Thomas R. McWhorter
Engineering in Savannah, GA
License number
Louisiana PE.0018226
Issued Date
Jul 24, 1979
Expiration Date
Sep 30, 2017
Category
Civil Engineer
Type
Civil Engineer
Address
Address
PO Box 9420, Savannah, GA 31412
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.