Abstract: An apparatus and a method for removing a liquid from a container having a bowl and a flange, the bowl holding the liquid and containing a hydrophilic ophthalmic lens, wherein there is provided a nozzle with a central face and a shoulder around the periphery of the face. The shoulder has a sealing means which is sized to fit on the flange of the container, where it forms a sealed volume above the container bowl, this volume including the volume of the bowl itself. The central face has through it at lease one fluid entrance passage and at least one fluid exit passage arranged so that the flow is distributed substantially symmetric about the center axis of the lens. The apparatus includes a lens retainer which resiliently urges the lens into engagement with the bowl so that when the purging fluid is introduced into the sealed volume, there is no migration of the lens.

Abstract: A resist processing apparatus has a washing nozzle inclined outward at a predetermined angle, for jetting a washing liquid to a vicinity of the undersurface of the peripheral portion of an article to be processed, and a collecting device for collecting the washing liquid from a portion above the article. The washing liquid is supplied by the force of the jet and the centrifugal force of the washing liquid from the washing nozzle to the undersurface of the article to remove coated films formed on the peripheral portion of the undersurface of the article. The washing liquid further reaches the upper surface of the article through the peripheral edge of the article. The width of the coated films to be removed is adjusted by properly regulating the amount of flow and the sucked amount of the washing liquid determined by its viscosity.

Abstract: Cleaning apparatus, and a method of utilization of the apparatus, cleans an object with a moving surface, such as a roll. The cleaning apparatus includes a nozzle head with a suction nozzle and a jet nozzle for emitting a liquid jet towards the roll. A sub-pressure is maintained in a chamber of the suction nozzle in order to evacuate liquid and released impurities with the aid of air flowing through a gap between the roll and the orifice edge. The jet nozzle is spaced from the inside of the suction nozzle and at the center of the suction nozzle to form a circumferential passage, the passage communicating with an evacuation pipe. The nozzle head also includes a structure to supply compressed air into the chamber through the gap in order to encounter and carry with it toward the passage liquid and impurities, cooperating with the suction effect maintained in the chamber and the evacuation pipe. The compressed air also has the advantage of drying the roll treated with liquid.

Abstract: A shoe soil removing device that includes a hollow housing, a manifold, a motor, and low pressure apparatus. The hollow housing has a hollow housing open top. The manifold is disposed within the hollowing housing and has a manifold open top. The motor is disposed within the hollow housing. And the low pressure apparatus creates a low pressure area at the motor so that an air flow can be established from the hollow housing open top to the motor.

Abstract: A brush cleaning apparatus which includes at least one brush cleaning means having a pair of rotary brushes that are arranged in parallel one above the other. Disk-shaped objects are transported one at a time between the brushes so as to be cleaned thereby. A stopper is provided in front of the disk-shaped objects. The stopper selectively blocks movement of the disk-shaped objects and releases the disk-shaped objects for controlled movement of the disk-shaped objects through the cleaning apparatus.

Abstract: A stripping system employing an end-effector with a nozzle and at least one brush circumferentially disposed around that nozzle, and a vacuum device for creating a vacuum between the nozzle and the brush, can remove substances from a substrate with such complete effluent recovery so as to prevent flash rusting of the substrate. The nozzle has orifices, bores, and a plenum chamber such that the plenum chamber is sufficiently large to maintain the desired pressure and amount of liquid to the orifices, the bores have a sufficient length to orient the liquid flowing therethrough in a laminar flow upon reaching the orifices, and the orifices are sized and oriented on the nozzle face in order to produce an even energy profile when the liquid strikes the substrate. The brush has sufficient tuft density and bristle stiffness to allow make-up air into the vacuum while preventing the escape of effluent.

Abstract: A tank truck including a horizontal support platform secured on the tank for supporting a suction hose, a boom secured to the support platform and supporting a free end of the suction hose, and a lead-in rotatably supported on the support platform and connecting the suction hose thereto, with the support platform being able to rotate about the rotational axis of the lead-in independently of the rotation of the lead-in.

Abstract: The closed-loop multistage printed circuit board cleaning system applies a generous flow of water to rinse printed circuit boards previously cleaned in a wash section, the water then being recirculated through a purification system and reused to clean the printed circuit boards. When the printed circuit boards require application of a saponified liquid for adequate cleaning, the saponified liquid is applied in pre-wash and wash stages, the boards thereafter being air blasted to remove substantially all of the saponified liquid before they are rinsed. In the saponified system, the pre-wash and wash water is recycled within the pre-wash and wash stages themselves, then passed to a drain. In a system that does not require saponification, the wash liquid also may be recycled, thereby permitting both the wash and rinse stage to employ generous flows of water.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for cleaning storage containers used in petrochemical or oil refineries. A remotely controllable dual tracked robotic vehicle is placed in a container to be cleaned. A cleaning fluid diluent material is directed against waste material in the container causing a portion of it to form a slurry which is vacuumed out by a nozzle and hose carried by the vehicle. A separator system exterior to the tank processes the removed slurry.

Abstract: The vehicle drying or polishing apparatus is equipped with device moving the vehicle relative to the apparatus. A flexible, drivable, endless conveyor member (3) is guided in a horizontal plane above the path of the vehicle by a plurality of deviating wheels (7, 8) arranged on both longitudinal sides of the apparatus and rotating about vertical axes (V), and is provided with a plurality of narrow strips (5) of absorbent material, connected to the conveyor member and hanging down vertically therefrom, being movable by means of the conveyor member transverse to the path of relative movement of the vehicle. The conveyor member (3) has two strip-free sections (3a) whose respective lengths (L) correspond at least to the greatest vehicle width.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaning system is provided for a multiple level building. This system includes a conduit and raceway mounted inside of the building and arranged vertically to extend through a plurality of levels of the building. There is an inlet connected to the conduit at each level for communicably and releasably engaging one end of a first vacuum hose. The first vacuum hose has an intake nozzle attached at an opposite second end thereof. An outlet is disposed at a level of the building below the upper levels. The outlet communicably and releasably engages one end of a second vacuum hose. The second vacuum hose has an opposite end that is engaged with a vacuum apparatus, which apparatus is operated to create a suction that draws dirt and debris into the apparatus through the system. The raceway is provided adjacent to the conduit and accomodates a solution line in order to provide liquid for cleaning.

Abstract: A playball cleansing machine comprises a cleansing member, a transporting member and a guide plate member. The cleansing member has a shaft provided peripherally with bristles. The transporting member is located under and parallel to the cleansing member and is provided with a rod having peripherally a spiral located along the longitudinal axis thereof for forming a spiral recessed rail. The guide plate member is provided with a lower plate having at the top thereof a shoulder plate extending upwards to form an upper plate for forming a transporting rail.

Abstract: A ball cleaning device adapted for use in causing a plurality of billiard balls to be cleaned under a supply of cleaning fluid comprises a housing having a generally cylindrical side wall, a top access opening and a closed bottom; a spindle rotatably fitted through the bottom of the housing to extend upwards along an axis of the housing; a turntable coaxially mounted on the spindle for rotational movement therewith, the turntable supporting the game balls; an idle wheel concentrically mounted on the turntable for rotation relative to the turntable, the idle wheel having a plurality of compartments arranged along its circumference, each of the compartments receiving the game balls in a spaced apart relationship with one another; and an electric motor for rotatably driving the spindle and the turntable in unison to subject the game balls to a random rolling movement and a planetary movement around the spindle so that the idle wheel is pushed by the game balls into rotation about the spindle.

Abstract: The water is removed from food product pouches which have passed through a water bath by advancing the pouches in a continuous stream on a first tray which is vibrated with respect to a frame. The pouches are advanced beneath an air manifold which discharges air onto the pouch to blow moisture downwardly. An air outlet is formed in the tray beneath the air manifold, and air is drawn therethrough. The reduced pressure produced by the partial vacuum restrains the pouch from upstream motion, and serves to draw away the water which has been detached from the pouch. A second vibrating tray is positioned to receive pouches discharged from the first tray. An inclined ramp flips the pouches as they travel between the trays to present the underside of the pouch for drying. Once flipped the pouches progress along the second tray beneath a second air manifold and vacuum air outlet to complete the water removal prior to discharging the pouch from the apparatus.

Abstract: A powder circulating apparatus provides a closed loop system for delivering an absorbent media to an area adjacent a tire at which wearing of the tire surface is occurring, conveying away the absorbent media and those materials absorbed by or entrained with the absorbent media, and recirculating the absorbent media to the tire adjacent area. The apparatus advantageously permits the delivery of the absorbent media from one of a pair of spray locations so as to take advantage of the air flow adjacent the tire due to the direction of the rotation of the tire.

Abstract: For the purpose of blast-cleaning surfaces, in particular facades, a cleaning process and accompanying device have a working area with an air curtain and a suction device. The working area is tightly connected with the surface on one side via a contact opening and on the other side has a work opening through which the cleaning personnel can guide the cleaning jet nozzle while maintaining visual contact with the surface to be cleaned. The air curtain is formed along the work opening in such a way that no dust or blasting material can escape through the work opening from the working area.

Abstract: In an endoscope system including an endoscope having an insertion section insertable into a cavity under inspection and an operation section to which a proximal end of the insertion section is connected, and a disposable protection cover having an insertion section cover for covering the insertion section of the endoscope and an operation section cover for covering said operation section of the endoscope, said operation section cover is constructed such that it can be commonly used to cover operation sections of a plurality of endoscopes. Upon removing the insertion section of the endoscope from the insertion section cover, the insertion section section cover is supported by a supporting apparatus including a proximal end supporting unit for supporting a proximal end of the insertion section cover and a distal end supporting unit for supporting a distal end of the insertion section cover.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for capturing coating debris during laser ablation of a photoreceptor comprising: (a) enclosing a predetermined length of a coated substrate in a housing to result in an enclosed coated substrate portion, wherein there exists a gap between the enclosed substrate portion and the housing in communication with air outside the housing; (b) directing high energy radiation at the coating of the enclosed substrate portion; (c) directing a first fluid stream against the coating of the enclosed substrate portion to remove at least part of the coating in the form of coating debris during or subsequent to (b), whereby the first fluid stream may move a portion of the coating debris outside the housing in the absence of (d); (d) directing a second fluid stream against the first fluid stream in a direction effective for keeping the coating debris inside the housing, thereby minimizing movement of the coating debris into the air outside the housing; and (e) exhausting the coating debris.

Abstract: The invention requires a brush having a passage through which water forced under pressure is supplied to the brush area and having a passage attached to a vacuum. The water supply passage and the passage under vacuum must be so aligned that the cleaning solution is removed from the area to be cleaned along with debris without allowing the contaminated solution to collect on the surface of the skin. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, no moving parts are required for the brush. The brush may be made of any soft material that is easily cleaned. However, a brush made of soft plastic bristles such as those used for surgical scrub brushes is preferred. The invention does not require formation of a foam as a cleansing agent.

Abstract: A device for cleaning lamellas has a housing and at least one pair of brush rollers rotatably supported within the housing, wherein a lamella is guided through the pair of brush rollers. A pair of conveying rollers is rotatably supported within the housing and the lamella is guided between the pair of conveying rollers for conveying the lamella through the device. A support plate extends in the direction of conveying between the brush rollers and the conveying rollers for supporting the lamella in the device. The support plate has first cutout for the brush rollers and a second cutout for the conveying rollers. The brush rollers are driven in a direction counter to the conveying direction.

Abstract: A device for cleaning soiled health care instrument having bristles carried by a tubularly bent flexible panel within a tubular container. The container has opposite ends one of which is enclosed and the opposite of which permits cleansing entry of instruments into the container. Said opposite end may have a self-sealing door entrance for projection therethrough of the instruments to be cleaned. Protection is provided against injury from exposed sharp edges of the instruments be cleaned. Liquid cleaning simultaneously with the bristle cleansing is provided. Aerosolization preventing suction may be associated with the container.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for capturing coating debris during laser ablation of a photoreceptor comprising: (a) enclosing a predetermined length of a coated substrate in a housing to result in an enclosed coated substrate portion, wherein there exists a gap between the enclosed substrate portion and the housing in communication with air outside the housing; (b) directing high energy radiation at the coating of the enclosed substrate portion; (c) directing a first fluid stream against the coating of the enclosed substrate portion to remove at least part of the coating in the form of coating debris during or subsequent to (b), whereby the first fluid stream may move a portion of the coating debris outside the housing in the absence of (d); (d) directing an annularly-shaped second fluid stream against the first fluid stream in a direction effective for keeping the coating debris inside the housing, thereby minimizing movement of the coating debris into the air outside the housing; and (e) exhausting t

Abstract: Apparatus to refurbish cut and/or loop pile products, including carpet tiles, by conveying the product to be refurbished by a high pressure water or cleaning liquid dispensing device which has a high pressure liquid outlet supplying such water or cleaning liquid against the product to be refurbished at a pressure in the range of 200-2000 p.s.i.g.

Abstract: A cleaning assembly (10) is designed to clean large heavy articles such as pallets (12). The cleaning assembly (10) is mobilized by four wheels (18) attached to base (16). A conveyor system (32) moves the articles (12) through the cleaning tunnel (33) wherein guiding railings (114) maintain the article (12) in the proper orientation throughout the cleaning process. A steam generator (72) produces steam (14) which is forced out of a plurality of sets (56) of spraying nozzles (58) at the article (23) such that the dirt and debris drops off the article (12). A conveyor belt (34) carrying the article (12) collects the fallen debris where it is scraped off by a scraper (118) and collected in a receptacle (120) for disposal.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for slicing potatoes and washing or coating the potato slices wherein the slices exit a slicing mechanism and are directed between inner and outer spray rings that generate a pressurized water mist which washes the slices. The nozzles in the inner spray ring face the nozzles in the outer ring so that the pressurized water mist is formed in a predetermined area located between the rings. The high pressure water mist removes surface starch from the slices, and vibrating sieve arrangements disposed downstream of the slicing apparatus cooperate with a series of spray bars to further clean the slices. The apparatus of the invention is also used in a method of coating potato slices with a treating material.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus for cleaning a semiconductor wafer comprises a spin chuck having a turn table. A gas supplying passage is formed in a shaft for supporting the turn table to supply a protecting gas to the rear surface of the wafer. A conical movable member, arranged to cover an end off the shaft, is movable upward and downward in accordance with the flow off the protecting gas supplied thereto. Inner ends of three reciprocating arms, supported by the turn table and extending in radial directions, abut against an outer surface of the movable member and biased by springs. Fixed pins are arranged on the turn table at positions which divide the circumference of the turn table into three equal parts, along the edge of the wafer. Three swingable levers are arranged such that one is provided between two adjacent fixed pins. One end of each swingable lever is connected to the outer end of each reciprocating arm and the other end of the lever has a pin brought into contact with the edge of the wafer.

Abstract: A portable washer for extruded, cast, or molded parts includes a washer tank, a water reservoir, and a water pump which pumps the water into the tank under pressure to spray the parts with pressurized water stream or spray to remove grease, oil, or metal shavings therefrom. The washer recycles and filters the water which is used to clean the parts and need not be connected to a drain or a source of water. The washer is also provided with a drier to dry the parts after they are washed.

