Automated tank cleaning and monitoring device

US9302301B2 · US · B2

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FieldValue
Publication numberUS-9302301-B2
Application numberUS-61297906-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateDec 19, 2006
Priority dateDec 19, 2006
Publication dateApr 5, 2016
Grant dateApr 5, 2016

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A tank cleaning system provides control and monitoring of the spray head mechanism while maintaining mechanical simplicity and a robust construction. The tank cleaning system automatically accounts for one or more characteristics of the vessel being cleaned and modifies the cleaning operation accordingly.

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What is claimed is: 1. A tank cleaning system comprising: a tank cleaning device having a single shaft linked to a spray head mechanism via a gearing mechanism, said single shaft being driven by a single actuator that causes rotation of the single shaft about a drive axis, wherein rotation of the single shaft causes rotation of the spray head mechanism about the drive axis and a second axis disposed perpendicular to the drive axis such that at least one orifice of the spray head m…

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    Operations & Transport · mapped topic

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What does patent US9302301B2 cover?
A tank cleaning system provides control and monitoring of the spray head mechanism while maintaining mechanical simplicity and a robust construction. The tank cleaning system automatically accounts for one or more characteristics of the vessel being cleaned and modifies the cleaning operation accordingly.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Bramsen Franklin Erik, Spraying Systems Co
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification B08B9/0936. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Apr 05 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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