Abstract: A touch sensitive display displays status of operation and controlling operation of a surface cleaner. The touch sensitive display is connected to the surface cleaner and interfaces with a logic processor disposed in the surface cleaner. The logic processor receives information from the touch sensitive display, various sensors on and within the vacuum cleaner, and variable inputs. The logic processor outputs information to the touch sensitive display, and controls various functions and components of the surface cleaner. The information displayed on the touch sensitive display may be determined at least in part by the architecture of the logic processor and the touch sensitive display. The information displayed on the touch sensitive display can be varied among different surface cleaner systems and can depend upon the operational state of an individual surface cleaner. The logic processor can transmit information wirelessly over the internet to a remote station accessible by the user.

Abstract: A cleaning cloth for use with a steam mop having a housing mounting the cleaning cloth for cleaning the surface to be cleaned and a steam delivery system for delivering steam to the cleaning cloth. The cleaning cloth has at least one fabric layer that is configured to be attached to a steam mop and an encapsulated cleaning composition associated with the fabric layer and configured to be released by exposure to steam delivered to the cleaning cloth. A steam mop for use of the cleaning cloth and a method of cleaning with the cleaning pad is also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for picking up stickers in grassy or other ground areas. A roller is rotatably mounted on a frame and a stretchable fabric is removably mounted and stretched on an outer surface of the roller. The fabric is of a construction and thickness to pick up stickers as the roller is moved by the frame and rotated in engagement with a grassy or other ground surface. When the fabric is full of stickers, it is removed from the roller and replaced with a new unused stretchable fabric that is removably mounted on the roller.

Abstract: A portable self-heating device includes a heating cell having a fluid permeable wall defining an interior space of the cell. The device includes an outer cover having a fluid permeable section, and an absorbent layer positioned external to the interior space of the cell. The heating cell and absorbent layer are positioned within a cavity formed by the outer cover such that the absorbent layer contacts the heating cell. A user can activate the portable self-heating device by contacting the device with a fluid (e.g., a gas or a liquid) that reacts exothermically with a fluid activated material located in the interior space of the cell. This raises the temperature of the device. This increase can be sufficient to heat any portion of a liquid adjacent or contacting the device such that the liquid is converted to gas and passes out of the outer cover through the fluid permeable section.

Abstract: Disclosed is a substrate cleaning method for prevent damage to a pattern formed on a substrate. The substrate cleaning method includes cleaning the substrate by striking cleaning particulates carried in a flow of dry air or inert gas against a surface of the substrate, and removing the cleaning particulates.

Abstract: The present invention refers to an aqueous composition comprising one or more amphoteric, organic polynitrogen-compounds having at least 3 nitrogen atoms contained in the molecule in the form of an amine and/or amide and one or more types of inorganic nanoparticles, a concentrate comprising said composition and to a method for treating and/or cleaning a surface which uses said composition.

Abstract: A screen wiper arrangement is provided including a window screen and a screen wiper for cleaning the window screen, wherein the window screen is arranged in an opening of a cabin and inserted in a window frame, and wherein the window screen includes at least one screen portion which can be moved between an open and a closed position. The window screen includes an electrically conductive element coupleable to an electrical circuit which has at least a first state in response to a first position of the at least one screen portion and a second state in response to a second position of the at least one screen portion. One or more contact points are available for detecting if the electrical circuit is in the first or the second state, and a wiper control element is provided which controls the activation of the screen wiper system.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for a combination brush and shampoo. The apparatus includes a handle, a brush head extending outward from a first end of the handle, the brush head having a plurality of apertures, an end coupler connected with a second end of the handle, a main channel extending from the end coupler, through the handle and brush head to the bristle pack such that the end coupler is in fluid communication with the plurality of apertures, and a reservoir formed in the brush head having a cleaning agent channel extending to and intersecting with the main channel. The system includes the apparatus and a semi-rigid region in the reservoir configured to be depressed and force the cleaning agent out of the reservoir. The method includes providing the apparatus, ejecting cleaning agent, and rinsing with water.

Abstract: A device and method is disclosed incorporating a bath brush assembly for attachment to a bathtub or shower. The device includes a base structure having at least one movable brush, a power producing system to move the at the least one movable brush, a mounting structure to attach the base structure to a bathtub or shower. The base structure has a plurality of movable brushes, and the power producing system includes a pulley system connected to the plurality of movable brushes to rotate the plurality of brushes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a service device for maintenance of a solar panel arrangement, comprising a service unit for maintenance of at least one surface of the solar panel arrangement, a guiding unit for guiding the service unit with respect to the solar panel arrangement, and a driving unit for moving the service unit with respect to the solar panel arrangement, wherein the service unit comprises a first engagement section and a second engagement section, wherein the guiding unit is attachable to the first engagement section, the guiding unit being configured for direct engagement with an edge of the solar panel arrangement, wherein the driving unit is attachable to the second engagement section, and wherein the second engagement section is displaceable with respect to the first engagement section by the driving unit.

Abstract: A robot cleaner includes a main brush to sweep or scatter dust off a floor, a main brush motor to rotate the main brush, a Revolution Per Minute (RPM) detector to detect an RPM of the main brush motor, and a control unit to determine a type of floor according to the RPM of the main brush motor acquired by the RPM detector and control an operation of the robot cleaner based on the determined type of floor. A carpet mode to clean only a carpet area and a hard floor mode to clean a hard floor area excluding the carpet area are given based on detected information relating to the material of a floor, which enables partial cleaning with respect to a cleaning area selected by a user and adjustment in the number of cleaning operations or the intensity of cleaning according to the material of the floor.

Abstract: A random orbit scrubber comprises a main body having a front end and a rear end, a squeegee assembly coupled to the rear end of the main body, and a cleaning head assembly coupled to the front end of the main body. The cleaning head assembly can include a cleaning element structured for contact with a floor surface. The cleaning head assembly can further include a motor that is operable to impart rotational and orbital movement on the cleaning element.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for cleaning a cooking device or appliance comprising contacting at least the cooking chamber of the cooking device or appliance with a cleaning composition comprising a sheeting polymer that provides a layer on the surfaces of at least the cooking chamber so as to afford a sheeting action in an aqueous rinse step. The sheeting polymer is selected from the group of cationic polysaccharides and maleic acid-olefin copolymers.

Abstract: Methods for cleaning an edge of a semiconductor substrate include providing a brush in a housing, the housing provides a volume for holding the brush. A cleaning fluid is inserted into the housing to at least partially fill the volume holding the brush, with the cleaning fluid. The cleaning fluid is removed from the volume of the housing while the cleaning fluid is being inserted. The brush is rotated within the housing while the cleaning fluid is inserted and removed. The edge of the semiconductor substrate is inserted into a slot of the housing. The edge of the semiconductor substrate inserted into the slot is maintained at a distance and for a period of time. The distance is configured such that the brush contacts the edge of the semiconductor substrate but continues to enable rotation of the brush within the housing.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus comprises a container configured to hold an article to be cleaned, a cleaning solvent dispenser configured to supply a cleaning solvent to the container, an energy generator configured to provide thermal energy to an interior of the container; and a control device in communication with the energy generator and configured to select thermal energy sufficient to sublimate the particles. The cleaning solvent comprises a solvent and nanofabricated particles dispersed therein. The control device controls the energy generator to provide thermal energy to the cleaning solvent in container in which the article is submerged in order to cause sublimation of the particles.

Abstract: A method for cleaning and polishing a disk is provided. The method includes planarizing the disk and transferring the planarized disk to a first station of a polishing module. At the first station opposing sides of the disk are simultaneously polished as the disk rotates around an axis of the disk. The polishing includes continuously advancing a first polishing member contacting a first surface of the disk and a second polishing member contacting a second surface of the disk, wherein the advancing of the first polishing member independent of the advancing of the second polishing member. The method includes transferring the disk to a second station of the polishing module.

Abstract: An integrated cleaner for processing disks is provided. The integrated cleaner includes a pair of spaced apart scrubbers each having a plurality of spaced apart brushes disposed along a length of the scrubbers, the pair of spaced apart scrubbers oriented horizontally and configured to receive a vertically oriented disk therebetween. A track is disposed below a gap defined between the pair of spaced apart scrubbers. The track guides an edge of the disk as the disk travels between ends of the pair of spaced apart scrubbers. The plurality of spaced apart brushes includes a first and/or second pair of opposing brushes having a roughness that is greater than a second and/or third pair of brushes downstream from the first and/or second pair of brushes, respectively. The integrated cleaner includes an edge cleaner configured to exert a force along an edge of the vertically oriented disk during a portion of travel of the vertically oriented disk along the track. A method of cleaning a substrate is also provided.

Abstract: A floor cleaning machine is described having a first drive head and a second drive head which are both pivotally mounted to a deck. The first and second drive heads are connected together with a link rod. The cleaning width of the cleaning machine can be changed by pivoting the first drive head about a pivot point on the deck. The pivoting movement of the first drive head causes a movement of the second drive head, via the link rod, in order to provide a new separation for the drive heads.

Abstract: Various methods and apparatus for simultaneously cleaning two single-sided hard memory disks is provided. The two disks are placed in concentric contact merge orientation such that the outwardly facing surface of each disk, which has memory storage capabilities, may be simultaneously cleaned by equipment designed to clean one double-sided disk. Conversely, no effort is expended in cleaning the abutting inactive surfaces of the disks.

Abstract: Printers and apparatus to clean printer surfaces are disclosed. An example apparatus to clean a surface in a printer includes an endless cleaning material loop and an advancer to advance the cleaning material loop when the loop is not engaged with the surface and to not advance the loop when the loop is engaged with the surface.

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: A garment including a shell adapted to receive a portion of a finger of a wearer therein, the shell having an interior surface, an exterior surface and an aperture for receiving the finger of the wearer and at least one conductive member disposed on the exterior surface of the shell, the at least one conductive member capable of conducting a signal recognizable by a touch-sensitive device. The garment can also include at least one cleaning material piece thereon to be used to clean a control surface of the device.

Abstract: There is disclosed a cleaning apparatus for a radiation source assembly in a fluid treatment system. The cleaning system comprises: a cleaning carriage comprising at least one cleaning element for contact with at least a portion of the exterior of the radiation source assembly; a rodless cylinder comprising an elongate housing having a first longitudinal axis; a slidable element disposed on an exterior surface of the elongate housing; and an elongate motive element coupled to the driving element. The slidable element is: (i) coupled to the cleaning carriage, and (ii) magnetically coupled to a driving element disposed within the elongate housing. The elongate motive element has a second longitudinal axis that is oriented in a substantially parallel, non-coaxial relationship with respect to the first longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A hand tool and related method is provided for cleaning the discharge opening of an ostomy pouch. The hand tool includes a handle with a handgrip, a swab holder, and a bore extending through the handle; and a swab plunger having a telescoping shaft with proximal and distal ends extending though the bore, a gripping member attached to the proximal end of the shaft, and a swab engagement cap attached to the distal end of the shaft, the plunger having retracted and extended positions. A closed-end tubular swab is inserted over the distal end of the swab holder to wipe waste material from the ostomy pouch discharge opening. The plunger is then extended and pushed forward to detach the swab from the hand tool.

Abstract: The method for controlling the movement of the horizontal brush of a vehicle washing system, provides for a first and a second vector velocity control mode of the brush and an alternating logic between the first and the second control mode, the first control mode being based on the control of the absorption current of the rotation motor of the brush, the second control mode being based on the geometric limitation of the plunge of the brush.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed for the cleaning of an endotracheal tube while a patient is being supported by a ventilator connected to the endotracheal tube for the purpose of increasing the available space for airflow or to prevent the build up of materials that may constrict airflow or be a potential nidus for infection. In one embodiment, a mechanically-actuated endotracheal tube cleaning device is configured to removably receive a visualization member to provide cleaning of the endotracheal tube under direct visualization.

Abstract: A fiberglass removal pad comprising a sponge and a layer of nylon material, wherein said sponge is covered with said layer of nylon material. A method for using the fiberglass removal pad is also disclosed.

Abstract: A piezoelectric debris sensor and associated signal processor responsive to debris strikes enable an autonomous or non-autonomous cleaning device to detect the presence of debris and in response, to select a behavioral mode, operational condition or pattern of movement, such as spot coverage or the like. Multiple sensor channels (e.g., left and right) can be used to enable the detection or generation of differential left/right debris signals and thereby enable an autonomous device to steer in the direction of debris.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to cleaning products that are highly effective in cleaning articles that are susceptible to scratching, scuffing and/or abrasion. More specifically, the present invention relates to cleaning products that are made with a non-abrasive fabric that is comprised of a multitude of non-woven polyester fibers which are bound together with an ethylene-vinyl chloride copolymer binder into the form of a sheet. These cleaning products are highly effective at removing foreign matter from a substrate surface without scratching or scuffing the surface of the substrate. These cleaning products can be use to clean inanimate articles and in cleaning open lesions on humans and animals.

Abstract: There is described a fluid treatment system particularly suited for radiation treatment of a flow of fluid (preferably water). The system comprises a fluid treatment zone for receiving a flow of fluid in contact with a surface of the fluid treatment zone. At least one elongate radiation source assembly is disposed in the fluid treatment zone. The elongate radiation source assembly has a longitudinal axis disposed transverse to a direction of fluid flow through the fluid treatment zone. The system further comprises a cleaning apparatus having at least one cleaning element in contact with an exterior surface of the at least one elongate radiation source assembly. A first motive element is provided and is operable to cause relative movement between a distal end of the at least one elongate radiation source assembly and the surface of the fluid treatment zone to define a gap therebetween. A second motive element is provided and is coupled to the cleaning system.

Abstract: A method and an arrangement for cleaning a soiled surface in which cleaning liquid is applied thereto, a mouthpiece provided with a cover is passed over the surface that has had the cleaning liquid applied thereto, at the same time as a brush mounted inside the cover and having a principally cylindrical form with its axis principally parallel to the coated surface, and having such a diameter that it protrudes outside of the mouthpiece in a direction towards the surface to be cleaned, is caused to rotate at approximately 2,000 rpm or higher in order to support the mouthpiece and treat the surface to break up the cleaning liquid and dirt that has been dissolved by the cleaning liquid and the brush into small particles that are withdrawn by suction from the cover and from the surface with an evacuation pipe that is connected to the cover by a connector.

Abstract: The invention discloses synergistic combinations extended chain surfactants and co-surfactants, emulsions or microemulsions and cleaning compositions incorporating the same. In certain embodiments a surfactant system is disclosed which includes extended nonionic surfactants, and a linker surfactant. This system forms stable emulsions or microemulsions with oils, including non-trans fats and fatty acids and these emulsions or microemulsions are stable, irreversible and can be created at low temperature. The cleaning compositions may include the surfactant system alone, a stable emulsion or microemulsion with oil and the surfactant system, a pre-spotter or other pre-treatment or soft surface and hard surface cleaning compositions comprising the surfactant combination.

Abstract: A heat exchanger tube cleaning assembly and method is provided. The assembly can allow for semi-automated tube cleaning of a heat exchanger or other piping or equipment used in an industrial facility such as, for example, a petrochemical plant or oil refinery.

Abstract: A cleaning station that includes a container designed to hold a solvent and having a floor and two pairs of side walls connected to form an enclosure, with a first shelf disposed at a location elevated in relation to the container floor and a second shelf disposed above the first shelf, the second shelf being slidable and being removably provided, there being brushes located in an opening in the first shelf that may be used for cleaning tools and a plurality of additional openings in the first shelf to allow the passage of solvent.

Abstract: A system, method and apparatus providing uninterrupted cleaning of first and second parts of a deployed marine seismic streamer cable using one cleaner apparatus, the first and second parts located to respective sides of a bird attached to the streamer cable. The system comprises a connecting apparatus for connecting by a web or rung the bird to the streamer cable, and the cleaner apparatus provided with a slit open over the full length of the cleaner and adapted to let the web or rung pass from end to end of the cleaner, whereby the cleaner is allowed to pass from the first part to the second part without interrupting its cleaning action.

Abstract: A bathing device has outlet and inlet sides and defines an enclosure. Outlet and inlet sides are permeable to allow water flow through the enclosure. The enclosure is sized to receive soap and to form an air pocket adjacent to the soap, which may be in the form of a bar, a liquid or a gel. A zipper on the inlet side provides access to the enclosure interior. An absorbent member is located proximate the inlet side of the enclosure. In use, soap is located within the compartment. Water is flowed through the inlet side of the enclosure, through the absorbent member and into the soap compartment for mixing the soap and water. Water and dissolved soap are then delivered through the outlet side. Twisting the enclosure about the soap increases mixing as does squeezing the absorbent material to displace water through the outlet side of the enclosure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for washing a vehicle at a vehicle wash facility. At least one wash tool is moved along the vehicle as a function of the contour of the vehicle. In order for effective cleaning of the vehicle to be achieved even if the latter has a complicated contour, the invention proposes that at least one wash tool be moved along the vehicle during a reference run, the movement of the wash tool being controlled manually along at least a partial area of the vehicle, and that the contour of at least the vehicle area in which the movement of the wash tool is controlled manually be stored in the form of contour data on a storage medium, and that the stored contour data be used in a subsequent washing operation in order to control the same vehicle wash facility or a vehicle wash facility of identical construction. Furthermore, a vehicle wash facility is proposed for carrying out the method.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for influencing movement of a handle of a floor treatment device, such as a vacuum. The floor treatment device may include a handle portion that is attached to a base, which includes a floor treatment portion. The handle portion may be pivotally movable about a rotation axis relative to the base between at least first and second positions, where the rotation axis lies in a vertical plane that includes a longitudinal axis of the handle when the handle portion is in the first position and the longitudinal axis is a non-vertical position. A pivot assist device may apply a bias to the handle portion that urges the handle portion to move from the second position to the first position, e.g., to help support the weight of the handle when a user steers the floor treatment device across a floor.

Abstract: A barbeque brush device comprising: a brush assembly. The brush assembly includes: at least one removably attachable brush head having a receiver aperture, a handle with an extruded post, an end-scraper, and a wire loop. The brush assembly of the barbeque brush system is usable to remove debris and thereby clean at least one surface of a barbeque grill. The extruded post of the handle comprises a universal ball and socket system. The removably attachable brush head(s) is swivelly-held located at a heat-isolated distance from the handle via the universal ball and socket system. The receiver aperture of the removably attachable brush head(s) couplably receives the extruded post on the handle. The removably attachable brush head(s) is used as a cleaning means for use on the surface(s) of a barbeque grill.

Abstract: A method (and device) of removing material residues, from cores to make possible reuse of them in the same manner as new and unused cores a number of times wherein cores with material residues in the form of a number of material turns are processed using a mechanism for lifting and tearing the material residues for subsequent simple removal thereof, the mechanism for lifting and tearing of the material residues is displaced along the core and the mechanism for lifting and tearing of the material residues is displaced from a position in on the core out towards and past the ends of the core.

Abstract: An endotracheal tube cleaning device may comprise an elongated member, a cleaning member at a first end of the elongated member, and a collection member. The cleaning member may include a shaving region about a periphery thereof. The elongated member may extend through the collection member, and the elongated member and cleaning member may be slidable relative to the collection member.

Abstract: There is herein described an improved method for cleaning contact cleaning rollers. More particularly, there is described an improved method for cleaning contact cleaning rollers using a cleaning surface comprising lyophilic and hydrophilic microfibers.

Abstract: A personal skin cleansing wipe comprising a flexible substantially dry matrix formed from synthetic, woven, non-woven or knitted fibers impregnated with a substantially anhydrous antimicrobial, antiseptic, antifungal solution in an amount wherein the matrix retains its substantially dry characteristics and the treatment solution includes an amount of PVP-iodine as active in solution in glycol and or glycerin. The treatment solution, in addition to an effective amount of PVP-iodine as active, contains surfactants, preferably Tego® Betaine CK D, and optionally a compatible fragrance and/or moisturizer. The wipe is activated with water just prior to use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an assembly for displacing material present on a stable floor, including an unmanned self-propelled device having a frame, wherein the frame is provided with a slide for displacing the material and with at least one brush, wherein the assembly further includes setting means for automatically and selectively setting the intensity of the contact of the brush with the floor.

Abstract: A method is provided for removing iron oxide scale from sheet metal and producing a sheet metal surface with rust inhibitive properties. The sheet metal is advanced through the descaling cell and a slurry mixture is propelled against at least one of the top surface and bottom surface of the sheet metal across the sheet metal width as the material is advanced through the descaling cell. The rate of slurry impact against the at least one of the top surface and bottom surface of the sheet metal is controlled in a manner to remove substantially all of the scale from a surface of the sheet metal, and in a manner to create a passivation layer on the descaled surface of the sheet metal. The passivation layer comprises at least one of silicon, aluminum, manganese and chromium and inhibits oxidation of the descaled surface of the processed sheet metal.

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for cleaning a substrate edge include a bristle brush unit that cleans bevel polymers deposited on substrate edges using frictional contact in the presence of cleaning chemistry. The bristle brush unit is made up of a plurality of outwardly extending vanes and is mounted on a rotating shaft. An abrasive material is distributed throughout and within the outwardly extending vanes of the bristle brush unit to provide the frictional contact. The bristle brush unit cleans the edge of the substrate by allowing frictional contact of the plurality of abrasive particles with the edge of the substrate in the presence of fluids, such as cleaning chemistry, to cut, rip and tear the bevel polymer from the edge of the substrate.

Abstract: A medium for predictably cleaning the contact elements and support hardware of a tester interface, such as a probe card and a test socket, while it is still in manual, semi-automated, and automated handling device and the electrical test equipment is disclosed so that the functionality and performance of the individual die or IC package may be electrically evaluated.

Abstract: A separation device is provided for a vacuum toilet system of an aircraft, which makes possible a significantly simpler type of cleaning, which can be done more quickly, of a profile separator. The movably held combination of a wiping device and the profile separator can carry out a relative movement. As a result of mechanical contact between the wiping device and the profile separator the deposits are removed from the profile separator.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dimethylsulphoxide and limonene based paint stripping composition, preferably thickened by adding a thickener of cellulose type, and to a device for its application, formed from an absorbent layer in which the composition is included and a support layer. The device is suitable for a method of paint stripping by peeling.

Abstract: A cleaning method for a wafer is provided. First, a first cleaning process is performed wherein the first cleaning process includes providing a cleaning solution having a first concentration. Next, a second cleaning process is performed, wherein the second cleaning process includes providing the cleaning solution having a second concentration. The second concentration is substantially greater than the first concentration. Next, a post-cleaning process is performed to provide dilute water.