US3070969A
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Separation systems
Assignee: Carrier Corp
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Filing: 1960-07-11
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Granted: 1963-01-01
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Expires: 1980-07-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Carlyle M Ashley
- 👤 Cyrus M Bosworth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 23:01
CPC Classifications
C; C02; C02F; C02F1/00; C02F1/22; C02F2103/00; C02F2103/08; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A20/00; Y02A20/124
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A METHOD OF SEPARATING THE SOLID AND LIQUID COMPONENTS OF A SLURRY COMPRISING THE STEPS OF INTRODUCING THE SLURRY INTO A SEPARATION COLUMN UNDER PRESSURE; CONSOLIDATING THE SOLID COMPONENT OF SAID SLURRY IN SAID SEPARATION COLUMN INTO A MASS HAVING A RELATIVELY LOW PERMEABILITY; PRODUCING A PRESSURE DROP THROUGH THE CONSOLIDATED MASS OF SOLID COMPONENT SUFFICIENT TO MOVE SAID CONSOLIDATED MASS OF SOLID COMPONENT THROUGH SAID COLUMN BY WITHDRAWING LIQUID COMPONENT THROUGH SAID CONSOLIDATED MASS IN A PREDETERMINED DESIRED DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT THEREBY CREATING A HYDRAULIC PRESSURE CAUSING SAID SOLID COMPONENT TO ALSO MOVE THROUGH SAID COLUMN IN SAID PREDETERMINED DIRECTION; AND HARVESTING SAID SOLID COMPONENT AT A REGION REMOTE FROM THE REGION OF WITHDRAWAL OF SAID LIQUID COMPONENT.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
119 words
A METHOD OF SEPARATING THE SOLID AND LIQUID COMPONENTS OF A SLURRY COMPRISING THE STEPS OF INTRODUCING THE SLURRY INTO A SEPARATION COLUMN UNDER PRESSURE; CONSOLIDATING THE SOLID COMPONENT OF SAID SLURRY IN SAID SEPARATION COLUMN INTO A MASS HAVING A RELATIVELY LOW PERMEABILITY; PRODUCING A PRESSURE DROP THROUGH THE CONSOLIDATED MASS OF SOLID COMPONENT SUFFICIENT TO MOVE SAID CONSOLIDATED MASS OF SOLID COMPONENT THROUGH SAID COLUMN BY WITHDRAWING LIQUID COMPONENT THROUGH SAID CONSOLIDATED MASS IN A PREDETERMINED DESIRED DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT THEREBY CREATING A HYDRAULIC PRESSURE CAUSING SAID SOLID COMPONENT TO ALSO MOVE THROUGH SAID COLUMN IN SAID PREDETERMINED DIRECTION; AND HARVESTING SAID SOLID COMPONENT AT A REGION REMOTE FROM THE REGION OF WITHDRAWAL OF SAID LIQUID COMPONENT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1965-12-31 | 1966-07-02 | 1967-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-12-31 | 1970-07-02 | 1971-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-12-31 | 1974-07-02 | 1975-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |