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Methods and apparatus for ultrasonic cleaning

US8709338B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 8, 2009
Grant dateApr 29, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 2, 2030

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  • 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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