US3217469A
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Feed device for gas-and-liquid contact tower
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-03-21
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Granted: 1965-11-16
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Expires: 1983-03-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John S Eckert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 01:43
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D3/00; B01D3/14; B01D3/32; B01D3/008; B01D3/16; B01D3/18; B01D3/20; B01D47/00; B01J; B01J19/00; B01J19/30; B01J19/305
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A FEED SEPARATOR FOR A GAS-AND-LIQUID CONTACT TOWER WHICH INCLUDES A PAN WHICH HAS AN ESSENTIALLY IMPERFORATE, SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL, CYLINDRICAL WALL, THE PAN BEING OPEN AT THE TOP AND HAVING A DRAIN IN THE BOTTOM FOR DRAINING LIQUID THEREFROM, THE DRAIN BEING SMALL ENOUGH TO PREVENT THE ENTRANCE OF ANY SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF GAS, AND A FEED INLET WHICH IS SUBSTANTIALLY TANGENTIAL TO THE WALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF A GAS AND LIQUID MIXTURE WHICH IS THEREBY DIRECTED INTO CONTACT WITH THE WALL, WITH SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL BAFFLES ON THE INNER SURFACE OF THE WALL AND PROJECTING INWARDLY THEREFROM AT THE SAME ELEVATION AS THE FEED INLET TO CONVERT THE VELOCITY ENERGY OF THE FEED TO TURBULENCE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A FEED SEPARATOR FOR A GAS-AND-LIQUID CONTACT TOWER WHICH INCLUDES A PAN WHICH HAS AN ESSENTIALLY IMPERFORATE, SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL, CYLINDRICAL WALL, THE PAN BEING OPEN AT THE TOP AND HAVING A DRAIN IN THE BOTTOM FOR DRAINING LIQUID THEREFROM, THE DRAIN BEING SMALL ENOUGH TO PREVENT THE ENTRANCE OF ANY SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF GAS, AND A FEED INLET WHICH IS SUBSTANTIALLY TANGENTIAL TO THE WALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF A GAS AND LIQUID MIXTURE WHICH IS THEREBY DIRECTED INTO CONTACT WITH THE WALL, WITH SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL BAFFLES ON THE INNER SURFACE OF THE WALL AND PROJECTING INWARDLY THEREFROM AT THE SAME ELEVATION AS THE FEED INLET TO CONVERT THE VELOCITY ENERGY OF THE FEED TO TURBULENCE.
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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) | 1968-11-15 | 1969-05-17 | 1969-11-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-15 | 1973-05-17 | 1973-11-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-15 | 1977-05-17 | 1977-11-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |