US3651622A
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Moisture eliminating apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-02-15
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Granted: 1972-03-28
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Expires: 1988-02-15
Abstract
Abstract This disclosure relates to an apparatus for removing liquid from a gas stream. A fan is positioned within a casing before an outlet opening therein and arranged to be driven at very high speeds by the gas flow through the casing. Moisture particles in the gas stream strike the blades of the fan as it rotates and are centrifugally thrown directly to the walls of the casing. The blades of the fan are constructed with substantially planar surfaces which define direct paths for flow of gas therethrough.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter L Wisting
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:54
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D53/00; B01D53/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
An apparatus for removing entrained liquid from a gas stream passing therethrough comprising a cylindrical casing having inlet and outlet openings at opposite ends thereof, means for moving a gas stream through said casing, an eliminator fan rotatably mounted in said casing immediately before said outlet opening about an axis essentially coaxial with said outlet opening, said fan having a plurality of radially extending blades, said blades spanning a dimension greater than the dimension of said outlet opening said fan being freely rotatable and arranged to be driven by the gas stream impinging thereon, so that when the means for moving moves gas through said casing the gas stream impinging on said fan rotatably drives said fan and liquid particles impinging on said fan are centrifugally thrown directly to the walls of said casing, a shaft, said fan being mounted to said shaft, a hollow channel member having an imperforate peripherall wall extending transversely through said casing substantially diametrically thereof, shaft mounting means carried within said channel, said shaft being rotatably mounted in said shaft mounting means within said channel.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
180 words
An apparatus for removing entrained liquid from a gas stream passing therethrough comprising a cylindrical casing having inlet and outlet openings at opposite ends thereof, means for moving a gas stream through said casing, an eliminator fan rotatably mounted in said casing immediately before said outlet opening about an axis essentially coaxial with said outlet opening, said fan having a plurality of radially extending blades, said blades spanning a dimension greater than the dimension of said outlet opening said fan being freely rotatable and arranged to be driven by the gas stream impinging thereon, so that when the means for moving moves gas through said casing the gas stream impinging on said fan rotatably drives said fan and liquid particles impinging on said fan are centrifugally thrown directly to the walls of said casing, a shaft, said fan being mounted to said shaft, a hollow channel member having an imperforate peripherall wall extending transversely through said casing substantially diametrically thereof, shaft mounting means carried within said channel, said shaft being rotatably mounted in said shaft mounting means within said channel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further including means defining a liquid receiving sump at the bottom of and exterior to said casing, and a plurality of apertures defined in the lower wall of said casing to permit liquid thrown from said fan to drain to said sump.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
92 words
An apparatus for removing entrained liquid from a gas stream passing therethrough comprising a cylindrical casing having inlet and outlet openings at opposite ends thereof, first and second eliminator fans rotatably mounted in said casing about an axis essentially coaxial with said openings, a hollow channel member extending through said casing substantially diametrically thereof, shaft mounting means carried in said channel member, and a shaft rotatably carried by said mounting means and extending through opposite sides of said channel member, said first and second fans mounted to opposite ends of said shaft.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
92 words
An apparatus for removing entrained liquid from a gas stream passing therethrough comprising a cylindrical casing having inlet and outlet openings at opposite ends thereof, first and second eliminator fans rotatably mounted in said casing about an axis essentially coaxial with said openings, a hollow channel member extending through said casing substantially diametrically thereof, shaft mounting means carried in said channel member, and a shaft rotatably carried by said mounting means and extending through opposite sides of said channel member, said first and second fans mounted to opposite ends of said shaft.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
The apparatus of claim 3 further including means defining a liquid receiving sump at the lower portion of said casing and a plurality of apertures defined in the lower portion of said casing to permit liquid thrown from said fans to drain to said sump.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
56 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said fans are mounted to said shaft such that the radial center line of the blades of one of said fans resides between the radial center lines of two blades of the other fan as viewed axially of the casing, said fans being rotated by gas flow through said casing.
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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) | 1975-03-28 | 1975-09-27 | 1976-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-28 | 1979-09-27 | 1980-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-28 | 1983-09-27 | 1984-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |