US3933654A
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Oil separator for separating oil lighter than the purified liquid being in a very pure state
Assignee: Harris Frederic R (Holland) BV
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Filing: 1973-06-19
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Granted: 1976-01-20
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Expires: 1993-06-19
Abstract
Abstract A device for separating oil from an oil laden liquid in which a tank having an inlet and outlet in opposite side walls has at least two parallel inclined plates between them to define a tortuous path for the liquid. The plate adjacent the inlet has one edge secured to the inlet wall to define a space to minimize the turbulence of the incoming liquid.
Inventors
- 👤 Cornelis Gerardus Middelbeek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 02:55
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D17/00; B01D17/02; B01D17/0208; B01D17/0211; B01D17/04; B01D17/045; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S210/00; Y10S210/918; Y10S210/922; Y10S210/923
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
263 words
A device for separating oil from an oil laden liquid comprising: a. a tank having oil laden liquid, side walls and a bottom with an inlet in a first side wall below the surface of said oil laden liquid for introducing the oil laden liquid and an outlet in a second side wall for the purified liquid; b. means for separating oil from an oil laden liquid comprising at least two parallel inclined plates spaced from each other in the tank; c. one of the parallel plates extending at an incline from and having one edge fixed to the first side wall to define a space with said first side wall adjacent the inlet to minimize the turbulence of the incoming liquid; d. the other parallel plate extending from and having one edge fixed to the second side wall to define a second space adjacent the outlet; e. each plate having a free edge opposite its fixed edge, one free edge pointed upwardly and the other free edge pointed downwardly; f. oil discharge means near the top of the tank for removal of the separated oil whereby oil laden liquid entering into said tank through the inlet has the turbulence thereof almost completely eliminated before entry into one end of said separating means wherein the oil is separated from the oil laden liquid so that the separated oil gathers near the top of the tank and is discharged therefrom through said discharge means and the purified liquid then flows from the other end of the separating means and is discharged through the outlet.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
263 words
A device for separating oil from an oil laden liquid comprising: a. a tank having oil laden liquid, side walls and a bottom with an inlet in a first side wall below the surface of said oil laden liquid for introducing the oil laden liquid and an outlet in a second side wall for the purified liquid; b. means for separating oil from an oil laden liquid comprising at least two parallel inclined plates spaced from each other in the tank; c. one of the parallel plates extending at an incline from and having one edge fixed to the first side wall to define a space with said first side wall adjacent the inlet to minimize the turbulence of the incoming liquid; d. the other parallel plate extending from and having one edge fixed to the second side wall to define a second space adjacent the outlet; e. each plate having a free edge opposite its fixed edge, one free edge pointed upwardly and the other free edge pointed downwardly; f. oil discharge means near the top of the tank for removal of the separated oil whereby oil laden liquid entering into said tank through the inlet has the turbulence thereof almost completely eliminated before entry into one end of said separating means wherein the oil is separated from the oil laden liquid so that the separated oil gathers near the top of the tank and is discharged therefrom through said discharge means and the purified liquid then flows from the other end of the separating means and is discharged through the outlet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 1 in which the plate extending from the first side wall is inclined downwardly and inwardly in the tank.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 1 in which the plate extending from the first side wall is inclined upwardly and inwardly in the tank.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 1 in which the angle between the first side wall and its plate is about 30°.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said separating means further comprises a plurality of additional plates between said parallel plates with the extremities of all plates being in a substantially horizontal plane.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 1 including a coalescor between the parallel plates.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 6 wherein said coalescor is a coalescention filter.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 1 including a substantially vertically extending plate adjacent said outlet and of lesser vertical length than the inclined plates.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device of claim 8 including a second substantially vertical plate which is spaced from first mentioned vertical plate in overlapping relation.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said discharge means comprises an outlet pipe.
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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) | 1979-01-19 | 1979-07-21 | 1980-01-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-01-19 | 1983-07-21 | 1984-01-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-01-19 | 1987-07-21 | 1988-01-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |