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US 6,520,097 B2Granted
Method of an apparatus for rapid in-line incinerating of contaminant coated hangers and/or parts using high energy sources
OwnerJames Thomas Shiveleyinventor
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Abstract
Method and Apparatus for high intensity infrared burn-off of contaminants on articles moving continuously through an in-line production process.
Claims9
A method of rapid incineration of contaminants on articles in a continuous moving environment without removing the articles from the conveyance means, comprising the steps of:
- A) passing the articles in situ on the conveyance means past a high intensity energy source;
- B) elevating the temperature of the contaminants on the article to the incineration point;
- C) supplying energy to the high intensity energy source in proportion to the speed of the moving articles whereby the time of the articles within the high intensity energy source equals the time to the incineration point and,
- D) only energizing the high intensity energy source during intervals when the article is within the high intensity energy source.
1 more element
The method of claim 9 including the further step of cleaning the article with an ultra-sonic cleaning bath.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.