THOMAS P. HIGGINS
Asbestos in Peabody, MA
License number
Massachusetts LAW-0412
Issued Date
3, 1991
Expiration Date
11, 1991
Category
Asbestos Program
Type
Asbestos Worker
Address
Address
Peabody, MA
Professional information
Scaling Needle Gun Shroud
US Patent:
5267382, Dec 7, 1993
Filed:
Sep 4, 1992
Appl. No.:
7/939905
Inventors:
Alan P. Aulson - Georgetown MA
Thomas P. Higgins - Peabody MA
Loran E. Sullivan - Georgetown MA
Thomas P. Higgins - Peabody MA
Loran E. Sullivan - Georgetown MA
International Classification:
B23D 7900
US Classification:
29 8114
Abstract:
A needle scaling device for environmentally safe removal of material such as lead paint or the like, from difficult to clean surfaces, such as bridges. The needle scaling device includes a plurality of reciprocably movable needles which strike the surface being treated, to chip away the paint. A cowling is disposed about the distal end of the device to enshroud the needles. The cowling has an annular array of bristles disposed on its distal end, to provide a flexible shroud and hence a containment plenum around the needles.