Stephen E Winters

US Patent:

43533817, Oct 12, 1982

Filed:

Feb 27, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/239120

Inventors:

Stephen G. Winters - Wichita KS

International Classification:

B08B 302

US Classification:

134111

Abstract:

The invention is a fluid cleaner apparatus operable to clean automotive parts or the like including (1) a support housing assembly to hold a cleaning fluid therein; (2) a parts support assembly to hold and agitate items to be cleaned; and (3) a fluid actuator assembly operable to (a) supply air pressure to dry items and move the cleaning fluid, and (b) supply and filter the cleaning fluid. The support housing assembly includes a main support housing; a parts support assembly secured to the main support housing operable to receive items thereon for cleaning and drying; and a lid assembly connected to the main support housing operable to enclose same during a cleaning operation for obvious safety reasons. The main support housing includes a parts section mounted on a fluid reservoir section with the fluid actuator assembly operable to force the cleaning fluid from the fluid reservoir section to the desired level. The parts support assembly includes a basket assembly to receive, hold, and rotate the items to be treated in the cleaning fluid.