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Entrainment separator for wiped thin film processor
Assignee: SPX Technologies Inc
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Filing: 1961-10-05
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Granted: 1966-02-15
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Expires: 1981-10-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold H Belcher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 22:59
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D1/00; B01D1/22; B01D1/222; B01D1/223; B01D1/225
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
AN ENTERTAINMENT SEPARATOR FOR A THIN FILM THERMAL PROCESSOR COMPRISING A HOUSING, MEANS FOR INTRODUCING A RISING VAPOR STREAM INTO SAID HOUSING, SHAFT MEANS ROTATABLY MOUNTED IN SAID HOUSING, HUB MEANS MOUNTED SO AS TO ROTATE WITH SAID SHAFT, A PLURALITY OF STEPPED VANES SPACED ABOUT THE PERIPHERY OF SAID HUB AND EXTENDING RADIALLY OUTWARD THEREFROM, AND A PLURALITY OF SPACED, HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED, VERTICALLY DISPLACED AND CONCENTRICALLY ARRANGED BAFFLE RINGS SECURED TO THE STEPS OF SAID VANES FOR DEFLECTING SAID RISING VAPOR STREAM SO AS TO REMOVE ENTRAINED DROPLETS THEREFROM AND VAPOR OUTLET MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID HOUSING DOWNSTREAM FROM SAID VANES AND BAFFLE RINGS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
AN ENTERTAINMENT SEPARATOR FOR A THIN FILM THERMAL PROCESSOR COMPRISING A HOUSING, MEANS FOR INTRODUCING A RISING VAPOR STREAM INTO SAID HOUSING, SHAFT MEANS ROTATABLY MOUNTED IN SAID HOUSING, HUB MEANS MOUNTED SO AS TO ROTATE WITH SAID SHAFT, A PLURALITY OF STEPPED VANES SPACED ABOUT THE PERIPHERY OF SAID HUB AND EXTENDING RADIALLY OUTWARD THEREFROM, AND A PLURALITY OF SPACED, HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED, VERTICALLY DISPLACED AND CONCENTRICALLY ARRANGED BAFFLE RINGS SECURED TO THE STEPS OF SAID VANES FOR DEFLECTING SAID RISING VAPOR STREAM SO AS TO REMOVE ENTRAINED DROPLETS THEREFROM AND VAPOR OUTLET MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID HOUSING DOWNSTREAM FROM SAID VANES AND BAFFLE RINGS.
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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) | 1969-02-14 | 1969-08-16 | 1970-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-14 | 1973-08-16 | 1974-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-14 | 1977-08-16 | 1978-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |