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: A motor mount is provided for a dishwasher for preventing transmission of vibration generated by a motor through a pump to the dishwasher tub. The motor mount is secured at its base to the pump and includes a plurality of arms extending radially from the base for mounting the motor thereto. The arms are separate along their length from the pump, and are torsionally resilient, permitting the motor to vibrate torsionally with respect to the pump. The arms are radially and axially rigid, thereby preventing radial or axial motion of the motor.

Abstract: A technique for providing in-place cleaning of a sealing structure for a rotating shaft in a materials processing apparatus wherein, during a cleaning operation, cleaning liquid is supplied in the form of a plurality of jets thereof from a source thereof to a rotating member having a sealing element, such as an O-ring, positioned about the rotating shaft. The cleaning fluid produced a scrubbing action on critical surfaces of the sealing structure to clean them. A plurality of jets of a drying fluid, such as pressurized air, is then supplied from a source thereof to the critical surfaces to remove excess cleaning liquid and to thoroughly dry such surfaces. The cleaning and drying operation can be activated to take place automatically and in-place using a pre-programmed processor without having to disassemble the sealing structure.

Abstract: A golf club cleaning machine includes a cabinet within which is mounted a drum. Inside the outer drum is mounted an inner drum formed from a perforated mesh material with an inner wall and an outer wall defining an annular cavity which is divided by radial walls into separate compartments. Each club of a set is inserted into a respective one of the compartments with the handle supported longitudinally of the compartment and the club head mounted at the base of the compartment with the club face facing inwardly and the underside facing generally outwardly. A rotating spray system is mounted in the base of the drum including an inner spray nozzle and an outer spray nozzle each rotatable about a central axis of the spray system. The inner spray nozzle sprays onto the club face generally inwardly and slightly downwardly and the outer spray nozzle sprays onto the club rear in a direction generally opposite to the inner nozzle.

Abstract: A power system module is provided for a dishwasher that has a common base upon which is mounted the power system components. A first and second pump, heater, thermostats, overflow sensor and a fill valve are all mounted on the common base. The base member also receives an enclosure thereon which protects the components. A simple securing device in the form of a clip is utilized to hold the enclosure and base in place over a trough forming two separate sumps, one for each of the pumps.

Abstract: A dishwasher having a unique racking system mounted therein is provided. The dish racking system includes a lower rack having a side wall extending substantially higher than the front, rear and other side walls to define a protective barrier between a side panel of the washing chamber and various large articles placed adjacent the side wall for washing. An upper rack is supported above the lower rack. The upper rack has a bottom support means including at least one upwardly stepped portion adjacent the high side wall of the lower rack. A pivotal shelf is located generally intermediate the bottom support wall and the upper edge of the high side wall of the lower rack. A pivotal shelf can be similarly provided in the upper rack. Attachable to either the lower or upper rack is a divider means. The divider means includes means for pivotally mounting a pair of the divider means on the bottom wall of either the upper or lower racks.

Abstract: An apparatus for storing and cleaning an element is disclosed. The apparatus includes a fluid containing receptacle having an open top and a cap having at least one opening therethrough for removably closing off the open top of the receptacle. The apparatus further includes an element retaining housing removably disposed internally of said receptacle. The housing has at least one opening therethrough fluidly communicating the interior of the housing with the exterior thereof. The apparatus also includes a resilient gasket mounted in the receptacle adjacent the opening in the cap. The gasket has normally closed valving means therein adapted to open upon a predetermined incrase in pressure within said receptacle to release the pressure through said valving means and out of said opening in said cap.

Abstract: An adaptor directs water into the engine of a stern drive boat which has the outdrive removed therefrom. The adaptor comprises a support plate having a first side, a second side, and at least one aperture extending therethrough. A body member has a central bore and a first end portion connected to the support plate. The central bore of the body member is in alignment with the aperture, which is in alignment with a cooling orifice of the engine. The adaptor further comprises a connector for attaching a fluid conduit such as a hose to the body member at a second end portion and a spacer to assist in the connection of the support plate to the gimbal housing. Water which passes through the fluid conduit also passes through the central bore of the body member, the support plate aperture, the cooling orifice and into the engine for cooling or flushing thereof.

Abstract: A restraining net for restraining dishes in a dishwasher comprising a generally convex net the peripheral edges of which correspond with the periphery of a dishwasher rack with which it is to be used. Fasteners are provided for fastening the periphery of the net around the periphery of the dishwasher rack.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for flushing a gutter (300) and downspout (100) clean of debris; wherein, the downspout (100) is provided with a flushing agent supply unit (11) which can operatively engage a conventional garden hose; a downspout valve unit (12) which can block the downward end of the downspout (100); and a drain diverting unit (13) which can divert the flow of material in the downspout through an auxiliary aperture (27); wherein, the operation of the apparatus (10) calls for filling the entire system with water so that the debris may be washed over the edge of the gutter (300).

Abstract: A dishwasher lower basket assembly including a dish holding basket and a lift mechanism for elevating the basket above the dishwasher door to a position adjacent the upper dish holding basket of the dishwasher.

Abstract: A movable holding fixture receives an elongated oil cooler tube bundle, supports the tube bundle along its length and prevents bending of the tubes when the holding fixture/tube bundle combination is lowered from a vertical to a horizontal position into a vat for chemical cleaning. V-supports are provided in the vat to receive the tube bundle. A device to rotate the tube bundle in the vat is provided to facilitate the cleaning of the tube bundle.

Abstract: A containment apparatus for confining asbestos fibers and the like floating in the air adjacent to a ceiling work area as a consequence of removing or repairing asbestos containing ceiling material. A substantially fiber-tight bag of flexible material has an open top adapted for positioning in close proximity to a friable ceiling substrate, or for fitting tightly against a stable ceiling substrate, in surrounding relation to the ceiling area to be worked upon and is supported in such position by an apparatus which in turn rests on the floor beneath the ceiling. One or more gloves of flexible material are sealed to openings in the bag, and each glove is adapted for providing protected access to the interior of the bag for the hand and arm of a user. At least a major portion of the bag is substantially transparent so that a user having one or both hands inserted in the gloves can view the area of the ceiling being worked upon from outside the bag.

Abstract: A flushing system 10 for a machine tool coolant return system is disclosed which is readily removable for servicing or replacement. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, a flush nozzle assembly 34 is submerged beneath a normal coolant level 14 in flumes 16 and 18 to provide coolant for flushing machine waste and maintaining the flow of coolant and machine waste toward the filter. A lower member 20 is provided between flume sections 16 and 18 which is adapted to receive the flush nozzle assembly 34. A hollow elongated guide 28 is secured to the lower member 20 and has an open end 29 located for easy access. A flexible hose 32 has the flush nozzle assembly 34 attached to end 33 and is inserted into guide 28 where it is securely received in the lower member 20. The other end 35 of the flexible hose is connected to a source of coolant 46 to provide coolant to the nozzle assembly 34 and into the flumes 16 and 18.

Abstract: A self-contained, portable spot abatement unit (10) facilitates the spot removal or abatement of asbestos material, or other material containing particulate contaminants. The unit includes a portable work chamber (12) having vacuum (VP1, VP2) and filtration (F1F2) means coupled thereto for establishing a negative air pressure therewithin. The unit has overall dimensions that permit easy passage through conventional door openings, yet the work space provided within the work chamber is sufficiently large to allow a worker to perform whatever tasks need to be performed at a desired work site. A first telescoping top frame (20, 52) allows the work chamber to expand in order to contact finished ceilings up to 13 feet from a finished floor. A second telescoping frame (22, 56) used in one embodiment, allows the work space to be further extended, e.g., to pass through an opening (54) in a finished ceiling up to 18 feet from the finished floor. A hand-held collection bag (144) may also be used within the work chamber.

Abstract: A treatment container for washing and rinsing materials includes a body with open top and a screen or mesh in proximity of the top of the body for allowing drainage of excess cleansing liquid and washed-off substances during cleansing of the material while retaining the material within the interior of the container. For complete removal of water and washed-off substances from the container after terminating washing of the material, the container may be closed by a lid and turned upside down to thereby permit the cleansing liquid to drain through the mesh which, at inverted position of the container, extends at the bottom of the body.

Abstract: Apparatus for uniformly wetting and discharging ash. It is enclosed in a dust hood. It comprises an open top pan disposed at an angle of about 55.degree. degrees with respect to a floor, rotated at slow speed. An ash charge chute discharges ash into the pan. Fixed scraper means extend at right angles to the pan to scrape the bottom of the pan while water is sprayed onto the surface of the discharged ash so that the rotated ash is tumbled back to the bottom of the pan to effect uniform wetting of the tumbled particles as they are discharged downwardly from the top of the side of the pan.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for staining cell objects on microscope slides includes a container for holding a staining solution and for holding one or more of the slides having the cell objects thereon. The container is preferably a Coplin jar in which is disposed a perforated cage containing a magnetic stirrer. Lower ends of the slides rest on the top of the cage and the stirrer drives liquid in and out of the cage and stirs and mixes the stain solution to obtain uniformity of stain concentration throughout the Coplin jar. A magnetic drive unit is positioned below the container and magnetic flux travels through the imperforated bottom wall of the glass Coplin jar to couple the stirrer rod to rotate within the cage, as the magnetic driver rotates in the unit beneath the jar.

Abstract: For sterilizing and air-drying the user's hands, a sterilizing hand dryer comprising an antiseptic solution spraying system for discharging antiseptic solution through a nozzle to sterilize the body limb inserted in a sterilizing chamber and detected by an electric eye, a hot air blower means for discharging hot air in said sterilizing chamber for drying said body limb, a control circuit for stopping the sterilizing hand dryer 3 seconds after removal of said body limb from said sterilizing air bath camber.

Abstract: An asbestos collection and containment device for use in the removal of asbestos from ceiling or other accessible elevated asbestos covered structures. The collection device contains and directs the removed asbestos into a scaffold supported flexible walled enclosure having a constant exhaust air flow filtration and associated wetting apparatus. The asbestos collection device is a mobile self-contained containment removal structure that automatically bags the removed asbestos for approved disposal.

Abstract: A wire harness protector for use in an appliance. The wire harness protector consists of two members. A first member is secured to the door so as to pivot therewith. A second member is also secured to the door but remains stationary when the door is pivoted. Thus, when the door is pivoted, the second member is fixed relative to the door support structure and the first member pivots with the door. Both the first member and the second member include conduits which are aligned with the hinge axis of the door. Each of the first and second members forms an enclosure for enclosing and routing the wire harness. The conduits are formed by U-shaped channels and covers therefor. The covers are held in place by means of locking snaps. The entire first and second members may each be formed in a single integral molding process from a thermosplastic material such as a fire retardant polypropylene.

Abstract: A spray hanger for a wet suit comprises a hook, a pair of horizontally extending arms for supporting the wet suit, a body depending from the center of the arms, and an inlet hose coupling for connecting the hanger to a water source. Spray jets are positioned at the end of each of the arms, for spraying water through the arms of the wet suit to thoroughly rinse the inside of the arms. A plurality of spray jets are also provided throughout the body portion of the hanger to rinse the inside of the wet suit.

Abstract: A transducer array for use in a megasonic cleaning system including a transmitter element made of a material which will efficiently transmit megasonic energy when bonded to one conductive surface of a transducer. In one form, the transmitter and the transducer are flat plates. In another form, a flat transducer is bonded to a solid semi-cylindrical transmitter which causes the megasonic energy pattern to diverge. In another form, the transmitter is a semi-cylindrical shell or is tubular, and the transducer is bonded to and curved to conform to the transmitter. The transducer extends about 120.degree., and produces a straight line of sight diverging energy pattern.

Abstract: An ACM removal assembly is disclosed, including: a nozzle for directing a pressurized fluid against ACM for dislodging the ACM; a fluid supply reservoir connected to the nozzle; a housing which supports the nozzle and capturingly receives spent fluid and dislodged ACM; and a material handing and separating system which includes coarse separating apparatus for coarsely separating the spent fluid from the dislodged ACM and fluid return conduit for returning coarsely separated fluid to the fluid supply reservoir.

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: A jewelry cleaning system for facilitating the placement and removal of jewelry before, during and after cleaning is provided. The jewelry cleaning system comprises a container including a bottom wall and a side wall. The uppermost edge of the side wall defines an opening. A cover interacts with the side wall and is releasably securable to the side wall in order to define a closed container. A basket is capable of being positioned within the container. A displaceable handle is mounted to the basket so that when the basket is positioned in the container and the cover is secured to the side wall, both the basket and handle are retained in the closed container, and when the basket is positioned in the container and cover is removed from the container, the handle is displaced and projects above the uppermost edge of the side wall.

Abstract: A transducer array for use in a megansonic cleaning system including a transmitter element made of a material which will efficiently transmit megasonic energy when bonded to one conductive surface of a transducer. In one form, the transmitter and the transducer are flat plates. In another form, a flat transducer is bonded to a solid semi-cylindrical transmitter which causes the megasonic energy pattern to diverge. In another form, the transmitter is a semi-cylindrical shell or is tubular, and the transducer is bonded to and curved to conform to the transmitter. The transducer extends about 120.degree., and produces a straight line of sight diverging energy pattern.

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: The present application is directed to new and improved apparatus for use in analytical instruments which includes an elongated dosing tube having a tip at one end which is constructed and arranged to move between a sample vessel, a rinsing vessel and an analytical instrument; the other end of the dosing tube being connected in fluid flow communication to a rinsing liquid supply vessel through a sample pump assembly and a rinsing liquid pump assembly; the liquid pump assembly including a pump cylinder having an inlet and an outlet; a pump piston arranged for reciprocal movement in the pump cylinder between a first end position in the discharge direction and an opposite second end position in the intake direction; a first check valve mounted on the inlet of the pump cylinder and a second check valve mounted on the outlet of the pump cylinder; a seal mounted adjacent the outlet which cooperates with the pump piston to sealingly close the outlet when the pump piston is positioned in its first end position in the

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: A system for working on the water box of a nuclear power station steam generator comprises a first member having a substantially elongate shape and forming a first arm of the system and a second member having a substantially elongate shape. The second member is articulated at one end to one end of the first member. The combination of the first and second arms is adapted to be inserted into the water box of the steam generator through the manhole. The second member may be moved to a deployed position relative to the first member. A vehicle mounted on and mobile relative to the second arm is used to scan and decontaminate the various parts of the water box of the steam generator. A working device such as a decontamination device is carried by the vehicle. It is able to reach a plurality of areas on the internal surface of the steam generator. A remote control system is provided for the vehicle and the working device.

Abstract: A device in connection with a box for cutlery, in which bottom and side walls of the box are provided with perforations and/or slots. Said box is circular-cylindrical and across part of its curved portion it has an opening which may be closed by the aid of a curved closure means which is provided to be slidable inside said box.

Abstract: A mechanical/chemical cleaning apparatus for clearing air conditioner reservoir or a drain pan flow lines of algae and other solid material includes a special fitting with an internal flexible conduit which can extend or retract within the drain line for mechanically/chemically treating the flow line to remove solid material therefrom.

Abstract: A containment housing adapted to be supported on a pipe from which hazardous insulation is to be removed. The housing is composed of two sections pivoted for movement between open and closed positions and has openings at its opposite ends through which the pipe may extend. The joints between the pivoted sections and the pipe-accommodating openings are equipped with seals to prevent insulation particles from escaping the housing. One of the pipe-accommodating openings has an area larger than that of the other to enable the seal at the smaller area opening to engage the bare pipe, whereas the seal at the larger area opening engages the insulation. The housing has an outlet at its bottom through which insulation may pass to a disposable pouch.

Abstract: An animal waste flushing assembly utilizes a domed, open-bottomed enclosure and supply and drain tubes. The supply tube is connected at one tube end to a water source and at its other end to a sprayer inside the enclosure. At the opposing enclosure end are drain means. The enclosure is placed over the animal wastes and sprayed water breaks up the wastes and flushes them out a drain tube. Disinfectant or cleanser may be addded to the fluid and the drain tube may have a clip to fasten it to an in-the-ground drain grate.

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: An article for washing automated immunoassay apparatus probe is provided in the form of a plug member with first and second chambers. The first chamber is defined by a inner wall and a bottom surface which when positioned below a probe of a clinical analysis apparatus provides for recirculation of liquid dispensed from the probe back along the outer surface of the probe to remove residual sample from the probe surface prior to conducting subsequent tests with the probe. In the preferred embodiment of the plug, the second chamber is provided with a plurality of passages for drainage of fluid to a reagent waste container which, in the preferred embodiment, incorporates the plug member at the orifice thereof.

Abstract: A dumping bay for the disposal of recreational vehicle waste at a campsite and includes a drain for receiving waste from the holding tank of a recreational vehicle through a dump hose. The dumping bay includes a water control facility which can supply flushing water to the drain and which can also provide an independent supply of potable water to a recreational vehicle. The potable water is supplied through an articulated hand-held nozzle and it can also be used for providing additional flushing water to the drain and water to clean components if required. The components of the invention are incorporated into a central serviceable unit accessible to users.

Abstract: A dish-washer comprises a cabinet (11), with a cleansing chamber (14). The chamber is closed by a door which sealingly cooperates with a sealing area (20) arranged on the cabinet and surrounding the cleansing chamber. A dispenser (24) for a liquid treatment agent is arranged in a recess (23) or the like in the cabinet (11) separated from the cleansing chamber (14) and so situated that the dispenser is accessible for re-filling the treatment agent from the door side of the machine in an area situated in the same plane as the sealing area (20) but radially outside it. The outlet (26) of the dispenser communicates with the cleansing chamber (14) by means of a tube (27) or the like.

Abstract: A container for cleaning Bar-B-Q racks is shaped to receive both round and rectangular racks. The container has U-shaped vertical side walls, rectangular shaped vertical end walls and a semi-circular bottom wall. The top of the container is opened and a Bar-B-Q rack and a solution for cleaning the Bar-B-Q rack are introduced into and removed from the container via this opening. The semi-circular shaped bottom wall and U-shaped side walls provide for the container to be supported in a manner whereby, after cleaning, the container can be conveniently tipped to pour the cleaning solution out of the top opening. The shape of the container also provides for it to be supported within a cralde on a cart for transport. The cart has wheels which enable the container to be rolled from place to place and the cradle is formed by a fabric that is draped onto and secured to the frame of the cart.

Abstract: A containment apparatus for confining asbestos fibers and the like floating in the air adjacent to a ceiling work area as a consequence of removing or repairing asbestos containing ceiling material. A substantially fiber-tight bag of flexible material has an open top adapted for positioning in close proximity to a friable ceiling substrate, or for fitting tightly against a stable ceiling substrate, in surrounding relation to the ceiling area to be worked upon and is supported in such position by an apparatus which in turn rests on the floor beneath the ceiling. One or more gloves of flexible material are sealed to openings in the bag, and each glove is adapted for providing protected access to the interior of the bag for the hand and arm of a user. At least a major portion of the bag is automatically transparent so that a user having one or both hands inserted in the gloves can view the area of the ceiling being worked upon from outside the bag.

Abstract: A brush holder for unattended car wash bays which releases the brush for the period paid for by coin deposits and locks the brush upon termination of that period.

Abstract: A system for the chemical cleaning of metal, for example, the acid pickling of steel, includes one or more tanks containing a corrosive liquid bath in which the liquid is flowed rapidly relative to the metal and held at a temperature in excess of 180.degree. F. The tanks comprise an outer metal shell whose internal wall is protected by a layer of a rubber-like material. In one embodiment the rubber-like layer is protected from the hot corrosive liquid by panels of fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) which are overlapped in a shingle pattern. In another embodiment, an inner tub (tank) of FRP floats on a layer of water which is held between the inner FRP tub and the layer of rubber-like material which covers an outer metal shell.

Abstract: A machine washing process with process-controlled dosing of water and detergent using a paste-form, phosphate-reduced or phosphate-free detergent which is substantially free from water, organic solvents and hydrotropic compounds. The paste comprises a phase liquid at a temperature below 10.degree. C. and contains a nonionic surfactant selected from the group of polyglycolether compounds and of a solid phase dispersed therein in which the particles have a mean particle size of from 5 to 40 .mu.m and less than 5% of the particles have a particle size larger than 80 .mu.m, the solid phase comprising washing alkalis, sequestering compounds and other detergent constituents and, optionally, anionic surfactants. Under the control of a process-control computer, the paste is taken from a storage container, delivered to a mixer and diluted therein with water to at least such an extent that the formation of a gel phase is avoided.

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: The invention deals with some improvements on chambers intended for setting concrete parts, as well as with the necessary complementary components to transfer the concrete parts from the production machine up to the chamber part outlet. One of the improvements consists of a certain mechanism, named transfer unit, which carries out the transportation of panels loaded with parts from the moulding machine up to a lifter responsible for raising and introducing those panels in the different floors of the chamber. Another improvement consists in providing the lifter with a counterweight stop and some moving arms to push the panels properly and prevent them from getting on top of each other, as well as to open the respective chamber gates. The chamber is a little bit inclined to facilitate the panel movement. Another improvement consists of a rolling path made up of a wheel-shaft-self-levelling bracket assembly as well as a spray watering system and an individual little roof per floor.

Abstract: An improved fixture is provided for use in supporting a plurality of components, particularly such as electrical or electronic components having elongated conductive terminals, during solder dip process steps or the like. The fixture comprises a generally U-shaped frame adapted to support a stacked group of channel members each having a generally U-shaped cross section to include opposed side walls with aligned slots therein. The channel members are assembled on the frame with a plurality of electrical components or the like supported between the channel member side walls and with the component terminals projecting outwardly through the side wall slots. When assembled, the fixture can be oriented as required to dip the terminals into a solder or other bath while maintaining the components in spaced relation against immersion into the bath.

Abstract: A cleaning assembly for cleaning the bristles of a paint brush, comprising in combination a container having a top mouth and a bottom flooring, a paint solvent into the container, a paint brush having a handle and bristles the latter bathing into the solvent, a cover having a bottom mouth, the mouths of the cover and container being releasable sealingly interconnected and the paint brush being frictionally interconnected to the cover and/or the container at the level of narrowed sections thereof. The bristles then hang spacedly over the container flooring. The securing of the paint brush to the cover/container assembly is characterized in that it prevents relative movement of said paint brush.

Abstract: A slide irrigating unit has two plexiglass boxes, an inner box forming an irrigating chamber and an outer box forming a drain box. The outer drain box is tightly sealed and its inner walls form the perimeters of the inner box which is open at the top. PVC tubing extends through the outer box and underneath the inner box. This tubing is attached to a fresh water source. The fresh water flows into this PVC tubing and under the bottom of the inner box. Water emerges from this PVC tubing through holes in the bottom of the inner box. As the water level increases in height, it rinses racks of stained microscopic slides that have been inserted into the inner box from the top. The inner box contains drainage holes approximately one inch from the top of the open inner box. The stain contaminated water rises from the bottom of the inner box and drains through these drainage holes into the sealed outer box. The stain contaminated water exits the outer drain box through a PVC drainage pipe in the bottom of the outer box.

Abstract: A self-contained modular processing apparatus is disclosed for processing workpieces, and in particular, silicon wafers. The apparatus is constructed of framed modules which plug into a service facility docking subassembly and interlock therewith to make up a complete modular processing system for wafer processing. Each module may be provided with its own wafer transporting mechanism and includes a built-in CPU such that each module is an independent, stand-alone processing unit. Each processing unit, by being capable of independent operation, functions as a building block to configure a modular processing system capable of handling wafer flow in multiple directions while performing a multitude of processing functions or operations. Individual modules are arranged along a line of single fold symmetry such that a single transport mechanism may be employed for transferring wafers among adjacent modules.