Portable cleaning apparatus for gas distribution tube
US6523556B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 12, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M16/08
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A portable flushing apparatus for cleaning the interior of a gas distribution tube. The apparatus includes a first reservoir structure housing a first solvent an a first conduit leading therefrom for selectively transporting solvent to the interior of the tube to be cleaned. A second reservoir structure houses a second solvent generally employed in a final cleaning flush, and has a second conduit leading therefrom for selectively transporting solvent to the interior of the tube. A gas supply conduit is included for selectively transporting purging gas to the interior of the tube. A downstream conduit collects or for releases for testing fluid from the tube. The entire apparatus can include a wheeled carrier. A liquid collector can be situated beneath the gas distribution tube for capturing any spilled solvent
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