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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 05, 1997
Filed:
Jul. 29, 1996
Robert Bee, Lafayette, LA (US);
Pat Cummins, Lafayette, LA (US);
Other;
Abstract
A process for removing impurities from the threaded end of a tubular member by placing a housing around the end of the first end of the member, for defining a collection space between the member and the housing; sealing the bore of the member with an inflatable bladder positioned within the bore the first end of the member; sealing the space between the wall of the housing and the wall of the tubular member so that the collection space is maintained within the housing; spraying the threads of the first end of the member with a pressurized spray so that the contaminants are removed from the threads and are collected in the housing; and removing the contaminated fluid collected in the housing during the spraying process so that the contaminated fluid does not make contact with the surrounding environment.