US3296807A
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Process and device for the separation of gases
Assignee: VORTEX COMPANY HOUSTON
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Filing: 1965-11-26
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Granted: 1967-01-10
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Expires: 1985-11-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Fekete Lancelot Andrew
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 15:41
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D53/00; B01D53/24; F; F25; F25B; F25B9/00; F25B9/02; F25B9/04; F25J; F25J3/00; F25J3/06; F25J3/0605; F25J3/061; F25J3/063; F25J3/0635; F25J3/065; F25J2205/00; F25J2205/10; F25J2210/00; F25J2210/60; F25J2220/00; F25J2220/60; F25J2220/68; F25J2240/00; F25J2240/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A GAS SEPARATING DEVICE OF THE VORTEX TUBE TYPE, WHICH CONSISTS OF A CYLINDRICAL SEPARATION CHAMBER INTO WHICH A GAS ENTERS THROUGH A SPIRAL CHANNEL AND TANGENTIAL SLOTS AT HIGH VELOCITY, FORMING A FAST TURNING SPIRAL VORTEX, THE CENTER OF WHICH IS COLDER THAN, THE OUTER PART HOTTER THAN, THE ENTERING GAS, WHEREBY THE COLD GAS IS REMOVED THROUGH TWO CENTRAL TUBES TOWARD BOTH ENDS OF THE SEPARATION CHAMBER AND THE HOT GAS IS DISCHARGED THROUGH AN ANNULAR CYLINDER OUTWARDS, ON BOTH SIDES OF SAID CHAMBER, AND FLOW CONTROL MEANS FOR REGULATING THE FLOW OF GAS INTO THE DEVICE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A GAS SEPARATING DEVICE OF THE VORTEX TUBE TYPE, WHICH CONSISTS OF A CYLINDRICAL SEPARATION CHAMBER INTO WHICH A GAS ENTERS THROUGH A SPIRAL CHANNEL AND TANGENTIAL SLOTS AT HIGH VELOCITY, FORMING A FAST TURNING SPIRAL VORTEX, THE CENTER OF WHICH IS COLDER THAN, THE OUTER PART HOTTER THAN, THE ENTERING GAS, WHEREBY THE COLD GAS IS REMOVED THROUGH TWO CENTRAL TUBES TOWARD BOTH ENDS OF THE SEPARATION CHAMBER AND THE HOT GAS IS DISCHARGED THROUGH AN ANNULAR CYLINDER OUTWARDS, ON BOTH SIDES OF SAID CHAMBER, AND FLOW CONTROL MEANS FOR REGULATING THE FLOW OF GAS INTO THE DEVICE.
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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 |