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Automated condensate drain line cleaning system, method and kit

US8646474B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 22, 2010
Grant dateFeb 11, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 31, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/85978
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Automated condensate drain line cleaning apparatus are disclosed. In one aspect, an apparatus may include a controller, a fluid supply line, and at least one fluid flow regulation device. The at least one fluid flow regulation device may be electrically coupled with the controller to receive at least one control signal from the controller. The at least one fluid flow regulation device may cause a fluid to flow into a condensate drain line through the fluid supply line responsive to the at least one control signal. Other apparatus as well as methods and kits are also disclosed.

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