Method and apparatus for cleaning electronic and other devices
CA 2011397 C · Owner: Mittag, Michael T. · Inventors: Elliott, Donald A.; Roberts, Alan S.; Mittag, Michael T.
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A method and apparatus for cleaning workpieces particularly printed circuit boards upon which electrical components have been soldered, is capable of using a potentially flammable or explosive liquid cleaning solvent. In one embodiment, there are two immersion wash stages between which is a spray wash stage. The spray wash stage is formed as a closed chamber which is sealed when the immersion wash stages by liquid seals. To reduce the danger of fire or explosion in the spray wash stage an inert gas such as Nitrogen is introduced into the closed chamber. In another embodiment the spray nozzles are immersed in liquid solvent in a combined immersion/spray wash stage. This reduces atomization …
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- Filed March 2, 1990 and granted July 12, 1994. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended March 2, 2010.
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