US3936381A
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Sewage treatment apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-07-22
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Granted: 1976-02-03
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Expires: 1994-07-22
Abstract
Abstract Domestic sewage water treatment apparatus, comprising an outer tank and an inner tank installed within the outer tank, the bottom of the inner tank being distant from the bottom of the outer tank. A space is formed between the vertical wall of the outer tank and the vertical wall of the inner tank. Means provided at the bottom of the inner tank prevent light particles from ascending into the clarification tank. Means provided at the top of the inner tank create a sufficient upwards suction thus providing the homogenization, aeration and recirculation of the bath and of the activated sludge contained in the aeration tank. Floating means are provided at the top of the inner tank for acting as a protection rampart against the turmoil created by the aeration, homogenization and recirculation means. Means are provided at the top of the space between the vertical wall of the outer tank and the vertical wall of the inner tank for trapping the light floating materials collected at the top of the space and evacuating these floating materials from the top of the space.
Inventors
- 👤 Jean Pacaud
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 16:35
CPC Classifications
C; C02; C02F; C02F3/00; C02F3/02; C02F3/12; C02F3/14; C02F3/16; B; B01; B01F; B01F23/00; B01F23/20; B01F23/23; B01F23/234; B01F23/2342; B01F23/23421; B01F27/00; B01F27/80; B01F33/00; B01F33/50; B01F33/503; Y; Y02; Y02W; Y02W10/00; Y02W10/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
Domestic sewage water treatment apparatus, comprising: a. an outer tank having inlet means and outlet means, b. an inner tank disposed within and spaced from said outer tank, the bottom of said inner tank being vertically displaced from the bottom of said outer tank, c. the bottom of said inner tank having an aperture therein and an upwardly directed means for preventing light particles from ascending into said outer tank, d. means provided at the top of said inner tank for creating a sufficient upwards suction providing homogenization, aeration and recirculation of a bath and of activated sludge contained in said inner tank, e. floating means provided at the top of said inner tank for acting as a protection rampart against turmoil created by the aeration, homogenization and recirculation means, f. means provided at the top of the space between the outer tank and the inner tank for trapping light floating materials collected at the top of said space and evacuating said floating materials from said top of said space.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
Domestic sewage water treatment apparatus, comprising: a. an outer tank having inlet means and outlet means, b. an inner tank disposed within and spaced from said outer tank, the bottom of said inner tank being vertically displaced from the bottom of said outer tank, c. the bottom of said inner tank having an aperture therein and an upwardly directed means for preventing light particles from ascending into said outer tank, d. means provided at the top of said inner tank for creating a sufficient upwards suction providing homogenization, aeration and recirculation of a bath and of activated sludge contained in said inner tank, e. floating means provided at the top of said inner tank for acting as a protection rampart against turmoil created by the aeration, homogenization and recirculation means, f. means provided at the top of the space between the outer tank and the inner tank for trapping light floating materials collected at the top of said space and evacuating said floating materials from said top of said space.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
Domestic sewage water treatment apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said outer tank is a clarification tank and said inner tank is an aeration tank and is concentrically installed within the clarification tank.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
Domestic sewage water treatment apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the bottom of said inner tank has a cross section in the form of a half parabola and has a central opening, the bottom so shaped forming the means upwardly directed for preventing the light particles from ascending into the clarification tank.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
Domestic sewage water treatment apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the bottom of said aeration tank has a cross section in the form of a half hyperbola and has a central opening, the bottom so shaped forming the means upwardly directed for preventing the light particles from ascending into the clarification tank.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
52 words
Domestic sewage water treatment apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the bottom of said aeration tank has a cross section in the form of a semi torus and has a central opening, the bottom so shaped forming the means upwardly directed for preventing the light particles from ascending into the clarification tank.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
55 words
Domestic sewage water treatment apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the bottom of said aeration tank has a cross section in the form of a reversed chinese hat, the top of which is directed downwardly, the bottom so shaped forming the means upwardly directed for preventing the light particles from ascending into the clarification tank.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
Domestic sewage water treatment apparatus according to claim 2, wherein said means provided at the top of said inner tank for creating said upwards suction consist of an aerating turbine.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
Domestic sewage water treatment apparatus according to claim 7, wherein said floating means consist of a circular member having a circular cross section.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
Domestic sewage water treatment apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the aerating turbine is mounted on said floating member, the turbine being driven by a motor also mounted on said floating member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
87 words
Domestic sewage water treatment apparatus according to claim 9, wherein said means at the top of said clarification tank for trapping and evacuating the light floating materials consist of a plate closing the upper end of the space between the vertical wall of the inner and outer tanks, this plate being provided with nozzles projecting above the level of the water contained in the aeration tank for evacuating the light floating materials each time that there is a new arrival of sewage water into the aeration tank.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
50 words
Domestic sewage water treatment apparatus according to claim 10, wherein there is a space provided between the floating member and the upper edge of the vertical wall of the aeration tank in order to permit the reintroduction of the light floating materials evacuated by the nozzles into the aeration tank.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
37 words
Domestic sewage water treatment apparatus according to claim 10, further comprising an outlet for discharging purified water, said outlet being provided in said plate and opening above the level of the water contained in the aeration tank.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
174 words
Domestic sewage water treatment apparatus according to claim 7, wherein said aeration turbine comprises a disc plate being provided on its lower surface with curved blades placed at 120° from each other, the curved blades creating a vortex permitting a slight suction of the decantable materials and a recirculation of the activated sludge of the clarification tank, said disc plate being further provided on its lower surface with radial blades forwardly offset with respect to the curved blades by 30° to 45°, these lower surface radial blades projecting beyond the perimeter of the disc plate and permitting the creation of a violent turmoil at the surface for aerating the bath contained in the aeration tank, the upper surface of the disc plate being provided with radial blades forwardly offset with respect to the curved blades by 60° to 75°, these upper surface radial blades also projecting beyond the perimeter of the disc plate and permitting the stabilization of the turmoil by a lamination of the hydraulic streams created by the lower surface radial blades.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
38 words
Domestic sewage water treatment apparatus according to claim 13, wherein said lower surface curved blades are three in number, said lower surface radial blades are three in number and said upper surface radial blades are three in number.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
42 words
Domestic sewage water treatment apparatus according to claim 14, wherein said upper surface radial blades stem from a central rotating axle and said lower surface curved blades and said lower surface radial blades start a predetermined distance away from the central axle.
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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) | 1979-02-02 | 1979-08-04 | 1980-02-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-02-02 | 1983-08-04 | 1984-02-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-02-02 | 1987-08-04 | 1988-02-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |