US3782694A
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Apparatus and method for mixing materials
Assignee: WESTERN CONTROLS Inc
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Filing: 1972-09-18
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Granted: 1974-01-01
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Expires: 1992-09-18
Abstract
Abstract A method and apparatus is disclosed wherein a material or fluid stream is directed along a longitudinal axis of an elongated segmented tubular member. The stream is divided into halves, and each half is directed against a transverse wall of one of the segments wherein the half streams are again divided into quarter streams while simultaneously directed transversely of the tubular member. The quarter streams are directed through passageways in the segment and are subsequently recombined with each quarter stream being combined with a quarter stream from a different half stream. Simultaneous with the recombination, the newly formed half streams are again directed longitudinally of the tubular member.
Inventors
- 👤 C Shano
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 01:17
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01F; B01F25/00; B01F25/40; B01F25/42; B01F25/421; B01F25/422
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
Mixing apparatus for transmitting and mixing fluids comprising: a. an elongated segmented tubular member, having a longitudinal axis, for connection to a source of fluids to be mixed, said fluids entering and exiting said tubular member parallel to said longitudinal axis; b. means within said tubular member for dividing a fluid stream entering said tubular member into a plurality of minor streams; c. each segment of said tubular member including: 1. a transverse wall for intercepting each of said minor streams and directing said minor streams transversely of said tubular member, 2. a dividing partition extending from said transverse wall for dividing each of said minor streams into portions thereof, 3. a plurality of segment exits, 4. a plurality of transversely extending passageways for directing the portions of each minor stream to a different one of said segment exits to be combined at said exits with the portions of a different one of said minor streams; d. said fluids directed longitudinally from the exits of each segment to the succeeding segment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
Mixing apparatus for transmitting and mixing fluids comprising: a. an elongated segmented tubular member, having a longitudinal axis, for connection to a source of fluids to be mixed, said fluids entering and exiting said tubular member parallel to said longitudinal axis; b. means within said tubular member for dividing a fluid stream entering said tubular member into a plurality of minor streams; c. each segment of said tubular member including: 1. a transverse wall for intercepting each of said minor streams and directing said minor streams transversely of said tubular member, 2. a dividing partition extending from said transverse wall for dividing each of said minor streams into portions thereof, 3. a plurality of segment exits, 4. a plurality of transversely extending passageways for directing the portions of each minor stream to a different one of said segment exits to be combined at said exits with the portions of a different one of said minor streams; d. said fluids directed longitudinally from the exits of each segment to the succeeding segment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination set forth in claim 1, wherein said elongated segmented tubular member is cylindrical.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
a dividing partition extending from said transverse wall for dividing each of said minor streams into portions thereof,
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
a dividing partition extending from said transverse wall for dividing each of said minor streams into portions thereof,
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
5 words
a plurality of segment exits,
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
5 words
a plurality of segment exits,
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
The combination set forth in claim 1, wherein said means for dividing a fluid stream into a plurality of minor streams comprises the first segment of said tubular member to be encountered by said fluid stream entering said tubular member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The combination set forth in claim 1, wherein said segments are identical and are nested with respect to each other and are rotated 90* with respect to the preceding and succeeding segments.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
54 words
a plurality of transversely extending passageways for directing the portions of each minor stream to a different one of said segment exits to be combined at said exits with the portions of a different one of said minor streams; d. said fluids directed longitudinally from the exits of each segment to the succeeding segment.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
54 words
a plurality of transversely extending passageways for directing the portions of each minor stream to a different one of said segment exits to be combined at said exits with the portions of a different one of said minor streams; d. said fluids directed longitudinally from the exits of each segment to the succeeding segment.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination set forth in claim 1, wherein said segments are interfitted with each preceding segment to provide a seal therebetween and to form said tubular member.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
120 words
A method for mixing different fluid streams to form a single homogeneous fluid stream, comprising the steps of: a. combining said different fluid streams to form a single fluid stream flowing along a given axis; b. dividing said single fluid stream into two half streams flowing longitudinally along said axis; c. dividing each of said half streams into quarter streams while simultaneously changing the direction of said quarter streams to transverse of said axis; d. combining each quarter stream of one half stream with a quarter stream of another half stream while simultaneously changing the direction of flow to parallel to said axis to form new half streams; and e. combining said new half streams to form a single stream.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
120 words
A method for mixing different fluid streams to form a single homogeneous fluid stream, comprising the steps of: a. combining said different fluid streams to form a single fluid stream flowing along a given axis; b. dividing said single fluid stream into two half streams flowing longitudinally along said axis; c. dividing each of said half streams into quarter streams while simultaneously changing the direction of said quarter streams to transverse of said axis; d. combining each quarter stream of one half stream with a quarter stream of another half stream while simultaneously changing the direction of flow to parallel to said axis to form new half streams; and e. combining said new half streams to form a single stream.
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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) | 1976-12-31 | 1977-07-02 | 1978-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-31 | 1981-07-02 | 1982-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-31 | 1985-07-02 | 1986-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |