US3968815A
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Branch fittings for hydraulic stack apparatuses with gyrolaminary flow for use in buildings
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-12-23
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Granted: 1976-07-13
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Expires: 1994-12-23
Abstract
Abstract This invention is concerned with a branch fitting for hydraulic stack apparatuses with gyro-laminary ventilated flow for use in buildings, the fitting comprising a fitting body provided with an inlet and an outlet for connecting vertical stack portions respectively thereto. At least one branch pipe inlet is disposed in tangential relationship to the body for connecting a branch-pipe thereto, the tangential inlet serving to admit liquids which are to be evacuated into the stack, the body and the tangential inlet being constructed to maintain, at all times, a constant link between air above the liquid in the branch-pipe and air in the stack.
Inventors
- 👤 Monique Legg nee Jouve
- 👤 Georges Richard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 12:08
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03C; E03C1/00; E03C1/12; E03C1/122; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/87571
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A branch fitting for hydraulic stack apparatuses with gyro-laminary ventilated flow for use in buildings, the fitting comprising, a fitting body provided with an inlet and an outlet for connecting vertical stack portions respectively thereto and at least one inlet tangential to said body for connecting a branch-pipe which admits liquid into said stack, said body having a downwardly converging, inlcined braking surface in the shape of a funnel with a top edge and a bottom edge, said tangential inlet being disposed adjacent said top edge of said braking surface, said braking surface being longer between its top edge and bottom edge than the greatest vertical dimension of said inlet, whereby a constant link is maintained between air above the liquid in said branch-pipe and air in said stack.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A branch fitting for hydraulic stack apparatuses with gyro-laminary ventilated flow for use in buildings, the fitting comprising, a fitting body provided with an inlet and an outlet for connecting vertical stack portions respectively thereto and at least one inlet tangential to said body for connecting a branch-pipe which admits liquid into said stack, said body having a downwardly converging, inlcined braking surface in the shape of a funnel with a top edge and a bottom edge, said tangential inlet being disposed adjacent said top edge of said braking surface, said braking surface being longer between its top edge and bottom edge than the greatest vertical dimension of said inlet, whereby a constant link is maintained between air above the liquid in said branch-pipe and air in said stack.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The branch fitting of claim 1, wherein the branch-pipe is connected to the fitting body in a manner such that the liquid is injected through the tangential inlet directly into the body along a horizontal axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
The branch fitting of claim 1, wherein the body is provided with several tangential inlets substantailly on a same horizontal level and wherein said braking surface forms an angle of less than 65° with respect to the vertical axis of the stack.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
128 words
A branch fitting for hydraulic stack apparatuses with gyro-laminary ventilated flow for use in buildings comprising, a fitting body provided with an inlet and an outlet for connecting vertical stack portions respectively thereto and at least one inlet tangential to said body for connecting a branch-pipe which admits liquid into said stack, said tangential inlet being provided with a typanum for facilitating gyratory injection of liquid, said tympanum being provided with a substantially vertical ramp extending from the typanum toward the vertical axis of the stack for redirecting the injected liquid as far as possible and preventing injected liquid from flowing into the tangential inlet from the fitting body, whereby a constant link is maintained between air above the liquid in said branch-pipe and air in said stack.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
128 words
A branch fitting for hydraulic stack apparatuses with gyro-laminary ventilated flow for use in buildings comprising, a fitting body provided with an inlet and an outlet for connecting vertical stack portions respectively thereto and at least one inlet tangential to said body for connecting a branch-pipe which admits liquid into said stack, said tangential inlet being provided with a typanum for facilitating gyratory injection of liquid, said tympanum being provided with a substantially vertical ramp extending from the typanum toward the vertical axis of the stack for redirecting the injected liquid as far as possible and preventing injected liquid from flowing into the tangential inlet from the fitting body, whereby a constant link is maintained between air above the liquid in said branch-pipe and air in said stack.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
91 words
A branch fitting for hydraulic stack apparatuses with gyro-laminary ventilated flow for use in buildings, comprising, a fitting body provided with an inlet and an outlet for connecting vertical stack portions respectively thereto and at least one inlet tangential to said body for connecting a branch-pipe which admits liquid into said stack, said fitting body having an inner periphery and a plurality of blades spacedly and successively disposed along said inner periphery and below said tangential inlet, one spacing being followed by a further spacing equal to twice said one spacing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
91 words
A branch fitting for hydraulic stack apparatuses with gyro-laminary ventilated flow for use in buildings, comprising, a fitting body provided with an inlet and an outlet for connecting vertical stack portions respectively thereto and at least one inlet tangential to said body for connecting a branch-pipe which admits liquid into said stack, said fitting body having an inner periphery and a plurality of blades spacedly and successively disposed along said inner periphery and below said tangential inlet, one spacing being followed by a further spacing equal to twice said one spacing.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
58 words
The branch fitting of claim 5, wherein the distance between the inner end of one blade and the outer end of the next blade, taken along a horizontal plane, is equal to at least 2% of said inner periphery when said one blade and said next blade are spaced apart by a value equal to said further spacing.
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) | 1979-07-13 | 1980-01-12 | 1980-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-13 | 1984-01-12 | 1984-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-13 | 1988-01-12 | 1988-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |