US3767918A
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Multiple pass fluid irradiator with sediment removal capability
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-09-21
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Granted: 1973-10-23
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Expires: 1990-09-21
Abstract
Abstract The disclosure is directed to an irradiator for fluent materials wherein the same traverse a single flow path through the irradiator which flow path is repeatedly reversed. The reversing flow path is defined, in part, by a plurality of passages which are concentric with a source of radiation. Curved end walls are provided at opposite ends of each passage to repeatedly direct the flow path along different ones of the concentric passages past the source of radiation at varying radial distances therefrom and in substantially surrounding relation thereto. Conveyor means in the form of screw conveyors are embedded in each passage wall for the intermittent or continuous removal of sediment derived from the fluent material traversing the flow path.
Inventors
- 👤 C Graybeal
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 09:42
CPC Classifications
C; C02; C02F; C02F1/00; C02F1/30; G; G21; G21K; G21K5/00; G21K5/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A single flow path multiple pass fluent material irradiator, comprising; a source of radiation, peripheral wall means defining at least three fluent flow passages concentric with said source, end wall means adjacent one end of said irradator intercommunicating the innermost two of said three flow passages, end wall means adjacent the other end of said irradiator intercommunicating the outermost of said two flow passages and the third flow passage, at least two conduits opening into separate ones of said flow passages for supply and delivery of fluent material to be irradiated to and from said irradiator, screw conveyor means in each of said passages defining a reversing flow path for sediment removal, and means for rotating said conveyor means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A single flow path multiple pass fluent material irradiator, comprising; a source of radiation, peripheral wall means defining at least three fluent flow passages concentric with said source, end wall means adjacent one end of said irradator intercommunicating the innermost two of said three flow passages, end wall means adjacent the other end of said irradiator intercommunicating the outermost of said two flow passages and the third flow passage, at least two conduits opening into separate ones of said flow passages for supply and delivery of fluent material to be irradiated to and from said irradiator, screw conveyor means in each of said passages defining a reversing flow path for sediment removal, and means for rotating said conveyor means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The irradiator of claim 1 including an agitator positioned within said flow path.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
98 words
A self-shielding multiple pass fluid irradiator, comprising: a source of radiation, wall means defining a plurality of reversing flow passages concentric with said source, said wall means blocking communication between adjacent pairs of flow passages at one end of said irradiator and intercommunicating said adjacent pairs of flow passages at the other end of said irradiator, conduit means opening into the inner and outermost of said concentric passages, and means for removing sediment from each of said passages including a plurality of serial delivery conveyors, the discharge end of one of said conveyors extending outwardly of said irradiator.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
98 words
A self-shielding multiple pass fluid irradiator, comprising: a source of radiation, wall means defining a plurality of reversing flow passages concentric with said source, said wall means blocking communication between adjacent pairs of flow passages at one end of said irradiator and intercommunicating said adjacent pairs of flow passages at the other end of said irradiator, conduit means opening into the inner and outermost of said concentric passages, and means for removing sediment from each of said passages including a plurality of serial delivery conveyors, the discharge end of one of said conveyors extending outwardly of said irradiator.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
73 words
A fluent material irradiator, comprising; a source of radiation, fluent material passage means adjacent said source defining a first path of material movement past said source, means for separating sedimentary material from the fluent material, and conveyor means intercommunicating said passage means and an external area thereof and defining a second different path of material movement past said source for removing sedimentary material from said passage means and for irradiating said sedimentary material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
73 words
A fluent material irradiator, comprising; a source of radiation, fluent material passage means adjacent said source defining a first path of material movement past said source, means for separating sedimentary material from the fluent material, and conveyor means intercommunicating said passage means and an external area thereof and defining a second different path of material movement past said source for removing sedimentary material from said passage means and for irradiating said sedimentary material.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
63 words
A method of simultaneously irradiating flowable and sedimentary material comprising; flowing said flowable material past a source of radiation and concurrently separating sedimentary material therefrom into a flowable material rich portion and a sedimentary material rich portion, separately mechanically conveying said sedimentary material rich portion past said source, and limiting the rate of sediment conveyance to not exceed the flowable material flow rate.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
63 words
A method of simultaneously irradiating flowable and sedimentary material comprising; flowing said flowable material past a source of radiation and concurrently separating sedimentary material therefrom into a flowable material rich portion and a sedimentary material rich portion, separately mechanically conveying said sedimentary material rich portion past said source, and limiting the rate of sediment conveyance to not exceed the flowable material flow rate.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
83 words
A single flow path multiple pass fluid irradiator, comprising; an irradiator housing, a source of radiation within said housing, first and second conduit means communicating with the interior of said housing, means defining a tortuous path of fluid flow between said first and second conduit means, a third conduit opening into said path of fluid flow intermediate the ends thereof and communicating with the exterior of said housing and means for controlling the addition of an additional fluid component through said third conduit.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
83 words
A single flow path multiple pass fluid irradiator, comprising; an irradiator housing, a source of radiation within said housing, first and second conduit means communicating with the interior of said housing, means defining a tortuous path of fluid flow between said first and second conduit means, a third conduit opening into said path of fluid flow intermediate the ends thereof and communicating with the exterior of said housing and means for controlling the addition of an additional fluid component through said third conduit.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The irradiator of claim 6 including a power driven agitator in said path of fluid flow adjacent the third conduit.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
35 words
The irradiator of clAim 6 wherein said path defining means includes means defining a plurality of concentric flow passages and means for reversing the direction of fluid flow at opposite ends of the irradiator housing.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
The irradiator of claim 8 wherein said source of radiation lies on the axis of said concentric flow passages.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
The irradiator of claim 8 wherein said means defining a plurality of concentric flow passages includes a plurality of concentric walls.
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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) | 1976-10-22 | 1977-04-23 | 1977-10-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-22 | 1981-04-23 | 1981-10-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-22 | 1985-04-23 | 1985-10-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |