Abstract: A drop-in treatment apparatus and system for PFAS-impacted liquids. The drop-in treatment apparatus and system may comprise one or more cartridges having a plurality openings; one or more mesh containers disposed within the one or more cartridges; one or more tethers; a submersible pump coupled to the cartridges via the tethers; and a power source electrically coupled to the submersible pump. The drop-in treatment apparatus may further comprise a plurality of prescribed masses of sorbent or resin filled within the mesh containers, such that the prescribed masses of sorbent or resin are disposed within the cartridges. The prescribed masses of sorbent or resin may be configured to remove PFAS compounds from a liquid and may be in the range of 0.1-50,000 milligrams per milliliter of liquid volume to be treated. The sorbent may be pyrogenic carbon, granular activated carbon, biochar, zeolite, aluminosilicates, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A cleaning system includes a container with a base surface, a top edge, an opening, and side walls integrally formed on the base surface, and designed for holding a cleaning liquid. A mop carrier has a carrier plate, an articulated joint, and a rod handle fastened to the articulated joint. A wringer has a wringing roller, a housing partially enclosing the wringing roller, and a shaft is attached to the housing with an operating handle. On the housing, guide elements are formed leaving a feedthrough gap between the wringing roller and the guide elements, the gap width of which is adjusted to the thickness of the carrier plate of the mop carrier fitted with a mop cover. The wringer is mountable on the carrier plate of the mop carrier and is displaceable thereon in the direction of the base surface, while the mop carrier is fixed in a mop carrier holder.

Abstract: A refrigerating appliance includes a cabinet, a dispenser for ice and/or water mounted within the cabinet, a valve controller for outputting a valve opening signal if the dispenser requires water, and a device for making the valve opening signal available outside the cabinet.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a multi-directional intelligent enema machine, which comprises a first air pump, a first reversing valve, a medicine feeding unit, a first check valve, a heating unit and a first insertion tube which are sequentially connected, and further comprises a first flushing unit, a second flushing unit, a second air pump, an air intake unit, a waste discharge unit and a circuit control unit. The units are connected by a pipeline and controlled and monitored by the circuit control unit. The enema machine of the present invention is safe, reliable, efficient and convenient, and has the functions of liquid infusing, flushing, waste discharging and mixing the intake air and liquid, and can monitor the pressure, temperature and liquid level and so on at the same time.

Abstract: A golf club cleaning apparatus having: a housing; a water supply pipe; a waste water pipe; a top opening permitting access to: a first axle associated with a first brush, and a second axle associated with a second brush; the axles being associated with compressible elements biasing the first axle and the second axle and thus the brushes towards each other; the first brush and the second brush being configured to engage in a rotational movement via a motor; and a plurality of sprinklers associated with the water supply pipe configured to discharge water to the brushes; a water trap connected to the waste water pipe to drain waste water out of the apparatus; means for driving the rotational movement; and a card reader configured to process a payment, and associated with a logic configured to restrict an initiation of a cleaning procedure until the payment is processed.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses and systems for facilitating automated or semi-automated collection of tissue samples cut by a microtome. In one example, a collection apparatus may be moved back and forth between respective positions at which the collection apparatus is operatively coupled to a microtome so as to collect cut tissue samples, or routine access to the microtome is provided. Relatively easy movement and positioning of the collection apparatus is facilitated, while at the same time ensuring structural stability and appropriate alignment and/or isolation between the collection apparatus and the microtome. A fluid reservoir receives samples cut by the microtome, and the collection apparatus may collect samples via a conveyor-like substrate disposed near/in the reservoir. A linear movement of the substrate may be controlled based on a cutting rate of the microtome, and the fluid level in the reservoir may be automatically maintained to facilitate effective sample collection.

Abstract: A dishwasher includes a tub with a sidewall. A vent is attached to the sidewall of the tub. An inlet line is disposed outside the sidewall and is attached to the vent. The inlet line provides water to the tub through the sidewall. An insulation blanket is disposed over the tub sidewall and the vent. A water vapor path extends from the vent to at least an edge of the insulation blanket.

Abstract: A device has two mutually independent tools first to manipulate the section ribbons and second to manipulate the specimen holders (grids). Each of the tools can be positioned independently during the cutting process by two mutually independent micromanipulators. The tool for manipulating the section ribbons has a metal tube, a tube of an electrically insulating material and an exchangeable tip. A resilient fiber of dielectric material fitted with an electrically conductive surface coating is exchangeably mounted in the tip and is used for delicate handling of the section ribbons.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for wetting grain with a liquid using a vibrating device for the grain, having a vertically or obliquely or horizontally arranged tube, and to at least one motor, which causes the tube to vibrate and has a motor baseplate for the connection of a vibratory apparatus, in the case of which the tube is connected in a force-fitting manner to the motor baseplate, the tube having a maximum length corresponding to double the length of the motor baseplate. The invention also relates to a method for wetting grain.

Abstract: A water-bearing domestic appliance, in particular a dishwasher or washing machine, having a water diverter which is formed by an adjustable fluid distributor body provided with one or more passage openings. In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, respective passage openings connect a respective water supply path to a respective water discharge path in such a way that the direction of flow of water into and out of the passage openings is established in essentially the same direction of flow of water.

Abstract: A water-carrying domestic appliance, especially a dishwasher or washer, which comprises a water diverter having at least one adjustable fluid distribution element, to which a fluid to be discharged through one or more fluid discharge lines can be supplied from a fluid supply line. In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, the fluid distribution element includes a plurality of passage openings respectively configured as funnel-shaped for sealing purposes such that a fluid pressure of the fluid flowing through a transition region between an outlet side of a respective passage opening and an inlet region into a respective fluid discharge line is lower than a pressure in a region surrounding the transition region.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a pool filter cleaning system that comprises an elongate tube having a first end, a second end and length in a longitudinal direction; a hose connector configured to connect to a supply of water under pressure, the hose connector is attached to the first end of the elongate tube. A spray nozzle is located at the second end of the elongate tube such that an outer surface of the spray nozzle and the elongate tube establish a substantially smooth continuous outer surface. The spray nozzle of an exemplary pool filter cleaning system comprises at least one water oscillation chamber configured to oscillate or pulsate fluid flow through the spray nozzle such that fluid output from a plurality of spray nozzle fluid outputs is oscillated or pulsated at a sonic frequency and in directions that have both a radial component and a longitudinal component away the second end.

Abstract: The invention has an object to provide a foreign substance removing device that is capable of quickly and efficiently cleaning substrate surfaces regardless of the size thereof and preventing readhesion of once removed foreign substances as well as to provide a die bonder equipped with the same. The foreign substance removing device of the invention includes: a pickup device to which a dicing film carrying dies thereon is fixed; and a collet for picking up a die separated from the dicing film and placing the die on a substrate having an adhesive applied thereon, and operates to remove foreign substances on the substrate in preparation for application of the adhesive onto the substrate. The foreign substance removing device includes a cleaning nozzle integrating an air outlet orifice and an air inlet orifice.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus for cleaning a hair-cutting portion of an electric hair-cutting device includes a cleaning-liquid basin for receiving the hair-cutting portion of the electric hair-cutting device in a central area such that the hair-cutting portion is at least partially immersed in the cleaning liquid. The electric hair-cutting device is cleaned by generating a cleaning-liquid flow revolving within the basin around the central area of the basin, the hair-cutting portion being at least partially immersed in the cleaning liquid. The liquid flow effectively entrains debris away from the hair-cutting portion.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system and method for a cleaning apparatus that includes a swash assembly for allowing independent control of the nozzle pitch from the nozzle rotation, and further includes supplying a cleaning fluid through the same apparatus used to rotate the nozzle. The method and system allows cleaning with spray patterns of substantially 360 degrees spherical ranges of motion. The nozzle angle can be controlled by hydraulic cylinders that can reversibly translate a rack along a longitudinal axis of a nozzle assembly to engage a pitch gear coupled to the nozzle. The system is automatically resettable to a default position upon failure of hydraulic pressure. Generally, a plurality of nozzles are used to balance the side forces on the main mast. A remote control system allows an operator to design and control an optimal cleaning procedure, and to adjust the nozzle rotation, angle, and cleaning regime.

Abstract: A rotating and telescoping cleaning system improves high pressure water cleaning of the inner surfaces of vessels or tanks. Vessels can be vertically divided with dividing plates with centered through-holes. Synchronized and controlled transverse and rotary movements of water jets result in a controlled spiral or helical cleaning track along the vessel walls. The water jets are directed at a pre-adjusted distance from the vessel wall and the travel speed of the water nozzle jets is exactly controlled allowing the removal of very hard deposits. One pass with the tool carrier with operating water jets along the length axis of the vessel results in a thoroughly cleaned vessel wall. The tool unfolds and folds inside of the vessel powered by the flow of the high pressure cleaning water.

Abstract: In order to produce a cleaning device which cleans in a particularly effective manner wherein the cleaning device comprises a cleaning chamber for accommodating a workpiece requiring cleaning and a fluid transfer device for transferring at least one fluid into the cleaning chamber and/or out of the cleaning chamber and wherein the fluid transfer device comprises at least one nozzle in the form of a slotted nozzle extending along a slot axis and said fluid is arranged to be fed into the cleaning chamber or fed out of the cleaning chamber by means of said fluid transfer device in a direction transverse to the slot axis, it is proposed that the cleaning device comprise a slotted nozzle moving device for moving at least a part of the slotted nozzle.

Abstract: A household dishwasher having a sonic cleaner that propagates sonic waves via a stream of liquid to clean off a utensil.

Abstract: Device for cleaning of surfaces under water, such as ship hulls, includes a rotary disc furnished with nozzles for discharge of pressurized liquid against the surface to be cleaned. The nozzles are mounted obliquely in relation to the rotational axis of the rotary disc and are arranged to be supplied with pressurized liquid through a hollow spindle that is concentric with the rotational axis. The nozzles have an inclination that have an orientation involving that the velocity component (Vp) of the liquid jet from each nozzle that is not perpendicular to the surface to be cleaned, has a tangential velocity component (Vt) that has the same direction as the direction of rotation (R) of the rotary disc and optionally a radial velocity component that is positive, i.e. that is directed outwards in relation to the center of the disc.

Abstract: A wash cylinder or chamber for an automated cleaning station to clean an object or a person's body part includes nozzles on the interior of the cylinder, the nozzles of one embodiment comprising an increasing roll angle providing a novel spray pattern. Additionally, embodiments of the invention include fluid guidance and conveyance structures, angled nozzles, sealing structures, finger guards, nozzle ribs, wash chamber seating mechanisms and drains, and nozzle inlays having a plurality of nozzles. Also disclosed are methods of washing an object or body part using a wash cylinder or chamber and methods of assembling a wash cylinder or chamber.

Abstract: A kitchenware washing assembly includes a tank for holding fluid for washing kitchenware, and at least one pump. The kitchenware washing assembly can also include at least one outlet chamber for dispensing fluid into the tank, and at least one intake chamber for receiving fluid from the tank. The kitchenware washing assembly may also include at least one intake cover for separating the intake chamber from the tank. The intake cover can include a plurality of inlets and at least one projection that extends into the tank. In addition, either or both of the outlet chamber and/or intake chamber can be configured to have positive drainage from the chamber into the tank. Further, the kitchenware washing assembly may include one or more detachable outlet covers configured to cover the outlet chamber. The detachable outlet cover can include a plurality of outlets for directing fluid into the tank.

Abstract: A method for cleaning a semiconductor substrate is provided. The method initiates with introducing a liquid onto the top surface of the semiconductor substrate. Then, a bottom surface of a resonator is coupled to a top surface of a semiconductor substrate through the liquid. Next, sonic energy is transmitted through the resonator to the liquid. Then, the liquid is heated through the bottom surface of the resonator. A method for applying localized heating to a cleaning chemistry during a cleaning operation of a semiconductor substrate is also provided. The method initiates with positioning a resonator to contact a surface of a cleaning chemistry applied to a semiconductor substrate. Then, heat energy is simultaneously applied with the sonic energy through the resonator to clean the semiconductor substrate. A device for cleaning a semiconductor substrate and system for cleaning a semiconductor substrate are also provided.

Abstract: A dishwasher having the advantage of fast interrupt of the operation of its dishwasher components is disclosed. The dishwasher has an openable cabinet and a washing compartment disposed within the openable cabinet. The dishwasher further includes a handle associated with the openable cabinet for opening the cabinet to provide access to the washing compartment and a sensor in operative communication with the handle such that when a user grasps the handle, the sensor senses the user's presence prior to opening the cabinet so that operation of the dishwasher can be interrupted.

Abstract: A household dishwasher, includes a dishwashing compartment, a circulating pump for delivering liquid to the dishwashing compartment, a flow heater having an inflow connection fluidically connected to the circulating pump and at least two outlet connections, spray devices disposed in the dishwashing compartment and fluidically connected to outlet connections for supplying the liquid to each of the spray devices, and a changeover device for selectively opening and closing the spray devices. The spray devices subject items disposed in the dishwashing compartment and to be cleaned to an action of a liquid delivered by the circulating pump. The changeover device is disposed in a non-restricting location at the flow heater upstream of the outlet connections with respect to a liquid flow direction and opens and/or closes one of the outlet connections or a number of outlet connections or all the outlet connections are alternately one after the other and/or on a permanent basis. A method is also provided.

Abstract: A decontamination device (10) includes a washing chamber (12) defined by a series of sidewalls. Upper and lower shelves (30, 32) are horizontally disposed within the washing chamber. The lower shelf is a rigid non-removable structure divided into three washing sections (42, 44, 46). The upper shelf is disposed vertically above the lower shelf and is slidably mounted within the washing chamber. The upper shelf comprises first, second, and third washing sections (82a, 82b, 82c) and a channel (78) operatively connected to the three shelf sections. The channel provides cleaning solutions to the shelf sections. Each of the washing sections and the shelf sections receive a spindle header (50) having a series of spindles (58) over which glassware is placed. A sealing connector, disposed on each washing section and shelf section, registers with and seals around a manifold of the spindle header and provides cleaning solutions from the channel to the spindle header.

Abstract: A decontamination device (10) includes a washing chamber (12) defined by a series of sidewalls. Upper and lower shelves (30, 32) are horizontally disposed within the washing chamber. The lower shelf is a rigid non-removable structure divided into three washing sections (42, 44, 46). The upper shelf is disposed vertically above the lower shelf and is slidably mounted within the washing chamber. The upper shelf comprises first, second, and third washing sections (82a, 82b, 82c) and a channel (78) operatively connected to the three shelf sections. The channel provides cleaning solutions to the shelf sections. Each of the washing sections and the shelf sections receive a spindle header (50) having a series of spindles (58) over which glassware is placed. A sealing connector, disposed on each washing section and shelf section, registers with and seals around a manifold of the spindle header and provides cleaning solutions from the channel to the spindle header.

Abstract: An eyewear cleaning apparatus for removing particles from the lenses of eyewear includes a housing having a bottom wall, and an outer wall including a first end wall, a second end wall, a first side wall and a second side wall. A compartment is positioned in the housing adjacent to the first end wall. A pump is positioned in the compartment. A container is positioned in the compartment and is fluidly coupled to the pump. A delivery pipe is fluidly coupled, to the pump and extends around the interior of the housing. A first pair of nozzles is in communication with the delivery pipe and extend toward the second end wall. A second pair of nozzles is in communication with the delivery pipe and extend toward the first end wall. A first mount is positioned in the housing and is adapted for receiving a bridge portion of eyewear.

Abstract: A dishwasher includes a housing having a washing chamber and a door for gaining access to the washing chamber. A washing nozzle is provided in the washing chamber for directing a fluid stream against dishes held in the washing chamber. A circulation pump circulates fluid under pressure through the washing nozzle. A supply line delivers fluid to the circulation pump while a drain line discharges fluid from the washing chamber. Additionally the dishwasher includes an acoustical insulation blanket of thermoplastic material. That blanket extends around the washing chamber and the circulation pump and is precisely cut to fit snugly around the fluid supply line and the drain line so as to eliminate gaps therebetween and the acoustical leaks associated therewith. A method is also disclosed for enclosing the noise-generating components of the dishwasher in an acoustical insulation blanket of thermoplastic material.

Abstract: An improved pot and pan washing machine is provided including wash tank, a self-draining parallel flow pump connected to the wash tank, a self-cleaning intake manifold within the wash tank, flush mounted jet nozzles within the wash tank, and a non-welded field joint for connecting two portions of the washing machine together as a single unit. The pump is located on a side of the wash tank. Fluid enters the pump in a first direction and is discharged in a second direction that is substantially parallel to the first direction. The discharge fluid is unobstructed as it enters an outlet manifold located along the rear wall of the wash tank. Directional tubes of the nozzles then divert the fluid from the outlet manifold into jet streams that are directed towards the bottom wall of the wash tank. The jet streams skim across the top of the intake manifold to blow away debris.

Abstract: A mid-level spray-arm assembly for a dishwasher includes a bracket for mounting a spray-arm hub to an upper rack of the machine, and a bearing coupling extending between the hub and the bracket. The bearing coupling forms a first bearing surface for rotation of the bearing coupling relative to the bracket, and a second bearing surface for rotation of the spray-arm relative to the bearing coupling. Thus, redundant bearing surfaces are provided that facilitate a more even wearing of the bearing surfaces and allow rotation of the spray-arm even when one of the bearing surfaces fails.

Abstract: A household dishwasher, includes a dishwashing compartment, a circulating pump for delivering liquid to the dishwashing compartment, a flow heater having an inflow connection fluidically connected to the circulating pump and at least two outlet connections, spray devices disposed in the dishwashing compartment and fluidically connected to outlet connections for supplying the liquid to each of the spray devices, and a changeover device for selectively opening and closing the spray devices. The spray devices subject items disposed in the dishwashing compartment and to be cleaned to an action of a liquid delivered by the circulating pump. The changeover device is disposed in a non-restricting location at the flow heater upstream of the outlet connections with respect to a liquid flow direction and opens and/or closes one of the outlet connections or a number of outlet connections or all the outlet connections are alternately one after the other and/or on a permanent basis. A method is also provided.

Abstract: An automated apparatus for cleaning golf balls constructed of light weight, portable type material and operable via standard battery power. The apparatus utilizes a housing having a fluid reservoir in the lower portion for holding a cleaning fluid, and a screw-type driven auger along with a pair of driven brushes and a fluid spray nozzle in the upper portion. A driven pump transports the cleaning fluid from the reservoir to the nozzle, which sprays the cleaning fluid on the golf ball as the auger and brushes engage the ball and remove the soil, respectively. Multiple sensing means are employed to energize and disable the apparatus upon the occurrence of predetermined events.

Abstract: A container (10) for use in rinsing out dirt from a cleaning cloth comprises a compartment (12) adapted to hold water, means for providing fresh water, a structure (34) adapted to receive the cleaning cloth to be rinsed, and at least one nozzle (32) for supplying water free of dirt onto the cleaning cloth (FIG. 1).

Abstract: A dishwasher construction having a molded one piece tub with integrally molded reinforcing ribs on an outside surface of the tub, the reinforcing ribs being hollow members formed by gas injection molding. At least one of the reinforcing ribs can be fashioned as a hollow conduit for transferring water from a bottom mounted pump to a top mounted wash arm of the dishwasher, or from a drain pump to a drain outlet. By using hollow reinforcing members molded integrally with the tub, an external upper wash arm conduit is avoided which can have external leakage, and an internal upper wash arm conduit is avoided which tends to restrict the working space within the dishwasher and can trap food and be otherwise functional and unappealing to the consumer.

Abstract: A continuous-flow warewashing apparatus that includes: a substantially rectangular tub having four side walls and a floor; a pump; a tub outlet channel coupled between the tub and the inlet port of the pump for providing fluid communication between the tub interior and the pump; a recess extending into one of the side walls to form a recessed area within the tub interior, outside of the perimeter formed by the four side walls; at least one outlet nozzle in fluid communication with the outlet port of the pump and extending into the tub interior so as to provide a continuous flow of washing fluid into the tub interior; a fluid-level sensor positioned within the tub interior; and a heating coil positioned within the tub interior; where at least one of the outlet nozzle, fluid-level sensor, or heating coil is positioned in the recessed area so that effective working and holding area within the tub is increased.

Abstract: A dishwasher having spray arm, motor and pump components configured and mounted so as to occupy very low height. In one form the complete wash system is arranged as a drawer which slides in and out of a cabinet. The cabinet opening is stiffened against racking forces by incorporating an inverse portal frame in the opening flange. A synchronous AC motor is used with the rotor running within the wash chamber driving a wash pump integrated with a rotating spray arm.

Abstract: Household and institutional sinks are commonly used in cleaning regimens in which articles are contacted with aqueous cleaning media under conditions of agitation. Such agitation can be provided by directing the aqueous medium contained within the sink to a pump that returns the aqueous medium to the sink under agitating conditions such that the agitation can act to promote soil removal. The aqueous medium can be withdrawn from a waste line installed in a sink drain. The aqueous medium can then pass into a pump which can return the aqueous medium to the sink at a location in the sink causing the aqueous medium to agitate and circulate within the sink bowl. Preferably, valved waste line hardware can be installed in the drain such that when the waste line valve is closed, the aqueous medium is retained in the sink. The pump intake is placed in liquid communication with the aqueous cleaning medium upstream of the valve.

Abstract: A wash water system for retrofitting a pre-wash tank or sink includes a plurality of spray nozzles which extend along an inner surface of a back wall of a pre-wash sink wherein the spray nozzles are in flow communication with a discharge side of a water circulating pump. A return conduit is provided wherein the return conduit extends vertically downward along the inner back wall of the sink a preselected distance and is in flow communication with a suction or intake side of said pump. The sink is provided with a bottom wall with at least one opening therein and a heater is provided with a conduit extending from the heater to and in flow communication with the opening in the bottom wall of the sink. A vertically extending first filter device is placed along the back wall of the sink over the openings into the return conduits to the suction side of the pump and a second filter device is placed over the opening in the bottom wall of the sink.

Abstract: A parts washer unit including a cleaning fluid storage receptacle which can be easily interchanged or exchanged with a like receptacle by the user of the unit. The unit includes a sink tiltably mounted to the top of a support frame that defines a space accommodating the receptacle. The sink includes a bottom wall having an integrally formed cylindrical portion extending centrally from said bottom wall and defining a drain opening and a splash guard. A conveyor is secured to the frame and permits the receptacle to be readily transported to and from the desired location beneath the sink drain opening. A fluid circulating system includes a pump, a bag strainer, and hoses which extend in use into the sink for directing fluid over parts to be washed. A cover is removably secured to the receptacle and has a central opening for receiving the splash guard.

Abstract: A dishwasher is provided with a flapper valve for directing water from a recirculation pump to spray arms or a drain. The valve is spring biased toward a recirculate position and solenoid operated to a drain position. An inlet of the pump is provided with a downwardly curved suction pipe having a generally horizontal bell mouth. The dishwasher has a sump separated into a pump chamber and a collection chamber. The pump inlet is located in the pump chamber and has a mouth that is located below a level of the bottom of the collection chamber. Wash liquid is pumped through a venturi in the collection chamber to a drain.

Abstract: A prewasher for sorting and soaking golf balls prior to entry into a ball washer has a tub for receiving the balls, a standpipe in the tub through which a stream of water moves the balls up out of the tub to deposit them in a track that carries only round balls to the ball washer. Broken balls and/or stones drop through openings in the track and are not delivered to the ball washer.

Abstract: A dishwasher sump is divided into a collection chamber and a pump chamber by a filter. Food particles collect in the collection chamber while filtered wash liquid collects in the pump chamber. A pump has an impeller located in the pump chamber. The filtered wash liquid is recycled and sprayed on objects in the dishwasher by the pump. The impeller is driven by a shaft extending through the collection chamber and a wall separating the pump chamber from the collection chamber. Food particles in the collection chamber are minced by a rotating blade on the pump shaft. Balancing vanes on a rear face of the impeller prevent food particles and dirty water from flowing into the filtered liquid from the collection chamber. At the end of a wash cycle, the minced food particles are pumped to a drain with the wash liquid.

Abstract: An integrated recycling system for dishwashing machine includes an impeller positioned within the sump of the dishwashing machine, an impeller housing enclosing the impeller within the sump, and a motor for rotating the impeller within the impeller housing whereby a flow of water is achieved from the sump to one or more spray arm assemblies of the dishwashing machine, the impeller housing being formed from a strip of sheet metal that is cut to the proper length and wound around the impeller, defining an arcuate-shaped peripheral wall portion of the impeller housing that is open on opposing sides, one side being closed by a plate member and the other side being closed by a wall of the sump on which the impeller housing is mounted.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transmission service bench having an inclined work surface to direct transmission fluid, liberated from a transmission being serviced, into one or more drains. The fluid collected is filtered and communicated to a wash basin provided adjacent to the work surface. The fluid contained in the wash basin may be used alone or combined with a cleaning solvent to clean various transmission components. A pump is included for providing a pressurized stream of fluid to be used for cleaning individual transmission components and/or for pumping fluid from the wash basin onto the work surface to flush din and debris therefrom. The wash basin may include a lid that closes automatically should a fire occur in or near the wash basin.

Abstract: A parts washer unit including a cleaning fluid storage receptacle which can be easily interchanged or exchanged with a like receptacle by the user of the unit. The unit includes a sink secured to the top of a support frame that defines a space accommodating the receptacle. The sink includes a drain opening which is aligned with an opening on one end of the receptacle when the receptacle is in place beneath the sink. A conveyor is secured to the frame which permits the receptacle to be readily transported to and from the desired location beneath the sink drain opening. A fluid circulating system includes a pump, a bag strainer, and hoses which extend in use into the sink for directing fluid over parts to be washed. When a new supply of cleaning fluid is required, the receptacle containing the contaminated fluid is easily removed from the space defined by the sink support frame and replaced by a new receptacle containing fresh fluid.

Abstract: A dishwasher is provided with a valve for alternating flow to upper and lower spray arms during washing. The valve is controlled by periodic interruption of the pump for certain lengths of time. An electromechanical timer has a main cam wheel and an auxiliary cam wheel. The main cam wheel controls the pump and other parts of the dishwasher. The auxiliary cam wheel overrides the main cam wheel control of the dishwasher to provide the periodic lobes.

Abstract: A cleaning tank comprised of a fluid container, an air-driven motor, a drive shaft, a filtered submersible pump, fluid transport conduits and outlet nozzles is disclosed. Supports are provided for workpieces to be cleaned.

Abstract: To provide an inexpensive, portable, and easy to use apparatus for applying a detergent to a used hot tub or other filter, a tank is provided with a submersible pump and has a large perforated tube affixed to its bottom. The filter to be cleaned is placed over this large tube. A readily disconnectable arrangement of tubing terminates in a small perforated tube at a first end and is connected to the outlet of the submersible pump at a second end. The large perforated tube is provided with a collar to keep the filter from floating and to prevent undesirable current flows around rather than through the filter. The small perforated tube fits within the large perforated tube after the filter and collar are in place.

Abstract: A packaged prosthesis and a system and method for washing prosthetic and other implants with a biologically compatible wash solution prior to implantation, which allows for complete washing of valve and graft tissue to remove preservatives used to store the tissue grafts and or treat the same, having containers containing the wash solution, a sterile filter in fluid communication with these containers, a valve to the sterile filter to control the flow of wash solution from the containers to the sterile filter and a wash chamber, in fluid communication with the sterile filter, for positioning the prosthesis or tissue implant to permit wash solution to flow freely over and wash the same are disclosed.

Abstract: A packaged prosthesis and a system and method for washing prosthetic and other implants with a biologically compatible wash solution prior to implantation, which allows for complete washing of valve and graft tissue to remove preservatives used to store the tissue grafts and or treat the same, having containers containing the wash solution, a sterile filter in fluid communication with these containers, a valve to the sterile filter to control the flow of wash solution from the containers to the sterile filter and a wash chamber, in fluid communication with the sterile filter, for positioning the prosthesis or tissue implant to permit wash solution to flow freely over and wash the same are disclosed.