US3607126A
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Flow-directing device
Assignee: MW Kellogg Co
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Filing: 1970-01-23
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Granted: 1971-09-21
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Expires: 1990-01-23
Abstract
Abstract A hollow, truncated cone-shaped device, having an inlet in the smaller diameter area of the cone and one or more outlets in the conical surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert W Pfeiffer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 00:11
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10G; C10G11/00; C10G11/14; C10G11/18; B; B01; B01J; B01J8/00; B01J8/18; B01J8/1872
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
26 words
A device according to claim 1, in which an extension to the structure is provided between said larger cross-sectional opening area thereof and the cap means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device according to claim 1, in which the outlet of a first such device is directly connected to the inlet of a second such device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device according to claim 1, in which said cone is spatially enclosed within a protective structure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device according to claim 1, in which the conical sidewall is a sidewall of a truncated, symmetrical cone.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A device according to claim 1, in which the conical sidewall is that of a truncated, oblique cone.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device according to claim 4, in which the space between said cone and its respective protective structure is filled with an erosion-resistant refractory material.
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) | 1974-09-20 | 1975-03-22 | 1975-09-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-20 | 1979-03-22 | 1979-09-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-20 | 1983-03-22 | 1983-09-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |