US3104222A
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Solvent-water separator tanks for use in cleaning installations
Assignee: MAX BOEHLER AND FERDINAND WEBE
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Filing: 1960-02-25
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Granted: 1963-09-17
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Expires: 1980-02-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Fuehring Heinrich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 21:39
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D17/00; B01D17/02; B01D17/0202; B01D17/04; B01D17/045; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S210/00; Y10S210/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A DEVICE FOR SEPARATING A MIXTURE OF WATER AND A HEAVIER SOLVENT INTO ITS COMPONENTS, COMPRISING A TANK WITH AN INLET FOR SAID MIXTURE AT ONE END AND WITH TWO OUTLETS AT THE OTHER INCLUDING AN UPPER OUTLET FOR WATER AND A LOWER OUTLET FOR THE SOLVENT, SAID TANK HAVING A ROOF AND A BOTTOM; A PLURALITY OF SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL PARTITIONS INCLUDING LIQUID-PERMEABLE LAYERS OF HYDROPHOBIC FOBERS, SAID PARTITIONS BEING SERIALLY DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID ENDS AND ECTENDING COMPLETELY ACROSS SAID TANK BETWEEN TWO LEVELS SPACED FROM SAID ROOF AND SAID BOTTOM, THEREBY FORMING AN OVERFLOW PATH FOR SAID MIXTURE UPON A CLOGGING OF SAID LAYERS; AND A LAYER OF HYGROSCOPIC MATERIAL DISPOSED ON SAID BOTTOM BELOW SAID PARTITION.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
118 words
A DEVICE FOR SEPARATING A MIXTURE OF WATER AND A HEAVIER SOLVENT INTO ITS COMPONENTS, COMPRISING A TANK WITH AN INLET FOR SAID MIXTURE AT ONE END AND WITH TWO OUTLETS AT THE OTHER INCLUDING AN UPPER OUTLET FOR WATER AND A LOWER OUTLET FOR THE SOLVENT, SAID TANK HAVING A ROOF AND A BOTTOM; A PLURALITY OF SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL PARTITIONS INCLUDING LIQUID-PERMEABLE LAYERS OF HYDROPHOBIC FOBERS, SAID PARTITIONS BEING SERIALLY DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID ENDS AND ECTENDING COMPLETELY ACROSS SAID TANK BETWEEN TWO LEVELS SPACED FROM SAID ROOF AND SAID BOTTOM, THEREBY FORMING AN OVERFLOW PATH FOR SAID MIXTURE UPON A CLOGGING OF SAID LAYERS; AND A LAYER OF HYGROSCOPIC MATERIAL DISPOSED ON SAID BOTTOM BELOW SAID PARTITION.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-09-16 | 1967-03-18 | 1967-09-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-16 | 1971-03-18 | 1971-09-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-16 | 1975-03-18 | 1975-09-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |