US3229449A
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Mixing and degassing apparatus
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1963-09-24
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Granted: 1966-01-18
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Expires: 1983-09-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Marcus P Hogue
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 04:10
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D19/00; B01D19/0042; B01F; B01F27/00; B01F27/05; B01F27/09; B01F27/091; B01F27/80; B01F27/92; B01F27/921; B01F27/9211
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A FLUID DEGASSING APPARATUS INCLUDING: (A) AN EVACUATED CHAMBER TO RECEIVE A BODY OF FLUID, (B) A DEGASSING MEMBER MOUNTED IN SAID EVACUATED CHAMBER ABOVE THE LEVEL OF SAID FLUID, AND (C) MEANS FOR DELIVERING FLUID FROM SAID BODY OF FLUID TO SAID DEGASSING MEMBER FOR GRAVITY FLOW THEREOVER, (D) SAID DEGASSING MEMBER COMPRISING A PLANAR FLOW SURFACE, AND A SIDE WALL EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY FROM SAID PLANAR SURFACE AT AN ANGLE NOT GREATER THAN A RIGHT ANGLE TO SAID PLANAR SURFACE TO GUIDE FLUID FLOWING OVER SAID DEGASSING MEMBER, (E) SAID PLANAR SURFACE AND SAID SIDE WALL FORMING A SHARP EDGE FOR EFFECTING STRETCHING OF THE SURFACE OF SAID FLUID WHEREBY THE SURFACE TENSION OF SAID FLUID IS OVERCOME AND EXCAPE OF GAS ENTRAINED IN SAID FLUID IS FACILITATED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A FLUID DEGASSING APPARATUS INCLUDING: (A) AN EVACUATED CHAMBER TO RECEIVE A BODY OF FLUID, (B) A DEGASSING MEMBER MOUNTED IN SAID EVACUATED CHAMBER ABOVE THE LEVEL OF SAID FLUID, AND (C) MEANS FOR DELIVERING FLUID FROM SAID BODY OF FLUID TO SAID DEGASSING MEMBER FOR GRAVITY FLOW THEREOVER, (D) SAID DEGASSING MEMBER COMPRISING A PLANAR FLOW SURFACE, AND A SIDE WALL EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY FROM SAID PLANAR SURFACE AT AN ANGLE NOT GREATER THAN A RIGHT ANGLE TO SAID PLANAR SURFACE TO GUIDE FLUID FLOWING OVER SAID DEGASSING MEMBER, (E) SAID PLANAR SURFACE AND SAID SIDE WALL FORMING A SHARP EDGE FOR EFFECTING STRETCHING OF THE SURFACE OF SAID FLUID WHEREBY THE SURFACE TENSION OF SAID FLUID IS OVERCOME AND EXCAPE OF GAS ENTRAINED IN SAID FLUID IS FACILITATED.
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) | 1969-01-17 | 1969-07-19 | 1970-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-17 | 1973-07-19 | 1974-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-17 | 1977-07-19 | 1978-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |