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US3296776A
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Apparatus for separating gases from liquids
Assignee: Atlantic Richfield Co
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Filing: 1964-10-30
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Granted: 1967-01-10
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Expires: 1984-10-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl A Youngman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-31 08:30
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16K; F16K24/00; F16K24/04; F16K24/042; B; B01; B01D; B01D19/00; B01D19/0063
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A GAS SEPARATOR FOR REMOVING GASEOUS COMPONENTS FROM WATER COMPRISING (A) A BREAKOUT CHAMBER, (B) A GAS-WATER INLET MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID CHAMBER TERMINATING AS A VERTICALLY DISPOSED STANDPIPE HAVING A GROOVE FORMED ABOUT ITS CIRCUMFERENCE AND COMMUNICATING PASSAGEWAYS BETWEEN THE INTERIOR OF SAID STANDPIPE AND SAID GROOVE, (C) A SLEEVE VALVE SLIDABLY MOUNTED ON SAID STANDPIPE AND ROTATABLE ABOUT SAME FOR CONTROLLING FLOW FROM SAID GROOVE WHICH VALVE HAS RADIALLY EXTENDING TUBULAR MEMBERS THROUGH WHICH SAID FLOW IS DISCHARGED INTO SAID CHAMBER, (D) A FLOAT RESPONSIVE TO THE LEVEL OF WATER IN SAID CHAMBER AND FIXEDLY ATTACHED TO SAID VALVE FOR MOVING SAME UPWARD AND DOWNWARD ON SAID STANDPIPE THEREBY ADJUSTING SAID FLOW TO MAINTAIN A PREDETERMINED WATER LEVEL,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A GAS SEPARATOR FOR REMOVING GASEOUS COMPONENTS FROM WATER COMPRISING (A) A BREAKOUT CHAMBER, (B) A GAS-WATER INLET MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID CHAMBER TERMINATING AS A VERTICALLY DISPOSED STANDPIPE HAVING A GROOVE FORMED ABOUT ITS CIRCUMFERENCE AND COMMUNICATING PASSAGEWAYS BETWEEN THE INTERIOR OF SAID STANDPIPE AND SAID GROOVE, (C) A SLEEVE VALVE SLIDABLY MOUNTED ON SAID STANDPIPE AND ROTATABLE ABOUT SAME FOR CONTROLLING FLOW FROM SAID GROOVE WHICH VALVE HAS RADIALLY EXTENDING TUBULAR MEMBERS THROUGH WHICH SAID FLOW IS DISCHARGED INTO SAID CHAMBER, (D) A FLOAT RESPONSIVE TO THE LEVEL OF WATER IN SAID CHAMBER AND FIXEDLY ATTACHED TO SAID VALVE FOR MOVING SAME UPWARD AND DOWNWARD ON SAID STANDPIPE THEREBY ADJUSTING SAID FLOW TO MAINTAIN A PREDETERMINED WATER LEVEL,
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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) | 1970-01-09 | 1970-07-11 | 1971-01-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-09 | 1974-07-11 | 1975-01-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-09 | 1978-07-11 | 1979-01-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |