Abstract: A method is disclosed for removing deposits from rotating parts of a gas turbine engine while under full fire or idle speed utilizing a particulate coke composition. The coke composition may be introduced directly into the combustion chamber (combustor) of the gas turbine or, alternatively, anywhere in the fuel stream, water washing system, or the combustion air system. By kinetic impact with the deposits on blades and vanes, the deposits will be dislodged and will thereby restore the gas turbine to rated power output. If introduced into the compressor section, the coke particles impinge on those metal surfaces, cleaning them prior to entering the hot gas section where the process is repeated.

Abstract: A scraper attachment for mounting onto sponges used in cleaning applications is described. The inventive attachment comprises a leading scraping edge, a serrated raised edge, a debris catch, finger grips and side flaps formed integrally as a single piece of material. A support rod integral a side flap of the inventive scraper attachment is pierced through the body of a sponge for securely mounting the inventive attachment on a sponge to by fastening to the opposite side flap. The inventive scraper attachment can be easily dismounted from the sponge for reuse and cleaning, and be used independently with any brand of sponge. The serrated raised edge serves to help break up stubborn deposits, while the debris catch collects the loosened material for convenient cleaning. Additionally, a liquid soap or detergent dispensing means is included to infuse liquid soap or detergent into the sponge.

Abstract: A a non-disinfectant formulated solution and a process for removal of soil and disease causing microorganisms from a surface/substrate. The process including contacting the surface/substrate with the formulated solution and applying a dry cloth to the surface/substrate thereafter. In one formulated cleaning solution there is at least two organic acids and sodium chloride mixed thereinto.

Abstract: A fryer cleaning tool with a sheetlike cleaning head configured to receive a sheetlike resilient fryer cleaning pad with an open-ended slitlike cavity therewithin, which pad can be slidably mounted onto the cleaning head.

Abstract: Carbon nanotube based cleaning material and associated methodology for cleaning surfaces by contacting the surface with the cleaning media. An assembly of carbon nanotubes attracts unwanted foreign matter that may be present on the surface by differential adhesion to the carbon nanotubes. Afterwards, separating the assembly of carbon nanotubes from the surface operates to carry away foreign matter with the carbon nanotubes.

Abstract: A filter system for a vacuum cleaner may include an air intake manifold having a tubular air inlet and a tubular perforated filter cage, the filter cage having a first end coupled to the air inlet and a free second end, the air inlet having an outer surface with a seal, a filter agitator coupled to the intake manifold and arranged alongside the filter cage, the filter agitator having a cleaning surface disposed adjacent to the filter cage, and a filter holder having a first end, a longitudinally opposite second end for coupling to a filter, and at least one coupler for removably coupling the filter holder to the filter inlet of the vacuum cleaner. A method of cleaning a vacuum cleaner filter may include coupling the filter holder to the filter inlet and rotating the filter holder so that the filter rotates about the filter cage.

Abstract: Disclosed are a cleaning system for a panel, which includes a steam sprayer for spraying steam on the panel and a cooling water sprayer for spraying cooling water on the panel, and a cleaning method of a panel performing cleaning the panel through steam spraying and cooling water spraying. While the panel is sprayed with steam, a foreign substance attached to the panel may be temporarily swollen or experience a phase change. After the process of spraying the steam, the panel is sprayed with cool water, through which the foreign substance is cooled and condensed, which may cause weakening of the coupling force with the panel.

Abstract: A cleaning sheet including a cleaning layer which has a microasperity shape having an arithmetic average roughness Ra of 0.05 ?m or less and a maximum height Rz of 1.0 ?m or less. Preferably, a substantial surface area of the cleaning layer per a flat surface of 1 mm2 is 150% or more of a substantial surface area of a silicon wafer mirror surface per a flat area of 1 mm2. The cleaning sheet may be provided on at least one surface of a transfer member so that the transfer member has a cleaning function. When the cleaning sheet or the transfer member having a cleaning function is transferred in a substrate processing apparatus in place of a substrate to be processed therein, the cleaning sheet contacts and cleans a site of the substrate processing apparatus.

Abstract: A substrate cleaning method can prevent corrosion of copper interconnects even when the cleaning method, which uses two-fluid jet cleaning, is used for cleaning of a surface of a substrate after polishing. The substrate cleaning method includes: carrying out primary cleaning of a surface of a substrate by scrub cleaning using a neutral or alkaline liquid chemical as a cleaning liquid; carrying out finish cleaning of the surface of the substrate by two-fluid jet cleaning which cleans the surface of the substrate in a non-contact manner by jetting carbonated water, comprising pure water or ultrapure water containing dissolved CO2 gas, from a two-fluid nozzle toward the surface of the substrate; and subsequently carrying out final finish cleaning of the surface of the substrate by scrub cleaning using a neutral or alkaline liquid chemical as a cleaning liquid, and then drying the surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A method for treating pipe string sections being in a set-back and being arranged in a vertical position comprises arranging a remote-controllable manipulator at least at one of the threaded portions of the pipe string sections. In addition, the method comprises providing the remote-controllable manipulator with a tool. The tool is arranged to at least clean or lubricate said threaded portion. Further, the method comprises moving the tool to a threaded portion which is to be treated and at least clean or lubricate the threaded portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle washing system (1) having a conveying device for transporting vehicles (2, 3) to be washed in a conveying direction (4) along a plurality of treatment devices (11?-14?), wherein at least two of the treatment devices (11?-14?) for washing the front faces, rear faces and side faces of the vehicles (2, 3) are oriented vertically, and a method for washing vehicles (2, 3) which are conveyed one behind the other in the conveying direction (4) through the vehicle washing system (1).

Abstract: Compositions and methods for improved cleaning using neutral cleaners are disclosed. In particular, neutral pH cleaning compositions according to the invention employ a synergistic combination of water insoluble surfactants and an anionic hydrotropes capable of forming a stable, low-foaming solution. The neutral cleaning solutions provide significant benefits over water insoluble microemulsions traditionally used for neutral cleaning compositions and provide at least equivalent cleaning efficacy as non-neutral cleaning compositions.

Abstract: A substrate processing apparatus removes foreign substances from a substrate at high removal efficiency. The substrate processing apparatus includes: a scrubber to perform surface processing of the substrate by bringing a scrubbing member into sliding contact with a first surface of the substrate, a hydrostatic support mechanism for supporting a second surface of the substrate via fluid pressure without contacting the substrate, the second surface being an opposite surface of the first surface, a cleaner to clean the processed substrate, and a dryer to dry the cleaned substrate. The scrubber brings the scrubbing member into sliding contact with the first surface while rotating the scrubbing member about a central axis of the scrubber.

Abstract: A carpet cleaning system including a cleaning agent that is one of dilutable with and dissolvable in water to generate a cleaning solution. The cleaning system includes a brush disc that has a substantially bowl-shaped glide plate, and bristles disposed in a bristle region. The cleaning system further includes a carpet cleaning apparatus that has a reservoir for containing the cleaning solution, a motor, an aeration device, a power source, and a control system. The motor rotatably actuates the brush disc. The aeration device is fluidly coupled to the reservoir for aerating the cleaning solution to generate foam. The aeration device dispenses foam into at least one of the opening of the glide plate and the bristle region at a rate equivalent to between about 0.028 gallons per minute and about 0.042 gallons per minute.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for removing dirt, in particular oil, extreme dirt, etc. on a surface, in particular on a road pavement, wherein the device is integrated into a vehicle or associated with the vehicle, comprising nozzles (5, 9) for spraying cleaning liquid onto the area, brushes (3, 12) for mechanically treating the soiled area, and a suction apparatus (6) for suctioning the emulsion containing the removed dirt. Said device is designed and further developed in such a way that the cleaning liquid can be heated using the waste heat of the vehicle by means of a heat exchanger (2) in order to achieve a low use of cleaning liquid and a mode of operation that is gentle to surfaces and at the same time the least possible energy requirement.

Abstract: Low-VOC cleaning compositions effective in removing stubborn UV inks from printing-press components include at least one non-ionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of a sorbitan ester, an ethoxylated sorbitan ester, an ethoxylated castor oil, polyethylene glycol ester and an alcohol ethoxylate; and at least one carrier comprising or consisting essentially of at least one of (i) an organic solvent miscible therewith or (ii) D-limonene. The cleaning composition has a VOC limit less than 100 g/L.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cleaning assembly for use in a media processing device. In various embodiments, the cleaning assembly includes a first roller that at least partially engages a second roller, and a transport path that passes between the first roller and the second roller. There may also be a third collection roller that at least partially engages the second roller. The third collection roller may also engage a drive assembly that may be used to drive a media substrate along the transport path. In one embodiment, the second roller defines a surface adherence that is greater than a surface adherence of the first roller and the third collection roller defines a surface adherence that is greater than the surface adherence of the second roller and the drive assembly. As a result, the present invention provides a cleaning assembly capable of cleaning the drive assembly and opposed surfaces of a media substrate in a single pass.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention includes an apparatus for scrubbing substrates such as a roller scrubber. According to one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a scrubbing medium having an axial bore and a mandrel having a section disposed through the axial bore of the scrubbing medium. The mandrel is configured so that it exerts an adjustable axial compression on the scrubbing medium. According to another embodiment, the apparatus comprises a roller scrubber. The roller scrubber comprises a scrubbing medium comprising a plurality of discrete disks having a center hole. The disks are disposed side by side so that the center holes form an axial bore in the scrubbing medium. The combined outer edges of the plurality of disks form a scrubbing surface of the roller scrubber.

Abstract: A removal target can be effectively removed from a substrate. In a substrate processing apparatus 1 and a substrate processing method by using a substrate processing scrubber 29 of removing the removal target from the substrate 5, the substrate processing scrubber 29 includes a base 31 connected to a rotation shaft 28; scrubber main bodies 32 provided at the base 31 and arranged at a regular distance in a rotational direction of the base 31; and a processing liquid supply opening 36 formed at the base 31 and configured to supply a processing liquid to the scrubber main bodies 32. Further, an area of an attachment surface of each of the scrubber main bodies 32 to be attached to the base 31 is larger than an area of a contact surface of each of the scrubber main bodies 32 to be brought into contact with the substrate 5.

Abstract: A device for removing spilled oil, oily substances or other liquids from a surface has a main body with a pair of handles towards its upper end and a cleaning head at the lower end. The cleaning head is fitted with rotary brushes and also contains a motor and drive gear. At the upper end of the main body, a flexible pipe is connected to a hollow passage formed by and extending through the main body via a short flexible pipe to the cleaning head. In the opposite direction, the flexible pipe extends to remote air pressure, vacuum and sorbent material sources. The device has three main modes of operation which are used in sequence to supply absorbent material (e.g., chipped bark) to the contaminated ground; then the absorbent material is massaged into the surface of the ground; and finally the absorbent material together with the liquid is removed.

Abstract: A metal-safe dissolving composition for cured resins, comprising a solvent blend that includes a metal safe solvent mixture with addition of a soluble alkali that exhibits a pKa value ?12. The solvent mixture may include the preferred solvent for metal safety, gamma-butyrolactone (GBL), and the preferred soluble amine, 1,8-diazabicyclo(5.4.0)undec-7-ene (DBU). The solvent, n,n-dimethylacetamide (DMAC) or others, are chosen for high penetration and solvency to polar resins. To this mixture, a surfactant, inhibitor, and cellulose derivative may be added to produce a gel-form property. The product may be used to remove coatings and sealants present on vertical and horizontal surfaces and hard to reach areas commonly encountered when performing maintenance on aviation fuel tanks and similar equipment. Of key importance for the remover is its safety to aluminum and aluminum alloy substrates as demonstrated by modified test methods for sandwich corrosion, for example, ASTM F1110.

Abstract: Device for scrubbing a metal wire, including means for feeding and running the wire (F), at least two pairs of rotary brushes (21, 22) having a radius r, the axes of which are substantially mutually parallel and perpendicular to the direction in which the wire runs, application means, suitable for contacting the brushes with the wire via the circumferences thereof in order to exert a given pressure on the wire (F) while the device is operating, and means (31, 32) of adjusting the tension of the wire are provided directly upstream and downstream of the assembly of brushes.

Abstract: The invention concerns a mobile cleaning device suitable for displacing along and cleaning a series of adjacent tilted solar panels aligned in a row and requiring therefor no superstructure fixed to the row of solar panels. The device includes a supporting frame defining a cleaning plane, on which are mounted a cleaning device suitable for cleaning a surface parallel to the cleaning plane, a support device for maintaining the supporting frame substantially parallel to the surface to be cleaned during the displacement of the cleaning device along a row of solar panels; and a guiding device for guiding the displacement of the cleaning device along a row of solar panels. The guiding device includes at least two, preferably at least three, separate guiding wheels, which are aligned along a straight line parallel to the cleaning plane and adjacent to a first edge of the frame.

Abstract: A system and method for cleaning a reflector/collector pivotally mounted on a pivoting mechanism, the system including a wiping device disposed on one side of the reflector/collector, and a counterbalance element coupled to the wiping device over a top end of the reflector/collector, wherein the pivoting mechanism causes the reflector/collector to pivot between a first state wherein the wiping device moves to the top end of the reflector/collector by means of gravity and cleans the reflector/collector, and a second state wherein the wiping device moves to a bottom end of reflector/collector by means of gravity and cleans the reflector/collector.

Abstract: An autonomous coverage robot includes a body having at least one outer wall, a drive system disposed on the body and configured to maneuver the robot over a work surface, and a cleaning assembly carried by the body. The cleaning assembly includes first and second cleaning rollers rotatably coupled to the body, a suction assembly having a channel disposed adjacent at least one of the cleaning rollers, and a container in fluid communication with the channel. The container is configured to collect debris drawn into the channel. The suction assembly is configured to draw debris removed from the work surface by at least one of the cleaning rollers into the channel, and the container has a wall common with the at least one outer wall of the body.

Abstract: A cleaning system includes a chassis supporting a propulsion system for propelling the cleaning system across a surface. At least one sensor of a first type is coupled to the chassis, and a surface engagement mechanism is configured to maintain the cleaning system coupled to the surface as the propulsion system propels the cleaning system across the surface. A cleaning device is coupled to the chassis and configured to abrade the fouling from the surface, and a controller coupled to the chassis and in signal communication with the propulsion system and the first sensor. The controller is configured to receive a signal from the at least one sensor of the first type and control the propulsion system in response to the signal.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus for cleaning a semiconductor wafer includes a rotary brush to be positioned to clean the semiconductor wafer, and an optical sensing device associated with the rotary brush to sense a separation distance between a reference position thereon and the semiconductor wafer. An actuator is coupled to the optical sensing device to position the rotary brush based upon the sensed separation distance.

Abstract: A hand held cleaning apparatus with a retractable, self-replenishing cleaning assembly used to remove fingerprints and dirt from display screens. A dry compound is used to clean screens ranging from personal cell phone screens to larger monitor-sized display screens. In a simple one-handed motion, the cleaning assembly is extended to be used, and then retracted for storage.

Abstract: The invention is directed at systems and methods which provide for effective cleaning and drying of vehicles of different shapes and sizes. The invention in one example includes a vehicle washing apparatus comprising a conveyor system to move a vehicle along a path, and a bridge assembly supported above a vehicle and moveable along the length thereof. At least one trolley assembly is operatively supported by the bridge assembly and is moveable in a direction generally transverse to the movement of the bridge assembly. At least one cleaning arm assembly for delivering cleaning fluid to or for brushing the surface of a vehicle is operatively supported by the at least one trolley assembly or bridge.

Abstract: The improved trash container may have a dustpan attached to the opening of the trash container. The dustpan engages the ground when the trash container is laid down flat. As the trash container is moved from one location to another, the lip of the dustpan is self sharpening. The ground sharpens the lip of the dust pan to further improve contact between the floor and the lip or mitigate dust from slipping under the dustpan itself when the waste product is being swept into the trash container. Moreover, the improved trash container may have a raised lower portion to balance the trashcan on the lip and the raised portion to facilitate contact between the lip and the ground. The lip may be manufactured from a softer material compared to the raised proportion to increase the life span of the improved trash container.

Abstract: An artificial turf cleaning system and a method for cleaning artificial turf surfaces are disclosed. The artificial turf cleaning system includes (a) at least two wheels, (b) at least one liquid tank, (c) a tap for controlling the dripping rate and covering at least one liquid tank, (d) a cleaning drum having replaceable brushes, and wherein the cleaning drum is coupled mechanically to the wheels by cog-wheels transmission gear, (e) a removable rubbish storage tank, and (f) a handle, wherein the artificial turf cleaning system is designed for manually cleaning artificial turf surfaces.

Abstract: A roll cleaning apparatus having a cleaning member mounted to a support member that extends lengthwise relative to a first roller of the machine. The cleaning member has a brush having a substantial area to place against the surface of the roll. The cleaning member may be movable between an engaged position against the roll during operation, and a disengaged position spaced away from the roil in a non-operating condition, such as when replacement of the cleaning member is desired. The roll cleaning apparatus may include a drive connected to cause linear reciprocation of the cleaning member. The roll cleaning apparatus may have a drive or actuator mounted to move the cleaning member between the engaged and disengaged positions, and may be operable to bias the cleaning member against the roll in use. The roll cleaning member may have a contact head that includes an array of abrasive bristles.

Abstract: An arena cleaning machine includes cleaning members, such as pads or brushes supported on a carriage that provides stability to the cleaning members and situates them in a position to contact the surface of ice rink dasher boards. The cleaning members are moveable into a desired cleaning position by adjusting their position along the carriage. A driver of the machine can make several passes around the rink, cleaning successive strips on the dasher boards.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for wiping dust, oils, and dirt off of the display of a phone when inserting said phone into a phone case. Such method and apparatus providing for a more convenient and more complete cleaning of the display of the phone during regular use of said phone case.

Abstract: A plate with a static charge on a surface is used to clean a brush. The plate uses both static charge and mechanical force to remove particles from the surface of the brush to increase the useful life of the brush.

Abstract: A cleaner for the hulls of boats or ships comprises a supporting frame (2), at least one cleaning element (5) associated with the frame (2) and which can be positioned opposite a surface (4) to be cleaned, hold-down means (7) connected to the frame (2) and acting between the frame (2) and the surface (4) to be cleaned, for keeping the cleaner in contact with the surface to be cleaned, and movement means (13) associated with the frame (2) for moving, in conjunction with the hold-down means (7), the frame (2) along the surface (4) to be cleaned.

Abstract: A front surface of the wafer is contacted with a straight-shaped front surface cleaning brush, and a pressure is applied on the front surface cleaning brush from both ends to enlarge the diameters in both end portions of the front surface cleaning brush. The front surface cleaning brush rotates with a shaft being an axis. An inner surface of the front surface cleaning brush is directly in contact with a surface of the shaft. The front surface cleaning brush is composed of a single structure made of synthetic resin.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cleaning a substrate are provided. In one embodiment, a particle cleaning module is provided that includes a substrate holder and a pad holder disposed in a housing, and an actuator operable to move the pad holder relative to the substrate holder. The substrate holder is configured to retain and rotate a substrate in a substantially vertical orientation. The pad holder has a pad retaining surface that faces the substrate holder in a parallel and spaced apart relation. The pad holder is rotatable on an axis parallel to an axis on which the substrate holder rotates. The actuator is operable to move the pad holder relative to the substrate holder as to change a distance defined between the first axis and the second axis.

Abstract: A device for applying a cleaning fluid to a wheel of a vehicle in a vehicle washing installation using a spray nozzle and a wheel washing brush that is driven in rotation and can be moved by a guide between a rest position remote from a wheel and a cleaning position on the wheel. The device, an associated vehicle washing installation and method each permit economical application of the cleaning fluid matched to the size of the wheels to be cleaned. The method includes the steps of: a) determining the position of the wheel in the washing direction, b) determining the distance of the wheel from the device, c) moving the spray nozzle to the spraying position at the spraying distance from the wheel, d) spraying cleaning fluid onto the wheel using the spray nozzle (4) and moving the spray nozzle along the wheel in the washing direction and e) terminating the spraying operation when the front end of the wheel in the washing direction has been reached.

Abstract: A cleaning device for a component disposed within a process air circuit of a domestic tumble dryer, in particular for a heat exchanger, including a cleaning brush and a drive mechanism including a drive rod for moving the cleaning brush along the component, the cleaning device including a guiding element operatively associated with the drive mechanism for guiding the drive rod, and at least two flexible sealing elements for protecting the drive mechanism against fluff or similar soiling, wherein the drive rod is passed between the at least two sealing elements for movement along the guiding element.

Abstract: A cleaning brush is a multimodal contact cleaner having both a microfiber head and a bristle head coupled by an offset handle assembly that misaligns a grip on the offset handle assembly with the microfiber head to improve features, including operation and ergonomics.

Abstract: A method of removing material such as surface treatments, metal coatings, and other material layers from an edge region of a metal work piece where they could potentially contaminate a nearby weld. According to one embodiment, a scraper tool includes a body having a base portion and a tab portion, and several scraping elements attached to the base portion. During operation, the scraping elements scrape one or more surfaces of the edge region so that the depth to which the scraping element engage the metal work piece is generally affected by the amount of rotation of the scraper tool about a pivot axis.

Abstract: A windshield wiper includes a wiper assembly, a scrubber assembly, and an engaging assembly. The wiper assembly includes a wiper support structure and a wiper blade attached to the wiper support structure. The scrubber assembly includes a scrubber support structure, an elongated scrubber element and a motor. The scrubber element is movably attached to the scrubber support structure and extends between a first end and a spaced apart second end along a central longitudinal axis. The motor is mounted to the scrubber support structure and is engaged with the scrubber element to reciprocally move the scrubber element along the central longitudinal axis. The engaging assembly is coupled with the wiper assembly and the scrubber assembly and is configured to raise and lower the scrubber assembly with respect to the wiper assembly. Also, an automated method of using a windshield wiper.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to cleaning machines and methods of use to clean flooring and other surfaces. One configuration is directed to a cleaning machine that utilizes a motor to drive an interchangeable cleaning drum about a rotational axis parallel to the surface being cleaned. The cleaning machine can be operable to clean a surface, such as a flooring surface or other surface (e.g., walls, ceilings, etc.) without a vacuum, pump, solution tank, or recovery tank. The cleaning machine may contact the surface being cleaned at replaceable glides disposed at or near a distal end of a cleaning head of the cleaning machine.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for removing ice from a windshield. A windshield wiper includes a wiper assembly, a scrubber assembly, and an engaging assembly. The wiper assembly includes a wiper support structure and a wiper blade attached to the wiper support structure. The scrubber assembly includes a scrubber support structure, an elongated scrubber element and a motor. The scrubber element is movably attached to the scrubber support structure and extends between a first end and a spaced apart second end along a central longitudinal axis. The scrubber element can have a hardness value sufficient to remove ice from the windshield. The motor is mounted to the scrubber support structure and is engaged with the scrubber element to move the scrubber element to remove ice. An engaging assembly can be coupled with the wiper assembly and the scrubber assembly to raise and lower the scrubber assembly with respect to the wiper assembly.

Abstract: A cleaning mechanism for and method of autonomously removing deposits from the interior surface of a tube comprises a cleaning member secured relative to the surface and preferably, an active material element drivenly coupled to or engaged with the member so as to selectively cause the member to translate, thereby removing deposits from the surface.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of washing ware, in particular in an automatic domestic or institutional ware washing machine, using a detergent composition containing a cationic starch. This eliminates the need for a surfactant in the rinse step. The cationic starch provides a layer of cationic starch on the ware so as to afford a sheeting action in an aqueous rinse step without any added rinse agent.

Abstract: The present invention consists of a pad that is curved to fit the inside surface of a toilet. The pad is large enough to cover the entire inside surface of the toilet. The lower portion of the pad is submerged into the trapped water at the bottom of the toilet. A part of the trapped water sucks up to the pad through the fibers of the pad materials. The wet pad stays on the surface of the toilet bowl. The leaning agent stored in the cleaning pad works with the stain on the bowl surface to clean the surface.

Abstract: A method and system for cleaning a surface, having particulate matter thereon, of a substrate features impinging upon the surface a jet of a liquid having coupling elements entrained therein. A sufficient drag force is imparted upon the coupling elements to have the same move with respect to the liquid and cause the particulate matter to move with respect to the substrate.

Abstract: A protective device designed to absorb condensation occurring on stemmed glassware. The protective device comprises a surrounding member having an outside surface and an inside surface, where a slit element substantially transects the protective device between the outside surface and the inside surface, and a method of using the same.