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Chimney cleaning apparatus

US4727617A · kind A · utility

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1Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 9, 1985
Grant dateMar 1, 1988
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 9, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF23J3/026
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An improved fully automatic motor driven cleaning apparatus, which is permanently installed in a heat insulated compartment over the outlet of the chimney, without any portion of the mechanism extending into or attaching to the chimney or flue. The cleaning device is returned to a position above the chimney outlet after each cleaning cycle. The unit is remotely operated by a separate and detachable control module which plugs into any household electrical outlet.

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