US3692041A
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Variable flow distributor
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1971-01-04
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Granted: 1972-09-19
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Expires: 1991-01-04
Abstract
Abstract A variable flow distributor for disbursing contaminated fluids through a plurality of metering orifices, wherein the metering area of each orifice is uniformly regulated by offsetting the coaxial alignment of a pair of holes through adjacent movable partitions, such that seizure of the moving partitions from contaminants entering the area therebetween is prevented by the introduction of highly filtered fluid from conduit means which surround each orifice.
Inventors
- 👤 Pasquale Columbo Bondi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:41
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02C; F02C7/00; F02C7/22; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/4238; Y10T137/4245; Y10T137/4358; Y10T137/4372; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/86493; Y10T137/86863; Y10T137/86871
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
229 words
A variable flow distributor for uniformly dispersing fluids that may have contaminated matter therein comprising a housing; inlet means for conducting the field into the housing; a hollow sleeve disposed within the housing and having a plurality of radially and longitudinally spaced apart holes therethrough; a hollow spool movably disposed within the hollow sleeve and having a plurality of radially and longitudinally spaced apart holes therethrough for cooperation with the holes of the sleeve to form variable metering orifices such that fluid may be directed into the hollow center of the spool and out through the metering orifices; bypass means upstream of the housing for filtering a portion of the fluid and channeling the filtered fluid to between the opposing surfaces of the sleeve and spool; conduit means as defined by the contour of the opposing surfaces of the sleeve and spool for receiving the filtered fluid and directing a uniform and continuous flow of filtered fluid entirely around each orifice independent of the metered orifice opening such that there is a substantially uniform and continuous flow of filtered fluid from the conduit means towards the central axis of each metering orifice and across the entire circumferential edge of each hole which cooperates to form a metering orifice for all variable metered orifices between full open and closed; and outlet means for conducting the fluid from each metering orifice.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
229 words
A variable flow distributor for uniformly dispersing fluids that may have contaminated matter therein comprising a housing; inlet means for conducting the field into the housing; a hollow sleeve disposed within the housing and having a plurality of radially and longitudinally spaced apart holes therethrough; a hollow spool movably disposed within the hollow sleeve and having a plurality of radially and longitudinally spaced apart holes therethrough for cooperation with the holes of the sleeve to form variable metering orifices such that fluid may be directed into the hollow center of the spool and out through the metering orifices; bypass means upstream of the housing for filtering a portion of the fluid and channeling the filtered fluid to between the opposing surfaces of the sleeve and spool; conduit means as defined by the contour of the opposing surfaces of the sleeve and spool for receiving the filtered fluid and directing a uniform and continuous flow of filtered fluid entirely around each orifice independent of the metered orifice opening such that there is a substantially uniform and continuous flow of filtered fluid from the conduit means towards the central axis of each metering orifice and across the entire circumferential edge of each hole which cooperates to form a metering orifice for all variable metered orifices between full open and closed; and outlet means for conducting the fluid from each metering orifice.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The variable flow distributor of claim 1 wherein the conduit means includes a series of intersecting grooves in the opposing surface of the sleeve, with the grooves so arranged as to completely surround each hole of the sleeve thereby forming a reticulated surface contour.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
The variable flow distributor of claim 1 wherein the conduit means includes a series of intersecting grooves in the opposing surfacE of the spool, with the grooves so arranged as to completely surround each hole of the spool thereby forming a reticulated surface contour.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The variable flow distributor of claim 1 including actuator means having a rod for rotating the spool about its axis.
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) | 1975-09-19 | 1976-03-20 | 1976-09-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-19 | 1980-03-20 | 1980-09-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-19 | 1984-03-20 | 1984-09-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |