a plurality of impeller blades, a first stationary component provided to the housing and including stator vanes downstream of the first impeller, and a second stationary component provided to the housing and including stator vanes downstream of the second impeller. A first set of stator vanes of the first stationary component is provided around the motor and are configured and arranged to direct airflow along the motor, to de-swirl the airflow and to decelerate air to increase pressure. A blower including a third impeller and third stationary component positioned above the first impeller is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: ResMed Motor Technologies Inc.Inventors: Barton John Kenyon, Jaegarkumar Kapadia, Melanie Lucia Cariola, Michael Bruce Moir, Aleksandr S. Nagorny, Christopher Scott Edwards, James McKensey Bencke, Paul Andrew Dickens
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Publication number: 20140158132Abstract: The present invention relates to novel lip/cheek probes for detection of pulse-based differences in light absorbence across the vascularized tissue of a lip or cheek of a patient. These probes are fabricated to provide signals to estimate arterial oxygen saturation, and/or to obtain other photoplethysmographic data. The present invention also relates to a combined probe/cannula. The present invention also relates to other devices that combine a pulse oximeter probe with a device supplying oxygen or other oxygen-containing gas to a person in need thereof, and to sampling means for exhaled carbon dioxide in combination with the novel lip/cheek probes. In certain embodiments, an additional limitation of a control means to adjust the flow rate of such gas is provided, where such control is directed by the blood oxygen saturation data obtained from the pulse oximeter probe.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.Inventor: Richard J. Melker
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Publication number: 20140158133Abstract: A portable nasal ventilation assembly and system having a nasal piece with fluid delivery ports which engage and occlude the nares of a patient and provides sustained oxygen saturations greater than 90% with lung afflictions requiring high-flows such as Pulmonary Fibrosis. The assembly is noninvasive and does not require the use of positive pressure machines that can only be used within the confines of a hospital intensive care unit. It can be used on patients with different respiratory problems. Patients on the system can be home while awaiting further hospital treatment, such as (for example) a lung transplant, for a fraction of the cost of a hospital stay. Although the system does not replace ventilator devices, it is effective for spontaneously breathing patients that require ventilators to maintain an adequate life sustaining oxygen level. The device allows for portability and can reduce hospital stay and cost dramatically.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Inventor: Olivia Frances Acosta
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Publication number: 20140158134Abstract: A flow generator for generating a flow of pressurized breathable gas includes a cylindrical housing and a motor supported in the housing. The motor has a shaft having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The shaft is generally coincident with an axis of the motor. A first impeller is attached to the first end of the shaft and a second impeller is attached to the second end of the shaft. A stator directs an air flow from the first impeller back towards the motor axis. The housing includes an inlet adjacent the first end of the shaft having an inlet axis generally coincident with the motor axis and at least one outlet between the first and second impellers. The at least one outlet has an outlet axis generally tangential to the motor axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2014Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventors: Barton John Kenyon, Renee Frances Flower, Enrico Brambilla, Philip Rodney Kwok
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Publication number: 20140158135Abstract: A face mask for medical use, respiration anesthesia or first aid use. The face mask is structured from a main body casing made of hard plastic, with a tubular shaped air inlet protruding from the surface of casing; and a mouth-shaped adhering piece made of soft elastic plastic. The adhering piece is formed on the peripheral edge of the opening of casing, and is used to adhere to the user's face. Anti-slip portions that are formed as an integral body with the soft adhering piece and formed as protruding strips, sheet forms, protruding points or a mixed configuration thereof are provided on at least one portion of the surface of casing. The anti-slip portions are used to enable health care personnel to easily hold the face mask and prevent the face mask from slipping when fitting it to a patient or removing from the patient for cleaning and sterilizing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: BESMED HEALTH BUSINESS CORP.Inventor: Bill Shyong
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Publication number: 20140158136Abstract: A mask system for providing pressurized breathable gas includes at least one panel and a seal member, wherein the panel comprises a textile. The panel defines a cavity adapted to receive a patient's nose. The seal member is adapted to sealingly engage with the patient's face. The panel and seal member may be integrally formed in one piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: RESMED LIMITEDInventors: Jose Ignacio Romagnoli, Julian Ross Lombardo, Jessica Lea Dunn
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Publication number: 20140158137Abstract: A respiratory mask assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having a front surface and a rear surface adapted in use to face the patient. A cushion having a side wall is removably attachable to the frame. The cushion has a rim extending away from the side wall, and a membrane provided to substantially surround the rim. An inner edge of the membrane defines an aperture, the aperture having a generally trapezoidal shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2014Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventors: Anthony Michael GING, Philip Rodney KWOK, Rachael Elizabeth MOORE, Saad NASR, Andrew Martin PRICE
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Publication number: 20140158138Abstract: Disclosed are devices for supporting a prolapsed organ. An exemplary device comprises a ring-like body optionally having a naturally occurring substantially flat and substantially planar compact configuration, the ring-like body configured with a size suitable for insertion into a vagina and to be expanded by a support element such that in the expanded configuration an outer periphery of the ring-like body contacts a portion of the vagina and stretches at least a portion of a prolapsed vaginal wall, thereby substantially alleviating prolapse of at least one pelvic organ. The device optionally includes a support element comprising two moveably connected arms configured to support the ring in the expanded configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2014Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: ConTIPI Ltd.Inventors: Elan ZIV, Amir Perle, Elisheva Fabrikant
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Publication number: 20140158139Abstract: The invention provides an eye fixation system that allows accurate positioning, stabilization and safe and efficient manipulation of the eye and surgical instrumentation used during procedures and surgeries of the anterior and posterior segments of the eye.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Inventor: SAMIR SAYEGH
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Publication number: 20140158140Abstract: A pediatric headrest for skull stabilization and a method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a horseshoe shaped head support includes first and second wings pivotally coupled to a body to adjust the angle therebetween. A gel pad is superposed on the horseshoe shaped head support. First and second arcuate base members are coupled to the first and second wings, respectively, to accept a plurality of placement subassemblies, which are circumferentially adjustably positioned and secured within the channels. Each placement subassembly is configured to receive a skull pin and provide adjustable horizontal, vertical, and angular positioning of the skull pin with respect to the arcuate base.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2014Publication date: June 12, 2014Inventor: Frederick H. Sklar
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Publication number: 20140158141Abstract: A sterile surgical drape for protecting a robotic surgical system comprises an oblong drape of a clear flexible plastic material, which unfolds from a compact packet. From the proximal side of the main panel of the drape there project two pocket flaps, which are separated by a medial trough. The two pocket flaps are configured to slip over one another and together enclose the top of the control tower in an overlapping fashion, such that the robotic manipulator arms extend on either side of the main panel, while the camera/endoscope arm extends through the medial trough. The open ends of the pocket flaps are folded over to form cuffs, wherein a nurse can insert his/her hand to draw the flap over the top of the tower without touching non-sterile surfaces. The unfolding of the main panel is controlled by adhesive tabs or tear strips, so that the bottom of the panel does not engage the cart's wheels or the floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Inventor: Marilyn Winer
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Publication number: 20140158142Abstract: A modular apparatus is configured to cause received rods of smokeable material to undergo a first sequence of operations. The modular apparatus can be reconfigured so as to cause received rods of smokeable material to undergo a second sequence of operations, different to the first sequence of operations. The first and second sequences of operations respectively form at least part of first and second processes for assembling smoking articles, each smoking article comprising one of said rods of smokeable material, which is smoked in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Tobacco Research and Development Institute (Proprietary) LimitedInventor: Gerhard Malan Le Roux
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Publication number: 20140158143Abstract: A smoking apparatus for a smoking product, comprising: a substantially hollow stem defining a bore having a bore diameter, a bowl proximate the first end of the hollow stem, the bowl. having an open end configured to receive the smoking product therethrough and a bottom end opposite the open end, the bowl further including: a screen retention area defined by the contour of the inner wall and disposed opposite the open end of the bowl and configured to selectively retain a flexible screen, the screen retention area further including: a screen retainer disposed proximal the bottom end of the bowl, and a lateral boundary region disposed adjacent the screen retainer and configured to receive a circumferential edge of a flexible screen, and a shoulder support disposed adjacent the lateral boundary region and protruding inwardly into the bore diameter of the bowl to support the flexible screen opposite the screen retainer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Inventor: Randal Barrett
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Publication number: 20140158144Abstract: A smoking article 10 comprises a source of smokable material 11, a filter 12, a first layer 13 surrounding at least a part of the filter 12, a second layer 14 surrounding at least a part of the first layer 13 and one or more paths 15 for ventilating air flow between the first and second layers 13, 14. A part of the first layer 13 surrounds the source of smokable material 11 and is for attaching the filter 12 thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO (INVESTMENTS) LIMITEDInventors: Karl Kaljura, John Richardson, Kevin Blick
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Publication number: 20140158145Abstract: A pouched non-tobacco product includes a lined pouch material of a web and a water-soluble liner adjacent the web and a non-tobacco flavorful component contained within the lined pouch material. The water-soluble liner is interposed between the web and the non-tobacco flavorful component. The liner preferably reduces staining of the web by the non-tobacco flavorful component. Additionally, the liner may include a flavorant.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2014Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventors: Warren D. Winterson, Timothy D. Cochran, Tommy C. Holland, Karen M. Torrence, Steve Rinehart, G. Robert Scott
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Publication number: 20140158146Abstract: A nail manicure method comprising applying a protective coating to portions of the surface of a finger or toe nail or a cuticle adjacent thereto where the application of nail polish is not desired, optionally manipulating the protective coating into a desired shape, and applying nail polish to regions not covered by the protective coating. Once the nail polish has at least partially dried, the protective coating is removed to reveal an underlying area with defined regions of nail polish.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Inventor: Jacqueline A. Smith
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Publication number: 20140158147Abstract: A makeup application assist device is provided that includes an upper portion adapted to be placed above an eye and including a first cutout portion and a lower portion adapted to be placed below the eye and including a second cutout portion. The first cutout portion facilitates the application of makeup to specific areas surrounding the eye and the second cutout portion facilitates the positioning of the makeup application assist device around the eye.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: KERRI BUTCHER INTERNATIONALInventor: Kerri M. Butcher
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Publication number: 20140158148Abstract: The present invention relates to hair treatment agents containing selected quaternary ammonium compounds and silicones containing sugar structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Inventors: Manuela Mette, Christa Hartwich, Joerg Kahre
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Publication number: 20140158149Abstract: A web roll of flexible foil used in the chemical treatment of hair, the roll comprising a front face and a back face, a continuous band of pressure-sensitive adhesive deposited on the front face and parallel to and away from art edge of the roll, the back face comprising a continuous deposit of release coating, the release coating allowing ready, tear-free separation of the back face from the front face when the front face and the back face are in contact.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Inventor: STEPHANIE ANDERSON
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Publication number: 20140158150Abstract: An agent includes in a cosmetically suitable carrier at least hydrogen peroxide, at least one homo- or copolymer of acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acid and at least one polyurethane, wherein the polyurethane is a polycondensation product of polyethylene glycol(s), diisocyanate(s) and optionally ethoxylated fatty alcohol(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2014Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Juergen Schoepgens, Frank Janssen, Armin Wadle
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Publication number: 20140158151Abstract: A hair grooming device (FIG. 1) comprising of a flat (1) or cylindrical base (FIG. 10(18)) arranged in steps; teeth (2) attached to the base, in one row or many rows, whereby the hair may be combed between the space (3) created by the different steps and underlying the teeth, and/or additionally within the teeth arrangement; teeth/bristles in brush formation (FIG. 8(13)); an attachment to a hair dryer (FIG. 6) (FIG. 18) (FIG. 23) (FIG. 24) (FIG. 25) (FIG. 26) whereby hot air blows through a gap as represented by (FIG. 6 (10)) between the teeth/bristles and the base; a dye applicator (FIG. 16) whereby dye is applied to the hair through holes (27) between the teeth and the base by pushing down into a space (28) through the mechanism of a plunger (29); a hair clipper (FIG. 20) whereby blades are able to slide down between the steps and/or a hair clip (FIG. 21) whereby the steps are able to be collapsed after insertion into the hair such that they grip the hair.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Inventors: Ruth Sebagereka, Sable Dembeko Olindo
