Using Solid Work Treating Agents Patents (Class 134/6)
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WINDOW CLEANING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF MANIPULATION VIA MAGNETIC ATTRACTION AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
Publication number: 20150027493Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning windows comprising: a first cleaning unit, which is positioned on one side of a window, having a built-in first magnetic module comprising a magnet or a magnetic material; and a second cleaning unit, which is positioned on the opposite side of the window on which the first cleaning unit is positioned, having a built-in second magnetic module comprising a magnet or a magnetic material so as to generate magnetic attraction with the first magnetic module of the first cleaning unit, wherein the first and second cleaning units, each attached to either sides of the window, respectively, due to the magnetic attraction, clean one or both sides of the window while moving together.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2012Publication date: January 29, 2015Applicant: INDUSTRY-ACADEMIC COOPERATION FOUNDATION, YONSEI UNIVERSITYInventors: Yoon Su Baek, Jong Hyun Choi -
Publication number: 20150027491Abstract: A buff module and method for using the same are provided. In one embodiment, a buff module includes housing having an interior volume, a plurality of drive rollers and a pair of buff heads. The drive rollers are arranged to rotate a substrate within the interior volume on a substantially horizontal axis. The buff heads are disposed in the housing, each buff head rotatable on an axis substantially aligned with the horizontal axis and movable to a position substantially parallel with the horizontal axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2013Publication date: January 29, 2015Applicant: Applied Materials, Inc.Inventors: Clinton SAKATA, Hui CHEN, Jim K. ATKINSON, Tomohiko KITAJIMA, Brian J. BROWN
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Publication number: 20150027489Abstract: Embodiments of mechanisms for cleaning a wafer are provided. A method for cleaning a wafer includes cleaning a wafer by using a wafer scrubber and cleaning the wafer scrubber in a scrubber cleaning module. An agitated cleaning liquid is applied on the wafer scrubber to clean the wafer scrubber. The method also includes cleaning the wafer or a second wafer by the wafer scrubber after the wafer scrubber is cleaned by the agitated cleaning liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2013Publication date: January 29, 2015Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Tai-Liang LYU, Shao-Yen KU, Tzu-Yang CHUNG, Chia-Ming TAI, Chao-Hui KUO
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Patent number: 8940227Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a polyesteramine or a polyester polyquaternary ammonium compound as a corrosion inhibitor for metal surfaces, and to a method for protecting a metal surface from corrosion by contacting the metal surface with said corrosion inhibitor.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2011Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Akzo Nobel Chemical International B.V.Inventors: Per-Erik Hellberg, Natalija Gorochovceva
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Publication number: 20150020849Abstract: Compositions and methods of removing particulate matter from a surface. An example comprises contacting a kneadable dust removal composition with the surface so that the particulate matter adheres or becomes embedded within the composition, and is removed from the surface with the dust removal composition. Preferably the dust removal composition comprises a polymerized siloxane, more preferably a substituted polymerized siloxane, even more preferably, a non-cross-linked, linear polymerized siloxane. In other embodiments the invention comprises a kneadable dust removal composition, preferably comprising a polymerized siloxane. The dust removal composition may be packaged to be attachable to a broom, sweeper, or mop so that it make used to pick up residue from sweeping, brushing or mopping. In other embodiments the dust removal composition may be packaged in a “twist-up” or other similar package permitting the composition to be extruded or advanced to expose a fresh surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2013Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventor: James Jefferies Harrison
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Publication number: 20150020851Abstract: A substrate cleaning device 1 includes a substrate holding unit 10 configured to hold a substrate W, a first cleaning unit 11 having a first cleaning member 11a caused to come into contact with a first surface WA of the substrate W held by the substrate holding unit 10 to clean the first surface WA, a second cleaning unit 12 having a second cleaning member 12a caused to come into contact with the first surface WA of the substrate W held by the substrate holding unit 10 to clean the first surface WA, and a controller 50 configured to control the first and second cleaning units 11, 12 so that, when any one of the first cleaning member 11a and the second cleaning member 12a cleans the first surface WA of the substrate W held by the substrate holding unit 10, the other cleaning member is at a position apart from the substrate W held by the substrate holding unit 10.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventors: Takeshi Sakurai, Eiji Hirai, Kaoru Hamaura, Mitsuru Miyazaki, Koji Maruyama
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Publication number: 20150013719Abstract: A cleaning device for cleaning a marine element towed in water and related methods are provided. The cleaning device is configured to follow a bypass rail attached to the marine element when an obstacle is encountered along the marine element. Thus, the cleaning device passes the entire marine element, from one end to the other, irrespective of the nature of the obstacle. The cleaning device includes a cleaning unit for cleaning the marine element.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: January 15, 2015Applicant: CGG SERVCES SAInventors: Raphael MACQUIN, Jean-Baptiste HUBERT, Behzad VAHIDA
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Publication number: 20150013720Abstract: A battery cleaning device for cleaning a battery cell to be roller pressed, the battery cell having at least one flat surface, the battery cleaning device includes a cleaning unit configured to clean the flat surface of a battery cell prior to or simultaneously with roller-pressing the flat surface of the battery cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2013Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: Takeshi Yasooka, Atsushi Kamata
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Publication number: 20150013717Abstract: A single use, disposable system for cleaning that protects the individual's hands that avoids direct skin and hand contact with the material being cleaned, reducing the likelihood of transmission of pathogens, germs, dirt, odiferous material, noxious material, and allowing the individual to then progress forward without having to wash, cleanse or dry their hands, has been developed. The system includes an absorbent material such as a paper towel, baby wipe, surface cleaning wipe, or medical wipe, adhered on at least one surface to a flexible liquid or waste impermeable covering such as a glove, mitt, or baggie.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2013Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: Andrew Freese, Jacquelyn Alutis
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Publication number: 20150013718Abstract: A broom with hooked bristles section that may include a broom handle and a broom head having an upper section, a lower section, a first side and a second side. The broom handle may attach to the upper section of the broom head. A plurality of straight bristles may attach to the first side of the lower section of the broom head, while a plurality of hooked bristles may attach to the second side of the lower section of the broom head. The plurality of hooked bristles allows for the ability to collect and remove debris from underneath objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2013Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventor: David Scott Doherty
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Patent number: 8932407Abstract: A substrate cleaning method is used for performing scrub cleaning of a surface of a substrate. The substrate cleaning method includes rotating a roll cleaning member and a substrate respectively in one direction while keeping the roll cleaning member in contact with the substrate in a cleaning area, and supplying a cleaning liquid to a surface of the substrate to scrub-clean the surface of the substrate in the presence of the cleaning liquid in the cleaning area. The cleaning liquid is supplied initially to an inverse-direction cleaning area of the cleaning area where the relative rotational velocity between the roll cleaning member and the substrate is relatively high, and thereafter to a forward-direction cleaning area of the cleaning area where the relative rotational velocity between the roll cleaning member and the substrate is relatively low while the substrate makes one revolution on a central axis thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2013Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Ebara CorporationInventor: Tomoatsu Ishibashi
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Patent number: 8931130Abstract: This invention relates to a device for cleaning a grating disc used for cutting food. The grating disc has two sets of parallel blades, the blades delineating quadrilateral-sectioned spaces in a main plane of the grating disc, a main plane of each blade being substantially perpendicular to the main plane of the grating disc. The device has at least one tooth, the tooth being sized such that it is able to be inserted into the spaces delineated by the blades. The device including a pin aligned with the tooth or teeth, an end of the pin protruding relative to one end of the tooth or teeth. The pin being capable of sliding into a space delineated by the blades at the same time that the tooth or teeth are inserted into one or more spaces delineated by the blades. This invention also relates to a set for cleaning a grating disc, comprising such a device. Finally, this invention relates to a method for cleaning a grating disc used for cutting food.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2010Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Hameur SAInventors: Pierre Bernard Claude Dumas, Loic Xavier Fevre
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Patent number: 8932672Abstract: A substrate processing apparatus comprises an indexer block, an anti-reflection film processing block, a resist film processing block, a development processing block, a resist cover film processing block, a resist cover film removal block, a cleaning/drying processing block, and an interface block. An exposure device is arranged adjacent to the interface block in the substrate processing apparatus. The exposure device subjects a substrate to exposure processing by means of an immersion method. In the edge cleaning unit in the cleaning/drying processing block, a brush abuts against an end of the rotating substrate, so that the edge of the substrate before the exposure processing is cleaned. At this time, the position where the substrate is cleaned is corrected.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2009Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: SCREEN Semiconductor Solutions Co., Ltd.Inventors: Koji Kaneyama, Masashi Kanaoka, Tadashi Miyagi, Kazuhito Shigemori, Shuichi Yasuda, Tetsuya Hamada
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Patent number: 8931131Abstract: A power snake apparatus including a motor connected to a rotatable drum that contains a coiled cable for drain cleaning operations. The power snake also includes a battery for powering the motor, the battery preferably being of the type normally installed on motorcycles and being rechargeable from a standard motor vehicle electrical recharging system. The apparatus may also include an AC/DC transformer for powering the motor or recharging the motorcycle battery from a standard electrical outlet. The components of the power snake apparatus are mounted on a frame, which may also include a removable handle and a plurality of wheels to facilitate mobility of the device.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2010Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Inventor: Daniel Feduke
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Publication number: 20150011452Abstract: Described are compositions and methods for the removal of zinc-oxide eugenol-based temporary cements or root canal filling materials from a variety of surfaces including surfaces inside the oral cavity, such as teeth, as well as surfaces of objects located outside of the oral cavity, such as instruments and prostheses. In certain compositions, the resin-dentin bond between permanent cements and collagen-containing surfaces can be increased. The compositions are non-toxic, can be used inside the oral cavity, and do not require special disposal procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventors: Jason Guzman, Jeffrey Wan
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Patent number: 8926761Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for cleaning semiconductors used in photovoltaic cells and modules, and methods for manufacturing p-n junctions for photovoltaic cells and modules. More particularly, the method comprises providing at least one semiconductor layer of a photovoltaic module and scrubbing the surface of the least one semiconductor layer in the presence of a chemical solution.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2011Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: First Solar, Inc.Inventors: Long Cheng, Jigish Trivedi
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Patent number: 8926760Abstract: A method of removing at least a portion of an interaction layer on an electrode region of a solar substrate is provided. The method includes a step of providing a solar substrate including an absorbing region and an electrode region. The absorbing region including an absorbing layer configured to convert light energy into electrical energy. The electrode region is substantially free of the absorbing layer, and the electrode region includes an interaction layer. The method also includes a step of brushing the electrode region to remove at least a portion of the interaction layer.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2010Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Orthodyne Electronics CorporationInventors: Christoph Benno Luechinger, Erich Christoph Mueller, Orlando Luis Valentin, Tao Xu
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Publication number: 20150000699Abstract: The present invention provides for an oral hygiene device and methods of using the device, the device comprises a body comprising an open end, a closed end and a reservoir, wherein the reservoir comprises an oral cleaner; and an applicator assembly, comprising a cap removably attached to the body so that the cap ensures closure of the body and an applicator connected to the cap by an axial rod. In a further embodiment the reservoir is contained within the body and comprises an open end and a closed end coincident with the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventor: Aaron Kelsey
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Publication number: 20150000698Abstract: Methods are presented for cleaning and removing powder or other substances which may result from a Color Run™-style event or from other events or circumstances. In one embodiment, a contamination area, i.e., an area where powder or some other substance has been disseminated, is cleaned by plugging one or more storm drains, using water to wash the powder into the storm drain(s), and then relocating the contaminated water from the storm drain(s) into one or more sewer drain(s) or other acceptable location(s). Additional steps may include pre-cleaning the anticipated contamination area, using a sweeper vacuum to clean up the powder, pre-washing the anticipated contamination area, pre-cleaning the storm drain(s), closing access to storm drains that will not be used, pre-treating with a sodium hypochlorite solution, and/or pretreating with a brine solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2013Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventor: Barney Boynton
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Publication number: 20150001158Abstract: A cleaning system that includes a meter operatively connected to a cleaning device, and where the flow of waste water activates the cleaning device, and which device removes contaminates from the meter.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2013Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: Rodolfo E. Valladares, Suyana Villarroel, David B. Montfort
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Patent number: 8920569Abstract: A method for quickly removing pollutants adhered to a predetermined optical member in an optical system. To remove the pollutants adhered to a lens (32A) disposed at the upper end of a projection optical system (PL), a cylindrical protecting member (53) is disposed through the openings in a reticle stage (22) and a reticle base (23). The bottom surface of a support section (56) at the tip section of a rod section (58) is brought into contact with the surface of the lens (32A) through the inner surface of the protecting member (53). A wiping cloth soaked with a washing solution containing hydrofluoric acid is attached to the bottom surface of the support section (56). The support section (56) is reciprocated via the rod section (58) to remove the pollutants on the lens (32A) with the wiping cloth.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2005Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Nikon CorporationInventors: Shunji Watanabe, Masato Hamatani, Tatsuya Kitamoto
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Patent number: 8920570Abstract: The disclosure relates to the cleaning of rods made of metal, particularly to the method of reclamation of used standard length rods, such as pump rods already used in the mechanical deep-pumping extraction of oil, as well as to the product made with the help of the mentioned method. The method of remanufacturing of standard length rods includes cleaning the rod with non-toxic particles which are able to undergo sublimation to eliminate environmental contamination and to assist in workplace safety.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2012Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: TRC Services, Inc.Inventor: Lonnie Dale White
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Patent number: 8920571Abstract: The present invention includes methods and materials for cleaning materials, particles, or chemicals from a substrate with a brush or pad. The method comprising: engaging a surface of a rotating wafer with an outer circumferential surface of a rotating cylindrical foam roller, the cylindrical foam roller having a plurality of circumferentially and outwardly extending spaced apart nodules extending from the outer surface, each nodule defining a height extending from the outer surface of the cylindrical foam roller to a substrate engagement surface of the nodule, the substrate engagement surface of one or more of the nodules having a rounded configuration; and positioning the cylindrical foam roller on the substrate such that the one or more nodules are positioned to have only the rounded substrate engagement surface contact the substrate such that no linear surface of the one or more nodules contacts the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2013Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Entegris, Inc.Inventor: Briant Enoch Benson
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Publication number: 20140373872Abstract: Face and body brush with thin and tapered bristles system includes a face and body brush assembly having a brush head, a handle, and plurality of bristles. The bristles include sharp and pointed edges for cleaning face and body of a user-brusher. The bristles can be thin and tapered. The plurality of bristles can comprise tiny tapered bristles. The bristles, tiny tapered bristles, and tongue cleaner can comprise cleansing ingredient and nutritional ingredient. The bristles, tiny tapered bristles, brush head, handle, and massage surface can comprise flavoring ingredient. The face and body brush assembly is usable for hygienically brushing and cleaning face, body, head, hair, nails, hands and feet of a user-brusher. The massage surface can be included for massage of the face, body, head, hands, and feet. The face and body brush assembly and the massage surface can comprise an electrically powered instrument for wet and dry use.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2013Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventor: Alice Chang
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Publication number: 20140373871Abstract: Face and body brush with thin and tapered bristles system includes a face and body brush assembly having a handle comprising a first end, a second end, a top side, and a bottom side; a brush head having a first side, a second side, and plurality of bristles acting as a cleaner-abrasive. The brush head is connected to the first end of the handle of the face and body brush assembly. The bristles are perpendicularly and non-removably affixed to the first side of the brush head and are soft and form a circular tip. The bristles include sharp and pointed edges for cleaning face and body of a user-brusher. The face and body brush assembly is usable for hygienically brushing and cleaning face, body, head, hair, nails, hands and feet of a user-brusher. The massage surface can be included for massage of the face, body, head, hands, and feet.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2013Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventor: Alice Chang
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Publication number: 20140373874Abstract: A cleaning device for cleaning substrates is provided. The cleaning device includes a generally cylindrically-shaped brush mandrel and a cylindrical brush. The brush mandrel has a body section with an outer surface positioned about a central axis. The outer surface is interrupted by an engagement member having primary features adjacent secondary features. The brush has a hollow bore formed around the brush mandrel with an inner surface interrupted by a second engagement member which mates the first engagement member. The primary features flow in a direction generally perpendicular to a rotational direction of the brush mandrel around the central axis and include a first surface which is generally perpendicular to the outer surface. The secondary features include a second surface which flows in a direction generally perpendicular to the first surface and along the central axis. No primary feature includes a radially obstructing feature formed over any secondary feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventors: Robert Willis, Bradley S. Withers
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Publication number: 20140373873Abstract: The disclosed cleaning system provides a system for storing and containing together a cleaning tool and cleaning ampoules, which contain the cleaning material, so that all the necessary parts of the cleaning system are easily stored and accessible for cleaning needs. In one embodiment, the cleaning system includes a cleaning tool and a cleaning ampoule. The cleaning tool includes a body with a working surface having scrubbing elements. The body has an ampoule receptacle. The cleaning ampoule contains a cleaning material. The cleaning ampoule includes a compartment and a cover for containing the cleaning material in the compartment. The ampoule receptacle is capable of holding the cleaning ampoule while the cleaning material is dispensed to the working surface from the cleaning ampoule.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2012Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventors: Mitchell E. Culbreath, Philip J. Dumont, Trisha D. Adamson
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Publication number: 20140366914Abstract: The microbial scrub brush in one embodiment employs an insert that is impregnated with an anti-bacterial disinfectant and that is housed within a housing of alcohol-compatible material and sealed over by a removable lid. The insert is maintained in sterile condition until ready for use. After removal of the lid, the insert is moved over the end of a female luer or other portion of a medical device and rotated in order to clean the exterior surface as well as the interior luminal surface of the device. In one embodiment, the scrub brush integrally includes both a cleansing portion with a cleansing insert to cleanse a part of a medical device and a protection portion with a cover component to cover and protect the cleansed medical device part from subsequent contamination. The cleansing insert includes a plurality of compliant fingers to ensure adequate cleansing of the medical device part.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2014Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventors: Marshall Kerr, David C. Hemink, Jiaye Z. Jho, Michael J. Vaillancourt, Matthew R. Trebella
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Publication number: 20140366913Abstract: Provided are a substrate cleaning apparatus and method and a brush assembly used therein. The substrate cleaning apparatus for contact-cleaning a substrate includes a cleaning brush rotatably disposed in a cylindrical shape and having an outer circumferential surface contacting the substrate to clean the substrate. Here, the cleaning brush includes a plurality of pressure chambers expanding by a fluid pressure and disposed along a longitudinal direction of a rotation axis rotating at a central portion of the cleaning brush, and the plurality of pressure chambers are individually expandable to allow a portion of the outer circumferential surface to protrude in a radial direction and thus contact-clean a portion of the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2014Publication date: December 18, 2014Applicant: K.C. TECH CO., LTD.Inventors: Moon Gi CHO, Jun Ho SON
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Publication number: 20140352719Abstract: A toothbrush with secure grip and a method for brushing teeth are disclose, including picking up a toothbrush below the neck portion, a toothbrush head extending from one end of the neck portion, a round/octagon/oval shaped handle, and a grip handle extending from the other end of the neck portion, wherein the grip handle includes an array of gripping elements extending 360 degrees around the grip handle; and brushing a user's teeth and gum pockets.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2013Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventor: ANDY THANG TRAN
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Publication number: 20140352720Abstract: An article is provided including composition of 0.5 to 15 total weight percent of a surfactant. The surfactant is a non-ionic surfactant, an anionic surfactant, or a combination thereof. The composition also includes 0.01 to 35 total weight percent of solvent including a microemulsion, a carboxylic acid ester based ketal ester solvent, or a combination thereof. 0.1 to 10 total weight percent of at least one emollient, and 60 to 99.3 total weight percent of water also being present. The resultant composition has total volatile organic content (VOC) composition of less than 2 total weight percent and as a result, the composition is more environmental benign and less irritating to skin than conventional waterless hand cleaners. The composition impregnated into a substrate of a towel presenting two opposed surfaces, the substrate having pores for absorbing and retaining the composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2014Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventors: Chris J. Plotz, Paul J. Gottesburen
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Publication number: 20140352718Abstract: A tile sponge is provided for cleaning the space between adjacent tiles in the installation of all tile applications. The tile sponge has an elongated flange comprised of a flexible material such as rubber that extends outwardly a predetermined distance intermediate the sponge absorbing material. The flange is sized so as to fit snugly into the space between the tiles to remove material therein while, at the same time, the sponge material can be in direct contact with the edges of the adjacent tiles to soak up liquid on the tiles as the sponge progresses along the space. The lateral cross section of the tile sponge may be a parallelogram where the internal angles are other than 90 degrees.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2013Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventor: David Lionheart
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Publication number: 20140345647Abstract: A tongue cleaner tool comprises a handle with an actuator therein and a rotatable roller or brush near one end of the handle that is driven by the actuator. The rotatable brush has soft protrusions, as knobs or bristles, to gently massage and clean the tongue as the brush is rotated inside a user's mouth and in contact with the surface of the tongue. The brush roller can have its axis normal to the length of the handle or parallel with it. Liquid, as water or mouthwash, is advantageously provided in a reservoir in the handle or in the roller, to be dispensed onto the tongue through the handle or via the roller directly. One or more rollers can be used, and a shield can be provided over part of each roller to direct the liquid and to protect other parts of the mouth of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventor: Daniel Goldstein
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Patent number: 8894773Abstract: A method of operating a sweeping machine, including a battery, a positioning receiver, a battery charge monitoring system and a computer, and having a cleaning and a transport mode of operation The method comprising the steps of: a) providing the computer with the location of a charging station, b) using the positioning receiver to provide the computer with the location of the sweeping machine, c) using the computer to provide an estimate of an amount of energy required to drive the sweeping machine from its location to the charging station in the transport mode, d) using the battery charge monitoring system to provide the computer with the amount of energy remaining in the battery, e) using the computer to compare the estimate with this amount of energy, and f) providing an operator notification when the amount of energy remaining in the battery falls below a predetermined amount of the estimate.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2009Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Tennant N.V.Inventors: Alan Bryson Riach, Andrew Francis Robert Galashan
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Patent number: 8894772Abstract: An intelligent pig for pipeline monitoring comprises a single body containing signal transmitters and receivers provided with replaceable rings for centering the body within the pipeline, the rings may be provided with brushes which help center the pig within the pipeline and also aid its passage through pipelines which may contain bends and/or be of variable diameter, the pig may be used in combination with a cleaning pig to provide combined activities using a common driving force.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2013Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Cokebuster Ltd.Inventors: John Phipps, Hugh Lewis
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Publication number: 20140343155Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of disinfecting a surface and to an antimicrobial composition. Essential oils, which are used as antimicrobial actives, are also known for their strong odour; using high amounts of these gives a strong smell to the product that is not always appreciated by the consumer. It is therefore an object of the invention to provide an antimicrobial composition, having good anti-microbial properties, at very low levels of essential oil actives. The present inventors have achieved this using a synergistic combination of select anti-microbial actives and select hydrotropes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2012Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Sujatha Jayaraman, Shanthi Appavoo, Sujitkumar Suresh Hibare, Vidula Iyer, Maya Treesa Saji
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Publication number: 20140338698Abstract: A cleaning film designed to remove foreign matter and particulates from working surfaces of cleaning wafers used in semiconductor processes. These processes include wafer sort test for cleaning of probe card pins and FEOL tooling for cleaning during wafer handling equipment and wafer chucks. The debris collected on the cleaning wafer working surfaces is removed by the particle removal film allowing the debris and foreign matter to be discarded. The use of the cleaning film allows the operator to refresh the cleaning wafer without use of an outside vendor and eliminates wet washing and the use of solvents in the cleaning process.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2013Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: International Test Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Alan Eugene Humphrey, Jerry J. Broz, James H. Duvall
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Publication number: 20140338700Abstract: An apparatus for assisting with wiping a child includes a stabilized base configured to sit on a horizontal surface and a first handle coupled to the stabilized base. The first handle is positioned such that a child bending over and grabbing the first handle with both hands opens the child's anal and/or private areas for wiping clean, such as during a diaper change. The apparatus may also include a second handle extending upwardly from the stabilized base higher than the first handle so that the second handle may be grabbed by the child in a standing position or during movement to and from the bent over position. A method for assisting with wiping a child while using the apparatus is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2012Publication date: November 20, 2014Inventor: Daniel RICHARDSON
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Publication number: 20140338699Abstract: Techniques are disclosed relating to an apparatus with scraping members for cleaning a geophysical equipment (e.g., a streamer) being towed behind a survey vessel. The apparatus may, in one embodiment, include a housing and a plurality of scraping members that are disposed at least partially outside of the housing. In another embodiment, when the geophysical equipment is being towed behind a survey vessel, portions of the geophysical equipment may be flattened or compressed due to the towing force exerted on the geophysical equipment, and the apparatus of this disclosure may still be used to clean the geophysical equipment. A method is disclosed related to operating an apparatus with a plurality of scraping members and removing debris from a geophysical equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2013Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: PGS Geophysical ASInventor: Piran Francis Bassett
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Publication number: 20140338697Abstract: A handheld mitter wringer tool is provided for cleansing build-up from hanging mitters. For example, one can expel build-up from a mitter, which is secured at one end to a fixed structure, by indenting the mitter between two non-cutting surfaces that extend across the width of the mitter, while moving the two surfaces along the mitter away from the secured end. Thus, a mitter wringer tool may have a pair of elongate plates that are operatively connected for movement from a fully-opened position, in which working faces of the plates are displaced apart for receiving a mitter, to a working position, in which the working faces are closely opposed and generally parallel for slidably gripping and wringing the mitter.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2013Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: Connecticut Carwash, LLCInventor: Todd Whitehouse
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Publication number: 20140332028Abstract: A toothbrush with secure grip and a method for brushing teeth are disclose, including picking up a toothbrush below the neck portion, a toothbrush head extending from one end of the neck portion, a round/octagon/oval shaped handle, and a grip handle extending from the other end of the neck portion, wherein the grip handle includes an array of gripping elements extending 360 degrees around the grip handle; and brushing a user's teeth and gum pockets. Lights can be provided on the tooth brush to enhance the brushing effectiveness.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventor: ANDY THANG TRAN
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Publication number: 20140332030Abstract: The present disclosure provides window cleaning devices and methods for using same to clean a window, for example an exterior surface of a window.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventors: Jamé TRUDEAU, Chris TRUDEAU
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Publication number: 20140332029Abstract: A cleaning tool device for cleaning a desired area with a cleaning implement is provided. The cleaning tool device comprises a handle portion having a first end and a second end and a tool portion having a first end and a second end. The first end of the tool portion releasably secured to the second end of the handle portion. A clip mechanism is mounted to the second end of the tool portion for releasably securing the cleaning implement. Upon positioning the cleaning implement in the clip mechanism, a user can manipulate the cleaning implement to clean in hard to reach areas.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventor: Amy Thompson
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Patent number: 8882927Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for vehicle windshield washing-wiping and wiper de-icing. Primary nozzles provide washing fluid to the windshield during normal operations and secondary nozzles bathe the wiper arms with washing fluid to de-ice the wipers during a de-icing mode. Washing fluid is drawn from a reservoir and delivered to the nozzles by a pump. When the outside air temperature T is greater than Tc, the critical temperature for ice formation, the wipers and washing-wiping proceed normally with washing fluid delivered to the primary nozzles for windshield washing. When T?Tc and the wipers are not moving, a washer fluid supply line valve delivers washing fluid to the secondary nozzles to de-ice the wipers. The wiper motor, washing fluid pump and valve are operated by a controller based on inputs from wiper position and air temperature sensors, using predetermined information stored in on-board memory.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2009Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Carl E. Fonville, Michael A. Karram
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Patent number: 8882926Abstract: A method for removing residual filter cakes that remain adhered to a filter after typical particulate removal methodologies have been employed, such as pulse-jet filter element cleaning, for all cleanable filters used for air pollution control, dust control, or powder control.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2011Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Energy & Environmental Research Center FoundationInventors: Jay C. Almlie, Stanley J. Miller
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Publication number: 20140328949Abstract: The present invention provides a method for generating an Enhanced Electrolyzed Alkaline Water solution or hydrogel formulation containing a pH of approximately 12.5 and a Sodium Hydroxide concentration between 150 and 200 ppm having excellent sanitizing and disinfecting properties. The invention further provides methods to apply the Sodium Hydroxide solution as hard surface sanitizer and as a fogging medium for sanitizing stables, barns including poultry incubators as replacement of nowadays used chemical cleaning agents or in case of fumigation replacement of formaldehyde. Finally, the invention discloses usage of modified Enhanced Electrolyzed Water formulations for use as topical treatment in veterinary applications for livestock and wherein gelling-agents, dyes, fragrances, foaming agents, biocides, biopesticides may be blended into the Enhanced Alkaline Water to address specific bactericidal or fungal diseases.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2013Publication date: November 6, 2014Applicant: Aquaox, Inc.Inventors: Phillip Adams, Michel van Schaik
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Publication number: 20140326278Abstract: There is provided a reticle chuck cleaner A for cleaning a reticle chuck of an apparatus, as a reticle chuck cleaner that allows easy cleaning of a reticle chuck in a vacuum chamber of an apparatus without exposing the chamber to the atmosphere and contributes to improvement of the operating ratio of the apparatus, including: an adhesive layer 1 to be adhered to a chuck region of the reticle chuck; a support layer 2 laminated on the adhesive layer 1; and a substrate 3 having a shape capable of being carried to the reticle chuck, the support layer 2 and the substrate 3 being partially bonded together in an adhesive region 41 of a partial adhesive layer 4.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2012Publication date: November 6, 2014Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventors: Yoshihito Kobayashi, Masamitsu Itoh, Taro Inada, Jun Watanabe
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Patent number: 8876979Abstract: A recyclable article having an external surface with an image printed thereon by droplets of ink is provided. The droplets of ink comprise a composition that includes a hydrophilic component. In embodiments, the hydrophilic component can facilitate the separation or loosening of the image from the external surface of the container when the image is exposed to a liquid-based solution at an elevated temperature. Methods for facilitating recycling of recyclable articles having printed images are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2011Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.Inventors: Ronald L. Uptergrove, Brent Mrozinski
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Publication number: 20140318576Abstract: A machine and a method are described for washing and removal, in a continuous manner, of contaminants and labels from plastic containers made of recyclable material. During washing, the containers pass inside a washing chamber and are subject to a high level of friction caused by an agitator rotating at high speed. Tearing means are also provided to facilitate detachment of the contaminants from the surface of the containers.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: Amut S.p.A.Inventor: Piergiorgio Teruggi
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Patent number: 8871029Abstract: A shoe cleaning device is disclosed, mainly comprising a scrubber member and an enclosure. The scrubber member is provided with a handle and retention members to which disinfecting sanitary wipes can be attached, so that a user holding the scrubber member by the handle can use the scrubber member and attached sanitary wipe to efficiently remove soil and contamination from a shoe without soaking the shoe. The enclosure that has an internal space for storing a plurality of sanitary wipes, and an upper separation platform on top of which there is a recess for storing the scrubber member. The enclosure further includes a lid that closes onto the scrubber member and conceals the scrubber member, except for, optionally, the scrubber member handle. The lid preferably closes in a sealed manner to guarantee that the plurality of wipes does not dry out over time.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2014Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Inventor: Peter W. Leslie