US3233876A
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Apparatus for contacting phases of different densities
Assignee: Lever Brothers Co
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Filing: 1964-04-29
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Granted: 1966-02-08
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Expires: 1984-04-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Faure Anthony Gerhard
- 👤 Grahn Carl Ake
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 07:20
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01F; B01F27/00; B01F27/80; B01F27/81; B01F27/811; B01F27/8111
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
APPARATUS FOR SEQUENTIALLY MIXING AND SEPARATING TWO PHASES OF DIFFERENT DENSITY WHICH ARE IMMISCIBLE OR ONLY SLIGHTLY MISCIBLE, COMPRISING A CONTAINER; INLET AND OUTLET MEANS TO THE CONTAINER FOR SAID PHASES OF DIFFERENT DENSITIES; A ROTOR MOUNTED IN THE CONTAINER AND COMPRISING A ROTATABLE SHAFT, A PLATE MOUNTED ON THE SHAFT, A PLURALITY OF RADIAL VANES MOUNTED ON THE PLATE; MEANS FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY DIRECTING AT LEAST PORTIONS OF THE TWO PHASES OF DIFFERENT DENSITY TO THE ROTOR INCLUDING BAFFLE MEANS CONNECTED TO THE CONTAINER AND FORMING A PARTITION EXTENDING TO THE VICINITY OF THE ROTOR SO AS TO SEPARATE THE INLETS FOR THE PHASES OF DIFFERENT DENSITY; AND A STATIONARY DIFFUSER MOUNTED IN THE CONTAINER, CO-PLANAR WITH THE ROTOR, AND COMPRISING A STATIONARY ANNULAR PLATE HAVING A PLURALITY OF VANES SPACED RADIALLY OUTWARDLY FROM THE ROTOR ARRANGED TO CHANGE THE FLOW FROM THE ROTOR FROM A TANGENTIAL FLOW TO A RADIAL FLOW.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
APPARATUS FOR SEQUENTIALLY MIXING AND SEPARATING TWO PHASES OF DIFFERENT DENSITY WHICH ARE IMMISCIBLE OR ONLY SLIGHTLY MISCIBLE, COMPRISING A CONTAINER; INLET AND OUTLET MEANS TO THE CONTAINER FOR SAID PHASES OF DIFFERENT DENSITIES; A ROTOR MOUNTED IN THE CONTAINER AND COMPRISING A ROTATABLE SHAFT, A PLATE MOUNTED ON THE SHAFT, A PLURALITY OF RADIAL VANES MOUNTED ON THE PLATE; MEANS FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY DIRECTING AT LEAST PORTIONS OF THE TWO PHASES OF DIFFERENT DENSITY TO THE ROTOR INCLUDING BAFFLE MEANS CONNECTED TO THE CONTAINER AND FORMING A PARTITION EXTENDING TO THE VICINITY OF THE ROTOR SO AS TO SEPARATE THE INLETS FOR THE PHASES OF DIFFERENT DENSITY; AND A STATIONARY DIFFUSER MOUNTED IN THE CONTAINER, CO-PLANAR WITH THE ROTOR, AND COMPRISING A STATIONARY ANNULAR PLATE HAVING A PLURALITY OF VANES SPACED RADIALLY OUTWARDLY FROM THE ROTOR ARRANGED TO CHANGE THE FLOW FROM THE ROTOR FROM A TANGENTIAL FLOW TO A RADIAL FLOW.
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) | 1969-02-07 | 1969-08-09 | 1970-02-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-07 | 1973-08-09 | 1974-02-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-07 | 1977-08-09 | 1978-02-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |