Jet Pump Suction-devices Patents (Class 15/409)
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Patent number: 12146498Abstract: Provided is a vacuum blower, when used as a vacuum for sucking work, capable of increasing air flow with a larger volume of air sucked from a suction port and increasing the initial velocity (sucking rate) of sucked objects near the suction port, and when used as a blower for blowing work, capable of delivering rectilinearly directed wind from the blowing port and quickly switching between sucking work and blowing work. By sliding an inner pipe disposed inside a pipe relative to the pipe, opposite end portions of the inner pipe come into close contact with opposite end portions (turn portions) of a nozzle facing the opposite end portions of the inner pipe, such that one ejection port is closed and the other ejection port is opened to allow pressurized wind generated by a blower fan to be ejected along the inside of the inner pipe to switch between sucking state and blowing state.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2024Date of Patent: November 19, 2024Assignee: YAMABIKO CORPORATIONInventors: Tomohisa Umeki, Kenji Suzuki
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Patent number: 12000336Abstract: A propulsion system coupled to a vehicle. The system includes a diffusing structure and a conduit portion configured to introduce to the diffusing structure through a passage a primary fluid produced by the vehicle. The passage is defined by a wall, and the diffusing structure comprises a terminal end configured to provide egress from the system for the introduced primary fluid. A constricting element is disposed adjacent the wall. An actuating apparatus is coupled to the constricting element and is configured to urge the constricting element toward the wall, thereby reducing the cross-sectional area of the passage.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2022Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: Jetoptera, Inc.Inventor: Andrei Evulet
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Patent number: 11969134Abstract: A lid system for a wet-dry vacuum includes a lid shaped to cover an open end of a container and having a vacuum opening therethrough, and a hatch that engages the lid to cover and seal the vacuum opening when in a closed position and disengages from the lid in an open position to uncover the vacuum opening. A vacuum generator is mounted on the hatch, and a flanged filter is mounted on the lid and extends through the vacuum opening such that the flange supports the filter on the lid. When the hatch is in the closed position, the hatch compresses the flange against the lid to form an airtight seal between with the upper surface of the lid, and the vacuum generator communicates with the interior of the container. When the hatch is in the open position, the filter is insertable into and removable from the vacuum opening.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2019Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: EXAIR CORPORATIONInventors: Adam Laub, Ryan Longshore
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Patent number: 11857053Abstract: The present invention is directed to an aid to help consumers with long hair to more efficiently and evenly dry their hair at one time. A system, device, technique and kit are envisioned that allow a consumer to either adapt existing hair drying equipment for this enhanced purpose or provide entirely new systems or kits to enable the consumer to evenly dry their hair. Extension members threadably engage to each other and a hair dryer or bonnet, the combined elements when mounted to or on a stand allow a user to control, adjust and guide the airflow around long hair of the user inserted into a tunnel portion of the extension members. A heat distribution conduit provides even heat to the deployed hair, and a stand or mount are employed to stabilize the assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2022Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Inventor: Alisa Ann Johnson
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Patent number: 11813699Abstract: A method of making an amalgamation preform includes providing a particle-liquid mixture containing a plurality of types of solid particles and a liquid base metal. The plurality of types of solid particles at least includes reactive particles, reactable with the base metal, and non-reactive magnetic particles. A magnetic field is applied to the particle-liquid mixture to magnetically disperse the plurality of types of solid particles in the liquid base metal to form a particle-liquid dispersion without substantially inducing a reaction between the reactive particles and the liquid base metal. A playdough-like amalgamation preform is prepared based on the particle-liquid dispersion without solidifying the liquid base metal.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2021Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: MESOGLUE, INC.Inventors: Stephen P. Stagon, Chuanwei Zhuo, Paul Elliott, Hanchen Huang
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Patent number: 11744418Abstract: An improved shop vacuum with wet/dry capability uses a vacuum tube that terminates in a space between the canister and the vacuum compartment such that the fluid and content exiting the vacuum tube is not directly opposed the negative pressure source. This allows the fluid to drain into the canister in a more controlled and less volatile condition, reducing splashing and entrainment of the fluid. Moreover, a second exit for the vacuum has been added to the canister to improve the efficiency of the vacuum and the overall performance of the device.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Norco Industries, Inc.Inventor: Jeff Romero
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Patent number: 11617481Abstract: A handheld electric vacuum configured to perform sucking work includes: a pipe including a suction port at one end and a discharge port at the other end; a blower provided outside the pipe and driven by an electric motor; a handle provided outside the pipe and near the discharge port in a longitudinal direction of the pipe, and configured to be held by a hand; and an ejector provided near the suction port in the longitudinal direction of the pipe, and configured to feed pressurized wind generated by the blower into the pipe from around the pipe, and to eject the pressurized wind to the discharge port.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2021Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: YAMABIKO CORPORATIONInventor: Kenji Suzuki
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Patent number: 11457775Abstract: A method of controlling a dryer stand, which includes a receptacle on which a dryer for discharging drying air is mounted and which is rotatable in a horizontal direction, and an air purification unit, are provided. The method includes detecting the dryer mounted on the receptacle, charging a battery provided in the dryer when the dryer mounted on the receptacle is detected, determining whether a predetermined condition for air purification operation is satisfied, and operating the air purification unit when it is determined that the predetermined condition for air purification operation is satisfied, whereby it is possible to purify indoor air. A method of controlling the dryer while it is not on the stand is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2019Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Jekwang Youn, Youngdon Kim, Hyunsun Yoo, Jaehung Chun, Yousook Eun, Joogyeom Kim, Sungkyung Kim, Myongsun Kim
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Patent number: 11053794Abstract: A drilling apparatus includes a drill and a dust removal pipe for removing dust created in drilling from a proximity to a borehole. The drilling apparatus includes a sampling apparatus for collecting a research sample in the dust removal pipe of the drilling apparatus. The sampling apparatus includes a sampling pipe arrangement, at the end of which there is a sampling pipe, the mouth aperture of which is fitted in the dust removal pipe, element for fixing the sampling pipe arrangement to the dust removal pipe, a suction device for forming suction in the sampling pipe, and a collecting arrangement fixed to the sampling pipe arrangement for separating sampling material from air flowing in the sampling pipe arrangement, and for collecting sampling material. The sampling apparatus includes a length adjustment apparatus for moving the sampling pipe in the longitudinal direction in the dust removal pipe, and a rotating apparatus for rotating the sampling pipe in the dust removal pipe.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2017Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: ERIMEK OYInventors: Erik Lindfors, Timo Ridaskoski
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Patent number: 11045846Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a hose handling system having a hose guide plumbed via a wash line to a fluid delivery device. The hose guide includes a pulley installed on a frame member, and a spray nozzle adapted to dispense a wash mixture. The hose guide is adapted to guide a hose as the hose is inserted into or withdrawn from a manhole, with the hose traversing the pulley. The wash mixture can be delivered through a wash line to the hose guide, which sprays the wash mixture on the hose in order to reduce or eliminate gross contamination or microbial contamination on the hose. The wash mixture typically, but not necessarily, has a freezing point below 32° F. and includes: a quaternary ammonium compound, an alcohol or glycol, an alcohol ethoxylate, and a fragrance.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2018Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Inventor: Thomas P. Suiter
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Patent number: 10315300Abstract: A dust collection device, that collects dust particles generated by an impact tool, has a feature that enables the attachment of the device to the impact tool, which is not provided with an attachment section for the device. The dust collection device has a tool body and an auxiliary handle, attached removably to the tool body, and is attached to an electric hammer that, in the lengthwise direction, linearly operates a tool bit mounted to the tip region of the tool body, and collects dust generated by the electric hammer. The dust collection device has: a dust collection unit that has a dust intake port at the tip; a dust collection hose, connected to the dust collection unit, for transferring dust to the downstream side; and a hose-holding unit that holds the dust collection hose. The hose-holding unit can be attached to and removed from the auxiliary handle.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2016Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: MAKITA CORPORATIONInventors: Hiroki Ikuta, Ken Yamauchi, Takamasa Hanai, Masao Miwa, Tomohiro Ukai, Shusaku Wakatsuki, Akihiro Ito
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Patent number: 10260530Abstract: An aspirator with an aspirator body and an exhaust port coupled to the body, and having a plurality of integral high pressure gas nozzles positioned along the aspirator body the body. The aspirator body includes a high pressure integral conduit in communication with a nozzle array having a plurality of high pressure gas nozzles. The nozzles are arcuate, extending away from the body toward an aspirator centerline, the nozzles extending from the aspirator body at a preselected angle toward the centerline in a direction from an atmospheric air aspiration port toward the exhaust port. A high pressure inlet port integral with the body is in communication with the conduit and a high pressure gas source. The gas may be input into the inlet port using a high pressure inlet fitting, which may be threaded onto the inlet port outside the aspirator body. The aspirator is fabricated by additive manufacturing techniques.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2015Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: CIRCOR AEROSPACE, INC.Inventors: David W. Gass, Robert S. Seibert, Brian J. Hickey, Christopher R. Lovasco, Russell S. Sirvis, Robert Charles Lenardi
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Patent number: 9956659Abstract: A dust collecting device 140 is provided which is attached to an electric hammer 101 having a side handle 110 which is removably attached to a body 103. The dust collecting device 140 has a dust collecting hood 141 and a hose holder 145. The side handle 110 has a mounting ring 111 which is mounted on the body 103, a grip 121 and a grip securing part 131. The grip 121 is secured by moving relative to the grip securing part 131 in a direction crossing an axial direction of the hammer bit 200. By this relative movement for securing the grip 121, the hose holder 145 is held between the grip 121 and the grip securing part 131.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2013Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: MAKITA CORPORATIONInventors: Hajime Takeuchi, Masanori Furusawa, Yoshiro Tada
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Patent number: 9863441Abstract: A cleaning device includes an air flow generator for generating an air flow, which encompasses a first suction flow through a first suction line, which is arranged in flow direction of the air flow upstream of the air flow generator and which leads into a first collecting container, and a pressure flow in a pressure line, which is arranged in flow direction of the air flow downstream from the air flow generator. Using a Venturi nozzle, the air flow generates a second suction flow, which is separated from the first suction flow, through a second suction line, which leads into a second collecting container.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2015Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Vorwerk & Co. Interholding GmbHInventors: Nazli Eidmohammadi, Alexander Siegfanz, Christian Stehl, Sabrina Hoffmann, Miron Sernecki
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Patent number: 9456720Abstract: The invention relates to a pneumatic vacuum in which an ejector (10) exhibits a tubular conduit (11) for injection of compressed air, a discharge channel (12) for discharging the aspirated fluid and the compressed air injected via the tubular conduit (11), an aspirating channel (13) in fluid communication with the tubular conduit (11) and the discharge channel (12) for aspirating; the ejector (10) has a first and a second tubular body (17, 24) exhibiting a first converging portion (20, 25) arranged downstream of an inlet zone (18) along an aspirating direction (21) and a second portion (22, 26) having a constant section emerging from the first converging portion (20, 25) at the smaller-section zone (23, 27) and downstream of the first portion (20, 25) along the aspirating direction (21), the tubular conduit (11) for injecting the compressed air exhibiting an inlet mouth (28) located at the converging portion (25) of the second tubular body (24) such as to inject pressurized air into the second tubular body (2Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2011Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Inventor: Pasquale Catalfamo
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Patent number: 8898853Abstract: A vacuum cleaning system which has particular application to the oil-field industry. The system includes a vacuum unit for suctioning material from a surface to recycle, reclaim or cleanup said material. The system also includes a collection and discharge unit operable to automatically discharge, into an open atmosphere, an amount of the suctioned material collected while suctioning continues by the vacuum unit. The automatic discharging cycle of the collection and discharge unit allows drilling fluid to be rapidly vacuumed up and discharged to minimize settlement of debris in the collected material.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2012Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Diamond Tank Rentals, Inc.Inventor: Jeffry Sawyer
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Patent number: 8695153Abstract: A surface cleaning head for cleaning a surface is provided that includes a housing that has a cleaning chamber surrounded by a peripheral wall and open at the bottom, and in which a cleaning nozzle is mounted on a spray arm and is freely rotatable about a rotational axis, and a jet pump for suctioning off cleaning fluid applied to a surface, the jet pump having a pump inlet channel connected to a combining channel via a mixing chamber, and a motive nozzle upstream from the combining channel. To improve the surface cleaning head, the pump inlet channel is oriented radially with respect to the spray arm and connected to the peripheral wall of the cleaning chamber, the diameter of the combining channel is 14 to 18 mm, and the distance between the motive nozzle and the combining channel is at least 10 mm.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Alfred Kärcher GmbH Co. KGInventors: Felix Treitz, Stefan Schilpp
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Patent number: 8341803Abstract: A floor cleaning attachment is configured to attach to a pressure washer lance to receive a flow of fluid. The floor cleaning attachment includes a housing that defines a suction space and includes an attachment point configured to attach to the pressure washer lance to receive the flow of fluid. A rotatable brush is coupled to the housing, a vacuum producing member is coupled to the housing, and a valve is coupled to the housing and movable between a first position in which the flow of fluid is directed onto a floor, a second position in which the flow of fluid is directed to the vacuum producing member to produce a partial vacuum, and a third position in which the flow of fluid is directed to the rotatable brush to rotate the brush.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2009Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Techtronic Outdoor Products Technology LimitedInventors: Michael R. Gardner, Klaus K. Hahn
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Patent number: 8327787Abstract: A support head capable of generating suction upon the rotation thereof has a body that defines a first surface, a second surface opposing the first surface, a peripheral edge, and an open region formed in a central portion of the second surface. Work producing elements such as spray nozzles are mounted in the first surface. Each of a first plurality of holes extends between the first surface and the second surface. Each of a second plurality of holes extends between the peripheral edge of the body and the open region of the body. When the body is positioned over the surface with the first surface opposing same, suction forces are generated as the body is rotated.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2010Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Seward Marine Services Inc.Inventor: Cecil L. Achord
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Patent number: 8302249Abstract: A vacuum cleaning system which has particular application to the oil-field industry. The system includes a vacuum unit for suctioning material from a surface to recycle, reclaim or cleanup said material. The system also includes a collection and discharge unit operable to automatically discharge, into an open atmosphere, an amount of the suctioned material collected while suctioning continues by the vacuum unit. The automatic discharging cycle of the collection and discharge unit allows drilling fluid to be rapidly vacuumed up and discharged to minimize settlement of debris in the collected material.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2008Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Diamond Tank Rentals, Inc.Inventors: Scott Sanders, Jeffry Sawyer
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Patent number: 7582169Abstract: The device according to the invention for cleaning a powder coating booth has a mobile frame, which can be moved along the insides of the booth. The frame includes suction nozzles for sucking off powder residues from the insides of the booth.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2005Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Assignee: J. Wagner AGInventor: Armando Volonte
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Patent number: 7536745Abstract: An apparatus for removing stains from a fabric includes a device configured to draw a stain removal liquid through the fabric. The stain removal liquid may be drawn through the liquid through the use of suction directed by a nozzle. The nozzle may be placed over the fabric, which is placed over a reservoir of stain removal liquid. Thereafter, a pressure is activated and the stain removal liquid is drawn through the fabric, removing the stain. The apparatus may be a hand-held device. The hand-held device comprises two handles and two workpieces. A pressure source is placed in the handle, creating a pressure at a first workpiece. The fabric is placed between the first workpiece and the second workpiece, drawing a stain removal liquid from a reservoir in the second workpiece through the fabric.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2007Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Assignee: The Dial CorporationInventor: Ben Shenouda
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Publication number: 20090089968Abstract: A light weight vehicle adapted to conduct and assist cleaning and video inspections of sewer lines. The vehicle is configured to be light and maneuverable. The vehicle is equipped with inspection cameras and support equipment that are positioned such that the operator can conduct the inspection from inside the vehicle. The vehicle may also include a telescoping camera boom that enables an operator to inspect the inside of manholes. The vehicles includes sides and a roof that provides protection for the operators, equipment, and paperwork.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2008Publication date: April 9, 2009Applicant: Chief Solutions, Inc.Inventor: Rufus Davis, JR.
