THOMAS R MCWHORTER
Engineers in Savannah, GA
License number
Pennsylvania PE020509E
Category
Engineers
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
2
Savannah, GA 31412
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Professional information
Robotic Tank Cleaning Device And Method
US Patent:
2011031, Dec 29, 2011
Filed:
Jun 24, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/168284
Inventors:
Thomas R. McWhorter - Savannah GA, US
International Classification:
B08B 9/093, B08B 7/00
US Classification:
134 2218, 134167 R
Abstract:
A robotic tank cleaning device is described, which comprises a robotic body, at least one motor attached to at least one wheel of the robotic body, and a cleaning head attached to the robotic body. A method of cleaning a tank is also described, which method provides a maneuverable robotic device insertable through an entry point of a tank without entry of personnel therethrough for cleaning of the tank via a cleaning head.