US3176501A
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Entrainment and mist separator
Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Co
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Filing: 1961-12-08
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Granted: 1965-04-06
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Expires: 1981-12-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William C Briggs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 09:13
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N1/00; G01N1/28; G01N1/40; G01N30/00; G01N30/02; G01N30/04; G01N30/06; G01N30/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING ENTRAINED MATERIAL FROM A GAS CONTAINING THE SAME COMPRISING A TUBE HAVING, IN THE ORDER NAMED, AN INLET, A STRAIGHT SECTION, AND AN ELBOW SECTION HAVING A SHORT RADIUS AND A DOWNWARDLY DIRECTED OUTLET; MEANS FOR SUBJECTING SAID GAS TO CENTRIFUGAL FORCE IN SAID STRAIGHT SECTION TO CAUSE SAID ENTRAINED MATERIAL TO MOVE TOWARD THE WALL OF SAID STRAIGHT SECTION; A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL BAFFLE MOUNTED IN SAID ELBOW SECTION; MEANS FOR FOR REMOVING SAID GAS IN AN UPWARD DIRECTION FROM SAID ELBOW SECTION AT A POINT ADJACENT THE DOWNSTREAM SIDE OF SAID BAFFLE, AND MEANS FOR REMOVING THE THUS SEPARATED ENTRAINED MATERIAL THROUGH SAID OUTLET.
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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) | 1968-04-05 | 1968-10-05 | 1969-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-05 | 1972-10-05 | 1973-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-05 | 1976-10-05 | 1977-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |