Cleaning a hot soldering iron tip using dry melamine sponge

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2011-01-18

2011-01-18

Ward, Jessica L (Department: 1793)

Metal fusion bonding

Metallic heat applicator

C015S220400, C015S218100, C015S104001, C015S244100, C428S315500, C428S131000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07870990

ABSTRACT:
In one aspect the invention provides a method of cleaning molten solder from the hot tip of a soldering iron that does not require a water-laden sponge. The hot tip of the iron is wiped against a block of dry open-celled melamine foam. The block is formed with an inclined through-hole that leads to the bottom of a receptacle holding the block. The hot tip is wiped against the foam surrounding an upper end of the through-hole, and the molten solder removed from the tip accumulates in the receptacle below.

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Miscellaneous soldering iron holders and sponges showing use of wet type sponge for cleaning soldering tips.

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