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Tank excavator

US10786905B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 16, 2019
Grant dateSep 29, 2020
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Expiry dateApr 16, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG21F9/34
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Devices, apparatus, systems, vehicles and methods for cleaning contaminated tanks without introducing free water or liquefier into the tanks. A mobile vehicle with left and right sets of tracks can support a gathering arm assembly, a bucket assembly, an eductor vacuum, and a pump/tank assembly that can be used to remove and break up waste debris from a contaminated tank.

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