US3969247A
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Vacuum filtration process
Assignee: Envirotech Corp
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Filing: 1975-06-20
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Granted: 1976-07-13
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Expires: 1995-06-20
Abstract
Abstract An improved process for dewatering sodium bicarbonate solids and similar substances formed as a cake on a rotary drum vacuum filter that is disposed for rotation in partial submergence in a slurry containing the suspended solids. The process includes the steps of pressing the filter cake against the surface of the filter drum by means of a pressure-applying roll which is driven to rotate so that its surface velocity exceeds the velocity of the drum surface by 25 to 75% and, thereafter, drawing steam through the filter cake while it is still on the surface of the filter drum.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert C. Emmett, Jr.
- 👤 Benjamin K. Pocock
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 03:49
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D33/00; B01D33/06; B01D33/073; B01D33/09; B01D33/58; B01D33/62; B01D33/64; B01D33/646; B01D33/66; B01D33/663; B01D33/44; B01D33/46; B01D33/463; B01D33/466; B01D33/48; B01D33/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
An improved process for dewatering a cake of solids that is formed on the filter medium of the drum of a rotary drum vacuum filter that is disposed for rotation in partial submergence in a slurry containing suspended solids, said process comprising the steps of: a. drawing air through the cake of solids on the surface of the filter drum after the drum is rotated out of submergence from the slurry in order to partially dry the filter cake; b. then, pressing the filter cake against the surface of the drum by means of a pressure-applying roll which is driven to rotate so that its surface velocity exceeds the velocity of the drum surface by 25 to 75%; c. thereafter, drawing steam through the filter cake while it is still on the surface of the filter drum; and d. then, discharging the steamed filter cake from the surface of the filter drum.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
An improved process for dewatering a cake of solids that is formed on the filter medium of the drum of a rotary drum vacuum filter that is disposed for rotation in partial submergence in a slurry containing suspended solids, said process comprising the steps of: a. drawing air through the cake of solids on the surface of the filter drum after the drum is rotated out of submergence from the slurry in order to partially dry the filter cake; b. then, pressing the filter cake against the surface of the drum by means of a pressure-applying roll which is driven to rotate so that its surface velocity exceeds the velocity of the drum surface by 25 to 75%; c. thereafter, drawing steam through the filter cake while it is still on the surface of the filter drum; and d. then, discharging the steamed filter cake from the surface of the filter drum.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the roll is pressed against the drum surface with a force ranging from 100 to 200 pounds per foot of width of the drum.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The process of claim 2 wherein the slurry consists of sodium bicarbonate solids in suspension in a liquid phase.
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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) | 1979-07-13 | 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 |