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Separator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-10-04
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Granted: 1966-10-04
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Expires: 1983-10-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Franklin W Booth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 14:56
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D45/00; B01D45/12; B01D45/14; B64; B64G; B64G1/00; B64G1/22; B64G1/46; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S494/00; Y10S494/90
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A SEPARATOR COMPRISING: A CASING HAVING AN INLET AND AN OUTLET; THE CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA OF SAID CAUSING BEING EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN THE AREA OF SAID INLET; A MOTOR HAVING A SHAFT EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO THE LINE OF FLOW OF SAID CASING INLET; DEFLECTOR MEANS; CENTRIFUGE BOWL MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID SHAFT; SAID CENTRIFUGE BOWL MEANS INCREASING IN DIAMETER FROM ONE END TO THE OTHER IN THE DIRECTION OF FLOW; CHANNEL MEANS ON SAID CENTRIFUGE BOWL FOR COLLECTING A SEPARATED INGREDIENT; AND PUMP MEANS FOR REMOVING THE COLLECTED INGREDIENT WHEREBY SEPARATION OF FLUIDS CAN BE EFFECTED IN A ZERO GRAVITY ENVIRONMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A SEPARATOR COMPRISING: A CASING HAVING AN INLET AND AN OUTLET; THE CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA OF SAID CAUSING BEING EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN THE AREA OF SAID INLET; A MOTOR HAVING A SHAFT EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO THE LINE OF FLOW OF SAID CASING INLET; DEFLECTOR MEANS; CENTRIFUGE BOWL MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID SHAFT; SAID CENTRIFUGE BOWL MEANS INCREASING IN DIAMETER FROM ONE END TO THE OTHER IN THE DIRECTION OF FLOW; CHANNEL MEANS ON SAID CENTRIFUGE BOWL FOR COLLECTING A SEPARATED INGREDIENT; AND PUMP MEANS FOR REMOVING THE COLLECTED INGREDIENT WHEREBY SEPARATION OF FLUIDS CAN BE EFFECTED IN A ZERO GRAVITY ENVIRONMENT.
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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) | 1969-10-03 | 1970-04-04 | 1970-10-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-03 | 1974-04-04 | 1974-10-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-03 | 1978-04-04 | 1978-10-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |