Tank cleaning system using collapsible robotic tank entry vehicle

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PATENT NO 5640982
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08342340

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A system for cleaning storage tanks is disclosed having a remotely controlled collapsibile tracked robotic tank entry vehicle, a closed circuit television system for observation including controllable light sources and an articulatible nozzle, also remotely controllable. The nozzle is capable of rotation fully 360 degrees in each of two planes perpendicular to each other under hydraulic control fully independent of its source of cleaning fluid for delivery to the tank.

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HYRDOCHEM INDUSTRIAL SERVICES INC900 GEORGIA AVENUE DEER PARK TX 77536

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  • 1994 Application Filing Year
  • B08B Class
  • 432 Applications Filed
  • 174 Patents Issued To-Date
  • 40.28 % Issued To-Date
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Arnold, Kermit Ray League City, TX 2 32
Landry, Kenneth Charles League City, TX 2 32

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