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Publication number: 20140158152Abstract: A device for cleaning the mouth or teeth has a rod-shaped support, on one axial end of which an interdental cleaner made of a flexible plastic is arranged. A brush-like cleaning part made of a flexible plastic, and having a plurality of protruding cleaning elements, is arranged at the opposite axial end of the rod-shaped support. In addition, the rod-shaped support has a grip portion made of a flexible plastic and arranged preferably in the central area of the axial length of the rod-shaped support. Provision is made that the grip portion is connected, via at least one connecting portion, to the interdental cleaner and/or to the brush-like cleaning part so as to form a one-piece structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Interbros GmbHInventors: Juergen Butz, Hannes Hauser, Gerhard Poetsch
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Publication number: 20140158153Abstract: Ultrasonic cleaning apparatuses and methods of cleaning substantially planar articles. An apparatus comprises (i) a substantially circular tank; (ii) a plurality of cleaning fluid inlets for delivering a cleaning fluid to the tank; (iii) an intermediate support for receiving an article to be cleaned; and (iv) an ultrasonic generator coupled to the tank for generating ultrasonic waves in the tank and cleaning fluid received therein. The apparatus is configured to remove particles from a substantially planar article and have them carried by flow of cleaning fluid away from the article and out of the tank. Using such an apparatus, a cleaning method comprises introducing a substantially planar article to be cleaned into the tank; introducing a cleaning fluid into the tank through the plurality of cleaning fluid inlets; and exciting the cleaning fluid with ultrasonic waves.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: LAM RESEARCH CORPORATIONInventors: Evangelos T. Spyropoulos, Iqbal A. Shareef, Clifford Erik La Croix
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Publication number: 20140158154Abstract: A method of modifying an electrostatic chuck that electrostatically attracts a processing object is provided. The method includes a gas supplying step of supplying a gas containing hydrogen (H) and oxygen (O) into a chamber accommodating the electrostatic chuck having a surface that is fluorinated; and a modifying step of turning the gas supplied to the chamber into plasma using a high frequency power, exposing the electrostatic chuck to the plasma, and modifying the fluorinated surface of the electrostatic chuck.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Tokyo Electron LimitedInventors: Takamitsu KONDO, Shingo Shimogama
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Publication number: 20140158155Abstract: One or more techniques or systems for cleaning wafers during semiconductor fabrication or an associated brush are provided herein. In some embodiments, the brush includes a brush body and one or more inner hole supports within the brush body. For example, a first inner hole support and a second inner hole support define a first inner hole associated with a first size. For another example, a third inner hole support and a fourth inner hole support define a second inner hole associated with a second size different than the first size. In some embodiments, a cleaning solution is applied to a wafer based on a first flow rate at a first brush position and based on a second flow rate at a second brush position. In this manner, a flow field associated with wafer cleaning is provided, thus enhancing cleaning efficiency, for example.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company LimitedInventors: Shang-Yuan Yu, Ming-Te Chen, Chi-Fu Yu, Shao-Yen Ku, Tzu-Yang Chung, Hsiao Chien-Wen, Shan-Ching Lin
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Publication number: 20140158156Abstract: A rotatable base for a porous pad has openings that provide for improved flow distribution of a liquid in the base across a substrate. The rotatable base can be molded from a two piece mold and the openings can have draft angles to facilitate the molding process.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Entegris, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Wargo, Thomas LeBlanc
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Publication number: 20140158157Abstract: According to one embodiment, a mask cleaner includes a cleaner support casing having a major surface with a recess formed therein, another major surface, and a gas supply hole and a gas exhaust hole extending through the cleaner support casing between the another major surface and the recess, a sticky layer support board attached to the cleaner support casing to block an opening of the recess of the cleaner support casing, and a sticky layer attached to a surface of the sticky layer support board remote from the cleaner support casing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Inventor: Yoshihito KOBAYASHI
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Publication number: 20140158158Abstract: A grinding and cleaning fleece 1, for the machine-based grinding and machine-based cleaning of structured surfaces, consists of a fleece body 10, which includes a processing surface 11 with a plurality of burls 14. A method of manufacturing and use of the cleaning fleece is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: JÖST GmbHInventors: Peter Jöst, Christian Jöst
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Publication number: 20140158159Abstract: A substrate cleaning apparatus performs scrub cleaning of a surface of a substrate by keeping a roll cleaning member and the surface of the substrate in contact with each other in the presence of a cleaning liquid. The substrate cleaning apparatus includes a first chemical liquid supply nozzle comprising a nozzle configured to supply a chemical liquid toward the substrate so that the chemical liquid is brought into contact with the surface of the substrate in a first contact area extending in an elongated shape, and a second chemical liquid supply nozzle comprising a nozzle configured to supply a chemical liquid toward the substrate so that the chemical liquid is brought into contact with the surface of the substrate in a second contact area spreading in an elliptical shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Inventor: Tomoatsu ISHIBASHI
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Publication number: 20140158160Abstract: A substrate cleaning apparatus performs scrub cleaning of a surface of a substrate such as a semiconductor wafer. The substrate cleaning apparatus includes a cleaning member having a lower-end contact surface, and a cleaning liquid supply nozzle configured to supply a cleaning liquid to the surface of the substrate. The cleaning member is configured to scrub-clean the surface of the substrate by moving the cleaning member in one direction while the cleaning member is being rotated about its rotational axis and by rubbing the lower-end contact surface of the cleaning member against the surface of the substrate which is being rotated horizontally in the presence of the cleaning liquid. The cleaning member has an inverted truncated-cone shape wherein the angle ? between the lower-end contact surface and a straight line on an outer circumferential surface of the cleaning member is larger than 90° and is not more than 150°.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Inventor: Tomoatsu ISHIBASHI
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Publication number: 20140158161Abstract: The invention described herein is directed to a skid for cleaning subsea conduits, such as strakes and fairings, and a method of cleaning subsea conduits. This invention may be utilized for the removal of marine growth from subsea conduits.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2014Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: OCEANEERING INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Nikunj M. Patel, Noah Kirk Teichmiller, Kinton Lowell Lawler
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Publication number: 20140158162Abstract: A unified bolt and bolt carrier cleaning tool comprising a cylindrical body having a bolt scraper arrangement formed at a first end and a bolt carrier scraper arrangement formed at an opposite end. The bolt scraper arrangement includes a well having two scraper blades shaped to conform to the outer surfaces of the bolt face of a bolt assembly of a weapon. The bolt carrier scraper arrangement includes three longitudinal scraper blades formed in the outer surface and end of the body, the blades being shaped to conform to an inner surface of a bolt-receiving chamber of the bolt carrier. Preferably the tool further comprises a first transverse bore threaded for receiving an auxiliary cleaning tool. Preferably, the tool further comprises a second transverse bore and associated circular recess having scraper blades for cleaning the surfaces of a firing pin extracted from the bolt.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: The Otis Patent TrustInventors: James R. Brooker, Christopher Ashley
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Publication number: 20140158163Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to methods and systems for detecting and removing a clogging condition of a filter in a dishwasher. According to one embodiment, the method includes determining a normal water level or a normal rate of water level change for a wash cycle of the dishwasher and monitoring a water level or a rate of water level change during execution of the wash cycle. The method further includes detecting the clogging condition of the filter by detecting a deviation thereof. A current position of the wash cycle being executed may then be determined. The method further includes executing a remedial operation to facilitate removal of the clogging condition and determining if the clogging condition has been removed. Finally, the method includes resuming operation of the dishwasher at a wash cycle position based on the current position if the clogging condition has been removed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Mark D. Montgomery, Dennis A. Poyner, Virgil J. Francisco, James L. Burrows
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Publication number: 20140158164Abstract: The present disclosure provides a cleaning machine, and a cleaning method and a cleaning system of the cleaning machine. The cleaning method includes: detecting whether the cleaning machine is in a standby mode; and spraying cleaning fluid in a brushing room of the cleaning machine and recycling the sprayed cleaning fluid to form a recycling spraying if the cleaning machine is in the standby mode. The brushing room is independently controlled to spray the cleaning fluid in the brushing room alone. Thus, the spraying frequency of the cleaning fluid in the brushing room is increased, the cleaning fluid can even be continuously sprayed, to improve the wet degree of the brush and further to improve the stability of the cleaning process. Meanwhile the opening frequencies of the air supplying pipes of the cleaning machine are decreased to reduce air consumption.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: SHENZHEN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Boyang Ren, Liang Li, Chinsheng Ko
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Publication number: 20140158165Abstract: An ice dispensing system includes an ice hopper structure including a plurality of walls having inner surfaces that define an inner volume storing ice therein. The ice hopper may include a drain. A cleaning structure is coupled to the ice hopper structure. The cleaning structure includes a pump linked to a spray mechanism positioned within the inner volume of the ice hopper structure. The spray mechanism disperses a liquid on an inner surface of the ice hopper structure during a cleaning cycle of the ice dispensing mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: IMI CORNELIUS INC.Inventors: Vittal Murthy, Jayateertha Malagi, A.R. Servesh, Matthew Kampert, Chris Zemko
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Publication number: 20140158166Abstract: A cleaning composition comprises at least one surfactant and at least one colorant. The cleaning composition can have a pH of about 3 or less. The colorant exhibits one of several specified structures at a pH of about 7. A method for cleaning a surface utilizes the cleaning composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: MILLIKEN & COMPANYInventors: Yogesh Saraf, Eduardo Torres, Sanjeev K. Dey, Paul D. Halphen
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Publication number: 20140158167Abstract: A method for cleaning a substrate is provided. In this method, a flow of non-Newtonian fluid is provided where at least a portion of the flow exhibits plug flow. To remove particles from a surface of the substrate, the surface of the substrate is placed in contact with the portion of the flow that exhibits plug flow such that the portion of the flow exhibiting plug flow moves over the surface of the substrate. Additional methods and apparatuses for cleaning a substrate also are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2014Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Lam Research CorporationInventors: John M. de Larios, Mike Ravkin, Jeffrey Farber, Mikhail Korolik, Fred C. Redeker
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Publication number: 20140158168Abstract: A sump assembly for a dishwasher appliance is provided. The sump assembly includes a housing that defines a chamber. The sump assembly also includes a filter and an impeller mounted within the chamber. The impeller can hinder object accumulation within the filter or improve performance of the filter or both.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventor: Ramasamy Thiyagarajan
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Publication number: 20140158169Abstract: An improved portable cleaning system for use in cleaning heat exchanger tube bundles, fin-fans, towers and other elongated components. The cleaning system comprises a cleaning unit having a cleaning enclosure that receives and cleans the component and a control unit that controls the operation of the system. The cleaning unit has a cleaning enclosure defining a chamber sized and configured to receive the component through a sealable lid. A roller assembly rotates the component while a spray assembly sprays cleaning fluid over and into the rotating component. The cleaning fluid is heated in the chamber using surface heating elements attached to heat transfer plates along sections of the chamber walls. A vapor recovery system captures and treats toxic vapors. In use, the cleaning system is transported to a facility to clean the components on-site using cleaning fluid supplied by the facility and discharging waste to the facility.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2014Publication date: June 12, 2014Inventor: Gary I Hays
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Publication number: 20140158170Abstract: A foreign object protection system for dishwashers is disclosed. The foreign object protection system prevents large objects from damaging other components of a dishwasher.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Whirlpool CorporationInventor: MARK S. FEDDEMA
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Publication number: 20140158171Abstract: A truss cage formed of two symmetrical halves is fastened together around a pile. Traction motors having caterpillar treads oriented for vertical movement are pressed against the pile by springs. A trolley ride along the tracks formed by the truss cage on the outside of the cage and carries one or more water jets or other cleaning tools. The trolley oscillates along the outside of the truss cage as the water jet sprays the pile with high pressure water. The traction motors carry the entire apparatus up and down the pile. The entire pile can thus be cleaned of marine debris.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2014Publication date: June 12, 2014Inventor: Donald L. Doleshal