US3186014A
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Device for diverting a pipeline separator or like object
Assignee: Cooper Industries LLC
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Filing: 1963-07-19
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Granted: 1965-06-01
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Expires: 1983-07-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Alien Herbert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 22:07
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L55/00; F16L55/26; F16L55/46; G; G01; G01F; G01F25/00; G01F25/10; G01F25/11; F16L2101/00; F16L2101/40; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/4238; Y10T137/4245; Y10T137/4273
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
A DEVICE FOR DIVERTING A SEPARATOR OR LIKE OBJECT FROM WITHIN A PIPELINE, COMPRISING A BODY HAVING A FLOWWAY THERETHROUGH WITH AN INLET AND OUTLET FOR CONNECTION IN THE PIPELINE AND HAVING A CONDUIT CONNECTING WITH THE FLOWWAY INTERMEDIATE THE INLET AND OUTLET, A SLEEVE, MEANS MOUNTING THE SLEEVE ON THE BODY FOR SWINGING BETWEEN A FIRST POSITION WITHIN THE FLOWWAY FOR CONFINING SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE FLOW FROM THE INLET TO THE OUTLET THEREOF AND RECEIVING A SEPARATOR FROM THE INLET AND A SECOND POSITION FOR PERMITTING A SEPARATOR RECEIVED IN THE SLEEVE TO PASS THEREFROM INTO SAID CONDUIT, MEANS ON THE BODY TO ENGAGE A SEPARATOR RECEIVED WITHIN THE SLEEVE TO CAUSE SAID SLEEVE TO BE SWUNG FROM SAID FIRST TO SAID SECOND POSITION, SAID SLEEVE BEING SWINGABLE FROM SAID SECOND TO SAID FIRST POSITION WHEN THE SEPARATOR HAS PASSED OUT OF IT, AND A COUNTERWEIGHT CONNECTED TO THE SLEEVE MOUNTING MEANS FOR SWINGING BETWEEN POSITIONS ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF A PLANE PASSING THROUGH THE AXIS OF THE FLOWWAY AND AXIS OF RO-
Claim 2
Independent Claim
175 words
A DEVICE FOR DIVERTING A SEPARATOR OR LIKE OBJECT FROM WITHIN A PIPELINE, COMPRISING A BODY HAVING A FLOWWAY THERETHROUGH WITH AN INLET AND OUTLET FOR CONNECTION IN THE PIPELINE AND HAVING A CONDUIT CONNECTING WITH THE FLOWWAY INTERMEDIATE THE INLET AND OUTLET, A SLEEVE, MEANS MOUNTING THE SLEEVE ON THE BODY FOR SWINGING BETWEEN A FIRST POSITION WITHIN THE FLOWWAY FOR CONFINING SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE FLOW FROM THE INLET TO THE OUTLET THEREOF AND RECEIVING A SEPARATOR FROM THE INLET AND A SECOND POSITION FOR PERMITTING A SEPARATOR RECEIVED IN THE SLEEVE TO PASS THEREFROM INTO SAID CONDUIT, MEANS ON THE BODY TO ENGAGE A SEPARATOR RECEIVED WITHIN THE SLEEVE TO CAUSE SAID SLEEVE TO BE SWUNG FROM SAID FIRST TO SAID SECOND POSITION, SAID SLEEVE BEING SWINGABLE FROM SAID SECOND TO SAID FIRST POSITION WHEN THE SEPARATOR HAS PASSED OUT OF IT, AND A COUNTERWEIGHT CONNECTED TO THE SLEEVE MOUNTING MEANS FOR SWINGING BETWEEN POSITIONS ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF A PLANE PASSING THROUGH THE AXIS OF THE FLOWWAY AND AXIS OF RO-
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) | 1968-05-31 | 1968-11-30 | 1969-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-05-31 | 1972-11-30 | 1973-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-05-31 | 1976-11-30 | 1977-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |