Abstract: The present invention provides a novel system (200) for cleaning sponge or porous polymeric products (FIG. 1), e.g., scrubbing brush. The system includes, among other elements, a chemical source region (201) that has at least one cleaning chemical such as an acid, a base, a solvent, and other cleaning materials. A washer unit (209) (e.g., rotatable basket-type) is coupled to the chemical source region (201). In most embodiments, the washer unit (209) is coupled to the source region by lines or pipes that introduce chemicals into the washer unit (209) in a selected manner. To oversee operations of the system, a controller (207) is coupled to the washer unit. The controller is operative to provide at least one process recipe for cleaning a porous polymeric product.

Abstract: A system for cleaning oil containing vehicular components with heated cleaning liquid comprising a washing unit having at least one spray nozzle for directing the cleaning liquid to the vehicular component. The system of the present invention also includes a reservoir for the cleaning liquid as well as a pump for supplying cleaning fluid to the liquid spray nozzle or nozzles. A heater in the form of a oil fired burner is utilized to pass heated exhaust gases through a heat exchange conduit which extends into the reservoir to impart heat to the cleaning liquid in the reservoir. The cooled exhaust gases are then exhausted through a stack. Oil is gathered from the vehicular component placed in a container which empties into a conduit to feed the oil fired burner to produce the hot exhaust gases.

Abstract: A disposal apparatus for use with a wash station and a towel dispenser includes a liquid source and a waste disposal unit arranged in fluid communication with the liquid source that (i) collects liquid from the liquid source and receives a spent towel dispensed from the towel dispenser, (ii) disintegrates the spent towel and generates a fluid vortex of liquid and disintegrated spent towel, and (iii) exhausts the fluid vortex.

Abstract: A table dishwasher combination including an access door slidably connected to the table top side members to allow a pair of dishwasher racks to rise upwardly from the central compartments wherein one of the dish racks pivots to the left and one pivots to the right to allow for loading by people seated at the table.

Abstract: A sink side dishwasher is designed to use the same faucet of the water sink as its water source. It comprises an oscillating spray arm equipped with improved nozzles, an improved soap dispenser, a specially designed dish rack, and a specially designed washing house to cooperate with the unique structure of the dishwasher and other components to achieve of manufacturing an useful and operative dishwasher.

Abstract: A dairy pipeline wash system for monitoring and controlling the wash cycle of a dairy harvesting facility including a user interactive data processor for receiving and storing wash parameters, monitoring wash conditions, comparing monitored wash conditions to wash parameters, and controlling wash conditions to comply with wash parameters. The dairy pipeline wash system may include a closed loop or fuzzy logic system to vary wash conditions as dairy pipeline conditions change.

Abstract: They consist in the arrangement, as bottom of the cask (1), of a pluri-grooved sheet (7) which defines a plurality of cylindrical grooves, laterally adjacent and with coplanar mouths, the width of said grooves (7), being at a level with its mouth, corresponding with the spacing between the beams (3) which constitute the supporting structure for the false grated bottom (2), permitting that said supporting structure (3) be outside the receptacle (1), abutting in the first place, on the upper edge of the beams (3) which constitute the same, flat facets (8) of the pluri-grooved sheet (7) which separate the different grooves (7-7') of the same, and immediately on said facets, the marginal zones of the grated modules (2) .

Abstract: Disclosed is a process of recycling and reusing an aqueous degreasing solution for further use as a component of a coolant solution which is itself recycled and reused in metal cutting machines. Also disclosed is a method of degreasing parts, and a degreasing apparatus which is controlled such that an appropriate amount of the aqueous degreasing solution is introduced into the coolant solution. Finally, disclosed herein is a method and system for preparing a coolant in which an aqueous degreasing solution is further utilized as a feeder solution for a coolant solution, with the resulting solution being able to be separated into its component parts and reused in the cutting and cleaning of metals to form metal parts.

Abstract: A device for or in a garbage truck, particularly a vehicle for receiving and transporting so-called biological or organic garbage, includes tilting arrangements at the end of the vehicle for tilting a can containing garbage upwardly for emptying the can and for tilting the can backwardly into its initial position after the can has been emptied. The garbage dropped into the hold of the vehicle and the emptied can are sprayed with a disinfecting agent for treating the garbage and cleaning the can. The spraying device includes a spray nozzle which is movable between a first spray position for spraying in the direction of the garbage in the hold of the garbage truck and a second spray position for spraying in a second spray direction in which the spray jet is directed into the interior of the can which is in its upwardly tilted position.

Abstract: The present invention provides a combination sink and dishwashing apparatus having a sink sharing a common side wall with a cabinet which defines a closed space. The cabinet has a wire basket for holding and washing a plurality of dishes within the cabinet. The common side wall is a part of the cabinet that defines the closed space and is positioned to form one side of the sink. The common side wall can be opened to allow the wire basket to slide from within the cabinet and into the sink, for loading and unloading the dishes. Within the cabinet, the invention contains a pump powered by a motor, the pump spraying water through a rotatably mounted spray arm onto the dishes to wash them, as with traditional dishwashing machines. The invention preferably includes a garbage disposal which is also powered by the motor. In an alternative embodiment, this invention can include two cabinets as described above, each located on opposing sides of the sink.

Abstract: A food article washer includes a container for containing food articles and a cleaning liquid used for cleaning the food articles. A basket is provided within the container for holding the food articles contained within the container. A vibration device imparts vibrations to the cleaning liquid contained within the container, without coming into physical contact with the food articles. The vibrations break driving the liquid into the food articles.

Abstract: A cleaning station for cleaning parts from apparatus that itself uses a water spray to clean a toxic gas. The cleaning station has a tray and a sink for holding a part to be spray cleaned and the sink is connected to drain the spray water into the drain system of the gas cleaning apparatus.

Abstract: A pre-wash process and apparatus for recycling polymer tubing contaminated with large amounts of organic matter, soil, and so forth. The pre-wash process includes the steps of sizing the contaminated polymer tubing into small pieces, conveying the polymer tubing on a first conveyor into a rotating wash trommel, washing the polymer tubing in the rotating wash trommel, conveying the polymer tubing on a second conveyor through a pre-rinse stage and then into a rotating rinse trommel, rinsing the polymer tubing in the rinse trommel, discharging the polymer tubing from the rinse trommel into a float/sink tank, passing the polymer tubing through the float/sink tank to a third conveyor, and conveying the polymer tubing into a suitable container for delivery to a final wash and pelletizing process. The wash trommel and rinse trommel each comprises a rotating cylinder with internal helical flighting that causes intense rolling and agitation of the polymer tubing.

Abstract: A watertight enclosure for washing photographic material. The enclosure has individual print chambers (24), that are separated by dividers (8), (10). The dividers (8), (10), are sectioned into levels with each level having slots (22), (23) at predetermined intervals along the length of each divider that accept rods (9), (11) to hold the material being washed at the top of the washer. The rods (9), (10) also suspend the material in the water at all levels. The washers inlet chamber (2) is suspended above the bottom of the washer so that water and residual chemical can pass under and away from the print chambers (24) as it exits the washer.

Abstract: A fruit cleaning device includes a lid and a bowl. The lid comprises a barrel shaped handle with a plurality of small apertures formed on the lid within the handle. The bowl comprises a plurality of blades extending along the inner wall thereof and a plurality of scrapers along the bottom surface bulging upwardly therefrom. Upon the lid and the bowl are closed, an enclosure is formed which is able to receive fruits and water therein. By shaking the device, the fruit will roll on the blades and scrapers that will scratch off any foreign objects attached on the fruits. The water is later drained from the small apertures, and fruit are cleaned thoroughly.

Abstract: A hand washing and drying apparatus comprising a washing and drying chamber including at least one access port providing access for inserting at least one hand to be washed, wash liquid dispensing means in fluid communication with the interior of the washing and drying chamber for dispensing wash liquid within the washing and drying chamber, blow drying means in fluid communication with the interior of the washing and drying chamber for providing a directed supply of drying air within the washing and drying chamber, and towel dispensing means in communication with the interior of the washing and drying chamber for dispensing a towel, e.g., a disposable paper towel, within the chamber. The apparatus also may include vacuum disposal means for removing used towels from the washing and drying chambers and storing same. The apparatus further may include control means for controlling the operation of the apparatus.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for cleaning overhead gutters. The apparatus includes two inverted J-shaped members connected by a hinge at the apex. Each J-shaped member has a scoop depending downwardly from the apex and a handle arm depending downwardly from the apex, the handle arm being longer than the scoop. The J-shaped members are hinged such that rotating the handle arms toward each other causes the scoops to rotate toward each other thereby grasping debris therebetween. The scoops are pliable and ellipsoidal shaped and can have teeth or bristles. The hinge provides fulcrum type leverage for grasping and dislodging debris. The J-shaped members can be snapped into and out of the hinge. The gutter cleaner includes a coupling for connecting the cleaner to a garden hose through a valve. Water is channeled to a scoop where a baffle directs the water into the scoop and under debris to dislodge and consolidate debris.

Abstract: A self-cleaning knob water faucet that includes a hollow water faucet housing, a water valve assembly, a knob, and water showering apparatus. The hollow water faucet body has an interior space and a spout from which water can exit. The water valve assembly is disposed in the hollow water faucet housing and has a distal end that extends outwardly therefrom. The water valve further has a closed position in which water does not exit the spout of the hollow water faucet body and an open position in which water exits the spout of the hollow water faucet body. The knob is disposed on the distal end of the water valve and is rotatable by a hand of user for moving the water valve assembly through the closed position of the water valve assembly and the open position of the water valve assembly.

Abstract: A space-saving dishwasher has a washing basin having side and bottom walls and an open top, and a vertically shiftable rack assembly for carrying dishes. A shifting mechanism is coupled with the rack assembly for selectively shifting the latter between a lower cleaning position, wherein the rack assembly is disposed within the basin below the open top, and an upper loading position, wherein the rack assembly is disposed above the open top of the basin. The dishwasher further includes a lid member for covering the open top of the basin when the rack assembly is in the cleaning position. Structure is also provided for cleaning the dishes carried in the rack assembly, when the assembly is in the cleaning position. The dishwasher is particularly designed for installment within an opening of a substantially horizontally extending table-top or kitchen counter top.

Abstract: A honeycomb tabletop, including a honeycomb core positioned between a top and bottom structural layer, wherein a number of cups are positioned between the bottom layer and the top layer, and at least some of the number of cups are sized and shaped to cooperate with the lower face of the top layer to form a cavity surrounding at least two of the plurality of holes in the top layer so that contaminants will be unable to pass through the surrounded holes into the honeycomb core. Preferably, these cups form a sealing engagement with the lower face of the top layer to facilitate rapid and thorough cleaning of contaminants from the cups.

Abstract: A unit for the rapid and reliable decontamination of containers containing contaminated liquids. The apparatus automatically receives, opens, empties, rinses and drys the containers individually. The containers may be sorted as a function of their residual contamination. The containers may optionally be crushed at a temperature at which they are rendered fragile. The containers, whether uncrushed or crushed, are then put into storage or waste canisters. The soiled or contaminated liquids are received by separate collectors.

Abstract: A conversion kit for converting a clothes washer to a dishwasher by removing the agitator and installing a dish holding basket and a plurality of horizontal dividers with fingers to support dishware. A plurality of vertical dividers are inserted between the individual dishware pieces to prevent damage thereto. A hot air drier structure is mounted in the washer to dry the dishes when the clothes washer is used as a dishwasher.

Abstract: A dispenser device for use with an automatic washing machine and a wash tub having a drain. The device has an elongated housing having a drain passage disposed therethrough. The housing has a first end provided with a first opening and a second end provided with a second opening, with both openings being connected to the drain passage. A sealing gasket is provided at the second end of the housing around the second opening. A means for mounting the device within the wash tub and means for selectably placing the device into a sealed and an unsealed position are also provided. When the device is in the sealed position, the gasket makes sealing contact with the wash tub around the wash tub drain. Thus, when sealed, fluid that enters the first opening travels through the drain passage and down the wash tub drain, while fluid that enters the wash tub is stored in the wash tub and is prevented from travelling down the wash tub drain.

Abstract: Apparatus for opening sealed containers, especially containing concentrated agricultural chemical solutions intended for dilution and spraying, consists of a seal rupturing element (14) and seal cutting elements (13) which, having pierced the seal, cut it to form sector-like flaps which are pressed back against the internal wall of the neck of the container. Preferably, the apparatus also includes means (28, 18 and 15) to flush out the interior of the container. The apparatus may form part of industrial spraying equipment and may be mounted in the charging hopper, whereby a sealed container is presented inverted to the apparatus so that the contents flow by gravity to the hopper once the seal is broken.

Abstract: A new and improved dishwashing aid for the handicapped comprised of a container having four walls, a closed bottom, an open top, an inner surface, and an outer surface. A plurality of apertures are formed in the four walls. The device contains a plurality of holding chambers. Each holding chamber having a closed bottom, an open top, and a curved sidewall therebetween. The curved sidewall is tapered from the open top to the closed bottom. The curved sidewall has a first end and a second end. The first end is integral with the inner surface of one of the four walls. The second end is integral with the inner surface of another of the four side walls adjacent. The device contains a plurality of suction cups. Each of the suction cups has an extension. Each extension is coupled to the outer surface of the rectangular container through the plurality of apertures that are formed therein by a fastening means.

Abstract: A cassette for retaining medical, dental and veterinary instruments during fluid-carried ultrasonic vibration cleaning comprising generally rectangular, registered top and bottom interiorly open solid frames formed of synthetic organic plastic material having a tendency to dampen ultrasonic vibrations and molded to define interior instrument supports and resistant to cleaning conditions and defining a recess sized to receive the instruments, a series of separately formed and movable instrument support brackets, a series of support bracket mounts within the cavity integrally formed with the frames in opposed registration for mounting the support brackets in instrument receiving relation; a hinge linking like ends of the top and bottom frames for hinged pivoted movement opening and closing the cassette to receive and disgorge the instruments, the hinge comprising on each of the top and bottom frames a hinge pin and flange arrangement and an elongated link having an intermediate extent and terminal portions jour

Abstract: Semiconductor processing equipment includes an ID-card removing robot, an ID-card stocking device, and an ID-card attaching robot so that the management of ID cards is performed inside the equipment. Thus, the present invention makes it possible to reduce equipment size and achieve highly efficient factory automation. Furthermore, in a semiconductor processing equipment module according to the present invention, each item of semiconductor processing equipment has its own ID-card stocking device. As a result, the number of case carriers can be reduced and a space reduction with increased factory automation can be easily realized.

Abstract: A means and method for protecting a source reagent vaporizer structure from the harmful effects of solid build-up occurring during its use in chemical vapor deposition (CVD). Vaporizer structures may be used to provide a means of transferring relatively involatile source reagents or reagent solutions into CVD reactors and often are high surface area, highly efficient heat transfer structures. When vaporizers are used in CVD, often some premature decomposition of the source reagent occurs on the vaporizer element as well as some oxidative decomposition to produce solid products which cause clogging and inefficient vaporization. The invention provides both apparatus and method to periodically flush clean such vaporizer elements to increase their consistency, reliability, and average time between servicings.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus for a quantity-metering device includes a housing and spray nozzles for dispensing fluid onto the feed rollers of the quantity-metering device and collecting the fluid together with media which is removed from said feed rollers. The cleaning apparatus includes manifolds which carry the nozzles. The cleaning apparatus is inserted in a location vacated by a component of said quantity-metering device.

Abstract: A splashguard device for a dishwasher includes an angular sector of a circular plate. A sector angle of the angular sector has an angle of from about 100 to 130 degrees. The radius of the circular plate substantially equals the radial length of a dishwasher door determined from the hinge axis of the dishwasher door. A plurality of fastening devices permanently secures the angular sector at a radially extending edge to a radially directed side face of the dishwasher door. Spacer devices are provided for spacing the angular sector at a distance of approximately 0.5 inch from the radially extending side face of the dishwasher door in a vertical plane parallel to an outer face of a dishwasher outside wall. A guide is attached to the dishwasher outside wall to ensure a free movement of the splashguard.

Abstract: Disclosed are three buss carts designed for holding glassware, silverware, and dishes removed from tables in a bussing process. Also disclosed is a combination cart that allows a table to be cleared by one person. A glassware cart includes a basin, which drains into a holding tank, for dumping liquid from glassware before the glassware is placed in tubs stored on the cart. A silverware cart includes separate trays, each containing a presoak solution, for each type of silverware. A dish cart includes a plurality of trays for holding a large number of dishes, and has a central chute to allow food leftovers to be directed into a scrap trap. A liquid holding tank below the scrap trap catches any liquid from the dishes, and allows the dishes to be pre-rinsed before they are removed from the cart. The combination cart includes the features from the other carts.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a sink mounted dishwasher having a closure mechanism (41, 140) in the drain (15) of the sink (2). An hydraulic control system (FIG. 6) for such a dishwasher is also disclosed together with an hydraulically operated liquid detergent dispenser (47, FIG. 7). The preferred form of hydraulic fluid is liquid rinse aid. Two forms of spray arm (28, 128) are also disclosed, each with a structure (20) which enables the spray arm to be removably and rotatably mounted within the sink.

Abstract: A dishwasher lid assembly (1) is disclosed which includes a lid having upper (2) and lower (3) portions. The lid (2,3) is pivotally supported by a hinge shaft (4) above a sink (8). A hinge spring (5) surrounds the shaft (4) and biases the lid (2,3) to an open configuration. A latch can be used to retain the lid (2,3) closed. The shaft (4) and spring (5) are located within a hinge cover (9) below which is an air vent (6) arranged to permit vapor and/or air within the sink (8) to escape, thus preventing a build-up of pressure under the lid (2,3).

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning the interior of an aseptic chamber having enclosed therein a container transport conveyor of a packaging machine and separating off a required packaging work space from the outside air. The apparatus comprises at least one rotatable spray pipe disposed inside the aseptic chamber and extending approximately over the entire length of the path of transport of containers in parallel thereto, and means for supplying a pressurized cleaning solution to the interior of the spray pipe. The spray pipe has a multiplicity of spray orifices arranged at a predetermined spacing approximately over the entire length thereof.

Abstract: A drought relief system employs waste water as normally discharged from an appliance into a plumbing drain. A dual valve assembly is mounted in series within an existing appliance discharge line, usually exteriorly of the appliance and includes a first valve allowing for the distribution of waste water to the normal discharge line. By shutting off this first valve and opening a second valve, waste water is directed into a drought diversion conduit passing through the building wall and communicating with an appropriate distribution line. The latter may comprise a single conduit or a manifold network of conduits such as perforated pipes or hoses and thus permits utilization of water that otherwise would be discharged into the user's septic system or municipal waste system.

Abstract: A mobile enclosure, which allows access to a vehicle in an unsafe environment and minimizes the possibility of contamination of the cockpit includes a trailer that is subdivided into plural subcompartments. A decontamination area is provided for decontaminating personnel ingressing the enclosure. The enclosure also has a vehicle maintenance area for receiving the vehicle personnel hatchway portion of a vehicle. The maintenance area has docking doors which are contoured to fit around the vehicle and open and close automatically to admit the vehicle. Decontamination facilities are provided immediately outside of the docking doors, to decontaminate the vehicle personnel hatchway portion as it is admitted to the enclosure. A crew compartment is provided where personnel, including the pilot, can rest, eat, and work. The enclosure has an auxiliary power unit that provides decontaminated air and water, electricity and heat for hot water.

Abstract: Improvements to an integrated circuit wafer rinsing and washing machine which include a streamlined housing for low turbulence air flow, improved rear maintenance capability, improved wafer carriers, foot operated switches and improved rotating part fastening means.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for washing and drying (cleaning) a wetsuit. The system employs a two-tiered, fluid piping structure having an upper and lower hanger portions. The upper hanger portion is directly or indirectly connected to a hose which is connectable to a water or/and air source. During washing and rinsing operations, the appropriate liquid is introduced through the hose into the hanger portions, and is driven through a plurality of spray heads disposed selectively on both upper and lower hanger portions. The individual spray heads are oriented to overlappingly spray the entire outside and inside surfaces of the wetsuit. In a commercial embodiment, two or more systems are connected in series along a common horizontal tube. The entire unit is suspended and housed within a special enclosure.

Abstract: A cleaning station for storing, cleaning and replacing ostomy equipment. The station is mountable on a wall and is further adapted to be positioned over or in close proximity to a toilet. The cleaning station includes a cabinet, a countertop and sink, and a support adapted to support the cabinet on a wall. The sink is fitted with a drain conduit adapted for discharging waste from the sink to a disposal site. The support is adapted to extend laterally whereby the cabinet may be displaced outwardly from its position adjacent a wall to a location above a waste disposal site such as a conventional toilet.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning the wheels of a trolley of an overhead conveyor, particularly overhead conveyors used in poultry processing, where the apparatus is positioned in-line and coextensive with the guide rail, wherein said apparatus is comprised of an I beam which has been modified such that a spray of high pressure heated water emanates from both lateral faces of the vertical structural component of the I beam, wherein said spray deluges the wheels with water when a trolley passes through the cleaning apparatus.

Abstract: A wetsuit washer shaped like a coat hanger, but having a second horizontal member on which the wetsuit is hung, has a hollow construction to permit water to spray from it while the wetsuit is hanging on it. The lower horizontal arm is inside the wetsuit and spray washes that portion of the wetsuit, and the top arm of the coat hanger extends above the shoulders of the wetsuit and directs a spray of water downwardly over the outside of the wetsuit. To prevent excessive splattering, a shroud is placed over the top arm and over the wetsuit. The wetsuit washer does not require a shower chamber, and it can be readily transported and used under field conditions so long as a water hose is available.

Abstract: An oil filter cleaning system includes a piercing apparatus for cutting openings in a used oil filter to allow drainage of excess dirty oil therefrom. A rinsing and cleansing mechanism is provided atop a chamber containing liquid solvent and includes one or more nozzles upon which the original bottom opening of drained oil filters are mounted following which, a pump is actuated to inject solvent into the filters and which is expelled from the pierced openings. Thereafter, pressurized air is injected into the filters from the same nozzles to remove all residual solvent and oil therefrom. Separate piercing and rinsing and cleansing stations may be provided for treating one filter at a time or alternatively, these stations may be combined into one station operable to simultaneously treat a plurality of filters. In the latter instance, it is proposed to include a sorting device to facilitate the accumulation of several filters having the same diameter in order to accommodate a gang piercing mechanism.

Abstract: A wetsuit washing hanger includes a pair of hollow laterally extending arms for supporting a wetsuit by its shoulder area. The hollow interior of the arms communicate with an integral funnel into which water from a shower head from which the device is suspended may be directed. Apertures in the side walls of the hollow arms enable a washing liquid to spray onto the interior of the wetsuit.

Abstract: A food washing attachment device (10) for suspending food (62) above a faucet (50) in the course of washing. The washing device (10) includes a bag (12) and rings (26-32). The rings (26-32) are used to solely support bag (12) so that the users hands maybe free to massage the bag body (18) during washing if desired. In preferred forms, the device (10) includes a sprinkler assembly (16) having a sprinkler member (34) attached to nozzle end (54) of faucet (50) by ring clamp (46). The lower end (40) of sprinkler member (34) supports ring (30and converts a stream of water into a shower of droplets. The rings may be connected either to sprinkler assembly (16) or faucet (50) or taps (58-60) or some combination thereof, for solely supporting the device (10).

Abstract: A sink located dishwasher is disclosed having a cover for the sink, a rack for dishes locatable in the sink, and a removable spray arm assembly mounted in the sink drain. The spary arm assembly includes a spray arm rotatably mounted at the upper end of a hollow shapft to rotate in the sink below the rack. A pair of seals are provided on the shaft to seal the shaft within the drain. Water is pumped from the drain above both seals and returned to the drain between the seals from where it flows up the hollow shaft and rotates the spray arm.

Abstract: A dish or glass washer having a sump for retention of rinse water for use in the subsequent wash cycle is formed as two modular units having a low profile wash and rinse chamber to fit under a counter on a sink drainboard and a connected power and control unit with a sump depending into a sink to dump water into the sink.

Abstract: A vertical panel (1) separates the shop into an average cleanness zone (2) and a maximum cleanness zone (3). An elongated tank (4) is located in the zone (2) and an enclosure (6) is inserted in an opening (5) in the panel (1). The tubes are cleaned and prerinsed in the tank (4), then rinsed and dried in the enclosure (6), which also serves as a lock for the transfer of the tubes between the zones (2) and (3).

Abstract: The present invention concerns a compact top loading dishwasher suitable for fitting inside furniture units or the like, comprising a tub having an openable lid, an internal rotating washing member and one or more removable baskets for carrying articles located in the tub, the tub being supported on a metal base provided to house the mechanical and plumbing parts required for the supply and the operation of the dishwasher, it being possible to position the dishwasher, in a removable way, inside a kitchen unit, or the like, from which it can be removed for use at a different location.

Abstract: A pair of tools are disclosed for cleaning an electrical jack having multiple contacts physically touching an inserted plug as well as additional breaking contacts not physically touching the plug. A burnishing tool is interted into the jack and twisted, the burnishing surface of the burnishing tool thereby cleaning the contacts physically touching the plug. Following removal of the burnishing tool, an injector tool is inserted into the jack, and pressurized solvent from an aerosol can is directed through an internal channel in the injector tool and directed from multiple holes also in the injector tool onto the breaking contacts to clean them.

Abstract: A portable frame for holding and washing scuba equipment comprised of a lower rack structure designed to hold the equipment and a tubular spraying assembly detachably mounted over said structure. The modular arrangement of the frame allows for multipurpose uses including maintenance, transportation and storage of such equipment.