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Portable cleaning apparatus for gas distribution tube

US6523556B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 12, 2001
Grant dateFeb 25, 2003
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Expiry dateJul 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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