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Apparatus for steam degreasing

Assignee: Uddeholms AB
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Filing: 1970-03-20
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Granted: 1972-04-18
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Expires: 1990-03-20
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Abstract

Abstract Oily articles are degreased by being immersed into the vapour of a boiling solvent, such as trichloroethylene. Immediately after the articles have entered into said vapour they are exposed to a powerful jet of oily solvent. Said oily solvent jet removes foreign particles adhering to the surface of the articles.

Inventors

  • 👤 Kurt Anders Holm
  • 👤 Rune Einar Hansson
  • 👤 Bengt Gunnar Berglund

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-02 11:08
CPC Classifications
C; C23; C23G; C23G5/00; C23G5/02; C23G5/04

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 27 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said spray means are disposed from about 100 mm. to 300 mm. below the upper surface of the vapor zone.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 26 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 and further comprising a filter means for removing solid contaminants from the oily solvent being pumped to said spray means.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1975-04-18 1975-10-18 1976-04-18 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1979-04-18 1979-10-18 1980-04-18 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1983-04-18 1983-10-18 1984-04-18 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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