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Kaivac awarded patent for QuickDraw cleaning system

June 14, 2010—The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has awarded a patent to Kaivac, Inc., for its QuickDraw System, according to the company's recent announcement. This instant chemical-injection system is specifically designed to allow users in smaller facilities to take advantage of...

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