US20080135073A1 - Parts washing system - Google Patents
Parts washing system Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- US20080135073A1 US20080135073A1 US11/777,302 US77730207A US2008135073A1 US 20080135073 A1 US20080135073 A1 US 20080135073A1 US 77730207 A US77730207 A US 77730207A US 2008135073 A1 US2008135073 A1 US 2008135073A1
- Authority
- US
- United States
- Prior art keywords
- cleaning fluid
- microorganisms
- basin
- organic waste
- tank
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Abandoned
Links
Images
Classifications
-
- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C02—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
- C02F—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
- C02F3/00—Biological treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
- C02F3/34—Biological treatment of water, waste water, or sewage characterised by the microorganisms used
- C02F3/344—Biological treatment of water, waste water, or sewage characterised by the microorganisms used for digestion of mineral oil
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B08—CLEANING
- B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
- B08B3/00—Cleaning by methods involving the use or presence of liquid or steam
- B08B3/006—Cabinets or cupboards specially adapted for cleaning articles by hand
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B08—CLEANING
- B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
- B08B7/00—Cleaning by methods not provided for in a single other subclass or a single group in this subclass
-
- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C02—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
- C02F—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
- C02F3/00—Biological treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
- C02F3/02—Aerobic processes
- C02F3/04—Aerobic processes using trickle filters
-
- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C02—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
- C02F—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
- C02F3/00—Biological treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
- C02F3/02—Aerobic processes
- C02F3/10—Packings; Fillings; Grids
-
- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C02—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
- C02F—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
- C02F3/00—Biological treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
- C02F3/34—Biological treatment of water, waste water, or sewage characterised by the microorganisms used
-
- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C02—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
- C02F—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
- C02F3/00—Biological treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
- C02F3/34—Biological treatment of water, waste water, or sewage characterised by the microorganisms used
- C02F3/343—Biological treatment of water, waste water, or sewage characterised by the microorganisms used for digestion of grease, fat, oil
-
- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C12—BIOCHEMISTRY; BEER; SPIRITS; WINE; VINEGAR; MICROBIOLOGY; ENZYMOLOGY; MUTATION OR GENETIC ENGINEERING
- C12N—MICROORGANISMS OR ENZYMES; COMPOSITIONS THEREOF; PROPAGATING, PRESERVING, OR MAINTAINING MICROORGANISMS; MUTATION OR GENETIC ENGINEERING; CULTURE MEDIA
- C12N1/00—Microorganisms, e.g. protozoa; Compositions thereof; Processes of propagating, maintaining or preserving microorganisms or compositions thereof; Processes of preparing or isolating a composition containing a microorganism; Culture media therefor
-
- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C12—BIOCHEMISTRY; BEER; SPIRITS; WINE; VINEGAR; MICROBIOLOGY; ENZYMOLOGY; MUTATION OR GENETIC ENGINEERING
- C12P—FERMENTATION OR ENZYME-USING PROCESSES TO SYNTHESISE A DESIRED CHEMICAL COMPOUND OR COMPOSITION OR TO SEPARATE OPTICAL ISOMERS FROM A RACEMIC MIXTURE
- C12P1/00—Preparation of compounds or compositions, not provided for in groups C12P3/00 - C12P39/00, by using microorganisms or enzymes
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B08—CLEANING
- B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
- B08B2203/00—Details of cleaning machines or methods involving the use or presence of liquid or steam
- B08B2203/007—Heating the liquid
-
- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C02—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
- C02F—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
- C02F2103/00—Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated
- C02F2103/44—Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated from vehicle washing facilities
-
- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C12—BIOCHEMISTRY; BEER; SPIRITS; WINE; VINEGAR; MICROBIOLOGY; ENZYMOLOGY; MUTATION OR GENETIC ENGINEERING
- C12R—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES C12C - C12Q, RELATING TO MICROORGANISMS
- C12R2001/00—Microorganisms ; Processes using microorganisms
-
- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
- Y02W—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT OR WASTE MANAGEMENT
- Y02W10/00—Technologies for wastewater treatment
- Y02W10/10—Biological treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
Landscapes
- Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
- Organic Chemistry (AREA)
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Microbiology (AREA)
- Environmental & Geological Engineering (AREA)
- Water Supply & Treatment (AREA)
- Hydrology & Water Resources (AREA)
- Biodiversity & Conservation Biology (AREA)
- Wood Science & Technology (AREA)
- Zoology (AREA)
- Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Bioinformatics & Cheminformatics (AREA)
- Genetics & Genomics (AREA)
- Biotechnology (AREA)
- Biochemistry (AREA)
- General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Oil, Petroleum & Natural Gas (AREA)
- Virology (AREA)
- Tropical Medicine & Parasitology (AREA)
- Medicinal Chemistry (AREA)
- Biomedical Technology (AREA)
- Mycology (AREA)
- Chemical Kinetics & Catalysis (AREA)
- General Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
- Biological Treatment Of Waste Water (AREA)
- Cleaning By Liquid Or Steam (AREA)
- Sink And Installation For Waste Water (AREA)
Abstract
Provided is a parts washer that includes a multi-tiered basin, a cleaning fluid and a biological component, living within the fluid, that breaks down organic waste. The multi-tiered basin includes a sink member with a false bottom, and a support grid and filter are interposed between the false bottom and a bottom panel of the sink member. The false bottom, support grid, and filter are readily removable from the sink member. The tank is partially filled with the cleaning fluid and a pump and conduit assembly direct a flow of the cleaning fluid to the basin. The cleaning fluid discharged into the basin flows through a drain hole in the false bottom, through the filter and support grid, and then through a drain hole in the bottom panel of the sink member back into the tank for reuse. The cleaning fluid includes, at least, a surfactant that functions to remove organic waste from the parts being washed. The biological component within the cleaning fluid includes nonpathogenic microorganisms that break down the organic waste. ‘The cleaning fluid is not toxic to the microorganisms. The pump and conduit assembly, in addition’ to aiding ‘in the removal of organic waste, functions to aerate the cleaning fluid to maintain a proper environment for the microorganisms A heater, thermostat, and level control assembly function to maintain the cleaning fluid within a certain temperature range so as to aid in the removal of organic waste and maintain a proper environment for the microorganisms
Description
- This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 11/089,305, filed Mar. 24, 2005; which application is a division of application Ser. No. 10/947,091, filed Sep. 22, 2004; which application is a division of application Ser. No. 10/407,342, filed Apr. 4, 2003; which application is a continuation of Ser. No. 10/055,263, filed Oct. 25, 2001; which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 09/515,731, filed Feb. 29, 2000, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,374,835; which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 09/491,227, filed Jan. 25, 2000, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,451,125; which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 09/097,439, filed Jun. 15, 1998, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,095,163; which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 08/841,463, filed Apr. 22, 1997, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,019,110; which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 08/315,902, filed Sep. 30, 1994, now abandoned.
- The disclosures, including specifications (with claims) and drawings of U.S. patent application Ser. Nos. 11/089,305; 10/947,091; 10/407,342; 10/055,263; 09/515,731 (U.S. Pat. No. 6,374,835); 09/491,227 (U.S. Pat. No. 6,451,125); 09/097,439 (U.S. Pat. No. 6,095,163; 08/841,463 (U.S. Pat. No. 6,019,110); and 08/315,902 are incorporated herein by this reference in their entirety.
- The present invention relates generally to the field of cleaning and more particularly to the field of parts washers.
- Parts washers are well known and are often employed in the cleaning of parts that are contaminated with organic waste products such as, for example and not limitation, hydrocarbons, oils, and greases. For background and understanding, the type of parts normally being discussed as washed in a parts washer are, for example automotive parts such as valves, pistons, transmission parts, covers, and so forth. Most conventional parts washers include a basin mounted to the lop of a tank. The tank is partially filled with a mineral spirits solvent that is pumped from the tank through a conduit that discharges into the basin where the parts are washed. The mineral spirits solvent drains from the basin back to the tank for reuse. A filter is sometimes interposed in the solvent flowpath to collect organic waste products and particulates washed from the parts.
- While mineral spirits are an effective cleaning solvent, there are many drawbacks to the employment of parts washers that utilize mineral spirits. For example, some mineral spirit solvents are presently classified by government regulatory agencies as hazardous materials because of their low flash point and potential health concerns. Because of this classification, mineral spirits must be used, handled, and disposed of in compliance with extensive governmental regulations. Further, mineral spirits that are not properly contained can have a negative impact on the environment, and it is not uncommon for workers to have dermatitis and respiratory problems exacerbated by unprotected use of mineral spirits. Additionally, many users of mineral spirits find it necessary to dispose of used mineral spirits by having a waste disposal company pick up the used mineral spirits so that the used mineral spirits can be disposed of in compliance with the various governmental guidelines and regulations; such disposal can be expensive.
- Filters are often incorporated into conventional parts washers to remove the organic waste products and particulates from the solvent. Thus, the filters eventually become saturated with the organic waste products and particulates and therefore need to be replaced. The filters are often difficult to access and replace. Furthermore, the filters, once they have absorbed the organic waste products, are often considered a hazardous material and are therefore difficult to dispose of.
- There is, therefore, a need in the industry for a system and method which addresses these and other related, and unrelated, problems.
- Briefly described, the present invention comprises a parts washing system characterized by a cooperative interaction among a mechanical component, fluid component, and biological component. The parts washer apparatus (herein also referred to as the “parts washer”) of the parts washing system includes, in the preferred embodiment, a holding tank, cleaning fluid retained within the tank, microorganisms living with the cleaning fluid, a wash basin, a fluid delivery system and an in-line filter.
- In accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the wash basin is a multi-tiered basin including a sink member defining a bottom panel and a false bottom disposed above the bottom panel. The multi-tiered basin further includes a support grid and filter interposed between the false bottom and the sink member; and the false bottom, support grid, and filter are readily removable from the sink member. The tank is partially filled with the cleaning fluid and a pump and conduit assembly direct a flow of the cleaning fluid to the basin. The cleaning fluid discharged into the basin flows through a drain hole in the false bottom, through the filter and support grid, and then through a drain hole defined through the bottom panel of the sink member and cleaning fluid is then returned to the tank for reuse.
- In accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the cleaning fluid includes, at least, a surfactant that functions to remove organic waste from the parts being washed. The biological component includes microorganisms that digest the organic waste. The cleaning fluid is not toxic to the microorganisms such that the microorganisms survive and reproduce within the cleaning fluid environment. The pump and conduit assembly, in addition to aiding in the removal or organic waste, functions to aerate the cleaning fluid to maintain a proper environment for the sustainment of the microorganisms. A heater, thermostat, and level control assembly function to maintain the cleaning fluid within a certain temperature range so as to aid in the removal of organic waste and maintain a proper environment for the sustainment of the microorganisms. The microorganisms are preferably introduced into the cleaning fluid as spores (i.e., in a dormant state). The microorganisms in spore form are preferably adhered to the filter prior to use, and released from the filter when the cleaning fluid flows through the filter.
- While the present invention is presented, for the most part, in the context of a system the multi-tiered basin, in isolation, and the combination of the fluid component and biological component, in isolation, are each considered inventive.
- It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a new method, and apparatus for washing parts.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide an “environmentally friendly,” parts washing system.
- Yet another object of the present invention is to-decrease the production of hazardous waste materials.
- Still another object of the present invention is to provide a parts washer that does not require frequent fluid replacement.
- Still another object of the present invention is to provide a parts washer that breaks down organic waste into its non-contaminating components.
- Still another object of the present invention is to sustain a biological component within a parts washer.
- Still another object of the present invention is to provide a parts washer with a multi-tiered sink structure.
- Still another object of the present invention is to provide a parts washer with a readily accessible and replaceable filter.
- Still another object of the present invention is to greatly reduce (or eliminate) the need for disposal of organic waste washed from parts.
- Still another object of the present invention is to wash parts and recycle resultant organic waste in a closed, self contained environment.
- Still another object of the present invention is to provide a cleaning system that does not have a toxic effect on users.
- Still another object of the present invention is to provide a parts washing system that does not employ a volatile and flammable cleaning fluid; whereby, contrary to that which is required for most, if not all, conventional parts washers, an automatically closing lid is not required on the parts washer of the present invention to isolate the cleaning fluid in the case of a shop fire.
- Other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent upon reading and understanding this specification, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
-
FIG. 1 is an exterior perspective view of a parts washer in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention. - 5
FIG. 2 is a cut-away, perspective, exploded view of isolated components of the parts washer ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 is a front, vertical cross-sectional, cut-away view of the parts washer ofFIG. 1 , wherein certain portions of the parts washer are not cross-sectioned or cut-away. -
FIG. 4 is a perspective, cut-away view of a filter pad portion of the parts washer in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention. - Referring now in greater detail to the drawings, in which like numerals represent like components throughout the several views,
FIG. 1 is an exterior, perspective view of a parts washer apparatus (the “parts washer”) 10, in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention. Theparts washer 10 includes atank 12 and abasin 14. Thebasin 14 includes asink member 16 that defines abasin cavity 18. The sink member includes asink ledge 20 around the periphery of the inlet to thebasin cavity 18. A back-splash 22 extends upward from a rear portion of thesink ledge 20, and aflexible faucet 24 penetrates the rear portion of thesink ledge 20 and terminates in the form of anozzle 26. An optional work light (not shown) extends upward from the basin and illuminates thebasin cavity 18. Thetank 12 preferably includes alevel indicator 28 and acontrol panel 30. Thelevel indicator 28 is depicted as comprising a temperature sensitive, liquid crystal display. Thecontrol panel 30 includes an off/onswitch 32, apower indicator light 34, a lowfluid warning light 36, and atimer switch 38. -
FIG. 2 is a cut-away, perspective, exploded view of certain components (mentioned below) of theparts washer 10, in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention. A lower portion of thetank 12 is cut-away, and thefaucet 24 and components associated with the lower portion of thetank 12 are not shown inFIG. 2 . Thetank 12 includestank walls 42 that define atank cavity 44 therebetween. Thetank 12 further includes atank lip 46 that extends around the periphery of the inlet to thetank cavity 44. Thesink member 16 includessink walls 48 extending downward from thesink ledge 20 to abottom panel 50 that defines adrain hole 52 therethrough. Thesink walls 48 andbottom panel 50 define thebasin cavity 18. Thesink walls 48 further define anupper ledge 54 and alower ledge 56. Each of theledges basin cavity 18 and include four segments that together define a rectangular shape. Each edge of a planar,rectangular support grid 58 rest upon a segment of thelower ledge 56 such that thesupport grid 58 partitions the basin cavity. Arectangular filter pad 60 rests upon and covers thesupport grid 58. Each edge of a generally planar, rectangularfalse bottom member 62 rests upon a segment of theupper ledge 54 such that thefalse bottom member 62 also partitions thebasin cavity 18 and is disposed above thesupport grid 58. Thefalse bottom member 62 is preferably unitary, defines adrain hole 64 therethrough and includes an upwardly protrudinglip 66 around the periphery thereof. A strainer (not shown) is defined within thedrain hole 64. A pair of supplemental drain holes 70 are defined through therear sink wall 48 just above thefilter pad 60. -
FIG. 3 is a front, vertical cross-sectional, cut-away view of theparts washer 10, wherein certain portions of the parts washer are, for explanatory purposes, not cross-sectioned or cut-away.FIG. 3 represents each of the mechanical component (i.e., the hardware, or “parts washer” 10, as herein described), the fluid component (represented by a cleaning fluid 72), and the biological component (not seen) living within the cleaningfluid 72. As depicted inFIG. 3 , the periphery of thefalse bottom member 62 preferably snugly contacts thesink walls 48. Thetank cavity 44 is preferably partially filled with a cleaningfluid 72. Asubmersible pump 73 is disposed within thetank cavity 44. When thepump 73 is operating, it draws the cleaningfluid 72 from the bottom region of thetank cavity 44 and discharges the cleaningfluid 72 into aconduit 74. Theconduit 74 is connected to and discharges into a base (not shown) of thefaucet 24, whereby the fluid discharges from thenozzle 26. Theparts washer 10 is preferably further equipped with optional cleaning accessories (not shown) such as a fountain brush (not shown) that is in fluid communication with theconduit 74. Aheater 76, that is controlled by athermostat 75, selectively heats the cleaningfluid 72, and theheater 76 is acceptably in the form of an electric heating element that extends from thecontrol panel 30 into the depths of thetank cavity 44. A level probe monitors the depth of the cleaningfluid 72, and the level probe is acceptably in the form of a float actuatedelectric switch 78 that includes a magnet equippedfloat 80. Alip 82 extends around the periphery of thesink ledge 20 forward of the back-splash 22. Thelip 82 and back-splash 22 seek to keep cleaning fluid 72 from dripping over the edges of thesink ledge 20. In accordance with the presently preferred construction of the present invention, much of theparts washer 10 is acceptably constructed from high density polyethylene. In addition, thesink walls 48,bottom panel 50,upper ledge 54,lower ledge 56,sink ledge 20, andbacksplash 22, are, in accordance with the presently preferred construction, formed as a single, molded, unitary piece. - The biological component is preferably in the form of microorganisms that biodegrade organic compounds such as, for example and not limitation, hydrocarbons, oils, greases, petroleum by-products, creolates, polychlorinated biphenols, and other carbon based compositions. For example, the microorganisms convert hydrocarbon compounds into elements of water, carbon dioxide, and other digestion products. The microorganisms employed preferably not only have the capability of biodegrading organic waste, but further are resistant to environmental shock and have metabolic versatility. Additionally, the microorganisms are preferably nonpathogenic. Acceptable microorganisms, for example and not limitation, are those from the genera Bacillus, Pseudomonas, and Flavobacterium. Suitable species are well known and reported in the art. The microorganisms preferably range in size from approximately three to five microns, whereby they readily pass through the
filter pad 60. The microorganisms are preferably employed in combination with nitrifying or denitrifying bacteria, phosphate solubilizing strains of microorganisms, bio-emulsifier producing strains of microorganisms, and strains of microorganisms which produce growth factors such as, for example and not limitation, B-vitamins. - The microorganisms are preferably subjected to a preservation technique in an effort to ensure their viability in the field, their viability while remaining in spore form for extended periods, and their resistance to environmental shock. For example, nutrient and buffer components such as, for example and not limitation, agar, and water soluble adhesives such as, for example and not limitation, gum, are preferably mixed with the microorganisms to promote stability of the microorganisms prior to mixing the microorganisms with a carrier. The carrier is, for example and not limitation, acceptably an inert and nutrient organic material such as, but not limited to, heat treated, expanded, cellulose material. The carrier preferably preserves and protects the microorganisms in spore form during storage and transportation. In accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention, an acceptable example of the microorganisms is available from the Louisiana Remediation Company, located in Motaire, La., as part number LRC-1.
- In accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the
filter pad 60 functions as a vehicle for bringing the microorganisms in spore form into contact with the cleaningfluid 72. Thefilter pad 60 is acceptably constructed, for example and not limitation, from cotton, cellulose, polyolefin fibers, polyester fibers, fiberglass, or the like. Additionally, thefilter pad 60 is acceptably constructed from combinations of such components. Further, thefilter pad 60 is acceptably a ten micron filter or larger. In accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention, microorganisms in spore form are attached to thefilter pad 60 with an adhering agent 84 (FIG. 4 ) that is water soluble and releases the microorganisms when the cleaningfluid 72 is introduced to thefilter pad 60, as discussed below. Referring toFIG. 4 , which is a perspective, cut-away view of thefilter pad 60 in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention, thefilter pad 60 includes alayer 86 of inert material that is disposed below alayer 88 of micron-rated media. The inert material is acceptably fiberglass. The micron-rated media is preferably a material that does not have an affinity for hydrocarbons such as, for example and not limitation, polyester. The microorganisms in spore form, the components mixed therewith as discussed above, and the adheringagent 84 are preferably sandwiched between thelayers filter pad 60. A portion of thelayer 88 is cut-away for explanatory purposes inFIG. 4 such that the adheringagent 84 is seen. In accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention, an acceptable adheringagent 84 is “Super 77 Spray Adhesive”, which is available from the 3M Corporation of St. Paul, Minn. Once the microorganisms in spore form are attached to thefilter pad 60, thefilter pad 60 is acceptably stored until its usage within theparts washer 10 is desired. In accordance with an alternate embodiment of the present invention, the microorganisms are added directly to the cleaningfluid 72 without being initially attached to thefilter pad 60. Thus, thefilter pad 60 functions, in accordance with the preferred embodiment, as both a mechanical filter (i.e., straining particulate matter from the fluid 72) and as an initial transport medium for the microorganisms, and in an alternate embodiment, thefilter pad 60 functions solely as a mechanical filter. - In accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the cleaning
fluid 72 is compatible with (i.e. is non toxic to) the microorganisms such that the microorganisms are capable of living within the cleaningfluid 72. Additionally, the cleaningfluid 72 tends to remove organic waste from parts washed in thebasin 14, as will be discussed in greater detail below. Anacceptable cleaning fluid 72, for example and not limitation, is a mixture of pH neutral emulsifiers and surfactants containing no volatile organic compounds, phosphates, formaldehyde, biocides, or other toxic materials. The emulsifier and surfactants are blended in liquid form to produce a biodegradable, non-toxic, non-caustic, non-flammable oil dispersant cleaner and degreaser. Further, and for example and not limitation, the exemplaryacceptable cleaning fluid 72 contains no known carcinogens, no OSHA (Occupational Health and Safety Act) or DOT (United States Department of Transportation) regulated chemicals, no ingredients requiring SARA (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act) Title III reporting, no RCRA (Solid Waste Disposal Act as amended by the Resources and Conservation Recovery Act of 1976 was amended), hazardous waste chemicals, and no items on the CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act) hazardous substance list (based upon the relevant regulations at the time this application was filed). Additionally, and for example and not limitation, theexemplary cleaning fluid 72 is a freely flowing liquid with a specific gravity of 1.083, a slight pleasant odor, no flash point, a boiling point of 210° Fahrenheit, a pH of approximately seven, and which is infinitely soluble in water. In accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention, an acceptable example of the cleaningfluid 72 is available from Warren Chemical Corporation of Robert, La., as part number SeaWash 7. - Referring further to
FIG. 3 , in operation, thepump 73,conduit 74, andfaucet 24 circulate cleaningfluid 72 from the depths of thetank cavity 44 to thebasin cavity 18 where parts cleaning takes place. Thefalse bottom member 62 is preferably sufficiently sturdy and well supported such that a variety of parts are capable of being placed thereon for cleaning. In accordance with one method of the present invention, cleaningfluid 72 flows out of thenozzle 26 and the part being washed is oriented within the stream of cleaningfluid 72 exiting thenozzle 26. The cleaningfluid 72 removes organic waste from the part being washed, and then the cleaningfluid 72, along with the organic waste and any small particulate washed from the part, flows by gravity through thedrain hole 64 and the strainer (not shown) associated therewith. The strainer will, of course, keep certain objects from passing through thedrain hole 64. The cleaningfluid 72, organic waste, and remaining particulate matter then encounter thefilter pad 60. Subsequently, the fluid 72 and organic contaminants pass through thesupport grid 58, and drainhole 52 to deposit into thetank cavity 44. Should flow through thefilter pad 60 become obstructed, flow will divert through the pair of supplemental drain holes 70 defined through therear sink wall 48 just above thefilter pad 60. Thefilter pad 60 preferably functions to trap the particulate matter and allow the organic contaminants and cleaningfluid 72 to pass therethrough. Because thefilter pad 60 does not collect the organic contaminant, it is capable of being disposed of as a solid waste. - If the
filter pad 60 is new or relatively new such that all of the microorganisms in spore form have not been previously released therefrom, the cleaningfluid 72 releases dormant microorganisms attached to thefilter pad 60, and the released microorganisms flow with the cleaningfluid 72 and organic. contaminants through thedrain hole 52 into thetank cavity 44. Within thetank cavity 44, a large percentage of the microorganisms and organic contaminants will tend to accumulate proximate to the surface of the cleaningfluid 72 such that a large portion of the biodegradation takes place proximate to the surface of the cleaningfluid 72. In theory, this forms a sort of vapor barrier that tends to minimize the evaporation of the cleaningfluid 72. If living microorganisms are not present in theparts washer 10, increasing amounts of organic waste will accumulate toward the surface of the cleaningfluid 72 in thetank cavity 44, and this condition is indicative of the need to replenish the microorganisms. In theory, however, if theparts washer 10 is used for normal parts cleaning, new microorganisms should never need to be added to the cleaningfluid 72 of theparts washer 10. Nonetheless, by virtue of the fact that thefilter pad 60 is the vehicle for adding the microorganisms to the cleaningfluid 72, as discussed above, microorganisms are added to the cleaningfluid 72 each time anew filter pad 60 is added to theparts washer 10, as discussed in greater detail below. By virtue of the microorganisms digesting the organic waste within thetank 12, the cleaningfluid 72 is “recycled” within theparts washer 10, whereby the cleaningfluid 72 has the potential to last for extended periods of time. It is likely, however, that some cleaningfluid 72 replenishment will be required, however, to make up for evaporative and “drag-out” losses incurred as parts are removed from thebasin cavity 18 in wet condition. Furthermore, by virtue of the cooperative effect of the filter pad 60 (removing particulate matter) and the microorganisms (digesting organic waste), the tank is, potentially, seldom in need of “dredging” to remove waste. Thepump 73 is preferably proximate to the bottom of thetank 12 such that any sludge that might tend to accumulate at the bottom of thetank cavity 44 is circulated through thefilter pad 60. - Referring back to
FIGS. 1 and 3 when the off/onswitch 32 is in the “on” position, electricity is supplied lo circuitry (not shown) which is housed within thecontrol panel 30 by way of a conventional power cord (not shown), and theindicator light 34 is illuminated. In accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention, once the off/onswitch 32 is in the “on” position, the circuitry, in combination with thethermostat 75, will activate and deactivate theheater 76. While thethermostat 75 senses that the temperature of the cleaningfluid 72 within thetank cavity 44 is below a desired temperature, theheater 76 is on, and while thethermostat 75 senses that the temperature of the cleaningfluid 72 is at or above the desired temperature, theheater 76 is off. The cleaningfluid 72 is preferably maintained in a temperature-range which supports the lives of the particular microorganisms employed within theparts washer 10. In accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the temperature is acceptably maintained in the range of approximately 110° to 115° degrees Fahrenheit. The float actuatedelectric switch 78 also controls the operation ofheater 76. When the magnet equippedfloat 80 drops downward due to a low level of cleaningfluid 72, theswitch 78 is actuated which in combination with the circuitry, disables theheater 76 and causes the lowlevel warning light 36 to illuminate. Operation of thepump 73 is controlled by thetimer switch 38. A user can manually actuate thetimer switch 38 which, in combination with the circuitry, causes thepump 73 to operate and automatically cut off after a certain period of time. In accordance with an alternate embodiment of the present invention, an additional switch (not shown) is provided that overrides thetimer switch 38 such that thepump 73 will remain running as long as the additional switch is “on”. - Referring back to
FIGS. 2 and 3 , theparts washer 10 is designed to provide easy access to thefilter pad 60. Access is obtained by simply lifting thefalse bottom member 62 out of thebasin cavity 18. In accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention there is no restrictive engagement between any of the components that are depicted as exploded away from each other inFIG. 2 , whereby the components of theparts washer 10 are readily accessible. - While certain of the preferred and alternate embodiments of the present invention have been disclosed herein, other embodiments of the apparatus and methods of the present invention will suggest themselves to persons skilled in the art in view of this disclosure. Therefore, it will be understood that variations and modifications can be effected within the spirit and scope of the invention and that the scope of the present invention should only be limited by the claims below. Additionally, while it is intended that the scope of the present invention also include various alternate embodiments, it should be understood that each of the embodiments disclosed herein, including the preferred embodiment, includes features and characteristics which are considered independently inventive. Accordingly, the disclosure of variations and alterations expressed in alternate embodiments is intended only to reflect on the breadth of the scope of the present invention without suggesting that any of the specifics features and characteristics of the preferred embodiment are in any way obvious or unimportant.
Claims (1)
1. A combination for cleaning organic matter from a part, the combination comprising:
a fluid;
a washing apparatus including, at least,
a tank for containing said fluid,
a basin for receiving the part, said basin including a drain in communication with said tank, and
a pump and conduit assembly for pumping said fluid from said tank into contact with the part within said basin, wherein said fluid flows from said basin back to said tank; and
a biological component within said fluid for biodegrading the organic matter.
Priority Applications (3)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US11/777,302 US20080135073A1 (en) | 1994-09-30 | 2007-07-13 | Parts washing system |
US12/350,990 US20090293922A1 (en) | 1994-09-30 | 2009-01-09 | Parts washing system |
US12/903,250 US7980257B2 (en) | 1994-09-30 | 2010-10-13 | Parts washing system |
Applications Claiming Priority (10)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US31590294A | 1994-09-30 | 1994-09-30 | |
US08/841,463 US6019110A (en) | 1994-09-30 | 1997-04-22 | Parts washing system |
US09/097,439 US6095163A (en) | 1994-09-30 | 1998-06-15 | Parts washing system |
US09/491,227 US6451125B1 (en) | 1994-09-30 | 2000-01-25 | Parts washing system |
US09/515,731 US6374835B1 (en) | 1994-09-30 | 2000-02-29 | Parts washing system |
US10/055,263 US20020074019A1 (en) | 1994-09-30 | 2001-10-25 | Parts washing system |
US10/407,342 US20030209262A1 (en) | 1994-09-30 | 2003-04-04 | Parts washing system |
US10/947,091 US20050056304A1 (en) | 1994-09-30 | 2004-09-22 | Parts washing system |
US11/089,305 US20050224095A1 (en) | 1994-09-30 | 2005-03-24 | Parts washing system |
US11/777,302 US20080135073A1 (en) | 1994-09-30 | 2007-07-13 | Parts washing system |
Related Parent Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US11/089,305 Continuation US20050224095A1 (en) | 1994-09-30 | 2005-03-24 | Parts washing system |
Related Child Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US12/350,990 Continuation US20090293922A1 (en) | 1994-09-30 | 2009-01-09 | Parts washing system |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
US20080135073A1 true US20080135073A1 (en) | 2008-06-12 |
Family
ID=23226560
Family Applications (14)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US08/577,753 Expired - Lifetime US6074491A (en) | 1994-09-30 | 1995-12-22 | Parts washing system |
US08/581,927 Expired - Lifetime US5961733A (en) | 1994-09-30 | 1996-01-02 | Parts washing system |
US08/582,092 Expired - Lifetime US6044854A (en) | 1994-09-30 | 1996-01-02 | Parts washing system |
US08/841,463 Expired - Lifetime US6019110A (en) | 1994-09-30 | 1997-04-22 | Parts washing system |
US09/097,439 Expired - Lifetime US6095163A (en) | 1994-09-30 | 1998-06-15 | Parts washing system |
US09/491,227 Expired - Fee Related US6451125B1 (en) | 1994-09-30 | 2000-01-25 | Parts washing system |
US09/515,731 Expired - Lifetime US6374835B1 (en) | 1994-09-30 | 2000-02-29 | Parts washing system |
US10/055,263 Abandoned US20020074019A1 (en) | 1994-09-30 | 2001-10-25 | Parts washing system |
US10/407,342 Abandoned US20030209262A1 (en) | 1994-09-30 | 2003-04-04 | Parts washing system |
US10/947,091 Abandoned US20050056304A1 (en) | 1994-09-30 | 2004-09-22 | Parts washing system |
US11/089,305 Abandoned US20050224095A1 (en) | 1994-09-30 | 2005-03-24 | Parts washing system |
US11/777,302 Abandoned US20080135073A1 (en) | 1994-09-30 | 2007-07-13 | Parts washing system |
US12/350,990 Abandoned US20090293922A1 (en) | 1994-09-30 | 2009-01-09 | Parts washing system |
US12/903,250 Expired - Fee Related US7980257B2 (en) | 1994-09-30 | 2010-10-13 | Parts washing system |
Family Applications Before (11)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US08/577,753 Expired - Lifetime US6074491A (en) | 1994-09-30 | 1995-12-22 | Parts washing system |
US08/581,927 Expired - Lifetime US5961733A (en) | 1994-09-30 | 1996-01-02 | Parts washing system |
US08/582,092 Expired - Lifetime US6044854A (en) | 1994-09-30 | 1996-01-02 | Parts washing system |
US08/841,463 Expired - Lifetime US6019110A (en) | 1994-09-30 | 1997-04-22 | Parts washing system |
US09/097,439 Expired - Lifetime US6095163A (en) | 1994-09-30 | 1998-06-15 | Parts washing system |
US09/491,227 Expired - Fee Related US6451125B1 (en) | 1994-09-30 | 2000-01-25 | Parts washing system |
US09/515,731 Expired - Lifetime US6374835B1 (en) | 1994-09-30 | 2000-02-29 | Parts washing system |
US10/055,263 Abandoned US20020074019A1 (en) | 1994-09-30 | 2001-10-25 | Parts washing system |
US10/407,342 Abandoned US20030209262A1 (en) | 1994-09-30 | 2003-04-04 | Parts washing system |
US10/947,091 Abandoned US20050056304A1 (en) | 1994-09-30 | 2004-09-22 | Parts washing system |
US11/089,305 Abandoned US20050224095A1 (en) | 1994-09-30 | 2005-03-24 | Parts washing system |
Family Applications After (2)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US12/350,990 Abandoned US20090293922A1 (en) | 1994-09-30 | 2009-01-09 | Parts washing system |
US12/903,250 Expired - Fee Related US7980257B2 (en) | 1994-09-30 | 2010-10-13 | Parts washing system |
Country Status (3)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (14) | US6074491A (en) |
AU (1) | AU3823595A (en) |
WO (1) | WO1996011071A2 (en) |
Families Citing this family (50)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
WO1996011071A2 (en) * | 1994-09-30 | 1996-04-18 | Chemfree Corporation | Parts washing system |
US20040203047A1 (en) * | 1999-04-30 | 2004-10-14 | Caren Michael P. | Polynucleotide array fabrication |
US6348147B1 (en) | 2000-05-31 | 2002-02-19 | Fbc Technologies, Inc. | Fluid flow system for floating biological contactor |
US6435424B1 (en) | 2000-07-27 | 2002-08-20 | Alto U.S. Inc. | Pressure washer with duty cycle temperature controller and method |
US6609257B1 (en) * | 2000-11-03 | 2003-08-26 | Fiore Industries, Inc. | Debridement and irrigation extremity basin |
US6742720B2 (en) * | 2000-11-17 | 2004-06-01 | Safe Foods Corp. | Spray application system |
US6391836B1 (en) | 2001-01-16 | 2002-05-21 | Bioclean, Usa | Biological cleaning system which forms a conversion coating on substrates |
US7763119B2 (en) * | 2005-04-22 | 2010-07-27 | Steelkor, L.L.C. | Kitchenware washers and methods of manufacturing the same |
US7527062B2 (en) * | 2001-02-15 | 2009-05-05 | Steelkor, L.L.C. | Kitchenware washers and methods of manufacturing the same |
US7475698B2 (en) * | 2005-04-22 | 2009-01-13 | Steelkor, L.L.C. | Kitchenware washers and methods of manufacturing the same |
US6659114B2 (en) | 2001-02-15 | 2003-12-09 | X-Stream Technologies Ii, Llc | Automated kitchenware washer |
DE10110186B4 (en) * | 2001-03-02 | 2007-02-15 | Robert Sporer | Washing device for cleaning objects such as machine parts or the like |
US20030203118A1 (en) * | 2002-04-26 | 2003-10-30 | Wickes Roger D. | Oscillating dispersion apparatus, system, and method |
BR0311200A (en) * | 2002-05-23 | 2005-02-22 | Unilever Nv | Article for use in an enzymatic tissue cleaning process, parts kit and method for tissue cleaning |
US6762047B2 (en) | 2002-06-24 | 2004-07-13 | Osprey Biotechnics, Inc. | Bacterial parts washer, composition and method of use |
US7124766B1 (en) * | 2002-09-20 | 2006-10-24 | Hedgpeth Rick L | Apparatus and use thereof in cleaning a respiratory device |
US7018528B2 (en) * | 2003-02-14 | 2006-03-28 | Lee F Donald | Portable purifying system |
US20040161341A1 (en) * | 2003-02-18 | 2004-08-19 | Kalchthaler Thomas J. | Drinking water pumping system |
US6874512B2 (en) * | 2003-04-10 | 2005-04-05 | Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc. | Parts washer with improved temperature and pump control |
FR2854824B1 (en) * | 2003-05-16 | 2005-07-08 | Clean 3 Bio System | PROCESS AND INSTALLATION FOR CLEANING PARTS SOILED BY ORGANIC MATTER BY BIO-DEPOLLUTION |
US9533330B2 (en) * | 2003-11-19 | 2017-01-03 | David Jonathan Tafoya | Removing soluble support material from rapid prototype part |
DE10355139A1 (en) * | 2003-11-26 | 2005-06-30 | BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH | Dishwasher with a system for water treatment |
US7128075B2 (en) * | 2003-12-01 | 2006-10-31 | Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc. | Parts washing apparatus |
US7138964B2 (en) * | 2003-12-30 | 2006-11-21 | Au Optronics Corp. | Mobile unit with dual panel display |
GB0405337D0 (en) * | 2004-03-09 | 2004-04-21 | Petty Robert H | Paint spraygun cleaner |
US9265400B2 (en) | 2005-04-22 | 2016-02-23 | Duke Manufacturing Co. | Commercial kitchenware washers and related methods |
JP2008536635A (en) * | 2005-04-22 | 2008-09-11 | スティールコー・リミテッド・ライアビリティ・カンパニー | Commercial dishwasher and related methods |
CA2539804A1 (en) * | 2006-03-07 | 2007-09-07 | Denise Lemay | Integrated apparatus and system for the treatment of waste fluids and drain networks |
US7303908B1 (en) * | 2006-07-27 | 2007-12-04 | Surface Technologies Ip Ag | Bioremediation assembly |
US7740711B2 (en) * | 2006-11-02 | 2010-06-22 | Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc. | Parts washer heater pump module |
DE102008019196B4 (en) | 2008-04-17 | 2018-06-14 | Vacuumschmelze Gmbh & Co. Kg | Use of a two-component structural adhesive for the bonding of rare-earth permanent magnets |
CA2689723A1 (en) * | 2010-01-05 | 2011-07-05 | Jacques St-Pierre | Bioremediation device |
US20110233120A1 (en) * | 2010-03-26 | 2011-09-29 | Ihler Calvin N | Food scrap strainer |
US9289801B2 (en) * | 2010-07-27 | 2016-03-22 | T3 Enterprises, Llc | Wash-out container |
DE102010041930A1 (en) * | 2010-10-04 | 2012-04-05 | Dürr Ecoclean GmbH | Apparatus and method for analyzing pollution |
WO2012068415A2 (en) | 2010-11-18 | 2012-05-24 | Rod Gibson | Undermount sink |
GB201117910D0 (en) | 2011-10-15 | 2011-11-30 | Safety Kleen Europ Ltd | Parts washing machiine |
USD735957S1 (en) | 2012-10-29 | 2015-08-04 | Chemfree Corporation | Parts washer |
USD747567S1 (en) | 2012-10-26 | 2016-01-12 | Chemfree Corporation | Parts washer |
USD733979S1 (en) | 2012-10-26 | 2015-07-07 | Chemfree Corporation | Parts washer |
US9132455B2 (en) | 2012-10-29 | 2015-09-15 | Chemfree Corporation | Portable parts washer |
CN105164061B (en) * | 2013-03-14 | 2020-02-07 | R3D3公司 | Method and apparatus for waste treatment |
JP5966097B1 (en) * | 2015-02-09 | 2016-08-10 | オリンパス株式会社 | Endoscope reprocessor |
CN105152306A (en) * | 2015-08-31 | 2015-12-16 | 南京大学 | Method for removing aged biological membrane of suspended filler of pharmacy industry waste water in ectopic manner |
US10703510B2 (en) | 2018-04-11 | 2020-07-07 | Delta And Sierra Holdings, Llc | APU cleaning system and method |
US10288534B1 (en) * | 2018-05-01 | 2019-05-14 | Frederick Matthew Thyng | Method of fluid sampling and device thereof |
US11351474B2 (en) * | 2019-03-27 | 2022-06-07 | Uni-Ram Corporation | Cleaning and fluid distillation apparatus |
US11697138B2 (en) | 2020-03-24 | 2023-07-11 | Rheem Manufacturing Company | Cleaning devices for personal care tools |
DE102021131879A1 (en) * | 2020-12-18 | 2022-06-23 | F&E Weber Solutions GmbH | Concentrate for a cleaning solution e.g. |
CN114130539B (en) * | 2021-11-20 | 2023-08-15 | 浙江越德环保科技有限公司 | Be used for abluent feed liquor case of oil smoke clarification plant electric field |
Citations (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US2573008A (en) * | 1946-08-14 | 1951-10-30 | Howard L Gorden | All-purpose auto parts cleaner |
US5407564A (en) * | 1993-01-25 | 1995-04-18 | Turf Industries, Inc. | Closed loop liquid treatment and recycling system |
US5494580A (en) * | 1993-09-30 | 1996-02-27 | Baltic General Investment Corporation | Method of decontamination of a hydrocarbon-polluted environment by the use of bacterial compositions |
Family Cites Families (122)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US168052A (en) * | 1875-09-21 | Improvement in sinks | ||
US41357A (en) * | 1864-01-26 | Improvement in filters | ||
US1382915A (en) * | 1920-09-23 | 1921-06-28 | Huggins Theodore | Dish-washing machine |
US1556913A (en) * | 1924-09-03 | 1925-10-13 | Fedele De Palma | Water filter |
US2010195A (en) * | 1934-06-23 | 1935-08-06 | Douglas P Clark | Washing apparatus |
GB475243A (en) * | 1937-03-11 | 1937-11-16 | Karl Reinhold Wester | Improvements in or relating to strainers in dish-washing machines |
US2254824A (en) * | 1939-01-04 | 1941-09-02 | George P Large | Washing machine |
US2236359A (en) * | 1940-06-06 | 1941-03-25 | Asher D Armstrong | Automatic humidifier |
US2438654A (en) * | 1944-02-25 | 1948-03-30 | Victor N Albertson | Auto parts washer |
US2573128A (en) * | 1947-04-05 | 1951-10-30 | Cavicchioli Mario | Device in dishwashing machine for recovering silverware and the like |
US3016841A (en) * | 1960-11-03 | 1962-01-16 | Practical Mfg Co | Fluid supply means and drive therefor for parts washers and the like |
US3352310A (en) * | 1965-03-15 | 1967-11-14 | Robert E Doyscher | Parts washer |
US3476600A (en) * | 1966-03-08 | 1969-11-04 | Ionics | Rinsing machine-washed dishes |
US3279605A (en) * | 1966-03-23 | 1966-10-18 | Filtermaster Corp | Edible oil filter |
US3378019A (en) * | 1966-04-08 | 1968-04-16 | Albert Armato | Parts washers |
DE1621604B1 (en) * | 1966-07-04 | 1970-09-03 | Karberg & Hennemann Kg | Device for cleaning, especially of soiled workpieces |
US3477361A (en) * | 1968-08-09 | 1969-11-11 | Wright D Bradshaw | Deep fat fryer filtering system |
US3522814A (en) * | 1968-12-06 | 1970-08-04 | Safety Kleen Corp | Washer for parts and the like |
US3845702A (en) * | 1970-04-01 | 1974-11-05 | Mies Filter Prod Inc | Apparatus for cooking chicken |
DE2023858A1 (en) * | 1970-05-15 | 1971-12-02 | Daimler Benz Ag | |
US3871956A (en) * | 1970-06-03 | 1975-03-18 | Bioteknika International | Microbial degradation of petroleum |
US3662890A (en) * | 1970-10-19 | 1972-05-16 | Environmental Services Inc | Waste treatment system |
US3707404A (en) * | 1971-05-12 | 1972-12-26 | Build All Fabricating Inc | Parts washer and method of solvent cleaning |
US3890988A (en) * | 1971-10-08 | 1975-06-24 | Solv X Inc | Cleaning assembly for automotive parts and the like |
BE791402A (en) * | 1971-11-16 | 1973-03-01 | Kansai Paint Co Ltd | METHOD FOR TREATING A METAL SURFACE |
US3771539A (en) * | 1972-05-19 | 1973-11-13 | Santis B De | Paint gun cleaner |
JPS5534233B2 (en) * | 1973-03-01 | 1980-09-05 | ||
US3846615A (en) * | 1973-04-05 | 1974-11-05 | Hobart Mfg Co | Liquid temperature control and low liquid level detector |
US4005010A (en) * | 1973-09-21 | 1977-01-25 | Imperial Chemical Industries Limited | Method of packing media in a tower or bed |
GB1484512A (en) | 1974-04-01 | 1977-09-01 | Exxon Research Engineering Co | Use of microorganisms in combination with surface active agents to synergistically disperse oil slicks |
US3957634A (en) * | 1974-05-20 | 1976-05-18 | Orensten Henry E | Filtration means and method |
FR2324354A1 (en) * | 1974-07-25 | 1977-04-15 | Equip Automobile Ste Fse | COMPOSITION FOR THE BIODEGRADABLE AQUEOUS EMULSION OF HYDROCARBONS AND FATS AND ITS PREPARATION PROCESS |
US3970560A (en) * | 1974-09-20 | 1976-07-20 | Metzger Herman U | Parts washer |
DE2449056C3 (en) * | 1974-10-15 | 1978-03-09 | Terma Gmbh Grenz-Oberflaechen-Chemie, 3008 Garbsen | Cleaning device |
US4049551A (en) * | 1975-03-12 | 1977-09-20 | Safety-Kleen Corporation | Safety device for open receptacle |
US3960728A (en) * | 1975-03-12 | 1976-06-01 | Safety-Kleen Corporation | Disposable filter apparatus |
IT1051033B (en) | 1975-12-03 | 1981-04-21 | Snam Progetti | METHOD FOR THE POLLUTION OF FRESH AND MARINE WATERS FROM OIL |
US4025363A (en) * | 1976-01-12 | 1977-05-24 | Benito De Santis | Spray equipment cleaner |
US4068114A (en) * | 1976-05-06 | 1978-01-10 | Whirlpool Corporation | Heater safety control |
US4128478A (en) * | 1976-06-29 | 1978-12-05 | Metzger Herman U | Parts washer |
US4230562A (en) | 1976-09-01 | 1980-10-28 | Snamprogetti S.P.A. | Method for depolluting fresh water and salt water bodies from crude oil, petroleum products and their derivatives |
US4122861A (en) * | 1977-06-27 | 1978-10-31 | Solv-X Inventions Ltd. | Pump support and fluid deflector assembly for parts washing machines |
US4238666A (en) * | 1978-03-13 | 1980-12-09 | Pomper William R | Portable electric single service beverage heating device |
US4226548A (en) * | 1978-08-21 | 1980-10-07 | Steam Stores, Inc. | Parts cleaning apparatus |
DE2911016C2 (en) | 1979-03-21 | 1983-04-14 | Gesellschaft für Biotechnologische Forschung mbH (GBF), 3300 Braunschweig | Process for removing residual amounts of oils or petroleum hydrocarbons from sea surfaces |
US4365383A (en) * | 1979-06-25 | 1982-12-28 | Elan Pressure Clean Limited | Cleaning apparatus for components |
FR2474473A1 (en) | 1979-12-20 | 1981-07-31 | Inst Francais Du Petrole | NEW FORMULATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF WATER POLLUTED BY HYDROCARBONS |
US4433698A (en) * | 1981-06-22 | 1984-02-28 | Trigent, Inc. | High pressure parts washer |
US4561903A (en) * | 1981-06-22 | 1985-12-31 | Trigent, Inc. | Method of solvent spray cleaning in an enclosed chamber |
US4452894A (en) * | 1981-10-09 | 1984-06-05 | Microlife Genetics, Inc. | Pseudomonas compositions |
DE3247431A1 (en) * | 1982-12-22 | 1984-06-28 | Henkel KGaA, 4000 Düsseldorf | METHOD FOR REGENERATION OR FOR RECYCLING AQUEOUS DEGREASING AND CLEANING SOLUTIONS |
US4623468A (en) | 1983-02-03 | 1986-11-18 | Labofina, S.A. | Method for treating oil slicks |
US4462910A (en) | 1983-02-03 | 1984-07-31 | Cosden Technology, Inc. | Oil slick dispersants using diguanidinium salt |
US4464256A (en) * | 1983-02-24 | 1984-08-07 | Gerard Plourde | Liquid settling and recycling machine |
US4505284A (en) * | 1983-03-07 | 1985-03-19 | Hurri-Kleen Corporation | Apparatus for solvent cleaning machinery parts and the like and for cleaning used solvent |
US4784169A (en) * | 1984-01-13 | 1988-11-15 | Chemcut Corporation | Apparatus for treating articles with solution to remove solids and then filtering the solution |
US4727031A (en) * | 1984-11-08 | 1988-02-23 | International Technology Corporation | Nutrient for stimulating aerobic bacteria |
US4925564A (en) * | 1985-02-25 | 1990-05-15 | Robert B. Grubbs | Bacterial incubator and method of use |
US5137694A (en) * | 1985-05-08 | 1992-08-11 | Ecolab Inc. | Industrial solid detergent dispenser and cleaning system |
US4713343A (en) | 1985-08-29 | 1987-12-15 | The United States Of America As Represented By The Administrator Of The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | Biodegradation of halogenated aliphatic hydrocarbons |
DE3680918D1 (en) | 1986-05-29 | 1991-09-19 | Zap Sib Ni Geologora | BACTERIAL COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR CLEANING WATER AND SOIL POLLUTED BY OIL. |
US4800906A (en) * | 1986-08-01 | 1989-01-31 | Alco Foodservice Equipment Company | Washing apparatus |
SU1496841A1 (en) | 1987-01-05 | 1989-07-30 | М. И. Кубицкий | Installation for washing articles |
US4746434A (en) * | 1987-06-24 | 1988-05-24 | Amoco Corporation | Process for treating sour water in oil refineries |
US4811791A (en) | 1987-08-04 | 1989-03-14 | Harnoy Gideon N | Enhanced oil recovery |
SE8801511L (en) * | 1987-09-21 | 1989-03-22 | Lars Aake Hilmer Haakansson | DEFROSTING PROCEDURE AND DEVICE THEREOF |
DE3733341A1 (en) * | 1987-10-02 | 1989-04-13 | Wintershall Ag | METHOD FOR IMPROVING MICROBIAL CLEANING OF HYDROCARBONS, ESPECIALLY WITH MINERAL OIL CONTAMINATED BOEDES, BY MICROBIAL OXIDATION |
US4765020A (en) * | 1987-11-30 | 1988-08-23 | Weihe Clyde R | Silverware washing machine |
US5019174A (en) | 1988-03-03 | 1991-05-28 | Micro Vesicular Systems, Inc. | Removing oil from surfaces with liposomal cleaner |
US5037551A (en) * | 1988-12-19 | 1991-08-06 | Weyerhaeuser Company | High-flow rate capacity aerobic biological dehalogenation reactor |
US4962034A (en) * | 1989-03-15 | 1990-10-09 | Aerovironment, Inc. | Bioremediation of organic contaminated soil and apparatus therefor |
US5132224A (en) * | 1989-06-21 | 1992-07-21 | The United States Of America As Represented By The Administrator Of The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | Biological remediation of creosote- and similarly-contaminated sites |
NZ234541A (en) * | 1989-07-19 | 1992-08-26 | Balisbex Pty Ltd | Parts cleaning apparatus; removable sludge chamber while solvent remains in apparatus |
US5055204A (en) * | 1989-08-29 | 1991-10-08 | Bogart John D | Soil and sludge treatment apparatus and method including agitation, aeration and recirculation |
SE8903452D0 (en) * | 1989-10-19 | 1989-10-19 | Lars Aake Hilmer Haakansson | PROCEDURE MAKES CONDITION OF YEARS AND STEEL SURFACES |
DK0435333T3 (en) * | 1989-12-29 | 1996-06-24 | Otsuka Pharma Co Ltd | Cephalosporin derivatives, process for their preparation and antimicrobial composition containing the derivatives |
JPH03232892A (en) * | 1990-02-05 | 1991-10-16 | Otsuka Pharmaceut Co Ltd | Cephalosporin derivative |
US4995409A (en) * | 1990-01-29 | 1991-02-26 | Watts Craig L | Automotive parts washer utilizing a volatile cleaning solution |
US5039415A (en) * | 1990-04-23 | 1991-08-13 | Smith Alvin J | Decontamination of hydrocarbon contaminated soil |
US5246023A (en) * | 1990-04-24 | 1993-09-21 | Electronic Controls Design, Inc. | Method and apparatus to clean and cleanliness test printed circuit boards |
RU2014286C1 (en) | 1990-05-24 | 1994-06-15 | Государственный научно-исследовательский институт биосинтеза белковых веществ | Method for water and soil purification of oil products |
DK236390D0 (en) * | 1990-10-01 | 1990-10-01 | Cps Kemi Aps | PLANT FOR WASHING SERIES GRAPH FRAMES |
US5193561A (en) * | 1990-11-29 | 1993-03-16 | Herkules Equipment Company | Apparatus having a fluid timer for cleaning paint from objects |
US5401413A (en) * | 1991-02-11 | 1995-03-28 | Yissum Research Development Company Of The Hebrew University Of Jerusalem | Method for enhancing the biodegradation of biodegradable organic wastes |
JP2996751B2 (en) * | 1991-02-15 | 2000-01-11 | ホシザキ電機株式会社 | Dishwashing equipment |
WO1992016314A1 (en) | 1991-03-12 | 1992-10-01 | Haakansson Lars | A device for cleaning objects, preferably of metal |
US5265633A (en) * | 1991-03-21 | 1993-11-30 | Knowlton Glenn C | Parts washer |
US5209851A (en) * | 1991-06-11 | 1993-05-11 | Hume Frank C | Remediation methods for toxic materials |
US5225083A (en) * | 1991-08-12 | 1993-07-06 | Pappas Thomas C | Method for bioremediation of grease traps |
DE4209052A1 (en) | 1991-08-16 | 1993-02-25 | Peter Prof Dr Kunz | Microbial degreasing without separate waste water treatment - using microorganisms for grease and oil removal and decomposition |
US5217616A (en) * | 1991-12-06 | 1993-06-08 | Allied-Signal Inc. | Process and apparatus for removal of organic pollutants from waste water |
US5298082A (en) * | 1992-04-06 | 1994-03-29 | Gene Weitz | Method for degreasing solid objects |
US5413713A (en) * | 1992-04-15 | 1995-05-09 | Day; Donal F. | Method for increasing the rate of anaerobic bioremediation in a bioreactor |
US5232299A (en) * | 1992-07-21 | 1993-08-03 | Better Engineering Mfg., Inc. | Parts washer |
US5368411A (en) * | 1992-08-20 | 1994-11-29 | Tuboscope Vetco International, Inc. | Method and apparatus for on the site cleaning of contaminated soil |
EP0588282B1 (en) * | 1992-09-14 | 1999-11-17 | Haldor Dr. Aamot | Rinsing and cleaning method for industrial goods |
US5287927A (en) * | 1992-11-10 | 1994-02-22 | David A. Pass | Vapor recovery apparatus and method |
US5303725A (en) * | 1993-02-18 | 1994-04-19 | Kleer-Flo Company | Machine part cleaning apparatus |
US5322078A (en) * | 1993-02-18 | 1994-06-21 | Kleer-Flo Company | Aqueous parts washing apparatus |
JPH0785767B2 (en) * | 1993-03-09 | 1995-09-20 | 栄一 吉田 | Filtration device |
US5314620A (en) * | 1993-04-02 | 1994-05-24 | Harvey Universal, Inc. | Cutting oil treatment |
US5413714A (en) * | 1993-04-16 | 1995-05-09 | Alliedsignal Inc. | Process for biological remediation of vaporous pollutants |
US5464533A (en) * | 1993-04-29 | 1995-11-07 | Kx Industries, L.P. | Solvent cleaning system with two stage filter |
US5339845A (en) * | 1993-07-26 | 1994-08-23 | Fuel Systems Textron, Inc. | Cleaning apparatus and method for fuel and other passages |
US5622627A (en) * | 1993-09-03 | 1997-04-22 | Advanced Waste Reduction, Inc. | Parts washer system |
JP3385074B2 (en) * | 1993-09-08 | 2003-03-10 | 株式会社フジタ | Microbial treatment of wastewater containing oils and fats |
US5563066A (en) * | 1993-10-26 | 1996-10-08 | Buchanan; Alan B. | Method and apparatus for remediating contaminated soil containing organic compounds |
US5469597A (en) * | 1993-11-04 | 1995-11-28 | Hydrowash Recycling Systems, Inc. | Closed loop surface cleaning system |
US5368653A (en) * | 1994-01-10 | 1994-11-29 | Layfield Company, Inc. | Parts washer for cleaning mechanical parts |
US5364789A (en) * | 1994-01-14 | 1994-11-15 | Guinn Lloyd J | Microbial cleaner |
US5458747A (en) * | 1994-01-21 | 1995-10-17 | Electrokinetics, Inc. | Insitu bio-electrokinetic remediation of contaminated soils containing hazardous mixed wastes |
US5454878A (en) * | 1994-02-17 | 1995-10-03 | Lockheed Idaho Technologies Company | Method for removing hydrocarbon contaminants from solid materials |
US5349974A (en) * | 1994-03-04 | 1994-09-27 | Mansur Industries Inc. | General parts washer |
US5388601A (en) * | 1994-03-15 | 1995-02-14 | Mansur; Pierre G. | Spray gun washing apparatus |
US5427128A (en) * | 1994-04-29 | 1995-06-27 | The Mart Corporation | Parts washer temperature/pressure equalization system |
US5529080A (en) * | 1994-05-13 | 1996-06-25 | The Modern Auto Recycling Techniques Corp. | Parts washer |
US5656156A (en) * | 1994-06-10 | 1997-08-12 | Sims; Charles | Filtration system for closed cycle parts washer |
US5492139A (en) * | 1994-08-01 | 1996-02-20 | B&S Research, Inc. | Method and apparatus for remediating contaminated material |
WO1996011071A2 (en) * | 1994-09-30 | 1996-04-18 | Chemfree Corporation | Parts washing system |
US6571810B1 (en) * | 1994-09-30 | 2003-06-03 | Zymo International, Inc. | Parts washing system |
US5804434A (en) * | 1994-10-17 | 1998-09-08 | Cash; Alan Brian | Process for removing solvent from soil and debris |
AUPN056395A0 (en) | 1995-01-16 | 1995-02-09 | University Of Melbourne, The | Production of genetically transformed forage grasses |
-
1995
- 1995-09-27 WO PCT/US1995/012382 patent/WO1996011071A2/en active Application Filing
- 1995-09-27 AU AU38235/95A patent/AU3823595A/en not_active Abandoned
- 1995-12-22 US US08/577,753 patent/US6074491A/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
-
1996
- 1996-01-02 US US08/581,927 patent/US5961733A/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1996-01-02 US US08/582,092 patent/US6044854A/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
-
1997
- 1997-04-22 US US08/841,463 patent/US6019110A/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
-
1998
- 1998-06-15 US US09/097,439 patent/US6095163A/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
-
2000
- 2000-01-25 US US09/491,227 patent/US6451125B1/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2000-02-29 US US09/515,731 patent/US6374835B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
-
2001
- 2001-10-25 US US10/055,263 patent/US20020074019A1/en not_active Abandoned
-
2003
- 2003-04-04 US US10/407,342 patent/US20030209262A1/en not_active Abandoned
-
2004
- 2004-09-22 US US10/947,091 patent/US20050056304A1/en not_active Abandoned
-
2005
- 2005-03-24 US US11/089,305 patent/US20050224095A1/en not_active Abandoned
-
2007
- 2007-07-13 US US11/777,302 patent/US20080135073A1/en not_active Abandoned
-
2009
- 2009-01-09 US US12/350,990 patent/US20090293922A1/en not_active Abandoned
-
2010
- 2010-10-13 US US12/903,250 patent/US7980257B2/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
Patent Citations (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US2573008A (en) * | 1946-08-14 | 1951-10-30 | Howard L Gorden | All-purpose auto parts cleaner |
US5407564A (en) * | 1993-01-25 | 1995-04-18 | Turf Industries, Inc. | Closed loop liquid treatment and recycling system |
US5494580A (en) * | 1993-09-30 | 1996-02-27 | Baltic General Investment Corporation | Method of decontamination of a hydrocarbon-polluted environment by the use of bacterial compositions |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
US6374835B1 (en) | 2002-04-23 |
WO1996011071A3 (en) | 1996-06-27 |
AU3823595A (en) | 1996-05-02 |
US6044854A (en) | 2000-04-04 |
US6074491A (en) | 2000-06-13 |
US6095163A (en) | 2000-08-01 |
US20090293922A1 (en) | 2009-12-03 |
US20030209262A1 (en) | 2003-11-13 |
US7980257B2 (en) | 2011-07-19 |
US20110036377A1 (en) | 2011-02-17 |
US5961733A (en) | 1999-10-05 |
US6019110A (en) | 2000-02-01 |
US20050224095A1 (en) | 2005-10-13 |
US20020074019A1 (en) | 2002-06-20 |
US20050056304A1 (en) | 2005-03-17 |
US6451125B1 (en) | 2002-09-17 |
WO1996011071A2 (en) | 1996-04-18 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US6374835B1 (en) | Parts washing system | |
US6440226B2 (en) | Parts washing system | |
WO1996011071A9 (en) | Parts washing system | |
EP2415532B1 (en) | Parts washer and method of washing parts | |
US6328045B1 (en) | Parts washing system | |
US6057147A (en) | Apparatus and method for bioremediation of hydrocarbon-contaminated objects | |
US9707602B2 (en) | System and method for washing mechanical parts | |
Kohli | Microbial cleaning for removal of surface contamination | |
JP2003001282A (en) | Waste water treating device | |
RU2172651C2 (en) | Systen for microbiological cleaning of machine tools and mechanisms, microbiological washing unit and method of washing (versions) | |
JPH08299949A (en) | Oily material recovering device |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
STCB | Information on status: application discontinuation |
Free format text: ABANDONED -- FAILURE TO RESPOND TO AN OFFICE ACTION |