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US3186933A
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Apparatus for the electric separation of emulsions
Assignee: GEA Group AG
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Filing: 1961-03-20
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Granted: 1965-06-01
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Expires: 1981-03-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gupner Otto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 18:51
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D17/00; B01D17/06; C; C10; C10G; C10G33/00; C10G33/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
IN AN APPARATUS FOR THE ELECTRICAL SEPARATION OF EMULSIONS HAVING CONTAINER MEANS FORMING HORIZONTALLY EXTENDING PRETREATMENT, SEPARATION AND AFTER-TREATMENT ZONES, ELECTRODES IN SOME OF SAID ZONES, AND LIQUID INLET MEANS IN SAID CONTAINER MEANS FOR SUPPLYING LIQUID TO SAID PRETREATMENT ZONE, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF TUBULAR HOLLOW PRISMATIC BODIES MOUNTED IN SPACED ROWS IN SAID CONTAINER MEANS WITH THEIR LONGITUDINAL CENTRAL AXES PARALLEL TO THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF THE CONTAINER MEANS, OPENINGS IN THE LOWER BASES OF SAID BODIES FOR THE DISCHARGE OF SEPARATED MEDIA INTO ELECTRICAL CURRENT-FREE AREAS BETWEEN SAID ROWS AND EXTENDING
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
IN AN APPARATUS FOR THE ELECTRICAL SEPARATION OF EMULSIONS HAVING CONTAINER MEANS FORMING HORIZONTALLY EXTENDING PRETREATMENT, SEPARATION AND AFTER-TREATMENT ZONES, ELECTRODES IN SOME OF SAID ZONES, AND LIQUID INLET MEANS IN SAID CONTAINER MEANS FOR SUPPLYING LIQUID TO SAID PRETREATMENT ZONE, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF TUBULAR HOLLOW PRISMATIC BODIES MOUNTED IN SPACED ROWS IN SAID CONTAINER MEANS WITH THEIR LONGITUDINAL CENTRAL AXES PARALLEL TO THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF THE CONTAINER MEANS, OPENINGS IN THE LOWER BASES OF SAID BODIES FOR THE DISCHARGE OF SEPARATED MEDIA INTO ELECTRICAL CURRENT-FREE AREAS BETWEEN SAID ROWS AND EXTENDING
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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) | 1968-05-31 | 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 |