US3904523A
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Apparatus and method for substantially removing debris from a slurry
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-02-25
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Granted: 1975-09-09
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Expires: 1991-02-25
Abstract
Abstract A method and apparatus for substantially removing debris from the slurry, being fed through a suction pump, includes the steps of transmitting the slurry from the valve to the suction pump along a passageway. A T shaped hollow pipe fitting having a serial section is interposed with an inlet end coupled to the valve and an outlet end coupled to the pump. The pipe fitting further includes a shunt section having a first end engaging the serial section intermediate the inlet end and the outlet end, and a second end adapted to receive the closure cap. The second end is engaged with a closure cap having coupled thereto a plurality of rods which have a length sufficient to extend completely through the shunt section and into the serial section so as to trap debris which passes from the inlet end to the outlet end, the rods being independent from each other and free of connection to each other except for the coupling to the closure cap. Then, the valve is opened so that the slurry passes through the valve to the pump whereby debris is substantially trapped by the rods. On occasion, the valve is closed, the closure cap is disengaged from the second end and the rods are wiped in a motion from their closure cap ends to their free ends to remove debris which is entrapped thereon, and, then, the closure cap is reengaged with the second end and the valve is opened.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald J Sierzega
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:41
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D35/00; B01D35/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S4/00; Y10S4/09; Y10S4/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 38
Claim 1
Independent Claim
18 words
A TRAP, FOR SUBSTANTIALLY REMOVING DEBRIS FROM A SLURRY, COMPRISING, A. A T SHAPED HALLOW PIPE FITTING HAVING
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
18 words
A TRAP, FOR SUBSTANTIALLY REMOVING DEBRIS FROM A SLURRY, COMPRISING, A. A T SHAPED HALLOW PIPE FITTING HAVING
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
A SERIAL SECTION WITH AN INLET END AND AN OUTLET END, AND
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
A SERIAL SECTION WITH AN INLET END AND AN OUTLET END, AND
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A SHUNT SECTION HAVING A. A FIRST END ENGAGING SAID SERIAL SECTION INTERMEDIATE SAID INLET END AND SAID OUTLET END, AND B. A SECOND END ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A CLOSURE CAP, B. A CLOSURE CAP ADAPTED TO ENGAGE SAID SECOND END, AND
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
A SHUNT SECTION HAVING A. A FIRST END ENGAGING SAID SERIAL SECTION INTERMEDIATE SAID INLET END AND SAID OUTLET END, AND B. A SECOND END ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A CLOSURE CAP, B. A CLOSURE CAP ADAPTED TO ENGAGE SAID SECOND END, AND
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
3 words
opening said valve.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
3 words
opening said valve.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
9 words
disengaging said closure cap from said second end; and
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
9 words
disengaging said closure cap from said second end; and
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
127 words
a shunt section having a. a first end engaging said serial section intermediate said inlet end and said outlet end; and b. a second end adapted to receive a closure cap; C. engaging said second end with a closure cap having coupled thereto a plurality of rods which have a length sufficient to extend completely through said shunt section and into said serial section so as to trap debris which passes from said inlet end to said outlet end, said rods being independent from each other and free of connection to each other except for their coupling to said closure cap; D. opening said valve so that slurry passes through said valve to said pump, whereby debris is substantially trapped by said rods; and E. on occasion,
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
127 words
a shunt section having a. a first end engaging said serial section intermediate said inlet end and said outlet end; and b. a second end adapted to receive a closure cap; C. engaging said second end with a closure cap having coupled thereto a plurality of rods which have a length sufficient to extend completely through said shunt section and into said serial section so as to trap debris which passes from said inlet end to said outlet end, said rods being independent from each other and free of connection to each other except for their coupling to said closure cap; D. opening said valve so that slurry passes through said valve to said pump, whereby debris is substantially trapped by said rods; and E. on occasion,
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
150 words
a shunt section having a. a first end engaging said serial section intermediate said inlet end and said outlet end; and b. a second end adapted to receive a closure cap; B. a closure cap adapted to engage said second end; and C. a plurality of extending rods coupled to said closure cap having a length sufficient to extend completely through said shunt section and into said serial section so as to trap debris passing from said inlet end toward said outlet end, wherein said pipe fitting is oriented in an inverted T relation whereby said shunt section is oriented in an upwardly vertical direction, and wherein said rods are coupled to said cap in a staggered relationship, said rods are oriented parallel to each other, one end of each of said rods is coupled to said closure cap, and the other end of each of said rods is free.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
150 words
a shunt section having a. a first end engaging said serial section intermediate said inlet end and said outlet end; and b. a second end adapted to receive a closure cap; B. a closure cap adapted to engage said second end; and C. a plurality of extending rods coupled to said closure cap having a length sufficient to extend completely through said shunt section and into said serial section so as to trap debris passing from said inlet end toward said outlet end, wherein said pipe fitting is oriented in an inverted T relation whereby said shunt section is oriented in an upwardly vertical direction, and wherein said rods are coupled to said cap in a staggered relationship, said rods are oriented parallel to each other, one end of each of said rods is coupled to said closure cap, and the other end of each of said rods is free.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
95 words
a shunt section having a. a first end engaging said serial section intermediate said inlet end and said outlet end; and b. a second end adapted to receive a closure cap; B. a closure cap adapted to engage said second end; and C. a plurality of extending rods coupled to said closure cap having a length sufficient to extend completely through said shunt section and into said serial section so as to trap debris passing from said inlet end toward said outlet end, wherein said rods are coupled to said cap in a staggered relationship.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
95 words
a shunt section having a. a first end engaging said serial section intermediate said inlet end and said outlet end; and b. a second end adapted to receive a closure cap; B. a closure cap adapted to engage said second end; and C. a plurality of extending rods coupled to said closure cap having a length sufficient to extend completely through said shunt section and into said serial section so as to trap debris passing from said inlet end toward said outlet end, wherein said rods are coupled to said cap in a staggered relationship.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
150 words
a shunt section having a. a first end engaging said serial section intermediate said inlet end and said outlet end; and b. a second end adapted to receive a closure cap; B. a closure cap adapted to engage said second end; and C. a plurality of extending rods coupled to said closure cap having a length sufficient to extend completely through said shunt section and into said serial section so as to trap debris passing from said inlet end toward said outlet end, wherein said pipe fitting is oriented in an inverted T relation whereby said shunt section is oriented in an upwardly vertical direction, and wherein said rods are coupled to said cap in a staggered relationship, said rods are oriented parallel to each other, one end of each of said rods is coupled to said closure cap and the other end of each of said rods is free.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
150 words
a shunt section having a. a first end engaging said serial section intermediate said inlet end and said outlet end; and b. a second end adapted to receive a closure cap; B. a closure cap adapted to engage said second end; and C. a plurality of extending rods coupled to said closure cap having a length sufficient to extend completely through said shunt section and into said serial section so as to trap debris passing from said inlet end toward said outlet end, wherein said pipe fitting is oriented in an inverted T relation whereby said shunt section is oriented in an upwardly vertical direction, and wherein said rods are coupled to said cap in a staggered relationship, said rods are oriented parallel to each other, one end of each of said rods is coupled to said closure cap and the other end of each of said rods is free.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
16 words
The trap as recited in claim 1 wherein said rods are oriented parallel to each other.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
95 words
a shunt section having a. a first end engaging said serial section intermediate said inlet end and said outlet end; and b. a second end adapted to receive a closure cap; B. a closure cap adapted to engage said second end; and C. a plurality of extending rods coupled to said closure cap having a length sufficient to extend comPletely through said shunt section and into said serial section so as to trap debris passing from said inlet end toward said outlet end, wherein said rods are coupled to said cap in a staggered relationship.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
95 words
a shunt section having a. a first end engaging said serial section intermediate said inlet end and said outlet end; and b. a second end adapted to receive a closure cap; B. a closure cap adapted to engage said second end; and C. a plurality of extending rods coupled to said closure cap having a length sufficient to extend comPletely through said shunt section and into said serial section so as to trap debris passing from said inlet end toward said outlet end, wherein said rods are coupled to said cap in a staggered relationship.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
18 words
A trap, for substantially removing debris from a slurry, comprising, A. A T shaped hollow pipe fitting having
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
18 words
A trap, for substantially removing debris from a slurry, comprising, A. A T shaped hollow pipe fitting having
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
23 words
wiping the rods in a motion from their closure cap ends to their free ends to remove debris entrapped thereon; and, F. then,
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
23 words
wiping the rods in a motion from their closure cap ends to their free ends to remove debris entrapped thereon; and, F. then,
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
33 words
The trap as recited in claim 3 wherein the free ends of said rods come into close proximity, but do not touch, the inner wall of said serial section opposing said shunt section.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
23 words
The trap as recited in claim 4 wherein said closure cap is adapted to engage with said shunt section by threaded screw means.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
27 words
The trap as recited in claim 5 further comprising D. a valve coupled to said inlet end; and E. a suction pump coupled to said outlet end.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
18 words
A trap, for substantially removing debris from a slurry, comprising, A. a T shaped hollow pipe fitting having
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
18 words
A trap, for substantially removing debris from a slurry, comprising, A. a T shaped hollow pipe fitting having
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
16 words
The trap as recited in claim 7 wherein said rods are oriented parallel to each other.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
18 words
A trap for substantially removing debris from a slurry, comprising, A. a T shaped hollow pipe fitting having
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
18 words
A trap for substantially removing debris from a slurry, comprising, A. a T shaped hollow pipe fitting having
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
33 words
The trap as recited in claim 9 wherein the free ends of said rods come into close proximity, but do not touch, the inner wall of said serial section opposing said shunt section.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
23 words
The trap as recited in claim 10 wherein said closure cap Is adapted to engage with said shunt section by threaded screw means.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
27 words
The trap as recited in claim 11 further comprising D. a valve coupled to said inlet end; and E. a suction pump coupled to said outlet end.
Claim 37
Independent Claim
41 words
A method for substantially removing debris from a slurry being fed to a suction pump, comprising the steps of A. transmitting slurry from a valve to said suction pump along a passageway; B. interposing a T shaped hollow pipe fitting having
Claim 38
Independent Claim
41 words
A method for substantially removing debris from a slurry being fed to a suction pump, comprising the steps of A. transmitting slurry from a valve to said suction pump along a passageway; B. interposing a T shaped hollow pipe fitting having
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-08 | 1983-03-10 | 1983-09-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-08 | 1987-03-10 | 1987-09-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |