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US3556604A
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Method and apparatus for direction of solid bodies in pipeline transportation
Assignee: Alberta Innovates
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Filing: 1968-10-31
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Granted: 1971-01-19
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Expires: 1988-10-31
Abstract
Abstract THE INVENTION RELATES TO A METHOD AND MEANS FOR DIVERTING SOME OR ALL OF A PLURALITY OF LARGE SOLID BODIES BEING TRANSPORTED IN SUCCESSIVE ORDER IN A STREAM IN A PIPELINE INTO ANOTHER PIPELINE STREAM OR TO SEPARATE THE BODIES INTO A PLURALITY OF OTHER PIPELINE STREAMS. THE DIVERSION IS EFFECTED BY SELECTIVELY INJECTING JETS OF LIQUID INTO THE PIPELINE FOR IMPINGEMENT ON THE BODIES AT A SUITABLE LOCATION.
Inventors
- 👤 George F Round
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-03 19:40
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G51/00; B65G51/02; B65G47/00; B65G47/34; B65G47/46; B65G47/48; B65G47/49; B65G47/493; B65G51/04
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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) | 1974-01-18 | 1974-07-20 | 1975-01-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-18 | 1978-07-20 | 1979-01-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-18 | 1982-07-20 | 1983-01-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |