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US3789586A
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Apparatus for removing surface films from liquids
Assignee: Peabody Engineering Corp
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Filing: 1972-01-07
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Granted: 1974-02-05
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Expires: 1992-01-07
Abstract
Abstract In a reservoir carrying a liquid, a funnel disposed below the surface and movable across the reservoir and a liquid jet disposed to cause the surface film or foam to flow into the funnel from which it is discharged to the outside.
Inventors
- 👤 O Arnold
- 👤 C Vancini
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 07:49
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D17/00; B01D17/02; B01D17/0208; B01D17/0214; B01D21/00; B01D21/24; B01D21/2433; B01D21/245; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S210/00; Y10S210/918; Y10S210/922; Y10S210/923; Y10S261/00; Y10S261/54
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
In a gas cleaning apparatus including a reservoir carrying a wash liquid, a layer of floatable material floating on said wash liquid and a drying chamber positioned to receive washed gases, a funnel immersed in said reservoir having an upwardly facing rim disposed in said reservoir below the level of floatable material, means inducing a flow of liquid into said funnel including a nozzle disposed to direct a spray above said funnel, a pipe connected to the lower end of the funnel to receive the liquid from said funnel and to discharge the same beyond said drying chamber, wherein said funnel and nozzle are permanently mounted for predetermined, transverse angular movement in unison across said reservoir.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
In a gas cleaning apparatus including a reservoir carrying a wash liquid, a layer of floatable material floating on said wash liquid and a drying chamber positioned to receive washed gases, a funnel immersed in said reservoir having an upwardly facing rim disposed in said reservoir below the level of floatable material, means inducing a flow of liquid into said funnel including a nozzle disposed to direct a spray above said funnel, a pipe connected to the lower end of the funnel to receive the liquid from said funnel and to discharge the same beyond said drying chamber, wherein said funnel and nozzle are permanently mounted for predetermined, transverse angular movement in unison across said reservoir.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
Apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein the nozzle is disposed to direct a spray of liquid onto the surface of said liquid above said funnel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
Apparatus as set forth in claim 1 including a second nozzle disposed in said funnel to direct a jet of liquid toward said pipe.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
Apparatus as set forth in claim 1 in which said funnel has an inwardly directed rim portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
Apparatus as set forth in claim 1 in which a second nozzle is disposed in said pipe to direct a liquid jet into said pipe to thereby induce the flow of material therethrough.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
Apparatus as set forth in claim 1 including a plurality of funnels which are stacked in spaced relationship to provide openings at different elevations.
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) | 1977-02-04 | 1977-08-06 | 1978-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-04 | 1981-08-06 | 1982-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-04 | 1985-08-06 | 1986-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |