Abstract: An apparatus and system for contacting a mobile elongate solid phase, e.g. a ribbon with a flowing fluid phase, and a method for using the same in, for example solid phase synthesis. A particular apparatus comprises (i) a conduit which is of circular or non-circular transverse cross section and which defines a lumen to contain both the flowing fluid phase and the mobile elongate solid phase; (ii) fluid phase ports in communication with the lumen to allow the fluid phase to enter the lumen, flow through it and exit it; and (iii) solid phase ports in communication with the lumen to allow the mobile solid phase to enter the lumen, move through it and exit it, the apparatus being adapted to prevent fluid egress from its interior through the solid phase ports.

Abstract: A cleaning system for a transporting and storing device having adjustable capacity for tobacco industry rod-like elements, the device comprising at least one circular conveyor located on a stationary support element of the device and at least one circular conveyor of the device located on a rotary support element, wherein the conveyors are arranged one above another. The cleaning system comprises a plurality of cleaning units attached to the support elements and oriented towards a transporting surface of the conveyor located below a corresponding cleaning unit of the plurality of cleaning units and configured to remove contaminations from the transporting surface of the conveyor. At least a first cleaning unit of the plurality of cleaning units is attached to the stationary support element and at least a second cleaning unit of the plurality of cleaning units is attached to the rotary support element.

Abstract: A package having a roughened surface that does not adhere to a medical device enclosed therein.

Abstract: The technology of washing and treatment MWU (modular washing unit) is conceived to wash and treat fruits and vegetables in a confined environment, with progressively more and more clean water (counter-current) and with an optimal ratio between the quantities of water used and processed products. The system allows important savings of water, chemicals and energy. The technology of washing and treatment MWU (modular washing unit) is conceived to allow the transport and the treatment of the product in confined environment, with clean water (counter-current) In the MWU the product is submitted to sequence of filling and emptying with appropriated solutions, progressively cleaner, prior to subsequent discretionary treatments. A treatment plant can be equipped with a variable number of MWUs, with additional remote MWUs to meet the desired production capacity.

Abstract: Washing apparatus includes a washing chamber having two lateral walls, bottom wall and upper wall, and at the front an aperture for inlet and/or outlet; a main distribution circuit to distribute treatment fluid inside the chamber; a trolley-type movement device, insertable into the chamber, including a frame to support objects to be subjected to a washing cycle in the chamber and on which treatment fluid distribution elements are mounted. The frame formed by hollow tubular elements functioning as a secondary distribution circuit of washing liquid towards the distribution elements; a connector element located on a frame upper part as a secondary distribution circuit delivery element; and a hydraulic connection pipe mounted on the upper wall, to connect hydraulically the main distribution circuit to the secondary distribution circuit connector element, selectively movable vertically between a first position connected to the connector element and a second position separate from the connector element.

Abstract: A disclosed substrate cleaning apparatus for cleaning a back surface of a substrate includes a first substrate supporting portion configured to support the substrate at a first area of a back surface of the substrate, the back surface facing down; a second substrate supporting portion configured to support the substrate at a second area of the back surface of the substrate, the second area being separated from the first area; a cleaning liquid supplying portion configured to supply cleaning liquid to the back surface of the substrate; a drying portion configured to dry the second area of the back surface of the substrate; and a cleaning portion configured to clean a third area of the back surface of the substrate when the substrate is supported by the first substrate supporting portion, the third area including the second area, and a fourth area of the back surface of the substrate when the substrate is supported by the second substrate supporting portion, the fourth area excluding the second area of the back

Abstract: A batch cleaning apparatus includes a housing including a process chamber, a fluid holding tank supported by the housing, and a fluid delivery manifold assembly removably disposed in the process chamber of the housing and in fluid communication with fluid holding tank. The fluid delivery manifold assembly includes a fluid inlet port selectively coupled to the fluid holding tank, a plurality of distribution manifolds in fluid communication with the fluid inlet port, and a plurality of spray bars in fluid communication with the distribution manifolds. The spray bars are configured to provide support for printed circuit boards during a cleaning operation. Other embodiments of batch cleaning apparatus and methods of batch cleaning are further disclosed.

Abstract: A dishwasher includes a washing container and an upper basket located in an upper region of the washing container for accommodating items to be washed. The upper basket has a floor wall and a side wall that circumferentially bounds the floor wall and projects upward. The upper basket has a static first partial region and a second partial region that is translationally displaceable between at least two positions relative to the first partial region and in parallel relation to the floor wall. The second partial region contains a section of the floor wall and exposes an opening in the floor wall in at least one of the two positions.

Abstract: A dishwasher is disclosed. The dishwasher includes a tub to provide a washing space, a dish rack positioned in the washing space, to receive washing objects therein, a spraying arm to spray washing water toward the washing objects received in the dish rack, a supply path to provide washing water to the spraying arm, and a rack spraying arm provided in the dish rack, in communication with the supply path, to spray the washing water only to predetermined washing objects received in the rack. As a result, the dishwasher may realize an effect of intensive washing performed for washing objects with a high contamination level.

Abstract: An upper rack vertical adjustment system for a dishwasher, including an upper rack first portion, and an upper rack second portion rotatably attached to the first portion to selectively create an opening in the bottom of the rack to provide clearance for items placed in the lower rack. For adjusting the height of the upper rack, a slidable member has two elongated arms extending therefrom each having a wheel attached at an end of the arms is provided on each side of the rack. For each slidable member, a plate is mounted to a portion of the upper rack and the said slidable member is pivotally mounted to the plate. A locking mechanism locks the slidable member in one of several predetermined positions.

Abstract: An end effector for a transport robot arm for a wafer wet cleaning system has an arm with a chuck at an end of the arm to support a wafer. The chuck also includes a cavity to spray a bottom surface of the wafer with a cleaning fluid. At least two branches extend from the chuck away from the arm with a roller at the end of each branch to hold the wafer. A spray bar is coupled to the arm. The spray bar is configured to hold and spray a top surface of the wafer with the cleaning fluid.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning a wafer includes a plurality of holders for contacting and securing peripheral portions of a wafer, and for rotating the wafer, a first plate disposed to face a first surface of the wafer, the first plate having a plurality of first nozzles for spraying a first cleaning solution onto the first surface of the wafer, and a second plate disposed to face a second surface of the wafer that is opposite to the first surface, the second plate having a plurality of second nozzles for spraying a second cleaning solution onto the second surface of the wafer. In operation, the first and second plates and the wafer are rotated in opposite directions. The opposite rotation causes the cleaning solutions to flow abruptly thereby increasing a frictional force between the surfaces on the wafer and the cleaning solutions to improve the efficiency of the cleaning process.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning a wafer includes a plurality of holders for contacting and securing peripheral portions of a wafer, and for rotating the wafer, a first plate disposed to face a first surface of the wafer, the first plate having a plurality of first nozzles for spraying a first cleaning solution onto the first surface of the wafer, and a second plate disposed to face a second surface of the wafer that is opposite to the first surface, the second plate having a plurality of second nozzles for spraying a second cleaning solution onto the second surface of the wafer. In operation, the first and second plates and the wafer are rotated in opposite directions. The opposite rotation causes the cleaning solutions to flow abruptly thereby increasing a frictional force between the surfaces on the wafer and the cleaning solutions to improve the efficiency of the cleaning process.

Abstract: Disclosed are a system and a method for cleaning a trash bin. In a preferred embodiment, the system includes nozzles coupled to lifting means. The nozzles are aimed at the inside of the trash bin. The method includes the steps of lifting the trash bin, inverting it to empty its contents, spraying the inside of the trash bin, and returning the trash bin to the ground. An additional step may include spraying the trash bin when it is returned to the ground.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for removing sedimentary waste from the grooves of a lapping machine is provided. A blade is inserted into a groove in a lapping plate, high pressure water is sprayed into the groove in the proximity of the blade, and the blade is drawn through the groove.

Abstract: An industrial parts cleaning system including immersion and spraying which provides epicycloidic parts movement (a plurality of revolutions per rotation, wherein the revolution is supersposed the rotation), rotating spray which synchronously follows the parts rotation, and a purge system for evacuating from the common plumbing the respective wash or rinse solution of a current cycle before commencement of the next cycle.

Abstract: A device for treatment of substrates in a fluid container includes a container containing a treatment fluid and a substrate transport device moveable into a position above the container. The substrate transport device has at least one substrate holding device for securing the substrates in a first position and releasing the substrates in a second position. A third position may be provided in which a first set of substrates is secured and a second set of substrates is released. The substrate holding device is preferably at least one rotatable securing rod.

Abstract: A steam cooking device includes an endless conveyor arranged in a spiral path surrounding a cage. The cage is rotatable on a vertical axis to drive the endless conveyor, thus to move food along the helical path as it is cooked. A cleaning system for the device includes a fixed manifold of nozzles for spraying the conveyor, a whirling nozzle within the cage, and a spray bar. The spray bar moves along the helical path as the cage rotates, and carries a plurality of nozzles that spray a cleaning fluid onto the structure that supports the endless conveyor. Leading and trailing nozzles spray radially disposed cantilevered carrier rods, while pairs of nozzles, along the top of the moving bar, spray opposite sides of rails mounted on the carrier bars and supporting the conveyor. After the cleaning cycle, the spray bar is removed and the device is ready for food preparation.

Abstract: A non-metallic turntable having a superstructure with means for holding wafer baskets or specimen holders during centrifugal treatment thereof is comprised of at least one flat annular ring member affixed by posts in a spaced-apart, parallel relationship to a base member which is mountable on a spinning mechanism in a centrifuge. An optional, but convenient, fluid distribution means is provided by passageways in the base member which communicate with hollow portions of the posts, which are equipped with means for spraying fluids therefrom.

Abstract: A device for cleaning containers, especially bottle containers. To make it more compact while ensuring thorough cleaning it is characterized by a container intake (2), by a subsequent helical guide (6) for the containers (1), by at least one container carrier (5) positioned within the helical guide with integrated spray nozzles (16) for the cleaning agent, and by a container outtake (8) downstream of the helical guide.

Abstract: A method and installation for cleaning a squeegee device. The installation includes a housing with a door through which the squeegee device can be introduced and mounted in a tiltable supporting element. After the closing of the door the squeegee device is internally and externally flushed and rinsed by means of a number of stationary and traveling spraying nozzles through which a cleaning liquid is sprayed upon the squeegee device.

Abstract: A system for supplying treatment liquids to an electroplating drum rotatably mounted in trunnion bearings comprises at least two sets of ducts of different sizes opening into the electroplating drum and disposed in two series about a through bore of the bearing. An axially fluted inner surface of the through bore cooperates with a cylindrical outer surface of a removable cleaning tube to define one set of ducts. A liquid distribution valve allows treatment liquid to be supplied either to the two sets of ducts or to only one of the sets of ducts. Removal of the cleaning tube from the bearing allows overhaul of the one set of ducts.

Abstract: A substrate stripping and cleaning apparatus including a closed bowl with an exhaust vent and a liquid drain, a rotating turntable in the bowl carrying baskets of substrates, a spray post with multiple fluid passages, orifices and spray nozzles directing rinsing spray outwardly against the turntable and substrates, rinsing water manifold pipes on the turntable and revolving therewith and having nozzles directing rinsing water to all portions of the inner surfaces of the bowl, the pipes being supplied with water through passages in the drive shaft for the turntable.

Abstract: A coin controlled golf ball washer having a liquid-tight enclosure arranged for containing a bath of a cleaning solution, and a drum rotatably mounted in the enclosure immediately adjacent the bath and provided with an opening arranged for permitting placement of golf balls into and withdrawal of the balls from the drum. A coin controlled motor selectively rotates the drum for causing solution to be transferred from the bath into the drum by a carrier arrangement associated with the drum, and for tumbling the golf balls to be cleaned against scouring brushes arranged within the drum.