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Method of cleaning elongated objects

US5395454A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 9, 1993
Grant dateMar 7, 1995
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB08B7/0092
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Method and apparatus for cleaning elongated objects of surface contaminants. The elongated objects are exposed to a liquid or solid inert gas at suitable quantities to embrittle the contaminants. The elongated objects are then drawn through a die orifice causing the embrittled surface contaminants to be removed from the elongated objects.

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