Abstract: The device has two mutually parallel slats extending crosswise to the running direction of the wire, namely an approach slat and a departure slat which with a wire guide surface each touch the revolving wire. Contained between the two slats is a blowing slot connected to a compressed air supply. Forming between the approach slat and the wire is a wedge-shaped gore tapering in the wire running direction, into which gore empties a water spray system. The departure slat has a step type clearance at the point where the wire leaves the wire guide surface.

Abstract: A substrate cleaning device comprising a motor for rotating a wafer together with a spin plate, claws for holding the wafer so as to form a space between the spin plate and the wafer, a jet nozzle through which cleaning solution is jetted onto an upper surface of the wafer, a rotating brush for brush-cleaning the upper surface of the wafer, a mechanism for blowing nitrogen gas or pure water onto the lower surface of the wafer, and a mechanism for exhausting the space between the spin plate and the wafer, wherein a solution passage for the solution blowing mechanism and an exhaust passage for the exhaust mechanism are formed in a drive shaft of the motor and communicated with the space.

Abstract: Fiber waste generated during operation of a circular machine is removed from components of the machine and/or an associated creel by air currents that conduct the fiber waste to one or more filters. Air suction and/or air jet forces remove the fiber waste from the filters. In one embodiment the waste removing apparatus includes stationary air suction and/or air jet devices that remove the fiber waste from a rotating filter. In another embodiment the air suction and air jet devices rotate and the filter is stationary.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus for cleaning the reverse surface of a semiconductor wafer has a pair of holders for holding the wafer therebetween such that the wafer is kept substantially horizontal with the major surface directed upward. The holders can be moved close to each other and away from each other in the horizontal direction, and be moved in the vertical direction. A rotary brush is brought into contact with the reverse surface of the wafer held between the holders. The rotary brush can be rotated about its center, and be revolved substantially about the center of the wafer. The shaft of the brush is connected to a flexible pipe. Pure water as cleaning water and drying nitrogen gas of about 200.degree. C. are selectively supplied to the reverse surface of the wafer through the flexible pipe. Cleaning nitrogen gas as a barrier gas is supplied to the major surface of the wafer so as to prevent a contaminant from being scattered from the reverse surface and attached to the major surface.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for washing and then drying industrial parts. The apparatus includes a housing having an inlet for receiving the parts to be washed and an outlet for discharging the parts after drying. A first conveyor has one end positioned adjacent the housing inlet for receiving the incoming parts to be washed, and a second conveyor having one end adjacent the housing outlet. The conveyors are preferably positioned in a side by side relationship and are constructed from an endless chain. A motor drives the first and second conveyors. A liquid sprayer has a plurality of outlet nozzles positioned above the first conveyor so that liquid washing fluid is directed against parts on the first conveyor. A transfer rail transfers the parts from the first conveyor to the second conveyor after washing and an air blower having a plurality of air outlet nozzles are directed towards the parts on the second conveyor to thereby dry the parts prior to their discharge from the housing outlet.

Abstract: A cleaning device for cleaning adhesive particles and other foreign matter from a disk-shaped wafer mount plate used in semiconductor fabrication comprises a plurality of support rollers supporting the wafer mount plate horizontally for rotation about its own axis. One or more driving rollers are brought into frictional contact with the peripheral side surface of the wafer mount plate to rotationally drive the same. An upper surface washing brush, a lower surface washing brush and a side surface washing brush are movable into brushing contact with the upper, lower and peripheral side surfaces, respectively, of the wafer mount plate for simultaneously brushing all the surfaces thereof while a washing liquid is sprayed thereon. Then rinsing liquid is sprayed on the wafer mount plate, which is thereafter dried by blowing drying gas thereon.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning waste collection systems of solid materials using normal and injected water flow to suspend the solids in a slurry, A submersible pump moves the slurry from a collection point up to a pressurized container where the water content of the slurry is decanted and reused as injection water while the particulate material settles to the bottom of the pressurized container. When the container is filled with solid material it may be removed for emptying at a waste dump.

Abstract: An apparatus wherein an oscillating motor and drive shaft arrangement selectively directs an eyeglass pair, and more specifically the lenses thereof, into a cleaning solution, having spherical resilient members therewithin to enhance cleaning. A timer mechanism after a predetermined timed event of cleaning maintains the lenses between front and rear walls of the entrance conduit into the fluid chamber, wherein heated drying air is directed onto the lenses of the eyeglass pair.

Abstract: In order when treating printed circuit boards with liquids, particularly during cleaning, etching, metallizing or rinsing, to achieve a precisely time measurable and effective treatment, the area supplied by means of a spray or swell nozzle or a stationary wave is limited by suction devices (24, 25, 41, 42). The latter are positioned upstream and downstream of the application (28, 38). The spray or suction nozzles (22, 24, 25) are arranged in a common casing and the boards (12) to be treated move horizontally passed its lower periphery.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus for cleaning of food-processing conveyor belts, particularly of metal conveyor belts used to convey bakery goods through baking ovens, includes an equipment carrier including pumping and vacuum equipment; mounts for mounting frame members carrying cleaning heads including cleaning and rinsing solution applicators, a brush, a splash shield, and vacuum heads; and, interconnections for connecting carrier-supported equipment to cleaning heads. In operation, cleaning heads are mounted to the mounts and are connected to the carrier-supported equipment; and, the conveyor belt is sprayed and soaked with a cleaning solution and left for a time before having the solution together with debris and residual and carbonized matter rinsed off and vacuumed up. Brushes brush the conveyor during cleaning and rinsing.

Abstract: An automatic wash station for cleaning magnetic disk recording and reproducing heads held in a magnetic head row tool during production of the magnetic heads to prevent damage due to abrasive particles or other contaminants. A first embodiment includes a housing through which a shuttle passes carrying a group of magnetic head row tools manually loaded in a vise. Dispensers above the shuttle spray DI water for a pre-rinse, surfactant and DI water during cleaning and brushing, DI water for a post rinse, and air for final drying. Rotating brushes are arranged parallel and perpendicular to the motion of the shuttle through the housing. The shuttle can move both through the housing in a straight fashion, and back and forth from side to side of the housing. Operation of the shuttle, dispensers and rotating brushes can be programmed to be automatic, or can be done manually. In a second embodiment, a spring loaded clamp operates to allow manual loading and unloading of individual magnetic head row tools.

Abstract: An oil well drill pipe thread cleaning system uses mechanical brushes to clean the drill pipe, and a closed loop cleaning fluid system for continuously washing the drill pipe and the cleaning threads with solvent, an eductor is used to continuously suction dirty cleaning fluid from the drill pipe, and a source of compressed air powers the eductor, and the mechanical cleaner.

Abstract: A fluid cleaning system for removing meat particles from a rotating roll of a meat stripping machine with a minimum amount of pressurized fluid and water by sequentially opening and closing individual groups of fixed fluid nozzles located closely adjacent the roll. An air manifold extends longitudinally along the roll and is formed with groups of nozzles, each group being supplied by its own air supply channel. The air supply channels terminate in an annular air distribution chamber which is connected to a source of pressurized air. A disc, formed with at least one opening, is rotated within the chamber for sequentially opening at least one of the supply channels while maintaining the other supply channels closed from the pressurized air source. The roll and disc are driven by the same motor but at different speeds. Since only one group of nozzles is connected to the source of pressurized air at any one time, the supply of pressurized air is less than that required to supply all nozzles at the same time.

Abstract: A new apparatus for treating substrates with fluids, as well as a corresponding fluid treatment method, is disclosed. The new apparatus includes a new configuration of fluid jet injectors which substantially overcomes the problem of dragout, in which fluid impinged upon an area of a substrate is retained on that area, preventing fresh fluid from reaching the impinged area. This new configuration also avoids imposing torques on substrates, and substantially reduces the need for rollers and guides for transporting substrates.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for flushing lint and other debris from the cylinder needle and sinker rest ring slots of a circular knitting machine utilizes a pair of nozzles disposed closely adjacent the upper end of the cylinder to inject into the slots from one nozzle a narrow pressurized stream of flushing oil and from the other nozzle a similar stream of pressurized air, either on an alternating or simultaneous basis, periodically over the course of operation of the knitting machine, preferably once every twenty-four hours, i.e. three work shifts, of machine operation.

Abstract: A freon recovery workstation including a collection tray for collecting and recovering liquid freon from the work area, forced air passageways disposed above and below the work area for drawing and receiving freon vapor, a freon-adsorbing unit connected to the forced air passageways for adsorbing and recovering the freon vapor, and a freon applicator in the form of a hand tool for aiming and regulating the use of freon.

Abstract: A portable cleaning apparatus including means for suctioning spent cleaning fluid and recoverable debris, dirt and contaminates from the surface being cleaned, including a portable cart housing a auger type tumbler adapted to received vacuumed debris and wherein the tumbling debris is subject to blast spray cleaning liquids. A recovery chamber at one end of the tumbler provides a closed trap door that retains cleaned debris within the cart until the vacuum suction is disrupted at which time, the trap door is opened, the debris is then deposited, thoroughly cleaned onto the supporting surface.

Abstract: Method and apparatus to employ high pressure air to blow the lint, trash, etc. from the reed of a weaving machine in an efficient manner. The apparatus has a plurality of wheels thereon which engage the reed and allow the cleaning head to be readily slid across the loom to project the high pressure air against and through the dents of the reed.

Abstract: Method and apparatus to employ high pressure air to blow the lint, trash, etc. from the reed of a weaving machine in an efficient manner. The apparatus has a plurality of wheels thereon which engage the reed and allow the cleaning head to be readily slid across the loom to project the high pressure air against and through the dents of the reed.

Abstract: A golf ball washer feeds wet balls into an air moving transport mechanism that drys the balls as they are carried to one of a number of dispensers. The wet balls move by gravity down an inclined infeed chute to a load station where each ball is supported on a flow disrupting ramp, and the transport conduit includes a necked down area at the load station which cooperates with the ramp to disrupt the air flow thereby avoiding the tendency of a spherical golf ball to remain suspended in the column of air rather than being moved downstream through the conduit. Each dispenser has an intermittently driven drum with radially outwardly open pockets to provide predetermined numbers of balls to a basket at the discharge station of the dispenser.

Abstract: A local area of an electronic assembly, including a single electronic component or a cluster of components mounted to a printed wiring board, is cleaned. A shroud is positioned about the local area and aqueous cleaning solution is sprayed on the lead joints of the electronic component. To remove the cleaning liquids, a vacuum is drawn from the shroud through a central baffle which is positioned close to the electronic component. Adjustable gates are provided about the base of the shroud to permit air flow into the shroud. Adjustment of the gates controls turbulence of the cleaning solution and subsequent direction of air flow for drying of the electronic component, leads and board. Shroud/baffle assemblies are selected and nozzle assemblies are tilted to correspond to different sizes of electronic components.

Abstract: An automatic squeezee pressing device for pressing a squeezee against a window pane with a constant pressing force comprises a squeezee to be pressed against a window pane for cleaning the window pane, a squeezee moving mechanism for moving the squeezee toward or away from the window pane, a sensor provided in association with the squeezee for detecting pressing force of the squeezee pressed against the window pane and producing a detection output, and a control circuit responsive to the detection output of the sensor for supplying a control signal to the squeezee moving mechanism so as to maintain the pressing force of the squeezee constant.

Abstract: There is provided a relatively simple and inexpensive combination cylinder inverter and cleansing apparatus. A cradle for the cylinder is rotatably mounted for inversion on a frame. An adjustable head plate is mounted on the cradle to both support the cylinder on the cradle when inverted and insert a nozzle for the cleansing and drying fluid. A flexible pressure hose and fittings are provided to allow filling the cylinder with water for washing and supplying air for the drying operation.