Fluid handling – Processes – Cleaning – repairing – or assembling
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-26
2011-04-26
Lee, Kevin L (Department: 3753)
Fluid handling
Processes
Cleaning, repairing, or assembling
C137S015040, C137S241000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07931044
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a valve body and condensate holding tank flushing system and method for use in a delayed coker operation.
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Lah Ruben F.
Larsen Gary
Curtiss-Wright Flow Control Corporation
Kirton & McConkie
Krieger Michael F.
Lee Kevin L
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