Abstract: Vulcanized rubber can be removed from a metal component such as a pipe by exposing the vulcanized rubber to a swelling agent. The vulcanized rubber absorbs the swelling agent, causing the rubber to swell and put stress on the bond between the rubber and metal. After a sufficient period of time, the vulcanized rubber can be easily removed from the metal component.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 5, 2023
Date of Patent:
September 8, 2026
Assignee:
CAN CLEANTECH
Inventors:
Brian H. Harrison, Hurdon A. Hooper, Matthew Ness, Alex Kyle