Flush rinse apparatus for electroplating operations

Details Flush rinse apparatus for electroplating operations Flush rinse apparatus for electroplating operations

2005-01-07

2009-12-15

Stinson, Frankie L (Department: 1792)

Cleaning and liquid contact with solids

Apparatus

Sequential work treating receptacles or stations with means...

Reexamination Certificate

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07631652

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for rinsing an article includes a tank having an upper portion, the upper portion including a rim; a discharge pipe connected to the tank; a generally cylindrical spray assembly disposed in a middle portion of the tank; a second tank; a source of rinse fluid connected to the second tank and to the spray assembly through a valve, the valve being operable to open to both the second tank and the spray assembly when a level of rinse fluid in the second tank is decreasing and operable to close to both the second tank and the spray assembly when the level in the second tank is at a full level; a fluid connection between the second tank and the rim of the tank; and a second valve disposed in the fluid connection and operable to open to allow rinse fluid to flow from the second tank to the rim of the tank and operable to close to allow refilling of the second tank.

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