Test probe cleaning
US6280298A · kind A · utility
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30Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 24, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB24B1/00
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to apparatus and methods for cleaning debris from a test probe. Debris is cleaned from the test probe by oxidizing the test probe debris in an oxidizing agent and dissolving said oxidized debris in a cleaning agent. Preferably, a membrane, such as a liquid polymer, is disposed over the oxidizing agent and/or the cleaning agent to prevents any off-gassing of either agent, prevent reaction of either agent with ambient atmosphere or each other, and/or prevent either agent being spilled and/or having personnel exposed to either agent.
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