US3285186A
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Sand and gas separator
Assignee: Borg Warner Corp
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Filing: 1965-04-26
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Granted: 1966-11-15
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Expires: 1985-04-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert E Tracy
- 👤 Theodore D Matula
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 15:58
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03B; E03B5/00; E03B5/04; E03B5/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A DEVICE FOR REMOVING SAND AND GAS FROM SAND AND GAS LADEN WELL WATER BEFORE THE LATTER ENTERS A PUMP INLET, COMPRISING: A HOUSING FOR CONNECTING THE INLET OF THE PUMP AND FOR DIRECTING WATER INTO THE PUMP INLET, MEANS SAID HOUSING FOR SEPARATING THE LIGHTER GAS LADEN WATER FROM THE HEAVIER SAND LADEN WATER AS IT FLOWS THROUGH THE HOUSING TOWARD THE PUMP INLET, MEANS FOR REMOVING THE GAS LADEN WATER FROM THE HOUSING AND DISCHARGING THE SAME BACK UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF HIGH PRESSURE WATER INTO THE WELL, AND MEANS FOR REMOVING THE SAND LADEN WATER FROM THE HOUSING AND DISCHARGING THE SAME BACK UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF HIGH PRESSURE WATER INTO THE WELL SO THAT SAND AND GAS FREE WATER WILL CONTINUE TO FLOW ON INTO THE PUMP INLET.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
132 words
A DEVICE FOR REMOVING SAND AND GAS FROM SAND AND GAS LADEN WELL WATER BEFORE THE LATTER ENTERS A PUMP INLET, COMPRISING: A HOUSING FOR CONNECTING THE INLET OF THE PUMP AND FOR DIRECTING WATER INTO THE PUMP INLET, MEANS SAID HOUSING FOR SEPARATING THE LIGHTER GAS LADEN WATER FROM THE HEAVIER SAND LADEN WATER AS IT FLOWS THROUGH THE HOUSING TOWARD THE PUMP INLET, MEANS FOR REMOVING THE GAS LADEN WATER FROM THE HOUSING AND DISCHARGING THE SAME BACK UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF HIGH PRESSURE WATER INTO THE WELL, AND MEANS FOR REMOVING THE SAND LADEN WATER FROM THE HOUSING AND DISCHARGING THE SAME BACK UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF HIGH PRESSURE WATER INTO THE WELL SO THAT SAND AND GAS FREE WATER WILL CONTINUE TO FLOW ON INTO THE PUMP INLET.
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) | 1969-11-14 | 1970-05-16 | 1970-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-14 | 1974-05-16 | 1974-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-14 | 1978-05-16 | 1978-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |