Gas cylinder cleansing apparatus
US5210901A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 7, 1992 |
| Grant date | May 18, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 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.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.