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Patent number: 7299522Abstract: A vacuum cleaning device powered by compressed air includes a canister forming an internal collection chamber for collecting liquid and debris sucked up by the vacuum cleaning device. The vacuum includes a user operated drain from which liquid and debris collected in the collection chamber of the vacuum can be drained, when desired, and may also include a liquid extraction conduit extending into the collection chamber and attachable to a liquid pump for pumping liquid sucked up into the vacuum from the collection chamber. This makes draining the collection chamber much easier that in other vacuums. The vacuum device also includes a filter for air leaving the device which may include filter material in a filter housing over which a vacuum bag may be placed. A bypass in the filter housing may be opened to allow air from the device to bypass the filter material in the housing and pass directly into the vacuum bag.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2004Date of Patent: November 27, 2007Inventor: Donald A. Smith
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Patent number: 7203994Abstract: A vacuum cleaner powered by compressed air includes a canister forming an internal collection chamber. The vacuum cleaner includes a drain at the bottom of the collection chamber from which liquid and debris can be drained, and may also provide for pressurizing the collection chamber for forcing collected liquid from the drain to a liquid drain or collecting drum or tank. This makes draining the collection chamber easier than in other vacuum cleaners. Preferably the bottom of the chamber slopes toward the drain. The chamber may be pressurized by the compressed air used to power the vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner may also include a separate pressure tank for holding a degreaser, detergent, or soap which can be sprayed onto the residue of a liquid spill afier the liquid has been sucked up. The vacuum cleaner may includes wheels and a handle for easy movement.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2004Date of Patent: April 17, 2007Inventor: Donald A. Smith
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Patent number: 7168120Abstract: An automatic swimming pool cleaning robot is disclosed, comprising a body, a suction head, an unstable valve, a suction pipe having an upper end, a recuperating filter connected to the upper end, and a venturi injector, wherein the unstable valve is activated to activate the robot. The robot combines the advantages of vacuum-fed robots and pressure-fed robots.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2001Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Inventors: Jacques-Alexandre Habif, Marc Idoine
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Patent number: 7059014Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning at least one surface of tubular tool rails includes an elongated housing having a free end, at least one brush rotatably attached to the free end of the housing, and a motor attached to the housing. The motor is operable to rotate the at least one brush to clean the at least one surface of the tool rail when the brush contacts the at least one surface. A debris removal device is attached to the housing adjacent the brush.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2003Date of Patent: June 13, 2006Assignee: General Motors CorporationInventors: Christopher J. Martone, Randall R. Sobocienski, Stephen J. Veryser
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Patent number: 7047984Abstract: A cleaning device for use in the production of semiconductor components comprises two feed devices with which a fluid medium is guided across a respective surface of an object to be cleaned so that different faces of the object are simultaneously cleaned. At least two gas feeding devices, having one means each for directing a gas flow onto the surface of the object to be cleaned, open into a cleaning chamber supplying a pressurized cleaning gas. At least two extraction means are connected to the outside of the cleaning chamber for discharging the gas fed to the cleaning chamber. The object can be introduced into the cleaning chamber through at least one gap. At least two ionization means are used to ionize the gas and the particles that are present in the cleaning chamber. One ionization means each is mounted between a direction means and an extraction means.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2001Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: Brooks Automation, Inc.Inventors: Jakob Blattner, Rudy Federici
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Patent number: 6966132Abstract: A method for moving subsea rocks and sediments which can be at significant depths, in connection with removal of protective rocks around installations where maintenance is to be conducted. Tubing with an ejector nozzle is arranged completely externally in relation to the tubing on a standard, remote controlled submarine (ROV), so that the ejector nozzle produces a pressure gradient through the tubing. An inlet end of the tubing is located with the rocks and sediments to be moved, which are sucked into the tubing and blown out of the opposite end of the tubing.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2000Date of Patent: November 22, 2005Assignee: GTO Subsea ASInventors: Tom Jacobsen, Terje Fagervold, Gunner Fagervold, Gustav Kvalvaag
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Patent number: 6845542Abstract: A container including: at least one wall defining an interior cavity; a propellant disposed in the interior cavity; a release valve disposed in the at least one wall for selectively releasing the propellant from the interior cavity; and a heater for heating the propellant in the interior cavity. Preferably, the container is provided with a venturi device and operates as a suction device upon release of the propellant from the interior cavity into the venturi device.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2002Date of Patent: January 25, 2005Assignee: The Research Foundation of State University of New YorkInventors: Jahangir S. Rastegar, David Haarhoff
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Patent number: 6826799Abstract: This invention is a compressed air vaccum that attaches to an air hose and forces air down the handle. The air is then is forced through a venture, which causes vacuum to occur. It has a baffle deflection piece that stops the liquid and debris from coming up into the venture thus allowing the debris and liquid material to be dropped back into the canister of the vaccum. The handle, venture, and baffle are all one piece. The canister with the pick up tube for sucking is a separate piece and then they snap together. The canister is removable from the handle piece for easy clean up.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2002Date of Patent: December 7, 2004Inventor: Donald A Smith
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Patent number: 6818070Abstract: To dispose wine expectorant from a spit bucket, the interior of a portable pressurizable rigid tank is connected to a vacuum pump which draws a vacuum in the tank. The tank is disconnected from the pump and transported to the spit bucket. An inlet end of a suction conduit connected to the tank is inserted into the spit bucket. A passage from the inlet end to the tank interior is opened to cause the vacuum in the tank to draw-in the wine expectorant from the spit bucket. The tank is taken to a discharge station, and a drain of the tank is opened in order to discharge the tank contents.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2002Date of Patent: November 16, 2004Inventor: Neil A. Rosenberg
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Publication number: 20040040115Abstract: A container including: at least one wall defining an interior cavity; a propellant disposed in the interior cavity; a release valve disposed in the at least one wall for selectively releasing the propellant from the interior cavity; and a heater for heating the propellant in the interior cavity. Preferably, the container is provided with a venturi device and operates as a suction device upon release of the propellant from the interior cavity into the venturi device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2002Publication date: March 4, 2004Applicant: THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORKInventors: Jahangir S. Rastegar, David Haarhoff
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Publication number: 20040040581Abstract: Apparatus for controlling a suction-type pool cleaner, which is not connected to an external power supply by electrical conductors, employs an electrical generator powered by water flow through the cleaner. The output of the generator is used, under the control of a computer, optionally in response to sensors, to actuate a motor or a valve to influence the movement path of the cleaner through the water.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2003Publication date: March 4, 2004Applicant: Azoteq (Pty) LtdInventor: Frederick Johannes Bruwer
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Patent number: 6641301Abstract: A method and apparatus for maintaining a viewing window of a detector substantially clean includes enclosing the detector within a housing, and moving a target surface relative to the viewing window to create an airflow adjacent the viewing window. The housing can include an aperture through which the viewing window of the sensor views the target surface. Motion of the target surface creates an airflow velocity adjacent the viewing window for maintaining the viewing window substantially clean. To increase the accuracy of the detector, a high emissivity area is provided on an outside surface of the housing which faces the target surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2001Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Assignee: Exergen CorporationInventor: Francesco Pompei
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Patent number: 6615447Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a case having a collection chamber including a filter for removing extraneous matter mixed with air sucked in through main suction channels and an apparatus chamber including a fan motor assembly for generating suction force and discharging intake air behind the collection chamber and a peripheral air suction unit connected between the external surface of the case and the main suction channels or between the external surface of the case and the inside of the collection chamber in addition to the main suction channels, the peripheral air suction unit sucking up the air around the case. It is possible to suck up dust that floats in the air around the vacuum cleaner, caused by air discharged when the vacuum cleaner is used and to purify the air. Accordingly, it is possible to reduce the inconvenience of a user and to improve cleaning efficiency.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2001Date of Patent: September 9, 2003Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventor: Ho Seon Rew
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Patent number: 6615441Abstract: A cleaning apparatus for cleaning cylindrical articles includes a container that defines a process chamber. The process chamber is adapted to receive cylindrical articles that have been soiled by dust. The process chamber is substantially closed except for an inserting/removing opening formed in the container. A dust duct is connected to the container so as to communicate with the process chamber. A device is provided for producing a gas-liquid mixture jet within the dust duct so as to induce airflow directed from the process chamber toward the dust duct. Therefore, dust will be drawn into the dust duct and will not scatter to the surrounding environment. The liquid may further wet the dust suspended within the dust duct in order to simplify the process for disposing of the dust removed from the article.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2001Date of Patent: September 9, 2003Assignee: Yugen Kaisha Showa KogyoshoInventor: Yorihisa Yamaguchi
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Publication number: 20030163890Abstract: This invention is a compressed air vaccum that attaches to an air hose and forces air down the handle. The air is then is forced through a venture, which causes vacuum to occur. It has a baffle deflection piece that stops the liquid and debris from coming up into the venture thus allowing the debris and liquid material to be dropped back into the canister of the vacuum. The handle, venture, and baffle are all one piece. The canister with the pick up tube for sucking is a separate piece and then they snap together. The canister is removable from the handle peice for easy clean up.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2002Publication date: September 4, 2003Inventor: Donald A. Smith
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Publication number: 20030066160Abstract: A self-propelled washing apparatus comprises a housing having an interior which opens toward an open side of the housing; a flexible member air-tightly coupled to the open side of the housing; a drive mechanism for engaging a vertical or inclined support surface along which the apparatus is to be propelled to wash the support surface; and a device for producing reduced pressure in the interior of the housing. When the open side of the housing is placed against the support surface, the reduced pressure in the interior of the housing causes the housing to move toward the support surface and to flex the flexible member. Most of the reaction force to the moving of the housing comes from a contact force between the drive mechanism and the support surface. This contact force maintains positive and accurate driving of the apparatus along the support surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2001Publication date: April 10, 2003Inventor: Moshe Meller
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Publication number: 20020189047Abstract: A vacuum cleaner is provided which has a simple structure and exerts suction without involving discharge of gas at all so that it can be used in extremely clean environments. A vacuum cleaner (100) comprises a vacuum tank (1) which is previously evacuated to create a vacuum inside, a valve (2) for keeping the vacuum tank 1 airtight, and a suction unit (20) attached to the valve (2); the valve (2) is opened when the vacuum cleaner (100) is used. The valve (2) is a so-called gate valve and the vacuum tank (1) is kept airtight when the gate valve element (22) in the valve (2) is closed. A connection inlet (23) is attached to the valve (2) on the side opposite to its surface attached to the vacuum tank (1). A connection adapter (31) is screwed into the connection inlet (23) and an attachment, e.g. a flexible suction hose (32), is attached to the connection adapter (31).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2001Publication date: December 19, 2002Applicant: MITSUBISHI DENKI KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Masakazu Nakabayashi
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Patent number: 6484355Abstract: A vacuum cleaner containing an air passage system which is modified to increase the amount and speed of air drawn into the vacuum cleaner without increasing the capacity of the motor, whereby the performance of the vacuum cleaner is enhanced.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2001Date of Patent: November 26, 2002Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Seong Ho Cho, Seong Bin Lee, Sung IL Park
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Patent number: 6484354Abstract: An air circulation type vacuum cleaner having a casing with a suction port and an exhaust port, a suction blower placed to intake air with impurities through the suction port, a suction fan having a dust collecting filter placed on the outlet side of the suction blower to filter the impurities from the air. The vacuum cleaner also has at least one reflux pipe with an inlet portion placed on an outlet side of the suction fan in order to return the air discharged from the suction fan to an inlet side of the suction fan and at least one ejector installed on an outlet side of the reflux pipe. The suction force generated by the suction fan and the suction force generated by the vacuum pressure from the redirection of air in the reflux pipe are used together to improve the suction ability of the vacuum cleaner.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2000Date of Patent: November 26, 2002Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventor: Seong Bin Lee
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Patent number: 6477734Abstract: In a fiber-processing machine with a separating edge, in which both fibers as well as air are guided past the edge in a substantially predetermined conveying direction, air layers loaded with dirt particles or waste are deflected by means of the edge from the stream of fibers/air. The removal of dirt is aided at first by means of blast air.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2001Date of Patent: November 12, 2002Assignee: Maschinenfabrik Rieter AGInventors: Götz Theodor Gresser, Olivier Wüst, Rolf Böhler, Christian Griesshammer
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Patent number: 6434783Abstract: A method and apparatus for reducing food and grease in a wastewater stream from a food service facility. Vacuum is supplied to a suction hose, which is used to remove food and grease from plates and utensils prior to these being introduced into the water flow. The food and grease is collected in a waste container for separate disposal. The suction hose may be fitted with a scrubber head for breaking up and removing the materials. The vacuum may be supplied by an air pressure operated vacuum transducer, or by an exhaust blower. The invention thus solves the problem of high BOD, FOG and TSS levels in wastewater streams from food service facilities, which generate excessive loads on both on-site septic systems and municipal waste water treatment plants.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 1999Date of Patent: August 20, 2002Inventors: Mark Arnold, Kenneth C. Turner
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Publication number: 20020066155Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a case having a collection chamber including a filter for removing extraneous matter mixed with air sucked in through main suction channels and an apparatus chamber including a fan motor assembly for generating suction force and discharging intake air behind the collection chamber and a peripheral air suction unit connected between the external surface of the case and the main suction channels or between the external surface of the case and the inside of the collection chamber in addition to the main suction channels, the peripheral air suction unit sucking up the air around the case. It is possible to suck up dust that floats in the air around the vacuum cleaner, caused by air discharged when the vacuum cleaner is used and to purify the air. Accordingly, it is possible to reduce the inconvenience of a user and to improve cleaning efficiency.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2001Publication date: June 6, 2002Inventor: Ho Seon Rew
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Patent number: 6367119Abstract: A dual-duty blowing and exhausting apparatus is provided. The apparatus may be quickly and conveniently converted between blowing and exhausting configurations without exposing its parts to undue wear or damage, and without causing the escape of the collected dust or other scrap material. The apparatus comprises a body member formed with an intermediate cylinder section having a conically contoured internal surface portion coaxially disposed about an axial bore. The apparatus also includes an exhaust valve coupled to a first end section of the body member in substantially sealed manner. This exhaust valve serves to guide compressed air introduced into the body member to the conically contoured internal surface portion for expulsion through the tapered throat portion during the exhausting operation. The apparatus further includes a blow valve detachably coupled to the exhaust valve for effecting the blowing operation.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 1999Date of Patent: April 9, 2002Inventor: Wuu-Cheau Jou
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Publication number: 20020038491Abstract: A vacuum cleaner containing an air passage system which is modified to increase the amount and speed of air drawn into the vacuum cleaner without increasing the capacity of the motor, whereby the performance of the vacuum cleaner is enhanced.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2001Publication date: April 4, 2002Inventors: Seong Ho Cho, Seong Bin Lee, Sung Il Park
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Publication number: 20010032401Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and method for directing a low turbulence vehicle-mounted air blast for use in clearing snow or debris from a road or runway. An air blast system is mounted in the central portion of the vehicle underneath the chassis. An air duct is positioned on either side of the truck adjacent to a channel which passes under the truck. The air ducts are designed with minimal curvature and internal baffles in order to minimize air flow turbulence.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2001Publication date: October 25, 2001Inventors: Scott Lewis, Mike Weege, Greg Noah
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Publication number: 20010027585Abstract: The present invention relates to an air circulation type vacuum cleaner comprising a casing having a suction port and an exhaust port separately, a suction blower placed so as to be consecutive to the suction port of the casing in order to suck impurities with surrounding air, a suction fan having a dust collect filter placed so as to be consecutive to the outlet side of the suction blower in order to filter the impurities from the sucked air and a fan motor for generating suction force, at least one reflux pipe arranged its inlet portion is placed on the discharge side of the suction fan having the fan motor in order to return the discharge air discharged from the suction fan to the suction side, and at least one ejector installed on the outlet side of the reflux pipe in order to jet the discharge air with high speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2000Publication date: October 11, 2001Applicant: LG Electronics Inc.Inventor: Seong Bin Lee
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Patent number: 6094778Abstract: A portable vacuum cleaner for attaching to a can of compressed gas having an output for creating a suction. The cleaner includes a body, a nozzle attached to one end of the body, and a receptacle attached to the other end of the body. The body includes a cap for attaching to the can of compressed gas, and which has a throughbore. The body further includes an external tube that has an intermediate portion, a forward portion, and a rear portion. The receptacle includes a tube and an air permeable bag. The body further includes an internal tube, a valve, and a trigger, which when pressed, opens the valve which allows compressed gas in the can of compressed gas to exit through its output and flow through the internal tube into the rear portion of the external tube and thereby create a suction in the external tube which causes dirt to be drawn through the nozzle, through the external tube, through the tube of the receptacle, and be captured in the air permeable bag.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 1998Date of Patent: August 1, 2000Inventor: Alex Boukas