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Method and device for cleaning solid elements

US5643367A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 1995
Grant dateJul 1, 1997
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Expiry dateNov 15, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C33/72
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method and device for cleaning solid elements such as glass making moulds. The moulds are cleaned by first removing greases or organic materials and then cleaning by photo-ablation by a laser impact of at least a portion of the surface of the moulds. The two steps may be repeated.

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