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Apparatus for transferring separate liquid fractions into separate fraction vessels
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-03
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Granted: 1973-10-16
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Expires: 1992-03-03
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for transferring a plurality of liquid fractions having differing characteristics discharged from a single source which includes a multipath valve connected between the source and a series of receptacles, with a controller which senses the liquid discharged and operates the valve to direct the various fractions into the receptacles in accordance with the characteristics of the fraction being discharged.
Inventors
- 👤 K Keck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 08:50
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N30/00; G01N30/02; G01N30/80; G01N30/82; G01N1/00; G01N1/02; G01N1/10; G01N1/18; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/86493; Y10T137/86501
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
Apparatus for transferring into separate fraction vessels a plurality of liquid fractions having a certain characteristic and being sequentially discharged from a container, the apparatus comprising: monitoring means for monitoring substances with respect to said characteristic and generating a corresponding output signal; a multipath valve having one input port, a number of fraction output ports and at least one waste material output port; collecting vessels connected to said output ports; conveying means for transferring material discharged from the container through the monitoring means to said input port of said valve; control means for controlling said valve with respect to said signal so as to connect the input port to said waste material output port when as the level of said characteristic is below a predetermined threshold value, and to connect the input port to a fraction output port when the level of said characteristic is above said threshold level, the valve thereby sequentially connecting the fraction output ports as a rise of the characteristic is initiated.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
Apparatus for transferring into separate fraction vessels a plurality of liquid fractions having a certain characteristic and being sequentially discharged from a container, the apparatus comprising: monitoring means for monitoring substances with respect to said characteristic and generating a corresponding output signal; a multipath valve having one input port, a number of fraction output ports and at least one waste material output port; collecting vessels connected to said output ports; conveying means for transferring material discharged from the container through the monitoring means to said input port of said valve; control means for controlling said valve with respect to said signal so as to connect the input port to said waste material output port when as the level of said characteristic is below a predetermined threshold value, and to connect the input port to a fraction output port when the level of said characteristic is above said threshold level, the valve thereby sequentially connecting the fraction output ports as a rise of the characteristic is initiated.
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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) | 1976-10-15 | 1977-04-16 | 1977-10-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-15 | 1981-04-16 | 1981-10-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-15 | 1985-04-16 | 1985-10-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |