US3715871A
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Smog eliminator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-05-26
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Granted: 1973-02-13
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Expires: 1991-05-26
Abstract
Abstract A smog eliminator for removing smoke and gas from the byproducts of combustible materials. An underground pipe system has pressurized water flowing therethrough mixing with the smoke and gas produced by dwelling house heaters or factories or anything creating gas or smoke. The smoke and gas is thoroughly mixed with the water in the underground pipe system and is then routed to a vertical chimney having nozzles emitting upwardly directed steam. The pressurized water flows from the chimney carrying therewith dissolved gases and particulate matter. The undissolved gas passes out of the chimney into the atmosphere. Two bodies of water are utilized for receiving the unclean water from the chimney and for circulating fresh water back to the underground pipe system.
Inventors
- 👤 R Jones
- 👤 B Jones
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 16:18
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D53/00; B01D53/34; B01D47/00; B01D47/02; B01D47/025; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S261/00; Y10S261/09; Y10S55/00; Y10S55/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A smog eliminator comprising: emitters of smoke and gas; underground pipe means having pressurized water flowing therethrough, said means being connected to said emitters receiving said smoke and gas; first pressure means operable to force said water through said pipe means so as to mix with said smoke and gas; and, a chimney having an entrance connected to said pipe means receiving said water and said smoke and gas, said chimney having a first outlet elevated at least 50 feet above said entrance with said water along with soluble gases and particulate matter passing therethrough and a second outlet above said first outlet with the undissolved gases passing therethrough.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A smog eliminator comprising: emitters of smoke and gas; underground pipe means having pressurized water flowing therethrough, said means being connected to said emitters receiving said smoke and gas; first pressure means operable to force said water through said pipe means so as to mix with said smoke and gas; and, a chimney having an entrance connected to said pipe means receiving said water and said smoke and gas, said chimney having a first outlet elevated at least 50 feet above said entrance with said water along with soluble gases and particulate matter passing therethrough and a second outlet above said first outlet with the undissolved gases passing therethrough.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
109 words
A smog eliminator comprising: emitters of smoke and gas; underground pipe means having pressurized water flowing therethrough, said means being connected to said emitters receiving said smoke and gas; first pressure means operable to force said water through said pipe means so as to mix with said smoke and gas; and, a chimney having an entrance connected to said pipe means receiving said water and said smoke and gas, said chimney having a first outlet elevated at least 50 feet above said entrance with said water along with soluble gases and particulate matter passing therethrough and a second outlet above said first outlet with the undissolved gases passing therethrough.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
109 words
A smog eliminator comprising: emitters of smoke and gas; underground pipe means having pressurized water flowing therethrough, said means being connected to said emitters receiving said smoke and gas; first pressure means operable to force said water through said pipe means so as to mix with said smoke and gas; and, a chimney having an entrance connected to said pipe means receiving said water and said smoke and gas, said chimney having a first outlet elevated at least 50 feet above said entrance with said water along with soluble gases and particulate matter passing therethrough and a second outlet above said first outlet with the undissolved gases passing therethrough.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The smog eliminator of claim 1 and further comprising: a plurality of nozzles mounted interiorly to said chimney and emitting steam upwardly into said water.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The eliminator of claim 2 and further comprising: second pressure means connected to said emitters and being operable to force said smoke and gas from said emitters to said pipe means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The eliminator of claim 3 and further comprising: a body of water receiving water from said first outlet with said first pressure means recirculating water from said body to said pipe means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The eliminator of claim 4 wherein: said pipe means has flush rings secured to the circumferential interior thereof and projecting radially inward toward the direction of flow of said water mixing with said smoke and gas.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
47 words
The eliminator of claim 5 wherein: said chimney has a pair of vertical pipes with a gate pivotally mounted thereto and movable to open only one of said vertical pipes at a time, said vertical pipes each have baffles secured interiorly to retard downward flow of water.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
40 words
The eliminator of claim 6 wherein: said chimney has a concrete base connected to said pipe means, said base has a contoured interior gradually directing said water from said pipe means through a 90 degree bend to said vertical pipes.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
59 words
The eliminator of claim 7 wherein: said chimney is approximately 2000 feet in height and said first outlet is approximately 200 feet above said entrance; said body of water is a lake; said emitters are heaters; said underwater pipe means circulate said water, gas and smoke therein over a distance of approximately 200 miles prior to entering said chimney.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
The eliminator of claim 8 and further comprising: flat insulated pipes extending from said emitters being obliquely joined to said pipe means in the direction of flow of water.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-02-13 | 1976-08-14 | 1977-02-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-13 | 1980-08-14 | 1981-02-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-13 | 1984-08-14 | 1985-02-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |