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Cleaning and/or inspecting robot for hazardous environments including catalyst removal

US7434601B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 2003
Grant dateOct 14, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E30/30
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A vacuum line connected to a robotic device is run into a reactor vessel. The robotic device has a rotating body, a cleaning arm, and stabilizing arms to stabilize the robotic device within the reactor vessel. The robotic device may be controlled/monitored from a remote control station in communication with the robotic device.

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