Patent · US Expired

Gas cylinder cleansing apparatus

US5210901A · kind A · utility

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2Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 7, 1992
Grant dateMay 18, 1993
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 7, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF17C2260/048
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

There is provided a relatively simple and inexpensive combination cylinder inverter and cleansing apparatus. A cradle for the cylinder is rotatably mounted for inversion on a frame. An adjustable head plate is mounted on the cradle to both support the cylinder on the cradle when inverted and insert a nozzle for the cleansing and drying fluid. A flexible pressure hose and fittings are provided to allow filling the cylinder with water for washing and supplying air for the drying operation.

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