US3131040A
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Water separator
Assignee: Garrett Corp
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Filing: 1960-12-23
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Granted: 1964-04-28
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Expires: 1980-12-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Winfred F Dunn
- 👤 Irving G Austin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 22:14
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24F; F24F3/00; F24F3/12; F24F3/14; F24F3/1411
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
APPARATUS OPERABLE IN ANY ATTITUDE OR UNDER CONDITIONS OF ZERO GRAVITY FOR COLLECTING AND REMOVING LIQUID ENTRAINED IN A STREAM OF GASEOUS FLUID, COMPRISING: A HOUSING HAVING A COVER AND A PLURALITY OF DEPENDENT WALL PLATES; AN INLET ASSOCIATED WITH THE WALL PLATES OF SAID HOUSING FOR ADMITTING MOISTURE-LADEN FLUID INTO SAID HOUSING; AN OUTLET ASSOCIATED WITH THE WALL PLATES OF SAID HOUSING FOR CONVEYING DRY FLUID FROM SAID HOUSING; A BODY OF POROUS ABSORBENT MATERIAL NORMALLY DISPOSED IN SAID HOUSING IN THE LINE OF FLOW OF FLUID INTERMEDIATE SAID INLET AND SAID OUTLET TO ABSORB THE MOISTURE IN THE FLUID; AN IMPERFORATE PLATE SECURED ON THE END OF THE BODY OF POROUS ABSORBENT MATERIAL OPPOSITE THE COVER OF SAID HOUSING; A NONRETURN VALVE ASSOCIATED WITH THE COVER OF SAID HOUSING AND ARRANGED TO PERMIT FLUID TO FLOW OUTWARDLY FROM SAID HOUSING;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
APPARATUS OPERABLE IN ANY ATTITUDE OR UNDER CONDITIONS OF ZERO GRAVITY FOR COLLECTING AND REMOVING LIQUID ENTRAINED IN A STREAM OF GASEOUS FLUID, COMPRISING: A HOUSING HAVING A COVER AND A PLURALITY OF DEPENDENT WALL PLATES; AN INLET ASSOCIATED WITH THE WALL PLATES OF SAID HOUSING FOR ADMITTING MOISTURE-LADEN FLUID INTO SAID HOUSING; AN OUTLET ASSOCIATED WITH THE WALL PLATES OF SAID HOUSING FOR CONVEYING DRY FLUID FROM SAID HOUSING; A BODY OF POROUS ABSORBENT MATERIAL NORMALLY DISPOSED IN SAID HOUSING IN THE LINE OF FLOW OF FLUID INTERMEDIATE SAID INLET AND SAID OUTLET TO ABSORB THE MOISTURE IN THE FLUID; AN IMPERFORATE PLATE SECURED ON THE END OF THE BODY OF POROUS ABSORBENT MATERIAL OPPOSITE THE COVER OF SAID HOUSING; A NONRETURN VALVE ASSOCIATED WITH THE COVER OF SAID HOUSING AND ARRANGED TO PERMIT FLUID TO FLOW OUTWARDLY FROM SAID HOUSING;
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) | 1967-04-28 | 1967-10-28 | 1968-04-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-04-28 | 1971-10-28 | 1972-04-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-04-28 | 1975-10-28 | 1976-04-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |