Methods and apparatus for ultrasonic cleaning
US8709338B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 8, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L2601/17
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method of cleaning a surface by applying highly propagating ultrasonic energy to said surface, the method comprises immersing at least a portion of the surface into a fluid, wherein said fluid is in contact with an highly propagating ultrasonic energy emitting assembly; and emitting highly propagating ultrasonic energy from the assembly into the fluid to generate cavitation at the surface thereby cleaning said surface.
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