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Apparatus for cleaning articles

US7516748B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 24, 2003
Grant dateApr 14, 2009
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Expiry dateMar 27, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25D17/00
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for performing electrochemical processes using an array of dedicated cells is disclosed. Various construction details and steps of the method are developed which promote, in one embodiment, automating the method of performing the processes and cleaning the articles between electrochemical processes. In one embodiment, the array of dedicated cells includes rinsing cells which have a rinse chamber adapted to receive an article and flow rinse fluid such that the fluid impinges against the article at predetermined locations.

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