Brushing – scrubbing – and general cleaning – Implements – Pipe – tube – or conduit cleaner
Patent
1996-08-13
1998-09-22
Graham, Gary K.
Brushing, scrubbing, and general cleaning
Implements
Pipe, tube, or conduit cleaner
15104095, 1510418, 29 8102, B08B 902
Patent
active
058096035
ABSTRACT:
A pipe cleaning tool (10) comprises a cleaning assembly (12) and a hollow riser (14) received over the assembly (12). The cleaning assembly (12) defines and axis of rotation and includes a drive shaft (16) for rotating the assembly about the axis and resilient blades (18) operatively coupled with the drive shaft (16). The blades (18) include first and second edges (24, 26), and are movable between contracted and expanded conditions. The riser (14) is configured for axial movement relative to the cleaning assembly (12) between first and second positions for shifting the blades (18) between the contracted and expanded conditions. The tool (10) is configured for cleaning pipe prior to joining pipe.
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