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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 07, 2002
Filed:
Jan. 27, 2000
Lewis Bryan Kefauver, Bel Air, MD (US);
EFC Systems, Inc., Havre de Grace, MD (US);
Abstract
A device for supplying a mixture of fluids (cleaning agent and air) to a color bank in a paint finishing system for the purpose of removing paint residue, thereby flushing out the system. The device, may be supplied with any number and types of fluids. The device comprises valves for the purpose of activating fluid flow, an overall shape that allows for easing mounting in an existing color changer rack system or as an independent device, and a screen plate located in the path of the fluids, for the purpose of mixing the fluids. A screen plate and discharge port is configured into the body of the device to deliver the cleaning fluid mixture in a turbulent swirling movement to the next section of the color bank or to the next item to be cleaned. A method of cleaning a color bank using the device is disclosed.